HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-15 Council Minutes - PUBLISH 10-29-24October 15, 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 October 15, 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, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Knoche, Sovers, Liston,
Lyon. USG: Monsivais, Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a United Nations Day
Bijou Maliabo, Johnson County United Nations Association Board member,
Neema Maliabo, JCUNA youth, and Peter Gerlach, Executive Director Iowa City
Foreign Relations Council, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: October 1
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: October 1
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: September 19
4.b Charter Review Commission: August 28
4.c Charter Review Commission: September 10
4.d Charter Review Commission: September 28
4.e Climate Action Commission: September 9
4.f Community Police Review Board: September 10
4.g Human Rights Commission: August 27
4.h Library Board of Trustees: August 22
4.i Public Art Advisory Committee: September 5
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Downtown Self
Supported Municipal Improve, dba Iowa City Downtown District
(Dubuque St. Celebration), 10 S. Dubuque St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Colonial Bowling, Inc, dba
Colonial Bowling Inc., 2253 Old Highway 218
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Paper Crane LLC, dba Paper
Crane, 121 N. Linn St.
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5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cactus 3, L.L.C., dba Cactus 3, LLC,
114 S. Clinton St.
2. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Kwik Star #1142,
1907 Keokuk St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City LLC, dba Roxxy, 127
E. College St.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124
S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for JTE Restaurants LLC, dba
estelas fresh mex, 184 E. Burlington St.
6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar
and Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kinseth Hospitality Company Inc.,
dba Element by Westin, 314 S. Clinton St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba
Hilltop Lounge, The, 1100 N. Dodge St.
9. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for India Cafe Corporation,
dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Restaurante Mexicano El Senor Cactus
Inc., dba El Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
11. Outdoor Service Area for Restaurante Mexicano El Senor Cactus Inc., dba
El Senor Cactus, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Underground
Entertainment Inc., dba AlleyCat, 13 S. Linn St. #10
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Corridor Entertainment, L.C.,
dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $17,166,082.54 for the period
of August 1 through August 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 directing the filing of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) certification
under Iowa Code Section 403.19 for the 2024 end of year certification of
urban renewal projects. (Resolution 24-252)
6.c Resolution approving the Fiscal Year Ending 2024 Annual Urban
Renewal Report (AURR). (Resolution 24-253)
6.d Resolution adopting the procedural rules of the Board of Adjustment
and rescinding Resolution No. 24-38. (Resolution 24-254)
6.e Resolution approving an agreement with the Downtown District to allow the
sale and possession of beer and wine during the Dubuque Street
Celebration. (Resolution 24-255)
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6.f Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot E, Monument Hills
Subdivision, Johnson County, Iowa. (Resolution 24-256)
6.g Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services
Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services Department and
the AFSCME pay plan by adding one full-time Housing Program Assistant II
position to grade 11. (Resolution 24-257)
6.h Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary
for construction of the Iowa River Trail Bridge Replacement Project.
(Resolution 24-258)
6.i Resolution authorizing Procurement of Submersible Propeller
Mixers. (Resolution 24-259)
6.j Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Body Worn Cameras and
Evidentiary Storage. (Resolution 24-260)
6.k 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
Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin to provide consultant
services for the Dodge Street Reconstruction Project. (Resolution 24-261)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on November 4, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Bradford Drive Water Main
Replacement 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.
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on November 4, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Fire Station 1 and City Hall 3rd
Floor Renovation 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 24-262)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on November 4, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the High-Service Pump VFD
Replacement 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.
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar items 3 through 7, removing items 7.a and 7.c for
separate consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Public Works Director Knoche provided information on items 7.a and 7.c.
Motion to approve consent calendar items 7.a and 7.c . Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Failed. (0 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence for item 6.k from Audrey Bahrick and Sharon
DeGraw. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to allow redemption centers
in commercial and industrial zones. (REZ24-0007)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. City Attorney
Goers provided additional information. The following individual appeared: Troy
Willard representing the Can Shed. Individual Council members asked questions
and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code", to address
tobacco sales oriented retail uses. (REZ24-0006) (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers presented information. The following individuals appeared:
Bodha Gautam and Dipesh Gautam. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion No Vote Taken. (0 Ayes)
Motion to reconsider motion to amend from October 1, 2024 meeting . Moved
by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Salih
and Teague voting no.
Motion to defer first consideration to 11/04/2024. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded
by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Betsy Potter on behalf of the Iowa City
Downtown District Legislative Committee. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and Safety”, to create a
new Chapter 11, entitled “Kratom”, to prohibit its sale and
distribution. (Second Consideration)
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The following individuals appeared: Carolyn Scheif Ryan, Heidi Sykora, Mac Haddow,
Susan Eppard, Misty Brown, Bud Smith, Lora Romney, Jennifer Gillis, Michael
Rivera, Kevin Mumm, and Michael Rivera. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Alter, Bergus, and Dunn voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Katya Boltanova, Mac Haddow, Kevin
Mumm, Stephanie Taylor. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
11.a Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2025
- December 31, 2029. (Term expires for Bryce Parker)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. (Terms expire for Michal Eynon-Lynch,
Gabriel Sturdevant, John Fraser)
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2024, plus a three-year term (01/01/25 -
12/31/27) (Anya Schafer-Van Houtte resigned).
Human Rights Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2025 - December 31, 2027. (Terms expire for Jahnavi Pandya & Doug Kollasch)
Parks & Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms,
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028. (Terms expire for Aaron Broege &
Alex Hachtman)
Public Art Advisory Committee (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. (Term expires for Rachel He Kinker)
Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three- year terms, January
1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. (Terms expire for Ross Elwin Taylor & Lee
McKnight)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday November 12, 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).
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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.
13. Report on Items from City Staff
City staff provided information.
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:05 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
s/Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk
*Submitted to publish on 10/29/2024