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Summary of Minutes
February 2, 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, Russett, Havel, Sovers, Liston. UISG: Longnecker, Van
Heukelom.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Black History Month
Roger Lusala accepting on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
2.b. National Gun Violence Survivors Week
Temple Hiatt accepting on behalf of Mom's Demand Action.
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: January 19
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: January 19
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission: January 7
4.b. Airport Commission: November 12
4.c. Airport Commission: November 30
4.d. Airport Commission: December 10
4.e. Historic Preservation Commission: November 12
41 Historic Preservation Commission: December 10 (SEE
RECOMMENDATION)
4.g. Housing & Community Development Commission: November 19
4.1h. Human Rights Commission: November 24
41 Planning & Zoning Commission: January 7 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.j. Public Art Advisory Committee: December 3
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E.
Market St.
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5.b. Liquor License -New
1. Class E Liquor License for Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban Fuel
Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd.
5.c. Liquor License — Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for 2 -Tone, Inc., dba Bluebird Diner, 330 E.
Market St.
5.d. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits to the following:
1. Urban Fuel LLC, dba Urban Fuel Express, 2580 Moss Ridge Rd.
2. Corridor Underground Entertainment, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13
S. Linn St. (Resolution 21-16)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,942,242.23 for
the period of December 1 through December 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. Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of One (1) Packaged Pool
Dehumidification Unit for the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool
Dehumidification System Improvements Project. (Resolution 21-17)
6.c. Resolution approving, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute
and the City Clerk to attest Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with
Anderson Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to
provide engineering consultant services for the Melrose Court Sewer
Repair Project.
(Resolution 21-18)
6.d. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Scoff Boulevard
Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. (Resolution 21-19)
6.e. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Idyllwild
Stormwater Drainage Diversion Project. (Resolution 21-20)
6.f. Resolution accepting the work for the Augusta Place Bird Proofing
Project. (Resolution 21-21)
Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for February 16, 2021 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately acres of land located at 2525 Highlander Place to
Highway Commercial with a Historic District Overlay (OHD/CH-1).
(REZ20-0014).
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing on setting the maximum property tax
levy for certain levies for the proposed budget ending June 30, 2022.
(Resolution 21-22)
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7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing on February 16, 2021 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Collector Well
Nos. 3 and 4 Rehabilitation 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 21-23)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Diana Russo: COVID Vaccine Availability [Staff response included]
8.b. Laura Crossett: MLK Day Events and Acknowledgements
8.c. Elisa Hernandez Perez: Preliminary Plan to Restructure the Police
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: David Drustrup regarding the OIR report; Martha
Norbeck regarding late handout correspondence on Riverfront Crossings - require
minimum environmental performance improvements for density bonus; Raneem Hamad
regarding Black History month and the OIR report; Emilia Roberts regarding the proposed
police budget and the OIR report; Nicholas Theisen regarding TIFF projects and the OIR
report; Bob Franklin - EI Rays Live & Dive regarding appeals; Bailey Baker regarding the
OIR report.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning property located south of Kennedy Parkway
and west of Camp Cardinal Blvd from Interim Development -Research Park (ID -
RP) zone to Rural Residential (1111-1), High Density Single -Family (RS -12), Low
Density Multi -Family (RM -12), and Medium Density Multi -Family (RM -20) for
approximately 27.19 acres of land. (REZ20-0013)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman
presented a power point. The following individuals appeared: Martha Norbeck
and Josh Entler, Crossing Land LLC. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.9 acres of land located at 700,
710, 720, 730 S. Dubuque Street & 220 Lafayette Street from Community
Commercial (CC -2) and Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossing —
Central Crossings (RFC -CX) zone. (REZ20-0011) (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Bergus.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 21-4847. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Bergus.
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Motion to accept correspondence from Michael Welch, Axiom Consultants and
Marth Norbeck. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion Passed. (6
Ayes) Abstain: Bergus.
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Deciding the appeal to the City Council of the decision of the Historic
Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace
the original siding at 1133 E. Court Street in the Longfellow Historic District.
City Attorney Dilkes summarized the January 14, 2021 memo that was included in the
agenda packet. The following individuals appeared: Kevin Boyd - Historic Preservation
Commission Chair, Gosia and Adam Clore presented a power point, and GT Karr.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to continue the public hearing to 2/16/21. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the American Legion Road Improvements Project (STP -U-3715(666)--70-52),
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 21-24. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest an Agreement with CommUnity and Foundation 2, Inc. for Law
Enforcement Liaison Support
City Manager Fruin presented information. Becci Reedus, CommUnity and Sarah Nelson,
Foundation2 provided additional information. The following individuals appeared:
Raneem Hamad, David Drustrup, Nicholas Theisen, and Emilia Roberts. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-25. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Thomas.
14. Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a property located at 931 6th
Avenue for flood mitigation.
City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-26. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L. Bergus.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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15. Resolution 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.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-27. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
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.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four year term. April 6,
2021- April 7, 2025. (Term expires for Melissa Jensen)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 9, 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 expired for Ernie Cox)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expired 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)
Parks and Recreation Commission
unexpired term. Upon appointment
resigned)
One vacancy to fill an
December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (George Nelson 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.
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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
b. Assistant City Manager
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
20. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 10:09 pm. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Kellie K. Fruehling, qity Clerk
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Item Number: 3.a.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 26, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, January 19, 2021, 5:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longenecker
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Liston, Havel, Sovers,
Bowers, 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.
Discuss City Annexation Policy
City Manager Fruin provided background information regarding the Carson Farms annexation
application leading up to the Council request to review the City Annexation policy. Fruin noted the
information in the 1/14 Information Packet (IP3) from 2018 when the current policy was created, the
recommendations from Johnson County Affordable Housing (IP4), and the memo regarding the
Affordable Housing Committee (IP7). Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney
Dilkes provided additional information.
Action: There was no change to the Annexation Policy directed by the City Council. The staff affordable
housing committee will review the policy and offer feedback as part of this year's planning process.
Review City tax rates
Finance Director Bockenstedt summarized the memo included in the 1/14 Information Packet (IP5).
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Action: Staff will prepare the maximum tax levy public hearing documentation with no change to the
staff recommendation (ten cent reduction in the debt service levy).
Discuss Public Input Opportunities for the Preliminary Police Plan
City Manager Fruin summarized discussions with Councilors Bergus and Salih regarding the best way
to reach groups that have barriers to solicit feedback. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Action: Staff will coordinate the translation of the Preliminary Police Plan's section on the thirty six
recommendations (approximately 40 pages) and continue to work with Councilors Salih, Bergus and
Weiner on an outreach plan that involves contracting with individuals and/or organizations that can
solicit feedback in an impartial manner with a focus on BIPOC populations that traditionally have
barriers to offering feedback.
Council Work Session
January 19, 2021
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Discuss Miscellaneous Council Meeting and Communication Items
• Moving meeting start times one hour earlier
• Public comment sign -in procedures
• Council emails and correspondence
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional
information.
Action:
- Beginning April 1, 2021 Council work sessions will start at 4pm and formal meetings will start at
6pm. Staff will develop and execute a plan to inform the community.
- Staff will develop a hybrid model that includes advance sign-up for public comment of items not
on the agenda. The City Council will review the protocols prior to adoption.
- Staff will develop a recommendation for electronic participation in future in-person City Council
meetings.
- Staff will explore a timer option for tracking the duration of individual public comments.
- Staff will work to automatically forward `Council' emails to individual Council Member email
addresses. Councilors wanting an email that is not related to an agenda item to appear on a
City Council meeting agenda will need to inform the City Clerk prior to public release of the
agenda.
Clarification of Agenda Items
Councilor Weiner noted she would be commenting on item 4.c, Community Police Review Board
December 22 minutes with recommendations to City Council from the Community Police Review Board
regarding Item No. 8 of Resolution 20-159 (Resolution of Initial City Council Commitments addressing
the Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by
Minneapolis Police and calls for action from protesters and residents).
Information Packet Discussion [January 7, January 141
➢ January 7
1. (IP4, 2020 Building Statistics) Councilor Bergus requested comparison information from
previous years. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Action: Staff will include the 2009-2020 Building Permit statistic report in the next
Information Packet
2. Mayor Pro Tem Salih asked for more information regarding the FY22 surplus. City
Manager Fruin provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Any Councilor wanting to propose additional spending involving the projected FY
22 surplus should formally submit such proposal to the Council through an Information
Packet so it can be discussed in the coming weeks
3. (IP3, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) FY ending June 30, 2020)
Councilor Mims noted the report.
➢ January 14
1. (IP9, Iowa City 2020-2021 Strategic Plan Update) Councilor Bergus noted the update.
Action: Staff will look for opportunities to promote the Council's Strategic Plan Update
report
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2. (IP8, Memo from City Clerk: Joint Entities Agenda Items for January 25) Councilors
suggested items to be placed on the 1/25/21 Joint Entities meeting agenda.
Action: Staff will request that Johnson County provide a COVID update during the
upcoming Joint Governments meeting
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
No Discussion — will combine with Item 19 City Council Information on the formal agenda.
Adjourn 6:41 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
January 19, 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, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Ford, Bowers, Havel, Sovers, Clark. UISG: Longnecker,
Van Heukelom.
1. Call to Order
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Special Presentations
Sam Jarvis, Community Health Division Manager, presented a COVID Update.
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. Budget/ Regular Work Session Minutes: January 5
3.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: January 5
3.c. Budget Work Session Minutes: January 9
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission: December 21
4.b. Community Police Review Board: December 8 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.c. Community Police Review Board: December 22 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.d. Economic Development Committee: July 13
4.e. Parks & Recreation Commission: November 18 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
41 Planning & Zoning Commission: December 17 (SEE RECOMMENDATION)
4.g. Senior Center Commission: November 19
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food &
Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.
2. Class E Liquor License for Hy -Vee, Inc., dba Hy -Vee Food Store #2,
812 S. 1 st Ave.
3. Class C Liquor License for Baroncini LLC, dba Baroncini, 104 S.
Linn St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo -James, 118 E.
Washington St.
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5.b. Liquor License - Refunds
1. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Red Bike Iowa
City LLC, dba Billy's High Hat Diner, 630 Iowa Ave.
2. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for The
Bandits LLC, dba EI Banditos, 327 E. Market St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $12,729,011.68 for
the period of November 1 through November 30, 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. Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for
construction of the Orchard Street Reconstruction Project.
(Resolution 21-8)
6.c. 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, of Iowa City, Iowa to provide
engineering services for the North Westminster Storm Sewer
Improvements Project. (Resolution 21-9)
6.d. Resolution approving a 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Johnson County regarding improvements to American Legion Road
— Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue. (Resolution 21-10)
6.e. Resolution accepting the work for the 2019-2020 Annual Sanitary Sewer
Pipe Rehabilitation Construction Project. (Resolution 21-11)
7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for February 2, 2021 on an appeal to the
City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission
denying a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the original siding at
1133 E. Court Street in the Longfellow Historic District.
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for February 2, 2021 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning property located south of Kennedy Parkway and
west of Camp Cardinal Blvd from Interim Development -Research Park
(ID -RP) zone to Rural Residential (1111-1), High Density Single -Family
(RS -12), Low Density Multi -Family (RM -12), and Medium Density Multi -
Family (RM -20) for approximately 27.19 acres of land. (REZ20-0013)
7.c. Resolution setting a public hearing on February 2, 2021 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the American Legion
Road Improvements Project (STP -U-3715(666)- -70-52), 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 21-12)
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8. Correspondence
8.a. Jake Story: Council Meeting Viewing online
8.b. Preliminary Plan to Restructure ICPD: Alex Kachingwe, Amy Charles
[Staff response included]
8.c. Affordable Housing Committee: Maria Padron [Staff response included],
Theresa Lewis
8.d. Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Annexation Policy
Recommendation
8.e. Sean McRoberts: White supremacist attacks on government
81 Establish "No Parking Any Time" prohibition on the cul-de-sac of Little
Creek Lane
End of Consent Calendar
Councilor Weiner commented on item 4.c, December 22 minutes with
recommendations to City Council from the Community Police Review Board regarding
Item No. 8 of Resolution 20-159 (Resolution of Initial City Council Commitments
addressing the Black Lives Matter Movement and Systemic Racism in the wake of the
murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police and calls for action from protesters
and residents) and thanked the Board for all the work they did putting them together.
Weiner suggested and Councilors agreed it would be helpful to have the Community
Police Review Board's legal counsel provide a legal analysis and divide the
recommendations into two groups: (1) Recommendations where state law allows
implementation and (2) Recommendations where changes to state law would be
required before a particular recommendation could be implemented.
Motion to approve consent calendar. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by P.
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: David Drustrup regarding resource allocations and
the Preliminary Plan to Restructure the Iowa City Police Department. Nicholas Theisen,
Harry Manaigod, Emilia Roberts, JoAn Larpenrer-sinclair, and Bailey Baker regarding the
Preliminary Plan to Restructure the Iowa City Police Department.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.9 acres of land located at
700, 710, 720, 730 S. Dubuque Street & 220 Lafayette Street from Community
Commercial (CC -2) and Intensive Commercial (CI -1) to Riverfront Crossing —
Central Crossings (RFC -CX) zone. (REZ20-0011)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. The following individuals appeared: Michael Welch, Axiom
Consultants and Michael Apt, Gilbane Development. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10.b. 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) (Second Consideration)
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Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 21-4842. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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) (Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 21-4843. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by
M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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)
(Pass & Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 21-4844. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Mercer Aquatic Center Pool Dehumidification System Improvements
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. Senior Civil Engineer Clark presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-13. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Mercer Aquatic Center Masonry and Skylight Repairs 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. Senior Civil Engineer Clark presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-14. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance Amending Title 2 of the City Code, entitled "Human Rights," to
update methods of service allowed. (Second Consideration)
Equity Director Bowers Bowers provided information.
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 21-4845. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution approving Agreement for Private Redevelopment by and between
The City of Iowa City, Iowa, Tailwind College Street, LLC, and Tailwind College
Street IC, LLC
Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a power point. The following
individuals appeared: Brandon Smith - Vice President of Tailwind Group, Mikey
Stephens, Nicholas Theisen, Nany Bird - Downtown Association, Karen Kubby.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-15. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. 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)
The following individual appeared: Nicholas Theisen.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 21-4846. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. 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.
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term. April 6,
2021- April 7, 2025. (Term expires for Melissa Jensen)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
17. 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.
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)
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Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1,
2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expired for Ernie Cox)
Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician) - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Term expired 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)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Blake Winter
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.
18. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) The following
individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented UISG updates.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 09:05 pm. Moved by P
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Taylor- seconded by M. Salih. Motion
�-u Teague, Mayor
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