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Summary of Minutes
September 16, 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, Davies, Ogden, Sitzman,
Schwickerath, Ties, Liston.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Constitution Week
Sharolyn (Shari) Evans, on behalf of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, accepting.
2.b Welcoming Week
Evan Doyle, Nicole Yeager, Teresa Stecker, Katie Roche, Sarah Terlouw,
Mazahir Salih, Roger Goedken, accepting.
2.c) African Festival of Arts and Cultures Day
Sunday Goshit, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: September 2
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: September 2
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: July 10
4.b Board of Adjustment: July 9
4.c Climate Action Commission: August 4
4.d Community Police Review Board: August 12 [See Recommendations]
4.e Library Board of Trustees: July 24
4.f Senior Center Commission: July 17
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 Restaurante Mexicano El Senor Cactus
Inc.(L00042996), dba El Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Restaurante Mexicano El Senor Cactus Inc,
dba El Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
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3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Plated Table LLC (LC0050419), dba
Plated Table, 625 S. Dubuque St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for License for Plated Table LLC, dba Plated
Table, 625 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Josh & Bryan, Inc. (LC0050273),
dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Paper Crane LLC (LC0051841),
dba Paper Crane, 121 N. Linn St.
7. Outdoor Service Area/Sidewalk Cafe for Paper Crane LLC, dba
Paper Crane, 121 N. Linn St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C. (LC0038662),
dba Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cactus 3, L.L.C. (LC0044771),
dba Cactus 3, LLC, 114 S. Clinton St.
5.b Liquor License — New
1. Class C Liquor License (5-day) for Iowa City Downtown Self Supported
Municipal Improve (Oktoberfest) (App- 228364), dba Iowa City
Downtown District, 200-300 Block Market St., and 100-200 N. Linn St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Storm Hospitality LLC (App-226895), dba
401 Oak, 401 S. Linn St.
5.c Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for 138 S. Clinton St. (LC0052112), dba
The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, (former dba Karma Nightclub), 138 S.
Clinton St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for 118 S. Clinton St. (LC0052299), dba
118 Grill & Bar, 118 S. Clinton St.
5.d Resolution approving applications for retail tobacco, tobacco products,
alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device retailer permits, as
required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and Iowa Code 453E.3. [Pink Clouds
Smoke Shop, 221/223 S. Gilbert St.] (Resolution 25-220)
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the
sale, consumption, and possession of beer during Oktoberfest on City
streets. (Resolution 25-221)
6.b Resolution approving the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County's request
for use of FY23 and FY24 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Funds.
(Resolution 25-227)
6.c Resolution of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, IA approving the
application of Procter & Gamble to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority High Quality Jobs Program. (Resolution 25-222)
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6.d Resolution accepting the work for the Court Hill Trail — Beech to
Scott Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-223)
6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the ADA Curb Ramps 2025
Project. (Resolution 25-224)
6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2025 Summer Sidewalk
Repair Project. (Resolution 25-225)
6.g Resolution accepting payment of $1,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Essentials Vape and Tobacco Shop. (Resolution 25-226)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for October 7, 2025, on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Zoning, related to the City's Floodplain Management Standards to
ensure the community's continued participation and eligibility in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (REZ25-0013).
7.b Resolution of Necessity to consider Amendment #18 to the City -University
Project 1 Urban Renewal Plan and Set Notice of Consultation Meeting and
Public Hearing. (Resolution 25-228)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-7 removing item 6.b for separate
consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve consent calendar, item 6.b. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih recused.
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Morgan Szasz, John Clayton, Mary Gravitt,
Clara Reynen, Ray Nepple, and Mike O'Donnell.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a 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 (Cl-1) zone and Medium Density Single -Family
Residential (RS-8) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-
0011)(Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Clara Reynen.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to approve ordinance 25-4967. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Annie Palas, Shoemaker Haaland. Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b 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 Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-
20)(REZ25-0010).(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve ordinance 25-4968. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Jackson Taylor, TWG Development and
Martha Norbeck. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed.(? Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026.
A public hearing was held. Budget Management Analyst Ogden presented a
PowerPoint.
Motion to approve resolution 25-229. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Resolution finding an employee sold tobacco to a minor and assessing
a $300.00 civil penalty against Almost Paradise Mini.
Since the City Attorney's office was presenting the case, Assistant Johnson
County Attorney Lynn Rose was present to advise the Council.
Assistant City Attorney Schwickerath and ICPD Sgt. Ties presented information.
Schwickerath asked questions of the following witness: Rylee Nuno. Assistant
Johnson County Attorney Lynn Rose provided additional information. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25 -230. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Weilein voting no.
10.c Resolution supporting further pursuit of a partnership with Johnson County
to meet long-term public safety needs of the community through a joint law
enforcement facility aimed at maximizing cost and operational efficiencies for
both the City of Iowa City and County of Johnson County.
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City Manager Fruin provided information. Councilor Moe noted he was no longer
employed by OPN so he did not have a conflict of interest. Individual Council
members asked questions. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided
additional information. The following individuals appeared: David Sterling (via
Zoom), Kellan, Finch VanDyk (via Zoom), Zoe, Danielle Crawford, Clara Reynen,
Michael Roberts, Daniel Mills, Emma Denney (via Zoom), Vivienne Olsson, Mary
Gravitt, Maria Jose Plata Florez (via Zoom), Newman Abuissa, Izzy Kippes, Brynn
Gainer-Prouts, Vero Hernandez, and Nix Slater -Scott. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-231. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Bergus, Salih, and Weilein voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from David Sterling, Daniel Mills, Finch VanDyk,
and Lisa Martincik. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member, upon
appointment - April 4, 2027 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member, upon
appointment - April 1, 2029 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
City Attorney Goers provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Melissa Jensen for new member vacancy, upon appointment -
April 1, 2029. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
Motion to approve continuation of application submissions and for the vacancy to remain
open until filled for the new member vacancy, upon appointment - April 4, 2027. Moved
by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Brandon Pflanzer. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (George Kivarkis
resigned).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Marcelo Aruani. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Dan Stevenson resigned).
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Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Ellen Fox. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New
12.a Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (IC appointment) - One vacancy to fill a
five-year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for
Andreas Wilz).
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026 -
December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Nancy Carlson).
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Gt Karr).
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Angie Smith, Jamie
Gade, Michelle Sillman).
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Talya Miller, Viana Qadoura,
Mark Pries).
Parks & Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four- year terms,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029 (Terms expire for Missie Forbes,
Brian Morelli, Connie Moore).
Public Art Advisory Committee (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Term expires for Andrea Truitt).
Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy
to fill a three- year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Term expires
for Stephanie Brunia).
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Jay Gilchrist, Warren Paris).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
13.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Karol Krotz resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 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 six -year term, January
1, 2024 - December 31, 2029 (Term expired for Dennis Keitel).
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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
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
15. Report on Items from City Staff
16. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 9:12 p.m. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion
Passed.(7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 16, 2025
Work Session Minutes: September 2
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: September 2
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�� CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 9, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 2, 2025 — 4:04 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Goers, Grace, Caro, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Jordan, Davies, Nagle-
Gamm, Hightshoe, Kubly
USG: Martinez
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
S No discussion
2. Information Packet Discussion [August 21 August 28
➢ August 21
1. (IP4 — Council Economic Development Committee: August 6) Councilor Alter asked
members of the Economic Development Committee to share information from the
August 6 meeting and the information presented on the Arts Alliance Feasibility
Study. Councilors Moe and Bergus provided information.
➢ August 28
1. (IP4 — Letter from Councilor Moe: Iowa River Master Plan) Councilor Moe highlighted
the letter included in the packet and conversations he has had with various
organizations. Moe asked the Council if he could participate in discussions and
provide updates. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Action: Councilor Moe received informal approval to continue to work with Think Iowa
City on river corridor planning efforts.
2. (IP6 — Memo from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, January —
December 2026) Mayor Teague noted that the schedule was tentative and wanted
councilors to look it over for holidays or conflicts that may not have been taken into
consideration.
3. (IP1 — City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) City Clerk Grace noted further
discussion was needed regarding the Joint Work Session on the Joint Law
Enforcement Center due to scheduling conflicts. City Manager Fruin provided
additional dates for the Council to consider.
Action: Staff will work with Johnson County on necessary preparations for a special
work session on the joint law enforcement facility project on September 10th from
September 2, 2025
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5:00-6:30 p.m. (hard stop). Johnson County will host the meeting. An agenda will be
shared when it is finalized.
3. University of Iowa Student Government [USG] Updates.
Ava Martinez, USG Liaison presented updates.
4. Informational Presentation from Resource_ Management Superintendent Jennifer
Jordan
Resource Management Superintendent Jordan presented information on the following:
• Staff & Operations
• Facilities
■ Education & Outreach
■ Reuse & Donation Programs
■ Recycling Programs
• Composting
• Waste Trends
• Financials
• Challenges & Opportunities
Individual Council members asked questions.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 4:54 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 16, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: September 2
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: September 2
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041
Summary of Minutes
September 2, 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, Goers, Dulek, Grace, Caro, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-
Gamm, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Kubly, Davies. USG: Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Consent Calendar -Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
2.a Work Session Minutes: August 19
2.b Formal Summary of Minutes: August 19
3. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
3.a Council Economic Development Committee: April 23
3.b Community Police Review Board: July 8 [See Recommendation]
3.c Historic Preservation Commission: July 10
3.d Housing & Community Development Commission: July 21
3.e Human Rights Commission: June 24
3.f Planning & Zoning Commission: August 6 [See Recommendation]
3.g Public Art Advisory Committee: June 5
4. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Lindo II, Inc. (App-224475), dba
Mexico Lindo Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Undo Grill
& Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
4.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Green Bar, LLC (LC0048715), dba The
Green House, 505 E. Washington St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Green Bar, LLC, dba The Green House, 505
E. Washington St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Wayne's LLC (LC0039461), dba
Short's Burgers-Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers-Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for McQuiggan's On 1, L.L.C.
(LC0041998), dba Hudson's South Side Tap, 482 Highway 1 W.
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6. Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggan's On 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's South
Side Tap, 482 Highway 1 W.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Regia Inc. (LC0047188), Taqueria
La Regia, 436 Highway 1 W.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C.
(LC0036394), dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.
9. Outdoor Service Area and Sidewalk Cafe for Bread Garden of Iowa
City, L.C., dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc.
(LC0030968), dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
11. Outdoor Service/Sidewalk Cafe Area for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
12. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mondo's New Union
Brewery, LC (BW0098459), dba Reunion Brewery, 2319 Heinz Rd.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Poza Rica Foods, Inc. (LC0042749),
dba Cactus Mexican Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Poza Rica Foods, Inc., dba Cactus
Mexican Grill, 245 S. Gilbert St.
15. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Caffrey, Inc. (LC0035724), dba
DC's, 124 S. Dubuque St.
16. Outdoor Service/Sidewalk Cafe Area for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124
S. Dubuque St.
5. Consent Calendar- Resolutions and Motions
5.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $16,995,930.90 for
the period of July 1 through July 31, 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.
5.b Resolution authorizing the City Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into
additional and future National Opioids Settlements. (Resolution 25-210)
5.c Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the FY25 CDBG
Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements Project. (Resolution 25-211)
5.d Resolution rejecting bids received August 26, 2025 for the Iowa River
Powerhouse Dam Repair Project and setting a new date for receipt of bids for
the rebidding of the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project, directing
City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing the time and place for receipt
of bids. (Resolution 25-212)
5.e Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the
parking agreement with Iowa City ES Hotel LLC and for the City Manager to
negotiate and execute future amendments to the number of parking permits.
(Resolution 25-213)
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5.f Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the parking
agreement with Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C. and for the City Manager to
negotiate and execute future amendments to the number of parking permits.
(Resolution 25-214)
6. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
6.a Resolution setting public hearing on September 16, 2025 on amending
the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget. (Resolution 25-215)
End of Consent Calendar
Individual Council members expressed their views on items 5.d and 5.1b.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 2-6. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individual appeared: Mary Gravitt.
8. Planning & Zoning Matters
8.a 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)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. The following individuals
appeared: Civil Designer, Annie Palas, Shoemaker Haaland and Joe Maxwell.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.b Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from
Public/Semi -Public to Residential 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 located at 611
Greenwood Drive. (CPA25-0002)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-216. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Kory May. Moved by Oliver Weilein,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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8.c 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 Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RM-20) (REZ25.0010).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. Senior Development
Director, Jackson Taylor from TWG Development appeared. City Manager Fruin
and City Attorney Goers provided additional information. The following individuals
appeared: Judith Crossett and Kory May. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.d 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) (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 25-4962. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Nate Hatz, Shive Hattery. Moved by Laura
Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.e 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) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept ordinance 25-4963. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt correspondence from Michael Welch, Shoemaker
Haaland. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
8.f 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) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4964, Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Nate Hatz, Shive Hattery. Moved by Mazahir
Salih, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.g Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code and Title 15, Land Subdivision, to
update the Neighborhood Open Space Requirements (REZ25-0012) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration.. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4965. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Regular Formal Agenda
9.a Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action for the
Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of
Not to Exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Davies presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-217. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b 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. (Second Consideration)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4966. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Resolution approving the partial release of watermain easement at
Waterfront Hy-Vee.
City Attorney Goers presented information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-218. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.d Resolution authorizing Non -Legacy Aid to Agencies funding awards for
Fiscal Year 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Salih recused herself from the discussion. Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint, The following individuals appeared: Tom
Rocklin - HCDC member, Will Kapp - President of the Immigrant Welcome Network,
Simona Galea - Vice President of the Immigrant Welcome Network, Eric Jones - Board
member of the Immigrant Welcome Network. Individual Council members expressed
their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-219. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih recused.
Motion to accept correspondence from Elizabeth Anne Tingley-Pigge. Moved by
Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih
recused.
10. Announcement of Vacancies - New
10.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Karol Krotz
resigned). Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Karol Krotz . Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies -Previous
11.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).
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).
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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.
12. City Council Information
13. Report on Items from City Staff
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus.
Motion Passed.(7 Ayes)
Mayor
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City Clerk
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