Iowa City City Council Work Session of July 8, 2025
Recorded: July 8, 2025
Runtime: 01:40:55
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Index of topics
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Intro
Opening Credits
Opening Credits
Item 1
Call to Order
Call to Order
Item 2.b
Proclamation - LGBTQ+
Proclamation - LGBTQ+
Item 2.a
Proclamation - Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Proclamation - Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Item 3-6
Consider Adoption of the Consent Calendar as Presented or Amended
Consider Adoption of the Consent Calendar as Presented or Amended
Item 7
Community Comment [Items not on the Agenda (Until 7PM)]
Community Comment [Items not on the Agenda (Until 7PM)]
Item 8.a
Rezoning - North of E. Foster Rd.
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located North of E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone (Second Consideration)
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located North of E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone (Second Consideration)
Item 8.b
Rezoning - South of E. Foster Rd.
Ordinance rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located South of E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone (Second Consideration)
Ordinance rezoning approximately 2.69 acres of land located South of E. Foster Rd. between N. Dubuque Street and Prairie du Chien Rd. from High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) zone (Second Consideration)
Item 8.c
Rezoning - N. Governor St.
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property located between N. Dodge and N. Governor Streets from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) zone, High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) zone, and Multi-Family Residence (R3B) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17 acres and to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres (Pass & Adopt) [Deferred from June 3]
Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 5.49 acres of property located between N. Dodge and N. Governor Streets from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) zone, High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) zone, and Multi-Family Residence (R3B) zone to High Density Single-Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12) for approximately 0.17 acres and to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zone with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM-20) for approximately 5.32 acres (Pass & Adopt) [Deferred from June 3]
Item 8.d
Final Plat - Scarlett Point Subdivision
Resolution Approving Final Plat of Scarlett Point, a Resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Bacons Subdivision, and Lots 49, 50, and 51 of Subdivision of Southeast Quarter Section 3-T79N-R6W, Iowa City, Iowa
Resolution Approving Final Plat of Scarlett Point, a Resubdivision of Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Bacons Subdivision, and Lots 49, 50, and 51 of Subdivision of Southeast Quarter Section 3-T79N-R6W, Iowa City, Iowa
Item 9.a
Electric and Gas Franchise Fees
Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 5, Franchise Fees to repeal the one percent (1%) franchise fee and enact a two percent (2%) franchise fee on the gross revenue derived from the distribution, delivery, and retail sale of electricity and natural gas by franchisees including MidAmerican Energy Company, or other natural gas providers utilizing the distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers within the current or future corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and to describe the purpose for the revenue collected (First Consideration)
Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 5, Franchise Fees to repeal the one percent (1%) franchise fee and enact a two percent (2%) franchise fee on the gross revenue derived from the distribution, delivery, and retail sale of electricity and natural gas by franchisees including MidAmerican Energy Company, or other natural gas providers utilizing the distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers within the current or future corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and to describe the purpose for the revenue collected (First Consideration)
Item 9.b
FY26 Stormwater Improvements Projects
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY26 Stormwater 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
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY26 Stormwater 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
Item 9.c
Iowa Senior Center BAS Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center BAS 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
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Senior Center BAS 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
Item 9.d
Mercer Pool Roof Replacement Project
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Pool Roof 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
Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mercer Pool Roof 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
Item 9.e
Water Service Agreement - Hidden Lakes
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement to provide water service to the proposed Hidden Lakes Subdivision
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement to provide water service to the proposed Hidden Lakes Subdivision
Item 10
Council Appointments
Council Appointments
Item 11
Announcement of Vacancies- Previous
Announcement of Vacancies- Previous
Item 12
City Council Information
City Council Information
Item 11
Announcement of Vacancies- Previous
Announcement of Vacancies- Previous
Item 12
City Council Information
City Council Information
Item 13
Report on Items from City Staff
Report on Items from City Staff
Item 14
Adjourn
Adjourn
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