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August 19, 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
pSP� 2.a Library Card Sign Up Month -inn 2 al oLvAq w o -4 )2ohin ?ae-} Z00
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
3.15 Work Session Minutes: August 5
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: June 12
4.b Climate Action Commission: June 2
4.c Planning & Zoning Commission: July 16 [See Recommendations]
4.d Senior Center Commission: May 15
4.e Parks & Recreation Commission: July 9
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City
Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Immerfall Investments, LLC
(LC0043699), dba Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and
Entertainment Services LLC (LC0044707), dba Aramark, 960
Evashevski Dr.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and
Entertainment Services LLC (LC0044708), dba Aramark, 960
Stadium Dr.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and
Entertainment Services LLC (LC0044709), dba Aramark, 965
Stadium Dr.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Wine Bar 7 Restaurant Inc.
(LCo048530), dba Law Wine Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington
St.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thai Spice Inc. (BW0099101),
dba Thai Spice, Inc., 1210 S. Gilbert St.
7. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Bright Era, Inc. (LE0004288), dba Up
In Smoke, 1901 Broadway St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for FilmScene (LC0045866), dba
FilmScene, 404 E. College St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene (LC0045866), dba FilmScene, 404
E. College St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bradford Allen Hospitality
Investments LLC (LC0049097), dba Hyatt Place Iowa City, 255 E. Court
St.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave Hospitality, LLC
(LC0050383), dba Camp, 217 Iowa Ave.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave Hospitality, LLC
(LC0050382), dba Scouts Honor, 219 Iowa Ave.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Red Ginger Sushi Bistro
Inc (LC0044729), dba Red Ginger, 1301 S. Gilbert St.
14. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Reunion, LLC (LC0048761),
dba ReUnion Brewery, 113 E. College St,
5.1b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Midnight Coffee Inc. (App-225411),
dba Midnight Coffee, 301 E. Market St.
5.c Liquor License - Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bradford Allen Hospitality
Investments LLC (LC0049097), dba Hyatt Place Iowa City, 255 E. Court
St.
6. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
6.a Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project
Resolution accepting the work for the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project.
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Comment: Work on the project was recently completed by Portzen Construction,
Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications. The Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond and Engineer's
Report are on file with the City Clerk.
Project Estimated Cost: $3,750,000.00
Project Bid Received: $3,739,999.75
Project Actual Cost: $3,687,141.68
6.b 2025 Johnson County, IA Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest and adopt the
25 - 199 2025 Countywide Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan For Johnson County,
Iowa.
Comment: This agenda item is an update of the 2019 Johnson County Multi -
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The mitigation plan is required to be
updated every five years.
The 2025 Johnson County, IA Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed
and organized within the rules and regulations established under the 44 Code of
Federal Regulation 201.6. This plan contains sections detailing the planning
process, Johnson County's communities, other participating entities and the
planning area, a hazard vulnerability and risk assessment, capabilities
assessment, and a mitigation strategy designed for the purpose of guiding
Johnson County and the plan's participants to become more disaster -resilient
communities.
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Rezoning - Maiden Ln. / E. Benton St.
Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 1.04 acres of land at 804, 810, and 824 Maiden Lane; 410, 416,
and 418 E. Benton Street, and 815 Gilbert Court from Intensive Commercial (CI-1)
zone and Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS-8) zone to Community
Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0011)
Comment: At its August 6 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning by a vote of 5- 1 (Davies dissent, Miller
recused). Adoption of this rezoning will allow the Great Plains Action Society to
reuse the existing buildings to create community -focused uses with small
commercial spaces, community meeting space, GPAS offices, healing and
therapy space, and green space and gardens.
7.b Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 611 Greenwood Drive
Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on a resolution to change
the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from Public/Semi-Public to 16-24
DU/Acre and the Southwest District Plan future land use map from Public
Services/Institutional to Medium to High Density Multi -family for approximately
9.9 acres of land at 611 Greenwood Drive. (CPA25-0002)
Comment: At its August 27 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider this rezoning. Adoption of this amendment will allow for the
development of a 187-unit affordable housing project.
7.c Rezoning - 611 Greenwood Drive
Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 9.9 acres of land located at 611 Greenwood
Drive from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Medium Density Multi -family with
a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20). (REZ25-0010)
Comment: At its August 27 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission will
consider this rezoning. Adoption of this rezoning will allow for the development of
a 187-unit affordable housing project.
7.d Setting Public Hearing - $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note
Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan and
25 - -2-0O Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $36,000,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, and Providing
for Publication of Notice Thereof.
Comment: This resolution sets a public hearing for 6:00 pm on September 2,
2025 to receive public comment regarding issuance of up to $36,000,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Note and authorizes the City Clerk to publish notice of
hearing.
End of Consent Calendar
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8. 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.
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&owacify.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
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9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from Office
2S - 20 ( 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).
Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
eY-4-'� 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.
1. Public Hearing
Action:
2. Consider a Resolution
Action: 1�0e / 44a r Yvis-e rl
9.b Rezoning - N. Dubuque Rd.
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 22.5 acres of property located
east of N. Scott Blvd along N. Dubuque Road from Rural Residential (RR- 1) zone,
5e' e Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS -5) zone, RS- 5 with a Planned
Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and Interim
efff� 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.
1. Public Hearing
Action:
2. Consider an Ordiinance (First Consideration)
Action: M0- / -Re jcr4ulS
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9.c Rezoning - East of N. Dodge St. and south of 1-80
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 33.6 acres of property 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)
5 Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
Z f 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.
1. Public Hearing _ I
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2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
Action: fyvl5en too,- 7/O
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9.d Rezoning - 2510 N. Dodge St.
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.
1. Public Hearing pp
Action: C_(D -Z0.-
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration) �J4 Action: _ h / A [+�,r -7/(D
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9.e Zoning Code Text Amendment - Neighborhood Open Space
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code and Title 15, Land Subdivision,
to update the Neighborhood Open Space Requirements (REZ25-0012)
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L GL Comment: At its July 16 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
e� 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.
1. Public Hearing
Action: CIuSeJ
2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
Action: -WO
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9.f Rezoning -Lot 66 Monument Hills
Ordinance rezoning approximately 7.76 acres of land located on Lot 66,
25 (Q 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) (Second Consideration)
Comment: At its meeting on June 18, 2026 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.
Applicant is requesting expedited action. Correspondence included in Council
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9.g Rezoning - N. Govemor St.
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property located
25 -i Iq between N. Dodge and N. Govemor Streets from Medium Density Single -
Family Residential (RS- 8) zone, High Density Single -Family Residential (RS-
12) zone, Medium Density Multi -Family Residential (RM-20) zone, and Multi -
Family Residence (R313) zone to High Density Single -Family Residential Zone
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17 acres
and to Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zone with a Planned
Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres. (REZ24-
0001) (Pass and Adopt) [Deferred from June 3, June 17, August 5]
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 southem retaining wall to at least the
S3 standard. Approval of the rezoning would allow the redevelopment of the
property located at 911 N. Govemor 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 d elling units.
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9.h 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, August 51
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to approval of the
legal papers by the City Attomey'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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10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a
ADA Curb Ramp 2025 Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
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the ADA Curb Ramps 2025 Project, establishing amount of bid security to
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accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids.
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Comment: This agenda item is to hold a public hearing for the 2025 ADA Curb
Ramp Repair Project prior to issuing bid documents for public bidding. Project
bid documents including plans and specifications have been prepared by the City
of Iowa City. This Project generally includes removal and replacement of non-
ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalks.
1. Public Hearing
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Action: C�O�eLx
2. Consider a Resolution
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10.b
2025 Summer Sidewalk Repair Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of
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the 2025 Summer Sidewalk 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.
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.
1. Public
/H�earing
Action: l (L
2. Consider a Resolution
Action: I�e Ca)kS / Mo-p 7/0
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City Park Utility Easement
Resolution granting the conveyance of a Utility Easement on and under portions
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of City property near Park Road to accommodate replacement of the City Park
Pool.
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Comment: This item considers a resolution granting the conveyance of a
utility easement on City property near Park Road.
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1. Public Hearing
Action: C 1 P�CP�L
2. Consider a Resolution
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1515 Willow Creek Drive Easement Conveyance
Resolution approving the conveyance of a portion of the sanitary sewer
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easement located within lot 1 of the McGrath subdivision to Warrior Enterprises,
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Comment: This is a resolution approving the conveyance of a portion of a
sanitary sewer easement to accommodate construction of a shop building.
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1. Public Hearing
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2. Consid1erra Resolution
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ITC Midwest LLC Electric Line Easement
Resolution approving the conveyance of an electric line easement to ITC
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Midwest LLC.
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
S�- City property located on Lot 1 of the East Side Ground Storage Reservoir
�x u 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 on the conveyance
of the electric line easement.
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Action: C.(FJSQ.0
2. Consider a Resolution'
Action: r) 7/Q
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10.f
CPRB Dissolution
Ordinance amending Article V., entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees",
Section 5.01, entitled "Establishment", of the Iowa City Charter, and repealing Title
8, entitled "Police Regulations", Chapter 8, entitled "Community Police Review
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Board", to dissolve the Community Police Review Board. (First Consideration)
Comment: Following the passage of Iowa SF 311, cities may no longer have
boards for the purpose of citizen review of the conduct of police officers,
effective August 16th, 2025. The City's Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
considered the change in law and unanimously recommended that the CPRB be
dissolved. This ordinance amendment effectuates that dissolution. Council will
discuss what to do in lieu of aCPRB at a later
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Parking Study & City -Initiated Revisions to Zoning Code Parking Standards
Resolution authorizing the procurement of consultant services to develop a Parking
Study & City -Initiated Revisions to Zoning Code Parking Standards.
Comment: This Resolution authorizes the procurement of consulting services to
develop a Parking Study & City -Initiated Revisions to Zoning Code Parking
Standards. A Request for Proposal (RFP 25-122) was issued on April 3, 2025. An
evaluation committee comprised of representatives from NDS reviewed the
submitted proposals. Following the evaluation process. HNTB Corporation was
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selected to lead the development of the Parking Study & City -Initiated Revisions
to Zoning Code Parking Standards, with an award amount of approximately
$124,938.00.
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10.h
Equal Protection Resolution
Resolution reaffirming commitment to civil rights and equal protection for
LGBTQ+ people.
Comment: This Council -drafted Resolution reaffirms Council's commitment to
vigorously enforce Title 2, "Human Rights," of the Iowa City Code, including its
protection against discrimination based on gender identity, and to educate the
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community regarding human rights protections in Iowa City.
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11. Council Appointments
11.a Community Police Review Board
Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jam MacConnell resigned). Staff is requesting
indefinite deferral due to Senate File 311 and item #10.f, ordinance dissolving
the Board.
Action: T)t-rex 7/p
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member position,
upon appointment - April 4, 2027 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member position,
upon appointment - April 1, 2029 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (George Kivarkis
resigned).
Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Dan Stevenson resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, 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 (Tenn 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
Gjele- 13. City Council Information
e 14. Report on Items from City Staff
. City Manager's Office
. City Attorney
. City Clerk
15. Adjourn
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