HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-04 Council Minutes - PUBLISH 11-18-24November 4, 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 November 4, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special 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, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Riedinger,
Lyon, Hightshoe, Nagle-Gamm. USG: Martinez.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a CRPS Awareness Month and Color the World Orange Day
Eyad Hanna, accepting.
2.b National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The following members of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating
Board accepting: Hailey Franzen, Jeff Kellbach, Kathryn Davis.
3. Consent Calendar – Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: October 15
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: October 15
3.c Work Session Minutes (Strategic Planning): October 22
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: October 3
4.b Charter Review Commission: October 8
4.c City Council Economic Development Committee: August 16
[See Recommendation]
4.d Civil Service Commission: October 29
4.e Historic Preservation Commission: September 12
4.f Housing & Community Development Commission: September 16
4.g Library Board of Trustees: September 26
4.h Senior Center Commission: September 19
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Kinseth Iowa City, LLC, dba Hilton
Garden Inn, 328 S. Clinton St.
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2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Brixco., LLC, dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc., dba
Los Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Los Agaves Iowa City, Inc., dba Los
Agaves Mexican Grill, 2208 N. Dodge St.
5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go
#51, 323 E. Burlington St.
5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aether Social Club, LLC, dba
Aether Social Club, 1006 Walker Circle
2. Outdoor Service Area for Aether Social Club, LLC, dba Aether Social
Club, 1006 Walker Circle
6. Consent Calendar – Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution approving the City Street Finance Report for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2024. (Resolution 24-263)
6.b Resolution updating the rules and requirements of the Bow Hunt Program and
rescinding Resolution No. 20-213. (Resolution 24-264)
6.c Resolution authorizing the procurement of consulting services to
comprehensively update the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
(Resolution 24-265)
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
Neumann Monson Architects Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa to provide architectural
and engineering consultant services for the Transit and Equipment Facilities
Replacement Project. (Resolution 24-266)
6.e Resolution accepting the work for the right turn lane, pedestrian crossing, and
sidewalk improvements for Timber Valley Run, and declaring public
improvements open for public access and use. (Resolution 24-267)
6.f Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, and paving public improvements for Sandhill Estates – Part Five,
and declaring public improvements open for public access and use.
(Resolution 24-268)
6.g Resolution accepting the work for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project.
(Resolution 24-269)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the Kirkwood Avenue CRANDIC Railroad
Crossing Project. (Resolution 24-270)
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6.i Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Peterson Street Sewer Improvements Project.
(Resolution 24-271)
6.j Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Normandy Drive Storm
Sewer Project. (Resolution 24-272)
6.k Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2024 Iowa City Parks
Improvements Project. (Resolution 24-273)
6.l Resolution setting a new date for receipt of bids for the rebidding of the
Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Avenue Rehabilitation Project,
directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place
for receipt of bids. (Resolution 24-274)
7. Consent Calendar – Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on November 19, 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. (Resolution 24-275)
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on November 19, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Court Hill Trail – Beech to
Scott 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. (Resolution 24-276)
7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on November 19, 2024 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Court Street Reconstruction
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 24-277)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7 . Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
No one appeared.
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9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code", to address
tobacco sales oriented retail uses. (REZ24-0006) (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers provided a brief summary. The following individual appeared:
Aban Baral. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to allow redemption centers
in commercial and industrial zones. (REZ24-0007) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4940. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded
by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.a Resolution approving plans, project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Fire Station 1 and City Hall 3rd Floor Renovation
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.
Senior Facilities Design and Construction Manager Riedinger presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 24-278. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b Ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and Safety”, to create a
new Chapter 11, entitled “Kratom”, to prohibit its sale and distribution.
(Pass and Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Fenek Coney on behalf of Cort Williams and
self, Andrea Weber, Chantal Rozmus, and Carolyn Sherf Ryan. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion No Vote Taken. (0 Ayes)
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Harmsen voting no.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Susan Vileta - Johnson County Public Health,
Stephanie Taylor - American Kratom Association, Laura Crossett.. Moved by
Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Resolution Approving Substantial Amendment #1 to Iowa City's FY24
Annual Action Plan.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-279. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.d Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter of support for
Shelter House that dedicates project-based vouchers upon the award of a
HUD Continuum of Care Builds grant.
Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information.
Shelter House Executive Director, Crissy Canganelli, provided additional information.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 24-280. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Andrew
Dunn. 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)
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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).
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
13. Report on Items from City Staff
14. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:37 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
s/Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk
*Submitted to publish on 11/18/24