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Summary of Minutes
August 19, 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. Staff members present:
Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Sitzman, Yoder, Olson, Durst.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Library Card Sign Up Month
Anne Mangano, ICPL Collection Services, and Robin Paetzold, Library
Board President, accepting.
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.b 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.
(LC0048530), 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.
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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.b 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 Resolution accepting the work for the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project.
(Resolution 25-198)
6.b) 2025 Johnson County, IA Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan
(Resolution 25-199)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a 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)
7.b 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)
7.c Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 9.9 acres of land located at 611
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Greenwood Drive from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Medium Density
Multi -family with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20). (REZ25-
0010)
7.d Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan and
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. (Resolution 25-200)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3-7. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Isabella Vine, Emma Denney, Mary Gravitt,
Allan Ross, Michael Roberts, Christine Hayes, Rhea Lefaivre.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Resolution to amend 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).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Steve Long, Iceberg Development.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-201. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b 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, 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)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Steve Long, Iceberg Development.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.c 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)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Danielle Crawford. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d 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)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individuals appeared: Mark Seabold, Shive-Hattery on
behalf of the Geifman Group, Nikita McNamee. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code and Title 15, Land Subdivision,
to update the Neighborhood Open Space Requirements (REZ25-0012)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f 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 (OPDIRS -5) to Low Density Multi -
Family Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRM-12).
(REZ25-0007)(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4960. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Welch. Moved by Joshua
Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.g Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property
located between N. Dodge and N. Governor Streets from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential (IRS -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, June 17, August 51
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4961. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.h 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, August 5]
Motion to pass and adopt resolution 25-202. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.aResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the ADA Curb Ramps 2025 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.
A public hearing was held. Civil Engineer Yoder presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-203. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of 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.
A public hearing was held. Civil Engineer Olson presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve resolution 25-204. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.cResolution granting the conveyance of a Utility Easement on and under
portions of City property near Park Road to accommodate replacement of
the City Park Pool.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-205. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.dResolution approving the conveyance of a portion of the sanitary
sewer easement located within lot 1 of the McGrath subdivision to
Warrior Enterprises, LLC.
A public hearing was held. City Attorney Goers presented information.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25 -206. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.eResolution approving the conveyance of an electric line easement to
ITC Midwest LLC.
A public hearing was held. Water Superintendent Durst presented a PowerPoint. The
following individual appeared: Jamie Toledo, ITC Midwest.
Motion to approve resolution 25-207. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Jamie Toledo. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f 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 Board", to dissolve the Community Police Review
Board. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. City Clerk Grace and City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.gResolution authorizing the procurement of consultant services to develop a
Parking Study & City- Initiated Revisions to Zoning Code Parking
Standards. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City
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Manager Fruin provided additional information. The following individuals
appeared: Mary Gravid, Newman Abuissa.
Motion to approve resolution 25-208. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.hResolution reaffirming commitment to civil rights and equal protection
for LGBTQ+ people.
City Councilor Bergus presented information. The following individuals appeared:
Brian Nilles, Emma Denney, Clara Reynen (via Zoom), Mika Covington, David
Sterling (via Zoom), Storm O'Brink, Samantha Spurgin (via Zoom), Ash Fell, Rhea
Lefaivre, Gwendolyn Neal, Newman Abuissa, Monty Montero-Elliott, Nicole
Yeager, Lex Letourneau, Ashley Maempa, Vivian Olsen, Danielle Crawford, Izzy
Kippes. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-209. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.aCommunity Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned). Staff is
requesting indefinite deferral due to Senate File 311 and item #??, ordinance
dissolving the Board.
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.aCivil 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).
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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.
13. City Council Information
14. Report on Items from City Staff
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 9:29 p.m. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Oliver Weilein.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
August 19, 2025
Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
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Summary of Minutes
August 5, 2025
Iowa City City Council special formal meeting, 3:30 p.m. held at City Hall — Emma J.
Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members
present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein. Staff members present:
Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were
affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Alter, seconded by Salih, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 3:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 4:20 p.m.
Moved by Moe, seconded by Weilein, to adjourn special meeting 4:21 p.m.
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Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
August 19, 2025
Work Session Minutes: August 5
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: August 5
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 12, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 5, 2025 — 4:21 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe,
Ralston, Nagle -Lamm, Seydell Johnson, Varley
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
• [11.g]... Affordable Housing Contribution to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson
County... Mayor Pro Tern Salih noted she would be recusing herself from the item.
2. Information Packet Discussion [July 10, July 24, July 311
➢ July 10 — No discussion.
➢ July 24 — No discussion.
➢ July 31 — No discussion.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
No updates.
4. Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) Strategic Plan presentation
Economic Development Coordinator Varley introduced the Committee Chair. Public Art
Advisory Committee Chair Truitt presented a PowerPoint on the following:
• General Observations
• Planning Process Timeline
• Maintenance & Stewardship
• Artist Workforce & Local Creative Economy
• Strategic Partnerships & Funding
• Place -Based Expansion & Community Access
Individual Council members asked questions. Truitt and Varley provided additional
information.
August 5, 2025
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5. Discussion of Community Police Review Board (CPRB) Senate File 311
Recommendation
City Manager Fruin noted the recommendation from the CPRB which was included in the
July 31 Information Packet (IP4) and asked for Council direction.
Council discussed the future of the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB) in light of new
state law (SF 311) prohibiting citizen boards from reviewing police conduct.
Councilors discussed dissolving the Community Police Review Board in light of new state
law (SF 311) prohibiting citizen boards from reviewing police conduct. The CPRB
unanimously recommended dissolving the Board and replacing it with a police -led, informal
advisory group for community outreach and policy discussion. While some supported the
change for its flexibility and dialogue potential, others worried police -led meetings might
discourage participation and suggested adding non -police facilitation or broader community
involvement. The council agreed to accept the recommendation while pursuing continued
public engagement and accessibility.
Action: Staff will draft the City Council action to dissolve the CPRB and place that on the
August 19t" agenda for first consideration. The City Manager and Police Chief will provide
the City Council more information on planned outreach efforts.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:43 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
August 19, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
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Summary of Minutes
August 5, 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. 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
4.9 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)
6.1 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 1-80 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 1-80 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 (OPDIRS-5) to Low Density Multi -
Family Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRM-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 (IRS -8) zone, High Density Single -Family Residential
(IRS-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, aad 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 he -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% shaA-be mgd 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)
11.1 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. Q Ayes)
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