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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 27, 2017 IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule AUGUST 1 WORK SESSION IP2 Work Session Agenda IP3 Memo from Director of Parks & Recreation: Tobacco Free Parks and Trails IP4 Parks Master Plan IP5 Pending City Council Work Session Topics MISCELLANEOUS IP6 Letter to City Manager from Director of Department of Neighborhood Development Services: Retirement IP7 Email from Council Member Thomas: Complete and Equitable Neighborhoods IP8 Memo from Assistant City Attorney: Board of Appeals — Housing Code Variance IP9 Memo from Assistant to the City Manager: 2017 City Survey IP10 Email from Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 16-00005 IP11 Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show Scheduling IP12 Quarterly Investment Report: April 1, 2017 to June 30 2017 IP13 Email from Jon Rees, Iowa Department of Transportation: 1-80 Planning Study IP14 Email from Bob Oppliger: Slow Ride Flyer Letter for Council Member Cole: Upcoming Budget Work Session [Distributed as Late Handout on 7/311 DRAFT MINUTES IP15 Board of Appeals: July 13 IP16 Economic Development Committee: May 25 July 27, 2017 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP17 Human Rights Commission: July 18 IP18 Planning and Zoning Commission: July 20 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org IPI Council Tentative Meeting Schedule AUGUST 1 WORK IP2 Work Session IP3 Memo from Director oAParks & Recreation: IP4 Parks Master Plan IP5 Pending City Council IP6 Letter to City Manager from Retirement Session Topics MISCELLAN I137 Email from Council Member Thomas: IP8 Memo from Assistant City Attorney: IP9 Memo from Assistant to the City Ma of IP10 Email from Sara Barron, Johnson Cc Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 1 July 27, 2017 ION Free Parks and Trails of Neighborhood Development Services: plete and Equitable Neighborhoods of Appeals — Housing Code Variance 2 17 City Survey wnt Affordable Housing Coalition: Proposed IP11 Memo from City Clerk: KXIC Radio Show Sch IP12 Quarterly Investment Report: April 1, 2017 to IP13 Email from Jon Rees, Iowa Department of Transi IP14 Email from Bob Oppliger: Slow Ride Flyer DRAFT MINUTES IP15 Board of Appeals: July 13 IP16 Economic Development Committee: May 25 IP17 Human Rights Commission: July 18 IP18 Planning and Zoning Commission: July 20 2017 Planning Study , tr ^ ALL "W'®ot� -0a.�_ CITY OF IOWA CITY Date City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IP1 Subject to changeLJ July 27, 2017 Time Meeting Location Tuesday, August 1, 2017 4:30 PM Special Formal / Executive Session Emma J. Harvat Hall Work Session 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 5, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Monday, October 16, 2017 4:00 PM Reception Emma J. Harvat Hall 4:30 AM Joint Entities Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 7, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 21, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 19, 2017 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting to B744 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Special Formal / Executive Session 4:30 PM — separate agenda posted City Council Work Session Agenda Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall Following 4:30 PM Special Formal • Discuss Johnson County Health Department and Parks Commission recommendation to pursue a Tobacco Free Parks and Trails Code Amendment [IP #3 of the 7/27 Info Packet] • Presentation of the Parks Master Plan [IP #4 of the 7/27 Info Packet] • Preliminary FY 2019 budget discussion Clarification of Agenda Items Information Packet Discussion [July 20, July 27] I 1 07-27-17 �l . -4 CITY O F IOWA CITY IP3 ,.=,�� MEMORANDUM Date: July 25, 2017 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation Re: August 1 Work Session Item - Tobacco Free Parks and Trails Introduction: This memo provides background information for a discussion of extending the City's list of smoke free areas to include all parks and trails and to include all forms of tobacco. This ordinance change is recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission and Johnson County Public Health. Susan Vileta from Johnson County Public Health will be at the work session to discuss this topic and answer questions. History/Background: Johnson County Public Health made a presentation to the Parks & Recreation Commission at the January 11, 2017 meeting recommending that Iowa City consider extending the no smoking ban in place for specific parks to all parks and trails and to include all forms of tobacco. The Commission agreed and made a recommendation to encourage the City Council to consider this change. This change will require an amendment to the City Code, Chapter 6. Iowa passed the Iowa Smokefree Air Act in 2008 that prohibited "smoking" "tobacco products" in certain public and private places, such as school grounds, restaurants, and vehicles owned employers. That law is enforced by the State. Additionally, local governments could declare certain areas owned by the governmental entity as smokefree, and the City Council declared a variety of places to be smokefree which can be found in Section 6-10-1, which is shown below. In 2015, Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of e -cigarettes in all places where smoking is prohibited (i.e., both the prohibitions listed in Section 6-10-1 and the list of prohibited places in the State Code), which is found in Section 6-10-2 set forth below. The City Code does not regulate the use of chewing tobacco. Current City Code: 6-10-1: SMOKE FREE PLACES ITEMIZED: It is illegal to smoke in a smoke free place. Pursuant to HF 2212, section 5, to be codified at section 142D.5 of the Iowa Code, the city declares the following areas to be smoke free places: A. Iowa City Municipal Airport. B. Municipal parking ramps except in privately owned vehicles that are not located in the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp during the farmers' market as provided in this section. C. City Plaza except the public alleys. "City Plaza" is defined in section 10-5-2 of this code. D. The area between the public library and Linn Street including the sidewalk, as illustrated on the diagram below, and the area within ten feet (10') of a sidewalk cafe that is not in City Plaza. "Sidewalk cafe" is defined in section 10-3-1 of this code. E. Napoleon Park except the parking lot and the Iowa River Corridor Trail. F. Baseball/softball complex at Mercer Park not including the parking lots. July 25, 2017 Page 2 G. Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park including the parking lots. H. The area within fifty feet (50') of the City Park pool building and the fence that encompasses the City Park pool and the area inside the fence. I. Riverside Festival stage/seating area and the area within fifty feet (50) of Riverside Festival stage/seating area. J. Bobby Oldis baseball fields in lower City Park including the bleachers, sidewalk, and all other areas between the fields. K. The area within fifty feet (50') of the amusement rides in lower City Park. L. Skateboard Park. M. Tennis courts in all city parks. N. Dog parks. O. Farmers' market beginning thirty (30) minutes prior to the opening of the farmers' market. "Farmers' market" is defined in section 10-11-1 of this code. P. The area within fifty feet (50') of any outdoor stage or location where musicians are performing during any outdoor entertainment venues where members of the general public assemble to witness entertainment events, such as, but not limited to, Arts Fest and Jazz Fest. Q. The streets and adjacent sidewalks along the parade route of the University Of Iowa homecoming parade from five o'clock (5:00) P.M. to eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. on Friday evening of the homecoming parade. (Ord. 08-4314, 9-9-2008) R. Black Hawk Mini Park. 6-10-2: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES: It is illegal to use an electronic cigarette in any smoke free place listed in section 6-10-1 of this chapter or in any place where chapter 142D of the Iowa Code prohibits smoking a tobacco product. "Electronic cigarette" means vapor product as defined in section 453A.1 of the code of Iowa. Excerpt from January 11, 2017 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting minutes: JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH -SMOKE FREE PARKS INITIATIVE, SUSAN VILETA: Susan Vileta with Johnson County Public Health gave a presentation regarding efforts to designate all parks within Johnson County as tobacco and nicotine free. She believes that making this a blanket policy will alleviate confusion, as well as provide the health benefits. She encouraged the Commission to ask the City Council to consider adopting such a policy for the Iowa City Parks. She pointed out that adults, children and families visit the parks to enjoy the fresh air, play, relax and exercise and that exposure to secondhand smoke and tobacco product litter reduces that experience. Vileta said that Iowa City led the charge to add electronic smoking devices to the list of items banned from non-smoking areas. Park areas that are already designated no tobacco/nicotine spaces include the baseball fields at City Park, softball fields at Napoleon Park, the skateboard park, Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Dog Parks, and tennis courts within City and Mercer Parks. Laurian suggested that the signs designating areas as tobacco/nicotine free also include information on where to turn for those who would like to quit smoking. Moved by Fett, seconded by Brown, to, with the assistance of Vileta, draft a letter on behalf of the Commission to the City Council suggesting that they designate all city parks as tobacco and nicotine free. Why tobacco -free parks? Parks promote healthy activities. The purpose of parks is to promote exercise and relaxation while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. Tobacco -free policies reinforce this purpose. There is no safe level of secondhand For the health of our community THIS IS A T©BACCD-FREE smoke. PARK Secondhand smoke concentrations in outdoor locations can reach levels comparable to indoor Thank you /or your cooperation concentrations. The dangerous chemicals in smoke are the same — indoors or outdoors. => Exposure has immediate health consequences such as asthma attacks and other respiratory problems. To learn more about adopting a tobacco -free parks policy Johnson and the FREE resources available, County Contact Johnson County Public Health • JCPublicHealth@co.johnson.ia.us or (319) 356-6040 www.johnson-county.com/health Public Health Produced with funding from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control. 2/15 I:\028\Objective\Outdoor Policies\Parks\Tobfree Parks One-pager.pub �Lom�munIt��Teb ccozF�ree �'-ar�kos $ulrwe- [Resm, [INs �y y 84% strongly agreed or agreed that tobacco use in parks/playgrounds/ trails can have a negative impact on kids and the environment. ................................................................................................................................................. Strongly Agree/Agree — Tobacco use should be prohibited in the following places: Playgrounds 89% Sports fields 82% Skate parks 78% Beaches 77% Parks 74% Trails 74% Golf courses 64% Campgrounds ................................................................................................................................................. 59% 81% of respondents classified themselves as park and trail users. 29% of respondents were current or former tobacco users. 908 total respondents (436 from Iowa City). ................................................................................................................................................. IA j��i11� 855 South Dubuque Street - Suite 217 1 Iowa City, IA 52240 1 (319) 356 - 6040 www.Johnson-County.com/14ealth Created 1/17 f mlmw� EMP P,LV , N I GATHER HERE. IT'i V 'rvlk�l y M i a �� JIfJ Acknowledgments ........................................ How to Read and Use This Plan ................. Executive Summary .................................... Ch 01: Iowa City Today and Tomorrow..... ............6 Ch 02: Stakeholder and Public Engagement....................................................................................................15 Ch03: Inventory Analysis.................................................................................................................................17 Ch04: Master Planning....................................................................................................................................39 Ch05: Design Guidelines..................................................................................................................................59 Ch 06: Recommendations, Implementation and Phasing...............................................................................75 Appendix............................................................................................................................................................97 Iowa City values diversity as a community asset and is committed to creating inclusive spaces that promote the dignity and respect of all users of Iowa City Parks & Recreation services and facilities regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, economic background, country of origin or religious practices. Iowa City is committed to the ongoing examination of organizational policies and practices to identify areas of potential bias and to work to dismantle systemic barriers to park and recreation users. Iowa City residents and leaders value parks as a means to support a strong and diverse economy, foster healthy and active lifestyles, advance environmental sustainability and enhance quality of life. More than 425 Iowa City residents participated in the development of this plan. the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department and the consulting team working to prepare this report would like to thank the following organizations for their contributions to this report Iowa City City Council: Kingsley Botchway II Rockne Cole Terry Dickens Susan Mims Pauline Taylor John Thomas Jim Throgmorton, Mayor Geoff Frain, City Manager Parks and Recreation Commission: Suzanne Bentler Larry Brown Clay Claussen, Chair Wayne Fett Cara Hamann, Vice Chair Lucie Lauri'an Paul Roesler Angie Smith Jamie Venzon Joe Yonker Juli Seydell Johnson, Iowa City Parks and Recreation Director the followingstakeholder organizationsparticipated in focusgroup discussions: 4H Club Access Independence ARC of Southeast Iowa Backyard Abundance Bicyclists oflowa City City oflowa City— Neighborhood d Development Services Department City oflowa City Public Works Department College Green Neighborhood Association Diamond Dreams Baseball Downtown Iowa City Association Friends of Hickory Hill Park Grant Wood Neighborhood Association Iowa City Boy Scouts Iowa City Boys Baseball Iowa City Community School District Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Iowa City Cyclocross Iowa City Girl Scouts Iowa City Girls Softball Iowa City Home Builders Association Iowa City Noon Optimists Iowa City Pilot Club Iowa City Police Department Iowa City Rotary Club Iowa City Senior Center Iowa City Kickers Iowa Soccer Club Iowa State University Johnson County Conservation Board Johnson County Community Foundation Johnson County Master Gardeners Johnson County Public Health Kirkwood Community College Linn County Public Health Little Hawks Baseball Longfellow Neighborhood Association Lucas Farms Neighborhood Association MasterPlan Steering Committee: Chad Dyson Zoe Hall Kumi Morris Dorian Nagel-Gamm Amanda Opitz Sarah Walz Mercy Hospital Foundation Metropolitan Planning Organization NormandyPark View Terrace Neighborhood Association Peninsula Neighborhood Association Project Green Skogman Realty Take a Kid Outdoors (TAKO) the Dream Center United Action for Youth University of Iowa Urban Acres Real Estate Wetherby Neighborhood Association World of Bikes We also thank the hundreds of individuals and residents within these organizations and the communitys neighborhoods who gave their time to participate in small group discussions, answer survey questions, attend a stakeholder workshop or participate in public open house events. the input has been invaluable in the development of thisplan. the Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to seeing all ofyou in Iowa Cuys parks and along the city's trails andgreenways. A hearty THANK YOU! How to Read and Use this Plan Reading the Plan Chapters 1, 2, 3 This document is driven by Iowa City's commitment to equity. Iowa City values diversity as a community asset and is committed to creating inclusive spaces that promote the dignity and respect of all users of the City's Parks & Recreation facilities. The background work in this report, from demographic analysis to public engagement (Chapters 1 and 2), intends to capture the many voices this plan should serve. The inventory analysis (Chapter 3) identifies basic needs to achieve physical accessibility throughout the system while considering neighborhood and park character, programming, open space and education/ recreation services required for a vibrant system today and tomorrow. Chapter 4 This work leads directly to the Master Plan itself (Chapter 4). A publicly -driven strategic document drives this plan and leads off this plan chapter. It articulates the vision, mission, guiding principles and goals this plan hopes to achieve. Then the plan looks specifically at district -by -district needs of the parks, addressing long-term, ambitious goals related to open space needs and to "park character." What do we mean by "park character?" This plan includes a way to look at parks that goes beyond park acres per 1,000 population. This plan also considers how a park is used, understood and appreciated. For example, it might be a park focused on education (a "leam" park) or adventure (a "thrill" park). The primary and secondary "character" of each park has been analyzed in this report and appears in Chapter 3 and again in Chapter 4 as the "character" needs of a district are identified. Chapter 4 also includes more tangible and specific "Maintenance and Renovation Targets." These targets for considering park accessibility/maintenance and/or renovation needs for a given year were sequenced after looking at five factors: 1. Accessibility Needs—doesagiven park in this district have relatively minor (primarily maintenance) or significant (largely design -oriented) needs to address physical accessibility of the park's features? 2. Maintenance—similar to accessibility, does this park require major renovation/ Significant improvements to its features or are the maintenance needs more routine? 3. Age of Equipment/Features—play equipment, for example, typically has a shelf life in the range of 20 years. Where does this park's play equipment fall on a timeline for replacement? 4. Neighborhood Needs — how do changing needs of the area surrounding a given park have an impact on that park's needed features/improvements? 5. Future Trends — how do recreation and community trends influence this park's future facility, open -space and programming needs? After looking at these considerations, parks were prioritized and scheduled for inclusion in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). This district -by -district parks schedule appears in Chapter 4. This chapter concludes with an outline of the overall park system needs of the future. Chapters 5, 6 In Chapter 5, architectural and signage guidelines are provided to aid in future park renovations and communications with the public. Finally, Chapter 6 addresses implementation, including some analysis of costs, schedule/ phasing and operational considerations. The Maintenance and Renovation Targets that appeared in Chapter 4, district by district, are rolled up here into an 11 -year CIP schedule. Using This Plan This plan is first and foremost a strategic document. As with all strategic plans, as unexpected situations emerge, the strategic course (vision, mission, goals) can guide decision-making. Toward that end, this plan suggests the high-level strategic approaches of "access, play, restore, educate, sustain and measure" stay in front of staff, commission members and the public as over -arching guides to the work ahead. This document can also be used to shape opportunities that arse—for example, if land becomes available in a given district, is securing that land a fit for this plan? If so, how does this plan provide guidance for development of that park? At the same time, this plan offers a specific schedule of parks that will be considered for accessibility, maintenance/renovation or other features. As a park comes up for consideration on the CIP schedule (or as land might be acquired), this plan can be used to prepare that park for the future. In either scenario (existing or new park), this plan urges involvement of park users, neighbors and other stakeholders in the development of the park. Park character should be a consideration—how can it be reinforced in an existing park? What is a character component that might be missing that could apply in a new park? Working with the public, what are the elements of access, play, restore, educate and sustain that will achieve the desired character and help ensure all are welcome? Then as new or renovated features are needed, the architectural and signage guidelines help that park maintain its distinctive characteristics, while still being identified as part of the overall system. Finally, sections of the implementation chapter assist with early cost estimates and creating strategies for funding of park, trail and signage improvements. This plan has been developed over ten months by ROG Planning & Design and HBK Engineering, working in concert with the steering committee and Iowa City Parks and Recreation staff. The plan's foundation is multi -fold: • Ongoing guidance throughout the process by the steering committee and parks and recreation department leadership and staff • Important input from the Parks and Recreation Commission • Public engagement and stakeholder input through focus groups, on-line questions, public open houses, and a well -attended stakeholder workshop • Past planning efforts by the City planning department and others to ensure alignment with Iowa City's future vision and goals • Inventory of the existing parks system to identify maintenance and accessibility needs • A strategic direction for the system including vision, mission and high-level goals • Mapping of the system Coordination with other recent and current parks planning efforts, including recent park -specific master plans, an ongoing natural resources study of the park system and current work in trails and overall bike - pedestrian improvements within Iowa City • Comparison of this park system to communities of similar characteristics in the Midwest • An overview of sustainable funding approaches for the future park system • Analysis of the current park system and its future needs addressing social equity, primary park uses and current/ desired levels of service Additionally, this plan addresses park aesthetics and architecture in ways that make sound economic sense while also considering way -finding, signage and the system's overall future image. Executive Summary Background and Introduction The first step in the planning process was an inventory of more than forty parks to assess their alignment with ADA accessibility guidance and to highlight priority maintenance needs. This critical baseline -setting exercise was followed by a series of public/stakeholder engagements, resulting in a meaningful strategic framework to underpin this plan—a framework anchored in a desire to achieve accessibility and service for all Iowa City residents and visitors. More than 425 Iowa City residents took advantage of opportunities to weigh in on this Park System Master Plan, through participation in focus groups, a key stakeholder workshop, open house opportunities and on-line. The input was invaluable in the development of this visionary plan, Vision and Mission The strategic framework vision calls for "an accessible parks and recreation system, committed to building community and serving all residents." The mission associated with this vision aims "to foster the community's engagement, sense of place and well-being" through a parks and recreation system allied with all residents and visitors regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, economic background, country of origin or religious practices.This system includes gathering spaces, well-maintained facilities, quality connecting trails, nature -based quiet places, land and water health/protection, accessible technology, engaging programs and fiscal responsibility. Striving for equity underpins it all. Strategic Directions Access, Play, Restore, Educate, Sustain and Measure. These six key words: • Help drive the City's initiative for healthy neighborhoods; strive for equity, access and connections • Construct the means to support year- round active living for public health • Look to enhance appropriate access to restored habitats and streams within the system • Provide facilities and programs which reach basic outdoor recreation skills including swimming, bicycle safety, fishing, gardening, sports and boating • Build mechanisms for a sustainable system that employs Life -Cycle Cost Analysis for guidance • Provide opportunities to measure success and document the system's benefits to the public About Equity and ICPR Iowa City values diversity as a community assetand is committed to creating inclusive spaces thatiommote the dignity and respect of all users of Iowa City Parks & Recreation services and facilities regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, economic background, country of origin or religious practices. Iowa City is committed to the ongoing examination of organizational policies and practices to identity areas of potential bias and to work to dismantle systemic barriers to park and recreation users. Iowa City residents and leaders value parks as a means to supporta strong and diverse economy, foster healthy and active lifestyles, advance environmental sustainability and enhance quality of life. A recent example: the shift to single -stall restmoms with welcoming signage. As Director Juli Seydell Johnson explains: "People encounter bathrooms, they might not encounter policies. We want facilities welcoming to all." Key Findings The Iowa City park system is largely beloved. Many memories have been made in spaces and places supported by the Parks and Recreation Department. Overall, the system provides reasonable park acres for the population and some level of connectivity between the parks and the public. Assessment of current park facility conditions found a number of accessibility and maintenance concerns. This plan recommends both smaller in -fill projects and entire park renovations over the next ten years in order to provide a more accessible and modern park system. Parks and Recreation Department personnel continue to improve this situation, addressing ADA guidelines during new park construction and/or through maintenance procedures. Some parks do require some notable changes but many can be addressed with simple methods, such as appropriately increasing mulch depth or providing curb cuts for access. Priority Needs This plan looks at two tiers of system needs— overall, and on a district -by -district basis. The districts referenced here have been developed by the planning team for purposes of analysis. Overall Needs District needs include: • Significant improvements in wayfinding, signage and accessibility • Improved and consistent support for system maintenance • Equity initiatives to improve park system supports for populations challenged by socioeconomic factors • Improved technology—particularly within parks to enhance young adult use/ experiences • A rethinking of the water resources of Iowa City, particularly the role Ralston Creek and the Iowa River could/should play as a part of the parks and recreation system CHO" IO,Ca CA, lodacand lomorro,c �' Recommendations to address these needs are included in the implementation section of this report, District -by -District Needs All districts are addressing physical accessibility, including a primary goal of achieving at least one fully accessible park per district in the first year of implementation of this plan (2019). All recommendations cannot be listed as part of this summary, but highlights include: • South District Adding a park and trail connection to the neighborhood developing around Alexander Elementary School • Southeast District Add a park and trail in the East Side Growth Area along Snyder Creek • West Central District Improve the connection to Benton Hill Park • Central District Improve Ralston Creek to fill a recreational gap in the system • West District Add parkland or improve park connections for the neighborhood west of Mormon Trek Magnitude -of -cost estimates to address these needs are included in the implementation section of the report. Design Guidance This plan includes recommendations to improve the consistency of the architecture within the parks over time by providing some fundamental design guidance for restrooms, shelters and a combined shelter/restroom facility. The architecture proposed here achieves a balance between affordability and customization of pre -fab structures, and sets a tone of quality and safety for the public. Further Iowa Cm Tota, and tornorm, Neighborhood District K N W1 SW5 SW6 Jpen Space o (2017) r t N3 N W2 SW1 SW3 SW4 SW2 N2 N� \ NEI C C1 a NE3 N C2_ E2C6 C7 -C3 C4\' . SEI C5 i SE3 SE2 S2 S3 Recommended park district boundaries for applying Neighborhood Open Space Requirements design choice possibilities that still maintain a level of consistency within the overall architectural family for the parks is included in the Appendix and divided into neighborhood contexts—historic and contemporary. In the Appendix one can find specific considerations for furnishings and material choices. Signage A basic, affordable signage package, consistent aesthetically with the recently developed monument entry signs, is included here. Concepts for a larger family of signs is included in the Appendix. Implementation and Recommendations The plan calls out priority projects that align with the priority needs highlighted above, including a goal of achieving at least one park per district that is fully accessible by 2019, improved signage on an ongoing basis, and establishing (over time) Ralston Creek as a potential greenway amenity through restoration and access. With the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget currently set for 2017, implementation of this plan is largely intended to get underway in 2019. The recommendations further ask that the Neighborhood Open Space Requirements extend to Iowa City's projected growth boundaries (see map above). Current Demographics and Projected Growth As a foundation for this plan, we need to understand Iowa City's current population status and future projections. Iowa City's planning department has done a great deal of work in this area. We refer you to the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan for more detail, but summarize the findings here. Iowa City is a growing community with a strong University presence. Iowa City's demographic highlights, based on the Census and the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, include the following, Population 74K and growing. Iowa City is one of Iowa's larger communities with a July 2016 population estimate of 74,398. The city's population growth was 9.1 % from 2000 to 2010 (10 years), and 5.9% from 2010 to 2015 (5 years). This continues a trend of growth every decade for the last century. The comprehensive plan population projection predicts 84,000 residents in 2030, Many students yielding a low median age. Iowa City has approximately 31,000 university students, resulting in a young median age of 25.8 in 2015 (compared to the state median age of 38.1 in the same year). 32.5% of the Iowa City population is between 18 and 24 years old. ® �1 Iowa Cin -Tota, and Tomorrow Iowa City faces age "extremes" with more seniors and young people and fewer "family -age" adults and children. From 2000 to 2010, the number of residents aged 55-64 increased by 81 % and residents age 65 and over increased by 26.5%. Residents ages 25-34 also increased at about the same rate as the general population. At the same time, the number of residents in mid-life decreased: by 13.5% for 35-44 year olds and by 6.9% for 45-54 year olds. The number of children 10-14 dropped by 8%. Iowa City has a highly educated population. Of Iowa City's residents who are 25 years and older, 95.1 % have a high school diploma and 58.6% have a bachelor's degree and higher. This is much higher than the state-wide numbers of 91.5% and 26.7%, respectively (2015). Many renters, small households. Because of the high student population, more than half of Iowa City households are renter - occupied, much higher than most communities. The average household size is 2.24 persons, lower than the state average of 2.42. Park system implications. This demographic information has important implications for the Iowa City parks system, including: • A growing population will create increased demand for parks and trails. As challenging as resources are for parks and trails, system growth must be considered in population growth scenarios. • Growth in older adults and young adults Will influence the type of programming and facilities that are wanted for parks. With each end of the age spectrum taking up such a healthy share of the population, it will be important to plan a system that serves the not -yet -8 year old and the 80+ year old equally. This implies a need for facilities that support "free-range children" on one end, and reasonably paced activities and less adventuresome trail grades on the other. "Free-range children" means youngsters who are allowed to explore parks and nature on their own terms, not always involved in structured or adult -supervised play. • A declining "family" population can be countered with quality -of -life offerings such as parks, strengthening the need to look at park facilities that can accommodate family gatherings and adult -child interactions. • The young adult population and incoming generations' increasing reliance on technology requires athoughtful look at how parks interact with and support technology use. • This highly educated population implies an interest in access to learning/ interpretation through the parks and trails system. Iowa City Demographic Profile White Alone 82.5% Median Household Income (in 2015 Dollars) $42,375 While Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino 79.7% Per Capita Income In Past 12 Months $26,966 Asian Alone 6.9% (in 2015 Dollars) Black or African American Alone 5.8% Persons in Poverty' (%) 28.2% Hispanic or Latino 5.3% 'This geographic level of poverty and health estimates are not comparable to other geographic levels of these estimates Two or More Races 2.5% American Indian and Alaska Native Alone 0.2% Population Veterans (2011-2015) 2,262 Foreign -Born Persons (2011-2015) (%) 13.7% Demographics derived from U.S. Census 2016 Current and Future Boundaries The following map shows the current Iowa City boundaries and those projected for the community in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. CH 01 lowa City Todav and Tomorrow : � , , :* -7 Stakeholder and Public Engagement This study is based on a truly exceptional commitment on the part of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Steering Committee to stakeholder and public engagement. The project was kicked off with a series of focus groups involving a variety of stakeholders. Discussions included those representing schools, neighborhoods and economic development—among others. Conversation topics vaned somewhat from group to group but stakeholders were asked to address: • How they and/or their organization currently use the parks and trails • How they would like to be able to use the system in the future • What they view as the system's strengths and challenges • Where they find themselves creating memories within the system • What they value most about the Iowa City parks and trails system • Where they have found other systems they value and why • Where they feel the community benefits most and least from the system • Their ideas and concerns for the future of the system • The trends they see that could/should be addressed through this planning process • What they see as the system's greatest needs—today and tomorrow. The input from these stakeholder discussions was further supplemented by an input session with the parks maintenance staff that was well -attended with meaningful and engaging participation. An early December public open house was held at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center in association with an annual holiday event, maximizing attendance and participation. On-line survey questions were also publicized and made available for public input. Finally, more than 30 attended a half-day stakeholder workshop to map out the overall strategic direction for this plan. The public input sessions are summarized below: 10/24/2016 Accessibility Group 9 10/24/2016 Parks And Recreation Commission 7 10/25/2016 Business Group 9 10/25/2016 Seniors Group 9 10/25/2016 Non -profits Leadership 8 11/01/2016 Athletic Associations 10 11/01/2016 Recreation Center Student Group 7 11/01/2016 Maintenance Staff 30 11/02/2016 Partners 8 11/02/2016 School Partners 4 11/02/2016 Service and Health Organizations 6 11/02/2016 Neighborhood Group Representatives 6 11/02/2016 Kirkwood and U of I Reps/Students 3 12/01/2016 Strategic Stakeholder Workshop 36 12/10/2016 Open House (Held in conjunction with annual Holiday Market) 250+ First Quarter 2017 On-line comments/question responses 27 Note: Approximately 300 public/stakeholder contacts have occurred in support of this master planning effort, some contacts are duplicates. Participants for the December 1 Stakeholder Workshop were, in part purposely recruited from small group discussion participants. Based on the input above, an early draft of a highly energetic group of stakeholders who Chapter Four is an outgrowth of the inventory, strategic direction for this plan was crafted never waned in their commitment to take a research, public engagement and stakeholder to use at a stakeholder workshop. The thoughtfully critical look at the system and its workshop. half-day workshop was well -attended by a needs. The strategic framework that appears in ® , Stakeholderand PubG< Engagement Summary Iowa City provides a good level of park service in terms of acres of parkland and core facilities such as park shelters and playgrounds. However, some residential areas lack a neighborhood park within walking distance and certain types of park experiences are not available in all parts of the City. The Central and West Central areas of the City in particular have fewer park facilities than other areas of town. The City's creeks and river present an untapped opportunity for additional recreational service. Accessibility to park experiences and services to lower-income areas should be prioritized in order to provide more equity in service. The Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit should be used to reach out to underserved areas to assess park needs. Many parks need accessible paths and destinations to allow for participation by the wide range of Iowa City residents Method of Analysis The park system was analyzed via a two-step process: 1. Using a Geographic Information System program, ESRI's ArcGIS, the team performed spatial analysis—with regard to total park acreage, socio-economic factors, walkability, physical accessibility, and park type and character—and created a database for ongoing and future park projects. 2. An on -the -ground process collected data on each park, regarding physical accessibility for parking areas, play equipment, shelters and other related buildings. Additionally, the status of structures and pathways was also recorded, as well as the location of water shut -offs, park benches, etc. Map of Park System A base map was created to display all current City parks. An aerial fly -over Was conducted in fall of 2016 to assist in the performance of GIS mapping for several park -related planning efforts. This aerial imagery taken in the fall season provides geographic analysis with fewer aerial obstructions, such as tree canopy and leaf coloration that can skew or obscure parkland features. Each park shapefile was provided by the City and the aerial imagery was used as a background for the resultant map. 0 1 5 9 Miles �1 �° ❑n-emm� ��ah-sis Iowa City Master Parks Plan',. Overall Parks System Current Park Level of Service Park Acres and Core Facilities Iowa City has 1,699 acres of parkland, or about 22.8 acres per 1,000 people. This is significantly more than the national median for parkland acreage of 15.2 acres per 1,000 people (2012), but is typical for other university cities in the Midwest region. At the same time, parks staff maintains an additional 200 acres that are not parklands. Table 1 shows Iowa City's park acreage in comparison to the national median and to other university cities of similar size in the Midwest. These cities have a campus integrated with the town, similar student enrollment numbers and a student population that makes up a significant portion of the overall city population. Iowa City, IA 74,398' 33,000 25.3 42,375 25.8 1,699 22.8 Bloomington, IN 82,813 48,000 23.4 30,019 23.6 2,080 25.0 Champaign, IL 84,004 44,000 22.5 42,094 27.2 609.7 7.2 Columbia, MO 115,391 33,000 63.4 44,907 26.9 3,000 26.0 Ann Arbor, Ml 116,194 45,000 28.7 55,990 27.8 2,110 18.2 Madison,Wl 243,122 43,000 94.0 54,896 30.9 5,592 23.0 National Median (2012) -- -- -- 15.2 Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 2015; City of Iowa GIS Data; Columbia Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (2013), Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Open Space 20 Plan (2017); City of Madison 2012-2017 Paris & Open Space Plan (2012) 28 3.9 ' Jury 2016 population projection forlowa City 4.2 79 6.8 Soccer 28 3.9 18 Table 2 shows a count of selected park Ann Arbor, MI, Iowa City has a relatively playgrounds and baseball fields, were similar Softball/Baseball facilities in Iowa City and in two comparison small number of basketball courts and a across the communities. 2.9 communities. As compared to the Midwestern relatively large number of park shelters and Spraygrounds / Splash Pads 3 university towns of Columbia, MO and soccer fields. Most other facilities, such as 0.3 x Basketball Courts 7 1.0 22 1.9 35 3.0 Disc Golf 2 0.3 3 0.3 3 0.3 Dog Leash Free Areas 2 0.3 5 0.4 x x Golf Courses' (18 hole) 3 0.4 2 0.2 x x Park Shelters 45 6.3 51 4.4 20 1.7 Playgrounds / Play Areas 28 3.9 48 4.2 79 6.8 Soccer 28 3.9 18 1.6 12 1.0 Softball/Baseball 17 2.4 33 2.9 22 1.9 Spraygrounds / Splash Pads 3 0.4 3 0.3 x x Pools 2 0.3 3 0.3 3 0.3 Tennis Courts 9 1.7 27 2.3 20 1.7 Outdoor Theatre / Band Shell 2 0.3 1 0.1 1 0.1 Sources: Iowa City Field Data; Columbia Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (2013), Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan (2017) ' Not maintained by City staff CH 03 Inventory Analysis Level of Service by Class of Park Parks were classified according to 2 methods: 1. Classification by Scale It is important for cities to have a mix of different scales of parks, from small neighborhood parks that serve the immediate vicinity, to large specialty parks that draw visitors from around the region. Table 3 describes the different scales of parks. This is a traditional method of assessing appropriate diversity in the park system. 2. Classification by Character The Iowa City parks system has great diversity of character, ranging from relatively wild natural areas to highly manicured ballfields. The planning team identified ten different "character" classifications that describe the primary experience that the park offers. These classifications describe both the parks the city has, and those residents would like to have. They were created specifically for the Iowa City system. This classification helps show what park experiences may be lacking in this community, or in a specific location within this community. Table 4 describes the character classes. Regional Parks that attract visitors from outside the community Varies Up to 60 miles Terry Trueblood due to their large size, unique offerings, and/or high Recreation Area, quality. City Park Community Meet diverse community-based recreation needs, 30-50 acres 1/2-3 miles Wetherby Park, preserve significant natural areas and provide space for Mercer Park, larger recreation facilities. May include special attraction Willow Creek such as a pool or trails. Neighborhood Basic unit of a community's pads system, providing 5-10 acres 1/4-1/2 mile Benton Hill Park, a recreational and social focus for residential areas; (walking distance) North Market Park accommodate informal recreational activities. Mini Fulfill open -space needs when space is limited, or Less than 1 acre Less than 1/4 mile Harlocke Hill Park provide niche recreation opportunities. Specialty Meet a niche recreational need for the community, Varies Varies Iowa City Kickers such as a sports park or wilderness area. Soccer Park Note: Packs of 1-5 acres are classified as "mini"or neighborhood" depending on their use and access. See Table 5 for detailed classifications. ® CH 03 Inventory Analysis Play Typically, residents will find manicured open space, a shelter and some limited programmed Brookland Park, X recreation space (e.g., a basketball court or a ball field). This park is dominated by mowed lawns, a North Market Square Park shelter and a playground. Compete This park is set up to foster competitive sports, with multiple ballfields and perhaps a concession Napoleon Park, IF stand and bleachers. Programmed spaces dominate. Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park Splash Water play is the dominant theme here—specifically, constructed water play, rather than a creek or Fair Meadows Park, . •yam river. Splash pads and pools are the classic features of these parks. Tower Court Park Go Wild Nature preservation is the focus of these parks, and natural areas with native plants and animals Ryerson's Woods, 41 shape the human experience. Natural play, woodland or creek exploration, or some level of immersion in nature dominates here. These packs tend to support hiking, discovery and create- Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, your -own adventure instead of a structured event. In this way, Go Wild parks, especially the larger Hickory Hill ones, overlap with Reflect and Learn parks. Connect These parks support social connections through programming or facilities. An events lawn, a City Park, performance space or a central shelter might be an indicator, or trails and sidewalks linking to the College Green park. These would support informal connections and programs like pot lucks, reunions or cultural exchanges. Reflect Not every park needs to provide adventure or intense activity. Spaces for rest and reflection must Sand Prairie, TEF also play a role in the Iowa City Park System. This might mean strategically placed benches for Black Springs overlooks, labyrinths for inner views, integration of art, or a nature path. These parks provide Circle Park opportunities to pull away from the hustle and bustle and to de -stress. Learn Parks that promote outdoor learning spaces, science -based activities or integration of the arts fit in Kiwanis Park, this class of parks. As with Connect parks, programming is as essential as physical spaces. Outdoor Wetherby Park classrooms, creek access for experiments, sheds with science/learning based tools, "STEAM' stations" or direct connections to schools would all be physical attributes of a learning park. Move This category includes trails and parks that are primarily meant to get people walking, jogging or Waterworks Prairie Park, hiking. This includes mini parks surrounding trailheads and greenways along trails. Longfellow Nature Trail Thrill When a park emphasizes adventure, it is typically associated with some requirement for increased None at present; skill or risk. Zip line, white water or cycling challenge courses are among the elements residents adventure playground might see in a Thrill park. proposed in City Park Master Plan Reserve Natural areas not intended for regular or programmed use. This designation would be applied to See upcoming Natural R sites/sub-areas within a park, not to the entirety of a public park. This designation is included here Areas Study for more to coordinate with the upcoming Natural Areas Study as that study will reference reserve areas information. within parks. ' 'STEAM"= Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics CH'3 Incentorp analysis 40 Hickory Hill Park 184 Regional Go Wild Connect Central Riverfront Crossings 18 Regional Connect Play Central Peninsula Park 124 Regional Go Wild Move North Waterworks Prairie Park 226 Regional Move Reflect North Thornberry Dog Park 10 Regional Move Connect North Terry Trueblood Recreation Area 206 Regional Go Wild Connect South City Park 107 Regional Connect Compete West Central Ryerson's Woods 49 Regional Go Wild Reflect West Central Wetherby Park 24 Community Splash Learn South Scott Park 45 Community Move Southeast Mercer Park 31 Community Play Compete Southeast Willow Creek—Kiwanis Park 41 Community Play Go Wild West Central Chadek Green Park 5 Neighborhood Learn Reflect Central Oak Grove Park 2 Neighborhood Play Central College Green Park 2 Neighborhood Play Central North Market Park <1 Neighborhood Play Central Reno Street Park <1 Neighborhood Play Central Pheasant Hill Park 4 Neighborhood Play Reflect North Frauenholz-Miller Park 2 Neighborhood Play North Hickory Trail Park 3 Neighborhood Play North Happy Hollow Park 3 Neighborhood Play Connect North Fairmeadows Park 5 Neighborhood Splash Play South Windsor Ridge Park 21 Neighborhood Move Southeast Court Hill Park 11 Neiahborhood Plav Southeast ® CH 03 Inventory Analysis Cardigan Park 3 Neighborhood Play Southeast Creekside Park 3 Neighborhood Play Go Wild Southeast Hunters Run Park 36 Neighborhood Go Wild Move West Villa Park 7 Neighborhood Play East Side Sports Complex West Central Brookland Park <1 Neighborhood Play Move West Central Benton Hill Park 3 Neighborhood Reflect Play West Central Tower Court Park <1 Neighborhood Splash Play West Central Highland Park <1 Mini Play Central Glendale Park 2 Mini Play Go Wild Central Harlocke Hill Park 1 Mini Play West Central Black Springs Circle Park 1 Mini Reflect West Central Ned Ashton Park <1 Mini Move West Central Chauncey Swan Park 1 Mini Connect Central Longfellow Nature Trail 2 Specialty Move Go Wild Central Terrel Mill Park 34 Specialty Move Compete North Napoleon Park 58 Specialty Compete South Whispering Meadows Wetland 18 Specialty Go Wild Reflect South Sycamore South Greenway 52 Specialty Move Go Wild South Sand Prairie 38 Specialty Reflect Go Wild South Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park 164 Specialty Compete South East Side Sports Complex 127 Specialty Compete Southeast Sturgis Ferry Park 11 Specialty Go Wild Move West Central Crandic Park 4 Specialty Move West Central Rita's Ranch Doa Park 3 Specialty Move Southeast While generally a mini park in scale, Chauncey Swan Park provides a key community function when hosting the Farmer's Market. Summary: Level of Service by Class Iowa City has an appropriate mix of parks at different scales, and each area of town offers both neighborhood parks and larger community/regional parks. The challenge to all of these is to make the system more accessible to everyone. While Iowa City currently has no parks listed in the "Thrill" category, Rivedront Crossings park is about to come on-line to offer that opportunity. Similarly, the system has few "Leam" oriented parks at this time, but many show potential and are poised for updates that will increase "Learn" opportunities in the near future. 2]A Level of Service by Access: Walkability, Transit and Waterway Providing safe and easy access to the City's parks system is an essential component of the level of service. The following maps express the transit connectivity throughout the parks system and the ability for residents to walk to a nearby park. Walkability In order to determine Walkability to each park, a quarter -mile buffer was created to indicate a distance that people are willing to walk to get to a park. Trails and wide sidewalks were included to highlight formal modes of walkability that would make access to the parks more appealing. Additionally, schools can provide additional park amenities that are available to the public, and while there are only three 28E agreements between schools and the City, school sites are often used informally as after-hours parks by residents when access is available. Iowa City Master Parks Plan Mini, Neighborhood, Community & Regional Parks Walkability Analysis Legend —TRAIL Elementary — WIDE SIDEWALK T _ Airport '*' Non -Elementary - Parks Railroads ' 1/4 Mile Buffer Primary Roadways Iowa City Limit ci{' ® CH'3 Incentorc Analysis tt MdW�� 71 There are strong trail connections in the central part of Iowa City along the Iowa River by the Iowa River Corridor Trail. It connects with other Iowa City parks, such as Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Napoleon Park, and City Park. With the completion of the Dubuque Street pedestrian bridge, this trail now leads all the way to North Liberty and is often used by cyclists and walkers of all ages. While there is a dedicated trail alongside Highway 6, it only extends as far east as Broadway. One absence is the ability for pedestrians to safely cross the Iowa River and remain along the same trail. This trail is ideal for residents in the southern part of Iowa City to access walking, running, bicycling and even fishing in Napoleon Park and the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, as well as the amenities that will be available to them in the Riverfront Crossings Park in the near future. Walkability Gaps Several residential areas fall outside of the quarter -mile walkability zone. Notable gaps are: • Southeast: West of Kirkwood Community College along Highway 6 • Far East: Along Scott Boulevard south of Muscatine Avenue • Far East: Along Scott Boulevard north of East Court Street • Central: West of City High, along Ralston Creek • West: South of University Heights, around Sunset Street and Benton Street • West: Areas north and south of Walden Square, along west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard There are also areas that could use improvement in terms of trails and wide sidewalk connections, such as the eastern part of the City. A few of the trail and sidewalk networks appear and disappear or do not connect to nearby trails/parks. An example of an upcoming improvement to address this issue, highlighted in the map below, features proposed bridge and trail connections for Scott Park. See 5a and 51b marked on the map below. Note: The bicycle -pedestrian aspects of this report have been kept to a minimum in anticipation of an upcoming Bicycle Master Plan for the City where access to all parks has been identified in addition to other recommendations of interest to the Iowa City Parks System. About the Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan The Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan will guide city staff and elected officials in creating a more bike -friendly community by identifying recommendations for off- street bikeways, like trails and greenways, and on - street bikeways like bike boulevards (low -traffic streets with bike -friendly features), bike lanes, and separated bike lanes. When complete, these bikeways will connect to create a complete bicycle network that supports safe and comfortable bicycle travel and connects people to the places they want to go. The Bicycle Master Plan will also identify programs, events and activities to educate residents about safe cycling and driving and to encourage more people to get out and enjoy life on two (and sometimes three) wheels. The plan is slated for completion later in 2017. -1 C@ ❑n'entor, Transit A transit analysis was conducted to understand the ability for residents to access parks via the City's bus services. These routes include all Iowa City bus routes, such as the 7th Avenue, Court Hill, and Lakeside bus lines and their bus stops. While nearly all City parks reside within a Ya mile of a bus stop, it should be noted that access to these parks can be hampered by the amount of time it takes to travel to them based on where the resident is located and which park they want to visit. Transit Gaps Several regional parks, most notably the Waterworks Park, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (TTRA), and Ryerson's Woods, are not located along transit lines; however, it should be noted that transit is available and contracted for transportation to special events, such as those at TTRA Legend • .: y, • — Bus Routes • ., . A 16 • Bus stops _ Airyort Parks -' 114 Mlk Buffer Railroads P' Pnous, Roatlways Is. cry❑ma R. fr ; 0 1 2 Miles m ® r. _i ❑memor, Atal,sis Iowa City Master Parks Plan Mini, Neighborhood, Community and Regional Parks Transit Access Analysis WA —I -- F m 1•� it • • � o 5+. option 1: A . Q . *- . � � S2 min 438pm - 5:30pm H * M8062 - Forest Yew TMIPev Park 11 mie Iowa City Transll Q Marmile Heights to inbound �} 1?I+an o.pan.Fe tView Traler Park _ v,.r l:m.^.^t,x ur rfi,m�n •prvrarp s.c�ori adrNr: aool-ooHruo-xn lmerclrertga n 10 0002 - Dmvnwwn lrC hange l in Iowa City Tra"%11 W RmhestertO OWIDMnd x i'&ari aPdKBO(P-�ownl[xnn lnlercYan� r YA�'415 rl IrmP,a fi3'RSr Rrrn SaSari LIrtIe 7d20-RAchesfn AremreaM lsl Avenue to Noah 1s Avenue 7 min An example of the transit challenge IIIIIIII Transit Challenge A family living in Forest View Mobile Home Park wanting to go for a hike in Hickory Hill Park would have to ride the bus for a minimum of 52 minutes, and walk for 7 minutes. There is no bus route from Laura Drive that goes directly to an entrance to Hickory Hill. M I ^^ W e.mY�.au awk _ v,.r _ � •prvrarp n � o � x G r YA�'415 rl xn r:' Cw.kwrr }r Iowa City _a ❑n-emor, Aral, sis Connecting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) to Everyday Play and Adventure Nature and its sounds provide inspiration and information. Iowa City's innovative approach to active learning and recreation at bus stops. The Parks and Recreation department has been working on a concept to add play areas focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) at bus stops. The concept offers small, teachable play spaces in unexpected places where families travel together (see above image). Elsewhere in this report, the concept of STEAM stations within parks is highlighted. ❑n-entor, .1,iah-sis opportunity for all ages Playing freely in the landscape These children explore a world beneath their feet. Outdoor classrooms come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Playing with erosion table at STEAM festival Waterway Parks There are several parks with access to nearby creeks and river, and based on public input and a growing national trend, cities have been re-orenting their designs back to embracing these natural features. Iowa City has three prominent creeks: • Ralston Creek spans much of the central part of the City east to west and has two branches that split north and south. • Willow Creek is located in the southwestern portion of the City and crosses Highway 218, down through portions of the municipal airport. • Snyder Creek is located in the eastern part of the City and spans areas north to south. And the City is part of the Iowa Water Trails Network with 72 unobstructed miles of paddling available on the Iowa River from Iowa City to the Mississippi River. An access point is near Napoleon Park and Riverfront Crossings park will also become part of Iowa's water trail system. City Park has river accesses but use of that section of the river is confined due to the roller dam. There are multiple parks within the system that have naturally graded areas where access to the creeks is feasible. Additionally, Applied Ecological Services, through its upcoming Natural Areas Study, has identified opportunities for creek connection and learning, play or reflection (see "About the Natural Areas Study"). As will be seen throughout this report, improving access to creeks and waterways could serve multiple functions to enhance the system overall— generally improved access and experiences for learning, reflecting and "going Wild." At the same time, the Parks and Recreation Department faces current and future needs for maintenance and care of creeks, creek accesses and upstream impacts on water quality and quantity. Communities throughout Iowa are in need of additional resources to address these maintenance issues. About the Natural Areas Study A comprehensive inventory, assessment and natural resource management planning effort began in late 2016 for Iowa City's natural areas and public open space. City staff and its consultant, Applied Ecological Services (AES), are assembling and analyzing information from folly -two City -owned sites identified by the City as natural areas. A natural area is a spontaneous product of nature, such as forestor wetland, but also includes places people have allowed to return to nature or deliberately restored to natural conditions, such as a native prairie. Several of Iowa City's parks contain expansive natural areas which, given the rarity of natural areas in the state, are a precious resource for this and future Iowa City generations. Many natural areas are included in the park system, addressed through this master planning process. This master planning process classifies parks into use categories. Parks and open space where the primary use is as a natural area are placed in the Go Wild category. Some natural areas that are inaccessible or where the City wants to discourage use, such as stormwater detention basins, would be suitable to place in the reserve category. 14 The Natural Areas Study currently identifies parks with natural areas worthy of a "preserve/protect" classification—meaning, some level of "set aside" should be in play to help sustain character and quality. At the same time, these areas can still provide some level of appropriate recreation, primarily in the category of Reflect, Learn and/or Go Wild. These parks include Hickory Hill, Ryerson Woods, Sand Prairie, Sycamore Greenway, Waterworks Prairie Park and the Oxeye Prairie and wastewater treatment plant wetland within Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park. AES has further identified no fewer than ten parks/ facilities where Ralston Creek connections could be of value, particularly as a Learn opportunity for park users. These parks include: Court Hill, Creekside, Glendale, Hickory Hill, Hickory Trail, Scott Park Greenway, Longfellow Natural Trail, Recreation Center Greenway, Riverfront Crossings Greenway and Scott Park. ® CH '3 In-enmre dnatcsis About the Tree Inventory Iowa City's tree inventory is running on a parallel course to the development of this master plan. In December 2016, the Iowa City Parks and Forestry Division began an inventory of publicly owned trees. Over the course of a year, arbodsts with Plan -It Geo, a geo-technical firm from Colorado, mapped, cataloged and gathered data on the City's urban forest. The inventory focuses on trees within street right-of-ways, parks and public facilities. The tree inventory is an important urban forestry tool that will aid with planning the diversification of the City's urban forest, addressing damage from weather related events and responding to pests and disease such as Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle and Gypsy Moth. This study and the Natural Areas Inventory will inform the future direction of many of the natural spaces within the Iowa City Parks and Recreation System. _d_3 In mtorcdnstcsis District Analysis In 2013, the City adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan titled, Iowa City 2030. This comprehensive plan uses a district planning process that Involves extensive citizen participation In ten distinct areas. As of the writing 11 of this plan, eight of the ten areas have district plans. For the purpose of analyzing the park system, the planning team created districts based on those already in use for the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Planning Districts 111111il la lit ltll if ]''NWW \I121rf were slightly augmented to generate a feasible boundary for the analysis of certain aspects, such as park type (regional, neighborhood, etc.), park characteristic (Classic, Move, etc.), and park accessibility within a certain district. Left: Iowa City Comprehensive Plan 10 Planning Districts Bottom: Master Parks Plan 6 Planning Districts Iowa City Master Parks Plan District Map Parks N g 6hotlm d I G .unity -: 8 a ks •• -Rg nal „J p idlty ,. ..... ' 8 k 1 N u66ornood 3 a ,nal / •., : lF salt, 1 1 Park ......................... Community 1 Neighborhood y . 5 Specialtv ..........., 8?ak Mini 3Neighborhood � 1 Ca Is flRegion al 1 Specialty 8 a ks •• 1. ishbor and 3 0. tv 8 ks 1 Specialty 111 966 600tl Community 1 Regional 5 Specialtv District Analysis—Population Metric When looking at the service level of parks within a district, it is useful to use the number of park acres/1,000 residents as a standard metric of comparison. To accomplish this metric, population estimates were generated pulling Census track data into ArcGIS to create centroids of data that provided an estimate of residents living within a certain district. Looking at the data, the North and South Districts have relatively the same population; however, the North District has fewer park acres/1,000 residents (40 acres) than the South District (60 acres). Given their geographic size difference, the population metric provides a Population_ 3,380 1.. :• Park Acrest1000 Resdents 1082 ... Park rson- 0]8 F I( 18.94 on 1000 Residents 13.88 Person: 028 moa RFtANc �.fil � •.... 2 Miles while the North and South Districts have high park acres -to -population ratios. These areas may experience more pressure over time as they are considered poised for future growth. The West District's challenges may not be as significant as they appear by the numbers, relative equalizer when understanding the different characteristics within each district. When looking strictly at park acres per 1,000 population, the West, West Central and Central Districts all surface as potentially challenged by a shortage of park acreage, Iowa City Master Parks Plan Block Group Census Data Total Population, Acres/1,000 Residents, Acres/Resident =,pwalhn 10 Bee =aixA=as 1888 Rurdenls 48 3e ,. ies eisn 881 Population 22,142 1 Park Ace51000 Pesden[s_ 1248 k Arrest Person_ 010 �a . . I ai 5; Pp at 18.418 P rkA res 1088 Residents 2342 Acres, Person 028 PLIatin 9 34, �aik res 1000 tesdents 3034. 0 35 eison ............. All due to an affluent segment of the population likely served in large part through private acres. Neighboring system services also support West District residents as well as University of Iowa open spaces.The Central District includes University of Iowa (UI) Pentacrest, Hubbard Park, UI Library, UI Wellness Center and other open spaces on the University grounds. These facilities help meet some of the Central District's needs but the West Central and Central Districts remain as areas of concern for park service. C1 C@ ❑n'entng Aut,allshn District Analysis—Equity Iowa City Parks & Recreation (ICPR) is committed to using a Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit to guide policy, operational and park development decisions. This process acknowledges that race and income inequities must be considered in all facets of parks and recreation services to provide appropriate and equitable services to all Iowa City residents. ICPR is committed to building organizational capacity, community networks and communication strategies that allow Iowa City's diverse populations to be heard and participate in leadership, planning and evaluation of programs, facilities and services. Methodology This study works to address equity through review of a socio-economic map created by analyzing 2010 Census data at the census tract level for the following social indicators: • Percent of families below poverty level • Percent disability • Race • Educational achievement Each indicator category was clipped along Iowa City census tract boundaries and a spatial analysis was performed that weighed poverty indicators slightly more than the others since several of the other indicators could be factors related to individuals and families with incomes below the poverty level. The data was classified to provide results to display areas that indicate higher levels of poverty, more racial diversity, less educational attainment, and higher percentages of disabled residents. Iowa City is a college town and thus, students with lower incomes could potentially skew the results. To adjust for this potential outcome, the inclusion of the "percent below poverty level with related children of householder under 18 years" census category was used to normalize the data. ® �1 �° ❑n-emm� ��ah-sis Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit City staff from multiple departments began using a racial and socioeconomic equity review toolkit in July 2016. In the pilot program, a series of questions guided staff and the City Council to work toward equity by helping to identify when City policies, programs, initiatives or practices could result in different outcomes for certain populations. Among others, the City's Parks and Recreation Department is applying this toolkit to its decision-making process. This toolkit, when coupled with the analysis included in this master plan, should lead to improved decision-making and outcomes I n support of racial and socioeconomic equity. Cities using a similar toolkit include Seattle, WA and Madison, Wl. Results This process yields a "heat map" with lower wealth, lower education, and less mobility in zones colorized in tans and browns, and higher wealth, education and greater mobility appearing in tones of deeper greens and blues. The South District, and portions of the West Central and Central Districts (on either side of the river) surface as challenging zones. Due to the lack of refinement of census tracts, the entirety of the Western District also appears to experience less wealth, education and mobility- but this is misleading. Large portions of that district are affluent, with the lower-income areas concentrated on the west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard. The heat map highlights the areas of greatest concern (circled in yellow). °��^��'y• Iowa City Master Parks Plan `u W'4 E District Analysis Map & Socio -Economic Results S 11 Parks 2 Mini 5 Neighborhood 1 Community 2 Regional 1 Specialty 8 Parks: 4 Neighborhood 4 Regional 1 Park. 1 Neighborhood "', , g, � Mom Legend Iowa aty Limits Q oimmts Socio -Economic Results Weighted value Higher Weaith, Higher Education, Mobile iY�YYr Lower Wealth, Lover Education, LessMobne CD Fdniity Equity Area With the exception of the South District, these areas of concern are all under -served by the parks system in terms of park acreage. The following is an overview of the level of service for each of these areas: Central District While the Central District appears well served in terms of the number and mix of parks, the park acres available per thousand (the lowest of all the districts) demonstrates additional park need. In particular, the most socio -economically challenged section of this district has a dearth of parkland/amenities. 8 Parks: 1 Mini 3 Neighborhood 1 Community 2 Regional 1 Specialty West Central District Similar to the Central District, the socio- economically challenged area in the West Central District is lacking parkland. For example, even with a sidewalk connection on Miller Street to the park, Benton Hill, the public parkland in this area still faces significant accessibility issues due to steep and busy streets. South District The South District is one of the more socio- economically challenged areas in the City, but it is also relatively well served with parks, including two strong neighborhood parks within the residential areas. However, access 8 Parks'. 4 Neighborhood 3 Community 1 Regional 8 Parks: 2 Community 2 Regional 4 Specialty 0 1 2 Miles to nearby regional parks is limited; since most of the parkland is specialized in nature, opportunities for traditional play (playgrounds, open lawns) are more limited. West District Along the west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard there is a large section of fairly dense housing that is less affluent than its neighbors in the far western portion of the district. This area is under -served by the parks system but a trail connection to Willow Creek and Kiwanis parks in the West Central District could assist in serving this population. C1 C@ ❑n'entng Au,el'shn Physical Accessibility and Maintenance Summary Accessibility Assessment This project launched in the fall of 2016 with an on -the -ground assessment of the current park system's alignment with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. An inventory of facilities and an overview of current conditions was also provided. In addition to associated databases provided to the Iowa City Parks staff, the appendix of this report includes highlights of this park -by -park assessment. Of the nearly 50 parks reviewed, there are several facilities that are scheduled to undergo park renovations in the near future. There are other parks in need of renovation, requiring further study with greater detail in the future. First improvements needed at playgrounds to increase accessibility are the addition and maintenance of fall -zone materials as well as increasing accessible paths. This plan also recommends considering inclusion of "full -play" playground(s) in the system down the line. Assessment Process The following recommendations for accessibility improvements are intended to take a comprehensive look at physical accessibility, recognizing that parks and playgrounds vary in their alignment with ADA guidelines, and those guidelines continue to evolve. • In some instances, playgrounds need to have surfacing material maintained or modified; often, simply adding depth to the mulch will suffice • When slated for replacement, upgrade old playground structures with structures that follow current ADA guidelines • Confirm fall zones at all playgrounds • Provide access into playgrounds at strategic locations • Provide accessible path connections at strategic locations including from parking lots and park perimeter access points • Correct all parking accommodations: address ADA alignment, accessible parking space stripping and signage • Provide seating at strategic locations Consulting team members, accompanied by Parks and Recreation Departmentstaff, surveyed individual parks within the park system looking for physical barriers or obstmctions that currently reduce or prohibit access to park facilities and places of destination by people with disabilities. Included in the inventory were access points, pathways, playgrounds, shelters, sports facilities and other recreational facilities and park destinations. Obstructions include horizontal and vertical obstructions, surface material and depth, slopes, signage, reserved parking and other features that impact mobility and access. For play equipment, access to the equipment was the first consideration, followed by the ability of a user to access at least some component of the equipment ® __ __1 ❑n-eYor, Anal, sis • Repair accessible surfaces along pathways • Adjust/repair community park restroom grab bar/dispenser heights, fixtures and door -opening force • Provide hard -surface companion seating areas at picnic areas and bleacher seating • Provide accessible trail opportunities • Provide access to quiet spaces to address sensory over oad • Consider appropriate use of enclosures to promote child safety • Install drinking fountains according to design guidelines included in this plan • Install detectable warning surfaces where park paths meet the street • In partnership with the City's in -fill program, use curb cuts to help address park access/connectivity issues • Support lasting value of the accessible system through Life -Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and sustainable structures. System -Wide Priorities System -wide priorities include: • Maintenance of fall -zone surfaces • Provision of accessible picnic tables • Provision of parking, truncated curb ramps and paths to park amenities. A Capital Improvements Program (CIP) listing appears in Chapter 6 that outlines specific parks, projected year of improvements and the scope of accessibility project or renovation. -11 District Analysis— Neighborhood Open Space While this plan emphasizes the physical This plan recommends extending the features of the Iowa City Parks System, an eye City's current park districts to account for must always be kept toward implementation. anticipated growth. A map reflecting this plan's The current park district boundaries applied recommended NOSR park districts is included to the City's Neighborhood Open Space below. Requirements (NOSR) do not extend to the City's projected growth boundaries. fi#s p° IN Open Space ', ,- P N r 414 Distract Map (2017) r � 5 A St 'S 4 R pn :' Ut2J k;�e=iac N2 N1E -., NE1 rrh 1 NW2 C8_� NE3 \ NW1 C1 _1 - SW1 SW3 C2 � NE2 C6 SW6 C �' C7 C4 SE1 SW5 SW4 SW2 C5 � SE3 SE2 s S2 S1 wf s _ S3 a r. _i ❑n-antor� ��al�sis Xp �: ix' • �\�a �pb pts &f"- r Ae, �Y1 na 38 Strategic Framework The recommendations highlighted in this report relate to the strategic direction developed through research, analysis of the system and public/stakeholder engagement. This strategic framework addresses the Iowa City Park System's vision, mission, high-level goals and potential measures of success. SYSTEM VISION An accessible parks and recreation system, committed to building community and serving all residents Masmr Plannino SYSTEM MISSION To foster the community's engagement, sense of place and well-being through a parks and recreation system that includes: • Gathering spaces that welcome all residents regardless of age, background or ability • Nature -based quiet places • Land and water health/protection • Useful, easy access to technology • Current, well-maintained recreation facilities, serving community and • Engaging, proven programs of play, neighborhoods education and public health • Connecting quality trails for all • Ongoing fiscal responsibility GUIDING PRINCIPLES An accessible parks and recreation system, committed to community and serving all residents 1. Community Resilience Iowa City Parks and Recreation (]CPR) strives to further enhance community, cultural identity and belonging, at the same time attracting new residents and visitors. Increasing public awareness while preserving and enhancing the system's quality features drive us to the vision. 2. Neighbors Collaborating and Engaged Through the Parks This system is built through voices of the community, employing best practices and sound research. It enhances community vitality, social systems, public health, safety and the community's education mission. 3. A System for All to Gather and Enjoy The system is intended to serve all residents and their ever-changing needs. 4. Sustainable Lasting value depends on healthy natural resources, quality energy-efficient built infrastructure, ongoing maintenance, fiscal responsibility, community support and flexibility the ability to evolve with changing times, 5. Collaboration The support of the Iowa City community and its leaders, coupled with public and private partnerships, is critical to the system's success now and into the future. 6. Public Stewardship Stewarding the park system's natural resources provides opportunities for wide-ranging ages and abilities to volunteer and develop a healthy sense of park "ownership." The statements below provide strategic guidelines for how to improve and plan for the future of the parks system as a whole. They are organized by category: Access, Play, Restore, Educate, Sustain and Measure. These guidelines are meant to demonstrate the philosophical approach to parks and recreation in Iowa City. More specific recommendations for changes to the park system are provided in a later section in this chapter. ♦ Access An inventory of the Iowa City Parks System identifies accessibility improvements, so this strategy addresses ongoing improvements in that regard. At the same time, this strategy uses a broad meaning of "access" to emphasize spaces, places, facilities and programs that welcome, engage and offer unlimited opportunity to all people and peoples. Access is critical to maintain "a system for all." Use inventory of current parks to develop an accessible system including access to and through existing parks; go further and create inclusive/immersive park playground/recreation systems for users of wide-ranging abilities 2. Reiterate improving transportation access to parks (e.g., curb access), geographically and physically a. Engage local neighborhood leaders to assist in assessing needs b. Include the community's many diverse populations in planning c. Routinely use Iowa City's Racial and Socioeconomic Equity Review Toolkit 3. Through mapping, income data and growth projections, identify system service gaps and secure additional and/or expanded park facilities to meet future growth needs; 7. Incorporate STEAM education couple this strategy with the involvement of opportunities into facilities and programs diverse voices as outlined above B. In partnership with upcoming bicycle 4. Provide multi -generational facilities and plan, identify connectivity needs (cycling, programs pedestrian) and prioritize gaps to achieve a. Identify basic needs of every park full connections of parks -to -parks, parks - and themes of specific parks as a to -trails, parks -to -neighborhoods and check to ensure "a system for all" parks -to -community amenities b. Ensure that senior programming 9. Improve system visibility, way -finding and and facilities are on par with youth overall awareness of what is available interests, acknowledging the aging a. Foster nature connection through Iowa City population way -finding; build a visual brand for i. Beyond ADA, ensure facilities all City facilities (swimming, outdoor exercise, b. Consider multi-lingual signs raised gardens, outdoor c. Enhance physical and visual access classrooms, etc.) and education to Ralston Creek and all parks (See programs are provided to Restore) accommodate multiple generations d. Establish effective signs pointing people to and through the parks c. Identify additional system gaps and address 10. Identify and maintain safety features such as lines of sight, lighting where d. Include viewing and seating areas appropriate, etc. for active play areas to allow for generations to gather a. Address the student population's interest in having adult supervision in 5. Consider additional restroom facilities parks. Currently, teenagers engaged in along trails and park areas this process say supervision of younger 6. Establish specialty gardens (e.g., sensory, children and enforcement of park rules therapy, community food, educational) is often left to them and they do not based on local needs in targeted areas welcome that responsibility. r. Masmr Plsnnlno Play The categories of "Play" and "Restore" (below) work in tandem to assist in creating a "complete parks" system. Here we address segments of the system that promote year- round active living for many users while also establishing some components to attract visitors and newcomers to Iowa City. Below we address public and natural resources health. 1. Continue establishing distributed key park recreation features (e.g., dog parks, STEAM stations, adventure playgrounds) 2. Consider a system -wide feature attraction as a regional draw a. Examples include archery, cyclocross, enhanced water and/or cycling trails network b. Identify the potential of existing features (with or without Restore The natural and public health components of this plan involve promoting nature -based play, improved natural resources and programming/ facilities to restore mental health as well as active programming to complement more traditional parks and recreation programs and facilities. 1. Restore the health of Ralston Creek as a community -wide Greenway/Nature Exploration amenity a. Consider eventual expansion to include entire creek network enhancements, e.g., Terry Trueblood Recreation Area) and/or potential of a Ralston Creek Greenway (see Restore) to serve as a significant attractor 3. Incorporate fully accessible play structures 4. Complement basic playgrounds and court play in neighborhood parks with nature play and intergenerational play 5. Incorporate check-out and/or rental of equipment for expanded use/enjoyment 6. Stay current in recreation programming and include appropriate facilities within the system; currently address small -group sports (e.g., pickle ball); competitive cycling/bicycle park; outdoor skills building/paddling sports, water- based activity access, intergenerational programming, spaces for users with different sensory or physical abilities and soccer expansion 7. Address the trend in competitive sports through establishing athletic field complexes to support tournament play a. Assess the potential of using partner facilities to develop full complement of services 8. Establish a range of year-round seasonal activities (winter hiking, cross-country skiing, etc.) 9. Incorporate technology in the parks, including personal technology charging stations and Wi-Fi a. Address the needs of different generations b. Consider apps and similar tools for engagement/up-to-date experiences and communications a. Include mechanisms for training/ 6. In partnership with upcoming park involvement of volunteers in parks natural resources study, identify locations system overall and stewardship of for enhanced nature play, wildlife demonstration and/or parks natural viewing, hiking, etc., without placing areas in particular habitats at risk b. Preserve, protect, enhance and potentially expand the park system's natural areas (reference upcoming Natural Resources Inventory and Restoration Briefs) 3. Provide recycling containers at all park locations with garbage receptacles 4. 2. Establish educational, best management practice (BMP) demonstration areas 5 within the parks systems to support water, woodland and prairie management CH 04 Master Planning Consider sustainable design and use of alternative energy sources in all new construction In conjunction with demonstration areas, expand associated education programming (see Educate) 7. Ensure parks have sufficient facilities to promote parks as "outdoor fitness centers" and build park -based outdoor health events (runs, hikes, rides, cross- country, etc.) 8. Provide programs and facilities that support social interactions and therapeutic (as well as physically active) outdoor recreation, e.g., chess, healing gardens, yoga, natural playscapes Educate Education is woven throughout this plan, but Iowa City as a whole is driven by an education mission. Therefore, the strategy places some emphasis here on the need to tap into this community's exceptional education community. Partnerships with educators and students, and coordination with facilities, allow us to better develop programs, reach key audiences and make efficient use of resources for cities, schools and universities. Sustain While many features above are also critical to the overall sustainability of Iowa City's parks and recreation system, here the strategy emphasizes funding mechanisms, collaboration, efficiency and awareness -building. 1. Maintain the character of individual parks while establishing a brand/identity of the overall park system 2. Build awareness of current regional attractions (e.g., Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, outdoor recreation opportunities, athletic complexes) to serve as an attractor to visitors/outside interests Measure Potential measures for success include: 1. Growth in park use, counters, shelter reservations, education programming attendance 2. Growth in volunteerism/volunteertime 3. Increasing capital and/or maintenance budgets; resources generated 1. Provide facilities and programs which teach basic outdoor recreation skills including swimming, bicycle safety, fishing, gardening, sports and boating. 2. Provide interpretive and educational opportunities—including STEAM activities—throughout the park which showcase environmental sustainability and regeneration. 3. Advance education partnerships to enhance ICPR's education programs, engagement and outreach with local educational institutions. 3. Collaborate with surrounding communities and counties for programs and facilities 4. Prioritize regional trails network (see Play) 5. Enhance collaborations with other City departments for efficiency, awareness - building, support and creative use of space with other City operations 6. Grow use of programs and facilities with enhanced/expanded social media and other public communications 7. Grow baseline support through improved telling of the parks-rec story to decision - makers and the public. 8. Expand ongoing, private funding strategies 4. Improved physical accessibility (associated with park improvements/ inventory as baseline) 5. Greenspace per person—maintenance of current ratio as Iowa City continues to grow 6. Public health improvements 7. Natural resources outcomes- biodiversity increases (reference Natural Resources 4. Target volunteerism for growth of education offerings a. Enhance engagement of retirees in education programming (considering the community's exceptional pool of senior educators) 5. Partner with educators, retirees and volunteers to develop education curricula to support this plan including land -water - BMP demonstration sites, gardening, history and culture programming, public health promotion and outdoor skills building such as grants, sponsorships, etc. 9. Quantify health, economic and natural resources benefits of the Iowa City Parks system, monitor/measure success and use results to feed support for the system a. Partner to measure results 10. Establish a set of comparable University community park and recreation systems to aid in benchmarking the Iowa City park system's social, financial and ecological health Inventory measures established through parallel natural resource studies) 8. Miles of trail expansionfimprovement—as established through parallel study on connectivity 9. Improved outcomes over other comparable university communities ca %lasrer Future Park Needs Future Anticipated Growth—Boundaries and Population The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan predicts a 2030 population of 84,000 for Iowa City, an increase of approximately 10,000 residents. Based on Iowa City's projected population for 2030, to maintain the current level of park service (in terms of acres per 1,000 residents), ICPR would need to add 220 acres of parkland by 2030. However, if no parkland is added to the system, ICPR would still be well above the national median level of service. Based on these findings, the recommendation of this plan is to focus on filling specific gaps in the park system service, in terms of geography or service type, rather than to focus on acquiring more park acres. Features of interest to the overall system as it grows include: continued development of thoughtful gathering spaces (including fire pits and council circles), an emphasis on pools over splash pads (due to the need for residents learning to swim), integration of public art throughout the system, community gardening and an emphasis on public health—including Tobacco -Free Parks. Recycling in the parks also requires meaningful attention, as it is not a fad but an ongoing function of the park system. All of these features must be developed in the context of an equitable and sustainable park system. Current—Iowa City 74,398 1,699 22.8 Current—National Median (2012) NA NA 15.2 2030 projected (no acreage increase) 84,000 1,699 20.2 2030 projected (maintain current level of service) 84,000 1,923 22.8 *Current population is based on the 2015 ACS & 2030 projected population is taken from the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. District -by -District Needs The planning team performed a district -by - district analysis to determine specific parks and recreation needs in each area. These are big -picture needs for parkland and facilities— �1 �J VIasear Planning additional parkland needs, connections to existing parks or broad categories of service that could be considered under -provided (e.g., neighborhood water play, natural areas). It does not address fine-grain needs such as maintenance issues in specific parks, or programming recommendations. South District -d- South District Parks — T t..� r L< r j Napoleon Park 7 4�.+'r •. i _II IF Napoleon Park `•'c ®Wetherby Park s f `t`X Falrmeadows Park C: T ^-r— : I" F ! Whispering MeadowsWetlands j 9Sand Pralne Park ��TerryTrueblood Recreation Area Sycamore South Greenway 1 PARKTYPE PARK CHARACTER Mini Play ® Learn - Neighborhood IC Kickers Soccer Park 1 -Community Conpete Move — 1 - Regional Splash I Go wild .._.._- ,. Specialty 553 Connect a '1� Reflect i z I 0' 0.5 1 Miles .� i "(Left to Right) Primary -Secondary Characteristics 1. Add parkland when possible As redevelopment occurs within this vicinity, watch for opportunities to secure potential mini or neighborhood parkland sites. The diversity of park character in the South District means any new park land could likely be developed in any number of ways, but "learn" is likely the greater need for this district. Incorporating STEAM stations or other learning opportunities would be warranted. 2. Add park and trail connection to developing neighborhood around 3' Alexander Elementary A new neighborhood is developing around Alexander Elementary school on the south �1 �J VIasear Planning edge of the City. The City's district plan for this area includes a new neighborhood scenario. We suggest some modifications to this plan with regard to the park system: 4. a. The new neighborhood park should ideally be adjacent to the elementary school and at least 5-10 acres in size. b. A trail or wide sidewalk should connect the neighborhood to Terry Trueblood Recreational Area, Improve Connections for Wetherby, Whispering Meadows and Sand Prairie Although a sensitive area, Sand Prairie needs a clear pedestrian/ bicycle connection to the neighborhood and Wetherby Park. Generally, these parks need improved accessibility and connections for public use, Add a park on southeast edge of the South District and/or enhance Wetland Park On the southeast edge of the district, near Wetland Park and the Mobile Home parks, an additional park is needed. This moderately dense area is more than half a mile from a neighborhood park (Wetland Park lacks the typical amenities of a neighborhood park, such as a playground or open lawn area). Before additional development continues in this area, 5-10 acres of land should be acquired for use as a park. If possible, amenities could be added to Wetland Park to supplement the service in this neighborhood; however, the environmentally sensitive nature of this park likely prevents this option. 5. Add more opportunities for traditional "play" The South District has a bounty of regional and specialty parks, but limited opportunities for traditional play (e.g., playgrounds and open lawns in a neighborhood park setting). These components should be incorporated into any new parks, such as those suggested in items 1, 2 and 4 of this list. MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION TARGETS PARK DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Fair Meadows - Play 2019 Wetherby Shelter & Play 2020 Napolean Play 2021 Whispering Meadows 2022 Kickers Play 1 2024 Kickers Play 2 2026 'H 04 Master Planning Southeast District 1. Add a park and trail in East Side Growth Area along Snyder Creek The southeast district plan proposes an East Side Growth Area concept plan for the area east of Scott Boulevard, between Muscatine Avenue/American Legion Road and the railroad. The concept plan shows a park, trail and detention basin centered around Snyder Creek. This master plan supports that proposal. The park should Master Planning be at least 5-10 acres in size. It should also be noted that a new elementary school is being built in this area. 2. Link future sports facility to East Side Growth Area A sports facility is planned near Taft Avenue and 420th Street. A trail should connect the facility to the planned growth area and Snyder Creek park (see item 1). 3. Add pedestrian connections to Mercer Park As the only full-service neighborhood park in this part of town, Mercer Park is tremendously important. However, due to the design of the street system in the subdivision to the east of Mercer Park, pedestrian routes to the park are limited and longer than ideal. �1 �J " Southeast District Parks -".• Type & Park Character' - ;-, l -- •:_ .. II Scott Park Cardigan Park Court Hill Park >- !`��^_ c r '� � �^-'�-J L TCreekside Park -i_-.*--_ -- r'' Rita's Ranch Dog Park a %' __ r-' -F- 4p Mercer Park . -J i _ __ 'Windsor Ridge Park " l---' "j -� "" i { '�,• y '\r \ - i � East Side Sports Complex PARK TYPE PARKCHARACTER ` •,..1 I,.._.._..-..SiiY11Ci7.. j f Play ® Learn Mini f` AA �••t _.._.._.._.._.- _.._.._..__.._ - Neighborhood 'I r- 0Community Compete' Move '. ! O Regional �`"'� Splash Go Wild �Specialty ..- j... 05P Connect .]" Reflect I i ------------ _. -0 0 ', 0.5 1 Miles - "(Left to Right) Primary -Secondary Characteristics 1. Add a park and trail in East Side Growth Area along Snyder Creek The southeast district plan proposes an East Side Growth Area concept plan for the area east of Scott Boulevard, between Muscatine Avenue/American Legion Road and the railroad. The concept plan shows a park, trail and detention basin centered around Snyder Creek. This master plan supports that proposal. The park should Master Planning be at least 5-10 acres in size. It should also be noted that a new elementary school is being built in this area. 2. Link future sports facility to East Side Growth Area A sports facility is planned near Taft Avenue and 420th Street. A trail should connect the facility to the planned growth area and Snyder Creek park (see item 1). 3. Add pedestrian connections to Mercer Park As the only full-service neighborhood park in this part of town, Mercer Park is tremendously important. However, due to the design of the street system in the subdivision to the east of Mercer Park, pedestrian routes to the park are limited and longer than ideal. �1 �J 4. Add more diversity in park offerings From a park character standpoint, this district has little variety. It lacks amenities in the categories of Connect, Learn, Reflect, Splash and Thrill. Amenities that could add diversity include: splash pads (Splash), educational signage or demonstration sites (Learn), scenic viewpoints (Reflect), or an events lawn (Connect). Consider possible sites for these in new and existing parks, such as the new park along Snyder Creek (item 1 of this list). I r N — Southeast District Park Needs By Location >/ ----------------- Y: i. :I '-----1 '--- -- ! ._.'—..> �•'— ' I I �/� ,%• -------------- L 1 COY' I --------------- A I I _ I I I i 0 _--_-,_ ! 7 Mlles w v MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION TARGETS PARK DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY Creekside, Cardigan 2018 Mercer 2018 Scott Park 2020 Court Hill 2022 Mercer Play 2028 Creekside 2029 -d-d Master Planning West Central District 1. Add park amenities near Sunset Street and Benton Street There is a gap in park service between Willow Creek Park and Benton Park. Overall, this district has the second -lowest amount of parkland of all the districts and that is demonstrated in this area. Two mini -parks offer limited service, but ideally another neighborhood park is needed. It is difficult to acquire parkland in a developed neighborhood. In addition to watching for opportunities to acquire property, another option to help fill this gap is to partner with Hom Elementary to allow greater public access to their facilities. Encouraging character components in future parks beyond "play" is well warranted in this district. 2. Add mini -park in Manville Heights Lincoln Elementary is partially serving the playground need of this neighborhood, but access is limited to non -school hours. Watch for an opportunity to acquire property to establish a mini -park. 3. Improve connections to Benton Hill Park There is no sidewalk along the south side of Benton Street leading to Benton Hill Park. Add a sidewalk on the south side of the street if feasible and/or add a pedestrian crossing across Benton. Explore options for a trail connection to Benton Hill from the Highway 6 trail. CH 04Master Planning It } . 6 West Central District 'i- Park Type & Park Character* Ar _1 r _ X Crandic Park U° City Park ;i Black Springs Circle Park — r .� s F X r Bo0 land Park 1 ! `XTawer Court Park - - "—Y i.. X Villa Park Ned Ashton Park F - 'l� r - - - - ,- } �.X Benton HIII Park Harlocke•HIII Park .. 1 ----1� Willow Creek/ Klwanls Park - — PARK TYPE Sturgis Ferr Park i..— mini g y I - Neighborhood re,i m 1 `�. , a SSSI1111Q!^Nlrt .y „ ■ HeyioPalei Specialty ,.— PARK CHARACTER `a. I, "�4 . a""' Play r Z _ .K / fl .a �� Compete F,�F ISI Al Splash dike I • oU5P Connect LearnJRyerson's Woods4. co Will Renecl _Airvort 1�14T(eS;'(LeFl to Right) Primary Second ry Oharactenshcs MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION TARGETS PARK DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY Willow Greek, City Park Adventure, Villa Park 2019 Kiwuoio,Tower Court 2010 City Park Upper Shelters 2020 Brooklyn 2019 City Park Lower Shelters, Ki*moioPlay &Shelter 2022 Black Spring, UudookoHill, Ryerson 2020 Ashton House Parking 2023 Cruodio 2021 Benton Hill 2025 UudookoUi| 2026 Tower Court 2020 ' Central District L Central District Parks Park Type & Park Character* North Market Park PARK TYPE -Mini Y - Neighborhood -Community Regional Specialty _ y i ,; v„C Chauncey Park PARK CHARACTER1 I r MITI`, —1 g Green Park e Calleom •. C t J\ Compete P —r -1.._r_..Il� I I -1 Splash --- — — --J -- -J I Connect .-1 XOak Grove Park ISI Learn r—_ -T I - �XRivertrontCrossingF- Move Go Wild r1 Highland Park -r � Reflect — Ralston Creek .— --. • i - --._,t` -�.,`. f � ___� D 0.5 1 Mile Watch for opportunities to add parkland Overall, the Central District is lacking parkland, with 12.5 acres per 1,000 people—the lowest of all the districts. Due to the highly developed nature of this district, finding new land for parks is difficult. The planned Riverfront Crossings Park, to be built on the site of the old water treatment plant, is a good example of the kind of opportunity to look for in this district. ® �1 �J VIasear Planning UUp Hickory Hill Park Reno Street Park 11 Glendale Park 2. Improve Ralston Creek to fill Recreational Gap Just south of Glendale Park and Hickory Hill Park there is a gap where there are no neighborhood parks within walking distance. One way to help fill that gap is to improve access to Ralston Creek so it can be used as a recreational amenity. This would likely include creating entry points on public land and right-of-ways along with interpretive signage and jti'd—Chadek Green Park I Trail "(Lek to Right) Primary -Secondary Characteristics periodic way -station features. The City also owns a parcel near Glendale Park that could help fill the park gap and connect to Ralston Creek. The Ralston Creek connection would lend itself to expanding the "go wild" nature of parks in this districta good fit here. MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION TARGETS PARK DEVELOPMENT /REDEVELOPMENT RivodmotCrossings 2 2010 ChudokGree, Hickory Ui||'Conk|n,Glendale 2021 Reno Street, North Market Square 2024 College Green 2025 Oak Grove 2026 PHYSICAL ACocSS|mmr Highland 2010 College Green 2019 Oak Grove, Reno SL2020 ' West District Add parkland and/or improve park connections for neighborhood west of Mormon Trek On the west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard, between Melrose Avenue and Walden Square, there is a relatively dense neighborhood with no neighborhood park. Villa Park and Willow Creek Park are just outside the quarter -mile radius and are separated by busy Mormon Trek Boulevard. Given the socio-economic status of this area, providing good park service is an important equity issue. There is a green space known as "King Park' on Melrose but it is not public land -4 is owned by the Lutheran Masier Planning Church. There is also a large open space 2. Connect Hunters Run Park to Willow on the high school grounds. Creek Park West District Parks Options for improving park service to this possibility of a tunnel under Highway 218 "I Park Type & Park Character' to connect Hunters Run to Willow Creek. a. Improve connections to Willow Creek The City should continue to explore the Park and Villa Park with an improved feasibility of this idea. crossing across Mormon Trek and signage to direct people down MacBride to Villa Park. 4 II \ 11 I 1 J I I \ _–u ..y-\\ Johnson County Poor Farm \ Run Park ) •may ' \Hunters T t _ PARK TYPE PARK CHARACTER 'i' '– Mini PIaY - Neighborhood Learn _ >, -Community / Compete Move Regional `=fs Splash 'r Go VMd -Specialty -- ahp Connect Till Reflect 0 .H'S 1 Miles j "(Left to Rig M) Primary Secondary Characteristics Add parkland and/or improve park connections for neighborhood west of Mormon Trek On the west side of Mormon Trek Boulevard, between Melrose Avenue and Walden Square, there is a relatively dense neighborhood with no neighborhood park. Villa Park and Willow Creek Park are just outside the quarter -mile radius and are separated by busy Mormon Trek Boulevard. Given the socio-economic status of this area, providing good park service is an important equity issue. There is a green space known as "King Park' on Melrose but it is not public land -4 is owned by the Lutheran Masier Planning Church. There is also a large open space 2. Connect Hunters Run Park to Willow on the high school grounds. Creek Park Previous plans have discussed the Options for improving park service to this possibility of a tunnel under Highway 218 neighborhood include: to connect Hunters Run to Willow Creek. a. Improve connections to Willow Creek The City should continue to explore the Park and Villa Park with an improved feasibility of this idea. crossing across Mormon Trek and signage to direct people down MacBride to Villa Park. b. Initiate discussions with the church about the potential for shared use and maintenance of the property between the church and the public, or purchase of a portion of the land. 3. Add parkland or improve park connections for neighborhood west of high school West of the high school there is a large subdivision with no parkland, and no easy access to nearby parks. A large green space near Tipperary Road is for storm -water, and not likely usable as park space. Recommendations from points 1 and 2 could both address this issue: connecting to Hunters Run park under Highway 218, or shared -use agreements with the church or high school. N IV r S KENNE�V PKWY 4. Acquire land for trail west Of Hunters Run The Southwest District plan recommends adding atrail running west from Hunters Run Park. The city should continue to pursue this by reserving the trail right-of-way before the area develops. This district lacks a variety of character as well as connections; the "connect' character is perhaps the most expedient way to deliver a greater character mix to this district. 6RROAK G1 MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION TARGETS PARK DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT West District Park 2020 Hunter's Run 2023 PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY Hunter's Run 2019 i i oas olrjues 7 I I Foxnw+oa 5� i oas olrjues 7 I I Foxnw+oa 5� North District EPPark North District Parks Type & Park Character i \ ' waterworks Prairie Park -� ) ,: ^\„ �� f�•'�, ti --1?;o \}• ��Peninsula Park � rrerrel MiII Park l I �- _I I 4� /%�"� 1••� —%;- XTop Hickory Trail Park •\ _. X err1' Dog Per •^'\� r r - ' `� Ha PPY Hollow Park : - \ } '�„_ Tk Frauenholz Miller Park hoolh �—T-T s XF? Pheasant Hill Park PARK TYPE PARK CHARACTER 1 7 T H 1{ t t r l,, - Mini X Play Learn - Neighborhood- '� Communi Compete Move ry -Regional Splash GO Wid �,'ri.i-t`v-L....,•: I 1 Specialty OU Conned 'i Kellett _-- � t"(. rA �`�e{ 14 � Ll 2dvlil I� \ i — — - r,(Left to Right) Primary -Secondary Characteristics ri __ _ I S) � � oma.. Y •' L; �_ I I .. - , Add neighborhood or mini parklands to serve emerging residential areas west/north of Dodge Street and south Of 1-80 As new homes are built in these areas, they city will need to reserve lands for neighborhood or mini parks of 1-10 acres. Partnership possibilities with Shimek Elementary and/or Shimek Woods should also be explored. ® �F �J VIasear Planning 2. Add park facilities near intersection of Scott Boulevard & Rochester Avenue There is a gap in neighborhood or mini park service in this area—no parks are within walking distance. Before this area continues to develop, the city could consider acquiring 1-10 acres of parkland. Lemme Elementary School's play equipment availability should also be considered in defining future park needs. 3. Add diversity in park offerings In terms of park character, the north district is limited in variety, primar ly offering only the "Play” and "Move" categories. Possible additions could be a river access point (Go Wild), educational signage or demonstration sites (Learn) or event spaces (Connect). These type of offerings should be considered for inclusion in any new parks, such as those recommended in items 1 and 2 or this list. { North District Park Needs By Location la lb 2 MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION TARGETS PARK DEVELOPMENT / REDEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY Happy Hollow - Play, Terrel Mill 2023 Pheasant Hill 2019 Hickory Trail 2025 Happy Hollow 2019 Emma Harvat 2028 Thornberry 2021 Cardigan, Pheasant Hill 2029 CH 04 Master Planning Overall Park System Needs In addition to the district -by -district needs identified through the multi -tiered analysis performed, this plan also identifies needs of a broader-based nature—themes that run throughout the Iowa City Parks System, based on: • The ADA and maintenance inventory performed at the onset of this project • Needs that surfaced initially at the district level, but resonate throughout the system • Equity analysis • Strategic directions based on public input and park trends Way-finding/Signage As outlined in Chapter 5, way finding and signage is a priority for the park system overall. The strategic framework calls for a brand/identity for the park system as important to its overall success and that's challenging to accomplish without increased consistency through the signage system. Nearly every park also struggles with accessibility by virtue of little to no directional signage. When the public is not aware of a park's presence or simply struggles to find it, the system and the public are short-changed, Physical Accessibility Iowa City's Parks and Recreation Department works diligently to provide improvements to accommodate accessibility throughout the park system. This plan's primary goal targets at least one fully accessible park in each park planning district within the first year of implementation (2019). The park system's needs to achieve physical accessibility vary from park to park—in some instances, it's a simple matter of increasing mulch depth; in others, playgrounds may need replacement or parking and pathway facilities may require adjustment. This plan takes a comprehensive look at ADA access guidelines; an inventory of the parks, included in the Appendix, provides suggestions for improvements at each park in the system where changes are desired. �1 �J VIasear Planning Maintenance The level of maintenance varies significantly based on the types of facilities and number of park users visiting the park. As Iowa City continues to grow, and the community demographics continue to diversify, parks will be required to be more things to more people. This will place a strain on Parks and Recreation staff for both programming and maintaining park facilities. At the same time, park maintenance is required to address upkeep of 200 acres of non -parklands. Based on a growing number of parks and park facilities and a limited number of professionally trained maintenance providers, the department will be required to be strategic in its maintenance practices. Equity Initiatives While addressed more specifically within the district -by -district analysis, with at least three segments of the park system in need of attention due to equity (and a fourth—the South district—would benefit from some additional neighborhood -style play), addressing equity issues has to surface as a system -wide priority as well. Ralston Creek The strategic direction initially called for a closer look at the potential of Ralston Creek, but both the upcoming natural areas inventory and the equity analysis conducted here really bring home the importance of converting the City's streams—particularly Ralston Creek—to accessible recreational features that accentuate learning, reflection and nature -play. Developing this greenway is likely one of the best opportunities for the Central District, arguably among the most economically challenged and underserved areas in the system, to approach equitable access to parks and recreation. Technology Iowa City's student population and the need to address future interests in technology speaks to the need to accommodate use of technology in parks. Charging stations and/or W-Fi services may prove an important way to provide user security and convenience. When constructing trail heads, welcome facilities or information kiosks, this plan recommends considering inclusion of a charging station—particularly in parks likely to be frequented by young adults. While programming is beyond the scope of this report, the future likely holds continued expansion of technology for recreation, interpretation and wayfinding in parks and along trails. Charging stations are an appropriate tool to address that trend. Introduction Park spaces have a direct impact on the users' experience. Whether it's a first impression ora lasting memory, it's not just the natural systems in parks that can spark delight—the built environment also influences the quality of that experience. Parks are backdrops for love, laughter, sorrow, joy—it's the nature of places where family and friends gather to evoke meaningful emotions and connections. The facilities in parks can enhance these interactions or serve as an obstacle. The hope is to set the stage for the emotions that connect people to each other and to place through appropriate use of color, light, texture, quality and beauty. Purpose The overall objective in establishing the Design Guide for park structures and signage is to ensure a sense of aesthetic value, environmental sensitivity and a visual cohesiveness within the park systems and the surrounding community. This will be a flexible, usable document for field/ office park staff, design professionals, park friends groups, potential donors and the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission. Key Considerations The following are three primary design considerations. Economic Realities Limited budgets, costs of improvements and ongoing maintenance and operational expenses are important considerations when developing a guide for future park facilities. Department values that are grounded in quality and durability will need to be balanced with affordability. The higher long-term costs vs. ® CH" lleslgn(imderines lower short-term costs of improvements need to be factored into the discussion, as does the economic benefit of quality facilities. The Design Guide can be helpful in informing the design process, without necessarily always increasing the cost of the improvement. In other cases, an improvement may need to be deferred until adequate resources are available to meet basic design needs. Community of Neighborhoods There are both unique and diverse neighborhoods in Iowa City. This is also true of the architectural aesthetic in many of the neighborhoods. Park structures are also as diverse and interesting as the communities in which they reside. A challenge for this document is to understand and articulate the unique character of the existing park architecture, while applying a twenty-first century sensibility Environmental Relationships Architectural development within the Iowa City parks needs to exist in harmony with the natural environment. This can be done by understanding and using the native geology. The Design Guide is based on a set of Goals and Objectives that were developed through the course of the project. The statements below reflect the results of those discussions. Goals Goals are typically defined as broad statements of what we hope to accomplish. The goals established for the Design Guide include the following: • A framework for future park infrastructure to enhance the Iowa City park user experience • Sustainability principles • Architectural identity with the surrounding community by utilizing the best of current sustainable design practices, materials and construction techniques to create an overall unified park experience and image that is built to last Objectives Objectives are measurable tasks we will undertake to achieve established goals. The objectives established for the Design Guide project include: • Identify design principles for elements common to all structures; to maintain flexibility, create a filtering system to guide the design of individual projects, allowing for variations between parks, within structure types and for varying site contexts • Create design templates for various park structures, defining design elements common to all: picnic shelters, restrooms and basic signage Design Guide— A process for implementation The Iowa City Parks Design Guide is a key component of a comprehensive planning, design, and implementation process administered by City staff. This Design Guide will be a general reference to overall Planning efforts and a much more specific, Practical document during final design and implementation efforts. Step 1: Project Request and Pre - Design Documentation As capital planning priorities advance, specific projects are identified for funding through the annual capital improvement budget. The Design Guide will be incorporated at the outset with the initial project request, with an accompanying design guide pre -documentation questionnaire to include the following information: • Type of facility (restroom type, shelter type, other), template option • Site analysis • Context of existing park and surrounding neighborhood architecture; level of influence—high, medium, low • Type of building materials used in existing park structures — Type of stone — Prevalent siding material, pattern and color — Prevalent shingle material and color • Appropriate base (stone—geological connection) The pre -design phase will culminate with an on-site meeting of all appropriate parties involved in the project to confirm critical elements identified in the project request which include the proposed scope, purpose and project program; site selection and conditions to be considered; applicable design guide template; and review of preliminary budget and schedule/timeline, Step 2: Project Design The project design phase will clearly identify key recommendations or concepts for use during design phase. The following key checklist items should be utilized during the design phase. • Review the history of the project's park development to understand the original design intent as it relates to existing facilities. • Confirm the appropriate template option. • Identify relevant sustainable criteria and methods for consideration in the template. • Determine the appropriate balance for each project that demonstrates a thoughtful design approach that is balanced within the following three domains of sustainability: — Economic (cost) — Environmental (natural patterns and flows) — Cultural (achieving equity, park category) • Design Templates—Each project must identify the specific design template most closely associated with the project and identify the design options and detailing being integrated. Justification should be presented to assure compliance or to identify the rationale for design alterations. • Architectural Elements—All ten statements will be supported within the design unless specific justification is Presented supporting conflicts. 1. Scale & Mass: Consider using contextual proportions emphasizing the visual weight of a structure. 2. Roof: Consider integrating a visually appropriate, pitched roof with large overhangs. 3. Base: Consider integrating relief in the base of a structure. 4. Form: Consider using rectilinear, horizontal forms. 5. Walls: Consider using walls that are visually consistent. 6. Details: Consider integrating details at connections and material transitions which are expressed. 7. Color: Consider using colors that blend into the surrounding environment. 8. Windows & Openings: Consider integrating transition spaces linking indoor spaces to the exterior environment. 9. Materials: Consider integrating the use of natural materials with textural depth and visual weight. 10. Universal Material/Color Choices: Each project must identify the specific design material types, patterns, applications, textures and color selections. CH" llesign(imdeliLn-s Design Guidelines The guidelines herein have been crafted to be prescriptive but fall just shy of defining all components of the finished product. All projects will require a site survey and detailed design and engineering. The design process cannot be side-stepped by using this document. It can, however, be streamlined, more efficient, and ultimately produce a more unified image for Iowa City's Parks and Recreation system. Design Template Facilities & Signage The design considerations for each of the following facility categories have been advanced as "templates" to provide practical, focused recommendations and requirements. For each template, a standard format has been established that contains overall imagery, specific architectural requirements, and design options for various situations. To the right is the format for each facility. These pages feature the following facility categories: • Restroom (single stall) • Restroom (double stall) • Shelter • Shelter with Restroom • Identification Park Sign • Marker Park Sign • Interpretive Kiosks ® '1 _aDesign Guidalmes Restroom (Single) Restrooms will range from a single -user facility with individual private bathrooms to multi-user restrooms with public access and interior stalls. These facilities also range from custom-built to pre-engineered, prefabricated concrete structures. The restroom structures use all architectural elements. Future development of restroom facilities will most likely rely on custom-built structural design with affordability as a major consideration. Mass & Scale - Use appropriate proportions and members, emphasizing the visual permanence of the structure. The roof, roof structure, columns and base help support this development. Form - Use rectilinear, horizontal forms. The length of the structure should be in proportion to the size and massing of the structure. Base - Integrate heavy relief in the base of the structure, giving visual weight to its foundation. Walls - Use materials that provide heavy texture and scale. Windows & Openings - Maximize the balance between walls and openings to provide this visual preference. The canopy over the entrance extends the structure into the landscape. Roof - Integrate a visually heavy, pitch roof with large overhangs Details - Integrate details at connections and material transitions. Physical Accessibility — Structure will meet all physical accessibility guidelines Plan View Metal Roof and Wood Facia Stone Base, Stone Cap and Wood Posts �.y 65 Restroom (Double) The multi-user restroom will provide two separate rooms. The rooms can range in program, including single -stall, multiple stalls to family rooms. The exterior will provide greater opportunity to incorporate drinking fountains, maps and other park amenities. Mass & Scale - Use appropriate proportions and members, emphasizing the visual permanence of the structure. The roof, roof structure, columns and base help support this development. Form - Use rectilinear, horizontal forms. The length of the structure should be in proportion to the size and massing of the structure. Base - Integrate heavy relief in the base of the structure, giving visual weight to its foundation. Walls - Use materials that provide heavy texture and scale. Windows & Openings - Maximize the balance between walls and openings to provide this visual preference. The canopy over the entrance extends the structure into the landscape. Roof - Integrate a visually heavy, pitch roof with large overhangs. Details - Integrate details at connections and material transitions. Physical Accessibility — Structure will meetall physical accessibility guidelines. Plan View Metal Roof and Wood Facia Stone Base, Stone Cap and Wood Posts sm —soy MR1 H° est- C o Rest- R° Ma roomStorage & J_r_oom"— Mechanical, x is Room IL F_0. „' 8._0. 67 Shelter Shelters are a flexible, open-air facilities ranging in size and use. They serve a variety of functions while providing park users protection from the elements. Shelters include the vertical structure and plaza space adjacent to the canopy. The architectural elements that are critical to the development of the shelter structures are mass and scale, form, base, roof and details. An Open, visually accessible experience is preferred with flexible plaza space extending beyond the canopy of the roof. Mass & Scale - Use appropriate proportions and members, emphasizing the visual permanence of the structure. The roof, roof structure, columns and base help provide this preferred visual preference. Form - Use rectilinear, horizontal forms. The length of the structure should be in proportion to the size and massing of the structure. The form should be supported by oversized structure for support. Base - Integrate significant relief in the base of the structure. The four corner columns extend this expression vertically. Walls - Use heavily textured pylons at the corners. Balance is found between the massing of comer supports and the visually open structure above. Openings - Maximize the balance between support structure and an open visual preference. Also, integrate plaza space beyond the canopy of the structure. This will increase the flexibility of the space and improve the open access of the shelter. Roof - Integrate a pitch roof with large overhangs. Physical Accessibility — Structure will meet all physical accessibility guidelines. Plan View -- -f _f Des1e„ C.deehnes Metal Roof and Wood Facia Stone Base, Stone Cap and Wood Posts �L�I� IIIII� °J �I'I�11111�-EE Shelter/Restroom Shelters are a flexible, open-air facility ranging in size and use. They serve a variety of functions while providing park users protection from the elements. Shelters include the vertical structure and plaza space adjacent to the canopy. The architectural elements that are critical to the development of the shelter structures are mass and scale, form, base, roof and details. An Open, visually accessible experience is preferred with flexible plaza space extending beyond the canopy of the roof. Mass & Scale - Use appropriate proportions and members, emphasizing the visual permanence of the structure. The roof, roof structure, columns and base help provide this preferred visual preference. Form - Use rectilinear, horizontal forms. The length of the structure should be in proportion to the size and massing of the structure. The form should be supported by oversized structure for support. Base - Integrate significant relief in the base of the structure. The four corner columns extend this expression vertically. Walls - Use heavily textured pylons at the corners. Balance is found between the massing of comer supports and the visually open structure above. Openings - Maximize the balance between support structure and an open visual preference. Also, integrate plaza space beyond the canopy of the structure. This will increase the flexibility of the space and improve the open access of the shelter. Roof - Integrate a pitch roof with large overhangs. Physical Accessibility —Structure will meet all physical accessibility guidelines. Plan View ® CH" llislon(imdeunes Metal Roof and Wood Facia Stone Base, Stone Cap and Wood Posts 71 Way -finding and Signage In 2008, the Parks And Recreation Department developed a park identification sign (see photo). This sign is made out of an aluminum metal, powder coated with white accent, placed on a stone base supported by a concrete footing. The new park identification sign will be of the same components. In addition, a park and trail marker sign will be included into the family of park signs. This sign will be constructed of the same materials at a height of four feet for the larger sign and three feet for the smaller marker. Details for these signs are included here. Other park signs to consider to include in the family of signs are as follows: • Information Center (Kiosk) • Information Panels • Destination • Way-finding/Directional Signage Concepts for these signs appear in the Appendix of this report and this plan recommends developing details for the complete family of signs. PP'.Li� n Current Parks & Recreation Logo Elevation ® CH05 Design Guidelines Existing Identification Sign Thornbeuri Dog Park _T HBMeu R,d Existing Identification Sign Proposed Proposed Identification Sign Trail Marker Decorative Powder Coated Logo Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Sign Panel Primary Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Park Name Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Park Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Graphic Primary Accent Color #2 Option A: Stone Base (Anamosa Limest( Option B: Concrete Base @ Grade Concrete Footing Reinforced Decorative Powder Coated Logo _ Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Trail Name Primary Accent Color #1 Map: By Other Decorative Powder Coated Donor Name Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Sign Panel Primary Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Graphic Primary Accent Color #2 Option A: Concrete Base @ Grade Option B: Stone Base (Anamosa Limestc Concrete Footing Reinforced Park Identification Sign Park or Trail Markers f B� 6 aw OWN _ _�` /r This table summarizes the actions recommended in this plan and provides a timeline for each, beginning in fiscal year 2019, as the CIP budget has been set for 2017. The table also identifies the highest -priority items. In terms of timeline, actions are categorized as 1-2 year, 3-5 year, or 5+ years from 2019. Actions with a * are considered to be the highest -priority items. Actions are also classified by type: Capital Project, Operations and Maintenance Need (0&M), Program, Policy or Organizational. Physical Accessibility: • Maintenance of fall -zone surfaces Immediate and ongoing Capital • Provision of accessible picnic tables 0&M • Provision of parking, truncated curb Organizational ramps and paths to pads amenities * Wayfinding and Signage Immediate and ongoing Capital * Maintenance Improvements Immediate and ongoing 0&M Organizational * Ralston Creek—Greenway/Access 3-5 years (see below and footnote) Capital *Addressing Equity Needs of Four Districts (See District Needs below) See below Primarily Capital District Needs South District Add 1 -acre pads on Sycamore Street 1-2 years (to secure opportunity); 3-5 years for build -out Capital *Add pads and trail connection to developing neighborhood around Alexander Elementary 1-2 years to secure parkland; 5+ years for build -out, depending on neighborhood development Capital Improve access to Sand Prairie from South District residential areas 3-5 years Capital *Add a pads on southeast edge of the South District and/or enhance Wetland Park 1-2 years to secure parkland; 5+ years for build -out; Wetland Park enhancements 3-5 years Capital Add more opportunities for traditional "play" 3-5 years (equity issue; look for early -win opportunities) Capital Southeast District Add a Park and Trail in East Side Growth Area along Snyder Creek 1-2 years to secure parkland; 5+ years for build -out, depending on neighborhood development Capital Link Future Sports Facility to East Side Growth Area 3-5 years Capital Add pedestrian connections to Mercer Park 3-5 years Capital Add more diversity in pads offerings 5+ years Capital West Central District Add park amenities near Sunset Street and Benton Street 3-5 years Capital Add mini -park in Manville Heights 1-2 years to secure opportunity; 5+ years for build -out Capital * Improve connections to Benton Hill Park 1-2 years, potential equity issue Capital Central District Watch for opportunities to add parkland in the Central District Ongoing—secure opportunity; 1-2 years post- opportunity for "play" option build -out Capital Improve Ralston Creek to fill Recreational Gap 3-5 years ** (equity issue; see footnote) Capital Identify opportunities for early win access points and associated amenities, while recognizing the thrust of the Ralston Creek Greenwayproject is likely medium to long term due to the stream's current conditions in both Lank stability and waterquality ® CH 06 Implementation and Planning West District $8-35K Information Panels' 'Add parkland and/or improve park connections for neighborhood west of Mormon Trek 1-2 years Capital Connect Hunters Run Park to Willow Creek Park 5+ years, coordinate with HWY 218 tunnel Capital Add parkland or improve park connections for neighborhood west of high school 3-5 years Capital Acquire land for trail west of Hunters Run Link to Johnson County Poor Farm Planning and upcoming connectivity study, likely 5+ years Capital North District Vehicular Range (size & message) Add neighborhood park to serve emerging residential area west of Dubuque Street and south of 1-80 Secure opportunity; 5+ years for build -out Capital Add park facilities near intersection of Scott Blvd & Rochester Ave 3-5 years Capital Add diversity in park offerings 5+ years Capital General Implementation Approach The Parks and Recreation Commission should work with parks and recreation staff members to create a yearly action plan based on the recommendations of this plan. This plan should be approved at the beginning of each year (or fiscal year) and a progress report should be created at the end of each year (or fiscal year). Wayfinding and Signage Implementation Near -and -in -park signage can be addressed on a project -by -project basis. This is proposed for the priority district projects identified in District -by -District Implementation. A broader Wayfinding study may be warranted. Associated costs of Wayfinding and signage depend on the park scale, i.e., community or regional parks typically require a larger network of Wayfinding and interior signage than neighborhood parks. Park ...-Package: Cost Estimates Item Cost Community/Regional Parks Park Identification Sign $2.51K Information Center (Kiosk) $8-35K Information Panels' $3-81K Destination' $400-21K Marker Large Marker $2K Small Marker $600 Wayfi n d i n g /D i re ct i o n a 1 Pedestrian Range (size & message) Vehicular Range (size & message) Neighborhood Parks Park Identification Sign $2.5K Information Panels' $3-8K Destination' $400-2K Pedestrian Range (size & message) Mini -Parks Park Identification Sign $2.5K Destination' $400-2K ' Type -dependent CH 06 Neighborhood Park Redevelopment Assumptions: Park and Program Considerations The following assumptions and cost estimates highlighted line items indicate the cost of are used to provide a general overview of "building new."A remodel/replacement is also Category. neighborhood park redevelopment. Note the included in several instances. Neighborhood Park Size: Program Cost 5 to 8 Acres Context. Lawn $8,651 2 Acres of Unobstructed Open -Space Seeding Surrounded by (86,512 SF @ $0.10/SF) Residential Neighborhood Connectivity. Landscape $40,000 5.5 Acres of Lawn and Landscaping • Direct Connection to Adjacent Sidewalks Parking New Parking: 15 Stalls x $2,500/Stall $37,500 . Requires Minimal Resurfacing and Striping Existing 15 Stalls $7,000 Parking • Not on Transit Line Pathways New Sidewalks: 6'W x 1,652 LF @ $5.50/SF $54,516 • Not Connected to the Shelter Trail System New Shelter: 30'x 30' $200,000 Remodel Existing Shelter: $38,800 • Re -Roofing Q $20/SF $18,000 • Staining $4,000 • Upgrade Electrical and Lighting $3,000 • New Concrete Slab (40'x 40'0 $5.50/SF) $8,800 • Replace 2 Grills $2,000 • Drinking Fountain (Wall -Mounted) $3,000 Park Identification Sign $5,000 Back Stop (Baseball/Softball) $12,000 Playground New Play Structure $200,000 Upgrade Existing Play Structure $50,000 New Play Surface (Rubber) $70,000 Replace Existing Play Surface (Mulch) $6,000 Concrete Edging $3,600 Site Furniture Package Benches (4 @ $1,400 each) $5,600 Picnic Tables (6 @ $1,500 each) $9,000 Drinking Fountain $3,500 ® _ Im.,Iemmm1 r :n.: ' "mint District -by -District Implementation The following summary begins to address anticipated capital costs associated with the higher -priority district -by -district improvements proposed here. These figures do not include engineering/design, permitting costs, etc. A multiplier of 1.3 would serve as a typical factor to reach a more complete project cost. These rough estimates are also based on 2017 costs. Again, typically, we would use 4% per year to grow these costs overtime. We do not project other project costs as, after 1-3 years, new base figures should likely be applied for projections. These figures should be considered appropriate as a "magnitude of cost' estimate only. No project can be truly budgeted without greater detail in its scope/design and location. Land Acquisition (5-10 Acres) $40K/Acre (required?) Shelter & Restroom $250K—$325K Playground $100K Play Resilient Surface $10K Pathways $8K Landscaping $10K Signage $2.5K Land Acquisition (5-10 Acres) $40K/Acre (required?) Shelter & Restroom $250K—$325K Playground $100K Play Resilient Surface $10K Pathways $8K Landscaping $10K Trail $650K—$850K per Mile $2.5K Sidewalk (1,024LF @ 5'M $25/LF = $25.6K Curb Cut @ Benton St. $3K Creek Restoration See "About Ralston Creek Restoration" later in this chapter Pathways $8K Landscaping $10K Signage $2.5K Add Parkland and/or Improve Park Connections for Neighborhood Item Option A—Add Parkland MMIFF Cost Land Acquisition $40K/Acre (required?) Shelter & Restroom $250K—$325K Playground $100K Play Resilient Surface $10K Pathways $8K Landscaping $10K Signage $2.5K Option B—Improve Park Connection Land Acquisition $40K/Acre (required?) Trail $650K—$850K per Mile See the funding opportunities matrix that appears later in this chapter for potential funding opportunities beyond Iowa City's Capital Improvements Program. H'6 Implementation and Planning ®' Physical Accessibility Improvements Accessibility Implementation accessibility in at least one park per district in 2019. This table highlights what is generally required to reach that goal for one park. Highlighted features look at the costs associated with building new. Program Assumptions: Lawn $O 2 Acres of Unobstructed Open -Space Seeding Park and Program Considerations Landscape $0 5.5 Acres of Lawn and Landscaping Category. Parking $2,500 Resurfacing and Striping Existing 2 Stalls Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Size: Pathways New Sidewalks: 6'W x 1,652 LF @ $5.50/SF $54,516 5 to BAcres Context: Shelter $8,800 Remodel Existing Shelter: Surrounded by • New Concrete Slab (40' x 40' @ $5.50/SF) Residential Neighborhood Connectivity: Drinking Fountain (Wall -Mounted) $3,000 Playground New Play Structure $0 • Direct Connection to Upgrade Existing Play Structure $50,000 Adjacent Sidewalks New Play Surface (Rubber) $70,000 • Requires Minimal Replace Existing Play Surface (Mulch) $6,000 Parking Concrete Edging $0 • Not on Transit Line Site Furniture Package Benches (1 @ $1,400 each) $1,400 • Not Connected to the Picnic Tables (1 @ $1,500 each) $1,500 Trail System Drinkina Fountain $3.500 An effective implementation strategy will be achieved through two efforts. Develop an Implementation Team City staff responsible for the implementation of accessibility improvements shall include: • Parks and Recreation Director • Superintendent of Park and Forestry • Facilities Manager • Superintendent of Facilities • City Engineering This team shall coordinate the implementation of the improvements as these measures are integral to park and facility maintenance, operations, capital planning and budgeting. Plan Review and Locating Candidates for Improvement All existing and future park improvements should strive to achieve accessibility throughout the design. To accomplish this, an integrated, physical evaluation of the site, including a site inspection, facility evaluation and program evaluation, will be conducted at the beginning of each project. To facilitate this assessment, one of several certified ADA coordinators could assist. The Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan recommends a focused approach for achieving accessibility throughout the Iowa City Park system. In each of the districts, a priority should be placed on the following: • A reasonable number of parks within a district • Park type and distribution within a district • Specific type of park facility This plan recommends a 1-2 park per planning district focus over the next 1-2 years, beginning with parks most readily able to improve physical accessibility. This might occur due to scheduled maintenance/remodel or new facilities going in at a particular park, or due to the park's current level of alignment (i.e., it's poised for a series of simple fixes to achieve alignment). Staff can consult a combination of the priorities for increasing accessibility database provided to staff through this planning process as well as maintenance and CIP schedules to determine the strongest candidates for parks that can achieve success. Upon success with the initial wave of physical - accessibility improvement efforts, the annual action plan can continue down a path of focusing on the next tier of park candidates for addressing improved physical accessibility. H'6 hnprementation and Pluming Maintenance Implementation The Iowa City Park system offers a wide range of gathering spaces—landscapes, facilities and user experiences. As its parks are diverse, so too are its people. As an ever-changing demographic of park users enjoy the continued renewals, revisions and additions of park facilities, one common theme connects all park advocates and their shared enthusiasm for the park system: safe and well-maintained facilities. Planning, designing, building and experiencing parks are always at the forefront of the communities and the boards and councils that govern them; it is the ongoing maintenance and long-term care that is often overlooked and inadequately budgeted for when focusing on the next big park project or the addition of a new park property. The condition of parks expresses the City's values and commitment to providing places and experiences that add to the quality of life of its residents. Successful park systems provide a sustainable, accessible and well-balanced approach to preserving, restoring, developing and maintaining park facilities. This in turn improves the quality of the built and natural environment and improves and enhances the quality of life for park users. Well-maintained parks balance the need to enhance or restore park amenities with the need to provide active and passive play opportunities. These types of parks are created through sustainable maintenance practices. The level of maintenance varies from park to park and among types of facilities. Based on this diversity of park assets, some parks or park types need greater attention or a specialized maintenance program. To sustain an over- growing park system with growing complexities in park operations and maintenance, a multi - prong approach will be required to meet existing and future maintenance needs: "We are in the business of creating memories. The commitment to maintain our parks is a direct reflection of our community values. " L ® CH 06 Implementation and Planning — Juli Seydell Johnson Iowa City Parks and Recreation Director • Invest Grow maintenance expertise through well-trained park personnel. As the park system grows and individual parks continue to evolve with more unique facilities, park staff resources will need to evolve to meet future needs and demands of an ever-changing park system. • Prioritize Make maintenance a priority. Identify, schedule and fund the required time, material and effort to properly maintain existing facilities, rather than deferring maintenance on park assets. • Engage Grow community engagement by reaching out to community volunteers and park advocates. Encourage neighborhoods to take an interest in maintaining the public spaces near them. • Create unique partnerships Identify and foster positive relationships with both corporate and community leaders. As the community diversifies, promote partnerships throughout the community. Maintenance Implementation painting, limited carpentry, landscape care gaps or shortages in capacity and aid in for the First Two Years (weeding, trimming, garbage collection) identifying future hiring needs. and other meaningful but low-risk duties. By Contracted Work In some communities, there has been a Work with contractors and the business This plan recommends a comprehensive call for carpenters, electricians, plumbers, community to determine the best and approach to maintenance: a Maintenance concrete experts and gardeners. In other most cost-effective method complete Manifesto. The foundation for this maintenance communities, the focus forvolunteers has work in this category. This work should approach is the Capital Improvements been around "their neighborhood park." be beyond the capacity for volunteers and Program (CIP) that appears elsewhere in What is importantfor the volunteers is that staff to accomplish. this Implementation Chapter and also in the work is meaningful and clearly defined. A Distrct-by-District Needs section of Chapter committed staff person that is organized 4. The CIP serves as a guide for implementing with good communication skills would be This effort will be a shared commitment park renovations throughout the entire system. an excellent lead. Other organizations find by community partners and city staff. This that the cost of volunteer coordinators "Maintenance Manifesto" would serve as a Upon adoption of this Comprehensive Parks is often more than offset by volunteer two-year commitment to upgrade all facilities and Recreation plan, and within the first six contrbutions they organize and lead. and structures that are in poor condition due months, this plan recommends staff use the By Staff to deferred maintenance. Once the tasks are park inventory and assessment to identify all This requires a realistic assessment of assigned on the basis of volunteer, staff or structures, pathways and plantings that are in current staff skills and capacity. This contractor responsibility, costs to address poor condition. Staff can then identify projects can also lead to a determination of deferred maintenance are more easily that can be led and completed in the following determined. categories: • By Volunteers "The general objectives of maintenance are to ensure the clean Identify projects that can be managed and orderly appearance of grounds, structures and facilities, and by staff but completed by volunteers to protect the health, safety and convenience of the park user. " from neighborhoods, businesses or organIzations. These projects are typically — Alexander Garvin the low -hanging fruit that require a bit of Public Parks: The Key to Livable Communities direction and support. They would include: sIA Capital Improvements Program The following Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the parks system is based on consideration given to the following five factors: 1. Accessibility Needs — does a given park in this district have relatively minor (primarily maintenance) or significant (largely design -oriented) needs to address physical accessibility of the park's features? 2. Maintenance—similar to accessibility, does this park require major renovation/ significant improvements to its features or are the maintenance needs more routine? 3. Age of Equipment/Features— play equipment, for example, typically has a shelf life in the range of 20 years. Where does this park's play equipment fall on a timeline for replacement? 4. Neighborhood Needs — how do changing needs of the area surrounding a given park have an impact on that park's needed features/improvements? 5. Future Trends — how do recreation and community trends influence this park's future facility, open -space and programming needs? After looking at these considerations, parks were prioritized and scheduled for inclusion accordingly. The CIP included here covers a ten-yearperod. 2018 Riverfront Crossings 2 C 2023 Happy Hollow Play N 2018 Creekside SE 2023 Hunter's Run W 2018 Cardigan SE 2024 Reno St C 2019 FairMeadows - Play S 2024 N. Market Square C 2019 Willow Creek WC 2024 Kickers Play 1 S 2019 City Park Adventure WC 2025 College Green C 2019 Villa Park WC 2025 Hickory Trail N 2020 Wetherby Shelter & Play S 2025 Benton Hill WC 2020 Scott Park SE 2026 Oak Grove C 2020 City Park Upper Shelters WC 2026 Kickers Play 2 S 2021 Chadek Green C 2026 Harlocke Hill WC 2021 Hickory Hill - Conklin C 2028 Emma Harvat N 2021 Glendale C 2028 Mercer Play SE 2021 Napoleon Play S 2028 Tower Court WC 2022 Whispering Meadows S 2029 Cardigan N 2022 Court Hill SE 2029 Pheasant Hill N 2022 City Park - Lower Shelters WC 2029 Creekside SE 2022 Kiwanis - Play & Shelter WC GIP only includes neighborhood parks. Athletic complexes, trails, special use and regional parks will be considered separately. r. ' ❑n.Plenera�ion and Planning Example of a park shelter that would benefit ' " • from improved accessibility. Year Park District 2018 Highland C 2018 Mercer Play SE 2018 Kiwanis WC 2018 Tower Ct WC 2019 College Green C 2019 Pheasant Hill N 2019 Happy Hollow N 2019 Hunter's Run W 2019 Brooklyn WC 2020 Oak Grove C 2020 Reno St C 2020 Black Spring WC 2020 Harlocke Hill WC 2020 Ryerson WC 2021 Thornberry N 2021 Crandic WC H'6 Implementation and Planning About Ralston Creek Greenway Implementation Concept Ralston Creek runs through the eastern part of Iowa City, winding between residential structures and commercial buildings along a narrow corridor. Grading and the addition of impervious surfaces have increased surface runoff volumes and flow rates over time. This has increased the potential for streambank erosion, debris and flooding. These changes have increased the risks of damage to private property and public infrastructure. There is also a need to increase public access to parks and greenspace in the areas surrounding this corridor. A restoration effort along Ralston Creek could increase access along a greenbelt corridor while also addressing stability issues along the creek. As most of the stream and its tributaries are located on private property, such an effort will require cooperation and easement (or property) acquisition from adjacent landowners for construction and continued public access. Restoration efforts should focus on the following: • Dense tree cover along the banks of the creek limits sunlight available at the surface, which is needed to sustain more erosion -resistant vegetation. Many trees have or will become undercut, potentially falling into the creekdeflecting flows toward banks or blocking flow along the stream or at bridge or culvert entrances. Clearing will be required in some areas to increase available sunlight and to accommodate required stabilization techniques. Clearing should be done only as needed to accomplish these goals, to maintain existing, healthy, mature trees as much as possible. • Grading activities should shape banks to more stable slopes. This increases Implementation and Planting the cross-sectional area of the stream, reducing flood potential. Lower flow velocities and approach angles can reduce shear forces along the streambanks, further reducing erosion potential. Any grading or shaping needs to be done in ways to continue to effectively transport sediment through the corridor. • Along longer reaches, rock riffle structures may be needed in areas with more slope along the stream length. In such areas, the stream may currently be lower than outlets of culverts or other crossings at the upper end of a reach. • The restored corridor would employ native wildflowers, grasses and forbs to resist erosion. These plants create roots that drive several feet into the ground. Along outer bends, stone materials can be boded into the lower sections of the bank and integrated with soil and compost materials to allow native vegetation to create an interlacing web of roots through the stone armor—providing the necessary stone protection while maintaining the aesthetics of the native prairie. • Trails can be placed parallel to the stream, providing public access to green spaces and allowing for required ongoing maintenance. • In some locations, retaining walls may be needed where space is most restricted. To minimize cost, walls should only be used where necessary to provide stable slopes and should be located as far upslope from the stream as possible. Photos show a creek restoration project of similar cross-section to Ralston Creek. �1 �E Locations While all segments of Ralston Creek within the developed part of the City show potential for restoration, certain areas seem best suited for early implementation. • Segments of Ralston Creek located downstream of North Dodge Street are generally commercial or higher -density residential properties. These areas include larger land parcels, requiring coordination with fewer property owners. — Some of these segments run parallel to public streets, such as along the west side of South Van Buren Street from East Washington to East Court Street. This location along parking lots and the adjacent street may allow for easier construction access and less direct impact to private property. — South of East Prentiss Street, the stream appears to fall within City - owned land. The cross-section of the stream is larger in this area, leading to additional restoration opportunities. • The stream segments downstream of Glendale Park, between East Jefferson and Evans Street has larger parcels and greater distances between the stream and surrounding structures. The confluence of Ralston Creek with its tributary South Ralston Creek is within this area. The stream runs adjacent to East Jefferson Street through a part of this area. The fewer parcels and additional space in this area could allow restoration and access to be provided, while still preserving the privacy of the adjacent residences. • South Ralston Creek between Longfellow Nature Trail and Muscatine Avenue primarily follows what appears to be a platted "alley" right-of-way, along the rear yards of single-family residential structures. Stream restoration in this area could be achieved through acquisition of temporary easements for construction, or permanent easements for access. Cost Restoration efforts of this type often cost between $300—$450 per foot of stream length improved, or about $400-600k per 1/4 stream mile of restoration. These costs do not include retaining walls or other steep slope protection, which would need to be evaluated on a site -by - site basis to determine the type of wall needed and its size. Next Steps To better define construction costs, a more detailed concept plan should be prepared for the early phases of implementation. This effort should review existing topography and infrastructure in greater detail to determine the need for retaining wall structures or other features that could exceed the costs listed above. Such a planning effort should include preliminary coordination with permitting agencies such as the Corps of Engineers and Iowa Department of Natural Resources, to address any concerns with the proposed concept and better define the level of effort required to obtain construction permits. It also makes sense to include stream evaluation, wetland delineation and endangered species surveys as a part of the planning effort, to identify any impacts and needs for mitigation. CH 06 Implementation and planning Potential Funding Matrix A plan of this caliber needs many partners and wide- ranging strategies for successful implementation. The funding strategies include: local and/or regional bond referendums and/or local option sales taxes; advocacy for effective state supports; partnering with other agencies; private fundraising; and public and private grants/toundational supports. Highlights of some of the most immediately available resources are included in the funding matrix on the next few pages of this report. Meanwhile, this plan recommends contacting those who have been successful with local bond referendums in the past. Johnson County succeeded in passing a $20 million bond referendum. The City of West Des Moines, Iowa, is currently considering a similar strategy. In 2016, ballot measures in support of conservation and/or recreation were on the ballot in 86 locations across the country. Sixty-eight passed (79%), achieving $6.9 billion in support, including a $40 million bond referendum in Linn County, Iowa, garnering 74% support. Funding for enhancement or preservation activities of T, L, 0, W transportation related projects. Funding for creation and maintenance of motorized and non -motorized recreational trails and trail related projects. Funding for public recreational trails. Funding for highway/street, transit, bicycle/pedestrian T, 0 or freight projects or programs which help maintain Iowa's clean air quality by reducing transportation related emissions. Federal funding for outdoor recreation area development and acquisition. Allows cities to secure funding by pledging future tax revenues to repay the bond. T, P The following projects are funded: facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists; safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; scenic or historic highway programs; acquisition of scenic or historic sites; landscaping and scenic beautification; historic preservation; rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation facilities; preservation of abandoned railway corridors; control and removal or outdoor advertising; archaeological planning and research; mitigation of water pollution due to highway runoff; or transportation museums. Recreational trail extension. Trail projects that are part of a local, area -wide, regional, or statewide trail plan. Projects which will reduce vehicle miles traveled or single -occupant vehicle trips; Transportation improvements to improve air quality. Improvements to existing recreation facilities and development of new facilities. W, T, P, L, 0 Capital improvements, such as street projects To assist projects that will provide recreational, T, P, A cultural, entertainment and educational attractions. �1 �E Implementation and Planting Packaged amenities and connections to existing tourist attractions H Health N Nature/Habitat W Water Resources/StreamhanWStormwater Management T Trail P Parks A Art L Land Acquisition Q Other Amenities Typically October 1 for statewide applications; Dependent on allocation as part of reauthorization Varies by region; Contact RPA. Check with RPA for deadlines. of MAP -21. Funding has historically been $4.5 million annually statewide. Funds available vary by region. Typically October 1 Typically July 1 Typically October 1 March 15, or closest working day NA Varies each year Varies each year Approximately $4 million annually Minimum $20,000 total project cost Varies annually Varies October 1; often times other deadlines In flux; contact Nicole Shala at throughout the year enhanceiowa@iowaeda.com 20% 25% 20% 50% NA 1:1 (typically) d -E lmptemantaiion and Planting Supports the development of new and existing T, P, A Streetscape, fa4ade repair, community spaces infrastructure intended to cultivate the unique qualities of neighborhoods, communities and regions in Iowa. To support the creation and presentation of new artwork, development of an arts experience or formation of an arts education program. Tax credit incentive for the rehabilitation of H, W, 0 dilapidated/underutilized commercial properties with environmental challenges. Cost reimbursement for Phase I, asbestos/lead H, W, 0 inspection; free Phase II services; 50% reimbursement for environmental cleanup. Several grant programs that foster art and culture — Challenge America, ArtWORKS, and OurTown Provides resources to meet construction and design of 0 infrastructure essential to economic development Functional art; event space art; other community art projects Dilapidated/hazardous buildings and other redevelopment sites Dilapidated/hazardous buildings and other redevelopment sites Creative placemaking, community art Workforce facilities; shipping/logistics; business incubators; telecommunications The foundation supports operational or capital H, P, TA, 0 Potential to apply to nearly any aspect of the master plan projects in five key areas: arts, culture & humanities; education; environment; health & human services; public & societal benefit. '1 GEImplementation and Planning H Health N Nature/Habitat W Water Resources/StreamhanWStormwater Management T Trail P Parks A Art L Land Acquisition Q Other Amenities Online application typically due May 1; June $1,000,000 annually, communities can apply for 1:1 site visits, August letter of intent for grant $15,000—$400,000, can only apply for three years of funding funding after designation, average award $185,000 Usually May and November rounds $1,000 to $10,000 grants At least 1:1 September 1 Up to 30%, up to $1,000,000 per project, up to None $10,000,000 each fiscal yeas Rolling Varies Varies (up to $25,000 each for investigation and 50% for cleanups cleanup) Varies Varies Rolling —Discuss with ECIA (project must meet $100,000—$3,000,000 CEDS goals) Grant application window: June 1—July 7, 2017 Unclear, available to non -profits (unclear) 9 Additional private foundations and corporate giving N, W, T, P, A, Varies programs are available for a variety of projects. L, 0 The goal of the Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant N, W Program is to accelerate protection and enhancement of healthy watersheds. Provides grants for varied projects demonstrating N, W, 0, comprehensive innovative approaches to support Varied community sustainability. Applications must meet at least one HUD national objective. IISC partners with communities through a formal request for proposals process. Typically, the RFP is released each Fall for the following academic year. Each partnership is one year long, with the opportunity to extend into two years. If all partners choose to extend their partnerships each year, the RFP may be released on an every other year basis. The Ralston Creek restoration need is notable Varied Many varied The Ralston Creek Greenway or the plan's other equity projects might be on interest REAP -CEP; roadside vegetation, historical resources, N, W, T, P, L Varied public land management, city parks and open space, soil and water enhancement; county conservation, state open space. Administered through four state agencies: DNR, IDALS, DCA and DOT. �1 �E Implementation and Planting H Health N Nature/Habitat W Water Resources/StreambanWStormwater Management T Trail P Parks A Art L Land Acquisition Q Other Amenities Varies Varies Varies Typically March Contact in flux Typically January County Conservation —Aug City Parks —Aug Cost Share —Aug REAP — CEP: May and Nov Grant range $50,000—$200,000 Max award: $500,000 Appears focused on technical assistance 25% minimum match required Unclear Unclear Depends on annual allocation, REAP -CEP consistently Cost Share requires 25% $350,000, however, $12,000,000 allocation for upcoming fiscal year H'6 Implementation and Planning NFWF provides funding to projects that sustain, N, W, Habitat, possibly water quality restore and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, habitats. Possibly L Initiatives have science -directed business plans approved by the board. Grant available to support actions in the plan. Focus on active living and healthy nutrition H, T Works to reduce health disparities among children and adults by addressing conditions that lead to poor health outcomes. Many programs. www.Kresge.org/ opportunities, receive updates on Twitter for current opportunities Qkresgefdn Culture of Health Prize places priority on communities H emphasizing health and partnerships to meet the needs of all, especially those with health challenges. Other funding sources through RobertWood Johnson also available. Health related— many programs, not typically H, Varied awarded to communities, but this appears possible Community gardens and/or ped/trail links Highly varied. Many potential fits. Equity initiatives could be of interest Varied. Varied Grants largely for youth agencies, higher education, N, W, T, P, 0 Conservation, youth programming, capital campaigns, varied cultural programs, and historic preservation areas, some support for hospitals and health agencies, as well as for conservation, sustainability CH 06 hnplenentation and Plzmiing H Health N Nature/Habitat W Water Resources/StreamhanWStormwater Management T Trail P Parks A Art L Land Acquisition Q Other Amenities Various Grants, www.ntwtorg Various Cost Share requires 25% May $75,000 max Varied — some rolling, some with deadlines Varied 1:1 ■ Varied November 3, 2016 and annually $25,000 "Prize" N/A Varied Varied Varied Appears rolling EdwinT. Meredith $500K in giving annually, Meredith Preferred, requirements unclear $1,500,000 d -l: implementation and Plzmiing Municipalities that borrow funds to complete sanitary N, W collection or treatment projects can potentially support a stormwater project through the Sponsored Projects Program. The state adjusts the interest rate on the project loan, allowing an extra 10% to be borrowed, but the repayment amount remains the same. Essentially, for every $1 million spent on a sanitary project, $100,000 can be borrowed toward construction of a stormwater quality project, at no additional cost to the municipality receiving the loan. Stormwater management projects, streambank stabilization, might apply to some aspects of habitat restoration, Ralston Creek Greenway Interest in scientific research and the educational and H, 0 Parks development and programming focused on youth/education recreational needs of youth. and recreation Interests unclear, but they have participated in the N, possibly Would consider researching potential interest in habitat/stream past in restoration/habitat projects others restoration or acquisition, possibly park development, other projects may be of interest ® CH 06 Implementation and Plzmiing H Health IN Nature/Habitat W Water Resources/StreamhanWStormwater Management T Trail P Parks A Art L Land Acquisition Q Other Amenities 2016 deadline was September 1 Depends on status of Wastewater Reclamation Authority "Match" provided through sewer loans, statewide total was $35,000,000 for 2016 projects, technically this is not a grant but it functions similarly Contact Trust staff 501(c)(3) institutions eligible, awards to Iowa projects, Unclear awarded $15,000,000+ in 2016 Unknown, personal contact likely required Unknown but believed to have awarded $7,000,000+ Unclear in years past H'6 Implementation and Planning® Policy and this Plan Policy, guidance and/or high-level strategic direction resulting from this plan includes: Addressing parkland acquisition Currently, relatively fine-grained park districts are used to assign parkland set -asides provided by developers per existing policy. The consulting team conducted an analysis of the park system based on six districts. While slightly broader districts could help with overall parkland distribution in the system, the team suggests a review of this policy in light of the community's commitment to achieving equity through municipal services. In some instances, areas with the greatest need have limited access to new lands—perhaps more flexibility can be developed in the policy to assist in achieving equity. Focusing on equity The parkland acquisition piece identified above is really a subset of a greater policy piece— how can the Iowa City Parks system routinely guide its work toward achieving community equity? Setting in place guidance for assessing a project, program or initiative's ability to help reach equity goals might be worthy of a task force assignment. Implementation and Planting Preserving/protecting quality natural spaces The team anticipates the upcoming natural areas study will address this in greater detail, but sees value in identifying segments of parks and trails where habitat could be restored and enhanced through appropriate protections. Providing a policy to protect some subsections of public spaces for the benefit of the overall natural environment might be warranted. Measuring success The strategic framework included in Chapter 4 highlights a series of potential measures for the Iowa City Parks system. Developing some of these benchmarks and measures into a dashboard applicable to the system over time provides Iowa City Parks with tangible goals. Communicating benefits Park systems throughout the Midwest are continually financially strapped. Iowa City's commitment to its parks is refreshing, but ongoing support of park systems at the local, state, regional and national levels is likely required to make sure public-private partnerships remain balanced. The public sector needs to provide sufficient park system support to ensure the public maintains its voice in park systems of the future. Ongoing parks/ trail funding sources in Iowa (e.g., Enhance IowaNision Iowa, Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) and initiatives such as water trails (defunded in 2016)) are always at risk, and the state has yet to fund the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund approved by voters in 2010. Ongoing communication of the park system's benefits is a critical piece of success for this or any park plan. PARKITECTURE EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES: HISTORIC, GO WILD & CONTEMPORARY CHARACTER QUESTIONS TO ASKI 1. When would you use this Architectural Character? 2. What other City resources would influence this guideline? 3. Other Considerations. P", 0 a 0 co 0 `v ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES HISTORIC CHARACTER When would you use this Architectural Character? If the park structure is located in a park within a designated historic district or neighborhood character similar to the photo at right. What other City resources would influence this guideline? • Iowa City Historic Guidelines Other Considerations. • Maintenance • Cost • Environmental and Flood Plain Man View Porch / Vestibule Iowa City Guideline Historic Community Context t It Storage it / Mechanical I I Restroom Roam A Fond du Lac Country Squire ROOF Metal Roof: Berridge Manufacturing Co. www.berridge.com EAVES Facia/Rake: Hardie Trim SOFFIT Under -Decking Tongue and Groove Option: Hardie Soffit STRUCTURE Post Heavy Timber Truss Members Corner Board & Trim: Hardie Plank SIDING Lap Siding: Hardie Plank BASE Cap Stone: Cast Stone or Dressed Stone Coping Stone Veneer Stone Option: Mill Creek Tailored Blend, Buechel Stone Corp ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES: GO WILD (NATURE) CHARACTER When would you use this Architectural Character? If the park structure is located in a park within a designated wild park or neighborhood character similar to the photo at right What other City resources would influence this guideline • Designated natural area Other Considerations. • Maintenance • Cost • Environmental and Flood Plain o of -r Historic Context — Iowa DNR Guideline -,'^ °•+&+ •sv Iowa City Guideline Historic Context— US Forest Service _ �.f.. 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The Marker will display the trail system logo. The post can support reference or distance indicators, as well as names of rivers, watersheds, jurisdictional boundaries, and/or major streets by adding a small message blade where needed. Information Centers (Kiosks) Center/ Hub/ Kiosk • Information • Location Destination Signs Surface and Ground Mounted • Information Information Centers/ Panel are vertical structures, often double sided, intended to inform though the use of displays that include maps, information panels and in some cases technology. These Kiosks are to be located at strategic locations including trailheads and major trail crossroads. Destination Signs will r< „e in size and proportion. The signs can be mounted on a pole, building or other structure. The purpose of the Destination Sign will be to clearly identify public facilities. WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE In 2008, the Parks Department developed a park identification sign (below left). This sign is made out of an aluminum metal, powder coated with white accent, placed on a stone base supported by a concrete footing. The new park identification sign will be of the same components. In addition, a park and trail marker sign will be included into the family of park signs. This sign will be constructed of the same materials at a high of 4 feet for the larger sign and 3 feet for the smaller marker. Other park sign to consider are as follows. The sign included in these guidelines are: • Park Identification Sign - Below • Information Center (Kiosk) • Information Panels • Destination • Marker • Large Marker - Below • Small Marker -Below • Wayfinding/Directional * CITY O1 1�1AA'.A SIIA' Current Parks & Recreation Logo Elevation Existing Identification Sign Existing Identification Sign 17171 ... Thornberry -1 Dog Park Proposed Proposed Identification Sign Trail Marker Decorative Powder Coated Logo Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Sign Panel Primary Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Park Name Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Park Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Graphic Primary Accent Color #2 Option A: Stone Base (Anamosa Limestc Option B: Concrete Base @ Grade Concrete Footing Reinforced Decorative Powder Coated Logo _ Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Trail Name Primary Accent Color #1 Map: By Other Decorative Powder Coated Donor Name Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Sign Panel Primary Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Graphic Primary Accent Color #2 Option A: Concrete Base @ Grade Option B: Stone Base (Anamosa Limesto Concrete con fjd Footing Reinforced Park Identification Sign =^I 11 E R I N G Park or Trail Markers WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE Decorative Powder Coated Logo Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Sign Panel Primary Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Park Name 0 Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Park Primary Accent Color #1 Decorative Powder Coated Graphic Primary Accent Color #2 Option A: Stone Base (Anamosa Limestone) Option B: Concrete Base @ Grade Concrete Footing Reinforced Base: 72" x 60" Park Identification Sign • 1/2" Thick Aluminum: • Standard Painted Finish: • Graphic Text: • Graphic Grass: • Concrete Footing Options • Stone Base: • Rusted Aluminum Painted Finish: Park Identification Sign Base: 60" x 48" Park Identification Sign • 1/2" Thick Aluminum: • Standard Painted Finish: • Graphic Text: • Graphic Grass: • Concrete Footing • Installation: Options • Stone Base: • Rusted Aluminum Painted Finish: • 3" deep and fabricate them: • Standard Painted Finish: • Rusted Aluminum Painted Finish: Color Options Aluminum Aluminum Decorative Powder Coated Logo 10 Primary Accent Color#1 Decorative Powder Coated Trail Name Primary Accent Color #1 10 Map: By Other 10 Decorative Powder Coated Donor Name Primary Accent Color #1 0 Decorative Powder Coated Sign Panel Primary Color #1 10 Decorative Powder Coated Graphic 10 Primary Accent Color #2 Option A: Concrete Base @ Grade Option B: Stone Base (Anamosa Limestone) Concrete Footing Reinforced Trail Markers Concrete Base: 48" x 12" Trail Sign • 1/2" Thick Aluminum: • Standard Painted Finish: • Graphic Text: • Graphic Grass: • Graphic Map: • Concrete Footing: • Installation: Options • Stone Base: Stone Restroom Sign Base: 30" x 4" Trail Sign • 1/2" Thick Aluminum: • Standard Painted Finish: • Graphic Text: • Graphic Grass: • Concrete Footing • Installation Options • Rusted Aluminum Finish: Benton Hill Park Acquired 1977-1999; 3,5 acres 615 W. Benton St. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2005 NA no accessible route Nature Trail Recreation 1 2005 OG�R Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment PW Pathway nOS Open Shelter NT Nature Trail SG Signage Pathway Destination 1 Good 2005 NA slope varies 12% to 19% without handrails Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 2005, 18'x18'; needs new stain coat Open Shelter Destination 1 Good 2005 overlooks barn foundations Sign 1 2005, installed by Iowa Citv Public Art ($31k) Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. x t .fi'rr^..,`_ `=* �• i M..� ry� � w� _._ ... 4 ' � i .., .. Black Springs Circle Park Acquired 1909; 0.9 acres 1100 Dill St. Notes: Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) Legend t t J s•Y ,�a'vFP. , v 'fib. � r w'. � � _ � � � \ � i V � �� 'a► }'�;t ± � +'6 1. - �J r! . p.�.n A� � .�'�, fi� syF �•, j� _- <• h•� M xt1 �. fi - r. d �'tfi. ;, •�. a � �. i . �r t� - a t r Brookland Park Acquired 1924; 3,8 acres 550 Greenwood Dr. GATHER H F R F "^�ei� ry Pte. Legend PS Picnic Shelter Item Play PE Equipment PW Pathway O Grill Item Type Qty Note ADA? ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2006 NA no accessible route & condition of resilient surfacing Pathway Recreation 3 Good 2006 NA slope varies 14% to 19% without handrails Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2006, 20'x24' NA no accessible route Grill Destination 1 Fair NA no accessible route Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. sd fir.'. a y :.Y Cardigan Park Acquired 2015; -3.0 acres 500 Huntington Drive Additional Facilities History. 2017 Playground developed 2018 Trails and shelter anticipated P Parking Lot PW Pathway PARK INVENTORY: CARDIGAN PARK Chadek Green Park Acquired 2014 1920 Friendship St. Item Tvoe Dtv Cond. Note ADA? Community 1 Cond. NA no accessible route Garden Plots Modern Sianaae 1 Good Notes: Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) GATHER HERE. SG Signage CG Community Garden PARK INVENTORY: CHADEK GREEN PARK No accessible routes to open lawn No accessible routes from street No accessible routes to open lawn No accessible routes to open lawn r eT µ �s �` i PW .jFA F Chauncey Swan Park* 405 E. Washington St. Acquired 1994; 0.4 acres Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Pathway Recreation 1 Good YES Accessible Route to Benches Additional Facilities History: 2017-2018 Park redeveloped Legend PW Pathway Legend rt PS Picnic O Shelter PW Pathway RR Restroom RS Reserved Shelter Outdoor s OP Pool Learning LC Center OPavill pa PV (1061 capacity) L; City Park* Acquired 1906, 1942, 1959; 107.3, acres 200 E. Park Rd. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Outdoor Pool Recreation 1 Good 1930s pool + 1948 bath NA Not reviewed (covered in a separate ADA assessment) house+ 1990s remodel Pathway Recreation 1 Poor stairs from upper to lower NA too steep, lacks 2nd handrail park Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #1 NA lacks handicapped picnic tables Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #2 NA lacks handicapped picnic tables, concrete pad in poor shape, asphalt ramp too steep Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #3 NA lacks handicapped picnic tables, uneven surface adjacent to concrete pad Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #4 NA no accessible route, steps in concrete, drinking fountain is not accessible Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #5 NA lacks accessible picnic tables Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good Shelter #6 built 2013 Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #7 NA lacks accessible picnic tables Reserved Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #8 built 2010 Pavilion Destination 1 Fair Shakespeare performance NA lacks accessible restrooms inside, lacks compliant grab bars theater Restroom Destination 1 Fair #1 1985; needs painting Restroom Destination 1 Good #2, 1992 Learning Center Destination 2 Poor 1913-1918 replica log Note: repairs and restorations scheduled for 2017-2018 cabins Additional Facilities History: 1998 Lower City Park playground 1999 Carousel, airplane, train 2002 Riverside theater seating 1993, 2004 Baseball fields rebuilt 2002 Ferris wheel and whale ride 2001 Gazebo 1995 Basketball court 2000 Field 2 fence 1967 Maintenance building built 2005 Lower City Park paving 2007 Shakespeare pavilion 2011 Maintenance building renovated 2000 Riverside theater 2003, 2013 Shelter ri u" ✓ w rTr.:3a.�aba _ yE Zof I m YMi ai Kw� V M !Y College Green Park Acquired 1839; 2.4 acres 600 College St. Legend PW Pathway PS Picnic Shelter nPE Play Equipment Item Basketball BB Court SG Signage Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 1993, Edging and NA access route impacted by wooden edge and condition of resilient Surface Require Upgrade surfacing Stairs Recreation Fair Rails need painting Pathway Recreation Good Fair to mostly Good YES grass growing in joints Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #1 YES lacks handicapped picnic tables Basketball Court Sports 1 Good Fair to mostly Good NA no accessible route to it Facilities conditions Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Fair Wood Structure Park — Undeveloped Notes: Playground Development: Correct height differential with wooden curb barrier by removing and replacing or shaving flush. Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. At points of structure access, place rubberized surface Basketball Court Development: Provide paved pathway to basketball court Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) 2012 Lights installed _ .. • �3"¢I h,-= Yep, a i r AT 2 6 Fr •.. € d� 1' ai e 1 p JK , _ x a ...-:++�' ® �Wa. .. az: ', ��i . 1� R!�m rns - F 1 g _.. _.. PS � r 1 1 BB! `1" 3 - x w N 1 �E~ PS RR 1 A Court Hill Park Acquired 1959, 1971; 8.6 acres 2825 Friendship St. GATHER HERE. Legend PS Picnic Item Shelter Qty Play PE Equipment RR Restroom 1 Basketball BB Court Picnic Shelter Softball SF Field Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 1994 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Poor NA lacks handicapped -accessible tables Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Poor NA lacks handicapped -accessible tables Restroom Destination 1 Good 2012 Basketball Court Sports Facilities 1 Poor NA no accessible route to it Softball Field Sports 1 Fair Facilities Notes: Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. 1993 Pedestrian bridge 2003, 2010 Trail t� � f �j s ems^ S vsq�-''��4r�,'Y`L'.. �$✓ ti`i R � �i 4>3 d44D. a 'y r iiy +'hma"-1 N r /�/ PARK INVENTORY: COURT HILL PARK Softball field s� •'. a �_�, Crandic Park Acquired 1967,2015; 5.2 acres 51 Rocky Shore Dr. OG�R Legend PS Picnic Shelter OParking O Grill Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 12'x14' NA no accessible route, lacks accessible tables Parking Utility 1 Fair NA lacks van size passenger loading zone Grill Destination 1 Fair NA accessible from shelter: not from oarkinr PARK INVENTORY: CRANDIC PARK Picnic shelter— lacks accessible route Parking — lacks van size accessible loading zone Picnic shelter — lacks accessible tables i' ♦ i� ♦: PW � ♦: BF ♦' PE ♦.♦: Park Expansion Creekside Park 1858 7th Avenue Court Item Type Qty Cond. Note Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Poor 20'x45' Scheduled W Acquired 1951, 2015; 2.3 acres ADA? NA Scheduled to be removed OG�R Legend PW Pathway PS Picnic Play Equipment Recreation 1 Pm Need for replacement NA no hard surface accessible route, edge treatment impacted by wooden edge and condition of resilient surfacing Basketball Court Sports 1 Poor Scheduled to be NA Scheduled to be removed Facilities removed Baseball Field Sports 1 Fair Backstop with no There is an adjacent trail Trail Bridge Recreation 1 Fair 1996 Scheduled Scheduled to be removed (to be confirmed) to be removed Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Good Modern Style Grills Destination 2 Fair NA Replace with redevelopment Notes: Playground Development: Park planned to be redeveloped in 2018 (see next page). Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program Shelter Play PE Equipment Basketball BB Court Baseball BF Field SG Signage Play Equipment Recreation 1 Pm Need for replacement NA no hard surface accessible route, edge treatment impacted by wooden edge and condition of resilient surfacing Basketball Court Sports 1 Poor Scheduled to be NA Scheduled to be removed Facilities removed Baseball Field Sports 1 Fair Backstop with no There is an adjacent trail Trail Bridge Recreation 1 Fair 1996 Scheduled Scheduled to be removed (to be confirmed) to be removed Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Good Modern Style Grills Destination 2 Fair NA Replace with redevelopment Notes: Playground Development: Park planned to be redeveloped in 2018 (see next page). Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program PARK INVENTORY: MASTER PLAN - CREEKSIDE PARK PARK INVENTORY: 'EMMA HARVAT SQUARE . �rrtl YlQ«' f 40 a Emma Harvat Square Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good stain YES P4f m Developed 2015 Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good New NA Provide access route Signage Recreation 1 Good about 1 year old YES Parking utility 1 Good Yes Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Fair Wood structure with engraved text Notes: Playground Development: Provide hard surface access, to playground, Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) Picnic PS Shelter Play PE Equipment OParking SG Signage r � Developed 2015 Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good New NA Provide access route Signage Recreation 1 Good about 1 year old YES Parking utility 1 Good Yes Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Fair Wood structure with engraved text Notes: Playground Development: Provide hard surface access, to playground, Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) PARK INVENTORY- EMMA HARVAT SQUARE Curb Access — accessible to surrounding neighborhood Pathways — sidewalks provide good perimeter access Parking — not accessible 'va � i 3�< :� M•�::i of din s �► )�' � � :e Signage — connection to trail system Shelter— good access to adjacent areas Playground — no pathways to playground Fairmeadows Park 2500 Miami Dr. Acquired 1966, 1977; 4.9 acres Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2005, 20'x28' stain YES Play Equipment Recreation 1 Fair/ 2005 Needs NA should schedule for new playground Poor enhancement Wor Splash Pad Recreation 1 Good 2014 about 1 year old YES Mechanical utility 1 Good about 1 year old YES Restroom Recreation 1 Good 2014 about 1 year old YES Soccer Field w/ Sports 1 Fair YES adjacent trail provides accessible route Goals Facilities Drinking Fountain Recreation 1 Fair To Be Replaces Walking Trail Recreation 1 Good YES Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Fair Wood structure with Grill Destination 1 YES Notes: Playground Development: Provide hard surface access, and replace playground, resilient surface and edging Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) GATHER HERE. Picnic PS Shelter Play PE Equipment RR Restroom OParking Walking WT Trail Splash SP Pad Soccer SC Field _ ""�$„a��,��� � a .. Ky, tl.`�� � �� 4.,ka _ 3r j -� t .: � �, _ ,. �.. _, - Frauenholtz-Miller Park* 4329 St. Patrick Dr. Notes Development: Park under construction 2017. 0 Iqp+r � GATHER HERE. 5 -egend PARK INVENTORY: FRAUENHOLTZ-MILLER PARK NO IMAGES - TO BE REDEVELOPED Glendale Park Acquired 1966; 0,8 acres 1250 E. Jefferson St. GATHER HERE. Legend PE Play Equipment SG Signage Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 3 Fair 2008 Needs painting NA no accessible route & upgrade safety surface Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Poor Wood structure with engraved text Notes: Playground Development: Provide hard surface access, and replace playground, resilient surface and edging Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) aI ry Y ow Z i. V -.,.. v... -_ 1 .1' 11• .x \ 1 1 1• .. 3! AIIIEF+j `M - � � -- 1 •�K LR k el \IITITRITM..111M CwWg@TffTt i �pYY Happy Hollow Park 800 Brown St. v n Acquired 1945; 3,3 acres UG6�RHIRF.. Legend I Picnic PS Shelter V PE Equipment BF � Restroom Happy Hollow Park 800 Brown St. v n Acquired 1945; 3,3 acres UG6�RHIRF.. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2005 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Poor 1992, 20'x45' NA lacks handicapped—accessible tables Restroom Destination 1 Poor 1992 NA lacks handicapped—accessible fixtures Sports Basketball Court Facilities 1 Poor 1994drain is plugged up NA no accessible route to it Sports Baseball Field Facilities 1 Fair NA no accessible route to it Grill Destination 1 NA Grill pad connected to shelter but inadequate width/alignment Note: Picnic Shelter and Restrooms are scheduled to be renovated in 2017. Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. t Legend Picnic PS Shelter Play PE Equipment r * R R Restroom Basketball BB Court Baseball BF Field I x� ,q. O Parking Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2005 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Poor 1992, 20'x45' NA lacks handicapped—accessible tables Restroom Destination 1 Poor 1992 NA lacks handicapped—accessible fixtures Sports Basketball Court Facilities 1 Poor 1994drain is plugged up NA no accessible route to it Sports Baseball Field Facilities 1 Fair NA no accessible route to it Grill Destination 1 NA Grill pad connected to shelter but inadequate width/alignment Note: Picnic Shelter and Restrooms are scheduled to be renovated in 2017. Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. t T r { '� ry tl lit 7. .5"_ +` �,�1. '�� an Y•��.d I! X11"� Lj ! I jY l a+ yy0y wy'y5y n *� •. <:. 06 "g ,� a ,.., ami, .�� x x° f.0 p 1-5 i Harlocke Hill Park 940 Harlocke St. Acquired 2004; 0.9 acres GATHER HERE. Legend PE Play Equipment Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2005, not a lot of kids in NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface neighborhood? Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. F ,F f.0 p 1-5 i Harlocke Hill Park 940 Harlocke St. Acquired 2004; 0.9 acres GATHER HERE. Legend PE Play Equipment Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2005, not a lot of kids in NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface neighborhood? Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. PARK INVENTORY: HARLOCKE PARK Play equipment — lacks accessible route and safety surface Hickory Hill Park* Acquired 1951, 1966, 1992; 185 acres East: 1st Ave. -Stuart Ct.; South: 1439 E. Bloomington St.; North: 800 Conklin St. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? North Walking Trail Recreation 1 e' NA no accessible route to park benches Picnic Shelter Legend 1 Picnic PS Shelter Destination Play PE Equipment RR Restroom 1 Walking WT Trail Utility Learning LC Center OParking Walking Trail Recreation 1 Good NA no accessible route to park benches Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair NA lacks handicapped—accessible tables, 40' Octagon Restroom Destination 1 Poor at Picnic Shelter NA lacks handicapped—accessible fixtures Bench Destination 1 Good installed 2009 Good South Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 22'x-24', Shelter 1982, $22K in—house Restroom Destination 1 Good 2013, also is Tornado Safe Room Learning Center Destination 1 Good installed 2009 Parkinr Utility Good Note: North Hickory Paving 2005. Accessibility in this park focuses on amenities near the North End (Conklin Lane) entrance and South End (East Bloomington / East Davenport / Cedar Streets) entrance. Nature trails throughout the park are left as primitive trails (non ADA accessible). k ME J66 Legend PS Picnic Shelter Fi Play � sio PE Equipment PS ti Hickory Trail Park 2831 Hickory Trail Acquired -2012 Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2014 NA lacks handicapped—accessible tables Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2014, New NA no accessible route Shade Structure Destination 1 Good 2016 NA Notes: Playground Development: Hillside makes the addition of an ADA accessible trail difficult. PARK INVENTORY: HICKORY TRAIL Pathway — No interior pathways to creek Pathway — No interior pathways to play structures Pathway — No interior pathways Shelter — No interior pathways to shelter Pathway — Good perimeter access on north side of park Pathway — Good access to benches on north side of park Highland Park 750 Highland Ave. Acquired 1972; 0.4 acres GATHER HERE. Legend PE Play Equipment PS Picnic Shelter SG Signage Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment iy PE 2015, New NA no accessible route ! PE Good OI Park Sian Wavfindinr 1 Good 2016: Modern Stvle PS • • � SG r � •. � •� ' •r � Acquired 1972; 0.4 acres GATHER HERE. Legend PE Play Equipment PS Picnic Shelter SG Signage Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment iy Good 2015, New NA no accessible route Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2016, New NA no accessible route Park Sian Wavfindinr 1 Good 2016: Modern Stvle Acquired 1972; 0.4 acres GATHER HERE. Legend PE Play Equipment PS Picnic Shelter SG Signage Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2015, New NA no accessible route Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2016, New NA no accessible route Park Sian Wavfindinr 1 Good 2016: Modern Stvle Notes: Playground Development: Provide hard surface access Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) Cy . -y Now G ' W 1 lei1. Al v- p , I PS mti OPW , r , W'm', Hunters Run Park Acquired 1985; 26.6 acres 1050 Duck Creek Dr. OG�R Legend PS Picnic Shelter Item Play PE Equipment PW Pathway PD Pond Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2002 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Pathway Recreation 1 Fair 2002 NA slope exceeds 5% Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 2001, 20'x28' NA no accessible route to it Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 2002, 20'x20' NA no accessible route to it Pond Environment 1 Good Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. Bridge Constructed 2002 Trail 2002 PARK INVENTORY: HUNTERS RUN PARK Play equipment — lacks accessible route Play equipment — lacks safety surface Pathway — slope exceeds 5% Pathway — slope exceeds 5% Picnic shelter — lacks accessible route Picnic shelter — lacks accessible route I r SC PE Sc xs TH OPS Sc SF SC Sc � SC r SF SC O PE SC OP PS CS SG SC Sc Sc Sc r� Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park 4400 Soccer Park Rd. Acquired 1985; 108 acres OG�R Legend PS Picnic Item Shelter Qty Play PE Equipment RR Restroom OParking Good 2000 Soccer SC Field 694 Softball SF Field TH Trailhead CS Concession 2000 Stand Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 2 Good 2000 YES Parking Utility 694 Good 2000 YES Restroom Destination 2 Good 2000 YES Open Play Field Recreation Good 2000 Soccer Fields Recreation 17 Good 2000 Soccer Fields Recreation 4 Good 2006 Softball Fields Recreation 2 Good 2000 Concession Stands Destination 2 Good 2000 Play Equipment Recreation 2 Good 2000, 2013 NA no accessible route Trailhead Destination 1 Good 2000 Signage (Kiosk) Utility Good 2000 YES Notes: Playground Development: Provide hard surface access Curb Access at Street Development: Coordinate with Iowa City Curb Access Program (no truncated domes) Additional Facilities History. 2000 Maintenance building 19981-5 drainage 2002 Maintenance building 19991-5 irrigation 2009 Pedestrian bridge 2000, 2001 Parking lot 1997 Exterior fence PARK INVENTORY: IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK Parking — Update %46iiii6i Access — Good interior access to main structures Access — limited interior access to shade structures Signage — Unique park signage to specific facility Access — limited interior access to play structures Kiwanis Park 1519 Teg Dr. Acquired 1993*; 14 acres Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipm Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Fair 1999 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Restroom Destination 1 Good 2016 Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 1999, 24'x24' NA lacks accessible table Parking Dtility 1 Good NA lacks designated accessible parking Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. $100,000 ent RR Restroom OParking Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Fair 1999 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Restroom Destination 1 Good 2016 Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 1999, 24'x24' NA lacks accessible table Parking Dtility 1 Good NA lacks designated accessible parking Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. $100,000 PARK INVENTORY: KIWANAS PARK Play equipment — lacks accessible route and safety surface Parking — lacks accessible and designated parking Restroom Picnic shelter — lacks accessible table Legend PS Picnic Shelter WT Walking Trail Longfellow Nature Trail Acquired -2012; 2.4 acres Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Shelter Destination 1 Good Shelter #1 YES Walkina Trail Tunnel 1 Good 2002 YES Notes Qi'T IoC l"tL �'L'4 �rn ( M. �+�• �� �� � � - � � ��1i5 YCy. _ i. :. .. .... � _' •� _:. - -. 6� �. --+amu., - -�.r �H _ Me yy * MS Mercer Park 1317 Dover St. O , wet OF , es , i f RR P O i WT Acquired 1966; 30,5 acres Legend PS Picnic Item Shelter Cord. Play PE Equipment RR Restroom OParking YES Picnic Shelter Soccer SC Field YES Softball SF Field Shelter #2 Baseball BF Field Tennis TC Court Open OF Field Walking WT Trail Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2015, New YES Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good Shelter #1 YES Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Shelter #2 YES 30'x 30' Restroom Destination 1 Fair #1, needs painting YES Open Play Field Recreation 1 Good Baseball Field Sports 2 Good YES access to one of the two fields Facilities Softball Field Sports 2 Good YES access to one of the two fields Facilities Pickleball / Recreation 6 Good YES pathway to courts Tennis Courts Notes: Playground Development: Provide access to swings Maintenance: Al points of structure access, place rubberized surface Additional Facilities History: 1975, renovated + lights 1991; new lights Mercer Field 3 backstop and fence 2000, Storage Building — 1982 2003, renovated 2000, renovated 2017 fence 2004, shade 2005 Parking Resurfacing — 2006 Mercer Field 1 & 2 Fence 1985 Restroom/concession 2001 Scoreboards — 2011 Mercer field 1 backstop, fence & lights 1999 Mercer Field 1 lighting & irrigation 2004 Pickleball/rennis Courts (?)— Originally built Parking lot 1991 Mercer Field 2 irrigation 2016 u _ m, sm3 `.iS SNI• p ;� . Napoleon Park 2501 S. Gilbert St. ai Acquired 1978; 28.8 acres Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Trailhead Destination 1 Fair gravel parking lot Pond Environment 1 Good former sand ort GATHERHERE. Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment RR Restroom SF Softball Field South Concession CS Stand TH Trailhead Pp Pond OParking NA no accessible route & lacks safety surface South Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good NA no accessible route & lacks safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair Restroom Destination 1 Poor secondary use, includes NA lacks handicapped—accessible fixtures Picnic Shelter Concession Stand Destination 1 Good includes new accessible restrooms Softball Field Sports 8 Good NA some fields lack accessible route to bleachers Facilities Parkina Utility NA lacks sianaae, not van—accessible Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. Additional Facilities History. Fields 1-4 renovated 2012 Softball fence 1998 2000: $273,340 Lighting 1997 & 2005 Irrigation system 1997 Parking lot 1998 Shelter 1999 Plant room & storage 2001 Shade structures 2011 PARK INVENTORY: NAPOLEON PARK North trailhead — gravel parking lot North pond South play equip. — lacks accessible route and safety surface e South picnic shelter South restroom — lacks accessible fixtures South concession stand South picnic shelter South restroom — lacks accessible fixtures South concession stand PARK INVENTORY: NAPOLEON PARK South softball field — some bleachers lack accessible route South parking PARK INVENTORY: NED ASHTON HOUSE ry-8 •r i iT O Ned Ashton House Acquired 2008 Benton St, and Iowa River GATHER HERE. 5 �q CRYPT` OPavillion O Trail OParking SG Signage Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Trail Recreation 1 Good 2016, rivertront YES Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Good stone structure YES Ned Ashton House Destination 1 Good historic structure YES Did not evaluate the interior Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Good Stone Structure Notes: w 1 of 6w • _ • .. Ott. ' r. ..s _re v. Y 4 t xmmmm i �•U 1111I F , ¢ S i I Ned Ashton Park Acquired 1990; 0,6 acres 2 W. Benton St. GATHER HERE. Legend TH Trailhead Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Trailhead Destination 1 Good NA lacks accessible and desianated Darkina t � c��' RW �°' is .S.w� �A:_ ,. .... �0�e i• , i �4 J. v� --, �v 1 �,.F�= � Wim. a ci a�: , ^� r �f W: -_�:, �M ►7I North Market Square Park 600 Fairchild St. Item Type Qty Cond. Note Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2012 Acquired 1839; 1.5 acres Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment BB Basketball Court ADA? YESMO Accessible surface, route requires additional mulch or Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2012, 20'x24' YES Basketball Court Sports 1 Good 2012 YES Facilities Notes: On—street parking Curb—cuts for access ^n ��� u. u. u. u.. arum ����t� �u.�u• "fid 1 BB i H n 1W V North Market Square Park 600 Fairchild St. Item Type Qty Cond. Note Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2012 Acquired 1839; 1.5 acres Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment BB Basketball Court ADA? YESMO Accessible surface, route requires additional mulch or Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2012, 20'x24' YES Basketball Court Sports 1 Good 2012 YES Facilities Notes: On—street parking Curb—cuts for access hk t . 1„p7" k ay. Y�h © 2012 Google crA„ i Mft 20 1 4 r� Oak Grove Park Acquired 1973; 1,6 acres 700 Page St. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 16'x16' NA lacks accessible route OG�R Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment Play Equipment Basketball BB Court SG Signage O Water Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2006 NA no accessible route Water utility 2 Fair NA no accessible route Basketball Court Destination 1 Fair Resurfacing required NA lacks accessible route Notes: Playground Development: Provide access to swings Maintenance: At points of structure access, place rubberized surface Interior Pathways Development: Plan and construct pathways to park destinations including playground, shelter and basketball court. i+ + t�►N r r • A drl W^�ven xk• ➢ yfi lA. 9�YI�Yn w N ➢�, � � � � .e'. • :,�} : n. fir' ",,�. . • QTY ... i + 3 S err ' jZ�g`h 5 Y 'f 7*4 i+ + t�►N r r • A drl W^�ven xk• ➢ yfi lA. 9�YI�Yn w N ➢�, � � � � .e'. • :,�} : n. fir' ",,�. . • QTY ... i + 3 S u % s i OS ' OS .TH - . _ - - OL 4 .. FPD Os OS ♦ . FG t A ` Peninsula Park/ Thornberry Off -Leash Dog Park Acquired 2005, 143.5 acres 1790 Canton Street Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Walking Trail Recreation 1 Good New YES Off -leash area Recreation 13 Good YES 18 -hole disc golf Recreation 1 Good 2008 NA no accessible route course Trailhead Destination 1 Good YES Notes 2008 Shelter Iowa City Thornberry Off -Leash Dog Park 11 Tn#a1 A,ra --.do Off -Leash OL Area Frisbee FG Golf Open OS Shelter PD Pond TH Trailhead PARK INVENTORY: PENINSULA PARK THORNBERRY OFF -LEASH DOG PARK Park Identification Sign — Access —Accessible parking directly in front of entrance Access — Gate access Shelters — Limited access to shade structures Access—Limited access to information board Access — Interior access to pond and pier. C.. .. .. .. . 1 SG� r- 1 I m� ON PS I I I O /• GATHER HERE • . ` tax O / •� is„„ u F NON Pheasant Hill Park Acquired 1975; 3.3 acres 2649 Concord Circle Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good Shelter #1 NA no accessible route Bench (Art) Destination 1 Good 2015, Tile mosaic bench NA no accessible route Art Destination 9 Good Tile mosaic columbs NA no accessible route Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Poor Wood structure with enaraved text Notes: Playground Development: That playground being replaced in 2017. Interior Pathways Development: Plan and construct pathways to park destinations including playground and shelter more accessible. Topography of this park — steep slopes — may make the addition of an ADA accessible trail difficult. Legend pS Picnic Shelter Bench/ Seating SG Signage AO Art • . ` tax O / •� is„„ u F NON Pheasant Hill Park Acquired 1975; 3.3 acres 2649 Concord Circle Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good Shelter #1 NA no accessible route Bench (Art) Destination 1 Good 2015, Tile mosaic bench NA no accessible route Art Destination 9 Good Tile mosaic columbs NA no accessible route Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Poor Wood structure with enaraved text Notes: Playground Development: That playground being replaced in 2017. Interior Pathways Development: Plan and construct pathways to park destinations including playground and shelter more accessible. Topography of this park — steep slopes — may make the addition of an ADA accessible trail difficult. A's. .n. W }`. Y /Y R F Sj". .�n,P a+i•s. {s, r fi.�y =:ESa • i �. fq J •' V — � R eF ��� n Reno Street Park Acquired 1967, 1994; 1,3 acres 516 Reno St. Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment Item Type Qty Note ADA? ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2004 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2014, the entire site is NA no accessible route, 16'x 16' built on a hill Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. Rita's Ranch Dog Park 640 S. Scott Blvd. GATHER HERE \ ,`'•_/ "^ei� ry Pte. Legend PS Picnic Shelter OParking OL Off -Leash Area Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Off—leash area Recreation 2 Good 2010 NA no accessible route to shelters within areas Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 2010 NA no accessible route Parking utility 1 Good gravel parking lot NA lacks accessible and designated parking PARK INVENTORY: RITA'S RANCH DOG PARK Off leash area — no accessible route to shelters Parking — lacks accessible and designated parking Picnic shelter Riverfront Crossings Park 1001 Clinton Street Notes Developed 2017; 17.5 acres Construction of trails, parking, wetlands and nature play underdevelopment in 2017-18. WA99ERFW1 RIVERhTtONT CROSSINGS [an-��� l" Ryerson's Woods Park 4399 Oak Crest Hill Road Acquired 1985; 49.2 acres r Legend OParking Item Picnic PS Shelter TH Trailhead OParking Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 16'x20' NA no accessible table, path and parking lot needs striping/signage Trailhead Destination 1 Good NA path and parking lot needs striping/signage Parking utility 1 Good gravel parking lot NA lacks accessible level parking Note: Accessibility in this park focuses on amenities near the (Old Highway 218 / Oak Crest Hill Road SE) entrance. Nature trails throughout the park are left as primitive trails (non ADA accessible). 2016 State preserve status PARK INVENTORY: RYERSON'S WOODS Picnic shelter — lacks accessible table Parking — lacks accessible level parking Trailhead Sand Prairie Acquired 2004; 40 acres Notes Not Developed Legend I 0 Scott Park Acquired 1983; 43 acres 640 S. Scott Blvd. Legend PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment FF Football Field OParking Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 1989 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 1996 NA no accessible table, 16'x 20' Sports 1995; flag football & Football Field Facilities 3 Good rugby Parking utility 1 Good 2006; gravel parking lot NA lacks accessible level parking Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. 2^ 1ro w 'I 'MA ,� e B Q Sturgis Ferry Park Acquired 1972; 37.9 acres 1700 S. Riverside Drive Legend OParking CL Canoe Launch Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Canoe Launch Environment 1 Good 1982 NA no features to support physical accessibility Parking utility 1 Good gravel parking lot NA lacks accessible level parking PARK INVENTORY: STURGIS FERRY PARK Canoe launch Parking Terrel Mill Park -Skateboard Park Acquired 1966; 17.6 acres 1201 N. Dubuque St. Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Skate Park Recreation 1 Good 2008 NA accessible route to skate park perimeter from parking Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good NA lacks accessible table, 24' hexagon Restroom Destination 1 Good appears fairly new YES closed for season, exterior appears accessible Parking Dtility Good I � {!. t: C'{.A• "` v� :gip .. M. NP P RR SG 19PV Parking CL TH O p PS Picnic Shelter rL•. t - PV Pavilion (150+ cap.) BT Bike BT Trail LK TH Trailhead LK Lake PSIJ4, NP Natural Play TH SG Signage Concession; CS Canoe Rental CL Canoe Launch Terry Trueblood Recreational Area Acquired 2006; 188.5 acres 579 McCollister Blvd. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Walk -Run Trail Good YES Fishing Good (unmarked) YES Bird Watching Good (unmarked) YES Picnic Shelter 3 Good 2014 YES Hiking Good Ice Skating (outdoor) Fair Based on the weather Pavilion / Park Lodge Good 2014; in good condition YES Lake Signage Good good Restroom Destination 1 Good 2014 YES Trail Head Destination 2 Good YES Concession Stand Destination 1 Good 2014 YES Natural Play Recreation 1 Good YES portions accessible; additional mulch needed Utility 1 Good Additional Facilities History: Lighting 1997 & 2005 Shelter 1999 Fields 1-4 renovated 2012 Irrigation system 1997 Plant room & storage 2001 Softball fence 1998 Parking lot 1998 Shade structures 2011 PARK INVENTORY: TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATIONAL AREA Access — Accessible parking adjacent to facilities Access — Trail access around lake Signage — Natural Play —Access to amenities Access — Restrooms Access — Benches Thornberry Dog Park Acquired 2005 1867 Foster Rd. Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good YES Parkina Utility 1 Good YES Pond GATHER HERE. Legend OParking OS Open Shelter ES Equipment Storage Open Shelter Walking WT Trail TH Trailhead O Pond ES Equipment Storage Open Shelter Destination 3 Good YES Open Shelter Destination 1 Good WA Equipment Shed Destination 1 Good WA no accessible route, Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Poor Wood structure with engraved text Notes Irrigation 2006 PARK INVENTORY: PENINSULA PARK THORNBERRY OFF -LEASH DOG PARK Park Identification Sign — Access —Accessible parking directly in front of entrance Access — Gate access Shelters — Limited access to shade structures Access—Limited access to information board Access — Interior access to pond and pier. 9 Tower Court Park 1124 Tower Ct. Acquired 1972; 0.4 acres Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2015, about 3 years old NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Splash Pad Recreation 1 Good 2015: about 1 vear old NA no accessible route Notes Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. �� � � �• � � `: e .. ����; ... ����� � �- _. � - -q .. . .. . . ..... ........ .. Villa Park 424 MacBride Dr. Acquired 1970; 6.5 acres Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Plav Eaumment Recreation 1 Good NA No accessible route Notes GATHER HERE. Legend ay PE Equipment SSignage Playground Development: Correct height differential with wooden curb barrier by removing and replacing or shaving flush. Development: provide accessible route from public sidewalk to Play Equipment. Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. At points of structure access, place rubberized surface ,f I I_L r>. PARK, e u r r 2 T Waterworks Prairie Park 2875 N. Dubuque St. Item Type Qty Cord. Note ADA? Trailhead Destination 1 Good 2003 YES Bike Trail Recreation 1 Fair 2003 YES Pond 2003 Signage Wayfinding 1 Poor 2003 Portable Restroom Destination 1 Good YES Notes: Playground Development: Provide access to swings Maintenance: At points of structure access, place rubberized surface Acquired 2003 Interior Pathways Development: Plan and construct pathways to park destinations including playground, shelter and basketball court. Additional Facilities History: Shelter 2003 20'x 34' Fishing dock 2009 Butler House 1998 GATHER HERE. Legend OParking RR Portable Restroom Bike BT Trail TH Trailhead PD Pond RR Portable Restroom PARK INVENTORY: WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK Park Identification Sign — Needs upgrading Restroom — Primitive restrooms are available an�nr�„ Access — Majority of trails are accessible. Some are mowed paths. Access — majority of park is accessible by paved trails. Wetherby Park Acquired 1975,1996;24.3 acres \L�/ 2400 Taylor Dr. SG Signage Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Walking Trail Recreation 1 Good New YES Splash Pad Recreation 1 Good 2010 YES Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Good 1979, Shelter #1 YES lacks accessible picnic tables, 40' haxagon Water Utility 1 Fair NA no accessible route Open Field Recreation YES Play Equipment Recreation 1 Good 2010 YES maintain resilient surface Softball Field Recreation YES Soccer Field Recreation YES Basketball 1/2 Court Recreation 1 Fair YES Pathway Recreation 1 Good Mowed Pathway Nature Study Recreation 2 Good Unique Horticulture (edible) YES Trailhead Recreation YES Parking Utility 1 Good Quantity (?) YES Community Gardens Recreation YES 9—hole Disc Golf Course Recreation 1 Good NA no accessible route Park Sian Wavfindina 1 Fair Stone with Art Letterina Notes: 2017 Sport Court — Basketball & Futbol I 4yq�, ' .�� Whispering Meadows Wetlands 2575 Lakeside Dr. Acquired 1991; 17.8 acres Item Type Qty Cond. Note ADA? Walking Trail Recreation 1 Good New No no accessible route Pond Park Sign Wayfinding 1 Poor Wood structure with enaraved text Notes PARK INVENTORY: WHISPERING MEADOW WETLANDS Park Identification Sign — Schedule to upgrade Access — pathway near a bench with view to the wetland Access — nature trail throughout most of the wetland park PARK INVENTORY: WHISPERING MEADOW WETLANDS Willow Creek Park 1117 Teg Dr. Item Type Qty Cord. Note Acquired 1972, 1975; 27.2 acres ADA? PS Picnic Shelter PE Play Equipment RR Restroom Soccer SF Field Play Equipment Recreation 1 Fair 1997 NA no accessible route & condition of safety surface Picnic Shelter Destination 1 Fair 1979, includes NA lacks handicapped—accessible fixtures, 40' hexagon restrooms Soccer Field Sports 2 Good Facilities Restroom Destination 1 Poor at picnic shelter NA lacks handicapped—accessible fixtures Notes Foot bridge 2004 Playground Maintenance: Remove and replace existing engineered wood fiber. Provide rubberized surface at points of structure access. Windsor Ridge Park Acquired 1999; 23 acres 1100 Arlington Dr. Item Tvoe Qtv Cond. Note ADA? 2003; concrete sidewalk Pathway Recreation 6 Good trails NA route exceeds 12% in some locations Pond Environment 1 Good Legend PW Pathway PD Pond PARK INVENTORY: WINDSOR RIDGE PARK Pathway — route exceeds 5% in some locations Pond CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESC0C1V0FIREMMRE PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS July 25, 2017 August 15, 2017 1. Presentation on the Data Driven Justice Initiative 2. Presentation of the Form Based Code final report Strategic Plan / Budget Related Topics: 1. Significantly improve the Council and staff's ability to engage with diverse populations on complex or controversial topics 2. Identify a substantive and achievable goal for the provision of affordable housing in Iowa City and implement strategies to achieve this goal 3. Determine scope of Council identified complete streets study 4. Discuss expectations for working with the ICCSD, Kirkwood Community College, Iowa Works, labor organizations, and others to explore the feasibility of an industrial arts/crafts facility in Iowa City Other Topics: 1. Review the Child Data Snapshot (I1`2 2/18) and discuss related strategies with local stakeholders 2. Discuss creation of an ad-hoc committee on social justice and racial equity 3. Joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission 4. Code review in light of Lusk Avenue project July 27, 2017 To: City Manager Geoff Fruin and Colleagues cc: City Council This letter is to notify you of my plans to retire from the position of Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services. My last day of work will be September 11, 2017. My career with the City spans almost 42 years (9/22/1975 — 9/11/2017). It's been an amazing journey, both professionally and personally rewarding. To the many talented people (colleagues, citizens, development community, boards and commissions, and City Councils) whom I've had the opportunity to work with and learn from during my tenure ... thank you! To my colleagues (past and present) ... the times shared, friendships forged and incredible successes we have enjoyed have been an extraordinary part of my life. I take great pride in what we together have achieved in the areas of affordable housing, Universal Design, code enforcement, environmental sustainability, economic development, neighborhood stabilization, metropolitan transportation plans, and the use of technology to streamline processes and improve effectiveness. I have been honored to serve as the first Director of the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS). When this department was created in 2014 by combining two existing departments (Housing and Inspection Services and Planning and Community Development), we faced many challenges and many opportunities. Collectively we've worked through the challenges and seized the opportunities. Our willingness to try has resulted in many positive outcomes, and I'm confident that NDS is now positioned to provide continually improving leadership and service to the community for years to come. I have truly enjoyed my time with the City and the decision to leave was not an easy one, even after 42 years. However, I'm viewing this is an opportunity for a new beginning, for freedom from past routines of everyday life, and for the chance to experience new things. I'm looking forward to having the time to enjoy the beauty of the moment and make the most of the present with the ones I cherish. I'd regret it if I didn't capture this time (sounds like I'm still trying to justify my retirement decision, doesn't it?). Alas, everything has a beginning and an end. It seems the time to end this chapter of my life is about as right as it could be. I will miss each of you and wish you all every success in the future. ind Development Services 124 From: John Thomas Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 3:38 PM To: Jim Throgmorton; Kingsley Botchway; Rockne Cole; Terry Dickens; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor Cc: Geoff Fruin; Kellie Fruehling Subject: Complete and Equitable Neighborhoods Attachments: Complete Neighborhoods.pdf; TPL—IOMinWalk.pdf; Five Ways to Promote Civic Health Through Community Design — CitiesSpeak.html Dear Council, In advance of our August 1st Work Session preliminary discussion of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and the presentation of the Parks Master Plan, I've attached a memo and two supporting documents for your consideration. Kellie, please include these attachments in the next Information Packet. Thanks, John John Thomas City Council - District C To: City Council From: John Thomas Date: July 24, 2017 Subject: Fostering Healthy and Equitable Neighborhoods In advance of our discussion of the 2018-19 Budget at our August 1A Work Session, l would like to propose a policy framework for advancing our Strategic Plan goal of "Fostering healthy neighborhoods throughout Iowa City', in a way that will ensure consistency with other Strategic Plan goals, especially "enhancing community engagement and intergovernmental relations" and "advancing social justice and racial equity'. This policy framework, Complete Neighborhoods, I believe will help the City in prioritizing actions stemming from its many recent studies and master planning efforts, as well as in developing strategies cutting across government agencies and departments. Introduction As we learned during the informative "Invest Health Initiative" presentation at our June 20� Work Session, health begins where we live, learn, work and play. Clinical care, despite its high cost, plays a relatively small role (10%) in determining our health. Healthy behaviors (for example, regular exercise and engaging with neighbors) and economic status play a much more important role in whether we lead healthy lives. In addition to addressing physical health concerns (for example, asthma, obesity and diabetes), measures of community health, such as levels of neighborhood engagement, must also be carefully assessed to avoid pockets of social isolation, such as those identified in the Invest Health surveys. A "complete neighborhoods" policy will help identify neighborhoods with limited public spaces for building the social capital or civic health essential to fostering an engaged and self -empowered citizenry (For more information on the relationship of public spaces and civic health, see "Five Ways to Promote Civic Health Through Community Design", by Paul Konz.). Complete Neighborhoods The Complete Neighborhoods policy seeks to identify qualities that will ensure every Iowa City resident lives in a healthy, safe, vibrant, and socially engaging neighborhood. Those qualities include: Convenient access to public facilities (especially schools and parks) within the neighborhoods, as well as nearby neighborhood -serving commercial districts. At a minimum, such destinations should be within roughly a 10 -minute walk (preferred) or 10 -minute bike ride from every residence (For additional information on the 10 -minute walk standard, see "Close -to -Home Parks: A Half -Mile or Less", by Harnik and Martin.). In addition to convenience, access by foot or bicycle to the aforementioned places should be safe, comfortable and accessible (for example, continuous tree canopy providing shade, reduced traffic speeds, wayside rest stops, etc.). Certain parks or schools meeting the convenient access standard should serve as destinations, providing a diverse range of fully accessible recreational activities, social settings for people of all ages, and the ability to accommodate special events such as Party in the Park, or performances by larger ensembles such as the Iowa City Community Band, dance or acting troupes, etc. Complete Neighborhoods Policy Implications A Complete Neighborhoods policy would build on the considerable progress Iowa City has made in fostering healthy neighborhoods, while ensuring our progress proceeds in an equitable manner. It acknowledges the fact that our health is profoundly influenced by the degree to which the basic elements making up our neighborhoods encourage all of us to lead healthy, full lives. It broadens the Strategic Plan's emphasis on community engagement to include the opportunity for residents to engage each other in the everyday work of sustaining neighborhood vitality and the household economy. Lastly, it encourages the City Council to partner with other governmental agencies, especially the Iowa City Community School District and the University of Iowa, in developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to improve every neighborhood in Iowa City. Close -to -Home Parks: A Half -Mile or Less Peter Harnik and Abby Martin The Centerfor City Park Excellence, The Trust for Public Land We have identified a half -mile, or 10 -minute, walk to a park as a common national standard. As cities vie to attract talented college graduates and sustain population growth, they are focusing attention on parks to increase livability and support a strong economy. Since parks must be convenient if they are to provide their benefits, many places have set goals for the maximum distance any resident should be from the nearest park. Although individual cities' goals vary with population density, from a remarkable eighth of a mile in Chicago to two miles in Atlanta, our data supports a standard of no more than a half - mile as a reasonable distance to walk to a park. Among the 100 largest cities in the U.S., 70 have explicit distance goals, with 43 (61 percent) using a half -mile standard. Of the remaining 27 cities, 12 have a standard of less than a half -mile (many using a quarter -mile), and 15 have a standard greater than a half -mile. We identified several studies suggesting that most people are willing to walk half a mile to a park. The largest, the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2012 National Survey of Bicyclist and Pedestrian: Attitudes and Behavior, surveyed almost 10,000 people about their general walking habits.' The average trip length was 1.3 miles— roughly equivalent to the round-trip walk to a park located a half -mile from home. Of the walking trips reported in that study, 61 percent were for exercise, recreation, or walking the dog, with the remainder of trips split between commuting and errands. A study of the Bay Area transit system found that 80 percent of transit riders who walked to the station lived within a ten-minute walk, or approximately a half-mile.2 Converting these distance standards to time standards hinges on how fast different people walk. The National Survey of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behavior assumes an average walking speed of 0.53 miles in 10 minutes. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines, which are calculated to ensure that slow walkers can safely cross streets, uses an average walking speed of 0.45 miles in 10 minutes.3 By any of these estimates, a 10 -minute walk is a half -mile or close to it. Based on all of this, we have established the half -mile, 10 -minute walk as our mission goal and encourage others to adopt it as a standard for providing nearby access to parks and open space. ' U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Survey of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors, 2012. a California DOT, BART's First Five Years; Transportation and Travel Impacts (DOT -P-30-79-8),1979. LaPlante, J. and T. Kaiser, "A history of pedestrian signal walking speed assumptions," 3" Urban Street Symposium (Seattle, WA), 2007. Five Ways to Promote Civic Health Through Community Design — Citie... file:///C:/Users/aworden/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache... CitiesSpeak EP Menu Five Ways to Promote Civic Health Through Community Design By Paul Konz on June 28, 2017 Groundbreaking research shows how the design and maintenance of public spaces can directly impact our civic health. This is a guest post by Suzanne Nienaber. Last week, the Center for Active Design (CfAD) published original research from the Assembly Civic Engagement Survey (ACES), a groundbreaking study to examine specific community design features that influence civic life, using large -sample survey methods and visual experiments. The study was conducted as part of Assembly CfAD's pioneering initiative to explore the role of community design as an essential tool for shaping civic engagement outcomes — including civic trust, participation in public life, stewardship and informed local voting. Assembly is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and represents a nascent field with tremendous potential for influencing the civic health of cities. The Assembly Civic Engagement Survey points to many opportunities to enhance civic engagement through affordable design tactics and maintenance of community assets. Above, the Fairmount Park Conservancy in Philadelphia orchestrates signature events and innovative programming to build excitement around the city's parks, which can foster community connections and civic trust. (Fairmount Park In 2016 CfAD fielded the ACES study to more than 5,000 respondents Conservancy) across the U.S., capturing a diverse cross-section of economic conditions, demographics, and population densities. The survey inquired about respondents' civic perceptions and behaviors, as well as design elements and maintenance conditions within their communities — generating a trove of data to measure and analyze relationships between characteristics of place and civic life. The study also incorporated an innovative photo experiment technique to explore the causal impacts of specific design interventions. Over the next three months, CfAD will share evidence -backed approaches for how National League of Cities members can leverage design to enhance civic life. As the first article in the series, this post looks at five simple, relatively low-cost design opportunities that have emerged from the ACES research: 1. Boost local park popularity. ACES finds that living near a well -attended, popular park is associated with higher levels of civic trust, including greater satisfaction with local government. Interestingly, this finding holds true whether or not respondents report visiting the park themselves. Popular parks are associated with 29 percent greater satisfaction with the parks and recreation department; 14 percent greater satisfaction with police; and 13 percent greater satisfaction with the mayor. Cities should explore opportunities to improve park access and increase park popularity. Greater access can be achieved through additional entrances, traffic calming, and pedestrian improvements. Popularity can be increased and sustained through public art, events and programming that reflect the culture and interests of local communities. Popular parks are associated with greater satisfaction in local government. (Center for Active Design) 2. Clean up vacant lots. It's no surprise that signs of neighborhood disorder, such as litter and worn-down structures, can have a negative impact on civic trust. Often, poor conditions coalesce in vacant lots scattered throughout urban areas. ACES finds that vacant lots present a challenge — and an opportunity. A photo experiment demonstrates that even minimal upkeep of a vacant lot can boost trust in the police by as much as 10 percent, and trust in the government to do what's right by seven percent. Cities can establish and enforce maintenance standards for vacant lots, and work with community groups to facilitate lot maintenance and beautification efforts. 3. Cultivate community pride through gardens and public art. ACES finds that public art and community gardens are associated with elevated civic engagement. Index measures show that living within a 10 -minute walk of a community garden is connected to four percent greater civic trust, seven percent greater participation in public life, five percent greater stewardship, I of 4 7/24/17, 4:20 PM Five Ways to Promote Civic Health Through Community Design — Citie... file:///C:/Users/aworden/AppData/f.ocal/Microsoft/Windows/lNetCache... and six percent greater informed local voting. Similar impacts hold true for access to public art. City decision makers can employ the power of community gardens and public art to mitigate negative impacts of vacant lots. Community gardens and public art have been shown to counter the negative impacts of vacant lots. (Center for Active Design) 4. Convey welcome through signage. Messaging in public buildings can foster a sense of inclusion. ACES reveals that bilingual and inviting signage has a positive impact on perceptions of inclusion. Similarly, positive signage is just as effective in parks. A photo experiment shows that positive messaging in parks increases community pride by 11 percent, and increases respondents' belief that "the city really cares about people" by nine percent. Updating signage with positive, welcoming, and inclusive messaging is a low-cost approach to generating community pride and enhancing trust in government. 5. Provide seating and other amenities in public spaces. Public seating can support civic life. Many public buildings are directly adjacent to sidewalks, plazas and other public spaces that can be modified to create a more welcoming threshold. ACES finds that adequate outdoor seating is linked to higher civic trust — including 10 percent greater satisfaction with the parks and recreation department, nine percent greater satisfaction with police, and five percent greater community pride compared to respondents who report that public seating is inadequate. Offering additional seating options in public spaces, in combination with other simple enhancements such as plantings and improved lighting, can have a positive impact on civic trust and invite greater use of civic spaces. More details can be found in the full ACES report, available for free download from the Center for Active Design. As the first study of its kind, ACES is only a starting point, a confirmation that the design of our public spaces and buildings can significantly encourage, or deter, our engagement in civic life. How we view our neighbors and government, how we participate in public life, and how we care for our public spaces — in essence, the core measures of our civic health — are all directly influenced by the physical environments we experience on a daily basis. Featured image: The Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. (Dheeraj Mallemala) About the author: Suzanne Nienaber is the partnerships director at the Center for Active Design. With expertise in urban planning, training and facilitation, Suzanne has orchestrated more than 100 presentations and participatory workshops that encourage designers, planners, developers and policymakers to transform the built environment to support holistic health and civic engagement. .11.11 _l. f '_ •'I. :1 4 f '_. 'yi11'1 • l:'" :1 . .1111 1. � • '1f S. 11'e . • . .• I' 1. 'l: Featured posts June 30, 2017 I of 4 7/24/17, 4:20PU r 07-27-17 CITY OF IOWA CITY IP8 moms MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/24/2017 TO: City Council FROM: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorne.A�F- RE: BOARD OF APPEALS - HOUSING CODE VARIANCE Section 17-5-13 of the City Code allows the Board of Appeals to grant a variance to a provision of the Housing Code if certain conditions are met. The City Code further provides that the effective date of the variance is thirty (30) days after notification to the City Council "unless vetoed by an extraordinary majority of the City Council during said thirty (30) day period." The purpose of this memo is to notify City Council of the variance for Sections 17-5-17F1 and Section 17-5-17G granted by the Board of Appeals at a meeting on July 13, 2017 for a building to be built at 820 Cross Park Avenue. The draft minutes are in the Information Packet for July 27, 2017. If Council wishes to consider vetoing the Board's decision, please discuss this at the work session on August 1, and it will appear on the agenda for August 15. If Council takes no action, the variance will be effective 30 days from July 27. Copy to: City Clerk City Manager Tim Hennes r CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P9 MEMORANDUM Date: July 24, 2017 To: City Council From: Simon Andrew, Assistant to the City Manager Re: 2017 City Survey Introduction: Staff is beginning the process of conducting a community -wide survey in late 2017 as part of the 2017 City Council Strategic Planning process. In 2013, the City conducted a survey using the National Research Center's National Citizen Survey (NCS). In addition to providing general feedback on a variety of community topics, the survey was also beneficial during the STAR Communities assessment process. Iowa City achieved a number of points during the assessment based on the questions asked and responses received through the survey. History/Background: During the Strategic Planning process, survey data complements information and recommendations that Council receives from many sources, including from City staff, adopted planning documents, board and commission recommendations, neighborhood and community organizations, as well as individual feedback provided from residents. A 2017 NCS will have the added benefit of comparisons to the 2013 data. Using many of the same questions and format over time helps set baselines and identifies trends. The NCS offers Spanish language translation services, which is important for many residents. Staff has also confirmed that NCScan include methods for residents to participate in the survey if their preferred language is neither English nor Spanish. The NCS also includes comparison data to the other 500 city survey results they have conducted nationwide. Other firms were researched, but did not have the combination of language translation services, the sampling size desired, comparisons to other survey data, STAR survey questions, and generally were quoted at a higher cost. Financial Impact: The City will receive a 10% discount on the NCS based on having used the service in the past. The discounted base cost of the NCS is $14,265, which includes a sample size of 1,500 households. There is a lower cost web only option, however, average response rates are lower overall than traditional mail -in surveys and there are concerns with how response rates from different age or income groups may be affected disproportionately. Therefore, staff intends to use the traditional mail -in survey method. July 24, 2017 Page 2 There are a number of optional items that NCS offers that staff intends to include in the project. Those include a larger sample size to enhance data quality, demographic and geographic subgroup comparison reports, and Spanish language translation. The total price including optional items is estimated to be $19,350. Funds for this purpose were included in the adopted budget. Recommendation: Absent direction from Council to the contrary, staff intends to initiate the process of conducting the NCS in Iowa City this fall. The intention is to begin the process in August so that survey data is available during City Council's next Strategic Planning discussions. From: jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 7:07 PM To: Bob Miklo Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: Memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission re: CPA16-00005 for 7/20 meeting Attachments: Letter 07.18.17 re Comprehensive Plan Amendment.pdf Hello, Bob. Attached is a memo that we'd like to share with the P&Z Commission for their 7/20 meeting. Thank you for your assistance! --Sara Sara Barron Executive Director Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition www.wcaffordablehousing.org I www.facebook.com/jcaffordablehousing I @jcahcoalition JcAAc Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition 308 E. Burlington Street, PMB 121 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com July 18, 2017 TO: Commissioners, City of Iowa City Planning and Zoning FROM: Sara Barron, Executive Director, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition RE: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 16-00005 As you consider CPA 16-00005, an amendment to the North District Plan, the Affordable Housing Coalition would like to acknowledge the outstanding process used to develop the Forest View redevelopment proposal. We appreciate this plan's potential impact on affordable housing—both the scope of this project in its current form and its value as a potential model to replicate for future projects: The practices we wish to highlight are: 1) relying on input and continued involvement from residents who will be impacted by the redevelopment; 2) making a concerted effort to offer translation services (in-person and print materials) and 1-1 meeting opportunities for affected residents; 3) adopting communication strategies that are sensitive to the possibility of cultural, language, and/or class barriers to participation; 4) welcoming advocacy and oversight from groups such as the Center for Worker Justice as a means of ensuring access and fairness for residents throughout the process 5) considering the plan's long-term impact on the stability of affordable housing, including a path to home ownership; 6) implementing relocation assistance options for residents that include affordable - for -them housing at their current location; and 7) preserving sensitive environmental areas. We wish to express our appreciation for the developers, engineers, city staff and Council, community advocates, residents, and all others who have invested their time and resources in the pursuit of a fair, transparent, and just redevelopment process. Thank you for your service. cc: City Council, Geoff Fruin r ��`1,:. 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY' '�� MEMORANDUM Date: July 27, 2017 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk Re: KXIC Radio Show KXIC offers a City show at 8:00 AM every Wednesday morning. In the past Council has volunteered for dates, and staff filled in as necessary. Please take a look at your calendars and come prepared to help fill in the schedule at your work session on August 1. Wednesday August 2 — Rockne Cole August 9 — August 16 — August 23 — August 30 — September 7 — September 14— September 21 — September 28 — October 4 — ** Please remember that KXIC is very flexible with taping the sessions ahead of the show. &CIk/Council KXIC Radio Schedule/radioshowasking.doc CITY OF IOWA CITY QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT April 1, 2017 IrZ June 30, 2017 Finance Department Prepared by: Brian Cover Senior Accountant OVERVIEW The City of Iowa City's investment objectives are safety, liquidity and yield. The primary objective of the City of Iowa City's investment activities is the preservation of capital and the protection of investment principal. The City's investment portfolio remains sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet operating requirements that cash management procedures anticipate. In investing public funds, the City's cash management portfolio is designed with the objective of regularly exceeding the average return on the six month U.S. Treasury Bill. The Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless investment transactions and therefore comprises a minimum standard for the portfolio's rate of return. Since the city's investments are mostly between the six month and twelve month range, the yield curve for the twelve month U.S. Treasury Bill has been added to the chart. The rolling average return on the six month U.S. Treasury Bill for the prior 365 days was 0.693% and the twelve month rate was 0.825%. The investment program seeks to achieve returns above this threshold, consistent with risk limitations and prudent investment principles. The rate of return on the City's entire portfolio for the quarter was 0.814%. (See exhibit A) Investments purchased by the City of Iowa City for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year had an average return of 0.712%. Rates on new investment purchases in our operating cash portfolio for the fourth quarter were 19.8 basis points higher than investments purchased at this time last year. The increase is due to the longer maturity periods and higher interest rates of the new investments. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which banks lend to each other. In the June 14th meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the decision was made to raise the target range for the federal funds rate from 1 to 1'/o percent. The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting some further strengthening in labor market conditions and a return to 2 percent inflation. (See exhibit B) The quarterly investment report lists investments by maturity date, by fund, by institution, and investments purchased and redeemed. New official state interest rates setting the minimum that may be paid by Iowa depositories on public funds in the 180 to 364 day range during this quarter were 0.05% in April, 0.05% in May, and 0.05% in June 2017. CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE 30 -Jun -17 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST NAME TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE IPAIT IPAIT 27 -Sep -06 $ 40,361,714.04 0.60% HILLS BANK MONEYMRKT 30 -Mar -10 $ 7,087,467.73 0.50% WELLS FARGO SAV 25 -Jul -12 $ 599,853.21 0.15% USBANK MONEYMRKT 22 -Jun -16 $ 10,025,755.35 0.26% BANKERSTRUST SAV 02 -May -17 $ 7,531,333.20 0.40% UICCU CD 22 -Jul -14 24 -Jul -19 $ 2,600,000.00 2.01% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 29 -Apr -15 29 -Oct -17 $ 1,000,000.00 1.02% CR BANK & TRUST CD 18 -Aug -15 18 -Aug -17 $ 775,000.00 0.68% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 30 -Sep -15 30 -Sep -17 $ 15,000,000.00 1.02% WELLS FARGO SECURITIES NOTE 20 -Nov -15 15 -May -18 $ 500,000.00 1.04% IPAIT CD 16 -Sep -16 19 -Sep -17 $ 2,364,542.00 0.85% IPAIT CD 16 -Sep -16 16 -Mar -18 $ 2,364,542.00 0.95% IPAIT CD 16 -Sep -16 17 -Sep -18 $ 2,364,542.00 0.95% IPAIT CD 16 -Sep -16 18 -Mar -19 $ 2,364,542.00 1.05% IPAIT CD 16 -Sep -16 15 -Sep -19 $ 2,364,540.00 1.15% TWO RIVERS BANK CD 10 -Nov -16 10 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.02% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 17 -Nov -16 17 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.89% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 17 -Nov -16 27 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.92% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 30 -Nov -16 01 -Dec -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.93% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 15 -Dec -16 21 -Dec -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.95% TWO RIVERS BANK CD 15 -Dec -16 15-13eo-17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.93% CBI BANK & TRUST CD 17 -Jan -17 17 -Jan -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.32% CBI BANK & TRUST CD 17 -Jan -17 24 -Jan -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.32% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 25 -Jan -17 25 -Jul -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.81% TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST CD 25 -Jan -17 01 -Aug -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.04% TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST CD 25 -Jan -17 08 -Aug -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.06% TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST CD 25 -Jan -17 15 -Aug -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.09% TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST CD 25 -Jan -17 22 -Aug -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.11% NXTBANK CD 03 -Feb -17 02 -Aug -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.24% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 03 -Feb -17 09 -Aug -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.26% CBI BANK CD 03 -Feb -17 16 -Aug -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.38% CBI BANK CD 03 -Feb -17 23 -Aug -18 S 2,000,000.00 1.38% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10 -Feb -17 09 -Feb -18 $ 2,000,000.00 0.97% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10 -Feb -17 16 -Feb -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.00% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10 -Feb -17 23 -Feb -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.03% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10 -Feb -17 02 -Mar -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.06% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24 -Feb -17 29 -Dec -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.86% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24 -Feb -17 05 -Jan -18 $ 2,000,000.00 0.88% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 24 -Feb -17 12 -Jan -18 $ 2,000,000.00 0.91% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10 -Mar -17 09 -Mar -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.05% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 10 -Mar -17 16 -Mar -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.09% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 17 -Mar -17 08-Dec17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.16% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 17 -Mar -17 15 -Dec -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.18% CR BANK & TRUST co 03 -Mar -17 02 -Feb -18 $ 2,000,000.00 0,91% CBI BANK &TRUST CD 03 -Mar -17 01 -Mar -19 $ 2,500,000.00 1.32% CR BANK & TRUST CD 07 -Apr -17 06 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.12% CR BANK & TRUST CD 07 -Apr -17 13 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.12° OR BANK & TRUST CD 14 -Apr -17 20 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.12% CR BANK & TRUST CD 14 -Apr -17 27 -Apt -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.12°/ PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 30 -May -17 28 -May -19 $ 2,000,000.00 1.45% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 12 -May -17 10 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.13% MIDWESTONE BANK CD 12 -May -17 17 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.15% PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 23 -May -17 08 -Aug -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.93% IPAIT CD 26 -May -17 28 -May -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.20% HILLS BANK CD 30 -May -17 30 -Oct -20 $ 2,000,000.00 1.85% FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK CD 30 -Jun -17 30 -Jun -18 $ 250,000.00 1.25% PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 01 -Jun -17 22 -Jun -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.20% PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 05 -Jun -17 02 -Mar -18 $ 500,000.00 1.28% PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 15 -Jun -17 26 -Sep -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.03% PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 28 -Jun -17 28 -Jun -19 $ 2,000,000.00 1.45% PIPER JAFFRAY & CO NOTE 28 -Jun -17 24 -Jul -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.00% TOTAL $186,553,831.53 FUND ALL OPERATING FUNDS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND SEWER RESERVE FUND WATER RESERVE FUND PARKING RESERVE FUND EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND LANDFILL RESERVE FUND HEALTH INSURANCE RESERVE FUND TOTAL CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND SUMMARY BY FUND 6/30/17 6/30/16 INVESTMENT INVESTMENT AMOUNT AMOUNT $153,106,123.53 $ 123,000,344.17 $ ii,822,708.00 $ 3,444,150.00 5,125,000.00 $ 2,274,510.00 2,500,000.00 $ 2,480,221.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ $ 4,000,000.00 $ $ 4,000,000.00 $ $ 4,000,000.00 $ a 185,553,831.53 $ 131,199,225.17 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND LISTING BY INSTITUTION 6/30117 6/30/16 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT INVESTMENT DEPOSITORY NAME AMOUNT AMOUNT LIMIT BANK OF THE WEST $ - $ $ 75,000,000.00 BANKER'S TRUST $ 7,531,333.20 $ $ 20,000,000.00 CEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST $ 10,775,000.00 $ 14,775,000.00 $ 20,000,000.00 FARMERS & MERCHANTS SAVINGS BANK $ 250,000.00 $ 4,000,000.00 $ 15,000,000.00 FIRST AMERICAN BANK $ - $ - $ 35,000,000.00 CBI BANK & TRUST $ 10,500,000.00 $ 8,000,000.00 $ 15,000,000.00 HILLS BANK & TRUST $ 9,087,467.73 $ 11,000,000.00 $ 25,000,000.00 IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST $ 54j84,422.04 $ 6,500,000.00 N/A LIBERTY BANK $ - $ - $ 25,000,000.00 MIDWESTONE BANK $ 54,000,000.00 $ 24,480,221.00 $ 100,000,000.00 NXT BANK $ 2,000,000.00 $ $ 2,000,000.00 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO $ 12,00,000.00 $ N/A TWO RIVERS BANK $ 12,000,000.00 $ 6,000,000.00 $ 15,000,000.00 U OF I COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION $ 2,600,000.00 $ 7,444,150.00 $ 50,000,000.00 US BANK $ 10,025,755 35 $ 10,000,000.00 $ 65,000,000.00 WELLS FARGO SECURITIES $ $00,000.00 $ 4,583 110.00 N/A WELLS FARGO BANK $ 590,853.21 $ 34,416,444.17 $ 50,000,000.00 WEST BANK $ $ 35,000,000.00 TOTAL $ 186,553,831.53 $ 131,199,225.17 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 3/31/17 $ 149,066,269.10 PURCHASES 04/01/17 TO 6/30/17 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 07 -Apr -17 06 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.120 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 07 -Apr -17 13 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.120 IPAIT OPERATING 12 -Apr -17 $ 30,000,000.00 0.440 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 14 -Apr -17 20 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.120 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 14 -Apr -17 27 -Apr -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.120 IPAIT OPERATING 27 -Sep -06 $ 4,064.15 0.280 US BANK OPERATING 22 -Jun -16 $ 2,058.98 0.250 WELLS FARGO OPERATING 25 -Jul -12 $ 73.63 0.150 HILLS BANK OPERATING 30 -Mar -10 $ 3,035.11 0.200 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ 20,000,000.00 0.350 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO HEALTH INSURANCE RESERVE 30 -May -17 28 -May -19 $ 2,000,000.00 1.450 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 12 -May -17 10 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.130 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 12 -May -17 17 -Nov -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.150 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 23 -May -17 30 -Jun -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.820 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 23 -May -17 08 -Aug -17 $ 2,000,000.00 0.093 IPAIT OPERATING 26 -May -17 28 -May -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.200 IPAIT OPERATING 27 -Sep -06 $ 11,616.09 0.280 HILLS BANK HEALTH INSURANCE RESERVE 30 -May -17 30 -Oct -20 $ 2,000,000.00 1.850 HILLS BANK OPERATING 30 -Mar -10 $ 1,637.33 0.200 US BANK OPERATING 22 -Jun -16 $ 2,128.06 0.250 BANKERSTRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ 6,137.54 0.350 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ 5,666.67 0.350 WELLS FARGO OPERATING 25 -Jul -12 $ 2,576.26 0.150 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ 10,600.00 0.400 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ 5,581.39 0.400 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ 3,347.60 0.400 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK SEWER RESERVES 30 -Jun -17 30 -Jun -18 $ 250,000.00 1.250 HILLS BANK OPERATING 30 -Mar -10 $ 3,105.48 0.500 IPAIT OPERATING 27 -Sep -06 $ 17,840.48 0.601 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 01 -Jun -17 22 -Jun -18 $ 2,000,000.00 1.202 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 05 -Jun -17 02 -Mar -18 $ 500,000.00 1.282 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 15 -Jun -17 26 -Sep -17 $ 2,000,000.00 1.027 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 28 -Jun -17 28 -Jun -19 $ 2,000,009.00 1.450 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 28 -Jun -17 24 -Jul -17 S 2,000,000.00 0.999 US BANK OPERATING 22 -Jun -16 $ 2,169.71 0.260 WELLS FARGO OPERATING 25 -Jul -12 $ 73.95 0.150 TOTAL PURCHASES $ 80,831,712.43 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE REDEMPTIONS 04/01/17 TO 6/30/17 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 30 -Sep -16 31 -Mar -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.750 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 13 -Oct -16 07 -Apr -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.630 TWO RIVERS BANK OPERATING 13 -Oct -16 14 -Apr -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.850 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 21 -Oct -16 21 -Apr -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.650 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 03 -Nov -16 03 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.650 CBI BANK & TRUST OPERATING 05 -May -16 05 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.820 CBI BANK & TRUST OPERATING 05 -May -16 12 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.820 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 03 -Nov -16 10 -May -17 S (2,000,000.00) 0.670 MIDWESTONE BANK OPERATING 03 -Nov -16 17 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.690 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 24 -May -16 24 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.920 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 23 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.350 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 23 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.350 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 30 -May -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.350 IPAIT OPERATING 27 -Sep -06 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.444 HILLS BANK OPERATING 30 -Mar -10 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.220 CR BANK & TRUST OPERATING 10 -Jun -16 12 -Jun -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.810 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OPERATING 17 -Jun -16 19 -Jun -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.761 BANKERS TRUST OPERATING 02 -May -17 $ (6,500,000.00) 0.400 UICCU SEWER RESERVES 26 -Jun -15 25 -Jun -17 $ (844,150.00) 0.950 PIPER JAFFRAY & CO OPERATING 23 -May -17 30 -Jun -17 $ (2,000,000.00) 0.820 TOTAL REDEMPTIONS INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 06130/17 $ (43,344,150.00) $ 186,553,831.53 0.9 0.8 = 0.7 L � 0.6 L W 0.5 d rn 0.4 c d 0.3 (D IL 0.2 0.1 0.0 City of Iowa City vs. 6 Month Treasury Bill ^u` ,mob` t- ` ,�) EXHIBIT A City of Iowa City --*--6 Month T-bill --x--12 Month T-bill 41 EXHIBIT A City of Iowa City --*--6 Month T-bill --x--12 Month T-bill N 4-1m Of U) N L C 3.0 2.0 1.0 FI Federal Funds Rate JIr IN Kellie Fruehling From: Rees, Jon <JON.REES@iowadot.us> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 7:57 AM Subject: 1-80 Planning Study- 2nd online meeting Attachments: 1-80 Planning ris 07-25 POSTER FINAL.pdf City Clerk- The Iowa DOT has updated the 1-80 Planning Study website with some additional information, including the second online public meeting/video. I have attached an 11x17 poster with information regarding the study and website. Please feel free to print and post to your local bulletins. Also, please feel free to forward to others that might be interested. Thanks, C JON REES OFFICE OF LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT iowadot.gov IF Iowa Department of Transportation Office: 515-239-1431 y @iowadot Fax: 515-239-1726 1=80 Planning Study The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study of Interstate 80. The study is being developed and released through a series of technical reports that identify the existing condition of 1-80, the way the system is performing, short- and long-term issues, and strategies to improve the route. Each report will be accessible online as it becomes available on the Iowa DOT's 1-80 Planning Study website at: www.iowadot.gov/interstatestudy. The second online meeting is now available to view on the website. To view the meeting, navigate to https://iowadot.gov/interstatestudy/public-meetings, or select the "PUBLIC MEETINGS" tab on the homepage, and then select"Meeting 2"The meeting was recorded allowing persons to view it any time and will be available on the website throughout the duration of the planning study. Three new technical reports have been included on the website, these include: -Truck Accommodations. -Diversion Strategy (Evaluation of Viability of Alternate Route Improvements). -Automated Corridors. The Iowa DOT is asking interested parties to take a few minutes to view the online public meeting and review the information on the website. The website also offers a way for those interested to receive future emails or text messages regarding the study. Use the "STAY CONNECTED" link on the 1-80 Planning Study website to subscribe. For more information regarding the study, contact the Iowa DOT's office listed below. To submit a comment online about this project, go to: http://bit.ly/180Comment. The Iowa DOT will be using the hashtag #180lowaPlan and you can use that key phrase to find relevant tweets about the planning study. When posting to Twitter about the planning study, please use #1801owaPlan and reference @iowadot in your post. More information will be posted as it becomes available at: www.iowadot.gov/interstatestudy. Office of Location and Environment Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010 Phone: 515-239-1225 Email: DOT-1-80Planning@iowadot.us Julie Voparil M Subject: FW: Automatic reply: addition to council packets Attachments: Slow Ride Flyer (2).pdf From: bob oppliger [maiito:boboppliger@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:29 PM To: Julie Voparil Subject: Fwd: Automatic reply: addition to council packets Julie, Would like the attachment added to the city council's packet. Thanks, Bob Oppliger Education & Advocacy Coordinator Bicyclists of Iowa City BECAUSE WE'LL GET THERE... EVENTUALLY IOWA CITY - CRHALVILLE - NORTH LIRERTT - UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HIDES "Writers and Riders" Slow Roll - University Heights and Iowa City Thursday, May 25th, 6pm Start: Happy Hollow Park Finish: University Heights Community Center (1302 Melrose Ave) ISlow Roll North Liberty Saturday, June 17th, 10am Start/Finish: North Liberty Community Center ISlow Roll Coralville Monday, July 31st, 6pm Start/Finish: S.T. Morrison Park ISlow Roll Iowa City Wednesday, August 16th, 5.45pm Start/Finish: City Park Slow rolls are short community and family -orientated bike rides traveling at a leisurely pace (7-10 mph). These rides are typically followed by a social hour with entertainment and often have a theme or relate to another community event. _r CITY F IOWA Gn '! UKX00n��E,. CORALVILLE B�C' 1 l i r"III� _+ ®i�� � CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319)356-5009 FAX www. icgov. o rg Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on Monday. Late Addition Consent Calendar Item 2d. Resolution and Motions: Item 2d(14) REAP Grant -Hickory Hill Park - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application for Hickory Hill Park and to sign a grant agreement if awarded. Comment: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant from the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources for $200,000 for ecological habitat, forest, and stream bank restoration for Hickory Hill Park. No local match is required. The grant process requires the City Council to authorize the submission. If awarded, this resolution also authorizes the City Manager to sign the grant agreement. Late Handouts: Consent Calendar Item 2d. Resolutions and Motions: Item 2d(7) Space Sharing Agreement with Johnson County Ambulance Service — Page 2 of Indemnification Agreement was omitted in original packet and is being distributed now. Item 2f. Correspondence Item 2f(7) Mary Kirkpatrick: Info Packet of 7127: Memo from Council Member Cole: Upcoming Budget Work Session To: Council From: Councilman Cole Re: Upcoming Budget Work Session Date: July 27, 2017 Late Handouts Distributed 7/3i 11'] (Date) Tic, As our staff enters its budget preparation season, I would like to seek support on expanding and possibly improving the UniverCity Program, and for staff to come up with a participatory budgeting pilot for the upcoming budget year. First, I believe we need to expand and reimagine our UniverCity Program. This program has been one of our most essential programs. It has been absolutely essential to neighborhood stabilization and will be even more important as we adapt to recent occupancy Legislation. At this juncture, I do not want to put a price tag on "expansion" as we simply do not know what the other competing priorities will be as City staff conducts its budget review process this Fall, but I would like to see a significant expansion. As for how we could reimagine the program, it is too early to flesh out all of the details at this stage; however, I will provide some examples as to how we might improve the program. Right now the UniverCity program is focused exclusively on reconverting houses to single family. That should remain a key part of the program; however, should we add multi -unit dwellings, or provide some time for an owner occupied dwelling to convert to single family? For example, suppose a recent graduate wishes to own a home, but cannot afford to purchase the whole property. Could the UniverCity Program assist such a person to purchase the property with the expectation that he or she could rent the other two units as long as it remained owner occupied? This type of modification will allow access to a wider variety of incomes, and address our twin goals of affordability and promoting long term residents in our neighborhoods while ensuring an adequate supply of rental units. Could we partner with other housing non -profits to assist with fund raising? Or Matching grants? Fund a separate non-profit with mandate to serve same goals? These are illustrations of possible changes. Staff, community members, or existing UniverCity residents may have other ideas as to how the program could be improved. I do not propose to flesh out all of the details at this direction, but I am confident that this could provide sufficient direction for our staff to identify possible changes to address a wider variety of housing types and income levels. Secondly, I would like to propose a participatory budgeting pilot project. I believe we should encourage greater public participation on some parts of our budgeting process. Some of our best ideas come from community members. The general idea that we could explore is that to set aside a funds for four areas of the City. We could invite residents from each zone to make proposals as to how those funds could be used for either community improvement projects, or community events. Again, at this stage, I do not believe we need to work out all of the details. The National League of Cities has a number of model participatory budget models that we could use, or adapt if necessary. Upon review, Staff could then bring it up for a work session. 2 IP15 MINUTES PRELIMINARY IOWA CITY BOARD OF APPEALS THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017 HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Roffman, Scott McDonough, Andrea French, John Gay MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Walker STAFF PRESENT: Tim Hennes (Sr. Building Inspector), Sue Dulek (Asst. City Attorney), Stan Laverman (Sr. Housing Inspector), John Yapp (Development Services Coordinator), Brian Greer (Fire Marshall), Jann Ream (Code Enforcement Specialist, acting as minute taker) OTHERS PRESENT: Crissy Caganelli, Dan Broffit, Steve Schornhorst RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None CALL TO ORDER: John Roffman called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM Request for a Variance from the Housing Code Sections 17-5-17 F.1.f & 17-5-17 G1 (proposed building at 820 Cross Park Avenue) Tim Hennes explained the request was a variance for two requirements in the Iowa City Housing Code: the natural light requirement and the bedroom escapelrescue window requirement. He explained that Sue Dulek would give the Board some criteria to help them with their determination. She specified that this was a variance —not an appeal. And that the applicants were asking for a determination that the two provisions in question should not apply to their particular situation. She explained that of the four findings listed in the Housing Code that could be applied to a variance request, only two applied: #1 -That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the a strict letter of any notice or order; and #4- Such a variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the code in securing the public health, safety and general welfare. Crissy Caganelli explained the position of the applicants and provided background for the project. The project is to provide permanent supportive housing for 24 persons who meet the HUD definition of the chronically homeless and have a diagnosed disability. These are also people who are frequently cycling through the criminal justice system, emergency and medical services and shelters and who continue to cycle back to homelessness. And while services will be offered to these individuals to help with any drug or alcohol issues, it is not required that they be clean and sober to be provided housing. Caganelli said, with all that in mind, the spaces have been specifically designed for this type of individual and input from other similar providers across the nation was used in the design process. Roffman stated that, in their application, they said it was critical that the window was in the living room and not the bedroom and asked for explanation. Caganelli said that the individuals who would be tenants have PRELIMINARY years and years of substance abuse and living on the streets. Because of that, their decision making abilities have been compromised. So, for example, based on input from other providers, when the window has been in the bedroom, tenants have gone to the windows with no clothing on. She said there is a clear difference in the decision making process and they want to provide protection for the neighborhood and any ramifications that may fall back on the tenants and staff. They want to remove the window from any immediate line of sight from the bedroom or bathroom so that a tenant does not immediately get drawn to the window when they might not be fully clothed. Dan Broffit stated their rationale for granting the variance starting with the escape/rescue window requirement. He explained that this requirement in the Housing Code is similar to the language in the International Building Code (IBC). He said that, in the IBC, there is an exception to that requirement if a sprinkler system is provided. He also stated that this would not be classified as a residential occupancy but would be classified as an institutional occupancy and that all of the safeguards required for an institutional occupancy would be provided. He also stated that there will be staff on site 24 hours a day so there will additional eyes and ears on the ground at all times. Unfortunately, the Housing Code does not differentiate between residential and institutional occupancies — it just refers to dwelling units. Therefore, it does not offer that same exception — so the variance is necessary. He then addressed the requirement for natural light in every habitable room. He explained that these units were a kind of hybrid between a 1 bedroom unit and an efficiency unit. There will be an opening between the bedroom and living room but no door. The opening, however, will be less than the 50% opening minimum needed for the areas to be considered one large room. He said that the window will be large enough to exceed the percentage of natural light required for the whole area. Broffit also explained that, because of the challenges of the site, the units are long and narrow which also makes it difficult to bring in natural light separately to these areas. He said that the natural light requirement is there to make sure units are livable spaces and he felt their floor plan met the spirit of the code. Hennes stated that their plan would be compliant with the building code as adopted. McDonough asked if any precedent would be set if the variance was approved. Hennes stated no. Roffman asked what would happen if, in the future, this particular use ceased and the building simply became an apartment building. Hennes said the variance would carry over. John Yapp stated it was the City's concern that it not become a precedent. He said that identifying the unique systems to be put in place such as the population to be served, the enhanced safety systems and the 24 hours staffing are important to be specified as justification for any variance. McDonough asked Brian Greer if the Fire Department had any issues with the plan. Greer said no because of the enhanced safety systems. Stan Laverman also said he had no issues with it. John Gay stated that the space really functions as one room and that there is plenty of natural light. McDonough added that he felt this was a good contribution to the community. MOTION: French moved to approve the variance from Housing Code sections 17-5-17F.1.f and 17-5- 17G.1 based on the unnecessary hardships in carrying out the strict letter of the code and because the variance would be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the code. McDonough seconded. Further discussion: None VOTE: The variance was approved with a unanimous vote 4-0. PRELIMINARY ADJOURNMENT Roffman adjourned the meeting at 4:20 Chairperson, Board of Appeals Date Board of Appeals Attendance Record 2016 NAME TERM EXPIRES, Jan -17 Feb -17 Mar -17 Apr-17.May-17aJun-17i Jul -17 Aug -17 Sep -17 Oct-17,Nov-17 Dec -17 - - - Andrea French -7-12/M/2017 12/31/2017 X X -- T John Roffman 12%3112017 X - -- - —� - X - - -- - -- - - a--- - r - -f Scott McD_on_ough 12/31/202.1 _ X _ rt r T ..- John Gay I _ 12/31/2018 O/E _ X - �- Jim Walker 12/31/2018 ^ X KEY — 1-- X = present ------ 0-- absent -- O/E=absent/excused NM = No meeting - - - - - - - - - - _= not a member - - - --- - - T - - - - X" = present by phone - — - - - — — ---- r - - IP16 EDC May 25, 2017 PRELIMINARY MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 25, 2017 EMMA HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL, 11:00 A.M. Members Present: Rockne Cole, Susan Mims, Jim Throgmorton Staff Present: Ashley Monroe, Simon Andrew, Geoff Fruin, Wendy Ford, Eleanor Dilkes Others Present: Nancy Bird (ICDD), Tim Furman (Cruise, Furman LLC), Martha Norbeck (C -Wise Consulting), Karyl Bohnsack (Greater Iowa City HBA), Tom Banta (ICAD), Kate Moreland (ICAD), Mark Ginsberg (MC Ginsberg), Michelle Galvin, Dulcinea, Charlie Eastham (CWJ), Nick Lindsley (Neumann Monson) RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Cole moved to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2017 meeting as presented. Throgmorton seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0. Throgmorton moved to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2017 meeting as presented. Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairperson Mims called the meeting to order at 11:02 A.M. She then asked those present to introduce themselves. Cole moved to approve the minutes from the April 5, 2017 meeting as presented. Throgmorton seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0. Throgmorton moved to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2017 meeting as presented. Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0. REVIEW TIF POLICY REFINEMENTS TO DATE: Mims began the discussion by stating that they may want to review the process and procedure that they would like to use to complete the TIF policy review. She added that there are a few things they need to consider, including two recently memos received today — one from the Downtown District and one from Mayor Throgmorlon. She noted that any changes to the TIF policy will greatly influence the downtown, and because of that, the Downtown District has asked for a sit-down meeting with the Economic Development EDC May 25, 2017 2 PRELIMINARY Committee to discuss their concerns. Mims said she thinks this would be a good idea, especially before they finalize their recommendations to the full Council. Mims stated that she finds it difficult when they are working through issues, such as the TIF policy, to digest all of the information they have received, especially minutes prior to a meeting. She added that she is a little concerned about how far they should take today's discussion, given that they are still gathering public input. Mims then asked staff if any further information had been received. Ford stated that they did receive more information from Martha Norbeck on LEED certification today, as well. Mims then asked other Members what their thoughts are on how far they want to go with today's discussion. Throgmorton stated that he would never oppose a sit-down meeting, but he did question the process. He noted that others, besides the downtown area, will also be affected by changes to the TIF policy. Therefore, he questions having a sit-down with just the Downtown District and no one else. Mims said Throgmorton makes a good point, especially given the potential significance of changes that might be adopted. Agreeing, she said they could do several sit-down meetings with stakeholders. Cole noted that his only concern is the question of time. He believes they have engaged in a very thorough process so far. He added that he would like to get a document to Council relatively soon. Cole noted that the question of the Comp Plan downtown and height, as well as the LEED issue appear to be the only things left to iron out. He again stated that he believes they have spent quite a bit of time already gathering information from others and that he would like to move forward on this as quickly as possible. Throgmorton then asked Dilkes for clarification on what form the draft would go to the full Council, a resolution or an ordinance. She said it would be a resolution. Throgmorton noted that they could have several public hearings during the reading process in the full Council. He agreed with Cole, that they have been working on this for some time now and it is probably time to move forward. He would like to see the Committee discuss the outstanding issues of building height and LEED certification, to see if they can move forward on these. Mims stated that she is concerned that they may be disregarding some very valuable public input, given that there is now more detail for the public to see and respond to. She believes giving stakeholders more opportunity to weigh in at this point makes complete sense, given that the public now has a good idea of where the Committee is heading with their recommendations. Fruin spoke briefly to how public meetings for such input would need to be handled. Throgmorton added that he believes they should make as many decisions as they can today, especially the two issues already mentioned. He added that he welcomes any public input that comes their way. Referring to the sustainability section of the staff memo, Ford noted that Staff recommends developers seeking financial assistance be required to build LEED Silver certified buildings. She noted staff does not recommend that at least 8 of the LEED points be earned from the Energy Efficiency category. A suggestion had been made that the new policies should require at least 8 of the LEED points earned must come from the 'Energy Efficiency' category. Ford continued, noting that since the last Economic Development Committee meeting, staff met with Martha Norbeck, the architect who made the suggestion, and two other local architects with LEED certification experience. Staff gained understanding from these meetings about LEED and the idea of requiring at least eight points from the Energy Efficiency category. Ford said after discussions, the 8 points seem feasible, however, staff is not recommending this requirement as staff feels the LEED standards are continually updated and nationally accepted. Instead, additional points could be noted as something that would add appeal to a project, but should be left up to the developer. EDC May 25, 2017 3 PRELIMINARY Throgmorton said he believes the TIF policy should help the City achieve its carbon emission reduction goals and that the 8 points should be required, along with the LEED Silver certification Cole stated that he agrees that both the LEED Silver certification with eight Energy Efficiency points should be required for TIF assistance. Fruin clarified that this recommendation is for the City -University Urban Renewal Area, which includes downtown and Riverfront Crossings. Mims stated again, she believes LEED Silver certification is good, but that she would like to see it as 'preferred' yet not 'required' for TIF assistance. She believes that it could potentially lock the City in to situations where there may be other strong community benefits and for whatever reason, the Silver certification would be very difficult to achieve or cost prohibitive, otherwise negating a good project with clear public benefit. She said she is not in favor of requiring LEED Silver certification plus eight points in the 'energy efficiency' category. Cole and Throgmorton reiterated their support for required LEED Silver certification, including at least eight points earned under'energy efficiency.' Moving on to building heights, Ford noted Mayor Throgmorton's request that substantial weight be given to projects seeking TIF falling within the desired heights shown on the downtown and Riverfront Crossings master plan's building height map. Staff is recommending flexibility regarding heights. Further, staff recommends that any new policy clearly states what circumstances will merit consideration for additional height. Throgmorton then referred to the memo he had emailed earlier in the day. He summarized it, highlighting for Members what he believes should be a part of the TIF policy. Throgmorton noted that what he is going to suggest first has to do with the downtown area only, not the Riverfront Crossings area. He read from his memo the wording that he is proposing for the TIF policy changes. Cole said he likes the suggested proposals by Throgmorton and that they are basically part of the ongoing conversation they have been having. He then stated, regarding exceptions to the Desired Heights map from the Master Plan, he has not made up his mind yet on what these should be but that he is open to discussing these further. His overarching goal is that any deviation a developer proposes should have to be accompanied by a declaration of how the deviation is going to benefit the community. Cole also believes that any time a deviation is sought, it needs to be done as soon as possible so that there are no surprises down the road and the community has plenty of time to weigh in. Cole stated that he would like to adopt the suggested language and move forward with the full Council, and that they can always amend the resolution in the future if the need arises. Mims stated her concern with the Comprehensive Plan being tied so tightly to this because the Comp Plan is meant to be an 'aspirational document,' in terms of how the City would like things to look. Noting the Desired Height map within the Comp Plan, Mims stated she would like to see the current zoning of every piece of property in the downtown area, with the current heights shown as well. She noted how everyone has a different idea of what is good for downtown. Mims asked what is meant by'corner locations should be reserved for tall buildings,' as stated in the Comp Plan. She asked if that means 15 stories or five stories on a particular corner. Cole then spoke to several occasions in the past year where a developer has raised questions about whether a project would make it through Council. Mims asked for an example, and both Cole and Throgmorton suggested Jesse Allen's project. Cole continued, stating that he is not EDC May 25, 2017 4 PRELIMINARY seeing concern with this issue, that he believes they have been able to work with developers when there has been a question of what Council desires. Mims spoke to the need for confidentiality in some situations, where a developer would want to be further along in the process before coming to Council and making their plans public. Throgmorton responded to Mims' comments. Regarding the Comp Plan being aspirational, he said he believes it is dismissive to describe the plan this way. He believes the aspirational aspect of the plan is what makes it so profoundly important because it memorializes what the people of Iowa City have chosen as the general direction they want the community to go. Throgmorton said tools like economic development policies and zoning codes are intended to help implement the Comp Plan. He said he believes deviations from the Plan are possible, but that developers need to justify them. Fruin addressed the bullet points in Mayor Throgmorton's memo. First noting the comment that ,new development should be located on sites that do not contain historic buildings,' Fruin stated that the Urban Renewal Plan already precludes any project that would alter a historic property. Second, noting the comment that 'Ground floor retail, not blank walls, should be on street frontages on the City Plaza,' Fruin stated that this is already built into the zoning code standards and design review process. Third, noting 'Upper floors should contain office, commercial, and residential uses,' Fruin stated that he is not sure what other uses could be on these upper floors. Fourth, that'Buildings should be built to the property line,' is already a requirement in the CB -10 zone. Regarding the fifth point, about building heights and that'taller buildings should have a lower base,' Fruin noted that this is already a part of the zoning code, as is the design review process. Lastly, regarding the final point, that 'parking (only be) located both on street and behind storefronts in the downtown,' Fruin stated that surface parking is not allowed nor is going to occur in the immediate downtown area. Regarding deviations from the Desired Heights map, Fruin stated that these situations would need to come to Council at a fairly early stage in the development process in order to see if Council would consider a deviation from the map. He added that the reality is that some developers may do this, but others will not. Mims addressed the height issue, specifically the Desired Heights map and the range of heights it suggests calls out, stating that she believes they need a definition of what 'taller' means. She noted an example as the Meardon Law Firm building lot at Linn and College Streets shown as being only a 4-6 story building in the Desired Heights map, despite being on the corner, an example of inconsistency in the desired heights map. She said she thinks the Desired Heights map needs a serious review. Throgmorton stated that perhaps they need to have a discussion regarding the Desired Heights map, and understand how the map came to be, saying it was likely the product of urban design professionals. Throgmorton asked if the entire area in question is zoned CB -10, and Fruin affirmed that most is CB -10 with a few publicly -zoned properties mixed in. EDC May 25, 2017 5 PRELIMINARY Cole then spoke to the height issue, saying that it may well have been developed this way to avoid a mix of structure heights, intermingling 15 story buildings with lower story ones, and the resulting mix of heights and uses. Mims went back to the wording 'taller on the corners,' asking for further clarification. Throgmorton stated that this was undoubtedly an urban design recommendation made at that time. Pointing out an example of the confusing nature of the Comp Plan, Mims stated the example of the Law Firm building on the corner, that 'taller' there could mean as few as 2 stories, since 2 is taller than the one existing, yet the Desired Heights map shows 4-6 stories and the text in the plan calls for the highest, 7-12 story buildings, on corners. She questioned what 'taller' is in this case. Mims stated that Fruin has made some good points regarding redundancy in the policy. She asked if he could see any problems in the future should something get changed in a zoning policy that could then have a negative effect on this policy. Fruin stated that the Council would have to actively change the zoning language or do an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan, both of which are very public processes to strip out the items in question. Throgmorton then stated that he believes these bullet points are still valuable in that they give a potential applicant a checklist that relates back to the Comprehensive Plan. He suggested that there also be reference in this list to the Urban Renewal Plan and to the zoning code as well. Cole spoke briefly to the redundancy issue, noting that he believes it will make it easier for the public to follow. Fruin spoke briefly about some previous issues with development projects and the fit with the Comp Plan. Throgmorton said he thinks they need to be more precise about what would justify deviations. He suggested staff come back to them with a refined version of what he has provided, along with any public input, and that they revisit this topic. Fruin asked if it would be helpful to also show on the map any properties that are deemed historic. Members agreed that this would be very helpful. Mims stated that she would be interested in making part of their next meeting an opportunity for them to engage in dialogue with members of the public. She asked if Members are interested in this. No one affirmed. Throgmorton stated that he has a different recommendation and asked if they could extend this meeting another 15 minutes. Mims stated that she is unable to stay that long today due to other commitments. Throgmorton stated that he would like them to finish the remainder of the document before having a meeting with the public. Fruin asked for some clarification on directions for staff, to which Members responded. The directions are to key in on the bullet points. Throgmorton then stated that he would be curious to get some insight from staff about the rationale concerning the building height map. STAFF TIME: Ford stated that they had a very good turnout at Kirkwood Community College for the program called "Building Business Basics,' to which 60 people attended. EDC May 25, 2017 6 PRELIMINARY COMMITTEE TIME: None. OTHER BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Throgmorton moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 P.M. Cole seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. EDC May 25, 2017 7 PRELIMINARY Council Economic Development Committee ATTENDANCE RECORD 2016-2017 Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused TERM 4 oLa w A A N NAME EXP. 0I A T Of O1 � 01 V V V V Rockne Cole 01/02/18 X X X X X X X X X X X Susan Mims 01/02/18 X X X X X X X X X X X Jim 01/02/18 X X X X X X X X X X X Throgmorton Key: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused Draft Minutes of the City of Iowa City's Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting July 18, 2017 Halling Conference Room 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 1. Call to Order Chair Hanrahan called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Commission Members Present: Jeff Falk, Adil Adams, Tahuanty Pena, Kim Hanrahan, Eliza Willis, Barbara Kutzko. Commission Members Absent: Joe Coulter, Shams Ghoneim, Andrea Cohen. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. 2. Recommendations to City Council: No. 3. Approval of June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes: Vice Chair Willis moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Adams. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0. (Kutzko abstained as she was not present on this meeting date). 4. Approval of the Human Rights Annual Report for FY17: Vice Chair Willis moved to approve the annual report with the amendment to add two dates from the Know Your Rights series to the report; the motion was seconded by Kutzko. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0. 5. Proposal to Change the Social Justice Racial Equity Grant Process and Evaluation Rubric for FYI 8: At its training meeting on January 9, 2018, the Commission will go over a generic grant application to train Commissioners on how to review and evaluate grant applications. The Commission will then hold a meeting on January 16, 2018, where members will discuss the applications submitted. Prior to this meeting, members will be required to send their ranking of the applications to staff to place in a spreadsheet. The number range for ranking of applications will be based on the number of applicants, but "1" will be the highest designation an application can receive. Rankings will be shared at the meeting on January 16. The Commission will also decide at this meeting if they wish to direct correspondence to applicants via staff or through direct communication at the meeting. The Commission has the right to restrict the amount of funding an organization can use for professional services during the funding allocation process. If needed, members will further discuss funding allocations at its regular meeting on January 23, 2018. 6. Collaborating with Community Organizations: This outreach will take place as a part of the Rapid Response Team. 7. Review Human Rights Commission's Projects groups/subcommittees: The discussion on how to review the progress of Commission subcommittees will be added to an agenda for discussion in early 2018 when the Commission will have three new members. 8. Proposal to Evaluate Process for Considering Nominations for Youth Ally Award and Keynote Speaker for the Human Rights Breakfast: In the future, when considering the selection of a youth ally recipient for the youth awards and a keynote speaker for the human rights breakfast, a motion will be made to discuss all nominations prior to making a motion for a specific person. 9. Human Rights Annual Award Breakfast: Pena and Willis will serve on the subcommittee to select recipients for awards in 2017. Commissioners will select one additional member at its August meeting date. Jean Lloyd- Jones will serve as the keynote speaker. 10. Building and Crossing Bridges Together: A tentative agenda has been prepared for the program which includes a panel discussion. Members will seek other sponsors to offset the costs for refreshments. Members will also inquire as to whether Hancher will provide free or reduced price tickets to attendees. 11. Iowa City Community School District Equity Committee: At its last meeting, committee members discussed Dr. Callahan's report on reading proficiency. The committee is also looking for new members. More information on the equity board is available on the district's equity site. https://www.iowacityschools.org/domain/64. 12. Announcements from Commissioners: Willis reported on another great Juneteenth celebration that was held on June 24. Hanrahan attended Party in the Park at the Reno Park location. Adams spoke on parking difficulties at a local apartment complex. Kutzko will attend Party in the Park at the Mercer location. 13. Announcements from Staff: Copies of Butterfly Mosque will be provided to Commissioners within the next week. The August regular meeting is being held on a Wednesday and not a Tuesday. Next regular meeting date Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 5:30 PM. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM. Human Rights Commission Attendance Record 2016/2017 Commissioner Term Exp. 1/17/17 2/21/17 3/14/17 4/25/2017 5/16/17 6/20/17 7/18/17 B. Kutzko 1/2020 Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present J. Falk 1/2020 Present Present Present Present Present Present Present T. Pena 1/2020 ----------- ---------- ----------- Present Present Present Present J.Coulter 1/2019 Present Present Excused Present Present Present Excused A. Adams 1/2019 Present Present Present I Present A Present Present Present E. Willis 1/2019 Present Present Present Present Excused Present Present A.Cohen 1/2018 Present Present Present Excused Present Excused Excused K. Hanrahan 1/2018 Present Present Present Excused Present Present Present S. Ghoneim 1/2018 Present Present Present Present Excused Present Excused MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 20, 2017 — 7:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING E M MA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Freerks, Carolyn Dyer Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin (via phone), Max Parsons, Mark Signs, Jodie Theobald MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Sylvia Bochner, Sara Hektoen, John Yapp OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Long, Sara Barron, Tammy Kramer RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: By a vote of 7-0 the Commission set a public hearing on an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to amend the Southwest District Plan to change the land use designation of property located north at 1160 Highway 1 from Single Family/Duplex Residential to General Commercial. By a vote of 6-1 (Martin voting no) the Commission recommended approval of CPA16-00005 an addendum to the North District Plan, to: A. Adopt the land use map dated April 12, 2017 B. Adopt the Sensitive Areas Inventory dated April 5, 2017 C. Adopt the following goals: a. Housing Goal: Upon redevelopment of Forest View Mobile Home Park, the developer/owner should provide relocation assistance to the residents that includes replacement housing, preferably in the immediate area, advisory services and moving expenses. Said relocation assistance must be offered and made available prior to any demolition of existing homes as part of any first phase of development. A relocation plan must be made available to residents. b. Housing Goal: Any development of multi -family residential adjacent to the Mackinaw Village neighborhood must incorporate design standards, setbacks, woodland buffers, low-level lighting, and other methods to maintain the livability of the Mackinaw Village neighborhood. c. Commercial and Institutional Uses Goal: To preserve the scenic character of this primary entrance to the City, any redevelopment of property along Dubuque St must adhere to strict design guidelines imposed through a Conditional Zoning Agreement (CZA). Such design guidelines will address building fagade and materials, sign placement, setbacks from the street, screening and tree preservation. d. Commercial and Institutional uses goal: A buffer of existing trees and vegetation should be preserved between the Dubuque Street right of way and any development. Woodlands in between Knollwood Lane homes and commercial development should be preserved to provide a distance and visual buffer. For properties fronting on Dubuque Street, the percentage of preserved woodlands should exceed minimum code requirements. Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 2 of 9 e. Transportation Goal: Upon redevelopment of property west of Dubuque St and south of Interstate 80, access to Dubuque Street for south -bound traffic north of Foster Road may be allowed provided that the access point/ intersection is designed to accommodate anticipated traffic volumes from the developing area west of Dubuque St, south of Interstate 80. By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommended forwarding to the City Council the following statement: The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends cooperation between Dubuque Street LLC (and successors), Idyllwild, the City and other property owners in the Idyllwild watershed to address and resolve stormwater issues. By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommended approval of REZ17-00012 a proposal to rezone approximately 2500 square feet of property located at 114 E Prentiss Street from Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) to Riverfront Crossings -Central Crossings (RFC -CX). CALL TO ORDER: Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ITEM (CPA17-00002): Setting a public hearing on an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to amend the Southwest District Plan to change the land use designation of property located north at 1160 Highway 1 from Single Family/Duplex Residential to General Commercial. Yapp noted this would be setting a hearing for August 3, 2017. Hensch moved to set a public hearing on an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to amend the Southwest District Plan to change the land use designation of property located north at 1160 Highway 1 from Single Family/Duplex Residential to General Commercial. Parsons seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ITEM (CPA16-00005): A public hearing on an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to amend the North District Plan for approximately 70 acres west of Dubuque Street, south of Interstate 80, and north and east of Mission Point Road and Mackinaw Drive, to modify the land use map, adopt a sensitive areas survey, and add certain housing, transportation and design goals. Yapp began by showing again where the land in question is located. Staff has recommended the adoption of certain goals regarding the change of land use for this area. Yapp showed the land use map the applicant is requesting with highway/neighborhood commercial use, low- Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 3 of 9 medium density mixed -residential, and multi -family residential. Staff is recommending in addition to the adoption of the land use map also the adoption of the sensitive areas inventory associated with the application. The applicant submitted this evening a graphic related to the Dubuque Street entryway. Staff is recommending an additional goal stating "a buffer of trees and vegetation should be preserved between the Dubuque Street right of way and any development. Woodlands in between Knollwood Lane homes and commercial development should be preserved to provide a distance and visual buffer. For properties fronting on Dubuque Street, the percentage of preserved woodlands should exceed minimum code requirements." Yapp explained that what the applicant is attempting to do with their graphic is to illustrate how those goals will be achieved. Yapp noted this is a concept graphic. Freerks opened the public hearing. Steve Long (HBK Engineering) stated that after the last Commission meeting Kevin Munson and himself met with Yapp to discuss the goal that was just recommended by Staff and what would work to preserve the beautiful entryway to Iowa City. As previously stated, the development is called Forest View and their goal is to keep as much of the forest as possible while balancing it with the need for the residential and commercial added to the area. Long reiterated that this is just a concept and won't have exact graphics until grading plans are put together once the lots are sold to be developed. However they can comfortably state they can preserve at the new Foster Road interchange with Dubuque Street 20 feet of the existing and add 15 feet of heavily landscaped area. Long also noted that south, where the marketplace is proposed, they are confident 30-40 feet of vegetation could be preserved, with another 15-20 feet heavily landscaped. They will be able to do that by putting in substantial retaining walls adjacent to the new development. Hensch noted that the main sidewalk will extend all the way to Dubuque Street and asked if that will be the main focal point or will the main focal point extend all the way down to Foster Road. Long said they will work with Staff on that, understanding Hensch's point that it might be better to direct pedestrians off Dubuque Street and onto the new road. Yapp noted that the dark green color on the graphic reflects private property (the applicant's property) and the right-of-way area is not shaded. Long noted that the right-of-way vegetation would also be preserved. The 20 feet he mentioned earlier would be in addition to the right-of- way. Sara Barron (Executive Director, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition) noted the memo they sent in advance of this meeting and wanted to take a moment to publically recognize a few of the points in the memo. The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition would like to acknowledge the outstanding process used to develop the Forest View redevelopment proposal not only in support of affordable housing—both the scope of this project in its current form and its value as a potential model to replicate for future projects. Including: 1. relying on input of the affected residents; 2. making a concerted effort to offer translation services and 1-1 meeting opportunities where appropriate; 3. adopting communication strategies such as providing information in multiple languages and other examples of awareness of cultural, language, and/or class barriers to participation in the process; Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 4 of 9 4. welcoming advocacy and oversight from groups such as the Center for Worker Justice; 5. considering the plan's long-term impact on the stability of affordable housing, including a path to home ownership; 6. implementing relocation assistance options for residents that include affordable- for - them housing at their current location; and 7. preserving sensitive environmental areas. Barron recognizes that a tremendous amount of work went into this proposal from a number of involved parties including the Commission, City Staff, City Council, developers and engineers. She reiterated the impact this project will have because of the involvement of the affected residents and thanked everyone that made that possible. Signs noted as President of the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition he has recused himself from about three meetings where various committees and boards discussed this and was very careful to not be participating in this recommendation. Freerks asked about the wooded area to the west of the development (where the concrete and buildings will be) and if that would be green space of is something else anticipated there. Long stated most of that land is actually City right-of-way and some wetlands in the bottom of the ravine so it would not be developed. Freerks also asked about the area between Laura Drive and Dubuque Street and Long stated that is planned to be green space. Freerks closed the public hearing. Hensch moved to approve CPA16-00005 an addendum to the North District Plan, to: D. Adopt the land use map dated April 12, 2017 E. Adopt the Sensitive Areas Inventory dated April 5, 2017 F. Adopt the following goals: a. Housing Goal: Upon redevelopment of Forest View Mobile Home Park, the developer/owner should provide relocation assistance to the residents that includes replacement housing, preferably in the immediate area, advisory services and moving expenses. Said relocation assistance must be offered and made available prior to any demolition of existing homes as part of any first phase of development. A relocation plan must be made available to residents. b. Housing Goal: Any development of multi -family residential adjacent to the Mackinaw Village neighborhood must incorporate design standards, setbacks, woodland buffers, low-level lighting, and other methods to maintain the livability of the Mackinaw Village neighborhood. c. Commercial and Institutional Uses Goal: To preserve the scenic character of this primary entrance to the City, any redevelopment of property along Dubuque St must adhere to strict design guidelines imposed through a Conditional Zoning Agreement (CZA). Such design guidelines will address building fa9ade and materials, sign placement, setbacks from the street, screening and tree preservation. d. Commercial and Institutional uses goal: A buffer of existing trees and vegetation should be preserved between the Dubuque Street right of way and any development. Woodlands in between Knollwood Lane homes and commercial development should be preserved to provide a distance and Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 5 of 9 visual buffer. For properties fronting on Dubuque Street, the percentage of preserved woodlands should exceed minimum code requirements. e. Transportation Goal: Upon redevelopment of property west of Dubuque St and south of Interstate 80, access to Dubuque Street for south -bound traffic north of Foster Road may be allowed provided that the access point/ intersection is designed to accommodate anticipated traffic volumes from the developing area west of Dubuque St, south of Interstate 80. Parsons seconded the motion. Freerks noted her appreciation on all parties for the effort that has gone into this amendment and discussion. This is a large amendment but really hopes it does benefit the community. She does still have concerns about the green space as well as light and noise from a gas station but at this point it is just about opening the door for the next steps and that all steps are very carefully thought through. Signs agrees and feels this is a step and there are several opportunities to address details as this area develops. He hopes the developers will take what they've heard at these discussions and proceed with the best intentions. Hensch added he hopes the applicant and developers do not take a minimalist approach to meeting the stipulations and instead move forward with the spirit in which the discussions and goals have been vocalized. He noted there have been past situations where the Commission has been disappointed with the result of a development not fulfilling the spirit of the discussions. He added this is an exciting project and he really wants to see it succeed. Parsons stated they all want this to succeed and noted he has been pleased with all the collaboration and communication that has gone on. It is a sensitive community and he is very pleased with the relocation plan and all that is being preserved. Martin noted that she is still apprehensive and the comment that this opens up a whole lot of other possibilities actually makes her even more nervous because what if this development doesn't go the way they all hope it does. Dyer also shared her appreciation for all the efforts to try to make this development compatible with the neighborhood and the greenway along the highway. She is also impressed with the efforts made to provide housing for the people who are already a community so they can maintain a community. She feels the developers should be congratulated for that. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-1 (Martin dissenting). Freerks added there has been good discussions regarding stormwater management and wishes to thank everyone who has been part of those discussions and efforts to successfully work on those issues. The Commission has drafted some wording that Staff will pass onto City Council. Yapp noted last Friday Staff (engineering staff, City Manager, and City Attorney) met with representatives from Dubuque Street LLC and Idyllwild. It was a productive conversation and they are all working toward cooperation with the diversion project and possible pump station for Idyllwild. Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 6 of 9 Parsons moved to recommend the Commission forward to the City Council the following statement: The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends cooperation between Dubuque Street LLC (and successors), Idyllwild, the City and other property owners in the Idyllwild watershed to address and resolve stormwater issues. Theobald seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REZONING / DEVELOPMENT ITEM (REZ17-00012): Discussion of an application submitted by Roby Miller, is for a rezoning of approximately 2500 square feet from Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) zone to Riverfront Crossings Central Crossings Subdistrict (RFC -CS) zone for property located at 114 E. Prentiss Street. Bochner presented the Staff report noting the property is at the intersection of Clinton and Prentiss Streets. It is currently zoned Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential and the applicant proposed to rezone it to Riverfront Crossings Central Crossings Subdistrict. Bochner showed images of the property, it is currently a two-story building that was built in 1961 and used as an office building with four units of residential. In 1989, an Islamic Mosque acquired the building and received a Special Exception to change the use of the property to Religious/Private Group Assembly use but they stopped using the building and it has been vacant for some time. The applicant has submitted a concept drawing of the proposed improvements. They would like to convert the existing building into a duplex with one unit on each floor. They would also like to remove pavement in the side yard and add landscaping to provide more open space for residents, repaint the exterior, and modify the building so that the front entrance faces the street and the address is clearly marked. Bochner noted the proposed zoning, Riverfront Crossings Central Crossings Subdistrict is intended for moderate intensity mixed use development in buildings with entries opening onto pedestrian friendly streets. A duplex would be a permitted use in this zone. Because this is a very small parcel, opportunities for redevelopment are very limited. The surrounding neighborhood has a lot of apartments, including some that are new and developed to Riverfront Crossings standards. As a multi -family dwelling this property would be compatible. With regards to parking, Bochner noted in the building's prior use as office space the building would have required six parking spaces (but was grandfathered in to not having to provide those). When converted into a duplex it will require less than six spaces, and because the proposed use would require fewer spaces than the current use, no additional parking spaces would be required. Additionally the location is directly adjacent to the City's new parking facility, future tenants would be able to purchase a permit to park in the facility if they have a car or use on street parking. Staff recommends approval of REZ17-00012 a proposal to rezone approximately 2500 square feet of property located at 114 E Prentiss Street from Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) to Riverfront Crossings -Central Crossings (RFC -CX). Tammy Kramer (Blank & McCune Real Estate Company) is working as the agent for the Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 - Formal Meeting Page 7 of 9 applicant, Roby Miller. Miller is a young entrepreneur and is very thoughtful and excited about this project. He only wants to improve the community. He recently purchased a home in Manville Heights he plans to do a total renovation of as well. Kramer believes this project will be a great addition to the downtown setting. Freerks closed the public hearing. Signs moved to approve REZ17-00012 a proposal to rezone approximately 2500 square feet of property located at 114 E Prentiss Street from Planned High Density Multi -Family Residential (PRM) to Riverfront Crossings -Central Crossings (RFC -CX). Parsons seconded the motion. Freerks commented on how nice it was to see a renovation in this area and not a demolition Theobald noted that she feels this will integrate nicely with the new buildings in this area, it is lovely. Dyer asked about parking and that there is no parking provided on the lot. Yapp confirmed there is currently no parking on the lot and there will be no parking on the lot after renovation. There is pavement behind the building where people do park but it is not official parking spaces. A vote was taken and the motion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JULY 6, 2017 Signs moved to approve the meeting minutes of July 6, 2017 with edits. Parsons seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION: Yapp noted they handed out a flyer, Opticos Design, the consultant who is doing the form -based analysis for the South District and Northside District. The next presentation is Monday, July 24 at the public library. Yapp said they have largely completed their analysis and will be presenting their draft conclusions and recommendations. They are still seeking feedback for the next few weeks after this presentation. Freerks asked how they plan to take these very different areas and make recommendations. Yapp said it will be two separate sets of recommendations. Dyer asked if the recommendations will be online to view. Yapp said the presentation will be filmed by the cable TV and will be on Channel 4 and the recording can then be streamed through the website. The PowerPoint of the presentation will be on the City's website. Theobald asked about the old Menards building and the zoning. Is it zoned commercial and will Planning and Zoning Commission July 20, 2017 — Formal Meeting Page 8 of 9 not be used as industrial. Yapp said it is zoned intensive commercial and Proctor & Gamble has located within the facility with a temporary use permit. They have said this will just be a temporary facility until a new facility is constructed, but that could be years. The temporary use permit requires an annual renewal. Theobald said when reading the Southwest District Plan (from 2002) she wondered if it were to be updated in the future. Yapp said no updates are scheduled. The Staffs goal had been to update one of the ten districts each year, but due to other work priorities that is not always possible. This year for example they are working on the form -based code initiative. He also noted there are two districts that have yet to even have a Plan (the North Corridor and Northwest). Theobald next asked about the Mormon Trek project and if it was still progressing. Yapp replied that yes, changing Mormon Trek from four lanes to three lanes is a funded project to happen either later this year or next year. Hektoen said it has been designed, she is in the stage of doing property acquisitions for the project. Theobald asked about the new trees on Sycamore and if they are being watered properly. Additionally that brings up the topic of stipulating landscaping for projects but not the maintenance of the landscaping. Yapp said if City inspection staff are aware of dead trees or vegetation that is required, they do require replacements. Freerks voiced her disappointment on the new University building on North Dodge Street and how weak the landscaping is. Theobald added the Commission requested some trees on that parcel remain and they were removed. Yapp will look into that. Signs is happy to hear there is a responsibility for landscaping to be maintained so he will be more aware to report issues he sees. Theobald stated there is a rental property near her that removed trees they were not supposed to remove and they have never replaced them. Are they then issued fines? Yapp will have to look into that. Dyer added the same issues have happened at the HyVee and Kum & Go as well. Signs noted that he feels when it's local developers (such as the Dubuque Street LLC) they are more invested in the area and it is the out-of-town developers that really don't care. Signs asked about Commission terms. Yapp noted they do begin annually on July 1 and this year Martin's term ended but she was reappointed. Freerks and Theobald will have terms ending June 30, 2018. ADJOURNMENT: Martin moved to adjourn. Theobald seconded. A vote was taken and motion carried 7-0. 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