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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 December 10, 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: Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present: Fruin,
O’Brien, Goers, Grace, Gardner, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm. USG: Martinez. 1. Call to Order 2. Special Presentations Presentation by Climate and Outreach Coordinator Gardner. Steven Christopher,
Concrete Homes LLC, accepted. 3. Proclamations 3.a Human Rights Day Barbara Eckstein, Board President, Johnson County UNA Association, accepting. 4. Consent Calendar – Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk) 4.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: November 19 4.b Work Session Minutes: November 19 4.c Formal Summary of Minutes: November 19 5. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 5.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: November 7 5.b Board of Adjustment: August 22 5.c Board of Adjustment: October 10 5.d Climate Action Commission: October 7 5.e Climate Action Commission: November 18 5.f Historic Preservation Commission: October 10 5.g Human Rights Commission: November 4 5.h Library Board of Trustees: October 24 5.i Parks & Recreation Commission: September 11 [See Recommendation] 5.j Planning & Zoning Commission: September 18 [See Recommendation] 5.k Planning & Zoning Commission: November 20 [See Recommendations] 5.l Senior Center Commission: October 17 6. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk) 6.a Liquor License – New
1. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey's Marketing Company, dba
Casey's #4589, 2790 N. Dodge St.
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6.b Liquor License – Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Cantina LLC, dba Coa
Cantina Iowa City, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St. 2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Familia Ortiz, Inc., dba La Rumba Latino Bar, 1859 Lower Muscatine
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St. 4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Crown Retail LLC, dba The Crown Liquor, 324 E. Washington St. 5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for GM Retail, LLC, dba GM Mart,
2601 Highway 6 E. 6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Tun Restaurant, LLC, dba Sumo Sushi & Bar, 122 E. Washington St. 7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings, 201 S. Clinton St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for TLP IA, LLC, dba Turkey Leg Pit, 1610
& 1660 Sycamore St. 9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd. 10. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre,
dba Riverside Theatre, 119 E. College St. 11. Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for Willow & Stock, LLC, dba Willow & Stock, 207 N. Linn St. 12. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Pagliai Pizza, LLC, dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Asb Raz, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr. 14. Outdoor Service Area for Asb Raz, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503 Westbury Dr. 15. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Storm Hospitality LLC, dba The
Box, 525 S. Gilbert St. 16. Outdoor Service Area for Storm Hospitality LLC, dba The Box, 525
S. Gilbert St. 6.c Liquor License - Refund
1. Refund of an unused portion of a Class C Retail Alcohol License for PDG
Enterprises, LLC dba Goosetown, 203 N. Linn St. 7. Consent Calendar – Resolutions and Motions 7.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,203,568.22 for the period
of October 1 through October 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. 7.b Resolution rescinding the 2021 Personnel Policies and adopting updated Personnel Policies. (Resolution 24-290)
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7.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a 28E Agreement with
the Iowa Department of Revenue for tobacco enforcement.
(Resolution 24-291) 7.d Resolution approving eligibility for a tax exemption on an improvement
project on commercial property located at 2325 Naples Avenue SW, Iowa City,
Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan. (Resolution 24-292) 7.e Resolution Declaring an Official Intent Under Treasury Regulation 1.150- 2
to Issue Debt to Reimburse the City for Certain Original Expenditures Paid
in Connection with Specified Projects. (Resolution 24-293) 7.f Resolution accepting the work for the Mercer Park and City Park Court
Renovation Project. (Resolution 24-294) 7.g Resolution authorizing acceptance of Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program funds from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency for the Compost Pad Improvements Project
and Compost Turner. (Resolution 24-295) 7.h Resolution canceling the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Avenue
Rehabilitation Project, directing City Clerk to post notice of the cancelation
on the Construction Update Network and on the Iowa League of Cities
website. (Resolution 24-296) 8. Consent Calendar – Setting Public Hearings 8.a Motion setting a public hearing for January 7, 2025, to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 48.6 acres of property located north of N. Scott Blvd. and east of N. Dodge St. from Office Research Park (ORP) zone
and Interim Development Research Park (ID-RP) zone to Mixed Use (MU) zone.
(REZ24-0009) 8.b Motion setting a public hearing for January 7, 2025, to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 27.68 acres of land from Low Density
Multi-Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12)
to Low Density Multi-Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/RM-12) (REZ24-0010). 8.c Motion setting a public hearing for January 7, 2025, to consider an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 31.65 acres of property located East of
Camp Cardinal Road and North of Gathering Place Lane from Medium Density
Single-Family Residential with a Planned Overlay Development (OPD/RS-8) to
Medium Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Overlay Development (OPD/RS-8). (REZ24-0008)
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9. Consent Calendar – Correspondence 9.a Establish "Yield" control for Covered Wagon Drive at the intersection
with Sand Prairie Drive. 9.b Prohibit parking on the east side of the 900 block of Harlocke Street from the end of the street to a point approximately 60 feet north.
9.c Removal of (10) on-street moped parking spaces on the east side of the 300 block of South Dubuque Street and the establishment of (1) 15 Minute Vehicle Loading Zone from 6:30 am to 6 pm with a Tow Away Zone from 2 am to 6 am. End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 4 - 9 . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded
by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
10. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared.
11. Planning & Zoning Matters 11.a Ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Zoning Code", to address tobacco sales oriented retail uses. (REZ24-0006) (Pass & Adopt) Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 24-4941. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent. 12. Regular Formal Agenda 12.a Ordinance amending Title 6, entitled “Public Health and Safety,” Chapter 8, entitled “Prohibited Conduct on Public Buses,” Section 1, entitled “Definitions,” to remove “for a fare” language; and Section 2, entitled
“Prohibited Acts,” to update language and add additional prohibited acts. (First Consideration) Motion to give first consideration as amended. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
Motion to amend ordinance to remove subsection M. Moved by Andrew Dunn,
seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.b Ordinance amending Title 17, entitled “Building and Housing,” Chapter 5,
entitled “Housing Code,” to clarify the dimensions of new patios in Section 17-5-18Q and to clarify parking is not allowed on patios. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
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12.c Resolution lifting the moratorium on the issuance of new tobacco permits in Iowa City, Iowa adopted May 7, 2024 via Resolution 24-129. Motion to approve resolution 24-297. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent. 12.d Resolution establishing the City of Iowa City's 2025 state legislative priorities. Motion to approve resolution 24-298. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.e Resolution adopting an update to the Iowa City City Council Strategic Plan
for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2028.
Motion to approve resolution 24-299. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.f Resolution extending the timeframe for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission to complete its final report.
Motion to approve resolution. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Failed. (0 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
12.g Resolution setting a special election to fill the Council vacancy created by Andrew Dunn’s resignation. Motion to approve resolution 24-300. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Andrew Dunn abstained. Megan Alter absent. 13. Council Appointments
13.a Climate Action Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027 (Katie Byriel declined appointment). Correspondence included in Council Packet. Motion to accept correspondence from Katie Byriel. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent. Motion to appoint Emma Bork. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
14. Announcement of Vacancies - New 14.aHousing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2025, plus a three-year term (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Denise Szecsei resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Denise Szecsei. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent. 15. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 15.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 Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2029 (Term expires for Bryce Parker).
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.
16. City Council Information Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest. 17. Report on Items from City Staff
City staff provided information. 18. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 7:29 P.M. Moved by Andrew Dunn, seconded by Mazahir Salih.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Megan Alter absent.
s/Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:s/Kellie Grace, City Clerk
*Submitted to publish on 12/24/2024