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Summary of Minutes
June 3, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present:
Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein (via Zoom). Staff
members present: Fruin, Lehmann, O'Brien, Goers, Grace, Caro, Knoche,
Wilch, Sovers, Schmadeke, Clark, Sitzman, Schwickerath.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a International Domestic Workers Day
Yusvely Briceno (translation by Alejandra Escobar), accepting.
2.b Waste and Recycling Workers Week Jane
Wilch, Recycling Coordinator, accepting.
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.
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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.
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 Corner Dr.
5.c 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.
(Resolution 25-130)
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a 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 Resolution amending the By -Laws of the Housing and Community
Development Commission and rescinding Resolution No. 22-214.
(Resolution 25-131)
6.c Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest an Agreement between MidAmerican Energy Company and the City of
Iowa City for the Transportation of Renewable Gas. (Resolution 25-132)
6.d Resolution establishing the fees for rental inspections and rescinding
Resolution No. 15-60. (Resolution 25-133)
6.e Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Case 721G Wheel
Loader for Streets Operations. (Resolution 25-134)
6.f Resolution accepting the work for the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project
[STP-U-3715(669)--70-52]. (Resolution 25-135)
6.g Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Rundell Street Pump Station
Vault Modifications Project. (Resolution 25-136)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
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7.a Resolution setting a public hearing for June 17, 2025, on an ordinance
amending 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. (Resolution 25-137)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on June 17, 2025 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the FY26 Stormwater Improvements
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.
(Resolution 25-138)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on June 17, 2025, on project manual and
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.
(Resolution 25-139)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on June 17, 2025, on project manual and
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.
(Resolution 25-140)
8. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
8.a Establish on -street parking from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday,
on 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
The following individual appeared: Mary Gravitt regarding item 8.a.
Motion to approve Consent calendar, Items 3-8. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individual appeared: Mary Gravitt.
10. Planning & Zoning Matters
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10.a 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 Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPDIRS-12) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential (RS-
12) zone.(REZ25-0005)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b 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 (OPDIRS-12) zone.
(REZ25-0006)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c 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 (R36) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential
Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRS-12) for approximately 0.17
acres and to Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zone with a Planned
Development Overlay (OPDIRM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres. (REZ24-0001)
(Pass and Adopt)
Motion to defer to June 17, 2025.. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Jon Marner— MMS Consultants,
Audrey Bahrick (x2), Geoff Lauer, Matt Drabek, Dina Bishara. Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of 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.
Civil Engineer Schmadeke presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council
members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-141. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.b Resolution approving plans, specifications and estimate of cost for the
construction 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.
Senior Engineer Clark introduced the item and Randy Wirtz, Ph.D., P.E., Strand
Associates, Inc. Wirtz presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-142. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution allocating human services Aid to Agencies funding for Fiscal Year
2026, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented information and a spreadsheet of
the FY26 Legacy Aid to Agencies Scores and Funding. Individual Council members
asked questions. The following individuals appeared: Missie Forbes - 4C's Community
Coordinated Child Care, Scott Hawes - Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, Ayman Shariff
- Center for Worker Justice, Charlie Eastham, Allison Bettine, Director of Childcare
Workforce Development at 4C's, Margie Martel. Individual COuncil members expressed
their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve the resolution 25-143 as amended. Moved by Shawn Harmsen,
seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Moe voting no.
Motion to amend resolution to fully fund all legacy agencies at $1,099,034 for FY26 .
Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Moe
voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Missie Forbes — Executive Director
4C's. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
11.d Resolution finding an employee sold tobacco to a minor and assessing
$1500.00 civil penalty and sixty-day retail cigarette permit suspension
against Almost Paradise.
[Because the Iowa City City Attorney's Office was presenting the case, Assistant
Johnson County Attorney Lynn Rose was present to advise the Council instead of
City Attorney Goers.]
Assistant City Attorney Schwickerath and ICPD Sgt. Ties presented information.
Schwickerath asked questions of the following witnesses: Grace Batchellor and
ICPD Officer Schmidt, and presented the May 29, 2024 recording of the purchase.
Individual Council members asked questions. Assistant Johnson County Attorney
Rose provided additional information. Attorney Shannon Walsh, representing the
permittee Almost Paradise, provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
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Motion to approve resolution 25-144. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Weilein voting no.
11.e Resolution finding an employee sold tobacco to a minor and revoking
Almost Paradise's retail cigarette permit.
[Because the Iowa City City Attorney's Office was presenting the case, Assistant
Johnson County Attorney Lynn Rose was present to advise the Council instead of City
Attorney Goers.]
Assistant City Attorney Schwickerath presented information. Schwickerath asked
questions of the following witnesses: Grace Batchellor and ICPD Sgt. Ties, and
presented the June 27, 2024 recording of the purchase. Individual Council members
asked questions. Assistant Johnson County Attorney Rose provided additional
information. Attorney Shannon Walsh, representing the permittee Almost Paradise,
provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-145. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Weilein voting no.
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned).
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 term, 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 (Term expired for Heather Flynn).
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, 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).
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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
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 9:25 p.m. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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City Clerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 3, 2025
Work Session Minutes: May 20
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: May 20
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� 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 28, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Yulissa Caro, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 20, 2025 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague (via Zoom), Weilein
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Caro, Liston, Harland, Davies, Fleagle, Havel,
Sovers Hightshoe, Nagle -Lamm
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
• No discussion
2. Information Packet Discussion [May 8, May 151
➢ May 8
1. (IP5 — 2024 Office of Human Rights Annual Review) Councilor Harmsen noted the
report and thanked the Human Rights Commissioners for all the work they do.
➢ May 15
1. (IP4 — Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information) Councilor Bergus
asked for clarification regarding the chart on Housing Choice Voucher waiting list and
the drop in numbers between April and May of 2025. City Manager Fruin provided
information. Individual Council members asked questions.
Action: Staff will work with the Housing Authority to add clarifications to the monthly
wait list data.
2. (IP3 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Alter requested a work
session on parameters or guidelines on land banking and acquisition for affordable
housing.
Action: Staff will update the Pending Work Session list to include "Discuss land
acquisition and/or banking for affordable housing development".
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
No updates.
May 20, 2025
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4. Update from CommUnity and the Iowa City Police Department on Crisis Response
Efforts
Sarah Nelson, CommUnity Crisis Services provided a handout and information on Crisis
Response efforts. Police Chief Liston, Officer Kristie Davis, CommUnity Liaisons Kelsie
Tomlin and Kaitie Wade provided additional information. Individual Council members asked
questions.
Action: Staff will note the Council's request to add the following to the July 21 Joint Entities
meeting, "Discuss adding crisis counselors into Joint Emergency Communications Center
(JECC) dispatch operations".
(Councilor Alter absent for remainder of the meeting)
5. Burlington Street Bridge Project Update
Senior Engineer Harland introduced Michael Kurek, Project Manager, HDR Engineering who
presented a PowerPoint on the following:
• Project Background and Overview
• Stakeholder Engagement Summary
- Stakeholder Working Group Feedback
- Stakeholder Feedback
- Public Feedback
• TAC Needs/Wants
• Advancing Concept Alternatives
• Next Steps
Individual Council members asked questions.
(Work Session recessed at 5:52 p.m. — Returned to Work Session at 7:46 p.m.)
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Updates given during the formal meeting with item 14.
Adjourn 7:47 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
June 3, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: May 20
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: May 20
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Summary of Minutes
May 20, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Pro Tern Salih presiding. Council members
present: Alter (Present for item 9.a via Zoom), Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih,
Teague (via Zoom), Weilein. Staff members present: Fruin, Lehmann, O'Brien,
Goers, Caro, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm Fleagle, Kubly, Hightshoe, Sitzman.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Karen Greenleaf, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 6
3.b Work Session Minutes: May 6
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: May 6
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Climate Action Commission: April 7
4.b Parks & Recreation Commission: April 9
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 Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba
Iowa City Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc.,
dba Iowa Arts Festival, 9 N. Clinton St.
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for G & M Sarsa LLC, dba Hawks
Mighty Mart, Hawks Mighty Mart, 504 E. Burlington St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Izzy's Busy Kitchen LLC,
dba Sanctuary Pub, 405 S. Gilbert St.
5. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C.,
dba Big Grove Iowa City, 1001 S. Clinton St.
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5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class F Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal Order
of Moose (LF0001225), dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096,
3151 Hwy 6 E.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for GFP, Inc. (LC0025864), dba Wig &
Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.
3. Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc. (LC0025864), dba Wig & Pen
Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc.
(LC0041694), dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Unica Grocery and Restaurant
Inc. (LC0051217), dba La Unica Grocery and Restaurant Inc., 1029 S.
Riverside Dr.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars (LC0028665), dba Weeks -Van Eck Post # 3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars
7. Outdoor Service Area for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars (LC0028665), dba Weeks -Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Roy L Chopek/WalterL'Bud' oft, Post
No 17 Departm (LC0037707), dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post
17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue
9. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Company
(LE0000886), dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.
10. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walgreen Co. (LE0002175),
dba Walgreens, 2214 Muscatine Ave.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O. Elks
of U.S.A. (LC0002224), dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
5.c 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.
(Resolution 25-109)
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of
St. Paul, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
(Resolution 25-110)
6.b Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of $14,535,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds;
Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure
Certificate. (Resolution 25-111)
6.c Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow the
sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City streets during
Arts Fest and Jazz Fest. (Resolution 25-112)
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6.d Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 2 to the May 2, 2023 Consultant
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Strand Associates, Inc.,
of Madison, Wisconsin to provide bidding and construction phase services for
the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1
Project. (Resolution 25-113)
6.e Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY
2026 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for
the Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 25-114)
6.f Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
FY2026 — FY2028 Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of
University Heights for the provision of transit service within the
corporate limits of University Heights. (Resolution 25-115)
6.g Resolution supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program
by Rollos Gatos, LLC. (Resolution 25-116)
6.h Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2025 Pavement
Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 25-117)
6.i Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #2781. (Resolution 25-118)
6.j Resolution accepting payment of $1,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #4367. (Resolution 25-119)
6.k Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Casey's #4369. (Resolution 25-120)
6.1 Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Hy-Vee Food Store #1. (Resolution 25-121)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025 to consider an 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 Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential IRS-
12) zone. (REZ25-0005)
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025 to consider an
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
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Single -Family Residential (RS-12) zone to High Density Single -Family
Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRS-12) zone.
(REZ25.0006)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on June 3, 2025 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Water Pavement Patching
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.
(Resolution 25-122)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on June 3, 2025 on plans, specifications
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment
Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1 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.
(Resolution 25-123)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to give Consent calendar, Items 3-7. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck, Sharon DeGraw, Mary Gravitt
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a 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 (R3B) 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)
(Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Audrey Bahrick, Sharon DeGraw, Mark Grulke,
Sandy Berto, Anna BlaeDel. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick and James Davies. Moved
by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees,"
Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And
Penalties". (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4955 . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.b Resolution approving an application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for State CDBG-CV funds.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint. The following
individuals appeared: Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director Shelter House.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-124). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.c Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty -day retail
cigarette permit suspension against Casey's General Store #2761.
City Attorney Goers provided information for items 10.c - 10.g. Sargent Ties
provided additional information. Individual Council members asked questions and
expressed their views.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-125). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.d Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against Essentials Vape and
Smoke Shop.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-126). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.e Resolution assessing $300 civil penalty against Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-127). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.f Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against The Crown Liquor.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-128). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
10.g Resolution assessing $300 civil penalty against The Smokin Outlet
Tobacco and Vapor Shop.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-129). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
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11. Council Appointments
11.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term (July 1, 2025 -
June 30, 2029) (Term expires for Chris Lawrence). Correspondence included
in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Chris Lawrence. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
Motion to accept correspondence from Judith Pfohl . Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.b Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms (July
1, 2025 - June 30, 2029) (Terms expire for Saul Mekies and Melissa Jensen).
Individual Council members expressed their views and asked questions. City
Attorney Goers provided information.
Motion to appoint Audrey Moeller and Melissa Jensen. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.c Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Term expires for Jordan Sellergren).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Austin Curfman. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.d Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Term expires for Christina Welu-
Reynolds).
Individual Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers provided
information. No appointment made, vacancy will be reposted.
11.e Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment — June 30, 2026 (James Pierce and
Kiran Patel resigned). [Deferred from April 1, 2025.] Staff is requesting
deferral to June 17, 2025.
City Attorney Goers provided information.
Motion to defer items 11.e and 11.f to June 17, 2025. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.f Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-
year terms (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Terms expire for Maryann Dennis and
Horacio Borgen). Staff is requesting deferral to June 17, 2025.
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11.g Library Board of Trustees -Three vacancies to fill six -year terms (July 1, 2025
- June 30, 2031) (Terms expire for Derek Johnk, Hannah Shultz, Thomas (Tom)
Rocklin).
Motion to appoint Kelcey Patrick-ferree, Cory Schweigel-skeers and Kalmia Strong.
Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
Alter absent.
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
11.h Planning & Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms (July 1
2025 - June 30, 2030) (Terms expire for Susan Craig and Michael Hensch).
Motion to appoint Kaleb Beining and David Davies. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025 (Idriss Abdullahi resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jerri McConnell and Idriss Abdullahi. Moved
by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter
absent.
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, 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 (Term expired for Heather Flynn).
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, 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).
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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.
14. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
15. Report on Items from City Staff
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 7:45 p.m. Moved by Laura Ba)PrTem
, seconded by Oliver Weilein.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Alter absent.
Mayor
De uty City Clerk
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