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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 Lindo 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.b.
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 I-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) s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 09/16/2025