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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. Staff members present:
Fruin, O’Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Ralston, Seydell Johnson, Lane, Slattery.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations 2.a National Farmers Market Week Bill Lane, Program Supervisor, accepting.
2.b National Hispanic Heritage Month Manny Galvez, Founder and Director of the Latino Festival, accepting. 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 llc, dba Exotic India, 725 Mormon Trek Boulevard 3. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for VI Opco, LLC, dba Village Inn #110156, 9 Sturgis Corner Dr.
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4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for I City Liquor LLC, dba crown liquor, 1661 S. 1st 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.
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 Corner 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. 1st 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 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 Motion approving the appointment of Ava Martinez as the City Council Liaison from the Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council until May 1, 2026.
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6.c 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. (Resolution 25-171)
6.d 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. (Resolution 25-172) 6.e Resolution establishing the fee an owner may opt to pay in lieu of providing affordable housing in the Riverfront Crossings District and rescinding Resolution No. 23-10. (Resolution 25-173) 6.f Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a one-year extension of the listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors for the Iowa City Industrial Campus. (Resolution 25-174)
6.g Resolution approving Amendment #1 to an Agreement for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, Tailwind College Street, LLC and Tailwind College Street IC, LLC. (Resolution 25-175)
6.h 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
Shive- Hattery, Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the Highway 6 Trail – Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard Project. (Resolution 25-176) 6.i 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. (Resolution 25-177)
6.j Resolution approving the forgiveness of the remaining balance of a loan to Berry Court Limited Partnership for affordable housing. (Resolution 25-178) 6.k Resolution approving the forgiveness of the remaining balance of a loan to The Housing Fellowship for affordable housing. (Resolution 25-179) 6.l Resolution supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits by 203 N Linn St, LLC. (Resolution 25-180) 6.m 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. (Resolution 25-181)
6.n 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. (Resolution 25-182)
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6.o Resolution Approving Final Plat of Western Home GPD Plat 2, a Resubdivision of Western Home GPD, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB24-0006) (Resolution 25-183)
6.p Resolution on Unclassified Salary Compensation for Fiscal Year 2026 for the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. (Resolution 25-184)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 7.a 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 I-80 and east of N. Dodge Street. (CPA25-0001) 7.b 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) 7.c 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 I-80 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0008) 7.d 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) 7.e Motion setting a public hearing for August 19, 2025 on an ordinance amending 14-5K Neighborhood Open Space Requirements. (REZ25-0012)
7.f Resolution setting a public hearing on August 19, 2025 on project manual 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. (Resolution 25-185) 7.g 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. (Resolution 25-186)
7.h 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. (Resolution 25-187)
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7.i Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of a portion of the sanitary sewer easement located within lot 1 of the McGrath subdivision to Warrior Enterprises, LLC. and setting a public hearing on said proposal for August 19, 2025. (Resolution 25-188) 7.j Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of an electric line easement to ITC Midwest LLC and setting a public hearing thereon for August 19, 2025. (Resolution 25-189) 8. Consent Calendar - Correspondence 8.a Establish a "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the west side of Beech Street.
End of Consent Calendar Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3-8. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] The following individuals appeared: Brian Rorris, Ray Nepple, Mary Gravitt. 10. Planning & Zoning Matters 10.a 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 Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12). (REZ25-0007) Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. Michael Welch, Shoemaker Haaland, appeared. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b 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)
(Pass and Adopt) [Deferred from June 3 and June 17]
The following individuals appeared: Audrey Bahrick, Sharon DeGraw. Individual
Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers provided information.
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Motion to pass and adopt ordinance. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion No Vote Taken. Motion to accept correspondence from Sharon DeGraw . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to defer to August 19, 2025. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 10.c Resolution Approving Final Plat of Scarlett 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] Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion No Vote Taken. Motion to defer to August 19, 2025. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of 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. Senior Engineer Slattery presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. Motion to approve resolution 25-190. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of 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.
Water Superintendent Durst presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. The following individuals appeared: Clare Reynen, Laramie Gibbons. Durst provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 25 -191. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Resolution authorizing conveyance of eastern approximate one-half of Outlot C in Iowa City Industrial Campus. City Manager Fruin presented information.
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Motion to approve resolution 25-192. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11.d Resolution authorizing conveyance of Lot 10, Lindemann Subdivision - Part Eight located on Kenneth Drive. Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe and Kristie Fortman-Doser, Executive Director at Domestic Violence Intervention Program, presented a
PowerPoint. Michael Nolan, Horizon, provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-193. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e Ordinance amending Title 1, entitled “Administration,” to establish the Civil Service Commission. (Second Consideration) The following individual appeared: Emma Denney. Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4958. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11.f 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) Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4959. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11.g 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 $650,000 for affordable housing. Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to approve resolution 25-194. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih recused. 11.h Resolution submitting the question of the imposition of a Local Sales and Services Tax to the qualified electors of the City of Iowa City.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Goers
provided information.
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Motion to approve resolution 25-195 as amended. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to amend Section 1. to add “permanent” to the following: “25% shall be used to preserve existing affordable housing stock, increase shelter , and transitional, and permanent housing supports, and increase access to and the supply of affordable housing for households
with low incomes.”. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to amend Section 1. removing “shall be used” from the following: “25% shall be used to preserve existing affordable housing stock, increase shelter, transitional, and permanent housing supports, and increase access to and the supply of affordable housing for households with low incomes. 10% shall be used for maintenance and construction of public streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, and facilities as designated by City Council. 15% shall be used for community
partnerships, including, but not limited to, partnerships that support intergovernmental, economic development, arts and culture, and social service priorities as
designated by City Council.”. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.i Resolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up of 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.
Motion to approve resolution 25-196. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.j Resolution calling for the City of Iowa City to boycott the investment of any
and all public monies from entities complicit in the current and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including all entities assisting Israel in the oppression of the Palestinian people. City Manager Fruin and Councilor Weilein presented information. The following
individuals appeared: Yaser Abu-Dagga, Uchechi Anomnachi (via Zoom), Newman Abussia, Logan Creach (via Zoom), Misha DeBoef-Misyuk, Ezra Wright, Clara Reynen, Emma Denney, Mozzie ?, Mona Odeh, Samantha Brothman, Rima Afifi, Ash Fell on behalf of Mandi Remington, Osama Saba, Beatrice Ash Harper, Renee
Harper, Casey Harwood, Nathaniel LeSage, Brian Gryzlak, Brian Nilles, Noel
VanDurBosch, John Glub, Rebecca Bergus. Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to approve resolution 25-197. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to accept correspondence received between 7/21/25 through 3:30 p.m. on
8/05/25. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 12. Announcement of Vacancies - New 12.a 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)
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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 term, 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.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from George Kivarkis and Dan Stevenson . Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 13.a 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 (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, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Formerly advertised as an unexpired
term and a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned).
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
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16. Adjourn Motion to adjourn 9:01 p.m. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 08/19/2025