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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 17, 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,
Ralston, Knoche, Havel, Sovers. USG: Monsivais, Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a National Hispanic Heritage Month
Manny Galvez, Iowa City Latino Fest Founder/Director and Trinidad Cossio,
Coordinator and Co-Founder of the Iowa City Mexican Folkloric Group 'Corazón
Latino', accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: September 3
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: September 3
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: August 15
4.b Climate Action Commission: August 5
4.c Community Police Review Board: August 20 [See Recommendation]
4.d Planning & Zoning Commission: June 26 [See Recommendations]
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mondo's new Union Brewery,
LC, dba Reunion Brewery, 2319 Heinz Rd
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C.,
dba Bread Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Bread Garden of Iowa City, L.C., dba Bread
Garden Market and Bakery, 225 S. Linn St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC, dba Aramark, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Red Ginger Sushi Bistro
Inc., dba Red Ginger, 1301 S. Gilbert St.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
7. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's
Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
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Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution Amending and Adopting FY2025 Interfund
Transfers. (Resolution 24-233)
6.b Resolution Declaring the City of Iowa City’s Application for the Statewide
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside) Funds for
the Construction of Pedestrian Facilities on Highway 6 and 1 between
Gilbert Street and Orchard Street. (Resolution 24-234)
6.c Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) street sweeper for
Streets Operations. (Resolution 24-235)
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 HDR Inc. to provide engineering consultant services for the Burlington
Street/Highway 1 Bridge Improvements Project. (Resolution 24-236)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for October 1, 2024 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code", to address tobacco sales oriented
retail uses. (REZ24-0006)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on October 1, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2024 Iowa City Parks
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. (Resolution 24-237)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on October 1, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Normandy Drive Storm Sewer
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 24-238)
7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on October 1, 2024 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge
at Iowa Avenue Rehabilitation 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 24-239)
8. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
8.a Establishment of "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition around the cul-
de-sac on Buena Drive.
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End of Consent Calendar
The following individual appeared regarding item 8.a, Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at
Iowa Ave. Project: Jeremiah Kurth.
Councilor Moe noted the project and asked for a timeframe of the process for item 6.d,
Burlington St. / Hwy 1 Bridge Improvements Project. City Engineer Havel provided additional
information.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 8. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, Fenek Coney.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 2025.
Budget Management Analyst Odgen presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council
members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 24-240. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b 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. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4937. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c 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. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4938. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Laura Bergus. 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,"
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. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Dunn voting no.
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Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4939. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Dunn voting no.
11. Council Appointments
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).
Motion to appoint Sophie Donta. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Moe recused.
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.a 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.
13. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff
City staff provided information.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 6:37 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 10/01/2024