Iowa City
City Council - Formal Agenda
Regular Formal Meeting
October 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.

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1. Motion to grant a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mexico Lindo II Inc. (App. 0-011-287-927) (Outdoor Service Area), dba Mexico Lindo, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
2. Motion to grant an Outdoor Service Area for Mexico Lindo II Inc. (App. 0-011-287-927), dba Mexico Lindo, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
3. Motion to grant a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Tyger Redux Inc. (App. 0-011-022-509), dba Tyger Tyger, 26 S. Clinton St.

1. Motion to grant a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Brixco LLC (LC0039612) (Sidewalk Cafe), dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
2. Motion to grant an Outdoor Service Area for for Brixco LLC (LC0039612), dba Brix, 209 N. Linn St.
3. Motion to grant a Class E Retail Alcohol License for City Liquor LLC (LE0004481), dba Crown Liquor, 1661 S. 1st Ave.
4. Motion to grant a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hilltop Tavern LTD (LC0019652), dba Hilltop Lounge, The, 1100 N. Dodge St.
5. Motion to grant a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Jimmy Jacks Inc (BW0098510) (Outdoor Service Area), dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
6. Motion to grant an Outdoor Service Area for for Jimmy Jacks Inc (BW0098510), dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.
7. Motion to grant a Class E Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Trip Inc (LE0003810), dba Kwik Star #1142, 1907 Keokuk St.
8. Motion to grant a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Prairie Lights Books Inc (BW0093302), dba Times Club at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St.
9. Motion to grant a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for VI OPCO LLC (BW0101323), dba Village Inn #110156, 9 Sturgis Corner Dr.
10. Motion to grant a Class C Retail Alcohol License for TLC OMNIBUS INC (LC0041238), dba Dandy Lion, 111 S. Dubuque St.
11. Motion to grant a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Lusati Inc (LC0035004) (Sidewalk Cafe), dba Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
12. Motion to grant an Outdoor Service Area for for Lusati Inc (LC0035004) (Sidewalk Cafe), dba Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E. Washington St.

1. Device Retailer Permit for NG Stores LLC, dba HS Convenience, 923 S. Riverside Dr.

1. Resolution to refund an unused portion of a Tobacco Retail Permit for Wise Food LLC. , (871031021), dba City Liquor, 425 S. Gilbert St.

Resolution authorizing a health insurance premium holiday for the month of December 2026 for employees in the AFSCME, Fire, and Police bargaining units as well as all Administrative and Confidential employees.

This resolution authorizes a one-month health insurance premium holiday for all employees, consistent with language that was included in the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement and subsequently agreed upon with the Fire and Police labor unions. The premium holiday will take place in December 2026. During that month no premium contributions will be collected from employees or transferred to the Health Insurance Reserve Fund from other budgetary funds. The intended outcome is to reduce the unassigned balance in the Health Insurance Reserve Fund, while providing savings to employees and the City's contributing budgetary funds. 

Resolution amending the By-Laws of the Human Rights Commission and rescinding Resolution No. 16-337.

SF 379, adopted earlier this year, required the local civil rights commissions (Iowa City Human Rights Commission) to change its member terms from three years to two years.  Council previously adopted an ordinance amendment to account for this change, but the HRC By-Laws also set the term at three years.  The HRC and Council Rule Committee have both recommended approval of the amended by-laws.

Resolution Approving Final Plat of Davenport Final Plat Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB26-0008).

Staff recommends approval of the Davenport Final Plat Subdivision, a subdivision of 0.28 acres, which will result in the creation of two residential lots.  Approval of the final plat will allow for the new construction of a home on a long vacant side yard.

Resolution accepting the work for the water main public improvements for Hidden Lakes, and declaring public improvements open for public use.

The construction of the water main public improvements for Hidden Lakes has been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement between Axiom Consultants of Iowa City, IA and the City of Iowa City for consulting services for the Bus Stop Improvement Plan.

This is a resolution to approve a consultant agreement with Axiom Consultants (A Ruekert & Mielke Company) to inventory and evaluate all existing City bus stops, assess public and staff needs at the Downtown Transit Interchange, and develop a prioritized, multi-year bus stop improvement plan with associated costs. The total cost of services shall not exceed $155,100, which requires City Council authorization.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a Letter of Agreement between the University of Iowa, University of Iowa Energy Collaborative, ENGIE Generation North America LLC, and the City of Iowa City for a contractor hired by the UI, UIEC, and ENGIE to abandon an existing public water main on UI property to enable an expansion of chilled water services.

This agreement between the UI, UIEC, ENGIE, and the City will allow for the abandonment of existing public water main along the old Davenport St right-of-way between the UI dormitories: Catlett, Stanley, Burge, and Currier to enable the UI to expand chilled water services from the North Campus Parking Ramp.

Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehabilitation Project.

This agenda item awards the construction contract for the Riverside Dr Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehabilitation Project. Four (4) bids were received prior to the October 12, 2026 bid date:

Minturn, Inc. of Brooklyn, Iowa submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid of $1,987,775.00. Staff recommends awarding the contract for the Riverside Dr Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehabilitation Project to Minturn, Inc.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement between Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC of Cedar Rapids, IA and the City of Iowa City for consulting services for the Johnson Street over Ralston Creek Bridge Replacement Project.

The City intends to enter into an Agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environmental, LLC, of Cedar Rapids, IA, to provide engineering services for the Johnson Street over Ralston Creek Bridge Project. The Project generally includes replacement of the street and pedestrian bridges with a single structure and other associated work.

Resolution setting public hearing for November 2, 2026, on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at 1911 Taylor Drive.

On October 20, 2026 City Council will set a public hearing for November 2, 2026 to consider a resolution authorizing the conveyance of 1911 Taylor Drive as part of the South District Program.

Resolution setting a public hearing on November 2, 2026 on project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Annual ADA Curb Ramps 2026 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.

This project includes removal and replacement of ADA curb ramps and sidewalks and full depth pavement patching. The estimated construction cost is $160,000 available in the Annual ADA Curb Ramps Account #S382.

Resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-family home located at 1913 Taylor Drive.

On October 6, 2026 City Council set a public hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider a resolution authorizing the conveyance of 1913 Taylor Drive as part of the South District Program.

1. Public Hearing
2. Consider a Resolution

Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 6 Trail – Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard 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.

This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Highway 6 Trail - Broadway Street to Fairmeadows Boulevard Project.  This project includes 0.9 miles of new multiuse trail along the south side of U.S. Highway 6 between Broadway Street and Fairmeadows Boulevard. and a pedestrian crossing at the U.S. Highway 6 and First Avenue intersection.

1. Public Hearing
2. Consider a Resolution

Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Robert A Lee Recreation Center RTU Replacement 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.

This agenda item begins the bidding process for the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center RTU Replacement Project. This project generally includes replacement of 2 roof top units (RTU) that serve parts of the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center. One roof top unit serves the gym and the other serves the social hall and the upper-level lobby.

1. Public Hearing
2. Consider a Resolution

Ordinance Amending Title 8, Police Regulations, Chapter 5, Miscellaneous Offenses, Section 12, Fireworks to further restrict the dates and hours during which the discharge of fireworks remains legal. (First Consideration)

This item would amend the City Code prohibit the use of fireworks in Iowa City on the Saturdays and Sundays before and after July 4th.

Ordinance amending Title 3, Finances, Taxation and Fees, and Title 9, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, to allow the Transportation Services Department, Parking Division, to utilize the "Barnacle" device for recovery of unpaid parking fines and fees. (First Consideration)

Staff recommends implementing the Barnacle vehicle immobilization device as a more customer-friendly supplement to towing for vehicles with outstanding parking citations, and establishing a $50 Barnacle fee for cost recovery.  The Barnacle allows for quick, on-site release after payment, reducing recovery costs for drivers by up to 80% while improving staff efficiency and reducing towing related emissions. The program will modernize and streamline enforcement, significantly reduce the time, cost, and stress for customers, and support the City’s strategic plan goals.

Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2031 (Term expires for Mark Russo).

Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a Building Design Professional to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2031 (Term expires for Thomas McInerney).

Climate Action Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2029 (Terms expire for Michael Anderson, Zach Haralson, Benjamin Grimm).

Human Rights Commission - Two vacancies to fill two-year terms, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2028 and one vacancy to fill a one-year term, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 in accordance with Ordinance 26-4990 (Terms expire for Suzanna Rodriguez, Kelsey Paul Shantz, Roger Lusala).

Parks & Recreation Commission - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2030 (Terms expire for Rachel McPherson, Caleb Recker).

Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an Art or Design Professional to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2029 (Term expires for Sophie Donta).

Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an At-Large Representative to fill a three-year term, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2029 (Term expires for Leslie Finer).

Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2029 (Terms expire for Nancy Ostrognai, Betty Rosse).

Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expires for Andreas Wilz).

Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028 (Term expired for Heather Flynn).

Board of Appeals - One vacancy for a Licensed Electrician to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 (Term expired for Gt Karr). (If a qualified trade representative does not submit an application within three (3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction).

Board of Appeals - One vacancy for an HVAC Professional to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2028 (Nicolas Yost resigned). (If a qualified trade representative does not submit an application within three (3) months of the announcement of the vacancy, a member may be appointed who is qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction).

Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Brown St representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Term expired for Christina Welu-Reynolds).

Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Jefferson St representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028 (Formerly advertised as an unexpired term and a full term - Lyndi Kiple resigned).

Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy for a Woodlawn Ave representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 (formerly advertised as unexpired term - Kevin Larson resigned).

Vacancies will remain open until filled.