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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 February 18, 2025 - 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, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague. Staff members present: Fruin, O’Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Seydell Johnson, Havel, Sovers, Clark.
1. Call to Order 2. Proclamations 2.a International Women's Day and Women's History Month Meredith Gail, Jim Olson, and Bijou Maliabo accepting. 3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a Work Session Minutes: February 4 3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: February 4 4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 4.a Board of Appeals: January 15 4.b Climate Action Commission: January 6 4.c Community Police Review Board: January 14 4.d Library Board of Trustees: December 19 4.e Public Art Advisory Committee: December 5 5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the City Clerk) 5.a Liquor License - Renewal 1. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0037373) Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant LLC, dba Formosa, 221 E. College St. 2. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0044136) Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. 3. Outdoor Service Area for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. 4. Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC0043148) Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln. 5. Outdoor Service Area for Jobsite IC LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Ln. 6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW0095783) Marcus Midwest, LLC, dba Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St. 5.b Liquor License - New 1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for N & J Ray Ventures, dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. 1 6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $13,995,911.44 for the period of December 1 through December 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 Motion to approve tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local #610. 6.c Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 28E agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Community School District for the use of Mercer Park playing fields. (Resolution 25-39) 6.d Resolution dedicating Outlot A, Hickory Trail Estates Subdivision for park purposes. (Resolution 25-40) 6.e Resolution adopting the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Standard Specifications (2025 Edition), as revised by the SUDAS General Supplemental Specifications and the revised City of Iowa City Supplemental Specifications (2025). (Resolution 25-41) 6.f Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project. (Resolution 25-42) 6.g Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 6 Trail from Fairmeadows to Heinz Road Project [TAP-U-3715(670)--8I-52]. (Resolution 25-43) 6.h Resolution setting a new date for receipt of bids for the rebidding of the Ashton House & Project GREEN Gardens – REAP Grant Project, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing the time and place for receipt of bids. (Resolution 25-44)
6.i Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) new Pierce Enforcer 107’ Aerial Fire Truck. (Resolution 25-45) 6.j Resolution authorizing the City to submit a Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant application and approving a letter of support. (Resolution 25-46) 6.k Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Application 28E Agreement. (Resolution 25-47) 7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 7.a Motion to set a public hearing for March 11, 2025, on an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of International Building Code and 2024 edition of the International Residential Code. 7.b Motion to set a public hearing for March 11, 2025, on an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of International Fire Code. 7.c Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $11,300,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes). (Resolution 25-48) 7.d Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $1,335,100 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 25-49) 7.e Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 25-50) 7.f Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $900,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes) and providing for publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 25-51) End of Consent Calendar Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3 - 7, removing item 6.c for separate consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Motion to approve consent calendar item 6.c. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) 8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] No one appeared. 9. Regular Formal Agenda 9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Park Pool Replacement 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. A public hearing was held. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint. City Manager Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. Motion to approve resolution 25-52. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 9.b Ordinance amending the Iowa City Charter as recommended by the Charter Review Commission. (Pass and Adopt) The following individual appeared: John Blamer, Charter Review Commission Chair. Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4947. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 10. Announcement of Vacancies - New 10.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Kiran Patel resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Motion to accept correspondence from Kiran Patel. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 11.a Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, April 7, 2025 - April 1, 2029 (Term expires for Chi Ogboko). Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Ricky Downing resigned). Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (James Pierce resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 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 a three -year term, July 1, 2024 - 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 6:36 PM. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 03/04/2025