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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Work Session Minutes: August 19
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: August 19
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 26, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 19, 2025 — 4:20 p.m. (technical delay) at City Hall in Emma
J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Bowers, Hightshoe, Kubly, Davies
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Clarification of Agenda Items
• No discussion
2. Information Packet Discussion [August 7, August 141
➢ July 7
1. (IP1 — City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) Councilor Moe asked to talk about
the tentative meeting schedule for 2026. City Attorney Goers provided information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: The City Clerk will publish the 2026 tentative meeting schedule for review by
the City Council in September. The Council has initially agreed to hold the required
organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 6t" at 8am.
➢ July 14
1. (IP4 — Pending City Council Work Session Topics) Councilor Weilein asked for
clarification for the process on how it is decided which topics are talked about first
form the pending list. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Goers provided
information.
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
No updates.
4. Overview of the Human Rights Ordinance
Human Rights Coordinator/Equity Director Bowers presented a PowerPoint on the following:
• History
• Importance of Local Commissions
• Today's Commission
• Coverage Areas & Protected Characteristics
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• Complaint Process
• Jurisdiction Limits
• Statistics
• Outreach
Individual Council members asked questions.
5. Discuss land acquisition and banking for affordable housing development / affordable
housing
Neighborhood and Development Services Director Hightshoe presented information on the
following:
• Land Banking
• Opportunity Fund
• Funding Overview
• Public Housing Repositioning
• Development and Policy Work
Hightshoe reviewed affordable housing efforts, noting the shift from land banking to a more
flexible Opportunity Fund (now—$465K), and highlighted over $38M dedicated to affordable
housing with $27M in active projects. Major priorities include repositioning public housing to
a Section 8 model, supporting deeply affordable units, and updating zoning and parking
rules to encourage private development. Council discussed the limited success of land
banking, the need for clear housing targets, and balancing city vs. private roles. A new
Bloomberg -Harvard fellow, Nora Cahill, will support housing and homelessness policy work.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided additional
information.
6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
No updates.
Adjourn 5:18 p.m.
Item Number: 2.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: August 19
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: August 19
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
August 19, 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, Weilein. Staff members present:
Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Sitzman, Yoder, Olson, Durst.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Library Card Sign Up Month
Anne Mangano, ICPL Collection Services, and Robin Paetzold, Library
Board President, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar- Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Special Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
3.b Work Session Minutes: August 5
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: August 5
4. Consent Calendar - Receive and File Minutes
4.a Airport Commission: June 12
4.b Climate Action Commission: June 2
4.c Planning & Zoning Commission: July 16 [See Recommendations]
4.d Senior Center Commission: May 15
4.e Parks & Recreation Commission: July 9
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 Immerfall Investments, LLC
(LC0043699), dba Donnelly's, 110 E. College St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services LLC (LC0044707), dba Aramark, 960 Evashevski Dr.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services LLC (LC0044708), dba Aramark, 960 Stadium Dr.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Aramark Sports and Entertainment
Services LLC (LC0044709), dba Aramark, 965 Stadium Dr.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for La Wine Bar 7 Restaurant Inc.
(LC0048530), dba Law Wine Bar & Restaurant, 180 E. Burlington St.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thai Spice Inc. (BW0099101),
dba Thai Spice, Inc., 1210 S. Gilbert St.
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7. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Bright Era, Inc. (LE0004288), dba Up
In Smoke, 1901 Broadway St.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for FilmScene (LC0045866),
dba FilmScene, 404 E. College St.
9. Outdoor Service Area for FilmScene (LC0045866), dba FilmScene, 404 E.
College St.
10. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bradford Allen Hospitality
Investments LLC (LC0049097), dba Hyatt Place Iowa City, 255 E. Court St.
11. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave Hospitality,
LLC (LC0050383), dba Camp, 217 Iowa Ave.
12. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa Ave Hospitality,
LLC (LC0050382), dba Scouts Honor, 219 Iowa Ave.
13. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Red Ginger Sushi Bistro
Inc (LC0044729), dba Red Ginger, 1301 S. Gilbert St.
14. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Iowa City Reunion, LLC
(LC0048761), dba Reunion Brewery, 113 E. College St,
5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Midnight Coffee Inc. (App-225411), dba
Midnight Coffee, 301 E. Market St.
5.c Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Bradford Allen Hospitality Investments
LLC (LC0049097), dba Hyatt Place Iowa City, 255 E. Court St.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution accepting the work for the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project.
(Resolution 25-198)
6.b) 2025 Johnson County, IA Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan
(Resolution 25-199)
7. Consent Calendar - Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 1.04 acres of land at 804, 810, and 824 Maiden Lane;
410, 416, and 418 E. Benton Street, and 815 Gilbert Court from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) zone and Medium Density Single -Family Residential (RS-
8) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0011)
7.b Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on a resolution to
change the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from Public/Semi-
Public to 16-24 DU/Acre and the Southwest District Plan future land use map
from Public Services/Institutional to Medium to High Density Multi -family for
approximately 9.9 acres of land at 611 Greenwood Drive. (CPA25-0002)
7.c Motion setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 9.9 acres of land located at 611
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Greenwood Drive from Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone to Medium Density
Multi -family with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20). (REZ25-
0010)
7.d Resolution Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $36,000,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa,
and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof. (Resolution 25-200)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve Consent calendar, items 3-7. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Isabella Vine, Emma Denney, Mary Gravitt,
Allan Ross, Michael Roberts, Christine Hayes, Rhea Lefaivre.
9. Planning & Zoning Matters
9.a Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from
Office Research Development Center to General Commercial, Mixed Use, and
Public/Private Open Space for approximately 57 acres of land located south
of 1-80 and east of N. Dodge Street (CPA25.0001).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Steve Long, Iceberg Development.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City
Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-201. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.b Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 22.5 acres of property
located east of N. Scott Blvd along N. Dubuque Road from Rural Residential
(RR-1) zone, Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5) zone, RS-5 with a
Planned Development Overlay, Research Development Park (RDP) zone, and
Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) zone to Mixed Use
(MU) zone. (REZ24-0013)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Steve Long, Iceberg Development.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.c Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 33.6 acres of property located
east of N. Dodge St, and south of 1-80 from Office Research Park (ORP) zone to
Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. (REZ25-0008)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individual appeared: Danielle Crawford. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.d Ordinance rezoning approximately 37.9 acres of land located at 2510 N. Dodge
St. from Research Development Park (RDP) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-
1) zone.(REZ25-0009)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. The following individuals appeared: Mark Seabold, Shive-Hattery on
behalf of the Geifman Group, Nikita McNamee. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.e Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code and Title 15, Land Subdivision,
to update the Neighborhood Open Space Requirements (REZ25-0012)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a
PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.f Ordinance rezoning approximately 7.76 acres of land located on Lot 66,
Monument Hills Final Plat from Low Density Single- Family Residential zone
with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRS -5) to Low Density Multi -
Family Residential zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPDIRM-12).
(REZ25-0007)(Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4960. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Mazahir Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Welch. Moved by Joshua
Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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9.g Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property
located between N. Dodge and N. Governor Streets from Medium Density
Single -Family Residential (IRS -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)
(Pass and Adopt) [Deferred from June 3, June 17, August 51
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 25-4961. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
Motion to accept correspondence from Audrey Bahrick. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9.h Resolution Approving Final Plat of Scarlett Point, a Resubdivision of Lots 8,
9, 10, 11, and 12 Bacons Subdivision, and Lots 49, 50, and 51 of Subdivision
of Southeast Quarter Section 3-T79N-R6W, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB24-0008)
[Deferred from June 17, August 5]
Motion to pass and adopt resolution 25-202. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Salih voting no.
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.aResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the ADA Curb Ramps 2025 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. Civil Engineer Yoder presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-203. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2025 Summer Sidewalk Repair 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. Civil Engineer Olson presented a PowerPoint.
Motion to approve resolution 25-204. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.cResolution granting the conveyance of a Utility Easement on and under
portions of City property near Park Road to accommodate replacement of
the City Park Pool.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented information.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25-205. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.dResolution approving the conveyance of a portion of the sanitary
sewer easement located within lot 1 of the McGrath subdivision to
Warrior Enterprises, LLC.
A public hearing was held. City Attorney Goers presented information.
Individual Council members asked questions.
Motion to approve resolution 25 -206. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded
by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.eResolution approving the conveyance of an electric line easement to
ITC Midwest LLC.
A public hearing was held. Water Superintendent Durst presented a PowerPoint. The
following individual appeared: Jamie Toledo, ITC Midwest.
Motion to approve resolution 25-207. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Jamie Toledo. Moved by Laura Bergus,
seconded by Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f Ordinance amending Article V., entitled 'Boards, Commissions and
Committees", Section 5.01, entitled "Establishment', of the Iowa City Charter,
and repealing Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations", Chapter 8, entitled
"Community Police Review Board", to dissolve the Community Police Review
Board. (First Consideration)
City Attorney Goers presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. City Clerk Grace and City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Shawn Harmsen, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.gResolution authorizing the procurement of consultant services to develop a
Parking Study & City- Initiated Revisions to Zoning Code Parking
Standards. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a PowerPoint.
Individual Council members asked questions and expressed their views. City
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Manager Fruin provided additional information. The following individuals
appeared: Mary Gravid, Newman Abuissa.
Motion to approve resolution 25-208. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.hResolution reaffirming commitment to civil rights and equal protection
for LGBTQ+ people.
City Councilor Bergus presented information. The following individuals appeared:
Brian Nilles, Emma Denney, Clara Reynen (via Zoom), Mika Covington, David
Sterling (via Zoom), Storm O'Brink, Samantha Spurgin (via Zoom), Ash Fell, Rhea
Lefaivre, Gwendolyn Neal, Newman Abuissa, Monty Montero-Elliott, Nicole
Yeager, Lex Letourneau, Ashley Maempa, Vivian Olsen, Danielle Crawford, Izzy
Kippes. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-209. Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.aCommunity Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Jerri MacConnell resigned). Staff is
requesting indefinite deferral due to Senate File 311 and item #??, ordinance
dissolving the Board.
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
12.aCivil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member position,
upon appointment - April 4, 2027 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member position,
upon appointment - April 1, 2029 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (George Kivarkis
resigned).
Library Board of Trustees - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Dan Stevenson resigned).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, 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).
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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 (Brown St) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expired 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 (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.
13. City Council Information
14. Report on Items from City Staff
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 9:29 p.m. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Oliver Weilein.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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