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Iowa City City Council special 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, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Seydell Johnson, Nagle-Gamm. 1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations 2.a Color the World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness Day Eyad Hanna, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar – Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 20
3.b Work Session Minutes: October 21 3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: October 21 4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Human Rights Commission: September 23 4.b Human Rights Commission: October 1 4.c Library Board of Trustees: September 25 5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk) 5.a Liquor License – Permanent Transfer 1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cactus 3, L.L.C. (LC0044771), dba Cactus 3 LLC, 114 S. Clinton St. to 119 E. Washington St.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal 1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Suzster, Inc. (LC0033543), dba Club Car, The, 122 Wright St. 2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Prairie Lights Books,
Inc. (BW0093302), Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St. 3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 80 LLC (LE0003606), dba Hawkeye Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. 4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Foods L. L.C. (LC0043930) (Sidewalk Cafe), dba The Iowa Chop House, 223 E. Washington St.
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5.c 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. [Hawks Mighty
Mart, 504 E. Burlington St.] (Resolution 25-253)
6. Consent Calendar – Resolutions and Motions 6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $15,523,621.72 for the
period of September 1 through September 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 Eden Coy as the Alternate City
Council Liaison from the Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to the City Council until May 1, 2026. 6.c Resolution approving the Fiscal Year Ending 2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report (AURR). (Resolution 25-254) 6.d Resolution directing the filing of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19 for the 2025 end of year certification of urban renewal projects. (Resolution 25-255)
6.e 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 FY2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 25-256)
6.f Resolution accepting the work for the 2024 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project. (Resolution 25-257) 6.g Resolution accepting the work for the 2025 Parking Garages Maintenance
and Repair Project. (Resolution 25-258) 6.h Resolution accepting the work for the Animal Shelter Standby Generator Project. (Resolution 25-259)
6.i Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department by adding one full-time Maintenance Worker I - Streets position, grade 4. (Resolution 25-260) 6.j Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 6 Water Main
Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-261) 7. Consent Calendar – Setting Public Hearings 7.a Resolution authorizing mailing and publication of notice of intent to
commence a public improvement project to construct the Taft Avenue
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Reconstruction Project and to acquire property for the project; and setting date of public hearing on December 9, 2025. (Resolution 25-262)
8. Consent Calendar – Correspondence 8.a Establish a "No Parking Corner to Here" parking prohibition on Swisher Street at the intersection with Foster Road
8.b Replace existing "Yield" signs with "Stop" signs where Shamrock Place and Shamrock Drive intersect with Peterson Street 8.c Replace existing "Yield" signs with "Stop" signs where Dublin Drive and Shannon Drive intersect with Tipperary Road
8.d Prohibit on-street parking on Naples Avenue End of Consent Calendar
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided information. Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-8. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] The following individuals appeared: Eva Castro (via translator), Laura Castro (via translator), Jacky Torres (via translator), Yareli Castro (via translator), Elida Contreras (via translator), Claudia Cortes, Heidi Osorio (via translator), Yadira
Castillo (via translator), Clara Reynen, Mary Gravitt. Motion to accept correspondence from Escucha Mi Voz . Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda 10.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Terrell Mill Roller Park 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. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-263. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 10.b Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” Chapter 5, entitled “Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots,” Section 6, entitled
“Penalties; Parking Tickets,” to provide for an updated and streamlined
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process to appeal parking tickets and Chapter 9, entitled “Towing and Impoundment Procedures,” Section 4, entitled “Impoundment for Accumulated Parking Violations,” to increase the amount of accumulated
parking fines that result in adding a vehicle to the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00. (First Consideration) Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm presented information. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 10.c Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and
incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General Supplemental Design Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and Specifications. (Second Consideration) Motion to give second consideration . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 10.d 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. City Clerk Grace provided information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-264. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11. Council Appointments
11.a 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). Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint John Clayton, Cole Kruse, Katherine Peterson . Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11.b 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). Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to appoint Talya Miller, Mark Pries, Viana Qadoura . Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Lorena Perales. Moved by Shawn Harmsen,
seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11.c 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).
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Ryan Hearn, Connie Moore, Mary Stefaniak. Moved by Mazahir
Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d 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).
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).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Aaron Moseley (Art or Design Professional) and Susan Thompson (At-Large Representative). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Jay Gilchrist, Warren Paris). Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Emily Griffin, Jon Stahmer . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous (The Boards, Commissions and Committee
Application can be found at the following: https://www.icgov.org/government/boards-commissions-and-committees/boards-commissions-and-committee-application) 12.aAirport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Andreas Wilz).
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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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 - One vacancy for a Licensed Electrician to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Gt Karr). (If a qualified trade representative does not submit an application within three (3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for an HVAC Professional to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned). (If a qualified trade representative does not submit an application
within three (3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction). Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Brown St representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expired for Christina Welu-Reynolds). Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Jefferson St
representative 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 - One vacancy for a Woodlawn Ave
representative 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
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest. 14. Report on Items from City Staff
City Manager Fruin provided information. 15. Adjourn Motion to adjourn 7:28 pm . Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 11/17/2025