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Summary of Minutes
August 18, 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 regular meeting, held via Zoom Meeting Platform. Mayor Teague
presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff
members present: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dulek, Fruehling, Havel, Brotherton, Ford Hightshoe,
Nagle-Gamm, Bockenstedt, Seydell-Johnson. UISG: Longnecker.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Fair Trade Municipality
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. Regular Work Session Minutes: August 4
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: August 4
3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 6
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Climate Action Commission: July 6
4.b. Planning & Zoning Commission: July 16
4.c. Public Art Advisory Committee: July 2
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)5.a. 1.
5.a Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1,
525 Hwy 1 W.
2. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2,
1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.
3. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3,
2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.
4. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5,
206 E. Benton St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Hall PI. Ventures Corp., dba Airliner Bar,
22 S. Clinton St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabe's, 330
E. Washington St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's Oasis, L.L.C., dba Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St.
8. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Stadium Dr.
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9. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Stadium Dr.
10. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 965
Stadium Dr.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 965
Stadium Dr.
12. Class C Liquor License for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Evashevski Dr.
13. Outdoor Service Area for Aramark Sports and, dba Aramark, 960
Evashevski Dr.
14. Class C Liquor License for McQuiggan's on 1, L.L.C., dba
Hudson's South Side Tap, Highway 1 W, Suite 482
15. Outdoor Service Area for McQuiggan's on 1, L.L.C., dba Hudson's
South Side Tap, Highway 1 W, Suite 482
16. Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and Shine, LLC, dba
Short's Burger and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.
17. Class C Liquor License for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
18. Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Wayne's LLC, dba Short's
Burgers -Eastside, 521 Westbury Dr.
19. Class B Liquor License for Kinseth Iowa City LLC, dba Hilton
Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
20. Outdoor Service Are for Kinseth Iowa City LLC, dba Hilton Garden
Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class E Liquor License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St. [Removed from
consent calendar]
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $22,326,652.56 for
the period of July 1 through July 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. Resolution amending budgeted positions in the Finance Department by
reclassifying the Controller position in the Accounting Division to an
Assistant Finance Director position in the Finance Administration
Division, deleting the position of Purchasing Agent from the Purchasing
Division and adding one full-time Procurement Coordinator position, and
amending the Administrative pay plan by deleting the positions of
Controller, grade 29, and Purchasing Agent, grade 28, and adding the
positions of Assistant Finance Director, grade 31 and Procurement
Coordinator, grade 27. (Resolution 20-189)
6.c. Resolution authorizing the procurement of Axon Taser 7 Conducted
Energy Device Bundles for the City of Iowa City. [Deferred to 9/1/2020]
6.d. Resolution on Unclassified Salary Compensation for Fiscal Year 2021 for
the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. (Resolution 20-190)
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6.e. Resolution to provide the 15% required local match as part of a Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program application to purchase property in the 100 -
year floodplain and to authorize the City Manager to submit and sign all
contracts and amendments for said program. (Resolution 20-191)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County for the
contribution and use of $500,000 for affordable housing. (Resolution 20-192)
6.g. Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool LED
Lighting Project. (Resolution 20-193)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for September 1, 2020 on a resolution to
amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use map designation from
public/private open space to general commercial for 3.11 acres of
property located north of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and west of Camp
Cardinal Road.
7.b. Resolution setting public hearing for September 1, 2020 on a ground
lease with Iowa City Hotel Associates, LLC for space to store a solid
waste container at 150 E. Court Street. (Resolution 20-194)
7.c. Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2020 Operating
Budget. (Resolution 20-195)
7.d. Resolution determining the necessity of and setting dates of a
consultation (September 4, 2020) and public hearing (October 6, 2020)
on a proposed Amendment No.16 to the City -University Project 1 Urban
Renewal Plan in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. (Resolution 20-196)
8. Correspondence
8.a. COVID-19/Mask Mandate: Marc Dennis, Rion Wendland, Adam
Learnahan
8.b. Black Lives Matter Movement/Systemic Racism/Police Policies: Iowa
Freedom Rides, Palmer Holden, James Raymond, Carol deProsse (x3),
Tom Birkenholz
8.c. James Alan McPherson: Bennett Sims, John Kenyon, James Galvin,
Bruce Harrold
B.d. Affordable Housing; Jessica Melkus, Bob Welsh
8.e. Happy Hollow Balifield: Sara Meierotto
8.f. Remove (1) "Disabled Parking" space in front of 1103 Pickard Street
8.g. Don Spellman: Improvements and Ideas for Mercer Park Aquatic Center
8.h. David Weldon: 380 express [Staff response included]
8.i. Audry Haught: Olde Towne Village
8.j. Rod Sullivan: CAREN law
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End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Bergus stated she would like the item deferred to allow time to receive
supplemental information from the Police department prior to approving the purchase.
City Manager Fruin and Interim Police Chief Brotherton provided information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer item 6.c (Procurement of Axon Taser 7 Conducted Energy
Device Bundles) to the September 1st City Council meeting. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Mims.
Councilor Taylor noted the correspondence and asked for clarification on the
renaming policy. Assistant City Attorney Dulek and City Manager Fruin provided
information.
The following individuals appeared regarding item 6.c (Procurement of Axon
Taser 7 Conducted Energy Device Bundles): Raneem Hamad, David Drustrup,
and Ala Mohamed. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Councilor Bergus noted the public comment process and noted item 6.f and the
funds going to the Housing Trust Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Salih requested the item
be deferred to the next agenda for further discussion. City Manager Fruin
provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Councilor Taylor asked for an update regarding item 8.i (Audry Haught: Old
Towne Village). Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended, removing item 5.b(1).
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Crissy Canganelli, President-elect Housing Trust
Fund regarding item 6.f (Housing Trust Fund contribution); Eric Harris, regarding more
investment in the South District community and IFR demands; Ala Mohamed, regarding
IRF demands for affordable housing; Laurie Crawford, Allison Jaynes and Florence Boos,
bow hunting; Raneem Hamad, regarding IFR demands to release video from the June
3rd incident; Alex Gary, regarding local bars and COVID-19 numbers with the return of
University students; David Drustrup, regarding community safety and accountability, IFR
research and discussion with experts.
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Wetherby Park CDBG Trail 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. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson
presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to approve Resolution 20-197. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Melrose Avenue / IWV Road — Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue
Improvements Project.
A public hearing was held. City Engineer Havel presented information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-198. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 7, entitled
"Weapons," to allow persons to discharge an arrow as part of an approved
deer management plan. (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Taylor.
Motion to accept correspondence. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled
"Animal Services," to prohibit feeding of deer. (First Consideration)
Assistant City Attorney Dulek presented information. The following individual appeared:
Laurie Crawford. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide additional funding for the
City's local emergency housing programs administered by the Shelter House
and CommUnity Crisis Services.
City Manager Fruin provided information. The following individuals appeared: Crissy
Canganelli, Executive Director Iowa City Shelter House and Sara Barron, Executive Director
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-199. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to provide additional funding for the
Center for Worker Justice's emergency relief program.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-200. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Salih.
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16. Resolution approving Public Art Advisory Committee recommendation to
proceed with the process of creating a Black Lives Matter movement art
installation.
Economic Development Coordinator Ford provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-201. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
Agreement with ThinklowaCity to contribute $25,000 in funding to assist Iowa
City BIPOC and Immigrant -Owned Businesses impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic.
Economic Development Coordinator Ford provided information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-202. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Resolution establishing Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Other. (0
Ayes) Councilors Bergus and Weiner presented background information and stated
goals for the commission.
The following individuals appeared: Raneem Hamad and David Drustrup. Individual
Council members expressed their views. Councilor Taylor noted a typo on item #7
(2020 to 2022).
Motion to defer to 9/1/2020. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
19. Council Appointments
19.a. Planning and Zoning Commission -One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Larry Baker
resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Mark Nolte. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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21. 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.
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Zachary
Rochester resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., September 29, 2020.
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.
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Katie Sarsfield
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., September 8, 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 St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
22. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
23. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
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24. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - none
b. Assistant City Manager - none
C. City Attorney - none
d. City Clerk - none
25. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn and return to the work session at 9:46 pm. Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
BrIEr6e Teague, Magor
Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 11, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, August 4, 2020, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, S. Bowers, Havel, Hightshoe, Russett,
Bockenstedt, Nagle-Gamm, Seydell-Johnson, Ford
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
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.
COVID-19 Update
City Manager Fruin provided an update regarding a proposal for a rapid response housing / utility
support program that could be implemented as the pandemic progresses. Staff worked with Councilors
Bergus, Taylor and Weiner to create the proposal. Neighborhood Services Director Hightshoe and City
Attorney Dilkes provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
City Manager Fruin recapped the original funding request and program details from Better Together
and gave an update as to where the program was currently at. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Action: Staff will prepare resolutions providing the City Manager authority to replenish the three locally
funded housing programs up to 1.5 times the original funding amount during the COVID pandemic
through December 31, 2020. The increased spending authority will total $225k.
Staff will work with Shelter House to modify the local relief fund rules as proposed in the 7/30/2020
Information Packet memo (IP7).
Staff will also prepare a resolution contributing $25k for a phase two BIPOC owned business COVID
recovery grant program to be administered through Project Better Together.
Councilor Weiner asked for information on the face covering mandate and University of Iowa move in.
City Manager Fruin noted the mandate had seemed to have a positive impact with a higher level of
compliance. There were 17 calls for service with no citations issued. UISG Liasion Longenecker
stated that the University was not testing students unless they were symptomatic or had known
exposure, move in's are being scheduled as one hour time slots with a limit of 2 people in addition to
the student.
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Councilor Bergus asked for a PPE update. City Manager Fruin updated the Council on the City order of
PPE and distribution efforts.
Continue discussion of Resolution (20-159) of Initial Council Commitments addressing the
Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd
by the Minneapolis Police and calls for action from protesters and residents
Mayor Teague noted IP3 of the July 30th Information Packet - BLM & Systemic Racism Detailed Status
Report. Mayor Teague also asked for updates from Council members and their thoughts on potential
processes to help the Council reach the deadlines for their goals. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Action: Council moved ahead on discussions relating to its commitment to draft a preliminary plan to
restructure the Iowa City Police Department towards community policing. Follow-up includes:
• Staff will build a repository of ideas to be compiled from public input, the non-profit community,
City staff and any other community stakeholders.
• Listening posts will be scheduled both in-person and electronically in order to hear ideas from
the public. Councilors Bergus and Salih will work with the City Clerk on a date for the first event.
• Staff will create a web form to solicit feedback on community policing ideas. The form should be
accessible on the BLM and Police Department pages of the website.
• Staff will work on data compilation and community policing efforts to date to inform discussions
on the preliminary plan.
400 N Clinton Preservation Proposal Update
Senior Planner Russett presented a power point providing background, comments received, Historic
Preservation Commission input, existing conditions vs. redevelopment potential, and revised
plans/elevations. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will contact the owner of 400 N Clinton and proceed ahead with code changes should the
developer indicate a willingness to proceed. Council's preference for affordable housing will be noted
to the developer.
(Adjourned to Formal meeting at 6:50 pm — Resumed Work Session at 7:56 PM)
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion — after formal meeting.
Information Packet Discussion rJuly 23, July 301
➢ July 23 — No discussion.
➢ July 30
1. (I P7, Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: Shelter House
Eviction Prevention Update) Teague noted the item had already been discussed and
Council direction given.
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2. (IP9, Human Rights Commission minutes: June 16 — Council direction requested:
Consider a Resolution on becoming Fair Trade City [Previously distributed in 7/21/20
agenda packet (3.e)]) Councilor Taylor asked for additional information. City Manager
Fruin provided examples and a brief summary of information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will take the lead on making sure the City satisfies the requirements to
become a Fair Trade community.
(IP10, Memo from Parks & Recreation Director: Happy Hollow Park Baseball Field Infield
Conversion [Previously distributed in the 6/25/20 Information Packet (IP4)]) Councilor
Thomas provided a background summary of correspondence sent from Michael
Muhlenbruch from the July 7 agenda packet (7.i). City Manager Fruin and Parks &
Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson provided additional information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Action: Staff should plan to include discussions on the ballfield in the 2022 outreach
meeting for the Happy Hollow playground improvement project and should consider
possible expenses with a field conversion and update the CIP budget submittal
accordingly in the coming year.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [8.f] James Alan McPherson... Councilor Taylor mentioned there was a protocol for naming parks
and other public spaces and asked for staff to update the Council on the process. Mayor Teague
provided information regarding the request and the accomplishments of McPherson. Teague also
suggested leaving the request to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission for their recommendation.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will place the City's park naming policy in the Information Packet. The future Truth &
Reconciliation Commission will be charged with considering renaming of parks and other public
spaces in recognition of the BLM movement.
• [6.a] Amending the Purchasing Manual... Councilor Taylor stated she was happy to see the
minimum wage preference added.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Councilor Weiner thanked everyone who has been wearing face coverings and encouraged others to
wear them. Weiner also offered condolences to the City of Beirut where there had just been a very
large explosion. Councilor Bergus noted the City's progress tracking regarding Black Lives Matter
resolution at icgov.org/BLM and highlighted the current board and commission vacancies.
Adjourn 6:46 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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August 4, 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 regular meeting held via Zoom Meeting Platform. Mayor Teague
presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner. Staff
members present: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Sitzman, Bockenstedt, Havel, Sovers,
Ford, Seydell-Johnson. UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom.
Call to Order
Proclamations
2.a. Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week -
Accepted by Jason Havel, City Engineer.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: July 20
3.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: July 21
3.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: July 21
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: May 14
4.b. Airport Commission: June 11
4.c. Climate Action Commission: June 1
4.d. Economic Development Committee: January 27
4.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: June 18
4.f. Human Rights Commission: July 14
4.g. Library Board of Trustees: June 25
4.h. Library Board of Trustees: July 9
4.i. Senior Center Commission: May 21
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Eckhardt Management, Inc., dba 2 Dogs
Pub, 1705 S. 1st Ave.
2. Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts Inc., dba
Martini's, 127 E. College St.
4. Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba J&S Express, 2221
Rochester Ave.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc.,
dba The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.
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6. Class C Liquor License for Restaurante Mexicano EI, dba EI Senor
Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Restaurante Mexicano EI, dba EI Senor
Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
8. Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal Inc., dba One Twenty -Six,
126 E. Washington St.
9. Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
10. Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr., Suite 1
11. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Jaxco, LLC, dba George's Buffet, 312 E.
Market St.
13. Class C Liquor License for Immerfall Investments, LLC, dba
Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
14. Class C Liquor License for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3, LLC, 114
S. Clinton St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor 219 Entertainment, dba
Players, 219 Iowa Ave.
2. Class E Liquor License for lowa76 LLC, dba Downtown Liquor,
315 S. Gilbert St.
5.c. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
5.d. Liquor License - Renewals
Class C Liquor License for Cactus 3, LLC, dba Cactus 3, LLC, 114
S. Clinton St.
5.e. Resolution to issue a New Cigarette Permit to the following:
1. Iowa 76 LLC dba Downtown Liquor, 315 S. Gilbert St.
(Resolution 20-178)
Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution Approving and Adopting the new Purchasing Manual for City
Procurement. (Resolution 20-179)
6.b. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Asphalt
Resurfacing 2020 Project. (Resolution 20-180)
6.c. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order #1 to the
contract between Vieth Construction Corporation and the City of Iowa
City, Iowa for extra work on the Burlington and Madison Intersection
Improvements Project. (Resolution 20-181)
6.d. Resolution accepting the work for the water main public improvements for
Woodland Ridge Water Main Extension, and declaring public improvements
open for public access and use. (Resolution 20-182)
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6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the 2019 Iowa City Kickers Soccer
Park Field Addition Project. (Resolution 20-183)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application for Whispering
Meadows Park and to sign a grant agreement if awarded. (Resolution 20-184)
Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on August 18, 2020 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wetherby Park
CDBG Trail Improvements 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 20-185)
Correspondence
8.a. COVID-19/Mask Mandate: Carol deProsse, James O'Gorman, Amy
Charles, Mark Banowetz, Troy Bond, Marvin Dennis, Cathy Kovach,
John Bowman, Richard Keller, Hailey Bomar, Ed Lorson, Lynn
Gallagher, Katharine Nicholson, Diane Norden, Linda Quinn, Rick and
Diane Lahr, Pat Bowen, Jan Locher, Carol Buchmiller, Becky Hall, Mary
Kirkpatrick, Sally Hartman, P.H. Heckel, Joyce Myer, Aaron Silander,
Sandra Schuldt, Dan Lechay, Karen Fox, Becky Ross, Dave Gallaher,
Tim Borchardt
8.b. Black Lives Matter Movement/Systemic Racism/Police Policies: Carol
deProsse
8.c. Peter Kaboli: Alcohol consumption downtown
8.d. Maya Sims: Community Transportation Committee
8.e. Robert Dostal: Curbside Recycling
8.f. James Alan McPherson: David Leshtz, Lynette Marshall, Jane Van Voorhis
8.g. Sylvia Jones: Renting in Iowa City [Staff response included] [Previously
distributed in the 7/21 agenda packet #6.i]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
The following individuals appeared: Maya Slms, Audrey Keith, Taehun Kim / Ian,
and David Drustrup regarding the Community Transportation Commission;
Raneem Hamad and David Drustrup regarding the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Sara Barron, Executive Director Johnson County
Affordable Housing Coalition, regarding affordable housing; Florence Boos, bow hunting in
Iowa City (Item 14).
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10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. A letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment for a
conditional use permit to allow a commercial communications tower at the 4200
block of Yvette St. SW in unincorporated Johnson County.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Steve Ward, Ward Developers. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Heinz Road Urban Renewal
Plan to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power
point for items 11, 12 and 13.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-186. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Scott Six Urban Renewal Plan
to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-187. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
13. Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Sycamore & First Avenue Urban
Renewal Plan to add projects to the Urban Renewal Area.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-188. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 7, entitled
"Weapons," to allow persons to discharge an arrow as part of an approved
deer management plan. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Dilkes and City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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15. Council Appointments
15.a. Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2023. (Larry Baker
resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer appointment to the 8/18 meeting. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by
P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. 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.
Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Katie Sarsfield
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., September 8, 2020.
17. 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.
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 St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson)
Vacancies will remain open until filled
18. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
19. City Council Information - No updates given.
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Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:56. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by M. Salih. Motion
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Passed. (7 Ayes)
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August 6, 2020 - 3:00 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 via Zoom Meeting Platform.
Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor,
Teague, Weiner. Council members absent: Thomas. Staff members present: Fruin,
Dilkes, Fruehling.
Call to Order
2. Consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge
is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to
that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
(City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk).
Motion to adjourn to executive session. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Thomas.
(Council returned to open session — 5:49 pm)
3. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 5:49 pm. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (5 Ayes) Absent: Salih, Thomas.
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