HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-03 Council Minutes - PUBLISH 9-17-24
September 3, 2024 Summary of Minutes Page 1
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5041 Summary of Minutes September 3, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall,
410 E. Washington St., Mayor Teague presiding. Council members present:
Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present:
Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Davies, Ogden, Nagle Gamm, Rummel,
Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Hightshoe. USG: Monsivais, Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Constitution Week
Sharolyn Evans, Member of the Patriot Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, accepting.
2.b Welcoming Week
Sunday Goshit, Cady Gerlach, and Roger Goedken accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: August 20
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: August 20
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 1
4.b Charter Review Commission: August 13
4.c Community Police Review Board: July 9 [See Recommendation]
4.d Council Economic Development Committee: August 12 [See Recommendation]
4.e Historic Preservation Commission: June 13
4.f Historic Preservation Commission: July 11
4.g Housing & Community Development Commission: June 13 [See
Recommendation]
4.h Human Rights Commission: July 23
4.i Library Board of Trustees: July 25
4.j Parks & Recreation Commission: July 10 [See Recommendation]
4.k Senior Center Commission: May 16
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
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5.a Liquor License – Ownership Change
1. Ownership Change for Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban Fuel Express, 2580
Moss Ridge Rd.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban Fuel
Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd.
2. Class B Retail Alcohol License for HWZ L.L.C., dba RJ'Z Express,
2 Escort Lane
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba Taco
Loco Mexican Bar & Grill, 1755 Boyrum St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba Taco Loco
Mexican Bar & Grill, 1755 Boyrum St.
5. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $19,719,016.89 for
the period of July 1 through July 31, 2024, 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 extending the duration of the permit for solid waste containers
in the downtown alleys. (Resolution 24-220)
6.c 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 $200,000 for Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects.
(Resolution 24-221)
6.d 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 to provide engineering consultant services for the Carson
Lake Park Project. (Resolution 24-222)
6.e Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water
main public improvements for the residential apartment building located at
700 S. Dubuque Street, and declaring public improvements open for public
access and use. (Resolution 24-223)
6.f Resolution accepting the work for the City Park Festival Stage Improvements
Project. (Resolution 24-224)
6.g Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Crown Liquor & Smoke. (Resolution 24-225)
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6.h Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right
to hearing from Casey's General Store #3322. (Resolution 24-226)
6.i Resolution accepting payment of $1,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's General Store #3858. (Resolution 24-227)
6.j Resolution accepting payment of $1,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Kum & Go #3502. (Resolution 24-228)
6.k Resolution adopting a policy for use of public right-of-way and City Plaza
for sidewalk cafés and rescinding Resolution No. 23-119. (Resolution 24-229)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on September 17, 2024 on amending
the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. (Resolution 24-230)
8. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
8.a The installation of (6) on-street metered parking spaces, the establishment of
parking meter terms, and tow away zone on the north side of the 200 block
of Lafayette Street.
8.b The installation of (13) on -street metered parking spaces, the establishment of
parking meter terms, and tow away zone on the east side of the 700 block of
South Dubuque Street.
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8 . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] The following
individuals appeared: Kevin Mumm, Brandon Ross.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance amending Title 16, entitled “Public Works,” Chapters 1, entitled
“Streets, Sidewalks and Public Right of Way,” Article A, entitled "Streets,
Sidewalks and Public Right of Way Generally," Section 7, entitled
“Permission Required, Public Right of Way” to establish a permit for short
term use of the right of way. (First Consideration)
Public Works Director Knoche presented information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.b Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5,
Entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 4, Entitled “Use of
Parking Lots” to allow for the establishment of administrative rules for
parking permits to be enforced by a parking permit violation citation. (First
Consideration)
Transportation Director Nagle Gamm presented information. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Ordinance Amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees,"
Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And
Penalties," Section 8 Entitled “Parking” to establish the rate for evening and
weekend parking permits, to decrease meter rates, and establish a fine for
parking permit violations. (First Consideration)
Transportation Director Nagle Gamm presented information. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views. The following individual
appeared: Betsy Potter, Iowa City Downtown District Executive Director.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Dunn voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Kay Boyer. Moved by Mazahir Salih,
seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter
4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties".
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4935. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Chapter
4 entitled "Parking Regulations", Section 1, entitled "Parking Prohibited in
Specified Places" by prohibiting parking within 10 feet of “Yield” signs.
(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4936. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.f Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against Hawkeye Liquor &
Tobacco.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions.
Motion to approve resolution 24-231. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.g Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty-day retail
cigarette permit suspension against Iowa City Fast Break.
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. The following individual appeared: Ketra Hawk
Kroeger, Administrative Manager Reif Oil Company.
Motion to approve resolution 24-232. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2026 (Steven
Miller resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five- year term,
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028 (Term expired for Heather Flynn).
Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a 6-year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029 (Term expired for Dennis Keitel).
Board of Appeals (HVAC Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (formerly advertised as unexpired term
– Lyndi Kiple resigned).
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn Ave.) - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term plus a three-year term, upon appointment - June 30,
2027 (formerly advertised as unexpired term - Kevin Larson resigned).
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
12. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
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13. Report on Items from City Staff
City Clerk Grace provided information.
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:01 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 09/17/2024