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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, Weilein. Staff members present:
Fruin, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Clark, Lyon, Davies, Fleagle, Sitzman, Russett, Nagle-Gamm. 1. Call to Order 2. Proclamations
2.a Mental Health Awareness Month Joanna Sinnwell, NAMI Johnson County President - Elect, accepting. 2.b National Public Works Week
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director, accepting. 2.c Older Americans Month Haley Crabb, Johnson County Social Services and Kathryn Milster, Senior Center Commissioner, accepting.
2.d Provider Appreciation Day Missie Forbes, 4C’s of Johnson County Executive Director, and Regina Johnson, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a Work Session Minutes: April 15 3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: April 15
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes 4.a Airport Commission: February 13 4.b Airport Commission: March 13
4.c Civil Service Commission: April 21 4.d Community Police Review Board: March 11 [See Recommendation] 4.e Council Economic Development Committee: January 8 4.f Housing & Community Development Commission: March 24 [See Recommendation] 4.g Human Rights Commission: April 1
4.h Library Board of Trustees: March 27 4.i Library Board of Trustees: April 3 4.j Parks & Recreation Commission: March 12 4.k Public Art Advisory Committee: February 6 4.l Public Art Advisory Committee: March 6
4.m Senior Center Commission: February 20
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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 Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside Theatre, 200 Park Rd. 2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside Theatre, 200 Park Rd.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal 1. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Alma Food LLC (LG0000412), dba Alma Food LLC, 1210 S. Gilbert St. 2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Quezer Inc. (LC0029991), dba
Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave. 3. Outdoor Service Area for Quezer Inc. (LC0029991), dba Shakespeare's, 819 1st Ave. 4. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Urban Fuel LLC, (LE0003702) dba Urban Fuel Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd. 5. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Wise Food LLC (LE0003440), dba City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert St. 6. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Linn Food LLC (LE0003506), dba Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor, 108 E. College St.
7. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Uncommon Provisions LLC (LC0049460), dba Wild Culture Kombucha, 210 N. Linn St. 8. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Southside Spirits LLC (LE0002144), dba Southside Liquor & Tobacco, 1921 Keokuk St. 9. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc.(LC0038389), dba
Basta, 121 Iowa Ave. 10. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Acapulco Inc. (BW0097321), dba Acapulco Groceries, 1937 Keokuk St. 11. Class B Retail Alcohol License for New Pioneer's Cooperative Society, (LG0000551), dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren
St. 6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $11,419,517.82 for the
period of March 1 through March 31, 2025, 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 authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 pay plan for AFSCME employees.
(Resolution 25-96) 6.c Resolution establishing classification/compensation plans for Administrative, Confidential, and Executive employees for fiscal year 2026. (Resolution 25-97)
6.d Resolution approving agreements with Riverside Theatre to allow the sale of wine and beer under limited circumstances in City Park. (Resolution 25-98)
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6.e Resolution Declaring the City of Iowa City’s Application for the Statewide Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside) Funds for the Construction of the Iowa River Trail-West Bank. (Resolution 25-99)
6.f Resolution authorizing the procurement of fuel for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 25-100) 6.g Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Pebble Quicklime for the
City of Iowa City Water Treatment Plant. (Resolution 25-101)
6.h 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. to provide architectural and engineering
consultant services for the Animal Shelter - Training Annex Project.
(Resolution 25-102) 6.i Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa River Trail Bridge Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-103) 6.j Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a 28E Agreement among the City of Iowa City and certain other cities and
independent fire districts in Johnson County, Iowa, for Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services. (Resolution 25-104) 6.k Resolution to remove Commission member Daouda Balde from the Housing
and Community Development Commission due to multiple unexplained absences. (Resolution 25-105) End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Alter thanked City staff for working with the Friends of the Animal Shelter on
the training annex project noting the benefits the new space will have. Motion to approve Consent calendar, Items 3-6. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] The following individuals appeared: Chris Lawrence, Airport Commission Chair, and Judy Pfhol, Airport Commissioner; Missie Forbers, 4C's Executive Director; Mary Gravitt.
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8. Planning & Zoning Matters 8.a Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property located
between N. Dodge and N. Governor Streets from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) zone, High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) zone, and Multi-Family Residence (R3B) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17
acres and to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres. (REZ24-0001) Individual Council members asked questions. Jon Marner, MMS Consultants, appeared on behalf of the applicant. City Attorney Goers and City Manager Fruin
provided additional information. The following individuals appeared: Megan
Vollenweider, Sharon DeGraw, Audrey Bahrick. Individual Council members expressed their views. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman, Senior Planner Russett, City Attorney Goers, City Manager Fruin, and City Engineer Havel provided additional information.
Motion to accept correspondence from Sharon DeGraw passed out at the meeting. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Motion to accept correspondence from Tracy Barkalow . Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8.b Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.06 acres for a portion of the property located at 691 E. Foster Rd. from High Density Single-Family Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) to Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone. (REZ25-0003) (Second Consideration) Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4952. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 8.c Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, and Title 15, Land Subdivision, to
adjust standards, increase flexibility, and clarify language related to form-based zones and standards (REZ25-0002). (Second Consideration) Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4953. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9. Regular Formal Agenda 9.a Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications 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 Engineer Clark presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members
asked questions.
Motion to approved resolution 25-106. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees," Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And Penalties". (Second Consideration). Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided information. Motion to give second consideration. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.c Ordinance Amending Title 9, Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, Entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 1 Entitled “Parking Prohibited in Specified Places” to Prohibit Parking in City Plaza and Chapter 9, entitled “Towing and Impoundment Procedures,” Section 2, entitled “Towing and
Impoundment of Certain Illegally Parked Vehicles” to allow towing of vehicles parked in City Plaza. (Second Consideration). Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4954. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 9.d Resolution directing sale of $14,535,000 (subject to adjustment per terms of
offering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A.
Assistant Finance Director Fleagle and Maggie Burger, Speer Financial, Inc. presented information. Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approved resolution 25-107. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 9.e Resolution Declaring All Are Welcome in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mayor Teague provided information regarding the request from the Human Rights Commission. The following individuals appeared: Mark Pries, Human
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Rights Commissioner and Mary Gravitt. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approved resolution 25-108. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 10. Announcement of Vacancies - New
10.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Jeremy Endsley resigned). Correspondence included in Council Packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jeremy Endsley. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 11. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 11.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029 (Term expires for Chris Lawrence).
Community Police Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029 (Terms expire for Saul Mekies and Melissa Jensen). Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Jordan Sellergren).
Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Christina Welu-Reynolds).
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Formerly advertised as an unexpired term and a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned). Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expires for Nicole Villanueva).
Housing and Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Terms expire for Maryann Dennis and Horacio Borgen).
Library Board of Trustees - Three vacancies to fill six- year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2031 (Terms expire for Derek Johnk, Hannah Shultz, Thomas (Tom) Rocklin).
Planning and Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030 (Terms expire for Susan Craig and Michael Hensch).
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Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 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 14. Adjourn Motion to adjourn 8:32 p.m. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by . Motion Passed.
(7 Ayes)
s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk
*Submitted to publish on 05/20/2025