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December 9, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 1
Public Comment for items on the agenda:
Council cannot engage in discussion or debate until the appropriate time for Council discussion.
However, once the commenter has left the podium, Council may ask staff to respond to a concern
or question posed by the public, or to follow up with the speaker.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
�5 , 2.a International Human Rights Day - g o,,i.(l it Zt a% 4 LtkcC ,' 00 rOl e-Co-I
e 3. Special Presentations
`Z'e 3.a Presentation by Quality Pre -apprenticeship Program (QPP) Graduates -� -� Le -ne j--L
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4. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, + Opp Chao'
as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a Work Session Minutes: November 18
4.b Formal Summary of Minutes: November 18
5. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
5.a Climate Action Commission: October 6
5.b Climate Action Commission: November 10
5.c Historic Preservation Commission: October 9
5.d Housing & Community Development Commission: September 15 [See
Recommendations]
5.e Human Rights Commission: October 28 [See Recommendation]
5.f Library Board of Trustees: October 23
5.g Parks & Recreation Commission: October 8 [See Recommendations]
5.h Planning & Zoning Commission: November 5 [See Recommendations]
6. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City
Clerk)
6.a Liquor License - Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Familia Ortiz Inc. (LC006027), dba
La Rumba Latino Bar, 1859 Lower Muscatine Rd.
6.b Liquor License - New
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail 2 LLC (App.0-009-275-
207), dba The Crown Liquor & Smoke, 1910 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Class E Retail Alcohol License for NG Stores LLC (App. 0-009-423-385),
dba High Mart, 923 S. Riverside Dr.
6.c Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class E Retail Alcohol Liquor License for GM Retail, LLC (LE0003364),
dba GM Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E.
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2. Class C Retail Alcohol Liquor License for 1st and & Main Hospitality
LLC (LC0041319) (Sidewalk Cafe), dba Pullman, 17 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol Liquor License for Kinseth Hospitality Company
Inc. (LC0049070), dba Element by Westin, 314 S. Clinton St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol Liquor License for Iowa City Cantina
LLC (LC0049193), dba Coe Cantina Iowa City, 181/2 S.
Clinton St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol Liquor License for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc.
(LC0043885) (Outdoor Service Area), dba Los Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208
N. Dodge St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc. (LC0043885), dba
Los Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Colonial Bowling, Inc. (LC0051825), dba
Colonial Bowling Inc., 2253 Old Highway 218 S.
8. Class C Retail Liquor License for La Familia Ortiz Inc. (LC006027), dba
La Rumba Latino Bar, 1859 Lower Muscatine Rd.
6A Tobacco and Device Retailer Permits - New
Resolution approving applications for retail tobacco, tobacco products, alternative
A,j-;o i nicotine products, vapor products, and device retailer permits, as required by Iowa
Code 453A.47A and Iowa Code 453E.3. [High Mart, 923 S. Riverside Dr.]
7. Consent Calendar— Resolutions and Motions
7.a October 2025 Disbursements
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $20,432,627.34 for the period
of October 1 through October 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.
7.b ICDD SSMID FY27 Preliminary Budget
Motion to accept the proposed FY27 preliminary budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown District
Advisory Board.
Comment: Per the Operating Agreement between the Iowa City Downtown
District (ICDD) and the City of Iowa City, the ICDD Advisory Board must hold a
public meeting, consider approval of the preliminary proposed budget, and submit
it to City Council by December 1 each year.
7.c So.6 SSMID FY27 Preliminary Budget
Motion to accept the proposed FY27 preliminary budget for the South of
6 Business District, as approved by the South of 6 Advisory Board.
Comment: Per the Operating Agreement between the South of 6 Business
District (So.6) and the City of Iowa City, the So.6 Advisory Board must hold a
public meeting to consider approval of the proposed preliminary budget and
submit it to City Council by December 1 each year.
December 9, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 3
7.d Personnel Policies Update
Resolution rescinding the 2024 Personnel Policies and adopting
26 - a7q updated Personnel Policies.
Comment: The City's Personnel Policies have been recently reviewed and updated
by staff and are now being presented for adoption by the City Council.
7.e Storage Area Network Upgrade
Resolution authorizing the procurement of equipment to upgrade the storage
area network for ITS operations.
Comment: This Resolution will approve the Purchase of a PowerStore Storage
system from CDWG to upgrade the existing Area Network System. This purchase
will exceed the City Manager's spending authority of $200,000.00 thereby
requiring City Council approval. The City expects to expend approximately
$644,000.00 on this purchase.
7.f Purchase of condominium unit at 4675 Herbert Hoover Highway.
Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a condominium unit located
-2,5 at 4675 Herbert Hoover Highway.
Comment: Staff has negotiated a purchase agreement contingent on Council
approval. This acquisition will add a 3 -bedroom townhouse to the City -owned
affordable housing portfolio managed by the Iowa City Housing Authority. The unit
will be rented to households with incomes under 60% of the Area Median Income
(AMI) at or below the Fair Market Rent of $1,702. Because Housing Authority
funds are being used for a portion of the purchase, Housing Choice Voucher
households must be prioritized for tenancy. The purchase price is $299,000.
December 9, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 4
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Animal Care and Adoption Center Training Addition Project
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for the Animal Care and Adoption Center Training
Addition Project.
Comment: This item awards the contract for construction of the Animal Care and
Adoption Center Training Addition Project. Five (5) bids were received prior to the
November 19th deadline:
Bidder Name
it . State
Bid
Peak Construction Grou
edar Ra ids, IA
$906,000
City Construction Grou
Iowa Citv. IA
$928,200
Garling Construction
elle Plaine, IA
$957,000
Tdoon Construction Grou
edar Ra ids, IA
$998,000
Swanson Construction
ettendorf, IA
$1,115,000
Engineer's Estimate
$940,000
Peak Construction Group, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa submitted the lowest
responsive, responsible bid. Staff recommends awarding the Contract for the
base bid for the Animal Care and Adoption Center Training Addition Project to
Peak Construction Group, Inc.
Terrell Mill Roller Park Project
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Terrell Mill Roller Park Project.
Comment: This agenda item awards the Terrell Mill Roller Park Project. Four (4)
bids were submitted prior to the December 2, 2025, deadline:
Bidder Name
City
Bid Amount
Vieth Construction Corporation
Cedar Falls, Iowa
$1,995,039.80
Triple B Construction Corporation
Wilton, Iowa
$2,025,913.55
II American Concrete, Inc.
West Liberty, Iowa
$2,314,894.56
Portzen Construction, Inc.
Dubuque, Iowa
$2,406,118.36
Engineers Estimate
$1,750,000.00
Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa submitted the lowest
responsive, responsible bid of $ 1,995,039.80. Staff recommends awarding
the contract for the base bid for the Terrell Mill Roller Park Project to Vieth
Construction Corporation.
December 9, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 5
8. Consent Calendar— Setting Public Hearings
8.a 2026 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on January 6, 2026, on the project manual and
Z5 estimate of cost for the construction of the 2026 Parking Garages Maintenance
and 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.
Comment: This item will set the public hearing for the 2026 Parking Garages
Maintenance and Repair Project. This project focuses on maintenance and repairs
at the Chauncey Swan, Court Street Transportation Center, and Dubuque Street
Ramps. The estimated construction cost is $1,250,000 and will be funded by the
Parking Fund.
8.b Collector Well No. 1 Structural / Electrical Upgrades and Well Reconstruction
Project
Resolution setting a public hearing on January 6, 2026 on project manual and
-XV7 estimate of cost for the construction of the Collector Well No.1 Structural/Electrical
—� Upgrades and Well Reconstruction 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.
Comment: This project includes the reconstruction of the Collector Well No. 1 roof
to accommodate new access hatches, upgrades to existing pumping, electrical,
and HVAC equipment, as well as the rehabilitation of the collector well with the
construction of two new 12-inch laterals, and the connection of the new sludge
lagoon effluent line. The estimated construction cost is $3,480,000 available in
the Collector Well No.1 Reconstruction Project Account #W3322.
8.c Iowa City Fire Department Station 2 Ambulance Agreement
Resolution setting a public hearing for January 6, 2026 regarding the intent to
enter into a Sharing and Indemnification Agreement with Johnson County to allow
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Johnson County Ambulance Service to store and operate an ambulance from Fire
Station 2.
Comment: This agreement provides for an Johnson County ambulance to be
located at Fire Station 2 in Iowa City. Adding this resource to the west side of the
community will aid in the medical and trauma care of our residents. Because this
agreement could be construed as a lease and leases greater than three years in
length require a public hearing, a public hearing is being set.
9. Consent Calendar — Correspondence
9.a Establish a "No Parking Here to Corner" parking prohibition on the west side
of Westgate Street
9.b Installation of a "Stop" sign on High Street at the intersection with Momingside
Drive
December 9, 2025 Iowa City City Council Agenda Page 6
End of Consent Calendar
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10. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
Public comment is intended so that members of the public may be heard by Council.
Because Community Comment is for items not properly noticed on the agenda,
Council cannot engage in discussion or debate due to open meetings laws.
Only in- person comments will be allowed for Community Comment. Public comment
for specific agenda items, which must be directly related to that agenda item, may be
made in -person or remotely.
Individuals will be provided 3 minutes to speak. The Community Comment period
will end at 7:00 p.m. unless an extension is needed to meet a minimum 30 minutes
of total time allocated for the Community Comment period.
The Mayor reserves the right to reduce the 3 minute period based on the
number of individuals desiring to speak. Additional comments can be sent to
the City Council via council@iowa-city.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
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11. Planning & Zoning Matters
11.a Rezoning - West of Ava Circle and south of Kennedy Parkway
Ordinance rezoning approximately 13.60 acres of property from Interim
Development — Research Park (ID -RP) to Medium Density Single -Family
Residential (RS-8) for 4.75 acres and Rural Residential (RR-1) for 8.85 acres
for property located at west of Ave Circle and south of Kennedy Parkway
eX �� (REZ25-0014).
Comment: At its November 5 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning. Adoption of this rezoning will allow for
the development of 19 single-family dwellings.
1. Public Hearing
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2. Consider an Ordinance (First Consideration)
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12. Regular Formal Agenda
12.a
Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project
Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary
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for construction of the Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Comment: The City of Iowa City must acquire right -of- way, fee title, permanent
easements and/or temporary construction easements for the Taft Avenue
Reconstruction Project. The Project generally includes the reconstruction of Taft
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Avenue from American Legion Road to Lower West Branch Road.
1. Public H anng
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12.b
Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance
Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled 'Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities', Article C, "Potable Water Use and Service." (First Consideration)
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Comment: An Ordinance to allow for the implementation of water conservation
measures during emergencies limiting the availability of drinking water such as
equipment failures, source water contamination, prolonged loss of electrical
power, or natural catastrophes. The ordinance is structured to provide a phased
approached to water use curtailment to maintain public and private functions to the
greatest extent possible without compromising the integrity of the drinking water
system.
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12.c
Trash Removal in Downtown Alleys
Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste," Section 7, entitled "Storage of Solid
Waste," to require property and business owners within the downtown area
subject to the solid waste container permit system to contract with a commercial
waste hauler. (First Consideration)
Comment: The City Code provides that solid waste haulers must have a permit to
place their solid waste containers (aka, dumpsters) in the alleys in central Iowa
City, and currently only Republic Services of Iowa (Republic) has a permit to do
so. Although most businesses and owners contract with Republic for trash
removal, some do not, and the City and the Downtown District have received
complaints that trash is deposited into containers paid for by others. This
ordinance requires all owners and businesses to contract for the collection of trash
and recycling materials and to provide to the City upon request a copy of the
contract.
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12A Downtown SSMID Renewal
Ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and Fees" of the City Code, to
re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement
District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa; and
providing for the establishment of an operation fund and the levy of an annual tax
in connection therewith. (Second Consideration)
Comment: On September 12, 2025, a petition for the re-establishment of the Iowa
City Downtown Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for ten
(10) years was filed with the City Clerk. The petition contains signatures of at least
25% of the property owners representing at least 25% of the assessed valuation in
the proposed district as required by state law. Pursuant to State Code, the
Planning and Zoning Commission prepared an Evaluative Report regarding the
proposed district and then at the October 20, 2025 meeting, City Council set and
posted notice of a public hearing to consider an Ordinance re-establishing the Iowa
City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District for a period of ten
years in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 386.
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12.e
Burlington Street Bridge Replacement Project
Resolution establishing the design concept as necessary to begin
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engineering design documents for the Burlington Street Bridge Replacement
Project.
Comment: This agenda item approves the design concept for the Burlington
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Street Bridge Replacement Project. Specifically, staff is asking for confirmation of
the design concept related to the bridge type, Burlington Street intersection
improvements with adjacent streets, grade separated pedestrian crossings at the
Burlington Street/Riverside Drive/Highway 1 and 6/Grand Avenue intersection,
pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the Burlington Street bridge, Burlington Street
dam safety improvements, roadway improvements to S Grand Avenue, and two-
way traffic on Grand Avenue, Byington Road and Melrose Avenue.
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Iowa City 2026 State Legislative Priorities
Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2026 state legislative priorities.
Comment: Prior to the start of each State of Iowa legislative session, the City
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Council typically adopts state legislative priorities by formal resolution and
communicates the City's positions on those issues to our elected delegation. The
City's 2026 state legislative priorities are based on issues impacting the
community and City Council priorities, including those reflected in their 2023-2028
Strategic Plan.
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13. Council Appointments
13.a Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026
— December 31, 2030 (Term
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rfor Nancy Carlson on 12/31//202/5).
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13.b Planning & Zoning Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment- June 30, 2026 (Scott Ouellhlorst resigned).
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14. Announcement of Vacancies - New (The Boards, Commissions and Committee
Application can be found at the following: https://www.icgov.org/bccapp)
14.a Announcement of Vacancies - New
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an At -Large representative to
fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2027 (Rachel Kinker
resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 202
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15. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous (The Boards, Commissions and Committee
Application can be found at the following: https://www.icgov.org/bccapp)
15.a Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired tens,
upon appointment - December 31, 2027 (Robert Traer resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year tens,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Tenn 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).
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).
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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 (Tenn 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 tens and a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Wocdlawn 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.
16. City Council Information — e Y--(-y-a-
17. Report on Items from City Staff
. City Manager's Office
. City Attorney
• City Clerk
18. Adjourn
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