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Summary of Minutes
March 24, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or
impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the
public presented by COVID-19.
Iowa City City Council Electronic special meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih,
Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Ralston, Bockenstedt, Nagle-Gamm, Knoche, Havel. UISG: Wu, Longnecker.
Call to Order
Mayor Teague noted the process for public comments during electronic meetings.
2. Proclamations
2.a. Transgender Day of Visibility - Human Rights Commissioner Cathy McGinnis
accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 3
3.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: March 3
3.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: March 3
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Community Police Review Board: February 11
4.1b. Housing & Community Development Commission: February 20
4.c. Library Board of Trustees: January 23
4.d. Public Art Advisory Committee: February 6
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Chauncey Entertainment, dba 404
Social, 404 E. College St.
2. Class C Liquor License for ESC Endeavors, LLC, dba TCB Pool
Hall, 114 E. College St. (Removed from agenda as requested - see
correspondence in the 3/23 late handouts)
3. Class E Liquor License for Wise Food LLC, dba City Liquor, 425 S.
Gilbert St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Troon Beverages Inc., dba Finkbine
Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
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5. Class E Liquor License for Twin City Iowa LLC, dba Iowa City BP,
2875 Commerce Dr.
5.b. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, L.C., dba Suburban
BP Amoco - Keokuk St., 1905 Keokuk St.
2. Class C Beer Permit for Dolgencorp, LLC, dba Dollar General Store
#8137,41 Highway 1 W.
3. Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 E.
College St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Mexico Undo II, Inc., dba Mexico Undo
Grill & Cantina, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Lindo II, Inc., dba Mexico Undo
Grill & Cantina, 1857 Muscatine Rd.
6. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba The
Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.
5.c. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits to the following:
1. Wise Food LLC., dba City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert St.
2. GB license, LLC, dba goPuff, 1907 Stevens Dr.
(Resolution 20-64)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,137,220.75 for
the period of January 1 through January 31, 2020, 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
Code.
6.b. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $10,373,479.25 for
the period of February 1 through February 29, 2020, 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
Code.
6.c. Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City.
6.d. Resolution approving Amendment #2 to an Agreement for Private
Development between the City of Iowa City, Hieronymus Square
Developers, L.L.C., Iowa City ES Hotel, L.L.C., and HS3 L 4, L.L.C.
(Resolution 20-65)
6.e. Resolution to remove Board Member Samuel Conaway from the
Community Police Review Board.
(Removed from agenda — see correspondence in the 3124 late handouts)
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6.f. Resolution Amending FY2020 Inter -fund Transfers. (Resolution 20-66)
6.g. Resolution authorizing the procurement of professional and technical
services for Hickory Hill Park Natural Areas Management for the City of
Iowa City. (Resolution 20-67)
6.h. Resolution rejecting bids received on March 11, 2020 for the Robert A
Lee Recreation Center Phase 2 Improvements Project. (Resolution 20-68)
6.1. Resolution authorizing the installation of speed humps on Jefferson
Street and Glendale Road, between Clapp Street and 7th Avenue.
(Resolution 20-69)
6.j. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Water Distribution
East Pressure Zone Project. (Resolution 20-70)
6.k. Resolution rescinding award and fixing new time and place for receipt of
bids for the rebidding of the FY20 Wastewater Clarifier Repairs Project,
and directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids. (Resolution 20-71)
6.1. Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 1 and Sunset Street
Traffic Signal Improvement Construction Project. (Resolution 20-72)
6.m. Resolution accepting the work for the 2019 Landfill Gate Replacement
Construction Project. (Resolution 20-73)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 7, 2020, on a proposal to
convey a single family home located at 1234 Sandusky Drive.
(Resolution 20-74)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on April 7, 2020 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa Avenue Bridge
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. (Resolution 20-75)
7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing for the April 21, 2020 City Council
meeting regarding the FY2021 Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit.
(Resolution 20-76)
8. Correspondence
B.a. Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: South
District Form -Based Code
8.b. University of Iowa Power Plant: Tom Carsner, Becky Hall, Del Holland
B.c. Deer Management: Laurie Crawford, Zac Wedemeyer [Staff response
included]
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B.d. Eric Mueller: Iowa City Parking Garages [Staff response included]
8.e. David Rhodes: street cleaning [Staff response included]
8.f. COVID-19 issues: Rasmus Schlutter, Austin Wu, Iowa City Tenants
Union (ICTU), Brook Dearborn Huston, Michael Halbousi, Dan Shaw,
Johnson County Affordbale Housing Coalition, Michael Berg, Craig Owsley,
Matthew Blackwell, Jennifer Marsh, Rob Myers
8.g. Carol deProsse: Downtown bar
8.h. Marla Bailey: Iowa City public Library
8.t. Austin Wu: Letter from UISG regarding the potential development at 12
E. Court St
8.j. Removal of (1) Disabled Parking space in front of 1523 Broadway Street
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended, removing item 5.a(2) and
6.e from the agenda as requested. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Transportation Planner Ralston provided information regarding item 6.i. The
following individuals appeared: Rachel Carlson and Theresa Biancheri. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence for item 5.a(2) from Erin McKean, item
6.e from Samuel Conaway, and item 6.i from Feather Lacy, Rachael
Carlson, Theresa Blanched, Jenn Bowen. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) - No one appeared.
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution approving the lease of land at the Waterworks Prairie Park to
MidAmerican Energy Company for a large-scale solar energy system.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin provided background information.
Adam Joblonski, Mid American Energy, presented a power point. The following
individuals appeared: Jerry Wetlaufer, Regenia Bailey. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to continue public hearing and defer item to the April 7th meeting.
Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Lynette Marshall, Miriam Kashia,
James Ankrum, Gail Bishop, Charlene Lange, Carol deProsse, Laurie
Crawford, Viana Rocket, Patricia Ryan, Casey Mahon, Stephen Locher, Sue
O'Doristo, Kim Palmer, Darrow Center, Liz Moore, Robert Sessions,
Feather Lacy, Katherine Carolan, Sherri Bergstrom, Jim Walters, Jim
Trepka. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $11,600,00 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-77. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-78. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution authorizing the issuance of $12,145,000 General Obligation bonds,
series 2020, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-79. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution amending the FY2020 Operating Budget.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-80. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
A public hearing was held. Assistant City Manager Monroe presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-81. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-82. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
Consent Order between the City of Iowa City and the Environmental Protection
Agency regarding zinc effluent limitations at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Council member Taylor noted a typo. Public Works Director Knoche provided
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to approve Resolution 20-83. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works", Chapter 3, "City
Utilities", Article D, "Wastewater Treatment Works Users", Section 6, "Building
Sewers and Connections"; and Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works
Indirect Discharge", Section 4, "Pretreatment Standards", Subsection B(2) to
establish updated influent limitations for Zinc. (First Consideration)
Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
19. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
the 28E agreement between the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, the City of
Coralville and the City of North Liberty for the Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Center a/k/a the GuideLink Center ("the Center").
Council member Mims provided background information and a summary services
at the Center. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-84. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
20. Council Appointments
20.a. Civil Service Commission -One vacancy to fill a four-year term. April 7,
2020 - April 1, 2024. (Term expires for Richard Wyss)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Richard Wyss. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
21. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Effective June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. (Vero Rose Smith
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - April 4, 2022. (Stephanie Houser resigned)
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Airport Zonina Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-
year term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly
advertised) '
Historic Preservation Commission (E. Colleae St) - One vacancy to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for
Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee
Shope resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
22. Community Comment - The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison,
presented UISG updates. Dan Shaw appeared regarding CODVID-19.
23. City Council Information - Council members reported on various meetings attended,
upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
24. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - none
b. City Attorney - none
C. City Clerk - none
25. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
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March 3, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E
Washington St. Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims,
Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin
Monroe, Dulek, Fruehling.
Unless otherwise noted all actions were affirmative and unanimous.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph
(property acquisition) shall be available for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0.
Council returned to open session 5:28 p.m.
Moved by Mims, seconded by Salih, to adjourn special meeting 5:29 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 11, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 3, 2020, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longnecker
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Dulek, Fruehling, Bristow, Brotherton, Torres, Neeld, Hightshoe, Russett,
Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Rummel, Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Seydell-Johnson, Fleagle, Hall,
Barker, Platz
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Historic Preservation Year -in -review
Historic Preservation Planner Bristow presented a power point on the following:
- Background on the National Historic Preservation Act and the Certified Local Government
(CLG) Program.
- Maps outlining Iowa City's Historic Districts, Conservation Districts and Local Landmarks.
- Historic Preservation Commission — General Information, Locating Historic Properties, Local
Historic Landmarks, Managing, Protecting, and preserving Historic Properties, the Historic
Preservation Fund
- Public Education and the Historic Preservation Awards Banquet.
- Summary of Commission accomplishments, projects, grants, successes and challenges.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Police Department Outreach Update
Police Captain Brotherton, Community Outreach Assistant Torres,
with K-9 Luke presented the following:
- Updates to the Community Outreach Division
- Upcoming Events
- Introductions by Torres and Neeld
Community Relations Officer Neeld
- Blue Able Project — Autism Awareness and Disability awareness program
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [4] Proclamations ... Mayor Teague noted there were several proclamations to read at the formal
meeting and asked for volunteers from the Council to help read them.
• [8.a] UISG Appointment... Council member Taylor thanked former UISG Alternate Liaison Charlotte
Lenkaitis for her service and welcomed Ryan Longnecker as the new Alternate.
Information Packet Discussion [February 20, February 271
➢ February 20 — no discussion
Council Work Session
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➢ February 27
1. (IP4, Pending City Council Work Session Topics) City Manager Fruin noted the Climate
Action Commission would possibly be presenting at the next work session.
2. (IP5, 2018-2019 Strategic Plan Summary Report) Mayor Teague gave a reminder for the
Strategic Plan Meeting Tuesday, 3/10 at 1:00 PM at the Eastside Recycling Center —
Education Center — 2401 Scott Blvd SE
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 6:16 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
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March 3, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague,
Thomas, Weiner. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Dulek, Fruehling, Knoche, Sovers,
Clow, Durst, Russett, Hall, Fleagle, Brotherton, Platz. UISG: Wu, Longnecker.
Call to Order
Mayor Teague's made a statement regarding the passing of former City Attorney William F.
Sueppel.
2. Student Leadership Awards - Mark Twain Elementary
2a. Joshua Alvarenga
2b. Tawanna Cook
2c. Mohamed Abdalla
3. MidAmerican Energy Company — Energy Rebate Incentives Iowa City Public
Works Complex Phase 1
Presentation by Ron Knoche, Public Works Director and Brian Gibbs, MidAmerican
Energy Company, Key Account Manager for the City of Iowa City.
4. Proclamations
4.a. Special Olympics Month - Accepted by Joyce Rossie, Zach Knosp, Jill Michalek,
Mallory Earnest, Justin Conklin, Chad Sissel, Leah Reisinger, Blake Whipps, Tyler
Kurtz, Nate Kleese, Michelle Snider, and Don Gorvin.
4.b. Bruce Aune Day - Accepted by Bruce Aune.
4.c. International Women's Day - Accepted by Human Rights Commissioner, Bijou
Maliabo.
4.d. Census Day - Accepted by Assistant City Manager, Ashley Monroe.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 5 — 10)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
5. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a. UISG & GPSG Joint Meeting Minutes: February 11
5.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: February 18
5.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: February 18
5.d. ICCSD Joint Meeting Minutes: February 19
6. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
6.a. Airport Commission: December 12
6.b. Airport Commission: January 9
6.c. Board of Adjustment: November 13
6.d. Board of Adjustment: January 8
6.e. Civil Service Commission: February 19
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6.f. Historic Preservation Commission: January 9
6.g. Housing & Community Development Commission: December 19
6.h. Human Rights Commission: January 7
6.i. Human Rights Commission: January 21
7. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
7.a. Liquor License - New
1. Class E Liquor License for GB License, LLC, dba goPuff, 1907
Stevens Dr., Units C -E
2. Class C Liquor License for Elray Holdings, LLC, dba Elray's Live &
Dive, 211 Iowa Ave.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Prairie Kitchen Store LLC, dba
Prairie Kitchen Store, 160 N. Linn St.
7.b. Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
310 E. Prentiss St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
310 E. Prentiss St.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Kataphone, Chansy dba Thai
Spice Restaurant, The, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200
4. Special Class C Liquor License for Marcus Midwest, LLC, dba
Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
5. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #504,
1310 S. Gilbert St.
6. Class E Liquor License for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #3502,
2303 Muscatine Ave.
7. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O. Elks,
dba B. P. O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
7.c. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
8. Resolutions and Motions
8.a. Motion approving the appointment of Ryan Longnecker as the Alternate
City Council Liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government
(UISG) to the City Council until May 1, 2020.
8.b. Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest a Declaration of Condominium Regime for the 2129-2131
Taylor Drive Condominiums. (Resolution 20-46)
8.c. Resolution establishing a revised schedule of fees and charges for
Parks and Recreation services and programming and rescinding
Resolution Number 19-43 previously establishing said fees and charges.
(Resolution 20-47)
8.d. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Mercer Aquatic
Center Pool LED Lighting Project. (Resolution 20-48)
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8.e. Resolution accepting the work for the Hickory Hill Park Improvements
Project — Phase 1. (Resolution 20-49)
8.f. 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 Midland GIS Solutions, LLC, of Maryville, MO to provide
engineering consultant services for the Asset Management Project.
(Resolution 20-50)
8.g. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Vermeer
Trommel Screen. (Resolution 20-51)
8.h. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the FY20 Wastewater
Clarifier Repairs Project. (Resolution 20-52)
8.i. Resolution of the Iowa City City Council authorizing support for a grant
application by Summer of the Arts for the purpose of receiving benefits
from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation. (Resolution 20-53)
8.j. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest a
parking agreement with Iowa City ES Hotel L.L.C., for use by registered
Element Hotel patrons. (Resolution 20-54)
9. Setting Public Hearings
9.a. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed $11,600,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes) and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 20-55)
9.b. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes) and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 20-56)
9.c. Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2020 Operating
Budget. (Resolution 20-57)
9.d. Resolution setting a public hearing on March 24, 2020 to discuss the
proposed FY2021 Operating Budget, the proposed three-year Financial
Plan for FY2020 - FY2022, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan
2020 - 2024. (Resolution 20-58)
9.e. Resolution of intent to consider the proposed lease of land at the
Waterworks Prairie Park to MidAmerican Energy Company for a large
scale solar energy system and setting a public hearing thereon for March
24, 2020. (Resolution 20-59)
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10. Correspondence
10.a. Dawn Gerlich: construction of new apartments [Staff response included]
10.b. Jerry Bokassa: Issues
10.c. Tim Weitzel: Development Proposal, 400 Block N Clinton St
10.d. Peter Rolnick: bio -asphalt for iowa city? (Original email previously
distributed in the 2/18 meeting packet) [Staff response included]
10.e. Kevin Jepsen: Approval [Staff response included]
10.f. Martha Norbeck: Overview of Energy Performance Targets and LEED
10.g. Allison Jaynes: Disappointment
10.h. Andrew Perkins: Officer Michael Harkrider
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended (Items 5-10). Moved by J.
Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 8.a from Charlotte Lenkaitis.
Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Allison Jaynes regarding deer management and
Linda Vogel, Senior Center Commissioner, with The Center updates.
12. Planning and Zoning Matters
12.a. Ordinance to amend Title 14, Zoning, related to animal -related commercial uses.
(REZ19-14) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4820. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
13. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Prentiss Street Bridge Replacement Project (BROS-3715(663)--8J-52),
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.
A public hearing was held. Special Project Administrator Clow presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-60. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Water Distribution East Pressure Zone 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.
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A public hearing was held. Assistant Superintendent Durst, Water Division, presented a
power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-61. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Scott, Napoleon, and Fairmeadows Park Improvements 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.
A public hearing was held. Superintendent of Parks Hall presented a power point. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7
Ayes)
16. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Wetherby Park Improvements 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.
A public hearing was held. Superintendent of Parks Hall presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-63. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Effective June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. (Vero Rose Smith resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Motion to accept correspondence from Vero Rose Smith. Moved by P.
Taylor, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment - April 4, 2022. (Stephanie Houser resigned)
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Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term. April 7,
2020 - April 1, 2024. (Term expires for Richard Wyss)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College SO - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
19. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates
and Ryan Longnecker, UISG Alternate Liaison, introduced himself.
20. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager — None.
b. City Attorney — None.
C. City Clerk — None.
22. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Kellie <. Fruehling, Cit) Clerk
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