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Summary of Minutes
January 5, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held
because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health
and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Iowa City City Council electronic regular meeting, held via Zoom Meeting Platform. Mayor
Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas,
Weiner. Council members absent: None. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg,
Dilkes, Fruehling, Sitzman, Bowers, Brotherton, Kubly. UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Bijou Maliabo accepting on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Regular Work Session Minutes: December 15
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 15
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Board of Adjustment: November 18
4.b. Library Board of Trustees: November 19
4.c. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 5 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.d. Planning & Zoning Commission: December 3 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.e. Public Art Advisory Committee: November 5
4.f. Senior Center Commission: August 20
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Pub on Clinton Street, LLC, dba Pints,
118 S. Clinton St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Club
Room, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
4. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee #3, 1125 N.
Dodge St.
5. Class E Liquor License for Walmart Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721,
919 Hwy 1 W.
6. Class E. Liquor License for Hawkeye Star, Inc., dba Kirkwood
Liquor & Tobacco, 300 Kirkwood Ave.
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5.b. Liquor License - Refunds
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for DTW
Inc., dba T.C.B, 114 E. College St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution adopting the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications
(SUDAS) Standard Specifications (2021 Edition), as revised by the
SUDAS General Supplemental Specifications and the revised City of
Iowa City Supplemental Specifications (January 2021). (Resolution 21-1)
6.b. Resolution accepting the work for the West Riverbank Stabilization
Project. (Resolution 21-2)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for January 19, 2021 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning property located at 700, 710, 720 and 730 S.
Dubuque Street and 220 Lafayette Street from Community Commercial
(CC -2) and Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossings - Central
Crossings (RFC -CX) zone for approximately 1.9 acres of land. (REZ20-
0011)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 19, 2021 on the project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Aquatic
Center Pool Dehumidification System Improvements 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 21-3)
7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 19, 2021 on the project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Aquatic
Center Masonry and Skylight Repairs 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 21-4)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Community Police Review Board: Recommendations Report
8.b. Preliminary Plan to Restructure ICPD: Dr. Elisa Hernandez Perez, Amy Charles,
Bruce Haupert, Donna Ruth Beary, David Drustrup, Ashlee Johannes
8.c. Rod Sullivan: Local Option Sales Tax
8.d. Op Madera:Reform Ideas for Iowa City Planning, Housing, and Governance
8.e. Chris Ogren: snow removal - Willow Creek [Staff response included], Jean
Florman
8.f. Gosia Clore: Appeal to a denial of a COA [Staff response included]
8.g. Judy Pfohl: thank you
8.h. Shannon Tackes: Concern parent [Staff response included]
8.i. Greg Zimmerman: American flag on sign
8.j. Martha Norbeck: Changes to zoning for economic and environmental
benefit
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End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen regarding Council correspondence;
Oliver Weilein regarding Mental Health Crisis incidents; Mark Nolte regarding living in Iowa
City and being proud of the City, the Community, and City Council. Amel Ali, David
Drustrup, Annie G., Maya Sims, Harry Manaligod, Emilia Roberts, Megann Hester, Latisha
McDaniel, Bailey Baker, Jaylen Cavil regarding the Preliminary Plan to Restructure the
Iowa City Police Department.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located west of
Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road. (ANN20-0001) [Deferred from 12/1/20
and 12/15/20]
The following individuals appeared: Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable
Housing; Jon Marner, MMS Consultants; Nicholas Theisen. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes, City Manager Fruin, and
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman provided additional information.
Motion to approve. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Other.
(0 Ayes) No action was taken.
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Rd. from County
Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone.
A public hearing was held. Jon Marner, MMS Consultants, appeared and
requested indefinite deferral. City Manager Fruin provided information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to defer indefinitely. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.c. Ordinance rezoning property located at 410-412 North Clinton Street from High
Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44) to RM -44 with a Historic District
Overlay (RM -44 / OHD). (REZ20-0009)
January 5, 2021
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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10.d. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of land
located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to Planned High
Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone. (REZ20-0008) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to defer to 01/19/2021. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Jackie Hockett. Moved by M. Salih,
seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.e. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to allow minor adjustments in Planned High
Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zones for new construction projects
which involve preserving a separate historic structure. (REZ20-0005) (Pass &
Adopt)
Motion to defer to 01/19/2021. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.f. Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.55 acres of property from Central
Business (CB -10) zone to CB -10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for
property located at 109, 111, 115, 117, and 121 E. College Street. (REZ20-02)
(Pass & Adopt) (Deferred from 12/1/20)
Motion to defer to 01/19/2021. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Brandon Smith, Tailwind Group. Moved by M.
Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension 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. Assistant City Engineer Sovers presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-5. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance Amending Title 2 of the City Code, entitled "Human Rights," to
update methods of service allowed. (First Consideration)
Equity Director Bowers provided information.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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13. Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a duplex property located at
2021 Taylor Drive for the South District Home Investment Partnership
Program.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly provided information. The following
individuals appeared: Angie Jordan and Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable
Housing. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-6. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest an agreement with Shelter House for Street Outreach Services.
City Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-7. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Council Appointments
15.a. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Jamie Venzon)
City Clerk Fruehling provided information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
15.b. Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter
resigned)
15.c. Senior Center Commission - One vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Robert
Finlayson)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Christopher Odinet to the Parks & Recreation
Commission and Susan Eberly to the Senior Center Commission.
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to re -advertise due to gender balance requirements. Vacancy will
remain open until filled. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
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Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Upon
appointment - December 31, 2022. (George Nelson resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., January 26, 2021.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2021 -
December 31, 2025. (Term expires for Ernie Cox)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expires for John Forman
Gay)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther
Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
17. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
18. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
19. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
City Manager Fruin stated Dustin Liston would be welcomed into the City
organization as Chief of Police, on Monday, January 11 and thanked Denise
Brotherton and Bill Campbell for their dedication and leadership over the last
10 months during the interim period.
b. Assistant City Manager
c. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
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20. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:45pm. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Kellie K. Fruehling, Ci Clerk
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Regular Work Session Minutes: December 15
Item Number: 3.a.
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'*:t"itql MEMORANDUM
Date: December 22, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, December 15, 2020, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih (absent), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Knoche, Sovers,
Bockenstedt,
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due
to concerns for the health and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by
COVID-19.
Joint Meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission [Carson Farms Annexation and Rezoningl
Planning & Zoning Commissioners present: Michael Hensch (Chair), Mark Signs (Vice -Chair), Phoebe
Martin (Secretary), Maggie Elliott, Mark Nolte, Billie Townsend, and Susan Craig.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman provided a summary of the annexation/rezoning project for
Carson Farms. Planning & Zoning members explained methods and viewpoints used when voting on
the recommendation to City Council at the October 15111 Planning & Zoning meeting. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes and Neighborhood & Development Services
Director Hightshoe provided additional information.
City Manager presentation of the Preliminary Plan to Restructure the Iowa City Police
Department toward community policing.
City Manager Fruin provided an overview of the preliminary plan to restructure the police department as
follows:
• Police Department Structure
• Statistical Overview
• Recent Community Policing Initiatives
• Restructuring:
- Crisis Call
- Unbiased Policing
- Policing Forward
• Funding Considerations
• Final Recommendations
Individual Council members expressed their views regarding next steps.
Action: Discussion of the Preliminary Plan on Community Policing will be added to the January 5th work
session agenda; copies of the City Manager's slides from the Preliminary Plan will be added to
www.icgov.org/preliminaryplan and staff will begin promoting Preliminary Plan feedback opportunities to
the public.
Council Work Session
December 15, 2020
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COVID-19 Update
No Discussion.
Continue discussion of Resolution (20-159) of Initial Council Commitments addressing the
Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd
by the Minneapolis Police and calls for action from protesters and residents
No Discussion.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No Discussion.
Information Packet Discussion [December 3, December 101
No Discussion.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No Discussion.
Adjourn 6:48 p.m.
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Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 15
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Summary of Minutes
December 15, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held
because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health
and safety of council members, staff and the public presented by COVID-19.
Iowa City City Council electronic regular meeting, held via Zoom Meeting Platform. Mayor
Teague presiding. Council members present: Bergus, Mims, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner.
Council members absent: Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes,
Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Knoche, Reichert. UISG: Absent.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Ambassadors of Wintry Cheer
Phil! Seebeck accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Emergency Joint Entities Meeting Minutes: November 12
3.b. Work Session Minutes: November 23
3.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: December 1
3.d. Regular Work Session Minutes: December 1
3.e. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: December 1
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: September 10
4.b. Airport Commission: October 8
4.c. Board of Adjustment: October 14
4.d. Climate Action Commission: November 2
4.e. Community Police Review Board: November 10 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.f. Historic Preservation Commission: October 8
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City Inc., dba
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1406 S. Gilbert St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Webster Restaurant LLC, dba the
Webster, 202 N. Linn St. Suite 101
2. Class E Liquor License for Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye Liquor &
Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 1
3. Special Class C Liquor License for Sosekiic Cafe LLC, dba Soseki
Cafe, 227 S. Dubuque St.
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5.c. Cigarette Permit
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Iowa 80 LLC, dba Hawkeye
Liquor & Tobacco, 601 Hollywood Blvd., Ste 1 (Resolution 20-275)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,086,464.61 for
the period of October 1 through October 31, 2020, 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 accept the proposed FY22 budget for the Iowa City
Downtown District, as approved by the Iowa City Downtown District
Advisory Board.
6.c. Resolution accepting the work for the 2020 Water Pavement Patching
Project. (Resolution 20-276)
6.d. Resolution waiving the annual fees for sidewalk cafes for the 2021
season. (Resolution 20-277)
6.e. Resolution approving the dedication of approximately 4 square feet of
property west of Camp Cardinal Road to the City of Iowa City Camp
Cardinal Road right-of-way. (Resolution 20-278)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
Partial Vacation of Conservation Easement Agreement for Lot 97,
Walnut Ridge, Part 10. (Resolution 20-279)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for January 5, 2021 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of land located at 410 and 412
N. Clinton Street from High Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -44) to
High Density Multi -Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay
(OHD/RM-44). (REZ20-0009)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on January 5, 2021 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Scott Boulevard Trunk
Sanitary Sewer Extension 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 20-280)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Bruce Johnston: These are your police
8.b. Judy Pfohl: Thank you Iowa City
8.c. Judy Pfohl (x2): Park sidewalk snow removal [Staff response included]
8.d. Carol deProsse: Investigate This
8.e. Remove (1) "Yield" sign and establish (2) "Stop" signs at the intersection of
South Riverside Drive and Riverside Drive
8.f. Competitive Quotation Memo
8.g. Susannah Middaugh: Today's Missing Them programming
8.h. Stephen Carey: science
December 15, 2020
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End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended. Moved by P. Taylor,
seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Steven Keever regarding employment in Iowa
City; Nicholas Theisen regarding the Preliminary Plan to Restructure the Iowa City
Police Department.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Resolution to annex approximately 196.17 acres of land located west of
Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road. (ANN20-0001) [deferred from 12/1/20]
The following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen, Sara Barron.
Motion to defer to 1/5/21. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to accept correspondence from Tyler Thorp, Jarod Concha, Asa Crowe,
Nettie Wildrick, Pat Bowen, John Yapp - Allen Development (x2), Joseph
Jennings, Marth Norbeck. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 196.17 acres of land
located west of Highway 218 and south of Rohret Rd. from County
Residential (R) and County Urban Residential (RUA) to Interim
Development Single -Family Residential (ID -RS) zone.
The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck, John Yapp - Allen
Development.
Motion to continue the public hearing and defer first consideration to 1/5/21.
Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent:
Salih.
10.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 12,000 square feet of land
located at 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street to Planned High
Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone. (REZ20-0008) (Second
Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to accept correspondence from Tim Weitzel. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded
by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.d. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to allow minor adjustments in Planned High
Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zones for new construction projects
which involve preserving a separate historic structure. (REZ20-0005) (Second
Consideration)
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Motion to give second consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.e. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4 acres of land located
at Myrtle Ave. and S. Riverside Dr. to Riverfront Crossings - West
Riverfront District (RFC -WR) zone. (REZ20-0003) (Second
Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Angie Jordan.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4839. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to accept correspondence from Steve Long. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.f. Ordinance to amend Title 14 Zoning to expand the West Riverfront
Subdistrict boundaries and to increase the maximum bonus height in the
West Riverfront Subdistrict to seven stories for properties north of and
near the Iowa Interstate Railroad. (REZ20-0004) (Second Consideration)
The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck, Steven Keever.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4840. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.g. Letter to the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission in support of a
rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for
approximately 40.62 acres of property located in unincorporated Johnson
County, south of the Rapid Creek Road NE and Rapid Creek Trail NE
intersection in Fringe Area A - outside of Iowa City's Growth Area.
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: John Yapp representing the applicant Yellow Rock
LLC, Steven Keever. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Idyllwild Stormwater Drainage Diversion 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.
December 15, 2020
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A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Reichart presented a power point. The
following individuals appeared: Terri Chait, Tammi Craft. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 20-281. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
12. Unbiased Policing Ordinance. (Pass & Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Nicholas Theisen, Kevin Sanders - President of the
Iowa City NAACP. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 20-4841. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
13. Announcement of Vacancies - New
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (George Nelson resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., January 26, 2021.
Motion to accept correspondence from George Nelson. Moved by P.
Taylor, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
14. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter
resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., December 29, 2020.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1,
2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expires for Ernie Cox)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expires for John Forman
Gay)
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Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Lee Shope
resigned)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024. (Term expires for Jamie Venzon)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancies to fill a three-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. (Term expires for Robert
Finlayson)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Kyla Paterson)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
15. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No one appeared.
16. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
17. Report on Items from City Staff — None.
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager
c. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
18. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:14pm. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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Kelli- K. Fruehling, City Clerk
December 15, 2020
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