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June 3, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
Public Comment for items on the agenda:
Council cannot engage in discussion or debate until the appropriate time for Council discussion.
However, once the commenter has left the podium, Council may ask staff to respond to a concern
or question posed by the public, or to follow up with the speaker.
Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a International Domestic Workers Day — 1o�Li rcLCas{1' 1( o
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�� 2.b Waste and Recycling Workers Week — 3-0_,Q U9f tc f
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: May 20
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: May 20
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: April 10
4.b Community Police Review Board: April 15
4.c Historic Preservation Commission: March 13
4.d Historic Preservation Commission: April 10
4.e Library Board of Trustees: April 24
4.f Public Art Advisory Committee: April 3
4.g Senior Center Commission: April 17
5. Consent Calendar- Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Traveling Tapster LLC,
dba Traveling Tapster LLC, 26 E. Market St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thirsty Pigs LLC, dba thirsty
pigs Ilc, 1222 S. Gilbert Ct.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Avenue LLC (LC0044529), dba
Saint Burch Tavern, 127 Iowa Ave.
2. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC
(LE0001320), dba CVS #8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Red Bike Iowa City, L.L.C. (LC0050036),
dba Black Angel, 630 Iowa Ave.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go, L.C. (LE0001902), dba Kum
& Go #422, 731 S. Riverside Dr.
5. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Basket Cases, LLC (LG0000668), dba
The Basket Cases, 601 Saint Thomas Ct.
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6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for One Louder LLC (LC0040132),
dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sun Enterprise LLC (LC0043588),
dba Oryza Asian Cuisine, 5 Sturgis Comer Dr.
5.c Tobacco and Device Retailer Permits - Renewal
22S _ 130 Resolution approving applications for retail tobacco, tobacco products, alternative
nicotine products, vapor products, and device retailer permits, as required by Iowa
Code 453A.47A and Iowa Code 453E.3.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a April 2025 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,720,052.90 for the period
of April 1 through April 30, 2025, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's
office in accordance with State.
6.b Housing & Community Development Commission By -Laws amendment
Resolution amending the By -Laws of the Housing and Community
Development Commission and rescinding Resolution No. 22-214.
Comment: The by-laws of the Housing and Community Development Commission
(HCDC) provide for a 9-member commission. Occasionally HCDC has not been
able to meet because there were only 4 members present and a quorum is 5. The
average attendance through the last 4 years has been 6. HCDC approved
amendments to the by-laws to decrease membership from 9 to 7, and the Council
Rules Committee has reviewed the proposed amendments and recommended
adoption. Because presently there are 2 vacancies on HCDC, no current member
is affected by this amendment.
6.c MidAmerican Energy Company - Transportation of Renewable Gas
Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
132 attest an Agreement between MidAmerican Energy Company and the City of Iowa
City for the Transportation of Renewable Gas.
Comment: The City of Iowa City intends to begin producing pipeline quality
renewable gas at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and MidAmerican Energy
Company will need to invest in and construct additional facilities in order to
deliver the natural gas through their distribution system. This agreement will
outline the City's reimbursement of the necessary MidAmerican Energy Company
work and funds are available in the Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements
account #V3184.
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6.d Rental Inspection Fees
Resolution establishing the fees for rental inspections and rescinding Resolution
- 133 No.15-60.
Comment: This resolution increases rental inspection fees for the first time since
2015. Presently the fees are $165 per structure, $17 per unit and $9 per
bedroom. The proposed fee structure would be $170 per structure, $20 per unit
and $10 per bedroom. Under the proposed fee structure, fees for a typical 12 -
unit, 2 bedroom per unit multi -family building would equal a $0.46 per month, per
unit increase. Fees for a typical 3-bedroom single family rental would equal a
$0.92 per month increase. Fees collected directly support the rental inspection
program and allow the City to continue to recoup the costs of this public service.
6.e
Procurement of a Case 721G Wheel Loader
Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Case 721 G Wheel
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Loader for Streets Operations.
Comment: This Resolution will approve the procurement of one (1) new
Case 721 G wheel loader for Streets Operations. Souroewell cooperative
contract 011723-CNH will be utilized for this procurement. Total purchase
price is $241,250.00 which exceeds the $200,000.00 spending authority of
the City Manager, thereby requiring Council approval.
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Benton Street Rehabilitation Project
Resolution accepting the work for the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project [STP-U-
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3715(669)--70-52].
Comment: Work on the project was recently completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating,
Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Engineers Report is on file with the City Clerk.
Project Estimated Cost: $ 4,200,000.00
Project Bid Received: $ 3,418,732.80
Project Actual Cost: $ 3,438,173.13
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6.g Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications Project
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
-2 _ 3 Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Rundell Street Pump Station
Vault Modifications Project.
Comment: This agenda item awards the Rundell Street Pump Station Vault
Modifications Project. Four (4) bids were submitted prior to the May 28,
2025 deadline:
Bidder Name
City
Bid Amount
Mintum, Inc
Brookl n, Iowa
$420,400
WRH, Inc.
South Amana, Iowa
$424,900
Woodruff Construction
Tiffin, Iowa
$446,200
ricon General Construction
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$508,000
Engineer's Estimate
$411,000
Mintum, Inc. of Brooklyn, Iowa submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid
of $420,400. Staff recommends awarding the contract for the Rundell Street
Pump Station Vault Modifications to Mintum, Inc.
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Electric and Gas Franchise Fees
Resolution setting a public hearing for June 17, 2025, on an ordinance amending
'ZS -1 -�,-7 Title 12, Chapter 5, Franchise Fees to repeal the one percent (1 %) franchise fee
and enact a two percent (2%) franchise fee on the gross revenue derived from the
distribution, delivery, and retail sale of electricity and natural gas by franchisees
including MidAmerican Energy Company, or other natural gas providers utilizing
the distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers within the current or future
corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and on a Revenue Purpose Statement
specifying the purposes for which the revenue collected from the franchise fees
will be expended, and directing the City Clerk to cause notice of said public
hearing and said Revenue Purpose Statement to be published as provided by law.
Comment: Iowa City's gas and electric franchises with MidAmerican Energy
Company reserve to the City the right to impose a franchise fee on MidAmerican's
gross revenue from the sale of electricity and natural gas. Code of Iowa Section
364.2 allows for the collection of franchise fees in an amount not to exceed 5% of a
franchisee's gross revenues. Iowa City currently has a 1 % franchise fee enacted in
2010 for inspecting, supervising and otherwise regulating the MidAmerican Energy
Company's gas and electric franchises, public safety including the equipping of
fire, police and emergency services, and public infrastructure to support
commercial and industrial economic development (Ordinance No. 10-4374). To
update the franchise fee rate ordinance, the City must hold a public hearing and
publish a Revenue Purpose Statement specifying the purposes for which the
revenue collected from the franchise fee will be expended. This item sets a public
hearing for June 17 to consider increasing the franchise fee from 1 % to 2% and to
modify the Revenue Purpose Statement.
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7.b
FY26 Stormwater Improvements Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 17, 2025 on project manual and
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estimate of cost for the construction of the FY26 Stormwater Improvements
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Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the
City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the FY26 Stormwater
Improvements Project, which includes repairs associated with stonnwater
infrastructure at various locations throughout Iowa City. The estimated
construction cost of $350,000 is available in the Annual Storm Sewer
Improvements, account#M3631.
7.c
Iowa City Senior Center BAS Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 17, 2025, on project manual and
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estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center BAS
Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the
City Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the construction of
the Iowa City Senior Center BAS Project. The estimated cost of construction is
$278,000 available in the Upgrade Building BAS Controls account #R4332.
7.d
Mercer Pool Roof Replacement Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on June 17, 2025, on project manual and
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estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Pool Roof Replacement
Project, directing City Clerk to publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City
Engineer to place said project manual on file for public inspection.
Comment: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the construction of
the Mercer Pool Roof Replacement Project. The estimated cost of construction is
$655,000 available in the Mercer Pool Roof account #R4426.
8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
s?� 8.a Establish on -street parking from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on
rY the east side of the 1000 block of Arthur Street.
8.b Establish a "No Parking Any Time' parking prohibition on the 200 Block of
Lafayette Street approximately 170 feet east of S Dubuque Street.
End of Consent Calendar
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9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)j
Public comment is intended so that members of the public may be heard by Council.
Because Community Comment is for items not properly noticed on the agenda,
Council cannot engage in discussion or debate due to open meetings laws.
Individuals will be provided 3 minutes to speak. The Community Comment period
will end at 7:00 p.m. unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes
of total time allocated for the Community Comment period.
The Mayor reserves the right to reduce the 3 minute period based on the
number of individuals desiring to speak. Additional comments can be sent to
the City Council via council@iowa-city.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
10. Planning & Zoning Matters
10.a Rezoning -North of E. Foster Rd.
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located North
of E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High
S� Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-
12) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential (RS-12) zone. (REZ25-0005)
Comment: At its meeting on May 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of REZ25-0005 by a vote of 7-0 subject to the condition
recommended by staff regarding approval of the boundary line adjustment prior
to issuance of a building permit on Lot 4 Forest Hill Estates. No development will
be allowed on the subject property due to an existing conservation easement.
1. Public Hearing
Action:
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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10.15
Rezoning -South of E. Foster Rd.
Ordinance rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located South of E. Foster
Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density
Single -Family Residential (RS-12) zone to High Density Single -Family
Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone. (REZ25-
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0006)
Comment: At its meeting on May 7, 2025 the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of REZ25-0006 by a vote of 7 -0. The subject project
provides the stonnwater management area for the 19 unit multi -family
development on Lot 5 Forest Hills Estates.
1. Public Hearing
Action: 0 Lo�z&
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Rezoning - N. Governor St.
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property located
between N. Dodge and N. Governor Streets from Medium Density Single -
Family Residential (RS- 8) zone, High Density Single -Family Residential (RS-
12) zone, Medium Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-20) zone, and Multi -
Family Residence (R313) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential Zone
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17 acres
and to Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zone with a Planned
Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres. (REZ24-
0001) (Pass and Adopt)
Comment: At its meeting on February 19, 2025 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of REZ24-0001 by a vote of 6 -1 (Townsend
dissent) subject to the conditions recommended by staff, as well as one
additional condition related to screening the southern retaining wall to at least the
S3 standard. Approval of the rezoning would allow the redevelopment of the
property located at 911 N. Governor Street. The redevelopment would include the
demolition of the vacant office building and the two single-family homes and the
construction of two multi -family buildings totaling 84 dwelling units. Applicant is
requesting deferral to June 17. Correspondence included in/nCouncil
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11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a 2025 Water Pavement Patching Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
ZcJ _ 141 the 2025 Water Pavement Patching Project, establishing amount of bid security
to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids.
5-F Comment: This project generally includes pavement repairs associated with
water main breaks on various streets throughout Iowa City. The estimated
construction cost of $360,000 is available in the Water Division Operating Budget,
account #73730130.
1. Public Hearing
Action:
2. Consider a Resolution
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11.b Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Project
Resolution approving plans, specifications and estimate of cost for the construction
Z25 _ t 4 of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1
Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Comment: This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Project. This project
,6 Ky+Y� generally includes improvements to the digester complex and a process to
produce pipeline quality gas for sale on the renewable fuel market. The estimated
construction cost of $28,200,000 is available in the Digester Complex
Rehabilitation fund #V3151 and in the Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements
fund #V3184.
1. Public Hearing
Action: C
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11.c FY26 Aid to Agencies
Resolution allocating human services Aid to Agencies funding for Fiscal
`P3 Year 2026, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Comment: The City Council budgets financial aid to human service agencies
annually. Legacy Agencies applied for FY2026-2027 funding through the United
LM� Way Joint Funding process. Recommendations for FY2026 awards are
.CY, provided based on the approved scoring criteria. I I
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11.d Tobacco Civil Penalty and Permit Suspension - Almost Paradise
Resolution finding an employee sold tobacco to a minor and assessing
A5-I Lft4 $1500.00 civil penalty and sixty-day retail cigarette permit suspension against
Almost Paradise.
Comment: Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) provides that, after a hearing, a civil
penalty shall be assessed when an employee of a retailer violates Iowa Code
Section 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to a minor. This hearing is the
�KfY'(`" time designated for the Council to determine if a violation occurred and then to
consider whether to assess the civil penalty against Almost Paradise, 355 S.
Linn St., Iowa City. The civil penalty for a fourth violation within a three-year
period is $1500.00 and a sixty-day retail cigarette permit suspension.
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11.e Tobacco Permit Revocation - Almost Paradise
Resolution finding an employee sold tobacco to a minor and revoking
Almost Paradise's retail cigarette permit.
Comment: Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) provides that, after a hearing, a civil
penalty shall be assessed when an employee of a retailer violates Iowa Code
SCE Section 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to a minor. This hearing is the
time designated for the Council to determine if a violation occurred and then to
e xa— consider whether to assess the civil penalty against Almost Paradise, 355 S.
Linn St., Iowa City. The civil penalty for a fifth violation within a four-year period
is revocation of the retailer's cigarette permit. II I
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12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jam MacConnell resigned).
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Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (ldriss Abdullahi resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired tens, upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Jeremy Endsley
resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2028 (Tenn expired for Heather Flynn).
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year tens, January 1, 2024
- December 31, 2029 (Term expired for Dennis Keitel).
Board of Appeals (HVAC Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expired for Christina Welu-Reynolds).
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term — Lyndi
Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Formerly advertised as an unexpired term and
a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Nicole Villanueva).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave) - One vacancy to fill a three
- year term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (formerly advertised as unexpired term
- Kevin Larson resigned).
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
13. City Council Information — See e K+y_0__
14. Report on Items from City Staff
. City Manager's Office
. City Attomey
. City Clerk
15. Adjourn rwcs / C XX
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