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Summary of Minutes
November 3, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special 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, Knoche, Havel, Sovers,
Seydell Johnson, Nagle-Gamm.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Color the World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness Day
Eyad Hanna, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar —Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 20
3.b Work Session Minutes: October 21
3.c Formal Summary of Minutes: October 21
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Human Rights Commission: September 23
4.b Human Rights Commission: October 1
4.c Library Board of Trustees: September 25
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License — Permanent Transfer
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cactus 3, L.L.C. (LC0044771),
dba Cactus 3 LLC, 114 S. Clinton St. to 119 E. Washington St.
5.b Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Suzster, Inc. (LC0033543), dba Club
Car, The, 122 Wright St.
2. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Prairie Lights Books,
Inc. (BW0093302), Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class E Retail Alcohol License for Iowa SO LLC (LE0003606), dba
Hawkeye Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd.
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Etre Foods L. L.C. (LC0043930)
(Sidewalk Cafe), dba The Iowa Chop House, 223 E. Washington St.
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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. [Hawks Mighty
Mart, 504 E. Burlington St.] (Resolution 25-253)
6. Consent Calendar — Resolutions and Motions
6.a Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $15,523,621.72 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 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.
6.b Motion approving the appointment of Eden Coy as the Alternate City
Council Liaison from the Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to
the City Council until May 1, 2026.
6.c Resolution approving the Fiscal Year Ending 2025 Annual Urban
Renewal Report (AURR). (Resolution 25-254)
6.d Resolution directing the filing of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) certification
under Iowa Code Section 403.19 for the 2025 end of year certification of
urban renewal projects. (Resolution 25-255)
6.e 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. to provide engineering consultant services for the
FY2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 25-256)
6.f Resolution accepting the work for the 2024 Parking Garages Maintenance
and Repair Project. (Resolution 25-257)
6.g Resolution accepting the work for the 2025 Parking Garages Maintenance
and Repair Project. (Resolution 25-258)
6.h Resolution accepting the work for the Animal Shelter Standby
Generator Project. (Resolution 25-259)
6.i Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Streets Division of
the Public Works Department by adding one full-time Maintenance
Worker I - Streets position, grade 4. (Resolution 25-260)
6.j Resolution accepting the work for the Highway 6 Water Main
Replacement Project. (Resolution 25-261)
7. Consent Calendar — Setting Public Hearings
7.a Resolution authorizing mailing and publication of notice of intent to
commence a public improvement project to construct the Taft Avenue
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Reconstruction Project and to acquire property for the project; and
setting date of public hearing on December 9, 2025. (Resolution 25-262)
8. Consent Calendar— Correspondence
8.a Establish a "No Parking Corner to Here" parking prohibition on Swisher
Street at the intersection with Foster Road
8.b Replace existing "Yield" signs with "Stop" signs where Shamrock Place and
Shamrock Drive intersect with Peterson Street
8.c Replace existing "Yield" signs with "Stop" signs where Dublin Drive and
Shannon Drive intersect with Tipperary Road
8.d Prohibit on -street parking on Naples Avenue
End of Consent Calendar
Individual Council members asked questions. City Manager Fruin provided information.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-8. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Eva Castro (via translator), Laura Castro (via
translator), Jacky Torres (via translator), Yareli Castro (via translator), Elida
Contreras (via translator), Claudia Cones, Heidi Osorio (via translator), Yadira
Castillo (via translator), Clara Rayner, Mary Gravitt.
Motion to accept correspondence from Escucha Mi Voz . Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Oliver Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Regular Formal Agenda
10.aResolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Terrell Mill Roller Park 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.
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell Johnson presented a PowerPoint. Individual
Council members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-263. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.bOrdinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5,
entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled
"Penalties; Parking Tickets," to provide for an updated and streamlined
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process to appeal parking tickets and Chapter 9, entitled "Towing and
Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled "Impoundment for
Accumulated Parking Violations," to increase the amount of accumulated
parking fines that result in adding a vehicle to the impound list from $50.00 to
$150.00. (First Consideration)
Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm presented information. Individual Council
members asked questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Oliver
Weilein. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and
incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General
Supplemental Design Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa
City Design Supplement and Specifications. (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration . Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.dResolution adopting an assessment schedule of unpaid mowing, clean-up
of property, snow removal, sidewalk repair, and stop box repair charges and
directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Johnson County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes.
City Clerk Grace provided information.
Motion to approve resolution 25-264. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua
Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Council Appointments
11.aClimate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Angie Smith, Jamie
Gade, Michelle Sillman).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint John Clayton, Cole Kruse, Katherine Peterson . Moved by
Mazahir Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.bHuman Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Talya Miller, Viana Qadoura,
Mark Pries).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
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Motion to appoint Talya Miller, Mark Pries, Viana Oadoura . Moved by Mazahir Salih,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Lorena Perales. Moved by Shawn Harmsen,
seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.cParks & Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four- year terms,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029 (Terms expire for Missie Forbes,
Brian Morelli, Connie Moore).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Ryan Hearn, Connie Moore, Mary Stefaniak. Moved by Mazahir
Salih, seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d Public Art Advisory Committee (Art or Design Professional) - One vacancy to
fill a three- year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Term expires
for Stephanie Brunie).
Public Art Advisory Committee (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-year
term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Term expires for Andrea Truitt).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Aaron Moseley (Art or Design Professional) and Susan Thompson
(At -Large Representative). Moved by Laura Bergus, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Jay Gilchrist, Warren Paris).
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Emily Griffin, Jon Stahmer. . Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous (The Boards, Commissions and Committee
Application can be found at the following:
https: //www. i cg ov. org/gove rnm a ntiboards-com m iss ions-and-committees/boa rds-
commissions-and-committee-application)
12.aAirport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Andreas Wilz).
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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Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026 -
December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Nancy Carlson).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a Licensed Electrician to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Gt Karr). (If a
qualified trade representative does not submit an application within three
(3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may be
appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for an HVAC Professional to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost
resigned). (If a qualified trade representative does not submit an application
within three (3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may
be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction).
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Brown St representative
to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expired for Christina
Welu-Reynolds).
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Jefferson St
representative 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 - One vacancy for a Woodlawn Ave
representative 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
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
14. Report on Items from City Staff
City Manager Fruin provided information.
15. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 7:28 pm . Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Megan Alter.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Item Number: 3.a.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 3, 2025
Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 20
Attachments: Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: October 20
Joint Entities Meeting Minutes
Invitees -
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
University of Iowa
Cities:
Coralville; Hills; Iowa City; Lone Tree; North Liberty; Oxford;
Shueyville; Solon; Swisher; Tiffin; University Heights
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Clear Creek; Iowa City
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:30 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Call to order:
Iowa City Mayor Teague called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Welcome and Introductions:
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City of Iowa City City Council present: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih (4:58pm), Weilein
Johnson County Board of Supervisors: Green -Douglass (via Zoom), Fixmer-Oraiz, Remington, Sullivan
City of Coralville City Council: Goodrich, Huynh (via Zoom), Vogelzang
City of North Liberty City Council: Hoffman
City of Tiffin City Council: Orris
City of Universi , Heights City Council: From
Iowa City Community School District School Board: Abraham, Eastham, Finch, Lingo
Staff members from the school districts and local governments were in attendance along with members of
the public.
3. Community Comment:
The following individuals appeared: Mary McCann, Eva Castro (via translator), Ruby Caseves, Elida
Coutreras (via translator), Alejandra Escobar.
4. Local Option Sales Tax (LOST):
Mackenzie DeRoo, Senior Director of Advocacy at Greater Iowa City Inc., on behalf of the Local Makes
Sense campaign team, provided an update on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) campaign in Coralville,
Iowa City, and North Liberty.
• The campaign, called "Make Sense", encourages voters to vote yes for the local option sales tax.
• Discussions about the tax began a year ago, with full campaign efforts launching in August once
all three cities confirmed ballot placement.
• An executive committee was formed including staff from Greater Iowa City, Think Iowa City,
affordable housing leaders, and community champions from each city.
• The campaign has conducted 50+ presentations to local groups and received strong support —
unanimous or near -unanimous endorsements from all three city councils, school boards, and
council candidates.
• Outreach efforts include:
o Ads on streaming, social media, and radio.
o A direct mailer to likely voters.
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o Upcoming text reminders and literature drops by volunteers.
o Collaboration with local candidates distributing campaign materials.
Public response has been very positive, with no organized opposition. Even previous opponents
are reconsidering due to shifts in state and federal funding.
The campaign has been endorsed by The Gazette and is seeking additional media support from
other local outlets.
Over the final two weeks, efforts will focus on voter outreach and media engagement leading up
to Election Day, November 4.
5. Permanent Supportive Housing discussion:
Crissy Canganelli, Shelter House Executive Director, introduced Amy Stetzel, Corporation for Supportive
Housing (CHS) Midwest Director, and CSH Senior Program Manager, Gabriel Schuster who presented a
PowerPoint on the following:
What is Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)?
• Definition (from Iowa stakeholders):
PSH is evidence -based, low -barrier, affordable housing combined with flexible, voluntary
support services for individuals with complex behavioral, physical health, or social needs.
• Core Principles:
o Deeply affordable housing + supportive services
o Tenant autonomy and legal lease protections
o No "housing readiness" requirements (e.g., sobriety or treatment compliance)
o Minimal barriers and voluntary participation
• Not:
o A treatment program or group home
o Time -limited housing
Quality Standards:
• Must be integrated into the community
• Offer tenant choice and affordable rent
• Include voluntary, person -centered services
• Follow fidelity standards proven to end chronic homelessness
Evidence and Local Impact
National Outcomes:
• 52% decline in incarceration rates
• 83% remain housed for 1+ year
• 57% fewer ER visits
• 87% fewer detox service uses
Local (Johnson County/Shelter House):
• 68-73% decline in arrests and incarcerations after housing
• 99% tenant retention after one year (many remain housed long-term)
• Only 1 of 93 tenants since 2019 returned to homelessness
• 74-99% reductions in individual healthcare costs
• 78% reduction in ER visits — exceeding national averages
Needs Assessment Findings (CSH Analysis)
• Current PSH Capacity:
o —190 total units in Johnson County
■ 60 single -site units (Shelter House)
■ 130 scattered -site units supported by vouchers
■ Veterans' supportive housing at —55% utilization
o Overall utilization = 90%, exceeding the national average of 84%.
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• Estimated Need:
o —300 total additional PSH units needed
■ 261 for single adults
■ 36 for families with children
Municipal Distribution
• Current Support (scattered -site + rapid rehousing + prevention):
o North Liberty: 62 households
o Coralville: 174 households
o Iowa City: 400+ households
• Funding Impact:
o Significant investment made through COVID-era funding
o Funding cliffs approaching (by 2027) will threaten support for 105 households
o HUD policy changes could jeopardize housing for 84 households
Challenges Identified
• Tight, inelastic local housing market limits expansion opportunities
• Time -intensive development process for new units
• Expiring federal/state funds threaten program stability
• HUD policy shifts may risk existing supportive housing units
Next Steps
• Continue needs assessment through spring/summer 2025, refining data and projections
• Conduct additional stakeholder engagement sessions (including law enforcement, healthcare, and
behavioral health sectors)
• Develop recommendations and implementation plans for meeting PSH needs
• Encourage community and municipal investment to sustain and expand PSH programs
Additional Notes
• The Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) has not yet been directly engaged but may be
a valuable partner due to its data on homeless and doubled -up students.
• CSH recommends involving schools in future stages to improve outreach and identify families in
need of supportive housing.
6. Proposed Dates and Hosts for future Joint Entities Meetines
Members made no objection to the following schedule:
• January 12, 2026: North Liberty
• April 20, 2026: University Heights
• July 20, 2026: Johnson County
• October 19, 2026: Iowa City Community School District
• January 11, 2027: Coralville
• April 19, 2027: Iowa City
7. Announcements
No announcements were made.
8. Adjournment
Mayor Teague adjourned the meeting at 5:22 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 3, 2025
Work Session Minutes: October 21
Attachments: Work Session Minutes: October 21
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 27, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 21, 2025 — 4:00 p.m. at City Hall in Emma J Harvat Hall
Council: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
Staff: Fruin, O'Brien, Lehmann, Goers, Grace, Caro, Hightshoe, Stitzman, Russett, Conley,
Brodersen, Schroer, Knoche, Havel, Sovers, Kilburg, Seydell Johnson, Cahill
P&Z: David Davies, Vice Chair Maggie Elliott, Steven Miller, Billie Townsend
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
1. Joint Meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission: Comprehensive Plan Update
Christopher Shires, Principal with Confluence, presented an update on Iowa City's
Comprehensive Plan process, summarizing community input, survey results, and next steps.
The PowerPoint included the following:
• Engagement Overview
• Stakeholder Interviews + Focus Group Results
• Statistically Valid Survey
• Key Themes + Takeaways
• Questions + Comments
• What's Next
Individual Council members and Planning & Zoning Commission members asked questions.
2. Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
3. Information Packet Discussion [October 9, October 161
➢ October 9 — No discussion.
➢ October 16
1. (IP7 — Memo from the City Manager's Office: Housing Information) Mayor Pro Tern
Salih requested the waiting list/homeless numbers be highlighted on the front page
of the agenda. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney
Goers and City Manager Fruin provided information.
Action: For future Information Packets, staff will display the most recent month of the
Housing Authority's waitlist data on the work session agenda. The full Housing IP
item will continue to be placed in the body of the Information Packet immediately
preceding a formal meeting date.
October 21, 2025
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4. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates.
Ava Martinez, USG Liaison, and Eden Coy, USG Alternate Liaison, presented updates.
5. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions, and committees.
Adjourn 5:03 p.m.
Item Number: 3.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 3, 2025
Formal Summary of Minutes: October 21
Attachments: Formal Summary of Minutes: October 21
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
October 21, 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, Kilburg, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a Community Planning Month
Danielle Sitzman, Development Services Coordinator, accepting.
2.b Gamma Phi Beta, Rho Chapter - 110th Anniversary Homecoming
Mary Kate Dunklau, Nicole Roper, Ava Steffen, Reese LaBorne, Lissa J.
Gunderson, accepting.
2.c United Nations Day Bijou Maliabo, accepting.
3. Consent Calendar - Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk)
3.a Work Session Minutes: October 7
3.b Formal Summary of Minutes: October 7
4. Consent Calendar- Receive and File Minutes
4.a Board of Adjustment: September 10
4.b Civil Service Commission: October 7
4.c Climate Action Commission: September 8
4.d Economic Development Committee: August 6
4.e Historic Preservation Commission: August 14
4.f Parks & Recreation Commission: September 10
4.g Planning & Zoning Commission: August 27 [See Recommendations]
4.h Planning & Zoning Commission: September 3 [See Recommendations]
4.i Public Art Advisory Committee: September 4
4.j Senior Center Commission: August 21
5. Consent Calendar - Permit Motions and Resolution (as recommended by the
City Clerk)
5.a Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC (LCO047706), dba
Roxxy, 127 E. College St.
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5.b Liquor License - New
1. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Thoma Market LLC (App-228667), dba
Thoma Market LLC, 1331 Muscatine Ave.
5.c Liquor License - Renewal
1. Class C Retail Alcohol License for PC Iowa City, LLC (LC0047706), dba
Roxxy, 127 E. College St.
2. Class C Retail Alcohol License for JTE Restaurants LLC (LC0050189),
dba estelas fresh mex, 184 E. Burlington St.
3. Class C Retail Alcohol License for ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
Services, LLC (LC0044854), dba ARAMARK, 456 Carver Hawkeye Arena
4. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Lusarti, Inc. (LC0035004) (Sidewalk
Cafe), dba Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
5. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Island Vybz Rastarant, Inc.
(LC0051782), dba Island Vybz Rastarant, Inc., 382 Highway 1 W.
6. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jack's, Inc.
(BW0098510), dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
7. Outdoor Service Area for or Jimmy Jack's, Inc. (BW0098510), dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
8. Class C Retail Alcohol License for Colonial Bowling, Inc. (LC0051825),
dba Colonial Bowling Inc, 2253 Old Highway 218 S.
9. Class B Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee, Inc. (LG0000902), dba Hy-
Vee Fast & Fresh #1, 260 Stevens Dr.
6. Consent Calendar - Resolutions and Motions
6.a Resolution rejecting all bids received October 14, 2025 for the Iowa
River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project. (Resolution 25-247)
7. Consent Calendar- Setting Public Hearings
7.a Motion setting a public hearing for November 18, 2025, on an Ordinance to
re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement
District for a period of ten years in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 386.
7.b Resolution setting a public hearing on November 3, 2025 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Terrell Mill Roller Park
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 25-248)
8. Consent Calendar - Correspondence
8.a Establishment of a "No Parking Any Time" parking prohibition on the
south side of Lower West Branch Road from Kenneth Drive to Brentwood
Drive.
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End of Consent Calendar
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve consent calendar, items 3-8. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by
Megan Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment [items not on the agenda (until 7 PM)]
The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck, Mary Gravitt.
10. Planning $ Zoning Matters
10.a Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning, related to the City's Floodplain
Management Standards to ensure the community's continued participation
and eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (REZ25-
0013). (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to approve ordinance 25-4969. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Megan
Alter. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Regular Formal Agenda
11.a Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and
incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General
Supplemental Design Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa
City Design Supplement and Specifications.
City Engineer Havel presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Animal Care and Adoption Center Training Addition Project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing a time and place for receipt of bids.
Animal Services Supervisor Strief and Senior Facilities Design and Construction
Riedinger presented a PowerPoint. Individual Council members asked questions and
expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-249. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11.c Resolution authorizing conveyance of western approximate one-half of
Outlot C in Iowa City Industrial Campus.
Economic Development Coordinator Kilburg presented information. Individual
Council members asked questions. The following individual appeared:
Melanie Bimson, Greater Iowa City Economic Development Program
Manager.
Motion to approve resolution 25-250. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.d Resolution approving the Agreement for Restrictive Covenant with the Board
of Regents for 109 E. Market Street commonly known as the Sanxay-Gilmore
House.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views.
Motion to approve resolution 25-251. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Meg George. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Joshua Moe. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.e Resolution establishing a Sister City program framework for the City of
Iowa City.
Mayor Pro Tem Salih presented information. Individual Council members asked
questions and expressed their views. The following individuals appeared: Tony
Joseph, Mary Gravitt.
Motion to approve resolution 25-252. Moved by Oliver Weilein, seconded by Mazahir
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Council Appointments
12.a Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2027 (Karol Krotz
resigned).
Motion to appoint Stacy Kiser. Moved by Mazahir Salih, seconded by Shawn
Harmsen. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12.b Airport Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a six -year term, January 1,
2024 - December 31, 2029 (Term expired for Dennis Keitel).
Motion to appoint Isaac Medina. Moved by Megan Alter, seconded by Joshua Moe.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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13. Announcement of Vacancies - New
13.a Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term,
upon appointment - June 30, 2026 (Scott Quellhorst resigned).
Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Motion to accept correspondence from Scott Quellhorst. Moved by Megan Alter,
seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
14.a Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Andreas
Wilz).
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026 -
December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Nancy Carlson).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a Licensed Electrician to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Gt Karr). (If a
qualified trade representative does not submit an application within three
(3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may be
appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction)
Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Angie Smith, Jamie
Gade, Michelle Sillman).
Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January
1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Talya Miller, Viana Qadoura,
Mark Pries).
Parks & Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four- year terms,
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029 (Terms expire for Missie Forbes,
Brian Morelli, Connie Moore).
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an At -Large representative
to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028 (Term expires for
Andrea Truitt).
Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an Art or Design
Professional to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31,
2028 (Term expires for Stephanie Brunia).
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Senior Center Commission -Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1,
2026 - December 31, 2028 (Terms expire for Jay Gilchrist, Warren Paris).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 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).
Board of Appeals - One vacancy for an HVAC Professional to fill an
unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost
resigned). (If a qualified trade representative does not submit an application
within three (3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may
be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction)
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Brown St representative
to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expired for Christina
Welu-Reynolds).
Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Jefferson St
representative 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 - One vacancy for a Woodlawn Ave
representative 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.
15. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming
meetings, community events, and items of interest.
16. Report on Items from City Staff
17. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn 7:28 pm. Moved by Joshua Moe, seconded by Laura Bergus. Motion
Passed.(7 Ayes)
ayor
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City Clerk
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