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August 5, 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.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
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3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: July 8
3.b Special Formal Summary of Minutes: July 8
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Civil Service Commission: July 16
4.b Community Police Review Board: June 10 [See Recommendations]
4.c Historic Preservation Commission: June 12
4.d Housing & Community Development Commission: June 16 [See Recommendations]
4.e Library Board of Trustees: May 22
4.f Library Board of Trustees: June 26
4.g Parks & Recreation Commission: May 14
4.h Planning & Zoning Commission: July 2 [See Recommendation]
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 Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C. (Aug.
12-16), dba Big Grove Iowa City at Rhythm at Riverfront Crossing, 1001 S.
Clinton St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Shyanu Ile, dba Exotic India,
725 Mormon Trek Boulevard
3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for VI Opco, LLC, dba Village Inn
#110156, 9 Sturgis Comer Dr.
4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for I City Liquor LLC, dba crown liquor,
1661 S. 1 st Ave.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Asia Plus, Inc., dba Asia Plus Inc., 201
S. Clinton St., Ste 193
5.b Liquor License -Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hall PL Ventures Corp. (LC0034050),
dba Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.
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2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for George's Buffet, Inc. (LC0009812),
dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312
E. Market St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Los Amigos Grill Mexican Restaurant,
Inc. (LC0051110), dba los amigos, 21 Sturgis Comer Dr.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail LLC (LE0003913), dba
The Crown Liquor, 324 E. Washington St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Chackalackal Inc. (LC0034729), dba
One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Alberhasky, David L. (LC0003315),
dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.
8. Class B Retail Alcohol License for El Paso Tienda Y Taqueria, Inc.
(LG0000670), dba El Paso Tienda Y Taqueria Inc., 609 Hollywood
Blvd.
9. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bolang 888 LLC
(BW0099486), dba Szechaun House, 320 E. Burlington St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Eckhardt Management, Inc.
(LC0038617), dba 2 Dogs Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs Pub,
1705 S. 1 st Ave.
12. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing
Company (LG0000813), dba Casey's #2761, 204 N. Dubuque
St.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for AKA White, Inc. (LC0039427), dba
The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.
14. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Target Corporation (LE0003520),
dba Target Store T-3374, 113 E. Washington St.
5.c Liquor License - Ownership Change
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail LLC (LE0003913), dba
The Crown Liquor, 324 E. Washington St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a June 2025 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $14,127,456.56 for the period
of June 1 through June 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 USG Appointment
Motion approving the appointment of Ave Martinez as the City Council Liaison
from the Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council until
May 1, 2026.
Comment: Comment: This motion affirms the appointment of USG representative
Ave Martinez as the City Council Liaison for 2025-2026. Correspondence included
in Council packet.
August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
6.c
Amend Budgeted Positions - Neighborhood Services
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Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services
Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services Department by
adding one full-time Family Self -Sufficiency Coordinator position.
Comment: The City has been awarded an increase in Family Self- Sufficiency
(FSS) Program funds to expand the supportive services and case management
provided to FSS participants. The current and projected FSS caseload requires
staff time that cannot be absorbed at current staffing levels. Neighborhood
Services is requesting a 1.0 FTE Family Self -Sufficiency Coordinator to
administer the FSS program.
6.d
Project Management and General Engineering Support to the City's Engineering
Division.
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Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Foth
Infrastructure and Environment, LLC to provide temporary professional
engineering services for project management and general engineering support to
the City's Engineering Division.
Comment: This agenda item authorizes an agreement with Foth Infrastructure
and Environment, LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide temporary professional
engineering services for project management and general engineering support to
the City's Engineering Division.
6.e
Riverfront Crossings District Affordable Housing Fee -In-Lieu Update Resolution
establishing the fee an owner may opt to pay in lieu of providing affordable
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housing in the Riverfront Crossings District and rescinding Resolution No. 23-
10.
Comment: The Riverfront Crossings Affordable Housing Requirement allows for
an owner to contribute a fee as a means to meet the affordable housing obligation
of the Riverfront Crossings zoning designation. The ordinance requires that the fee
shall be determined biennially by resolution, based on a formula that analyzes the
difference between market rate units and units subject to the affordability
requirement. The fee was set at $70,291 in January 2023. Based on the analysis,
the proposed fee, effective after passage of this resolution, shall be $113,065.
6.f Listing Agreement -Industrial Campus
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of the
25-17�} listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City Industrial
Campus.
Comment: The Iowa City Industrial Campus is a shovel -ready industrial use site
located on 420th Street, and in 2015 the City Council approved a one-year listing
agreement with Lepic-Kroeger, Realtors to sell lots. Council has by resolution
extended the term of the listing agreement by one year each year thereafter. The
City has only two remaining lots available for sale, and this resolution extends
the term again by one year to July 15, 2026.
August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
6.g
Amendment to Development Agreement - Tailwind College Street
Resolution approving Amendment #1 to an Agreement for Private
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Redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Tailwind College
Street, LLC and Tailwind College Street IC, LLC.
Comment: This amendment to the development agreement (resolution 21-15,
passed January 19, 2021) for the historic rehabilitation and new multi -family
construction project located within the 100 block of East College Street on the
Pedestrian Mall amends the legal description to include a parcel of the project
that was missing from the development agreement in error.
6.h
Highway 6 Trail - Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard Project
Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the City
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Clerk to attest an Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Shive-
Hattery, Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the Highway 6 Trail —
Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard Project.
Comment: This agenda item approves the consultant agreement with Shive-
Hattery, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the engineering consultant services for
the Highway 6 Trail — Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard Project.
6.i
REAP Grant for Hickory Hill Park
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) grant application for Hickory Hill Park Ecological Restoration -
Phase IV and to sign a grant agreement if awarded.
Comment: The Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources administers Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants for development/enhancement of
land for outdoor recreation, and the grant process requires City Council approval
of a grant submission. City staff would like to apply for a $ 200,000 grant with no
local match for ecological restoration of the newly acquired 40 -acre addition to
Hickory Hill Park. This project will also add parking and trailhead amenities to the
north end of the park where no prior access point existed. A high quality 10-acre
hillside woodland will be restored along with conversion of 12 acres of prior hay
ground to native prairie. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to submit the
grant application and sign the grant agreement if awarded.
6.j Forgive Balance of Affordable Housing Loan to Berry Court Limited Partnership
Resolution approving the forgiveness of the remaining balance of a loan to Berry
215_ I - $ Court Limited Partnership for affordable housing.
Comment: The Housing Fellowship is the managing partner of Berry Court
Limited Partnership, a for -profit entity created by The Housing Fellowship in order
to pursue low- income tax credits for an affordable housing project. Under a 2007
agreement, the City agreed to provide a loan to Berry Court Limited Partnership of
$320,000 utilizing GO debt to construct and rehabilitate 14 homes as part of low-
income tax credit project. The balance of the loan is $63,960.92. This resolution
approves an amendment to the agreement to forgive the remaining balance in
consideration of the need of Berry Court Limited Partnership to reinvest in the
properties.
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6.k Forgive Balance of Affordable Housing Loan to The Housing Fellowship
Resolution approving the forgiveness of the remaining balance of a loan to The
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Comment: Under separate, but related, agreements for affordable housing, The
Housing Fellowship has a balloon payment due to the City on Aug. 1, and the City
has a balloon payment due to The Housing Fellowship on Aug. 1. This resolution
approves two agreements whereby the City forgives the balance of The Housing
Fellowship loan, and The Housing Fellowship forgives the balance of the City
loan.
6.1 Support letter for a State Historic Tax Credit Application
Resolution supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
25 —1 B O Authority (IEDA) application for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits by 203 N
Linn St, LLC.
Comment: Resolution of support for 203 N Linn St, LLC to submit a State Historic
Preservation Tax Credit Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA). The project includes converting 20 boarding rooms to up to 14 studio
apartments at 203 N. Linn Street1222 E. Market Street, an historic building in
downtown Iowa City. The State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program offers
up to 25% of qualified rehabilitation costs as a state income tax credit.
6.m Iowa City Senior Center Building Automation System (BAS) Project
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk
to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa City Senior Center Building
Automation System (BAS) Project.
Comment: This agenda item awards the Iowa City Senior Center Building
Automation System (BAS) Project. One (1) bid was submitted prior to the July 23,
2025 deadline:
Total Price Including
Company
City, State
Alternates
Baker Mechanical Inc.
Ankeny, IA
$389,842
Engineer's Estimate
$449,720
Baker Mechanical Inc. of Ankeny, Iowa has submitted the lowest responsive,
responsible bid of $389,842. Staff recommends awarding the contract for the
Iowa City Senior Center BAS Project for the base bid and all aftemates to Baker
Mechanical Inc.
August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6
6.n Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Project
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk
to attest a contract for construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester
Complex Rehabilitation- Phase 1 Project.
Comment: This agenda item awards the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester
Complex Rehabilitation- Phase 1 Project. Three (3) bids were submitted prior to
the July 16, 2025 deadline:
Bidder Name
Woodruff Construction, Inc.
WRH, Inc.
Tricon General
Construction, Inc.
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Bid Amount
Waterloo, IA
$32,852,174
South Amana, IA
$32,855,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$34,092,449
Engineers Estimate
$28,000,000
Woodruff Construction, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa has submitted the lowest
responsive, responsible bid of $32,852,174. Staff recommends awarding the
contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex
Rehabilitation -Phase 1 Project to Woodruff Construction, Inc.
6.o Final Plat - Western Home GPD Plat 2
Resolution Approving Final Plat of Western Home GPD Plat 2, a Resubdivision
2rj _ 1�3 of Western Home GPD, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB24-0006)
Comment: The City Council approved the rezoning of Western Home GPD on
February 7, 2023, and approved the preliminary plat on April 18, 2023. A final plat
of Western Home GPD was approved on January 2, 2025 and the property was
rezoned again on February 4, 2025 to address changes to building types. Due to
the proposed changes to the project a re -final plat is also required. Staff
recommends approval Western Home GPD Plat 2, a resubdivision of Western
Home GPD, subject to approval of legal papers by the City Attorney's Office. It is
anticipated that legal papers will be approved prior to the August 5 City Council
meeting. There are no construction drawings with this final plat. Approval will result
in 2 outlots and 3 residential lots for the construction of a senior living community
with 31 single-family homes, 8 duplex units, 48 multi -family units, 20 townhome-
style units, 1 assisted living building with approximately 32 beds, and
neighborhood commercial uses.
6.p Council Appointee Compensation
Resolution on Unclassified Salary Compensation for Fiscal Year 2026 for the
8�{ City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
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• City Manager: $259,396.80
• City Attorney: $198,536.00
• City Clerk: $136,822.40
August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 7
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Motion setting a public hearing for August 19, 2025 on a resolution on a
proposed amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan future land use map
from Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use,
and Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south
of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. (CPA25-0001)
Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this comprehensive plan amendment by a vote of 5-
0 (Elliott and Beining absent) . Adoption of this amendment will allow for the
development of residential and non-residential uses in this area.
7.b Rezoning - N. Dubuque Rd.
Motion setting a public hearing for August 19, 2025 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 22.5 acres of land located east of N. Scott
Blvd. on N. Dubuque Rd. from Rural Residential (RR-1) zone, Low Density
Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a Planned Development
Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim Development
Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone. (REZ24-0013)
Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning by a vote of 5-0 (Elliott and Beining
absent). Adoption of this rezoning will allow for the development of residential
and non-residential uses in this area.
7.c Rezoning - East of N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80
Motion setting a public hearing for August 19, 2025 on an ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 33.64 acres of land located east of N. Dodge St. and
south of 1-80 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial
(CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0008)
Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning by a vote of 5-0 (Elliott and Beining
absent). Adoption of this rezoning will allow for the development of residential
and non-residential uses in this area.
7A Rezoning - 2510 N. Dodge St.
Motion setting a public hearing for August 19, 2025 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 37.9 acres of land located at 2510 N. Dodge St. from Research
Development Park (RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone. (REZ25-
0009)
Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning by a vote of 5-0 (Elliott and Beining
absent). Adoption of this rezoning will allow the existing buildings to
accommodate a variety of uses including warehousing, indoor commercial
recreation, retail, and restaurant uses.
August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 8
7.e Zoning Code Text Amendment -Neighborhood Open Space
Motion setting a public hearing for August 19, 2025 on an ordinance amending
14-5K Neighborhood Open Space Requirements. (REZ25-0012)
Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this text amendment by a vote of 5-0 (Elliott and
Beining absent). Adoption of the text amendment to the zoning code would update
the neighborhood open space formula and associated map to address recent
challenges with implementation while ensuring all residents have adequate access
to parks and open space areas.
7.f
ADA Curb Ramp 2025 Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on August 19, 2025 on project manual
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and estimate of cost for the construction of the ADA Curb Ramps 2025
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 ADA Curb Ramps
2025 Project. This Project generally includes removal and replacement of non-
ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks.
7.g
2025 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on August 19, 2025 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Summer Sidewalk Repair
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 2025 Summer
Sidewalk Repair Project. This annual project includes removal and replacement
of deficient sidewalk as part of the City's Sidewalk Repair Program.
7.h
City Park Utility Easement
Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of a Utility Easement
on and under portions of City property near Park Road to accommodate
replacement of the City Park Pool and setting a public hearing on said proposal
for August 19, 2025.
Comment: This items sets a public hearing for the issuance of a utility easement
to accommodate the work being done on the City Park Pool.
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1515 Willow Creek Drive Easement Conveyance
Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of a portion of the
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sanitary sewer easement located within lot 1 of the McGrath subdivision to
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Warrior Enterprises, LLC. and setting a public hearing on said proposal for August
19, 2025.
Comment: This is a resolution setting a public hearing for the conveyance of a
portion of a sanitary sewer easement to accommodate construction of a shop
building.
August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 9
7.j ITC Midwest LLC Electric Line Easement
Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of an electric line
9 easement to ITC Midwest LLC and setting a public hearing thereon for August
19, 2025.
Comment: ITC Midwest LLC desires to increase the width of an existing electric
line easement to upgrade an electrical transmission line within the City of Iowa
City property located on Lot 1 of the East Side Ground Storage Reservoir
Subdivision east of Taft Avenue and north of Lower West Branch Road. Staff has
negotiated the terms and payment for the electric line easement to be paid by the
ITC Midwest LLC. Staff recommends approving the resolution and setting the
public hearing on the conveyance of the electric line easement.
8. Consent Calendar- Correspondence
8.a Beech Street parking prohibition
Establish a "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the west side of
Beech Street.
Comment: Establishment of a parking prohibition to ensure visibility of and
access to the curb ramp for the Court Hill Trail located on the west side of Beech
Street.
End of Consent Calendar
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9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
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.
Only in- person comments will be allowed for Community Comment. Public comment
for specific agenda items which must be directly related to that agenda item, may be
made in -person or remotely.
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.
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10. Planning & Zoning Matters
10.a Rezoning -Lot 66 Monument Hills
Ordinance rezoning approximately 7.76 acres of land located on Lot 66,
Monument Hills Final Plat from Low Density Single -Family Residential zone with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-5) to Low Density Multi -Family
5� Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12). (REZ25-
0007)
Comment: At its meeting on June 18, 2025 the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of REZ25-0007 by a vote of 6-0 (Miller
absent). The proposed rezoning would allow the development of a senior living
community consisting of 3 duplexes and a 100-unit multi -family building.
1. Public Hearing
Action: 01 pS.2„GL
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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10.b 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-
GOP 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) (Pass and Adopt) [Deferred from June 3 and June 17]
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.
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August 5, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 11
10.c Final Plat - Scarlett Point Subdivision
Resolution Approving Final Plat of Scadett Point, a Resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 10,
11, and 12 Bacons Subdivision, and Lots 49, 50, and 51 of Subdivision of
Southeast Quarter Section 3-T79N-R6W, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB24-0008)
[Deferred from June 17]
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of the
legal papers by the City Attorney's Office. It is anticipated that the legal papers
will be approved prior to the June 17 City Council meeting. Approval will result in
the creation of three residential lots.
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11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a FY25 CDBG Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
25 - I q l7 the FY25 CDBG Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements 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.
t;,e . Comment: This project generally includes the construction of 5 -foot wide sidewalk
around the cul- de -sac of Western Road, a 10-foot wide shared use path between
e�)6_f_CYn._ Western Road and Union Road within Fairmeadows Park, and another 10-foot
wide shared use path connecting the aforementioned shared use path with a 10-
foot wide sidewalk along the parking lot in Fairmeadows Park, south of the
Western Road cul-de- sac. The estimated construction cost of $94,000 is available
in the FY25 CDBG Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements, account #53989.
1. Public Hearing r
Action:
2. Consider a �Resolutions
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11.b Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
2-5 -1 cl the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair 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.
yarn Comment: This project generally includes concrete surface repairs to the upstream
and downstream section of the spillway, and pier footing repairs. The estimated
construction cost of $675,000 is available in the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam
Repair Project, account #W3328.
1. Public Hearing
Action: C-Lin
2. Consider a Resolution
Action: I (2i Y) 1 -7/0
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11.c
Sale of Eastern Half of Outlet C, Industrial Campus
Resolution authorizing conveyance of eastern approximate one-half of Outlet C
in Iowa City Industrial Campus.
Comment: Iowa City Industrial Campus is a shovel- ready parcel for industrial use
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located on 420th Street. City staff has negotiated a purchase agreement,
contingent on City Council approval, for the eastern approximate one-half of
Outlet C (approximately 20 acres) to PJP Holdings, LLC for $1.25 per square foot.
State law requires a public hearing on the proposed conveyance.
1. Public Hearing
Action: 0 ( n S.v A
2. Consider a Resolution
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11.d
Sale of lot to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)
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Resolution authorizing conveyance of Lot 10, Lindemann Subdivision - Part
Eight located on Kenneth Drive.
Comment: State law requires a public hearing on the proposed conveyance of a
lot on Kenneth Drive to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program for $270,000
to build up to six townhomes for those fleeing domestic violence. DVIP was
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successful in securing a $2,488,733 State HOME- ARP award from the Iowa
Finance Authority for the development of up to six homes, including supportive
services and operating costs. The new housing will offer support and advocacy
focused on immediate and long-term safety to address domestic violence and
homelessness in our community.
1. Public HeaaHng
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11.e Civil Service Commission
Ordinance amending Title 1, entitled "Administration," to establish the Civil
25 — LHSe� Service Commission. (Second Consideration)
Comment: Recently passed SF 311 requires the City establish by ordinance a Civil
Service Commission of not less than 5 and not more than 7 persons. State law
currently requires Council to appoint 3 members to serve without the necessity of
establishing the commission by ordinance, and the City's current Civil Service
�x t-(' Commission was never established by ordinance or resolution. Staff recommends
a commission of 5 members. Staffisrequesting expedited action. sN
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11.f Electric and Gas Franchise Fees
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
to describe the purpose for the revenue collected. (Pass & Adopt)
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
fin:, police and emergency services, and public infrastructure to support
commercial and industrial economic development. 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 consists of a public hearing to consider
increasing the franchise fee from 1 % to 2% and to modify the Revenue Purpose
Statement.
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11.g Affordable Housing Contribution to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for the contribution and use of
t $650,000 for affordable housing.
5e,e, Comment: This resolution provides the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
GL with $650,000 for affordable housing. The Memorandum of Understanding
�x attached to the resolution requires that all funds be used to serve households
under 80% of median income, the units must be located in Iowa City and the
project must support the City's goal to encourage affordable housing throughout
all neighborhoods in Iowa City. Action: YiV 0 / 11�2i I Pt l O 5Sgi
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11.h Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST)
Resolution submitting the question of the imposition of a Local Sales and
25 19 S Services Tax to the qualified electors of the City of Iowa City.
Comment: Local governments in Iowa may implement a 1 % Local Option Sales
and Services Tax (LOSST) on certain sales and services following voter
approval. This resolution will place the question of a LOSST on the ballot for the
F l - general election on November 4, 2025, and will direct how Iowa City's tax e
revenue will be spent if the voters approve the ttax�� -7/C)
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11.i Assessment Schedule
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Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of
�5 q property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
Comment: The City has the authority under Iowa Code §364.13B to assess the
nuisance abatement costs in the same manner as a property tax. This resolution
allows the City Clerk to certify to the Johnson County Treasurer the abatement
cost to be assessed against the property. This assessment is being pursued only
after the City took many steps to resolve the matter. The City notified the owners to
abate the nuisance (for example, to remove snow from the sidewalk) and after the
owner did not take action to abate the nuisance, the City abated the nuisance and
billed the owner. After being billed at least twice, these owners still have not paid
the abatement costs. The City has sent a letter to the owner giving them notice that
this resolution would be on the agenda, a copy of which is attached to the
resolution. No interest will be charged if the owner pays within 30 days of the first
required publication. Attached as an exhibit to the resolution is a list of the
properties that will be assessed and the amount that will be assessed.
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11.j Gaza Resolution
Resolution calling for the City of Iowa City to boycott the investment of any and all
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crisis in Gaza, including all entities assisting Israel in the oppression of the
Palestinian people.
Comment: Council initiated resolution.
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Action:
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12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Announcement of Vacancies - New
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member position, upon
appointment - April 4, 2027. (Due to the passage of Senate File 311 and Item
11.e)
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member position, upon
appointment - April 1, 2029. (Due to the passage of Senate File 311 and item
11.e)
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired tens, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (George Kivarkis
resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet.
Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2027 (Dan Stevenson resigned). Correspondence
included in Council packet.
Appplications must b received by 5:00 p m., Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Appointment has been deferred to the August 19, 2025, City Council meeting.
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 term, January 1, 2024
- December 31, 2029 (Term expired for Dennis Keitel).
Board of Appeals (HVAC Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
tern, 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, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Formerly advertised as an unexpired term and
a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned).
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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
15. Report on Items from City Staff
. City Managers Office
. City Attorney
. City Clerk
16. Adjourn
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