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Summary of Minutes
April 20, 2021 - 6:00 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, Dulek, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Kubly, Seydell-Johnson,
Knoche, Bockenstedt, Ford, Coleman. UISG: Longnecker, Van Heukelom.
1. Call to Order
Mayor's statement regarding the George Floyd case and the verdict in the trial of officer Derek
Chauvin.
2. Special Presentations
2.a. COVID Update - Johnson County Public Health
Sam Jarvis, Community Health Division Manager, presented a COVID Update.
3. Proclamations
3.a. Arbor Day
Juli Seydell-Johnson,
Parks & Recreation Director, accepting.
3.b. Housing Trust Fund Week
Ellen McCabe, Executive Director Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County,
accepting and presented a power point.
3.c. National Water Safety Month
Juli Seydell-Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director, accepting.
3.d. Workers' Memorial Day
Greg Hearns, President of the Iowa City Federation of Labor, accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 4 — 8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Regular Work Session Minutes: April 6
4.b. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: April 6
4.c. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: April 12
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Airport Commission: February 11
5.b. Climate Action Commission: March 1
5.c. Historic Preservation Commission: March 11
5.d. Planning & Zoning Commission: March 18
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5.e. Public Art Advisory Committee: February 4
51 Senior Center Commission: February 18
5.g. Telecommunications Commission: October 5
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc., dba Smokin'
Joe's Tobacco and Liquor Outlet #18
2. Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative
Society, dba New Pioneer Food Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments Inc.,
dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, The, 330 E. Prentiss
4. Class C Liquor License for Column, Inc., dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.
5. Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC Inc., dba Sams
Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S. Gilbert St.
6.b. Liquor License - New
1. Class C Liquor License for Weber Restaurants LLC, dba
Alebrije, 401 S. Linn St.
6.c. Liquor License - Transfer
1. Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba
Graze, 115 E. College St. to 345 S. Dubuque St.
6.d. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to the following:
1. Omega Puff LLC, dba The Konnexion, 106 S. Linn St. (Resolution 21-95)
Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Resolution Naming Depositories. (Resolution 21-96)
7.b. Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding Taxable Urban
Renewal Revenue Bonds, Series 2012D, dated November 29, 2012.
(Resolution 21-97)
7.c. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the 2021 Tree Planting Project. (Resolution 21-98)
7.d. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Asphalt Resurfacing 2021 Project. (Resolution 21-99)
7.e. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the City Park Ball Field Improvement Project. (Resolution 21-100)
7.f. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Collector Well Nos. 3 and 4 Rehabilitation Project. (Resolution 21-101)
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7.9. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of
the Melrose Court Sewer Improvements Project. (Resolution 21-102)
7.h. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Iowa Department
of Transportation Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of
Primary Roads in Municipalities. (Resolution 21-103)
7.i. Resolution authorizing contract reimbursing CRANDIC for
work performed on the Burlington and Madison Intersection
Improvements Project. (Resolution 21-104)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Motion setting a public hearing for May 4, 2021 on an ordinance
to amend Title 14 Zoning to allow the continuance and
expansion of nonconforming drinking establishments when
located on property in a Historic Overlay District (OHD) zone
and where vacant for at least two years. (REZ20-0015)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
9. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 7 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Jennifer Banta, VP Iowa City Area Business
Partnership regarding the Innovation and Education award ceremony invitation; Katie
Biechler, Manny Galvez, Meg Wagner, Kenn Bowen, Patricia Bowen, Joel Gilbertson -
White, Emily Sinnwell with Rosa, Ingris, and Jacqueline, Cathy Glasson regarding the
American Rescue Plan Act; Nancy Bird regarding downtown recovery relief and a
2am restaurant exception; Nicholas Theisen regarding various issues; Dan Kauble,
Taylor Kohn, Harry Manaligod regarding NaNa's African Boutique & Gift Shop.
10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 6.12 acres of land
located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose
Avenue to Medium Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -20) and
Institutional Public (P-2) with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-
20/13-2) (REZ20-0012). (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Salih, Teague.
10.b. Motion to approve a letter to the Johnson County Planning and
Zoning Commission in support of a rezoning from County (A) to
County Residential (R) for approximately 13.07 acres of property
located in unincorporated Johnson County at 4809 Rapid Creek
Road NE.(CREZ21-0001)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point. The
following individual appeared: Sandy Steil, MMS Consultants.
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Motion to approve. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located
at 2131 Taylor Drive.
A public hearing was held. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented
information. The following individual appeared: Sara Barron, Executive Director
Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-105. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J.
Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Resolution adopting Highway Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan.
A public hearing was held. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented a
power point. The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham, Dan Kauble, Ala
Mohamed. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin
provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-106. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," and
Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and Property," to allow alcohol in park
shelters. (Second Consideration)
The following individual appeared: Dan Kauble.
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 12, entitled "Franchise," Chapter 4,
entitled "Cable Television," to repeal the cable television franchise
ordinance. (First Consideration)
Assistant City Manager Monroe presented information. The following individuals
appeared: Patricia Bowen, Dan Kauble. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $11,325,000*
(subject to adjustment per terms of offering) General Obligation
Bonds, series 2021, and approving electronic bidding procedures
and distribution of the preliminary official statement.
Finance Director Bockenstedt presented information.
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Motion to approve Resolution 21-107. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. May 1, 2021 -
December 31, 2021. (Zephan Hazell resigned) Re -advertise vacancy.
16.b. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Effective upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Maria
Bruno resigned)
16.c. Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - December 31,
2022. (George Nelson resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Tony Sivanthaphanith, Human Rights Commission
and Jeannie Beckman, Senior Center Commission. Moved by S. Mims,
seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2021 -
June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Christopher Lawerence)
Community Police Review Board (At -Large) - One vacancy to
fill a four-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires
for Latisha McDaniel)
Community Police Review Board (Current or former "peace officer) -
One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025.
(Term expires for David Selmer)
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Quentin
Pitzen)
Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) - One vacancy to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for
Helen Burford)
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Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon appointment -
June 30, 2024. (Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn)- One vacancy to fill an
unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon appointment - June 30,
2024. (Formerly advertised)
Housing & Community Development Commission -Three vacancies to
fill a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for
Megan Alter, Peggy Aguilar and Maria Padron)
Library Board of Trustees -Three vacancies to fill a six-year term,
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for John Beasley,
Monique Washington and Wesley Beery)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Timothy
Shea resigned)
Planning & Zoning Commission -Two vacancies to fill a five-year term, July
1, 2021 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Mark Signs, Maggie Elliott)
Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year
term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Gina Reyes, Adam
Stockman)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term,
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
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 (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas
Agran)
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.
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City Councilors agreed to re -open public comment for items not on the agenda. The
following individuals appeared: David Goodner, Barb Stanerson, Charlie Eastham
Ala Mohamed regarding the American Rescue Plan Act; Ala Mohamed, Mohamed
Traore, Naa Tackie regarding NaNa's African Boutique & Gift Shop.
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 — none.
b. Assistant City Manager — Monroe thanked USG Council Liaison Longenecker
for his service and wished him well.
C. City Attorney — Dulek announced retired City Attorney Dilkes was enjoying her
first two days of retirement.
d. City Clerk — none.
21. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:25pm. Moved
Taylor. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
by M. Salih, seconded by P.
Tr66e Teague, Mayor
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 14, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Electronic Council Work Session, April 6, 2021, 4:00 PM, Zoom Meeting Platform
Council: Bergus, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Weiner
UISG: Longenecker
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Kilburg, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Russett, Ralston, Knoche,
Havel, Sovers, Bowers, Seydell-Johnson, Nagle-Gamm, 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.
Process for interviewing City Attorney applicants
Mayor Teague noted the upcoming retirement of City Attorney Dilkes and thanked her for her years of
service. Mayor Teague initiated the discussion on how councilors wanted to review the submitted
applications to narrow them down and what the interview process should look like. Individual Council
members expressed their views. City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information.
Action: Councilors Mims, Bergus and Teague will review the City Attorney applications and recommend
a list of possible candidates to interview to the full City Council. The target for completing that review is
the week of April 26th. Tentatively, the Council will meet in Executive Session to determine an interview
pool on May 4th. The City Attorney will share interview questions previously used in Assistant City
Attorney interviews with Human Resources.
Discuss Capital Improvement Plan and Market/Jefferson one-way to two-way conversion project
City Manager Fruin summarized the memo (IP3) included in the April 1, 2021 Information Packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Engineer Havel and Transportation Planner
Ralston provided additional information.
Action: Staff will update the Market / Jefferson unfunded project narrative to include a note that the
conversion should be pursued when traffic light replacement along the corridor is deemed necessary
and will give consideration to conducting preliminary engineering on the project in the next few years.
Explore text amendments to facilitate more neighborhood commercial in residential areas
City Manager Fruin provided background information and summarized the memo (IP4) included in the
April 1, 2021 Information Packet. Individual Council members expressed their views. Senior Planner
Russett and City Attorney Dilkes provided additional information.
Action: Staff will process the City Council's discussion on neighborhood commercial and determine
possible next steps. Thoughts to consider include expanding options for daycare, as well as residential
options in commercial zones. Staff should also discuss potential special exception guidelines for
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expanded commercial uses in residential zones. Lastly, there was a suggestion for the city to promote
current opportunities for home-based businesses.
Clarification of Agenda Items
No discussion.
Information Packet Discussion [March 18, March 25, April 11
➢ March 18
1. (IP3, Memo from City Manager: Overview of OIR, Preliminary Plan and CPRB
Recommendations) Councilor Bergus asked about scheduling a special work session to
discuss the Preliminary Police Plan. City Manager Fruin and City Attorney Dilkes
provided information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: A special work session was set for May 11 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the
Preliminary Police Plan.
2. (IP1, Council Tentative Meeting Schedule) City Attorney Dilkes noted the legal review of
the CPRB proposed changes to the ordinance would have to wait until the legislative
session was over due to some bills that may pass that will influence what can and can't
be done with the CPRB.
3. (IP4, Memo from Historic Preservation Commission Chair and Historic Preservation
Planner: Historic Preservation Commission Annual Planning Session Report and Work
Plan for Calendar Year 2021) Councilor Weiner pointed out the work plan and how
thorough it was.
➢ March 25 — no discussion.
➢ April 1 — no discussion.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Adjourn 5:40 p.m.
Item Number: 4.b.
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April 6, 2021 - 6:00 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, Knoche, VanDyke, Nagle-Gamm, Bowers, Seydell-Johnson,
Bristow. UISG: Longnecker.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. Arab American Heritage Month - Newman Abuissa accepting.
2.b. Fair Housing Month - Tracy Adams, President & Tyler Warner, CEO of IC Area
Assoc of Realtors, accepting.
2.c. National Community Development Week - Maria Padron, HCDC Chair, accepting.
2.d. National Service Recognition Day - Emma Markowski and Sloane Terrill, VISTAS
with AmeriCorps, accepting.
2.e. Week of the Young Child - Missy Forbes, Executive Director 4Cs Community
Coordinated Child Care, accepting.
Beginning of Consent Calendar (Items 3 — 7)
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. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 16
3.b. Regular Work Session Minutes: March 16
3.c. Regular Formal Summary of Minutes: March 16
3.d. Special Formal Summary of Minutes: March 23
3.e. Special Work Session Minutes: March 23
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: January 14
4.b. Board of Adjustment: December 9
4.c. Historic Preservation Commission: January 28
4.d. Historic Preservation Commission: February 11
4.e. Housing & Community Development Commission: February 18
4.f. Human Rights Commission: January 26
4.g. Human Rights Commission: February 23
4.h. Library Board of Trustees: February 25
41 Parks & Recreation Commission: February 10
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4.j. Planning & Zoning Commission: January 21
4.k. Planning & Zoning Commission: February 18
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License -Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 E.
College St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Troon Beverages Inc., dba Finkbine
Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
3. Outdoor Service Area for Troon Beverages Inc., dba Finkbine Golf
Course, 1380 Melrose Ave.
4. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, The, 6 S. Dubuque St.
5. Special Class C Liquor License for Alternative Sport Enterprises
LLC, dba Hatchet Jack's, 101 Highway 1 West
6. Special Class C Liquor License for Marcus Midwest, LLC, dba
Sycamore Cinema, 1602 Sycamore St.
5.b. Liquor License - New
1. Special Class C Liquor License for J&P Ventures LC, dba Marco's
Island, 121 N. Linn St.
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $9,488,786.44 for the
period of February 1 through February 28, 2021, 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 The Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area Ecological Enhancement & Restoration of Woodlands
and Whispering Meadows Wetland Park Ecological Restoration.
(Resolution 21-83)
6.c. Resolution approving the appointment of Sue Dulek as Interim City
Attorney for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 21-84)
6.d. Resolution authorizing the procurement of four (4) 40 Foot Battery
Electric Buses and three (3) 180 kW Dual Charging Stations for the City
of Iowa City Transportation Services Division. (Resolution 21-85)
6.e. Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign an agreement with
FilmScene to show films in Chauncey Swan Park. (Resolution 21-86)
6.f. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to a
non-exclusive and partial assignment of easements to MidAmerican
Energy Company in connection with the American Legion Road
Improvement Project. (Resolution 21-87)
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Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Resolution setting public hearing for April 20, 2021, on a proposal to
convey a single-family home located at 2131 Taylor Drive. (Resolution 21-88)
7.b. Resolution setting a public hearing for the May 4th, 2021 City Council
meeting regarding the FY2022 Iowa Department of Transportation
Consolidated Transit Funding Application for Iowa City Transit.
(Resolution 21-89)
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
The following individuals appeared: Martha Hampel and Aleksey Gurtovoy regarding
traffic cameras for traffic enforcement; Jennifer Banta regarding the Climate Action
partnership with Iowa City; Paul Dirks Keller regarding Life Care helicopters; Dan
Kauble, Bailey Baker and Taylor Kohn regarding various City Council and Ad Hoc Truth
& Reconciliation issues.
9. Planning and Zoning Matters
9.a. Resolution to annex approximately 3.61 acres of land located near the
intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue conditioned
upon a 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City and the City of
University Heights, approving the 28E Agreement and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the 28E Agreement. (ANN20-0002)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. The following individuals appeared: Sara Barron, Nicholas Theisen,
Harry Manaligod, Dan Kauble, and Raneem Hamad. Individual Council members
expressed their views. City Manager Fruin, City Attorney Dilkes and Development
Services Coordinator Sitzman provided additional information.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-90. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Salih, Teague.
8. Community Comment (items not on the agenda) [UNTIL 8 PM]
Returned to item 8, the following individual appeared: Harry Manaligod regarding traffic
enforcement cameras, defunding the police department, City Council and various other
issues.
9.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 6.12 acres of land located near
the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue to Medium
Density Multi -Family Residential (RM -20) and Institutional Public (P-2) with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20/P-2) (REZ20-0012).
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. The following individuals appeared: Sara Barron, Nicholas
Theisen, Harry Manaligod.
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Motion to give first consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by L.
Bergus. Motion Passed. (4 Ayes) Nays: Salih, Taylor, Teague.
9.c. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Yellow Rock subdivision, a 40.62 -acre,
Not subdivision with six outlots located in unincorporated Johnson County,
south of Rapid Creek Road NE, approximately 3,000 feet east of Highway 1 NE.
(CSUB21-0001)
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-91. Moved by J. Weiner, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
10. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
Addendum to a Lease Agreement with Graze Iowa City, LLC for commercial
space within the Court Street Transportation Center to extend said lease.
A public hearing was held. City Manager Fruin presented information. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-92. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Gilbert Court Sidewalk Infill Project, establishing amount of bid security
to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing
time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Civil Engineer VanDyke presented a power point. Individual
Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-93. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," and Title 10,
entitled "Public Ways and Property," to allow alcohol in park shelters. (First
Consideration)
Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented information. The following
individual appeared: Dan Kauble. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4,
entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 10, entitled "Parking for Loading and
Unloading," to establish a curbside pick-up and delivery space. (Second
Consideration)
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 21-4852. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Weiner. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Resolution Adopting the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Allocations for
Fiscal Year 2021.
Equity Director Bowers presented information. Individual Council members expressed
their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 21-94. Moved by L. Bergus, seconded by J. Weiner.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Presentation of the 2020 Certified Local Government Annual Report
Historic Preservation Planner Bristow presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Four vacancies to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Johnson County
residency is required. Iowa City residency is preferred but not required if
an applicant offers expertise or representation not available from
applicants who reside in Iowa City. Members of other City boards and
commissions are eligible to serve on the TRC.) (Anthony Currin,
Royceann Porter, T'Shailyn Harrington and Raneem Hamad resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Wangui Gathua, David Borger Germann, Chastity Dillard
and Clifton Johnson. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
17. 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.
Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2021 -
June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Christopher Lawerence)
Community Police Review Board (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a four-year
term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Latisha McDaniel)
vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025. (Term expires
for David Selmer)
Historic Preservation Commission (At -Large) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year tern, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Quentin Pitzen)
April 6, 2021 Summary of Minutes Page 5
Historic Preservation Commission (College Green) - One vacancy to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Helen
Burford)
Historic Preservation Commission (East College St) - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2024.
(Formerly advertised)
Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn)- One vacancy to fill an
unexpired plus a three-year term, Effective upon appointment - June 30,
2024. (Formerly advertised)
Housing & Community Development Commission -Three vacancies to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Megan Alter,
Peggy Aguilar and Maria Padron)
Library Board of Trustees -Three vacancies to fill a six-year term, July 1,
2021 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for John Beasley, Monique Washington
and Wesley Beery)
Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
Upon appointment - December 31, 2022. (Timothy Shea resigned)
Correspondence included in Council packet.
Planning & Zoning Commission -Two vacancies to fill a five-year term, July
1, 2021 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Mark Signs, Maggie Elliott)
Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. (Term expires for Gina Reyes, Adam
Stockman)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Motion to accept correspondence from Timothy Shea. Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by L. Bergus. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. 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.
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. May 1,
2021 - December 31, 2021. (Zephan Hazell resigned)
Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
Upon appointment - December 31, 2023. (Maria Bruno resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
April 6, 2021 Summary of Minutes Page 6
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. (Formerly advertised)
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 (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. (Term expired for Thomas Agran)
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term.
Effective 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.
19. Community Comment [IF NECESSARY] (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
The following individuals appeared: Ryan Longenecker, UISG Liaison, presented
UISG updates.
20. City Council Information
Individual Council members thanked City Attorney Dilkes for her years of service and
wished her well in retirement. Council members reported on various meetings attended,
upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
City Attorney Dilkes thanked Councilors for their support and flexibility throughout
her career with the City and thanked staff members for being incredible to work
with.
City Manager Fruin, Assistant City Manager Monroe and City Clerk Fruehling all
thanked City Attorney Dilkes for her service and wished her well on her retirement.
a. City Manager
b. Assistant City Manager -
Assistant City Manager Monroe noted the healthy applicant pool for the
Climate Action grants and the extension for student grants for $500 or less.
C. City Attorney
d. City Clerk
22. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 9:06 pm. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by P. Taylor. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes) �-
% Bruce Teague, Mayor
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Kellie K. Fruehling, C Clerk
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Item Number: 4.c.
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April 12, 2021 - 8:00 AM
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 special 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: Dilkes, Fruehling.
Call to Order
2. Council Appointments
2.a. Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission —One vacancy to fill
unexpired terms, upon appointment - June 30, 2022.
The previous appointment of David Borger Germann on 4/6/21 was invalid
due to a software glitch when the applicant requested to be removed from
consideration and should not have been included in the applicant pool.
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission — One vacancy to fill
unexpired terms, April 23, 2021 - June 30, 2022.
See resignation letter from Layana Navarre -Jackson.
(Johnson County residency is required. Iowa City residency is preferred but
not required if an applicant offers expertise or representation not available
from applicants who reside in Iowa City. Members of other City boards and
commissions are eligible to serve on the TRC.)
Motion to appoint Sikowis (Christine) Nobiss - effective immediately, and
Daphney Daniel - effective April 23. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Individual Council members expressed their views
3. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:08 am. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Weiner. Motion
Passed. (7 Ayes)
Bruce Teague, Mayor
Kellie K. Fruehling, ity Clerk