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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-07 Info Packet of 4/25 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET :~ ~;~4~' April 25, 2002 www.icgov.org MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IPl Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: Economic Development IP3 Letter from City Manager to Carol Thompson (JC Board of Supervisors): Cellular Communication Towers in Unincorporated Johnson County Adjacent to the Iowa City Corporate Limits IP4 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director to City Manager: Councilor Information Request IP5 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Matthews: Cigarette Permit Suspensions IP6 Memorandum from Planning & Community Development Assistant Director and Parking & Transit Director: Near Southside Transportation Center Early Childhood Learning Center IP7 Memorandum from JCCOG Human Services Intern to City Manager: Child Care for Members of Boards and Commissions [Dated April 19] IP8 Memorandum from JCCOG Human Services Intern to City Manager: Child Care for Members of Boards and Commissions [Dated April 23] IP9 Memorandum from John Stratton (PCP, B) to City Manager: Age of Consent for Search IP10 Minutes: April 10 Joint Meeting IPll Summer Downtown Events Calendar IP12 Invitation: May I Stepping Up Coalition Meeting IP13 JC Emergency Management P,elease: Lightning Kills [Pfab] IP14 Email from Council Member Pfab: Court Sides with Government in Property Case City Council Meeting Schedule and April Tentative Work Session Agendas May 6 Monday 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Ha/vat Hall I May 7 Tuesday 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Ha/vat Hall · Separate Agenda Posted I May9 Thursday 8:30a SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall · Executive Session- Personnel Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk I May 20 Monday 6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Ha/vat Hall I May 21 Tuesday 7:00p FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Ha/vat Hall · Separate Agenda Posted I May 27 Monday MEMORIAL DAY ,OUDAY- OFF CES CLOSED I June 10 Monday 6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Emma J. Harvat Hall I June 11 Tuesday 7:00p SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Emma J. Harvat Hall · Separate Agenda Posted Meeting dates/limes subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation Writers' Safe Haven Opening of First Avenue Public Power initiative Sidewalk Caf~ Hours Comprehensive Plan Amendments City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 24, 2002 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Economic Development With David Schoon's departure, I have taken the time to look at the position within the City organization, considering the resources we have and the emphasis to place on economic development as an activity. After discussions with the Director of Planning and Community Development, we have decided to shift the economic development activities within the department to the Community Development Division. The nature of the work in economic development has similarities to that in Community Development with a different clientele. Working with federal programs for projects related to Iow to moderate income populations or local incentive programs for business development require some of the same skills. Both endeavors require an ability to understand the programs, match the programs with those who will benefit, contract with the benefiting parties, and monitor those contracts. These are skills that exist in the Community Development Division and we believe there is capacity within the Division to take on these responsibilities. We also see an enthusiasm in the Division to take on this challenge. There are advantages in elevating the economic development coordinator position to a Division Head position. In shifting responsibilities, the Community Development Coordinator, Steven Nasby, will become the Community & Economic Development Coordinator. The position in the organization says something about the importance of the activity to the organization; making economic development a division head position moves us in a positive direction in this regard. At this time I do not anticipate any new hires but expect to keep the line open in case it is needed. In the short run there will be some cost savings to the City. However, this is also dependent upon some revision of the duties of the position. I have instructed Steve Nasby to focus on economic development activities that directly address the tax base such as facilitating assistance to companies who are moving to or expanding in Iowa City; working with ICAD on any new prospects; and carrying out the work of the Council Economic Development Committee. The Division will not be doing tasks associated with downtown events, banners, and kiosks, or publications other than the Community Profile. These tasks will be shifted to others within the organization or outside assistance. We will evaluate this move in 6 months and again in a year to determine if we can focus our efforts as envisoned. Carol Thompson, Chairperson Johnson County Board of Supervisors 913 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Cellular communication towers in unincorporated Johnson County adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits Dear Carol: The Iowa City City Council has asked me to correspond with you regarding the issue of cellular towers being located in unincorporated Johnson County adjacent to the Iowa City corporate limits. You are aware there is a study underway by JCCOG regarding the location of cellular towers. The issue at hand is the proliferation of these towers and the associated unsightliness they can create. The JCCOG study is intended to determine the appropriate areas for the siting of these towers and limit their locations accordingly. It is my understanding that Johnson County has agreed to participate in the JCCOG study. The issue raised by the City Council at their April 15 work session pertains to the erection of these towers in unincorporated Johnson County while the JCCOG study is ongoing. It is my understanding the City of Coralville may have similar concerns. I believe there is a process conducted through your Board of Adjustment for approval of these towers in the unincorporated county. The City Council asked me to request that you agree to refrain from locating additional towers in the unincorporated portion of the county within the two-mile extraterritorial review area until the JCCOG study is completed. This will allow future tower locations to be scrutinized consistent with the agreement to be worked out among the entities of JCCOG. Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this matter, and thank you for listening to our concerns. Sincerely, City Manager cc: City Council Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Mgr~tr\thompson4-16.doc 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240- 1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 18, 2002 ~- a,,{J To: Steve Atkins, City Manager ~ ]~1~ ~ From: Karin Franklin, Director, PCl:~r~,.' ~,~ Re: Councilor Information request Steven Kanner inquired today about documents relating to federal restrictions or requirements relative to Parcel 64-1A. I passed on to him an email from Greg Bevirt of HUD dated February 15, 2001; a memo to the file from David Schoon dated February 21, 1996 regarding an inquiry to HUD; and a memo from Marianne Milkman dated February 20, 1996 about eligible CDBG activities for proceeds from the sale of 64-1a. Steven also asked for and received the letter of transmittal for the 2001 appraisal of the parcel. These are available for other Council members if they wish them. Cc Steven Kanner City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Andrew P. Matthews, Assistant City Attorney DATE: April 24, 2002 RE: Cigarette Permit Suspensions Pursuant to Iowa Code §453A.22, with the assistance of the Johnson County Attorney's office, the City, as local authority, has been assessing penalties against permit holders for violations relating to sales of cigarettes or tobacco products to persons under legal age, following notice and opportunity for hearing. A number of permit holders waive hearing and agree to imposition of penalty as provided by Iowa Code. These have generally been for first offense violations where the civil penalty has been $300. We are at a point in enforcement effods or compliance checks that some of these permit holders are now facing license suspensions for subsequent violations. As with "first offenses", some permit holders desire to waive hearing and agree to the mandated penalty (suspensions), and have turned in their cigarette permits to begin serving their suspensions, prior to formal Council action. Rather than wait for formal Council action, since the penalty to be imposed is mandated by law, and the Council really has no discretion as to imposition of penalties, as a matter of judicial efficiency, staff recommends that these waivers be accepted and that the permit holders be allowed to surrender their permits and begin to serve their suspensions prior to formal Council action. Formal Council action would follow at the next Council meeting, with Council accepting the waiver and imposition of penalty. Absent an objection by Council, staff intends to proceed in this manner. If you have any questions, concerns, or objections to this approach, please let our office know. cc: Stephen Atkins, City Manager Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Marian Karr, City Clerk Andrew Chappell, Assistant County Attorney City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 23, 2002 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Dept. of Planning and Community Development ~ Joe Fowler, Director, Dept. of Parking and Transit~'"~,.,~....~ Re: Near Southside Transportation Center Early Childhood Learning Center At the April 15 City Council work session, you requested an update on the status of the "early childhood learning center" (a/k/a daycare center) that we are planning for the Near Southside Transportation Center. We are currently engaged in planning and negotiations with a local early childhood learning center provider. Linda Severson, JCCOG Human Services Planner, is assisting us. The early childhood learning center that we are negotiating with is currently at a location which they must vacate at approximately the same time the Near Southside Transportation Center is completed. Their current operation has approximately 60 children, and we have indicated we would like to expand this number by 15 or so. The existing provider is agreeable to this, and has indicated to us that they are already licensed for the higher number of children. We have also had discussions with a second provider, and they have responded positively to working with us. With either of these providers, we believe we have the potential for a very successful project that will be a big asset for downtown. You will recall that all revenue generated from the Near Southside Transportation Center will be dedicated to Iowa City Transit. We estimate the early childhood learning center component of this revenue stream to be approximately $24,000 annually. We hope to conclude our negotiations and have a provider under contract by the end of the summer. To refresh your memory, the early childhood learning center we are planning is approximately 7,500 square feet in size and includes both indoor and outdoor activity areas. The provider that we contract with will be required to serve children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Ratios of staff to children shall be in accordance with the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs' standards. No less than 15% of the slots shall be for children eligible for subsidized care. The operation will be required to be in compliance with all standards of the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The providers wb are negotiating with have indicated they have all of the required licenses from the Iowa Department of Human Services. The early childhood learning center shall operate at minimum between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and we are discussing evening hours as well. Our architect is working directly with the early childhood learning center provider in designing the space. Near Southside Transportation Center Early Childhood Learning Center April 23, 2002 Page 2 There remains the issue of downtown market forces and establishing an early childhood learning center where commercial property rents are so high; that is the reason you don't find daycare centers in downtown Iowa City at the present time. In discussing lease arrangements, it is apparent that there will need to be some type of subsidy. This is not unique to the providers we are negotiating with; it would occur with any early childhood learning center. We believe CDBG is a good opportunity for financial assistance for this project, and we have received positive feedback from the Community Development Division. This would likely come to the City Council during next year's consideration of CDBG projects. We are also exploring other financial options available to us for making the project work. Let us know if you have any questions. cc: City Manager JCCOG Human Services Coordinator jccogadm\rnemo$\lrningct r.doc Johnson County Council of Governments 410 E V~shington St Iov~ Qty bw~ 52240 Date: April 19,2002 ~/ ~ To: Steve Atkins, Iowa City City Manager From: Keri Neblett, JCCOG Human Services Intern Re: Child Care for Members of Boards and Commissions As per your request, I followed up with Cheryl Morse, Assistant City Clerk from the City of Berkeley regarding their child care reimbursement and stipend program for low income citizens on city boards and commissions. Approximately 325 citizens serve on the City of Berkeley's 47 commissions and boards. The number of people participating in the stipend program is between 50-60 people, who serve on 13 commissions. The money for the program comes out of individual department budgets, so it is difficult for the City of Berkeley to determine the total cost of the stipend program. Cheryl said she would get back to me when she gets the total amount from each department. Cheryl also mentioned that the Police Review Commission has a completely separate reimbursement program in that it allows for compensation of $3.00 per hour with a maximum of $200 per month. If you have any questions, or need additional information please contact Linda Severson at 356- 5242 or e-mail at Linda-Severson~iowa-city.org CC: iowa City City Council Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Executive Director Karin Franklin, Director, Iowa City Planning and Community Development Linda Severson, JCCOG Human Services Coordinator Steve Nasby, Iowa City Community and Economic Development Coordinator Johnson County Council of Governments 410 E W~shingtonSt Iovw Cit~, bvv~ 52240 Date: April 23, 2002 ~~ To: Steve Atkins, Iowa City City Manager From: Keri Neblett, JCCOG Human Services Intern Re: Child Care for Members of Boards and Commissions Cheryl Morse, Assistant City Clerk from the City of Berkeley got back to me about the cost of their child care reimbursement and stipend program for low income citizens on city boards and commissions. Cheryl stated that auditor's office reports the approximate cost of stipends for the first 3 quarters of this fiscal year is $14,850. Commissioners may receive stipend payments for no more than 2 official meetings a month, which is not to exceed $80 per month. Payments and attendance vary. Cheryl also stated that the auditors office believes that commissioners can receive the $40 stipend per official meeting as well as the actual cost of childcare/dependent care reimbursement (documentation of payment for childcare/dependent care must be provided). When I asked Cheryl about the effectiveness of the stipend program in getting low-income individuals to serve on commissions, Cheryl said that they have not tracked the effectiveness of their stipend program and do not know whether more low-income individuals are serving on commissions than before the program was implemented. If you have any questions, or need additional information please contact Linda Severson at 356- 5242 or e-mail at Linda-Severson~iowa-city.org CC: Iowa City City Council Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Executive Director Karin Franklin, Director, iowa City Planning and Community Development Linda Severson, JCCOG Human Services Coordinator Steve Nasby, Iowa City Community and Economic Development Coordinator IP9 MEMORANDUM POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City IA 52240-1826 (319)356-5041 DATE: April 23, 2002 TO: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager FROM: John R. Stratton, PCRB Chairperson RE: Age of Consent for Search In response to your memo of March 1,2002, inviting input regarding the minimum age that Iowa City Police Officers should be allowed to request permission of juveniles to perform a consent search, the Board discussed the issue at it's last meeting. The Board agreed that this was an important and difficult issue, an issue that raised questions of fact, law and values. Some questions discussed were: (1) How frequently do situations arise where it is necessary to request consent to search from a juvenile? (2) Do juveniles have the legal right to consent to a search of property that they neither own or control? (3) At what age does the right and the ability to give informed consent occur? (4) Do all juveniles develop the ability to give informed consent at the same age? (5) How can an officer accurately assess a juvenile's age? (6) What options exist for officers other than requesting permission from a juvenile to search a residence? (7) Does invoking other options impact the ability of the police to perform important functions? For those questions where clear factual or legal answers were not available, Board members, reflecting their different backgrounds and experiences, arrived at different conclusions. The Board agreed in consultation with their legal advisor that the age of 12 as a division point would probably be upheld if challenged in court in most instances. Two board members believe that age 12 is acceptable, three members feel, however, that the defense of a basic constitutional right mandates a higher level of maturity and judgement, age 14 or 18. The Board concluded that they could not agree on an appropriate age level and hence offers no unified recommendation to the Council. JOINT MEETING JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY OF CORALVILLE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002 HARVAT HALL, IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, IOWA CITY Government bodies were represented by the following: City of Coralville: Herwig, Jacoby, Fausett, Gill City of North Liberty: Soukup, Dorst, Mekota, Bahl City of Iowa City: O'Donnell, Champion, Lehman, Wilburn, Kanner, Vanderhoef Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors: Stutsman, Thompson, Harney, Neuzil, Lehman Iowa City School Board: Goodlaxson, Left, Franker, Reece Tape-recorded: 02-37, Both sides Mayor Lehman called the meeting to order at 4:06PM. Mayor Lehman began by congratulating the Mayor Mekota on passing the recent bond issue by a large margin. MUNICIPAL POWER STUDY (IOWA CITY) Council Member Wilburn, of Iowa City, produced a list of presentations by interested parties (MidAmerica, local citizens, etc.) that have been made before the Iowa City Council. In two weeks, the Council will discuss exploring the possibility of a municipal utility for the community. If pursued, Iowa City would be interested in working with other communities and governmental bodies on integrating them. As a point of information, an exploratory study is going to get underway to see of there would be any potential savings for the community in terms of electricity and power, if this route were taken. Jacoby asked how much the study would be. It depends on how extensive it is. This has not been discusses by the Iowa City Council yet. Mayor Lehman said that it is likely that a preliminary study would be undertaken to see if an in-depth study was warranted, and said Consultant Bob Latham reported back in September of 2001 that an in depth study could run as much as half a million dollars and take three years. Mayor Lehman noted the City of Sheldon spent approximately $420,000 on their study. Kanner said that the figures are closer to $20,000 to $75,000 and that the costs mentioned by the Mayor included litigation. There are a number of communities around the state that are looking at this option at this time. Since this is the case, it would be nice to economize on a study by pooling resources since community issues are very similar throughout Iowa. However, there are always unique situations that must be provided for. If any of the bodies present are interested in hearing a presentation on municipal power and its potential benefits, or are interested in participating in a preliminary study, please contact the Iowa City Manager's Office. In addition, pertinent minutes from past meetings and work sessions of the Iowa City Council can be found on the web. County Supervisor Stutsman asked if there was a role for the county in municipal power or was it only for incorporated areas. Wilburn said that if the City ended up buying power wholesale, they would have to look into whether the County had any contractual agreements with MidAmerica for power on site. For further information, interested parties should contact MidAmerica. Council Member Gill asked if this was being done through MidAmerica solely since Joint Meeting Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 2 half of Coralville is MidAmerica and half is REC. Council Member Champion said that it does not matter who your utility provider is. Council Member Dorst said that he would see that the matter gets on the agenda for the next JC meeting. Council Member Kanner distributed background information on what Wilbum had been speaking about. Mayor Lehman said that the whole matter is very complicated, but worthwhile to look into. Iowa City will keep its fellow communities apprised of the situation. BOUNDARIES/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (SCHOOL DISTRICT) School Board Member Franker began the discussion by saying that there was a report last night of a facility study that addressed the intermediate and long-term possibilities at the three high schools, City, West, and the Senior High Alternative Center. This report disseminated two kinds of information. The first was a kind of preliminary phase fix-up of safety, accessibility, immediate space needs (particularly at West and City). Unfortunately, the number was a bit higher than the earliest estimates, but Superintendent Plugge and Assistant Superintendent Palmer had suggested early on that seven and three million dollar estimates for City and West, respectively, were probably going to be a little on the Iow side. So the number that came in was $16 million rather than $10 million, so this needs to be looked at. This would drive the initial package up to about $37 or $38 million dollars. School Board Member Franker said that it is important not to lose sight of the pressing needs at the elementary and junior high levels throughout the district. Immediate needs should be taken care of before more "dream-house" notions. The Alternative High School committee has suggested with respect to costs, a go-slow incremental type of expansion is favorable. The program will be gradually expanded at the current location, which is consistent with what the committee has recommended (estimated cost at $3.5 million to $4.5 million---renovation costs are similar to cost for a new building). In terms of funding, four years ago, the State Legislature introduced a local option sales tax (of all the counties, only Linn and Johnson don't have it for schools). It is introduced inequity within the state and has pitted communities against one another at the K-12 level. Currently 26 counties have the local option sales tax in place. Last week, a little over twelve school districts filed a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the local option sales tax for schools, facilities, and infrastructure. They have not suggested that they will try to recoup funds that have already been distributed, but they reserve the right to do that (the suit is worded so that it would sunset in ten years). In this environment, participation in what has become an inequity issue and would invite litigation were we to go down that road right now. One possible way to look at this would be to see what the state does in the next twelve months. The possibility of a third large traditional high school must be considered, as well. Local legislators are in favor of an equitable statewide safes tax. Overall, things are in good shape. Plans have been made for the next two years and things are close to getting ready to go. School Board Member Goodlaxson said that there are different aspects to this package. Last night, the Iowa City School Board received information from a facility study aspect of what is required in the district at the secondary level and the package estimates ranged from $35 million dollars to $74 million dollars (for a junior high, new elementary, additions to six different elementaries, and work at the senior high level) in one night. However, some of these numbers are going to change again as the Board moves forward, though the mid to high thirties seems a happy medium. Joint Meeting Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 3 The Board feels very comfortable with the plan in place for the secondary level. At the senior high level, however, questions arise. The Board will meet next week (April 16) to discuss senior high level plans, how to handle funding, etc. It is currently unknown what will be done with the Board's central administrative offices. PROPOSED FUNDING FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS---SALES TAX/BONDING (IOWA CITY) Since the issue was alluded to briefly, Mayor Lehman asked to address the fourth item on the agenda out of order. Mayor Lehman said that there has at least been some discussion among the Board members about this topic. School Board Member Goodlaxson added that it is a very decisive issue. He commented that his sources are split, but a few more have said that they would oppose the sales tax and only one has said that they would oppose a bond issue. Other than that, the Board is still not certain what direction to go either. The unanimous feeling is that the community must move forward with this. The difference between bonding and a sales tax would affect the time frame (there are time constraints on a bond). The projects cannot be put off because the Board is already behind in improvements. If nothing is done, it is estimated that at least ten to twelve temporaries would be needed at West High alone, just to make do (seven temporaries are already in place there). In August of 2001, the School Board went on record as being philosophically opposed to the sales tax. However, they would be more supportive of an equitably distributed statewide tax (the inequity was the issue that caused concern). In addition, they issued a statement of support for the group that is involved in the lawsuits. School Board Member Left spoke in favor of the local option sales tax because she said it gives the community the flexibility to change things in the next ten years as they see them happening. She made it clear that the School Board is not asking for luxury items; the money will be spent on gross necessities. The renovation budget could be pared down and put into a bond issue, but then the process would have to be repeated in another few years. School Board Member Franker disagreed on this last point, but added that it would all be part of the discussion at the April 16 School Board meeting. JAIL UPDATE (COUNTY) County Supervisor Thompson spoke regarding this issue. She began by saying that there is good news and bad news. The good news is that community leaders granted the Board of Supervisors request for help on increasing intakes at the jail. This led to a 7.2% decrease in the number of in-coming inmates in the years 2000 to 2001. It is unclear how exactly this was accomplished. Perhaps, the decrease is due to officers making decisions on the street or publicity about the drinking laws, etc. Whatever the cause, it has made thin§s much more orderly and smooth at the jail. In addition, space was created for intakes waiting to be assigned a cell. The bad news is that because of classification, the jail is still very tight in the maximum-security cells. By classification, Thompson explained, she means that you can't put men and women in the same cell, people with communicable diseases or are sexual predators in cells by themselves, etc. All of the cells are two-person cells, so anyone who has to be alone takes up two beds. Also, the smallest sub-block, which is for eight persons, has only one female resident, taking up all eight beds. Fortunately, inmates who need isolation can sometimes be sent to Linn County because they have some single cells. However, it is important not to get into the situation where Johnson is sending Linn all of their difficult cases. Currently, Johnson County sends about twenty to thirty prisoners a month to Linn County Jail. If Linn becomes full for some reason, it is unclear where Johnson would take their excess inmates. Still, it is important to keep Joint Meeting Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 4 in mind that this situation, though it has worked well so far, is only a short-term band-aid, not a permanent fix. For the fiscal year 2002, approximately $400,000 is budgeted for prisoner transfer. Another $400,000 is expected for the following fiscal year. In comparison to a bond issue for a new jail, this budget is less expensive the first year, but then increases, ultimately intersecting with the costs of a new jail. This estimate takes into account projected population growth, among other factors. Therefore, the upshot, County Supervisor Thompson said, is that ten years out, Johnson County will be paying a huge bill, but will have no new building to show for it. There is no real possibility of adding a minimum-security wing or isolation cells (one double cell has been re-modeled into an isolation cell) to the present jail because of space issues. The current structure is not designed to build upward and the BOS cannot get land from the University to build in any direction. Another problem is that once re-modeling begins, the jail may lose double bunking, which was grandfathered in. This means that the jail would have to double in size to even get equal to where it is now. There has been some discussion on how to broach this issue with the public. County Supervisor Thompson assured the members that they will not be approaching a public policy group, but rather will be figuring it out on their own. (ADDENDUM: County Supervisor Thompson wants the minutes to reflect that a public policy group will be used to assist the county with the jail process, however, the recommendations and decisions will be made by the Board of Supervisors.) COUNCIL TIME County Supervisor Thompson raised the issue of construction of #965 and asked whether anyone had this in his or her 5-year horizon. There currently are no solid plans to move forward with this. She suggested that all communities add this for next year. Mayor Lehman commented that it is probably in the plan for unfunded years for everybody, but there is no funding set aside for 965 at this point. He added that, at least in the case of Iowa City, it depends largely on whether or not they are able to get federal funding on the bridge. County Supervisor Neuzil remarked that it is a bit of a catch-22 situation; the federal government says that it must be in the 5-year road plan before they even consider it, but all the communities are waiting until after the bridge to consider the issue. It must be identified in the state's list before it can be deliberated on. Mayor Fausett took the opportunity to clarify the situation surrounding the auditing of the City of Coralville. The City was audited by the State Auditor following allegations that it had engaged in inappropriate debt spending. The City has since heard back that these allegations were false and Coralville complies with the law. SCHEDULE MEETING It was agreed that the City of North Liberty would host the next meeting on Wednesday, June 19, at 4:00PM. Mayor Lehman adjourned the meeting at 5:53PM. Submitted by City of Iowa City. JOINT MEETING JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF IOWA CITY CITY OF CORALVILLE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002 HARVAT HALL, IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, IOWA CITY Government bo~ ~ were represented by the following: City of Coralville: Herwig, Jacoby, Fausett, Gill City of North Liberty: Soukup, Dorst, Mekota, Bahl City of Iowa City: O'Donnell, Champion, Lehman, Wilbu~ Kanner, Vanderhoef Johnson Co. Board of S~ )rs: Stutsman, Thompson, Harney, Neb Lehman Iowa City School Board: Goodlaxson, Left, Franker, Reece Tape-recorded: 02-37, Both sides Mayor Lehman called the meetin~ 4:06PM. Mayor Lehman began by congratulatinc Mayor Mekota on the recent bond issue by a large margin. MUNICIPAL POWER STUDY {IOWA CIT'~') Council Member Wilburn, of Iowa City, I presentations by interested parties (MidAmerica, local citizens, etc.) that have been before the Iowa City Council. In two weeks, the Council will discuss exploring the possi[ of a municipal utility for the community. If pursued, Iowa City would be interested in worki~ other communities and governmental bodies on integrating them. As a point of information, an exploratory stu( going to ge~underway to see of there would be any potential savings for the community,ir ns of electri~ty and power, if this route were taken. Jacoby asked how much the stud~v'w be. It depend~,,on how extensive it is. This has not been discusses by the Iowa City/Cour yet. Mayor Lehman said that it is likely that a preliminary study would be underta/k,~n to see if an in-d~epth study was warranted, and said Consultant Bob Latham reported b,a(;k in September of 2001 that a'l~ in depth study could run as much as half a million dollars an/cf take three years. Mayor Lehmah, noted the City of Sheldon spent approximately $420,000~n their study. Kanner said that the figures are closer to $20,000 to $75,000 and that the costs.?'nentioned by the Mayor included litigati~. There are a number of communities around the sta~ that a.re!o.oking at this option at this time.~Since this is the case, it would be nice to econom. ~/~Ze on a .study by pooling resources since com'~unity issues are very similar throughout h ~owev~r, there are always unique situations that ~st be provided for. If any of the bodies 'esent are interested in hearing a presentation on mun~pal power and ts potential benefits, are interested in participating in a preliminary study, please contact the Iowa City Mana~ Office. In addition, pertinent minutes from past rnee~i, ngs and work sessions of the Council can be found on the web. County an asked if there was a role for the county in municipal power or was it only for areas. Wilburn said that if the City ended up buying power wholesale, they have to look into whether the County had any contractual agreements with MidAr for power on site. For further information, interested parties should contact MidAmerica. Council Member Gill asked if this was being done through MidAmerica solely since Joint Meeting Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 2 half of Coralville is MidAmerica and half is REC. Council Member Champion said that it does not matter who your utility provider is. Council Member said that he would see that the matter gets on the agenda for the next JC meeting. Council M, Kanner distributed background information on what Wilburn had been speaking about. Mayor Lehman said whole matter is very complicated, but worthwhile to look into. Iowa City will keep its fellow )rised of the situation. BOUNDARIES/EDUCATI¢ '~ (SCHOOL DISTRICT) School Board Member Franck, an the discussion by saying that there was a report~st night of a facility study that ~ddre. ~,~ intermediate and long-term possibilities at the/three high schools, City, West, and the I' igh, Alternative Center. This repod disseminated two kinds of information. The first was a kind )~ .liminary phase fix-up of safety, accessibility, immediate space needs (particularly at West an~ ity). Unfortunately, the number was a bit~'igher than the earliest estimates, but Sul Plugge and Assistant Superintendeht Palmer had suggested early on that seven and '~illion dollar estimates for City and V~est, respectively, were probably going to be a little on the So the number that cam,~'in was $16 million rather than $10 million, so this needs ooked at. This would drive th~/initial package up to about $37 or $38 million dollars. ? School Board Member Franker said that it i~ to lose sic of the pressing needs at the elementary and junior high levels throu¢ : the district. Imm~needs should be taken care of before more "dream-house" notions. Alternative School committee has suggested with respect to costs, a go-slow in( mental ~ansion is favorable. The program will be gradually expanded at the location is consistent with what the committee has recommended (estimated cost at to $4.5 million---renovation costs are similar to cost for a new building). In terms of funding, four years ago, the State Lee introduced a local option sales tax (of all the counties, only Linn and Johnson ;chools). It is introduced inequity within the state and has pitted communities aga~n~ at the K-12 level. Currently 26 counties have the ~ocal option sales tax in ,k, a little over twelve school districts filed a lawsuit to challenge the legality local optic sales tax for schools, facilities, and infrastructure. They have not suc they will try to funds that have already been distributed, but they reserve the right s, so that it would sunset in ten years). In this environment, partici~ in what has becom, an inequity issue and would invite litigation were we to go down th~ right now. One .~ way to look at this would be to see what the state does in the twelve months. The ¢ of a third large traditional high school must be considered Local legislators are in uitable statewide sales tax. Overall, things are in ¢ shape. Plans have been made the next two years and things are close to getting go. School Board Goodlaxson said that there are differenl )ects to this package. Last night, the Iowa Cil Board received information from a :ility study aspect of what is required in the e secondary level and the package estir ates ranged from $35 million dollars to dollars (for a junior high, new elem, 'y, additions to six different elementarie~ nd work at the senior high level) in one night. However, some of these numbers are again as the Board moves forward, though the mid to high thidies seems a happy Joint Meeting Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 3 The Board feels very comfodable with the plan in place for the secondary level. At the senior high le?l, however, questions arise. The Board will meet next week (April 16) to discuss senior high level plans, how to handle funding, etc. It is currently unknown what will be done with the Board's c~tral administrative offices. PROPOSED~UNDING FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJE~ IG (IOWA CITY) ~ Since the issue v~s alluded to briefly, Mayor Lehman asked address the fourth item on the agenda out of orde~ Mayor Lehman said that there has at been some discussion among the Board members ~ bout this topic. School Board Meml added that it is a very decisive issue. He mented that his sources are spli a few more have said that they would oppose the sal~ tx and only one has said that would oppose a bond issue. Other than that, the Board is not certain what direction either. The unanimous feeling is that the community must ~rward with this. The dif between bonding and a sales tax would affect the time here are time constra a bond). The projects cannot be put off because the Board behind in im If nothing is done, it is estimated that at least ten to twelve tern ; would be need at West High alone, just to make do (seven temporaries are already in In August of 2001, the School record as being philosophically opposed to the sales tax. However, they would be of an equitably distributed statewide tax (the inequity was the issue that caused cot In addition, they issued a statement of support for the group that is involved in the lawsuit.. School Board Member Left sE [he local option sales tax because she said it gives the community the flexibility to change r~ the next ten years as they see them happening. She made it clear that the School Be ~sking for luxury items; the money will be spent on gross necessities. The renovatio Jld be pared down and put into a bond issue, but then the process would have be in another few years. School Board Member Franker disagreed on this last but added : it would all be part of the discussion at the April 16 School Board meeting. JAIL UPDATE (COUNTY) County Supervisor spoke regarding this She began by saying that there is good news and bad The good news is that Jnity leaders granted the Board of Supervisors request for h on increasing intakes at the This led to a 7.2% decrease in the number of in-coming ' in the years 2000 to 2001 is unclear how exactly this was accomplished. Perha the decrease is due to officers :lng decisions on the street or publicity about the '~king laws, etc. Whatever the cause, has made things much more orderly and smooth the jail. In addition, space was created for~ntakes waiting to be assigned a cell. The bad news is at because of classification, the jail is still very tight in the maximum-security cells. By Thompson explained, she means that you caN't put men and women in the same ce people with communicable diseases or are sexual predators in cells by themselves All of the cells are two-person cells, so anyone who I~as to be alone takes up two the smallest sub-block, which is for eight persons, has only one female resident, taking up eight beds. Fortunately, inmates who need isolation can sometimes be sent to Linn County they have some single cells. However, it is important not to get into the situatk ohnson is sending Linn all of their difficult cases. Currently, Johnson County sends about twenty to thirty prisoners a month to Linn County Jail. If Linn becomes full for some reason, it is unclear where Johnson would take their excess inmates. Still, it is important to keep Joint Meeting Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 4 in mind that situation, though it has worked well so far, is only a short-term band-aid, not a permanent fix. For the fiscal -~002, approximately $400,000 is budgeted for prisoner transfer. Another $400,000 is ex for the following fiscal year. In comparison to a bond issue for a new jail, this budget is less ;nsive the first year, but then increases, 'intersecting with the costs of a new jail. ;stimate takes into account projected rowth, among other factors. Therefore, the County Supervisor Thompson said that ten years out, Johnson County will be ~g a huge bill, but will have no new show for it. There is no real possibility of addinc ' ' or isolation cel 3ne double cell has been re-modeled into an isolation ;11) to the present jail because issues. The current structure is not designed to I: upward and the BOS cannot land from the University to build in any direction. Another ~lem is that once re-modelir ~gins, the jail may lose double bunking, which was g~ n. This means that the would have to double in size to even get equal to where it is now. There has been some discussion on broach this ; public. County Supervisor Thompson assured the members that will not )roaching a public policy group, but rather will be figuring it out on their own. COUNCIL TIME County Supervisor Thompson raised the construction of #965 and asked whether anyone had this in his or her 5-year horizon, are no solid plans to move forward with this. She suggested that all comrr for next year. Mayor Lehman commented that it is probably in the plan for unfunded ' everybody, but there is no funding set aside for 965 at this point. He added that, at case of Iowa City, it depends largely on whether or not they are able to get federa bridge. County Supervisor Neuzil remarked at it is a I of a catch-22 situation; the federal government says that it must be ir road y even consider it, but all the communities are waiting until after to issue. It must be identified in the state's list before it can be, on. Mayor Fausett took the opportun to clarify the situation ,. ,unding the auditing of the City of Coralville. The City was audited , the State Auditor followin¢ Ilegations that it had engaged in inappropriate debt spending. City has since heard back these allegations were false and Coralville complies with ti law. SCHEDULE MEETING It was agreed that the of Nodh Liberty would host the neeting on Wednesday, June 19, at 4:00PM Mayor Lehman adjou meeting at 5:53PM. Submitted ~ Summer Downtown Events Calendar Key for Weekly Events Farmer's Market Wed. - Farmer's Market on Wednesdays ~om 5:30 - 7:30 p.m~ Farmer's Market Sat. - Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings from 7:30 - 11:30 MM (Market Music) - Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 p.rr~ in Chauncey Swan Park FNCS (Friday Night Concert Series) - Friday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Weather Dance Fountain Stage in front of the Sheraton Hotel JJ (Just Jazz Concert Series) - Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Weather Dance Fountain Stage in front of the Sheraton Hotel April 13 Habitat for Humanity's Run For Shelter 14 CROP Walk 20 March of Dimes Walk America 21 Hospice Walk For Dignity 28 Ronald McDonald House Race May 1 Farmer's Market Wed. 2 RiverFest begins 3 RiverFest 4 Farmer's Market Sat. RiverFest Riverbank Art Fair 5 RiverFest ends River Run Riverbank Art Fair 8 Farmer's Market Wed. 11 Farmer's Market Sat. 15 Farmer's Market Wed. 17 Dave Moore (FNCS) 18 Farmer's Market Sat. 22 Farmer's Market Wed. 24 Johnny Kilowatt (FNCS) 25 Farmer's Market Sat. 29 Farmer's Market Wed. 31 City High & West High Schools (FNCS) June I New Horizons Band (City Plaza) Farmer's Market Sat. Iowa City Plant Swap 5 Farmer's Market Wed. and Dave Moore (MM) 6 Iowa Arts Festival begins Riverside Theater's Shakespeare Festival begins 7 FNCS (part of Iowa City Arts Festival...Vicki Jennings) Gallery Walk Downtown Iowa Arts Festival 8 Farmer's Market Sat. Iowa Arts Festival 9 ICARE Pancake Breakfast Iowa Arts Festival ends 12 Farmer's Market Wed. and Robed Morey (MM) 14 Amy & Mike Fender (FNCS) 15 Farmer's Market Sat. Gay Pride Parade Saul Lubaroff (J J) 19 Farmer's Market Wed. and Mary Talcott (MM) 20 Downtown Merchant Sidewalk Sales begins 21 BF Bur[ & The Instigators (FNCS) Downtown Merchant Sidewalk Sales 22 Farmer's Market Sat, James Kennedy - Heart Consort Music (J J) Downtown Merchant Sidewalk Sales ends 26 Farmer's Market Wed. and The Saul Lubaroff Trio (MM) 28 Too Much Yang (FNCS) 29 Farmer's Market Sat. Majimba Band (J J) July 3 Farmer's Market Wed. and Ron Hillis (MM) Iowa City Fireworks 5 Iowa City Jazz Festival begins Bohemian Soul Tribe (FNCS) 6 Iowa City Jazz Festival 7 Iowa City Jazz Festival ends Riverside Theater's Shakespeare Festival ends Farmer's Market Sat. 8 Iowa City Jazz Festival 10 Farmer's Market Wed. and Bob & Kristi Black (MM) 12 Kelly Pardekooper (FNCS) 13 Farmer's Market Sat. Daugherty-McPartland Group (J J) Englert Road Race 17 Farmer's Market Wed. and Mad River Band (MM) 19 Billiondollar Blues Band (FNCS) 20 Farmer's Market Sun. Dick Watson Band (J J) 24 Farmer's Market Wed. and Aleta & Al Murphy (MM) 26 Olds & The Mobiles (FNCS) 27 Farmer's Market Sat. New Venue (J J) 31 Farmer's Market Wed. and Mike Haverkamp (MM) August 2 The Mayflies of Johnson County (FNCS) 3 Farmer's Market Sat. Oddbar Trio (J J) 7 Farmer's Market Wed. and Nick Stika (MM) 9 Dave Zollo (FNCS) 10 Farmer's Market Sat. The Sam Anthony Band (J J) Irving B. Weber Day 14 Farmer's Market Wed. and Guy & Hannah Drollinger (MM) 16 Tornados (FNCS) 17 Farmer's Market Sat. School Daze (J J) 21 Farmer's Market Wed. and Dave Zollo (MM) 23 The Salsa Band (FNCS) 24 Farmer's Market Sat. The Mad River Band (J J) 25 University of Iowa Weeks of Welcome (WOW) begins 28 Farmer's Market Wed. and Pieta Brown (MM) 30 Big Wooden Radio (FNCS) 31 Farmer's Market Sat. Oftensemble (UI School of Music Faculty) (J J) University of Iowa WOW ends September 4 Farmer's Market Wed. and Acoustic Mayhem (MM) 7 Farmer's Market Sat, 11 Farmer's Market Wed, 14 Farmer's Market Sat. 15 Farmer's Market Wed. 21 Farmer's Market Sat. E elG uP C[ A COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS COALITION TO REDUCE BINGE DRINKING Stepping Up Coalition Meeting May 1, 2002 1:30 p.m, Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A A Celebration/. Please come to the May 1st, Stepping Up Coalition meeting at the Iowa City Public Library. We will be looking back at the five years of the project and celebrating our victories over the years. We will also look forward at the challenges before us and how we might work with those challenges to increase our victories in the future. The Community Policy Task Force, created when the Availability and Access Task Force and The Enforcement Task Force merged, is co-chaired by Jim Clayton and Dale Helling Jim and Dale will review the evolution of this task force and discuss its challenges, triumphs and goals. Steve Parrott and Sarah Hansen will give us a short course in "Media 101." Steve served as the first chair of the Outreach/Communications Task Force, and Sarah is finishing out the grant period as chair. Steve and Sarah will share the results of their focus on outreach and communication. The review of the work of the Social Task Force culture will be presented by Theresa Dunnington. She will review the history of the alcohol free tailgates and summarize the many events and organizations Stepping Up has funded over the years. A renewal grant is currently being written that could provide funding for the program for an additional four years. Phillip Jones and the Administrative Council are currently working on the direction for this next stage of the project. We will share how these plans are developing. And finally, there is a questionnaire included with this mailing. Please complete and return to the Stepping Up office mail, (S-20 Currier Hall) or bring it to the May 1st meeting. You may also phone in your responses to 335-1349. Thanks for all your contributions these five plus years. I look forward to seeing each of you on May 1 Sincerely, Carolyn Cavitt Interim Coordinator rHE _...lPl -OJ ECI* A COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS COALITION TO REDUCE BINGE DRINKING THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · IOWA CITY · CORALVILLE Memorandum: April 16, 2002 From: Carolyn Cavitt To: Stepping Up Coalition Members RE: Transition Period for Stepping Up Most of you are aware that Julie Phye has resigned from her position as coordinator of the Stepping Up Project. She is currently working in the University of Iowa College of Medicine curriculum department. Julie began her new job at the beginning of February and I began to serve as acting director of the Stepping Up program also at the beginning of February. I will serve in this capacity until the search is completed for a new program coordinator. Theresa Dunnington continues in her role of monitoring the office on a day to day basis. An administrative committee composed of the task force chairs, Phil Jones and me has been established to facilitate the transition period and begin plans for the next stage of the project. The Stepping Up Pro~ect 319-335-1349 or 319-353-2529 S-20 Cmer Ha~ Fax: 319-353-2527 Carolyn Cahrt, Intern Coor~aror Questionnaire A new grant proposal is being written that could add four years to the Stepping up project. Please complete the following questionnaire and drop it in the nearest mailbox or bring it to the Coalition meeting, April 24 or call 335-1349 with your response. Thank you. I am interested in continuing my work with the coalition. Yes - No (If you answered yes, please continue) I would be interested in working on: (please circle those that would be of interest to you). A. Community Policy projects - this might be a focus on zoning to reduce bar density or an ordinance that would permit only those who are 21 and older in the Iowa City bars. B. Outreach (education) programs - this could include speaking to various groups about the project C. Communications - you could be involved in developing an ad campaign for the project D. Alternative programs that provide opportunities not centered on alcohol - you might find yourself participating in some of the established programs (like a Saturday morning tailgate) or developing new ideas for alternative fun! E. None of the above activities interest me, but I would like to be involved in the project. Name Address Phone W Phone H Thanks for your participation in this survey If you return the survey by mail, please send it to: Stepping Up 1 O0 Currier University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 JOHN~O. eou.~ FROM COUNCIL MEMBER PFAB JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Thomas L. Hansen Emergency Management Coordinator For Immediate Release: April 24, 2002; Johnson County Emergency Management National Weather Service LIGHTN lNG KILLS: April 28 - May 4 is designated as Lighting Awareness Week Lighting is the second deadliest weather-related killer in the United States, averaging 73 deaths per year. In addition, hundreds more are injured, many with serious and lasting impact on their quality of life. The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency is working with Weather Service meteorologists across the country to spread the word that "Lighming Kills: Play it Safe!" Our goal is to make the K-12 students and their teachers and coaches aware of the dangers of lighming, and more importantly, how to protect themselves and others f~om this threat. In the United States, lightning deaths and injuries occur most frequently in open fields, including ballparks, and playgrounds. Lightning safety is crucial for schools, since many have activities in open fields such as recess on the playgrounds and athletic fields. People are particularly vulnerable to lightning strikes when a storm is approaching or exiting their area. Lightning can actually strike over 10 miles away fi.om a thunderstorm. The easiest role to follow is, if you hear it, clear it...if you see it, flee it. It is then safe to go back outside again 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning. Some Lightning Safety Tips: Keep an eye on the sky. Look for darkening skies, flashes of lightning, or increas'mg wind, which may be signs of an approaching thunderstorm. Coaches and other leaders should listen to NOAA Weather Radio for a severe weather tone-alert during practice sessions and games. · Don't wait for rain to postpone outdoor activities: Many people take shelter from the rain, but most people strnek by lightning are not in the rain. Go quickly inside a completely enclosed building, not a carport, open garage or cove~d patio, lfno enclosed building is convenient, get inside a hard-topped all- metal vehicle. 51 I S. CAPITOL / P.O. BOX 169 / IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 / TELEPHONE (319) 356 6028 [:AX: {319) 3396175 EMAIL: jocoerna@co.johnson.ia.us Places to avoid include: Under or close to trees, sheds, picnic shelters, baseball dugouts, bleachers, open fields. If there is no shelter, crouch in the open, keeping twice as far away from a tree as it is tall. Also stay away from clotheslines, fences, exposed sheds and electrically conductive elevated objects. · Get out of the water, it's a great conductor of elecWicity. Stay offthe beach and out of small boats or canoes. If caught in a boat, crouch down in the center away from metal hardware. Swimming., wading, Snorkeling and scuba diving are NOT safe. Lighming can strike the water and travel some distance beneath and away from its point of contact. · Don~t stand in puddles of water. JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Thomas L. Hansen Emergency Management Coordinator April 24, 2002 The Johnson County Emergency Management Commission a.k.a, the Civil Defense Board will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheriffs confere, nce room at the Johnson County Jail Building at :511 So. Capitol St. in Iowa City, Iowa. AGENDA I. Meeting called to order by chairperson at 7:30 p.m. 2. Reading and action on the minutes of the March 27, 2002 meeting. 3. Reading and action on the expenses since the March 27, 2002 meeting. 4. Reading and action on the receipts since the March 27, 2002 meeting. 5. Review and action on the amendments to the Johnson County Mitigation plan. 6. Discussion by the Emergency Management Coordinator. 7. Update from EMA Asst. on the LEPC, Storm Ready and other programs. 8. Discussion by the General Public. 9. Motion for adjournment Next meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 22, 2002. 51 I S. CAPITOL / FL0. BOX 169 / IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 / TELEPHONE {319) 356-G028 FAX: (3191339-6175 EMAIL: jocoemaCo~co.john$on.ia.us JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Thomas L. Hansen Emergency Management Coordinator The Johnson County Emergency Management Commission, a.k.a. Civil Defense ~oard, met in regular session on Wednesday March 27, 2002 at 7:30 pm in the classroom of the Johnson County Sheriff's Building. Those in attendance included: George Murphy, Acting Chairperson/Hills rep, Pat Hamey-BOS, Gary Kinsinger - Coralville, Irvin Pfab - lC, Save Smith - Lone Tree, Greg Morris - Solon, Marty Jones - University Heights, Dave Shaffer - Tiff'm, Tom Hansen- EMA Coord., Sue Faith - EMA. Guests included Roger Jensen - ICFD and Paul Millice. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by the Chairperson. The minutes of the February 2002 meeting were read. Kinsinger moved that the minutes be accepted and Mo~s seconded. There xvas no discussion and the Motion Carried. The report of accrued expenses since the last meeting was reviewed. Kinsinger moved that the expenses be accepted, motioned seconded by Harney. There was no discussion. Motion Carded. The receipts report was reviewed. Smith moved that the report be accepted and Pfab seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Motion Carried. ~' Tom Hansen, Coordinator, explained to the Commission Members the problems with the budget approval process. The budget hearing must be published no more that 20 days before a hearing and no less than 10 days before. The newspaper had the information in a timely manner for the February hearing but failed to publish within the time reference. Des Moines was contacted and they advised to get a statement from the newspaper explaining the problem. This was done but the Johnson County Auditor would not accept this so another budget hearing was planned for this month. Again the notice was published but this time it was on the wrong form so there will be a budget hearing on Tuesday April 2, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's Building. There was discussion among Commission members about whether a quorum is needed for this meeting. Tom will investigate and make telephone calls should a quorum be required. 5 [ I S. CAPITOL / P,O BOX 1 (59 / IOWA CITY, IOWA 57)244 / TELEPHONE (319) 356-6028 FAX: 13 I 9) 356-G017 EMAIL: jocoemaCa~co.iohnson ia.us )~ A lot of tornado classes coming up. Today was the Statewide Tornado drill and we did participate in tkis. The Weather Watcher class was held on the 13t~ and there were 108 in attendance. As usual - good program and good food. The City of Iowa City made a proclamation that this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week thanks to Irvin's efforts. Thank you Irvin. ~ The Mitigation plan is f'mally getting finished up. ~ Some of the communities are working on their own Mitigation plans and the plan is to visit with each cities and offer our assistance in completing the mitigation plans. 3~ We are working with the communities on Storm Ready applications. So far University Heights and Solon are done and Shueyville is working on theirs but need to have a warning system - either a siren or weather radios in homes. ~ The County has received a GIS (globai information systems) grant and althoug~h EMA is not involved we are aware. ~ The $80,000 DOJ grant money is slow coming but we are aware of progress ~ Tom and Sue attended IC/EOC Interface class in Des Moines recently and it was enlightening. 3' We are working on a table top exemise with law enfomement, FBI and Dept. of Justice. The plan is for a terrorism act during a football game at Kirmick stadium. This will be held May 31st. ~ There will be a walk through at West High School on August 1st. This is part of the Duane Arnold evacuation plan. Irvin Pfab shared information about his trip to Washington DC and the session that he sat iq on with Tom Ridge and the information gleaned on available monies and whether this will be handled by the States or the Counties. There was no OLD Business that the Commission needed to take action on. There was no NEW Business that the Commission needed to take action on There was no Discussion by the General Public. Discussion by the Commission Members: Marry Jones informed thc Comn~ssion members that this is the last meeting that he will be attending since he has moved out of University Heights and is looking for a position probably out of state. He assured the Commission members that there would be a new U Heights representative. Everyone expressed their regret that he's leaving. Dave Shaffer introduced himself as the new representative from Tiff'm and the Commission members welcomed him. There being no further business Smith made a motion that the meeting be adjourned and it was seconded by Jones. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. The next meeting will be held on May 22, 2002 Marian Karr ~ From: Irvin Pfab [ipfab@avalon.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 1:08 PM To: co u ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: 42302fw Court sides with government in property case...: The Washington Post, by Charles Lane http;//www,washingtonposLcorn/wp-dyn/articles/A34078-2002Apr23,html Court Sides With Government in Property Case Development Can Be Blocked to Protect Lake Tahoe By Charles Lane Tuesday, April 23, 2002 Dealing a blow to the property-rights movement, the Supreme Court ruled today that government agencies can impose temporary moratoria on land development without paying compensation to landowners who may be affected. By a vote of 6-3, the court ruled against a group of property owners who were prevented from building homes on land near Lake Tahoe because of concerns that this would contribute to pollution of the lake's uniquely clear water. The property owners had argued that a sequence of development bans lasting 32 months by a joint California- Nevada agency that oversees Lake Tahoe's environment had effectively created a government "taking" of the economic benefit they had expected to derive from the land. But Justice John Paul Stevens, writing for the court, noted that land use regulations "are ubiquitous and most of them impact property values in some tangential way--often in completed unanticipated ways. Treating them all as... takings would transform government regulation into a luxury few governments could afford." Stevens' opinion was joined by Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony M. Kennedy, David H. Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen G. Breyer. In dissent, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, joined by conservative Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, disagreed with every aspect of the court's opinion--except for the majority's description of the lake as "a national treasure." Arguing that the agency had actually been responsible for blocking development for six years, Rehnquist wrote that "as is the case with most governmental action that furthers the public interest, the Constitution requires that the costs and burdens be borne by the public at large, not by a few targeted citizens." The case is Tahoe-Sierra Preservation v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 00-1167. (In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.) ©:truthout2002 ] t r u t h o u t ] forum I j~ssues ] editorial I letters [ donate [ contac_~ I I voting rights [ environment I budget [ children [ politics I indigenous survival I energy [ 4/24/02