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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 (Present for item 9.a), Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein. Staff members present: Fruin, Lehmann, O’Brien, Goers, Caro, Havel, Sovers, Nagle-Gamm, Fleagle, Kubly, Hightshoe, Sitzman.
1. Call to Order 2. Proclamations 2.a National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Karen Greenleaf, accepting. 3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk) 3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: May 6 3.b Work Session Minutes: May 6 3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: May 6
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Climate Action Commission: April 7
4.b Parks & Recreation Commission: April 9 5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk) 5.a 1. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba
Iowa City Jazz Festival, 9 S. Clinton St. 2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Summer of the Arts, Inc., dba Iowa Arts Festival, 9 N. Clinton St. 3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for G & M Sarsa LLC, dba Hawks Mighty Mart, Hawks Mighty Mart, 504 E. Burlington St. 4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Izzy's Busy Kitchen LLC, dba Sanctuary Pub, 405 S. Gilbert St. 5. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Big Grove Iowa City L.L.C.,
dba Big Grove Iowa City, 1001 S. Clinton St.
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5.b 1. Class F Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 1096 Loyal Order
of Moose (LF0001225), dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Number 1096,
3151 Hwy 6 E. 2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for GFP, Inc. (LC0025864), dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W. 3. Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc. (LC0025864), dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W. 4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc. (LC0041694), dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St. 5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Unica Grocery and Restaurant Inc. (LC0051217), dba La Unica Grocery and Restaurant Inc., 1029 S.
Riverside Dr. 6. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars (LC0028665), dba Weeks-Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars 7. Outdoor Service Area for Weekes-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars (LC0028665), dba Weeks-Van Eck Post # 3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars 8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Roy L Chopek/WalterL 'Bud' ott, Post No 17 Departm (LC0037707), dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post
17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue 9. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Company (LE0000886), dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. 10. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Walgreen Co. (LE0002175), dba Walgreens, 2214 Muscatine Ave.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O. Elks
of U.S.A. (LC0002224), dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd. 5.c 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 Iowa Code 453E.3. (Resolution 25-109) 6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions 6.a Resolution appointing U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association of St.
Paul, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer
Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the execution of the Agreement. (Resolution 25-110) 6.b Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of $14,535,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds;
Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate. (Resolution 25-111) 6.c Resolution approving an agreement with Summer of the Arts, Inc. to allow the
sale, consumption, and possession of beer and wine on City streets during
Arts Fest and Jazz Fest. (Resolution 25-112)
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6.d Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 2 to the May 2, 2023 Consultant
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City and Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin to provide bidding and construction phase services for
the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Project.
(Resolution 25-113)
6.e Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the FY
2026 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County for
the Mobility Coordinator position. (Resolution 25-114) 6.f Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
FY2026 – FY2028 Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of
University Heights for the provision of transit service within the corporate limits of University Heights. (Resolution 25-115) 6.g Resolution supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program
by Rollos Gatos, LLC. (Resolution 25-116) 6.h Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 25-117) 6.i Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #2781. (Resolution 25-118) 6.j Resolution accepting payment of $1,500.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #4367. (Resolution 25-119) 6.k Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Casey's #4369. (Resolution 25-120) 6.l Resolution accepting payment of $300.00 civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Hy-Vee Food Store #1. (Resolution 25-121)
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7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings 7.a Motion setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025 to consider an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located North of
E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-
12) zone. (REZ25-0005) 7.b Motion setting a public hearing for June 3, 2025 to consider an ordinance
rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located South of E. Foster Rd.
between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone to High Density Single-Family
Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone.
(REZ25-0006) 7.c Resolution setting a public hearing on June 3, 2025 on project manual and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2025 Water Pavement Patching
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 25-122) 7.d Resolution setting a public hearing on June 3, 2025 on plans, specifications
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Complex Rehabilitation - Phase 1 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 25-123) End of Consent Calendar
Motion to give Consent calendar, Items 3-7. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)] The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck, Sharon DeGraw, Mary Gravitt
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9. Planning & Zoning Matters 9.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)
(Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Audrey Bahrick, Sharon DeGraw, Mark Grulke,
Sandy Berto, Anna BlaeDel. Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to give second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick and James Davies. . Moved
by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 10. Regular Formal Agenda 10.a Ordinance amending Title 3, Entitled "Finances, Taxation And Fees,"
Chapter 4, Entitled "Schedule Of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, And
Penalties". (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4955 . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 10.b Resolution approving an application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for State CDBG-CV funds.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a PowerPoint. The following
individuals appeared: Crissy Canganelli, Executive Director Shelter House.
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to approve (Resolution 25-124). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 10.c Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty and thirty-day retail
cigarette permit suspension against Casey’s General Store #2761. City Attorney Goers provided information for items 10.c - 10.g. Sargent Ties
provided additional information. Individual Council members asked questions and
expressed their views. Motion to approve (Resolution 25-125). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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10.d Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against Essentials Vape and
Smoke Shop. Motion to approve (Resolution 25-126). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 10.e Resolution assessing $300 civil penalty against Hawkeye Smoke and Liquor.
Motion to approve (Resolution 25-127). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 10.f Resolution assessing $300.00 civil penalty against The Crown Liquor. Motion to approve (Resolution 25-128). Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 10.g Resolution assessing $300 civil penalty against The Smokin Outlet
Tobacco and Vapor Shop. Motion to approve (Resolution 25-129). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 11. Council Appointments 11.a Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term (July 1, 2025 -
June 30, 2029) (Term expires for Chris Lawrence). Correspondence included in Council packet. Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Chris Lawrence. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Motion to accept correspondence from Judith Pfohl. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 11.b 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).
Individual Council members expressed their views and asked questions. City
Attorney Goers provided information. Motion to appoint Audrey Moeller and Melissa Jensen. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
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11.c Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Term expires for Jordan Sellergren).
Individual Council members expressed their views. Motion to appoint Austin Curfman. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 11.d 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).
Individual Council members asked questions. City Attorney Goers provided
information. No appointment made, vacancy will be reposted. 11.e Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment – June 30, 2026 (James Pierce and
Kiran Patel resigned). [Deferred from April 1, 2025.] Staff is requesting
deferral to June 17, 2025.
City Attorney Goers provided information. Motion to defer items 11.e and 11.f to June 17, 2025. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Shawn Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 11.f Housing & Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-
year terms (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028) (Terms expire for Maryann Dennis and
Horacio Borgen). Staff is requesting deferral to June 17, 2025. 11.g 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). Motion to appoint Kelcey Patrick-ferree, Cory Schweigel-skeers and Kalmia Strong.
Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Motion to accept correspondence . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 11.h Planning & Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030) (Terms expire for Susan Craig and Michael Hensch). Motion to appoint Kaleb Beining and David Davies. Moved by Joshua Moe,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - New 12.a Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet.
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Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon
appointment - December 31, 2025 (Idriss Abdullahi resigned).
Correspondence included in Council packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Jerri McConnell and Idriss Abdullahi. Moved
by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) 13. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous 13.a Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2025 (Jeremy
Endsley resigned). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 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 (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). 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.
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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 16. Adjourn Motion to adjourn 7:45 p.m. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes)
s\Bruce Teague, Mayor Attest:s\Kellie Grace, City Clerk *Submitted to publish on 06/03/2025