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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 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.(LC0042996), 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 Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. 9. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 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 (CI-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. (7 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)
s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 09/30/2025