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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 January 7, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council formal meeting, held at City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Mayor Pro Tem Salih presiding. Council members present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Carter, Lyon, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm.
1. Call to Order 2. Proclamations 2.a Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month -Teresa Davidson, CEO/Co-Founder, Chains Interrupted, accepting. 2.b Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -Roger Lusala, on behalf of the Human Rights Commission, and Royceann Porter, President of Black Voices Project, accepting. 3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a Work Session Minutes: December 10 3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: December 10 4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 4.a Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: November 21 [See Recommendation] 4.b Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: December 5 4.c Airport Commission: October 16 4.d Airport Commission: November 14 4.e Charter Review Commission: November 7 4.f Charter Review Commission: November 25 4.g Community Police Review Board: October 16 4.h Community Police Review Board: November 12 [See Recommendation] 4.i Historic Preservation Commission: November 14 4.j Library Board of Trustees: November 21 4.k Public Art Advisory Committee: November 7 4.l Senior Center Commission: November 21 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 The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba Englert Civic Theatre Inc, 221 E. Washington St. 2. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Aldi Inc., dba Aldi Inc #67, 760 Ruppert Rd. 3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave Hospitality, LLC, dba Giddy Up, 118 S. Clinton St. 4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. 5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Baroncini, L.L.C., dba Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St. 6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. 5.b Resolution approving applications for retail tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, and device retailer permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and Senate File 345. (Resolution 25-01) 6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $21,240,404.15 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 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 approving eligibility for a tax exemption on an improvement project on commercial property located at 1650 Willow Creek Drive, Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan. (Resolution 25-02) 6.c Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-03) 6.d Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Court Street Reconstruction Project. (Resolution 25-04) 6.e Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Fire Station 1 and City Hall 3rd Floor Renovation Project. (Resolution 25-05) 6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Court Hill Trail – Beech to Scott Project. (Resolution 25-06) 6.g Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services Department by adding one full-time Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator position. (Resolution 25-07) 6.h Resolution accepting the work for the High Street and Southgate Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project. (Resolution 25-08) 6.i Resolution accepting the work for the 2024 Ridge Road Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project. (Resolution 25-09)
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6.j Resolution accepting the work for the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and paving public improvements for Hickory Trail Estates, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use. (Resolution 25-10) 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 Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to provide engineering consultant services for the Compost Facility Improvements and Expansion Project. (Resolution 25-11) 7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 7.a Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Ashton House and Project Green Gardens - REAP Grant 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 25-12) 7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the High Service Pump Variable Frequency Drive 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 25-13) 7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center Exterior Door and Window 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 25-14) 7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the N. Gilbert 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 25-15) 7.e Resolution setting a public hearing on January 21, 2025 on the project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Parking Garages Maintenance and Repair 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 25-16) End of Consent Calendar Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7 . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared. 9. Planning & Zoning Matters 9.a 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) A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Steve Long, Salida Partners, appeared. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Teague absent, Alter recused. 9.b Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 27.68 acres of property located east of Camp Cardinal Blvd and west of Camp Cardinal Rd from Low Density Multifamily Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12) to Low Density Multifamily Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-12). (REZ24-0010) A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Gina Landau, Naviagte Homes, appeared. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 9.c 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) A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint. Mike Welch, Shoemaker & Haaland, appeared. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 10. Regular Formal Agenda 10.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. (Second Consideration) Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4942. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent.
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10.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. (Second Consideration) Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 4943. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 11. Council Committee Appointments 11.a Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee (2) City Manager Fruin and Neighborhood & Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Councilors moved to appoint Councilor Moe and Councilor Alter. 11.b Economic Development Committee (1) 2024-25 appointee – Dunn Individual Council members expressed their views. Councilors moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Salih. 11.c Graduate and Professional Student Government Organization (1) 2024-25 appointee – Dunn Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to defer appointment to March 11, 2025 . Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 11.d Rules Committee (1) 2024-25 appointee - Dunn Individual Council members expressed their views. Councilors moved to appoint councilor Harmsen. Motion to approve appointments to items 11.a, 11.b, and 11.d . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 12. Council Appointments 12.a Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2029 (Term expires for Bryce Parker). Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Julie Tallman. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. 13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 13.a Housing & 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). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 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. 14. City Council Information Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest. 15. Report on Items from City Staff City staff provided information. 16. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 7:06 PM. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Teague absent. s\Mazahir Salih, Mayor Pro Tem Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 01/21/2025