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Home My WebLink About2006-07-06 Info Packet I;; 1 --= -~- ,t~~i!:~:t "'<:::..~ _....~-- .....,..- ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 6, 2006 JULY 10 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 City Council Meetings and Work Session Agendas IP2 Letter from Mike Lehman to Dr. Peter Wallace: SILO Revenues IP3 Letter from Lane Plugge to Mayor Wilburn: School Option Local Infrastructure vote for Johnson County MISCELLANEOUS IP4 Letter from Governor Tom Vilsack to Mayor Wilburn: Proposed Eminent Domain Legislation IP5 Letter from the City Attorney to Martin Diaz: Hedge trimming complaint IP6 Letter from Mike Lehman to the City Clerk: Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee IP7 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Iowa League of Cities Conference - Fall 2006 IP8 Letter from Kirsten Frey to the City Manager and City Council members: Intersection at First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road [response from the City Manager included] IP9 Letter from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Potential traffic calming on College Street IP10 Building Permit Information June 2006 IP11 Governor's Golden Dome Awards [submitted by Mayor Wilburn] IP12 City Employee Newsletter Summer 2006 IP13 Invitation from the Office of the Provost: Diversity Focus Opportunity July 19, 2006 [Update distributed at 7/10 Work Session] IP14 Minutes - East Central Iowa Council of Governments: May 25, 2006 [submitted by Council member Vanderhoef] IP15 Minutes - Johnson County Paratransit Advisory Board: March 3, 2006 [submitted by Council member Vanderhoef] IP16 Minutes [Approved] - Economic Development Committee: March 30, 2006 July 6, 2006 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP17 Minutes [Approved] - Economic Development Committee: April 4, 2006 News release: Economic Development Coordinator from PCD Director PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES IP18 Parks and Recreation Commission: June 14, 2006 IP19 Airport Commission: June 27, 2006 IP20 Telecommunications Commission: June 26, 2006 IP21 Board of Adjustment: June 14, 2006 IP22 Human Rights Commission: June 27, 2006 I = I ~~~~Ilt -..:::..' _....~~ -..- ~ CiTY OF IOWA CiTY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 6. 2006 JULY 10 WORK SESSION ITEMS / IP1 unci! Meetings and Work Session Agendas / IP2 Mike Lehman to Dr. Peter Wallace: SILO Re~es IP3 Letter from L e Plugge to Mayor Wilburn: SChOOllption Local Infrastructure vote for Johnson Coun I IP4 ! Vilsack to M'J'Yor Wilburn: Proposed Eminent Domain \ I \ I \ I Letter from the City Attorney t6~artin Diaz! Hedge trimming complaint \ '. MISCELLAN US Letter from Governor Legislation IP5 IP6 Letter from Mike Lehman to the ~y CI rk: Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee IP7 Memorandum from the City Clerk: lllia. League of Cities Conference - Fall 2006 IP8 Letter from Kirsten Frey to the Ci Manager and City Council members: Intersection at First Avenue and Lower Muscatine oad [response from the City Manager included] Potential traffic calming on College IP9 Letter from JCCOG Traffic Street IP10 Building Permit Informa IP11 Governor's Golden D e Awards [submitted by Mayor Wilburn] IP12 City Employee New etter Summer 2006 IP13 Invitation from the ffice of the Provost: Diversity Focus Op~ortunity July 19. 2006 IP14 Minutes - East ntrallowa Council of Governments: May 25,2006 [submitted by Council member Vander oef] IP15 Minutes - Jo nson County Paratransit Advisory Board: March 3, 2006 [submitted by Council mem er Vanderhoef] IP16 Minutes [A roved] - Economic Development Committee: March 30,~06 IPH Minutes [Approved] - Economic Development Committee: April 4, 2006 July 6, 2006 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP18 June 14, 2006 PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES IP19 Airport Commission. June 27,2006 IP20 Telecommunications C mmission: June 26, 2006 IP21 Board of Adjustment: Ju IP22 Human Rights Commission: June 27, 2006 /\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \, .I = ! ~~~~tr ="-- -~,~ CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas I1lJ July 5, 2006 www.icgov.org . MONDAY, JULY 10 9:00a - 9:30a Special Council Work Session . SILO Discussion Emma J. Harval Hall 9:30a -12:00p Special Formal Council Meeting (Separate Agenda Posted) . Executive Session - Staff Evaluations TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS I . MONDAY, JULY 17 Emma J. Harval Hall 6:30p Council Work Session . TUESDAY, JULY 18 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harval Hall . MONDAY, JULY 31 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harval Hall . TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harval Hall . WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 4:30p Joint Meeting Coralville Cily Hall . MONDAY, AUGUST 21 6:30p Special Council Work Session Emma J. Harval Hall . TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harval Hall . TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 5:00p Special Council Work Session 7:00p Formal Council Meeting . MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harval Hall Emma J. Harval Hall . TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harval Hall Jun 29 06 11:06a J 0';;26 I BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Johnson County 0;f~ wt __ c.:) -s (-., "i;~. C-' c:;;;:) ,:::::::> er- e. ,..- r= I <J'l 11 Mike Lehman, Chairperson Pat Harney Terrence Neuzil Sally Stutsman Rod Sullivan - ,- June 20, 2006 "'<J .....;';" .il ..-1 '_.J Dr. Peter Wallace Iowa City Community School District 509 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 '-"''I :;;.; ); r CJ Q'\ Dear Dr. Wallace: At our formal meeting on June 22, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors indicated they wish to participate with the School Board as a partner in sharing SILO revenues. I would look forward to your direction in determining how the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and School Board can meet to discuss and decide this issue. We have good history of mutual financial cooperation on such projects as the 12th A venue reconstruction to allow for safer conditions for children attending the new elementary and junior high schools in North Liberty. We understand you are currently in the process of deliberating and will soon reach a decision as to whether to proceed with a SILO referendum. Sincerely, . "'n\.. \.,.., W:)" w-<"'-. Mike Lehman, Chairperson 913 SOUTIJ DUBUQUE ST. SUITE #201 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 TEL: (319)356'()()()0 FAX: (319) 356-6036 IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT ..tv &14I~;1 o/.sc) ~ 509 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 688-1000 (319) 688-1009 FAX (lUtile1 Lane Plugge, Ph.D. Superintendent June 29, 2006 ({:O/Pt Ross Wilburn, Mayor City oflowa City 410 E Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Wilburn: I write this correspondence on behalf of the Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors. On June 27,2006 the ICCSD Board of Directors adopted a resolution stating their intent to proceed in requesting a School Option Local Infrastructure vote for Johnson County. The Board of Directors outlined the following next steps: . A meeting of representatives for the Johnson County school districts will be held within the next two weeks to discuss election and ballot issues. . A public forum is scheduled for July 19 to receive input regarding requests of other Johnson County governments to receive a portion of the SILO revenues. ICCSD has received requests to share SILO revenues from Johnson County, the City of Iowa City and the City of Hills. Initial feedback from the public has been negative regarding the sharing of SILO revenues. ICCSD Directors remain open to requests to share SILO revenues, but have concerns about how this concept might impact the election outcome. ICCSD Directors request a representative from the City oflowa City attend the July 19 Public Forum and present your governments intended plan of use for SILO revenues. The Public Forum will be at the ICCSD Central Administration Office, 509 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City beginning at 7:00 PM. Please contact me with questions. Sincerely, 0 ~, = = ?-o 0" <- C>-~ c:: '--:;i :.t': 11 C) _.~, w ---Ii' a ;-- ,:'<r:: "TI rn :Do . , ~=> 2-2 :x '-' Lane Plugge - \_....1 $/" - );: N co ~ THOMASJ. VILSACK GOVERNOR OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR SALLY J. PEDERSON LT. GOVERNOR June 07, 2006 o ~~g "' "-' c.;> ~~ "" S '--- :.;e 11 '- '- The Honorable Ross Wilburn 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 N r;::~ en Dear Mayor Wilburn: \-..:r ~;, 5? Thank you for your comments regarding proposed eminent domain legislation. While I supPliilexpl<filftg legislative remedies aimed at preventing any unintended expansion of eminent domain authority thar'ifiay result- frt)m th~ Kd0 Sllpreme COllrt Q{"-CiS10"!. ! find th::\t th€' r~strktiof!s in HF ')351 went tOQ far. I am convinced thar Iowa's economy, which we have all worked so hard to nurture and develop over the last eight years, will be negatively impacted should HF 2351 become law and place us at a competitive disadvantage with other states. '-n !"''"-1: '-.J I am particularly troubled with the provisions that restrict the use of eminent domain for redevelopment purposes to areas defined as slum or blighted. These new standards threaten anticipated economic development projects that will result in job creation throughout the state. The most obvious example is the planned expansion of a plastics plant in the city of Clinton. This $280 million project, which expects to create over one hundred high paying jobs, would be at risk ifHF 2351 was current law. It is widely known that the General Assembly delayed the effective date of portions of this bill several months so that this project could continue. Delaying the effective date is an admission by the General Assembly of the bill's potential damage. A rail spur for an ethanol plant in Dyersville, redevelopment of commercial property in Burlington, and a new municipal airport near Pella are further examples of proposed projects that would be in jeopardy ifHF 2351 were to be ;igned. With those projects in mind, and the many others to come, we must recognize that protecting private property can be achieved without sacrificing economic development and job growth so vital to Iowa. The United States Supreme Court's decision in Kelo affIrmed that a government may not take private property solely for the private benefit of a particular person. Since the Kelo decision several states have purported to restrict the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes, but have made numerous exceptions because they recognize that restrictions that are too harsh will have a chilling impact on economic development and job creation. Today, Iowa property owners are protected from eminent domain abuse by the United States Constitution and several statutes in the Iowa Code. Nonetheless, eminent domain should always be a last resort for governmental entities needing private property for a public purpose.' In those very limited circumstances where the use eminent domain is necessary, Iowa's cxisting,1aws - lay: out a- very 160g amhietailed :;et of step!) arid pfocedur~s that n'IUst' be followed to protect landowners. The requirement that landowners receive "just compensation," for example, means that they are entitled to full market value for any property taken to advance a public project. . I am committed to ensuring Iowa landowners are protected from the use of eminent domain exclusively for the private benefit of others. If legislative leaders decide to call a special legislative session for the limited purpose of adopting sensible reform that protects both private property and job creation, I will continue to work with them to craft such refornn. If not, I will appoint a special task force to study the impact of the Kelo decision on eminent domain law in Iowa and propose specific legislative recommendations to be considered by future legislatures. Sincerely, (Jb.ViAL Thomas J. Vilsack G"""mor STATE CAPITOL DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 . 5 1 5 281 -52 1 1 FAX 515-281-6611 July 3, 2006 Mr. Martin Diaz 528 S. Clinton Street Iowa City, IA 52240-4212 Dear Marty: l~l~ -....= -....!t ...~........ f~~i!S "'-"'.:., ..., ........ ... CITY OF IOWA CITY City Attorney's OFfice 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5030 (319) 356.5008 FAX www.icgov.org This is in response to your letter to the City Council dated June 13, 2006. I have reviewed the records from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services, and I am enclosing a copy of the "Activities Report." On June 9, 2006, a complaint was received regarding bushes/hedges at 3 N. Westminster Street. On that same day, the weed inspector went and inspected the property. He found a violation of the City Code and sent a Notice of Violation also on June 9, 2006 giving you until June 21, 2006 to abate the violation. On June 23, 2006 he re-inspected the property and noted "that bushes obstructed sidewalk on Washington side had not been trimmed back." That same morning he sent a work order to Quality Care. You stated that you had done some trimming on either June 18 or 19, but the weed inspector concluded that that the violation was not cured on June 23. The handwritten notes on the Quality Care invoice details its observations and the work that was done, which further indicate that the problem had not been abated. Based on the documentation provided by the City inspectors and Quality Care and in the absence of any documentation of the nature and amount of trimming you did on June 18 or 19, I must conclude that the violation had not been abated and the work done by Quality Care was necessary. As you and I have discussed, you may want to consider communicating directly with the inspection department when you believe you have taken care of the problem and/or documenting the work you have done. Please feel free to call me if you wish to discuss this matter further. Sin erely, Eleanor M. Dilkes City Attorney Cc: City Council Doug Boothroy, Director Housing and Inspection Services I I Printed on : i Activities for Case #: COM05-00785 I 6/26/2006 at 4:00PM I i 3 N WESTMINSTER ST I I I Done I Description Date 1 Date 2 Dale 3 By Dlsp Notes I (F) create WEED RECEIPTS 7/12/2005 JLR DONE inV# 106851 6/2312005 trimmed bushes obstructing sidewalk on Washington SI frontage 226.85 plus 50.00 admin fee total 276.85 I Re-inspection 6/2312005 6/2312005 6/2312005 IEC DONE I.Ely-Cate observed that bushes obstructing sidewalk on Washington side had not been trimmed back I ! Send Work Order 6/23/2005 IEC DONE I ! Complaint received 6/9/2005 IEC DONE I Initial inspection 61912005 IEC DONE I.Ely-Cate observed bushes/hedges obstructing sidewalk especially near bus stop area I I Contact owner/post property 6/912005 IEC DONE I (F) Send NOTICE OF VIOLATION 6/912005 IEC DONE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Page 1 of 1 ri:J BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Mike Lehman, Chairperson Pat Harney Terrence Neuzil Sally Stutsman Rod Sullivan r:j~iJ June 22, 2006 Marian Karr City Clerk 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Marian: During the formal meeting of the Board of Supervisors on June 22, 2006, the Board re-appointed six representatives to serve on the Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee. I have enclosed for your reference an updated list of names and addresses. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, jYJ~d(~ Mike Lehman Chairperson MUjh Enclosure 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 . IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 . PHONE: (319) 356-6000 . FAX: (319) 356-6036 SEATS PARATRANSIT ADVISORY CO:VIMlTTEE Brian Buelow (Replaced Donna Abens) 1801 High Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Res: 338-8322 Valerie Scher 2109 Oakdale Court Coralville, Iowa 52241 Res: 351-2534 Mike O'Donnell - Appointed by the Iowa City City City of Iowa City Representative Council City ofIowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Res: 356-5000 Tom Gill - Appointed by the Coralville City Council City of Coralville Representative 808 8th Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 Res: 351-4571 Chris Reynolds 5027 Cosgrove Road SW Kalona, Iowa 52247 Res: 683-2516 Lynne Stamus 2318 Russell Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Res: 354-1390 Dee Vanderhoef - Appointed by the Iowa City City City ofIowa City Representative Council City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Bus 356-5000 TERM BEGINS August 25 2005 .July I 2005 July I 2005 July I 2006 July I 2006 July I 2006 July I 2006 TERM EXPIRES June 30 2007 June 30 2007 June 30 2007 June 30 2008 June 30 2008 June 30 2008 June 30 2008 SEATS PARATRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERM TERM EX-OFFICIO BEGINS EXPIRES William Gorman July I June 30 1674 Polk Avenue NE 2006 2008 Solon, Iowa 52333 Res: 644-2140 Dave Purdy July I June 30 Elderly Services 2006 2008 28 South Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Bus: 356-5217 Marc Rahe July I June 30 Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa 2006 2008 1410 South First Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Bus: 337-4158 Nancy Snider Overstreet July I June 30 Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa 2006 2008 1410 South First Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Bus: 337-4158 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REPRESENTATIVES Terrence Neuzil 913 South Dubuque Street, Suite 20 I Iowa City, Iowa 52240-4207 Bus: 356-6000 Jan. I 2006 Dec. 31 2006 Sally Stutsman 913 South Dubuque Street, Suite 20 I Iowa City, Iowa 52240-4207 Bus: 356-6000 Jan. I 2006 Dec. 31 2006 I ~ i --= -~ !~~i!':'t '-: ..=.~ ...,... ... CITY OF IOWA CITY~ MEMORANDUM DATE: June 30, 2006 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Iowa League of Cities Conference - Fall 2006 Information is attached on the fall conference in Coralville. Please let me know if you plan on attending the conference and I will process your registration. THE IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES PRESENTS... The theme of this year's conference is United Cities, Stronger Communities, which focuses on the positive influence cities can have in our state when we work toward common goals. Teamwork occurs on a daily basis when cities work together on common projects or share services. It also occurs when cities come together through the Iowa League of Cities to provide and shareinf()rmation and pursue policies that benefit our communities al1dour state .as a..w.' hole. ,',. "."r...."".. .... Conference attendees will receive a quality educational experience unlike any other offered in the state. Workshop sessions are designed specifically for Iowa's elected and appointed city officials and ample opportunity is given to network with peers and learn from one other. The Iowa League of Cities I 08th Annual Conference & Exhibit September 27-29,2006 · Coralville, Iowa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center · 300 East 9th Street Print Friendly Page I of2 Day 1 - Wednesday September 27 Registration 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Best Ball Golf Tournament (pre-registration required) Brown Deer Golf Course Noon - 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to test their athletic ability, or at least their golf swing, against other city officials and exhibitors at the annual golf tournament at the Brown Deer Golf Course in Coralville. Lunch begins at noon and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Groupings are done according to handicap. The cost is $60 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, green fees, a cart and lunch. Wednesday Workshops 1 :00 - 4:00 p.m. Tim Shields Memorial Symposium: Developing Leadership Traits, Behaviors and Skills (MLA) This session will focus on the latest research in leadership traits, behaviors and skills and will offer takeaways for each of these leadership areas. The participants will be involved in a highly interactive process so that they can take home concepts which they can apply in their role as a local government leader. The emphasis will not only be on the role as an individual leader but will also focus on the responsibility to develop leadership skills and practices in subordinates through effective leadership development and coaching. City Personnel Primer: Hiring, Managing and Terminating (SC) Most cities lack a dedicated human resources manager, yet face personnel issues every day. The breadth of regulation and employment law can be daunting. Attorney James C. Hanks will provide an overview of what appointed managers and elected city officials need to know about hiring, managing and if necessary firing city employees. 1 :00 - 3:30 p.m. Mobile Tour: City/School Partnerships and Environmental Design The city of Coralville has successfully partnered with the Iowa City Community School District to provide Parks and Recreation programming at Van Allen Elementary. Pre-registered attendees can hear about this partnership as well as discover the award-winning features of this school building. The elementary was designed using environmentally friendly practices; such as geothermal heat pumps, day lighting and water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Orientation for First-Time Attendees 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. During this session, first-time attendees will learn what to expect and how to get the most out of conference. Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall 6 - 8:30 p.m. This year's exhibit hall will feature a tailgating theme. Enjoy refreshments and visit with vendors providing the latest products and services for cities. Attendees are invited to join in the tailgating experience and wear ciothes supporting their favorite sports team or event, everything from college football to professional baseball to NASCAR gear! Golf Awards 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Participants in the Golf Tournament can convene to discover who won such prestigious awards as "Longest Putt" http://www.iowaleague.orglW ebItemPrint.aspx?id= 144 6/30/2006 Print Friendly Page 2 of2 and 'Longest Drive" as well as the foursome with the best overall score. (MLA)- Workshops recommended for Municipal Leadership Academy participants (SCI-Workshop recommended for smaller cities. Close this window http://www.iowaleague.org/WebltemPrint.aspx?id=144 6/30/2006 Print Friendly Page I of3 Day 2 - Thursday September 28 Third Annual 5K Fun RunlWalk (pre-registration required) 6:30-9:00 a.m. The Third Annual Fun RunlWalk will take place during this year's conference. The health conscious, or those who generally enjoy the outdoors, are invited to wake up early and run, jog, or walk along a pre-determined route. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association (IMWCA). Participants must preregister and the event includes a free t-shirt. Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m. Enjoy breakfast in the exhibit hall and another chance to visit with entities that provide services and products to cities. Spouse Tour (pre-registration required) 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The group will be spending the morning seeing sights in the host city of Coralville and then will depart for the Amana Colonies for lunch and a fun filled afternoon. The Amana Colonies is a National Historic Landmark made up of seven quaint villages full of restaurants, shops, museums and much more. The $45 registration inciudes lunch and bus transportation. Opening General Session 9:00-10:00 a.m. Attendees will receive an official welcome from Mayor Jim Fausett of Coralville. The featured speaker will be John P. Avlon. He is a columnist and associate editor of the New York Sun, as well as national political author and former chief speechwriter for Mayor of New York City, Rudolph W. Giuliani. Break in the Exhibit Hall 10:00-10:30 Thursday Workshop Session I 10:30 a.m.-11 :30 p.m. . Water Quality Rules (SC) . Recognizing Responsibilities: Serving on Governing Bodies . Preventing Sexual Harassment . Crisis Communication and the Public Information Officer (MLA) . The Coralville Experience with Brownfield Redevelopment . Improving City Governance and Decision Making (MLA) . Utilizing Certified Cultural and Entertainment Districts Recognition Luncheon 11 :40-12:40 Conference attendees can enjoy their lunch and hear about the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA) program. Participants in the MLA program will receive special recognition during this luncheon. Thursday Workshop Session II 12:50 p.m.-1:50 p.m. . Hometown Equity: Debt Issuance for Small Cities (SC) . Grant Resources and Reporting (SC) . Recommended Municipal Financial Policies (MLA) http://www.iowaleague.orglW ebltemPrint.aspx?id= 145 6/30/2006 Print Friendly Page 2 of3 . Youth Involvement through Local Initiatives . Open Meetings Primer (MLA) . Eminent Domain Update Mobiles (Registration Numbers for Mobiles Will be Limited) 1 :00-3:30 p.m. Mobile Tour: Advocacy at the Old Capitol Pre-registered attendees will be bused to the Old Capitol building on the University of Iowa campus to tour the first capitol of our state government, then experience how a bill moves through the legislative process. League legislative staff will facilitate a hands-on session where participants will simulate caucus discussions and floor debate, and vote on a bill. Learn firsthand the important role that city officials can play in the decision process. Mobile Tour: Wetland Mitigation The city of Coralville has taken significant steps to mitigate drainage and wetland issues within their community, from innovative golf course design to features within other public spaces. Pre-registered attendees will have an opportunity to hear how these projects took shape and to see the projects first-hand Roundtable Sessions 2:00-3:30 p.m. The following topics are scheduled for roundtable discussions in three consecutive sessions. 1) 2:00-2:25; 2) 2:30- 2:55; 3) 3:00-3:25. Attendees will be prompted to rotate to another table at the conciusion of each session. 1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2. Ethics and Conflict of Interest 3. City Celebrations 4. Housing 5. Cemetery Management and Maintenance 6. Community Foundations 7. Library Boards 8. Utility Customer Management 9. Running Effective Meetings 10. Workers Safety 11. Sidewalk Repair and Replacement 12. Keep Iowa Beautiful 13. Hiring and Using A City Attorney 14. Playgrounds 15. Investments 16. Police Department Policies and Procedures 17. Volunteer Fire Departments 18. Local Option Sales Tax 19. Strategies for Communicating with the Public 20. Understanding Race Relations New Member Reception 3:30-4:30 p.m. Those new to city government are invited to participate in a new member reception. Enjoy refreshments and information about being an Iowa League of Cities member. Mayor's Reception 4:00-5:00 p.m. Those new to city government are invited to participate in a new member reception. Enjoy refreshments and information about being an Iowa League of Cities member. http://www.iowaleague.org/W ebItemPrint.aspx?id= I 45 6/30/2006 Print Friendly Page3 of 3 Mayor's Reception 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mayors are invited to meet with mayors from cities their size during this networking opportunity. Banquet and Awards Presentation 6:00-8:15 p.m. Enjoy a banquet meal followed by the presentation of the League's annual All-Star Community Awards and other special honors. Additionally, the banquet will highlight the 25th anniversary of the Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association (IMWCA) program. President's Reception 8:30-10:30 Attendees are invited to join League President, Mayor John Mardis of Evansdale for a special reception at the newly renovated press box at the University of Iowa's Kinnick Football Stadium. Mayor Mardis is known for his interesting choice of ties, so a wild tie/wild scarf contest will be held in his honor. Those with the most creative neckwear will be eligible for fun prizes! (MLA)- Workshops recommended for Municipal Leadership Academy participants (SCI-Workshop recommended for smaller cities. Close this window http://www.iowa1eague.org/WebItemPrint.aspx?id=145 6/30/2006 Print Friendly Page I of I Day 3 - Friday September 29 Friday Workshops 8:30-9:30 a.m. . Bidding Law Changes . Law Enforcement Contracting (SC) . Diversity in Iowa . Fostering Entrepreneurs (MLA) . Improving Constituent Services (MLA) . Pandemic and Bioterrorism Preparation Business Meeting 9:45-10:30 a.m. The mayor or the mayor's designated alternate casts the vote for the member city on business items such as approval of new League Board members and the League's legislative priorities. Closing Brunch 10:45 a.m.-Noon Enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear closing remarks from Iowa native Matt Hoover. Hoover was born and raised in Belle Plaine and wrestled for the University of Iowa. He has achieved recent fame by participating and winning "The Biggest Loser 2". Hoover has shared his story on Regis & Kelly, the Today Show, Larry King Live and several other programs. Stay for the brunch to hear firsthand his story of wellness, weight loss and overcoming personal demons. (MLA)- Workshops recommended for Municipal Leadership Academy participants (SC)-Workshop recommended for smaller cities. Close this window http://www.iowaIeague.org/W ebltemPrint.aspx?id= 146 6/30/2006 DELEGATE REGISTRATION City Name (as to appear on name badge) Title Street Address City State Zip Phone Fax E-mail Address o Yes! I'm a first-time delegate. D Yes! I'm new to city government. (I've been with the city 2 years or less.) Guest Registration Guest Registration is complimentary. However, tickets for meals and the sp<;>use tour must be purchased separately. (see Registration Fees section.) Guest name (as to appear on name badge) Pre-Conference Activities These activities run concurrently on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 27. (please select only one) o Iowa Best Ball Golf Tournament (Noon-5pm) $60 per person entry fee includes greens fees for 18 holes. cart and lunch. All golfers must be registered delegates or guests. Foursomes will be determined by handicap. Handicap for 18 holes o City Personnel Primer: Hiring, Managing & Terminating o Tim Shields Memorial Symposium:- Developing Leadership Traits, Behaviors & Skills These two sessions will run from / pm to 4 pm and are complimentary for registered guests. Because space ;s limited. we ask that you register in advance. o Mobile Tour: City/School Partnerships & Environmental Design (I - 3:30 pm) Delegates & guests can hear about the successful partnershiP with the city of Coralville and the Iowa City Community School District to provide Parks and Recreation programming for elementary school students. Thursday Registered Activities o Sk Run/ I m Walk Event, Clear Creek Trail/Northridge Park (6:30 am - 9:00 am) The League's 3rd Annua/5k Run/ I m Walk will start at the Clear Creek Trail and end at Northridge Park. Event is free to registered delegates or guests. Indicate is there if more than one person participating. . 1 plan to D walk D run. . Number of participants . T-shirt size (mark for each participant): Sm Med Lg XL XXL o Thursday Spouse Tour to the Amana Colonies Mobile Workshops Sessions run concurrently on the afternoon of Thursday. September 28 from I pm - 3:30 pm For transportation planning. please select only one. o Advocacy at the Old Capitol 0 Wetland Mitigation ., Each delegate must fill out a separate form. Registration Fees The following includes admission to all general sessions, workshops and meal functions on the conference agenda. Please inform Carrie Johnson at (515) 244-7282 of necessary accessibility or dietary accommodations. Please circle only one. Entire Conference League member Non-League member Before Aug. 8 $160 $230 After Aug. 8 $185 $260 Thursday conference attendance only. (Includes workshops. breakfast and lunch.) League Member $110 Non-League Member $185 Wednesday golf fees $60 x players $140 $215 =$ Extra tickets for guests Welcome Reception $20 x attendees =$ Thursday 8reakfast $1 0 x attendees =$ Thursday Luncheon $1 7 x attendees =$ Sp<;>use Tour $4S x -OR- attendees -$ Thursday Evening Banquet $40 x attendees =$ Friday Brunch $20 x attendees =$ Total amount enclosed" =$ Please charge my credit card as listed below. o Visa 0 MasterCard D Discover 0 American Express Name of Cardholder Card Number Expiration Date Signature . Registration will not be processed without payment. Credit cards may be used for conference fees. All cancellations must be received in writing by September 13. No refunds will be made for no.shows. Cancellations after September 13 are subject to a $50 administration fee. No refunds or cancellations after September 21. Hotel reservations will be made on your own, see page 6 for information and hotel listings. Mail this form and payment or credit card informatkm to: Iowa League of Cities, PO Box 84. Des Moines. IA 50301.0084 ., fax (515) 244-0740 Only city official~ that are conference attendees and their guests will be allowed in our block. We ask that attendees respect this policy and not share the group code with non-city officials. Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 300 East 9th Street, Coralville (800) 228-9290 Group Code: ILCT Room Rate: $102* Block Expires: Sept 5 HolldayRmd o > '" " ~ .2 N t I. Baymont Inn & Suites 2. Best Western Cantebury Inn & Suites 3 Heartland Inn 4. Iowa City/Coralville Comfort Inn 5. Iowa City/Coralville Fairfj81d Inn [ ::.."~""~'~" r- .- RIVer 6. Marriott Coralville Hotel & Conference Center 7. Brown Deer Golf Course Additional Hotels The League also has room blocks at the following hotels. Attendees will need to request the Iowa League of Cities room block or code "I LOC'. Please notice the room blocks expire at different times. Heartland Inn 87 2nd Street, Coralville (319) 351-8132 Room Rate $891night Block exPires August 27 Baymont Inn & Suites 200 6th Street, Coralville (319) 337-9797 Room Rate $69.99 (lor 2 people) or $79.99 (3 or 4 people) Block exPires: August I Comfort Inn 209 W 9th Street, Coralville (319) 337-8382 Room Rate: $75 (Single) or $80 (Double) Block exPires: Sept 12 Best Western Cantebury Inn & Suites 704 First Avenue, Coralville (3 19) 35 1-0400 Room Rate $79.95 (I person) or $89.95 (2 person) Block exPires: September I New for 2006 Get your League-Wear Today! We now have several clothing selections available for purchase with the Iowa League of Cities logo embroidered on them. Items include men's and women's styles of a denim shirt, a green polo and a black micro-fleece jacket. All embroidery is in ivory thread. To order, go to our web site at www.iowaleague.org and click on the "League-Wear" icon. Products can be selected and then shipped directly to you. At this time, only credit cards are accepted for- payment. Proceeds from the sale of these items will go to the Tim Shields Endowment Fund. o KENNEDY, CRUISE, FREY & BRISCOE, L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW r;:] 920 S. OUBUQUE STREET - P.O. BOX 2000 MICHAEL W. KENNEDY KIRSTEN H. FREY KANDIE K. BRISCOE. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52244 TELEPHONE (319) 351-8181 OF COUNSEL, JOHN D. CRUISE FAX (319) 351-0605 'ALSO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LILLIAN LYONS DAVIS MARY KATE PILCHER" ~' ~'V "SE HABLA ESPANOL June 26, 2006 o IEClEOVIE n JUN 2 7 2006 U Mr. Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager and Members of the City Council City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Intersection at First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road Dear Mr. Atkins and Honorable City Council Members: As you may know, I represent MGD, L.C., the managing entity for the new Sycamore Mall in Iowa City, Iowa. I am contacting you at this time regarding the condition of the inter- section of First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road in Iowa City. My client feels that improvements to this intersection are warranted. In fact, we believe major improvements are past due. Following the City's designation of the area as an urban renewal area, several private property owners have made significant investments in their properties. These improvements have included major renovations by my client at Sycamore Mall, as well as major renovations and improvements at the Kirkwood Community College Campus and the Tate Senior High School. Several other properties in the area have been improved as well. While these property improvements are certainly good for the City of Iowa City generally, they have caused the current and existing street improvements to be inadequate. At peak traffic times, it is often impossible to turn into my client's property. There is no turning lane into the Kirkwood Community College Campus, and traffic is often significantly backed up. Furthermore, at the time of my client's revitalization of the Sycamore Mall property, we worked with the City of Iowa City on our site plan. At that time, the City required that my client close the access from Lower Muscatine Road closest to the First A venue intersection. The reason we were provided for the closure of this access was that the City intended to make improvements to this intersection and, following those improvements, the access would be located too close to the boundaries of the intersection. In other words, my client was advised Page -2- June 26,2006 by the City more than six years ago that improvements to that intersection were being contemplated and yet there still has been no change to the intersection. In summary, my client believes it is high time that the intersection at First A venue and Lower Muscatine Road be improved, commensurate with the other improvements taking place within the area. I would appreciate it if City staff could contact me and let me know if and when the improvements to this intersection are scheduled to take place. On behalf of my client, I would also urge the City of Iowa City to make this a top priority. Kirsten H. Frey ) KHF/gb Enclosure Cc: Kevin Digmann Kf28\169a6343 TI ECIEOVIE n JUN 2 7 2006 U ~ . I E. I ~~-_It~ ,f~~!I'"I. -.;;;;... --'m"i-. .... &L ~ ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 3, 2006 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Dale E. Helling Assistant City Manager dale-helling~iowa-city.org Kirsten H. Frey Kennedy, Cruise, Frey & Briscoe, LLP Attorneys at Law 920 S. Dubuque Street P.O. Box 2000 Iowa City, IA 52244 Stephen J. Atkins City Manager steve-atkins@iowa-city,org Re: Your correspondence of June 26, 2006; intersection of First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road Dear Kirsten: This letter is provided in response to your letter of June 26 indicating concerns with the intersection of First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road. The City of Iowa City Capital Improvement Program currently includes an improvement project for Lower Muscatine Road between First Avenue and Sycamore Street. This project is scheduled to be completed in Fiscal Year 09. The exact design of the improvement project is not known at this time as we are trying to gather as much information as possible about future redevelopment plans in the area. The future plans of Kirkwood Community College will influence the final design of the project. Our goal is to provide better access to and from Kirkwood Community College, better access to and from Sycamore Mall, and improve the street system in terms of lane capacity and traffic signal operation. It is also a priority to improve the sidewalk system in this corridor and the ability of pedestrians to cross Lower Muscatine Road. This will require the cooperation of all property owners in the corridor, including your client. We would appreciate you being as specific as possible regarding your client's concerns about the intersection of First Avenue and Lower Muscatine Road. Although we intend our improvement project to provide better capacity for turning movements from First Avenue onto Lower Muscatine Road, it is our impression this intersection works fairly well. We would appreciate knowing more specifically what your client feels does not work well. The access point you refer to being closed was done because of concerns about existing traffic queuing from the First Avenue intersection, and to create additional parking at Sycamore Mall. The closing of this access point appears to have been beneficial in both respects. 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone' (319) 356-5010 Fax: (3 I 9) 356-5009 I look forward to hearing from you regarding this matter. Feel free to contact Jeff Davidson at 356-5252 or ieff-davidson@.iowa-citV.oro if you have any questions. Sincerely, ! Stephen J. Atkins City Manager Cc: City Council Karin Franklin, PCD Director Jeff Davidson. Ass!. PCD Director Rick Fosse, Public Works Director Ron Knoche. City Engineer mgr/ltrs/frey.doc June 26, 2006 ~ ~ I-I ~ _....~ -..... .t~--"'~ ~~.w~'"!. -...;;::,.... "IIIII~ ....,.... .. CITY OF IOWA CITY Residents of College Street between 7th Avenue and Morningside Drive 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.jcgov.arg Re: Potential traffic calming on College Street Dear Resident: In March, we received a petition signed by several residents on College Street between 7'h Avenue and Morningside Drive requesting to be considered for the City's Traffic Calming Program. This program was created by the City Council to address neighborhood traffic concerns. It provides City funds for the installation of features designed to slow down vehicles on neighborhood streets, if that is the desire of the neighborhood. The City completed an evaluation and determined College Street qualifies for the program based on average daily traffic volume exceeding 500 vehicles per day. There was a public meeting held with neighborhood on June 20th to discuss the program and the available alternatives. At this meeting neighborhood residents decided that speed humps would be the best solution. Speed humps are not the same as speed bumps. Speed bumps are used to slow traffic in parking lots and must be driven over very slowly. Speed humps are 12 feet in length with a maximum height of 3 inches in the center as shown in the attached drawing. A speed hump is meant to be driven over at the speed limit, which is 25 mph on College Street. The next step in the City's Traffic Calming Program evaluation is a survey of the affected neighborhood. The "neighborhood" is defined by the City Council as all residential dwelling units on properties which are contiguous to College Street between 7'h Avenue and Morningside Drive. This results in a survey of 21 affected properties. The enclosed postage paid survey card has been provided to you so that you can indicate to us whether or not you are in favor of the proposed speed humps on College Street. The City's Traffic Calming Program is not intended to have the City impose unwanted traffic calming devices on a neighborhood. It is intended to allow a neighborhood to determine if they wish to have traffic calming devices installed. The neighborhood survey must indicate that at least 60% of neighborhood residents responding are in favor of the proposed traffic calming installation. Otherwise, the proposal will not be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. To clarify, each dwellinq receives one vote, not each resident. If the proposal receives at least 60% approval from your neighborhood, it will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council will make the final decision. Comments on the proposal from Iowa City Transit, the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Ambulance Service and the Department of Public Works will also be provided to the City Council. If approved by the City Council, we will install the speed humps in locations shown on the enclosed diagram this summer or fall. The estimated expense for this project is $7000, which is would be paid for by the City. Signs will also be installed warning motorists of the speed humps. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please return your survey postcard no later than July 10, 2006. If you have any questions, I can be contacted at 356-5254 or anissa- williams@iowa-city.org. Sincerely, ~~ Anissa Williams JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Attachments cc: City Council City Manager Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Marcia Klingaman Rick Fosse Ron Knoche jccogtp/ltrs/collegesl-calm .doc , Speed Hump V5. Speed Bump Example l I Speed I Sumo ~ .AT6" ! 3 - 4" ! I' 12' I f-1-2- "---- ---- ..- t I Speed Hump I ~JCCOG ~ r.... - PROPOSED SPEED HUMP LDCA TIDNS College Street between 7th Avenue und Morningside Drive CAf OJ' 10'" mY June 2006 MfY ~~ ~~ . ~ ~"""'- ~ BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION June 2006 KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS . Type of Improvement: ADD - Addition ALT - Alteration REP - Repair FND - Foundation Only NEW - New OTH - Other type of construction Type of Use: RSF - Residential Single Family RDF - Residential Duplex RMF - Three or more residential RAe - Residential Accessory Building MIX - Mixed NON - Non-residential OTH - Other \ ..1 Page: 2 City ofIowa City Date : 7/3/2006 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 6/1/2006 Census Bureau Report From: 6/3012006 1= 1= Permit Number Name Address Imor Use Stories Units Valuation BLD06-00 13 7 UNITED ACTION FOR YOUT 410 IOWA AVE ADD NON 0 0 $44,000 ADDITION FOR COUNSELING OFFICES P2 ZONE BLD06-00449 PROCTER & GAMBLE 2200 LOWER MUSCA TINE ADD NON $18,000 ADDITION TO MCC BUILDING BY TANK FARM BLD06-00409 ALL NATIONS BAPTIST cm 1715 MORMON TREK BLV ADD NON 0 $10,000 DETACHED STORAGE BUILDING FOR CHURCH BLD06-00427 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS 2651 ROBERTSRD ADD NON 2 $8,636 ACCESSORY SHELTER ROOF FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER BLD06-00410 ALPLA INC 2309 HEINZ RD ADD NON 0 $5,000 EXTE~ORSTORAGEAREAFORFACTORY BLD06-0042I I C MILL ASSOCIATES, LLC 120 E BURLINGTON ST ADD NON 2 $3,500 PERGOLA AND OUTDOOR SEATING FOR RESTAURANT Total ADD/NON permits: 6 Total Valuation: $89,136 BLD06-00371 MARTIN GAFFEY 1105 ROCHESTER AVE ADD RDF 2 2 $1,500 REPLACE DECK FOR RDF BLD06-00391 MARTY GAFFEY 1009 N GOVERNOR ST ADD RDF 0 $1,500 DECK ADDITION FOR RDF BLD06-00466 ANNA BUSS 525 W BENTON ST ADD RDF 2 $1,500 DECK AND STAIRS FOR DUPLEX Total ADD/RDF permits: 3 Total Valuation: $4,500 BLD06-00343 PETER KABOL! 1118 E COLLEGE ST ADD RSF 2 $48,750 ADDITION AND REMODEL FOR SFD BLD06-00408 MARK W & CHRISTINE M CI 4731 CANTERBURY CT ADD RSF 2 0 $46,000 ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00426 JONATHAN VANDERLEEST 1631 WETHERBY DR ADD RSF 2 $28,702 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-0045I DAVID HESL! & ELL Y BELL 824 BLUFFWOOD DR ADD RSF $27,000 SCREEN PORCH AND GARAGE ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00407 RICHARD VILLHAUER 3562 S JAMIE LN ADD RSF 0 $15,000 ADD 3 SEASON PORCH ONTO EXISTING DECK BLD06-00425 RODNEY L & DEBRA D JEM 622 HUNTINGTON DR ADD RSF 2 $15,000 Two uncovered decks BLD06-00412 MARTHA NORBECK 906 S 7TH AVE ADD RSF 0 $14,000 DETACHED I CAR GARAGE ADDITION AND INTE~OR REMODEL FOR SFD BLD06-00338 TONY COLBY 5 BELLA VISTA PL ADD RSF 2 $8,000 DECK ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00405 KATHRYN J SOSKA 316 MORNINGS IDE DR ADD RSF 0 $7,000 Screen porch addition BLD06-00313 TOM BA YL!SS 627 ORCHARD CT ADD RSF $5,600 REPLACE AND ENLARGE COVERED PORCH FOR SFD LOST IN STORM BLD05-00794 RALPH F MORRISON III 1120 E DAVENPORT ST ADD RSF 0 0 $4,564 DECK ADDITION FOR SFD Page: 3 City ofIowa City Date : 7/3/2006 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 6/1/2006 Census Bureau Report From: 6/3 0/2006 ~ ~ Permit Number Name Address Imor Use Stories Units Valuation BLD06-00450 BARBARA WINBORN 1932 DEL WOOD DR ADD RSF $3,300 15 X 15 REPLACEMENT DECK ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00443 DEAN SHANNON 908 ROOSEVELT ST ADD RSF $2,554 FRONT ENTRY DECK FOR SFD BLD06-004 I 1 RICK & ROBIN CHAMBERS 907 5TH AVE ADD RSF 0 $2,000 DECK ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00420 RUTH FERREL 952 MILLER AVE ADD RSF 2 $1,500 DECK AND RAMP ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00496 JOSHUA J VANDENBERG 14AMBERLN ADD RSF 0 $1,500 14' X 16' Uncovered Deck BLD06-00491 CHARLES SLAYMAKER 852 ST ANNES DR ADD RSF 2 $1,000 ENCLOSE FRONT PORCH AND ADD DECK FOR SFD BLD06-00372 W ALTER & JANE KOPSA 10166THAVE ADD RSF 2 2 $800 DECK ADDITION FOR SFD Total ADD/RSF permits: 18 Total Valuadoo : $232,270 BLD06-00200 BURGER KING 1445 BOYRUM ST ALT NON 0 $240,000 REMODEL RESTROOMS AND UPDATE OTHER PORTIONS OF RESTAURANT BLD06-00382 BUNCHER F AMIL Y FNDTN 2500 HEINZ RD ALT NON 2 2 $200,000 ACCESS DOORS FOR WAREHOUSE BLD06-00475 MARTINI'S 127 COLLEGE ST ALT NON 2 $130,000 MOVE BAR, ADD RESTROOM FIXTURES BLD06-00424 THE HOUSING GROUP, LLC 424 E JEFFERSON ST ALT NON 2 2 $59,697 CONVERT RETAIL SPACE TO HAIR SALON BLD06-00375 SAM'S PIZZA IC 441 S GILBERT ST ALT NON 2 2 $40,000 SAM'S PIZZA RESTAURANT IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING BLD06-00393 MID-EASTERN COUNCIL 01- 430 SOUTHGATE AVE ALT NON 0 $36,000 Tear off and reside commercial building BLD06-00347 JEFF MILLER CONST 428 HIGHWAY I WEST ALT NON 2 $35,000 TENANT FINISH FOR HAIR SALON BLD06-00363 PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES 605 E JEFFERSON ST ALT NON 2 $20,000 OFFICE REMODEL OF MEDICAL BUILDING BLD06-00355 HIERONYMI PARTNERS 152 E COURT ALT NON 2 $12,000 OFFICE FINISH FOR TENANT SPACE IN PARKING RAMP BLD06-00435 HY-VEE INC. 1201 N DODGE ST ALT NON 3 0 $4,500 ADD MEDICAL CLINIC OFFICE IN GROCERY STORE BLD06-00436 HY-VEE INC. 812 S 1ST AVE ALT NON 3 0 $4,500 ADD MEDICAL CLINIC OFFICE IN GROCERY STORE BLD06-00437 HY-VEE INC. 1720 WATERFRONT DR ALT NON 3 0 $4,500 ADD MEDICAL CLINIC OFFICE IN GROCERY STORE BLD06-00465 MAHARISHI ENLlGHTENME 201 S CLINTON ST 148 ALT NON 2 $3,600 EXTERIOR ENTRANCE TO TENANT SPACE IN MALL BLD06-00457 WATT, CLARISSA T 1331 MUSCATlNEAVE ALT NON 2 $3,000 Pour concrete cap over existing stoop and install a new guard and handrail. BLD06-0044I DELI MART PROPERTIES, J]\ 521 HIGHWAY 1 ALT NON $2,500 CHANGE DONUTLAND TO OFFICE USE Page: Date : To: From: 4 7/3/2006 6/1 /2006 6/3 0/2006 City ofIowa City Extraction of Building Permit Data for Census Bureau Report Name Address ~ Imor ~ Use Stories Units Valuation Permit Number Total AL T/NON permits: 15 Total Val.atioo : $795,297 BLD06-00404 ABSTRACT CONSTRUCTlm 2404 CATSKILL CT ALT RDF 0 $6,000 Finish Tee room only in the basement of both units in duplex per original plans Total ALT/RDF permits: I Total Val.atioo : $6,000 BLD06-00376 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNE 340 E BURLINGTON ST ALT RMF 2 2 $30,000 REPLACE BOW WINDOWS WITH PATIO DOORS FORRMF UNITS DAMAGED IN STORM BLD06-00430 MATT ROFFMAN 9 I I E WASHINGTON ST ALT RMF 3 0 $11,000 KITCHEN AND BA TH REMODELS FOR APT. #1 AND #4 OF RMF BLD06-00337 ILA MA YE W ALTON 2303 WILLOWBROOKE LN ALT RMF 2 $5,000 CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON PORCH OPD-5 ZONE Total AL T/RMF permits: 3 Total Val.atio. : $46,000 BLD06-00370 MICHAEL & ANNE GAVIN 1522 MUSCA TINE AVE ALT RSF 2 2 $20,000 CONVERT SCREEN PORCH INTO LAUNDRY ROOM & BATHROOM FOR SFD BLD06-00329 MAGGIE MCKNIGHT 2127 FRIENDSHIP ST ALT RSF 2 $15,000 KITCHEN REMODEL FOR SFD BLD06-00389 SOUTHGATE 1034 JENSEN ST ALT RSF 2 $15,000 BASEMENT FINISH FOR ZERO-LOT LINE SFD BLD06-00 153 MICHAEL T. MCLAUGHLIN 220 S DODGE ST ALT RSF 0 0 $10,000 BASEMENT FINISH BLD06-00324 BRIAN WILSON 1405 DiCKENSON LN ALT RSF 2 $7,500 BASEMENT FINISH FOR SFD BLD06-00459 HARVEY & MAXINE MILLEI 815 IOWA AVE ALT RSF $7,000 CONVERT ENCLOSED PORCH TO OPEN PORCH BLD06-0028I BRENT ANDERSON 1405 LANGENBERG AVE ALT RSF 2 $5,000 BASEMENT FINISH FOR SFD BLD06-00360 JAMES MARTINS 3 I BEDFORD CT ALT RSF 2 $5,000 SKYLIGHT BLD06-00387 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 13 CHARLES DR ALT RSF 2 2 $4,500 FINISH BASEMENT BEDROOM BLD06-00399 YUNGUIHUANG 3428 KILLARNEY RD ALT RSF 0 $4,500 BASEMENT FINISH FOR SFD BLD06-00403 DOUGLAS & ELEANOR FL YJ 3007 PINECREST RD ALT RSF 0 $3,000 Install egress window in basement BLD06-00487 GARY MCGLUMPHRY 1709 FLATIRON DR ALT RSF 2 $3,000 BASEMENT EGRESS WINDOW BLD06-00384 STEVE V AN DER WOUDE 519 BROWN ST ALT RSF 2 2 $1,500 CONVERT RDF TO SFD BLD06-00397 DARYL P & SANDRA K STET 1820 HOLLYWOOD BLVD ALT RSF 0 $1,500 Replace three bedroom windows with egress window Page: Date : To: From: 5 7/3/2006 6/1/2006 6/3 0/2006 City ofIowa City Extraction of Building Permit Data for Census Bureau Report Permit Number Name BLD06-00474 GENE KNUTSON 2 BASEMENT BEDROOMS FOR SFD BLD06-00395 JOAN LIFFRlING-ZUG BOUR Install wall in basement BLD06-00419 VIOLET L GRAY CONVERT DINING AREA INTO BEDROOM ~ ~ Address Imor Use Stories Units Valuation 137 S MOUNT VERNON OF ALT RSF 2 $1,500 907 S DODGE ST ALT RSF 0 $900 2022 H ST ALT RSF 2 $200 Total ALTIRSF permits: 17 Total Valuation: $105,100 BLD06-00455 D & P PROPERTY, LLC 2650 MORMON TREK BLV FND NON $15,000 ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION FOR PRINTING PLANT BLD06-00439 ROBERTS DAIRY 1123 N DODGE ST FND NON 0 $10,000 FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ADDITION Total FND/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $25,000 BLD06-00307 BOWMAN CHIROPRACTIC 2501 N DODGE ST NEW NON $985,000 OFFICE CLINIC FOR CHIROPRACTIC BLD06-00458 OLIN LLOYD 1610 WILLOW CREEK DR NEW NON $96,300 STORAGE WAREHOUSE BLD06-00460 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES t 1339 LAKESHORE DR NEW NON $5,000 SHELTER FOR PUBLIC SPACE Total NEW/NON permits: 3 Total Valuation : $1,086,300 BLD06-00402 NORM & DEB CATE 313 BLACKHAWK ST NEW RAC $150,000 DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH APARTMENT ABOVE FOR SFD BLD06-00373 TERRY VARGASON 1110 HOTZ AVE NEW RAC 2 2 $23,500 DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE ADDITION FOR RDF TO REPLACE GARAGE LOST IN STORM BLD06-00385 RINGEN, JON D 1223 SEYMOUR AVE NEW RAC 2 2 $19,000 DETACHED GARAGE ADDITION FOR SFD BLD06-00383 WINKlE, WENDI L 1154 HOTZAVE NEW RAC 2 $9,000 REPLACE 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE LOST IN STORM BLD06-00442 CAROLE ANN ELDEEN 1020 RONALDS ST NEW RAC $2,000 PERGOLA FOR SFD Total NEW/RAe permits: 5 Total Valuation : $203,500 BLD06-00346 THIRD STREET PARTNERS I 1491 BUCKINGHAM PL NEW RDF 2 $362,360 DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES 1491-1495 BUCKINGHAM PLACE BLD06-00354 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 120 BRENTWOOD DR NEW RDF 2 $266,434 DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES 120-122 BRENTWOOD DR B LD06-00416 GREATER lOW A CITY HOm 857 LONGFELLOW PL NEW RDF 2 $227,000 DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED CARPORTS 857 LONGFELLOW PL--859 LONGFELLOW CT Page: 6 City ofIowa City Date : 7/3/2006 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 6/1/2006 Census Bureau Report From: 6/3 0/2006 ~ ~ Permit Number Name Address Imor Use Stories Units Valuation BLD06-00417 GREATER lOW A CITY HOm 939 LONGFELLOW PL NEW RDF 2 $227,000 DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED CARPORTS 939 LONGFELLOW PL--94 1 LONGFELLOW CT BLD06-00418 GREATER IOWA CITY Hom 963 LONGFELLOW PL NEW RDF 2 $227,000 DUPLEX WITH A TT ACHED CARPORTS 963 LONGFELLOW PL--965 LONGFELLOW CT Total NEW/RDF permits: 5 Total Valuation: $1,309,794 BLD06-00394 DAN & CARMEN GLASGOW 1064 TAMARACK TRL NEW RSF $400,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE OPD5Z0NE BLD06-00462 ARTISAN CUSTOM HOMES 1105 PRAIRIE GRASS LN NEW RSF 2 $300,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD06-00288 JENNIFER THOMAS 2023 BRISTOL DR NEW RSF $177,994 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE OPD-5 ZONE BLD06-00440 ARLINGTON DEV INC 144 EVERSULL LN NEW RSF 2 $176,403 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD06-00260 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 23 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 $70,939 ZERO LOT LINE SFD BLD06-0026I SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS, 17 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 $70,939 ZERO LOT LINE SFD BLD06-00341 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS. 29 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 $68,809 ZERO LOT LINE SFD BLD06-00342 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS. 35 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 $68,809 ZERO LOT LINE SFD Total NEW/RSF permits: 8 Total Valuation: $1,333,893 BLD06-00222 335 PARTNERS 320 -22 E BURLINGTON S1 REP MIX 0 $75,000 REFACE BUILDING EXTERIOR, REPLACE WINDOWS DUE TO STORM DAMAGE BLD06-00319 MARC MOEN 226 S CLINTON REP MIX 2 $50,000 STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO STABALIZE WALLS, REROOF Total REPIMIX permits: 2 Total Valuatioo : $125,000 BLD06-00392 IOWA CITY CMNTY SCH DJ! 830 SOUTHLA WN DR REP NON 0 $165,750 Reroof school BLD06-00433 MASTER AUTO CARE 606 S RIVERSIDE DR REP NON 3 0 $112,678 REPLACE EXTERIOR WALL PANELS FOR AUTO REPAIR DUE TO STORM DAMAGE BLD06-00379 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEA 507 E COLLEGE ST REP NON 2 2 $7,000 REROOF DUE TO STORM DAMAGE BLD06-00380 MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 505 E COLLEGE ST REP NON 2 2 $6,700 REROOF DUE TO STORM DAMAGE BLD06-00400 WILLOWWIND SCH 226 S JOHNSON ST REP NON 0 $6,486 Reroof school Page: Date : To: From: 7 7/3/2006 6/112006 6/3012006 City ofIowa City Extraction of Building Permit Data for Census Bureau Report Permit Number Name Address ~ Imor ~ Use Stories Units Valuation Total REPINON permits: 5 Total Valuation : $298,614 BLD06-00388 DENNIS DUNNWALD 1162 HOTZ AVE REP RAC 2 $8,000 REPAIR 2 CAR GARAGE DAMAGED IN STORM Total REPIRAC permits: I Total Valuation: $8,000 BLD06-00477 HARVEY 0 MILLER 817 IOWA AVE REP RDF 2 $90,000 REBUILD 2ND FLOOR OF DUPLEX DUE TO STORM DAMAGE BLD05-00802 THOMAS OR JANE GREEN 803 E BURLINGTON ST REP RDF 0 0 $1,700 repair stairs BLD06-00472 TIM LEHMAN 705 -07 WOODSIDE DR REP RDF 2 $1,250 WINDOWS FOR RDF BLD06-00415 PATRICK ELBERT 15 S JOHNSON ST REP RDF 2 0 $1,000 REPLACE ENTRY STAIRS TO DUPLEX UNITS B LD06-004 71 TOM ROGERS & BOB CRANJ 808 E DAVENPORT ST REP RDF 2 $300 WINDOWS FOR RDF Total REPIRDF permits: 5 Total Valuation : $94,250 BLD06-0022I CENTER CITY PARTNERS 929 IOWA AVE REP RMF I 0 $125,000 REPLACE WINDOWS, SOME NEW ROOF TRUSSES, REF ACE EXTERIOR, REBUILD TOP FLOOR UNITS BLD06-00398 PI BET A PHI 815 E WASHINGTON ST REP RMF 0 $65,000 REPLACE WINDOWS AND SIDING DAMAGED IN STORM BLD06-00287 WILLIAM NOWYSZ 103 S GOVERNOR ST REP RMF 2 $50,000 STORM REPAIR BLD06-00362 MICHAEL J CILEK & JAMES 706 E COLLEGE ST REP RMF 2 $35,500 REPLACE WINDOWS, REROOF, RESIDE RMF DAMAGED IN STORM BLD06-00486 ERIKA LAUER 924 IOWA AVE REP RMF 2 $9,315 REFRAME DORMER AND REROOF DUE TO STORM DAMAGE BLD06-00390 FANGMAN RENTALS LLC 620 CHURCH ST REP RMF 0 $8,000 Reroof four unit apartment BLD06-00431 DELTA DELTA DELTA 522 N CLINTON ST REP RMF 3 0 $8,000 FOUNDATION REPAIR OF SORORITY BUILDING BLD06-00422 MILDRED KELLER 721 E COLLEGE ST REP RMF 2 2 $7,500 REROOF RMF DUE TO STORM BLD06-00434 KEYSTONE PROPERTY MM 915 OAKCREST ST REP RMF 3 0 $4,500 REBUILD DECKS FOR TOWNHOUSE UNITS #22, #23, #24 BLD06-00368 JIM BUXTON 942 IOWA AVE REP RMF 2 $1,000 STRUCTURALLY REPAIR WEST WALL DUE TO STORM DAMAGE Total REPIRMF permits: 10 Total Valuation: $313,815 BLD06-00267 PHILLIP & SUSAN LUTGENI 911 IOWA AVE REP RSF 2 I $216,000 STRAIGHTEN WALLS, REPAIR BROKEN RAFTERS, STRENGTHEN FLOORS, REPAIR WALL FINISHES INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Page: Date: To: From: 8 7/3/2006 6/1/2006 6/3 0/2006 City ofIowa City Extraction of Building Permit Data for Census Bureau Report ~ ~ Permit Number Name Address Imor Use Stories Units Valuation BLD06-00361 ROBERTD&FERNALLISm 1203ROCHESTERAVE REP RSF I 2 $118,672 REPLACE FRONT ENCLOSED PORCH, 24 X 24 GARAGE, AND 4 SEASON PORCH DAMAGED IN STORM BLD06-00386 MICHAELJUDGE 19 EVANS ST REP RSF 2 2 $1l7,615 RE-BUILD CHIMNEY, REROOF, REPLACE GLAZING, REBUILD PORCH, REPLACE DORMER ROOF, REPAIR SIDING FROM STORM DAMAGE' BLD06-00464 HAROLD SPILGER 11 15 ROCHESTER AVE REP RSF 2 $47,000 DETACHED GARAGE, FRONT PORCH REPLACEMENT, REAR DECK REPLACEMENT BLD06-00377 RALPH FREEMAN 1802 WINSTON DR REP RSF 2 2 $40,000 REMOVE & REPLACE GARAGE, REFRAME PORTION OF ROOF, REPLACE ROOFING, SIDING, & GLAZING DUE TO STORM DAMAGE RAILINGS BLD06-00429 DAVIDE&MICHELLELKR 539WOODRIDGEAVE REP RSF 0 $31,000 Rebuild Sunroom BLD06-00414 RICKEYHILLS&KATHYMi 1176HOTZAVE REP RSF I 0 $24,985 REPAIR DRYWALL, REMOVE AND REPLACE ROOFING, REPLACE FRONT PORCH, STORM WINDOWS, SIDING, FACIA AND SOFFET FROM STORM BLD06-00367 KAREN MAE HOPP 26 N GOVERNOR ST REP RSF 1 2 $19,877 REROOF HOUSE & GARAGE, REPAIR SIDING, REPAIR STORM WINDOWS, REPAIR PORCH FACIA & SOFFET, STORM DOOR, REPLACE FENCING BLD06-00374 MAGGIE TURNER 5 WASHINGTON PL REP RSF 2 2 $18,000 FIRE REPAIR FOR SFD BLD06-00423 HAROLD SPILGER 1115 ROCHESTER AVE REP RSF 2 2 $13,000 WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR SFD BLD06-00396 OPEL GOERING 208 PADDOCK CIR REP RSF 0 $10,000 Mold repair in kitchen and bath BLD06-00325 BRYAN & GINNIE CLEMEN~ 518 WOODRIDGE AVE REP RSF 2 $9,000 REPLACE ROOF FRAMING, SHEA THING, FASCIA AND SHINGLES FROM STORM DAMAGE BLD06-00359 KIMBERLEY MARRA & MEF 134 PARSONS AVE REP RSF 2 $6,550 REBUILD 8' FENCE DAMAGED FROM STORM BLD06-00444 KIM CAMPBELL 1905 CALIFORNIA AVE REP RSF $5,000 WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR SFD BLD06-00316 LANCE PLATZ 1229 OAKES DR REP RSF $2,780 WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT FOR SFD BLD06-00467 HUTCHINSON. DENISE J 440 3RD AVE REP RSF 2 $1,900 REPLACE ENTRY DECK AND WINDOWS FOR SFD BLD06-00350 JOHN & DANNETTE RALEY 125 S LUCAS ST REP RSF 2 $800 REROOF SFD AND REPLACE SKYLIGHTS Total REP/RSF permits: 17 Total Valuad... : $682,179 GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 126 VALVA nON: $6,758,648 t/ ~~ - Submitted by Mayor Ross Wilburn Governor's THOMA$ .1, 'VlLIMCK OFFICE OF' THE GOVERNOR 5AL.1.T J. PEoE;ft$OH COVERNOR l.T. GQVUNOR Golden Dome A wards June 14, 2006 Length of Service Dear State Employee: We are very pleased to honor you, our state employees, for your distinguished service to the State of Iowa for 25-55 years. 861 employ- ees throughout the state are being recognized at these regional ceremo- nies in 2006. We want to express our gratitude and admiration for your years of dedication to the citizens of Iowa. You are a shining example of loyalty and commitment to our state. We salute you! ~ v.;.L- ~J.~ Thomas J. Vilsack Governor Ll. Governor $TATt: CAPrrOL DI:S MOINitS, IOWA ~:)t. Sttlael.e.a,. fl'AA51S.~t"'" , v V I I i I Governor's Length of Service Award Iowa City Length of Service Award Ceremony I Ceremony Locations West High School I I June 29, 2006 - 2:00 p.m. Central Region Music Tareq Abuissa Iowa Tourism Building Nathan Giglierano City High School Orchestra Des Moines, Iowa (State Fairgrounds) Iowa City Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 10:00 a.rn. and 2:00 p.m. Flag Presentation Mary Hulme, Wayne Loveland John Robe, Lew Vyrostek Department of Corrections, Western Region Iowa Medical Classification Center, Oakdale St. Rose of Lima Parish Center National Anthem Pam Schroeder, soloist Denison, Iowa Cedar Rapids Washington High Thursday, June 29, 2006 School 10:00 a.m. Master of Ceremonies Ashley Hinson ~_/ KCRG-TV Eastern Region Welcome Mayor Ross Wilburn I City of Iowa City , Iowa City West High School I Remarks Mollie Anderson, Director Iowa City, Iowa Department of Administrative Thursday, June 29, 2006 Services 2:00 p.m. Introduction of Lt. Governor Ashley Hinson I Lieutenant Governor's Message The Honorable Sally Pederson I I Lt. Governor, State of Iowa I Presentation of Awards The Honorable Sally Pederson Lt. Governor, State of Iowa Everyone is invited to a reception immediately following the ceremony I i , CIOW~~' ~ 25 Year Award (continued) 25 Year Award MICHAEL DAVIS CORRECTIONS. FORT MADISON HEATHERAKINTOLA HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE TREEANON DAVIS HUMAN ~ERVICES-MOUNT PLEASANT MARKAKINTOLA HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE REBECCA DE JAEGHER HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES SUE ALBRIGHT INSPECTION & APPEALS-STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER FAITH DE MARR HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES RUTH ALLISON EDUCATION- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION KEN DEPUEW TRANSPORTATION REX ANDREWS CORRECTIONS.ANAMOSA JACKIE ELLEFRITZ CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON RICHARD BANOWETZ TRANSPORTATION THOMAS ENGLER CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA RICHARD BARLOW CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON BRIAN FEGLEY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES JOSEPH BEADLE CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA I ANET FLIEHLER CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA DIANA BEATTY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES FRANCIS FOARDE TRANSPORTATION DONITABEATTY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES LONNIE FORD TRANSPORTATION MARILYN BEAUDINE AGRICULTURE & LAND STEWARDSHIP RUSSELL FRISCH TRANSPORTATION LINDA BEESON CORRECTlONS.OAKDALE DENNIS GERICKE HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE TERRY BORCHERDING PUBLIC SAFETY ALLAN GRIFFITIlS CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON BETTY BOSWELL HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES CHARLESHAFFARNAN CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT RANDALL BROCK PUBLIC SAFETY DANIEL HALL HUMAN SERVICES-MOUNT PLEASANT KAREN BROWN CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT LORI HALVERSON TRANSPORTATION JANE BURKHALTER HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES SANDY HART HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES DON CARTER TRANSPORTATION VIRGIL HELLIGE CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON MARK CARTER TRANSPORTATION RODNEY HESS CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA DENNIS CLUBB HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES KARMELLA HEUER TRANSPORTATION DAVID COLLINS HUMANS SERVICES.INDEPENDENCE SCOTT HINDE HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE MICHELE COONFARE REVENUE IRENE HOLZWARTII HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES KEITH CURRY HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE LARRY HOPKINS TRANSPORTATION 25 Year Award (continued) 25 Year Award (continued) MARY HOWES NATURAL RESOURCES MICHAEL MESSER CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT RODNEY JENKINS CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON PAUL MILLER CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT WILLIAM KALISHEK NATURAL RESOURCES JEFFREY MILLER PUBLIC SAFETY I RANDAL KIRBY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES CURTIS MOORE CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE i KATHLEEN KITNER HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE DAVID MOORE HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE EVAN KLENK HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES JAMES NOONAN CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA JACK! KNAPP HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES TERRY PAYNE HUMAN SERVICES-MOUNT PLEASANT DIANA KNUTSEN HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES VIOLET PERRENOUD HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES THOMAS KOENIG CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA RUSSELL PETTINGER TRANSPORTATION MICHAELKRAY CORRECTIONS.ANAMOSA JAMES PEZLEY CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON DENNIS LABARGE CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA JANE PICRAY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES RANDALLLANFERMAN CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT DALE POHLPETER CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON MELANIE LANGLEY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES DIANE PUENTE CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON I SUSAN LAWRENCE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES ROGER PUETZ CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA LESLIE LERNER HUMAN SERVICES-MOUNT PLEASANT ROBERT PYLE NATURAL RESOURCES LESA LINDHOLM HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES GARY REA CORRECTIONS.FORT MADISON i I DEBRA LINDQUIST HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES GREGG RILEY CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT KATHLEEN LooNAN HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES WILLIAM ROBERGE CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE I JANET LOWENBERG CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE OTIS ROBERTS CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT MARY MACE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES GREGG RUDE PUBLIC SAFETY I LAWRENCE MACK JR CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON JAMES RUMSEY CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT I I KAYE MANSON HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE MARILYN SALES CORRECTIONS.OAKDALE CURTIS MAYO CORRECTIONS.ANAMOSA DALE SEXTON TRANSPORTATION I DALE MCSORLEY CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT DAVID SHERRETS HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE i I , I 25 Year Award (continued) I 25 Year Award (continued) SCOTT SHIFFLETT AGRICULTURE & LAND STEWARDSHIP BILLY WHITAKER CORRECTIONS - INDUSTRIES COLETTE SHULL HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES COLLEEN WHITMORE HUMAN SERVICES.TOLEDO KATHRYN SIMONSEN HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES PAULA WITTEN TRANSPORTATION KERRY SLAGLE HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES RONALD WITTMAN TRANSPORTATION i SALLY SLIFE HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE CHARLES WOOD CORRECTIONS. FORT MADISON C~ROLYN SPETH HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES GARY WRIGHT CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT EDWARD STAHELI CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA RAYMOND WRIGHT CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON EDMUND STECKLEIN CORRECTIONS.ANAMOSA RONALD WYSE CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT BRADLEY STEINHART TRANSPORTATION DEBRA STIEFEL HUMANS SERVICES.INDEPENDENCE MIKE STRABALA CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE BETH STRATTON HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES EUGENE SWEENEY TRANSPORTATION JEFFREY TJADEN TRANSPORTATION I MIKEAL TOPE CORRECTIONS.ANAMOSA STEPHEN TOZER CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT JOANNE WADE TRANSPORTATION I BARBARA WAHL TRANSPORTATION ! I KATIlLEENWALL HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES I I i GERRY WALLACE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES i RHONDA WALTERS CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE I I LYLE WATERS TRANSPORTATION i i ! ALLEN WELLINGTON JR CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON I i BOB WEST AGRICULTURE & LAND STEWARDSHIP I , 30 Year Award 30 Year Award (continued) SANDRA ASHLEY EDUCATION- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION KEVIN KAFKA REVENUE BETH AUSTIN HUMAN SERVICES BEVERLY KOEPPEL HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE RODNEY BARTHOLOMEW CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON EDWARD KOSINA TRANSPORTATION JANET BElNKE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES MICHAEL KURTH CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA DUANE BOSSMAN HUMAN SERVICES-TOLEDO MARK LAIR CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON MICHAEL BOUNK NATURAL RESOURCES LAWRENCE LEWIN TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL BOYLES HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES DENNIS LIEKWEG PUBLIC SAFETY ROGER BUBLITZ NATURAL RESOURCES JAMES MAGlRL NATURAL RESOURCES SANDRA BUNCE CORRECTIONS - INDUSTRIES DONALD MALLINGER CORRECTIONS. FORT MADISON MICHAEL CARTHEY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES RAY MANNING EDUCATION. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION i SUSAN CONNELLY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES PAMELA MARIE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES , ALBERTA CONRAD HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE ANNE MARIE MASTRIANNI HUMAN SERVICES-GLENWOOD CHRISTOPHER DOMEYER TRANSPORTATION JOYCE MCELREE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES DEBORAH DUFFY PUBLIC SAFETY MARY MCELROY HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES PAMELA GENDREAU HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES RAYMOND MILLER CORRECTIONS - INDUSTRIES KATHERINE GRIFFEN HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES MICHAEL MORRIS PUBLIC SAFETY RONALD HANKEMEIER TRANSPORTATION PATRICK MORRISSEY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES WILLIAM HANKEN CORRECTIONS.OAKDALE STEPHEN MOSS CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON JANE HANSON HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES DIANE NYE CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT JAMES HOVEN PUBLIC SAFETY MARLENEO'CLAIR HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES JILLIBEN CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA RUSSELL ORT CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE STEPHEN JOHNSON REVENUE PATRICIA PETTY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES RONALD JONES NATURAL RESOURCES STEVEN POSHUSTA TRANSPORTATION DEANNA KAFKA HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES JEFFREY RISSLER TRANSPORTATION I . . I 30 Year Award (continued) 35 Year Award JANE ROEHS HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES ALLAN AASEN TRANSPORTATION IOELROODE PUBLIC SAFETY KIM DOUGLAS BEARDSLEY REVENUE TANASABOURIN IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT JANE BECKER IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT I JANICE SMITH CORRECTIONS-ANAMOSA WAYNE BOWMAN IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MIRIAM SNYDER HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE DANIEL BRACK TRANSPORTATION BRYAN SPANIER TRANSPORTATION BILLY BUNKER NATURAL RESOURCES ELIZABETH STOFFER HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES MARIE CARTER CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT CATHARINE TAYSEN HUMAN SERVICES-GLENWOOD JOHN COUSER TRANSPORTATION NANCY,TIlORKILDSON HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES CHARLES DAVIS CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE RUSSELL VINCENT CORRECTIONS-OAKDALE LLOYD DOEHRMANN TRANSPORTATION I HAROLD WEILBRENNER IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PATTY FENNELLY HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES JAMES WERTZ PUBLIC SAFETY MARCIA FISCHER TRANSPORTATION DONALD WHISLER TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL FRANCOIS TRANSPORTATION GARYWIDDEL EDUCATION-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ROBERT FROST IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BETTY HALL HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES JUDITH HERMAN IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT VICKI HRDLICKA HUMAN SERVICES.COMMUNITY SERVICES MARDEL HUEBNER TRANSPORTATION DE:-':NIS KUNZE TRANSPORTATION RICHARD KUPFERSCHMIDT REVENUE ! KARON LEWIS HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES i i I DONALD LIKE TRANSPORTATION NORINE MAGEE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES I SANDRA MC KEE HUMAN SERVICES-TOLEDO I ! ! 35 Year Award (continued) 40 Year Award NEAL ALLEN HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES BENIAMIN PASKER TRANSPORTATION JEAN GILLPATRICK HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE ALVIN PRICE TRANSPORTATION I LARRY HAYNES TRANSPORTATION CAROLYNPROTTSMAN CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT i KEN LINDERWELL NATURAL RESOURCES i PATRICIA RICHENBERGER CORRECTIONS-MOUNT PLEASANT I MARCIA MOTTINGER IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT I CONNIE ROMMANN HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE JOHN RICHMOND NATURAL RESOURCES C~ROLROUND HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES LEROY ROBISON TRANSPORTATION DUANE SANDS TRANSPORTATION TERRY SEDORE TRANSPORTATION RAE ANN SCHWARTZ HUMAN SERVICES-MOUNT PLEASANT STEVE WILSON TRANSPORTATION CHRISTOPHER STEFFENSMEIER TRANSPORTATION JEROME STEWARD TRANSPORTATION , i 50 Year Award i lAMES STONER TRANSPORTATION I I CATHERINE TAYLOR HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES MELVIN PACOVSKY NATURAL RESOURCES I I JOSEPH THOMAN TRANSPORTATION I , 55 Year Award I RAYMOND TULL TRANSPORTATION I , I DAROLD VAN ZELE HUMAN SERVICES-COMMUNITY SERVICES I ORAL MILT HUNT NATURAL RESOURCES I LINDA WALTHART HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE i I RAYMOND WELLMAN CORRECTIONS-FORT MADISON I EARL WEST AGRICULTURE & LAND STEWARDSHIP I I I WILLIE WINTERS HUMANS SERVICES-INDEPENDENCE I , i I Kt~"pillg You 1I,Jor",,<I () 1;;126 , /} ~r 7Jv Surnni.c. 2006 City Employee Newsletter Whft'tls 11t~d:e Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day Service Awards..".."". Tornado coverage", Fitness, New Hires, Transfers & Promotions "...... .. p, 2 '" p. 4 p, 9 p,10 New Health ID Cards To better serve its customers, Wellmark has entered into an agreement with a new pharmacy provider, Effective July I, Catalyst will process pharmacy benefits for all Well mark participants, More information regarding the change in providers will be available in the upcoming weeks, Because of the change in pharmacy providers, Wellmark will be issuing new ID cards that contain the correct pharmacy information, I t is anticipated that these new cards will arrive inJuly or August. Your current Welhnark lD card will be valid until the new cards arrive, You should destroy your old ID cards once you have received your new 10 cards, Nine children of City employees accompanied their parents to work on April 27 in observance of "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," This is a national event created bv the Ms. Foundation for Women which provides opportunities for girls and boys to take what they learned in the workplace and apply it to the classroom. In addition to learning about career opportunities, each child was given a souvenir to remember their day at the City. One of the children who participated was Talbot Morris-Downing, whose mom, Kumi Morris, works in Engineering. Tal took a moment to write about his experiences while visiting the City "I was really excited when I was asked to come to my mom's work. First mom took me m'ound the office and I met everybody in Engineering. Ms. Irelan showed me maps of Iowa Cit)' and she printed a ma.p of the tornado's path. Later; Afr. Fosse took me to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr: Julius took me on a tour. We saw how the water was made less and less contaminated. I saw the bacteria being eaten and all the stuff that eats it. I leamed that the Wastewater Timtment Plant has a lot of fish and extras that I looked at in a tub. Next,Mr. Novick showed me the sllnJeying mbot. It was cool that he could use it with a l'cmote contr'ol. lVu can tell it to do anything! Last, Mrs. Meredith showed me how to use the computer. She showed me how to draw on the computer. She showed me how to draw every line. I liked that you could add designs. Finally, it was time to go to lunch and back to school. I hope to come back and see bridges with Mr. Gannon. It was so much fun!" Tal Morris~Downing inspects Hcatch of the day" at Wastewater Treatment Plant ---~--------- - ------ -~----- ----- 2005 Employee Service Awards 109 I, r ached milestone years of service in 2005. This year's honorees have a combined total of 1,550 emp 0) ees e . h 10 es were honored at the annual servICe awards program on February years of servICe to the Cny. T ese emp be . Th . supervisors and City Council members were also invited 23,2006 in SOCcial Hall altuthe RoenClye~~:~nn~~;;~~ry! ~~ployees who reached milestone years of service include: to the event. ongratu a ons Jim Wonick (r) recognized for 40 years of service 40 Years Jim Wonick, Cemetery 35 Years Robert Bogs, Recreation Joe Fowler, Parkingrrransit Dan Sellers, Police Bud Stockman, Streets/Refuse 30 Years Doug Boothroy, HIS Barb Coffey, Document Services Linda Dyer, Library Paula Griffin, Recreation Dale Helling, City Mgr's Office Arthur Hining, Water 25 Years Manouch Amin, Transit Joyce Canoll, Recreation Tim Dingbaum, Water Joan Kennedy, Streets Kathv Mitchell, Library Kare;, Sheldon, Treasury Chris Shellady, Equipment 20 Years Kevin Berg, Police Robert Bowans, Police Kathleen Cahill, ITS Scott Carlson, Landfill 20 Years. contd. Jo Farnsworth, Police Sandra Irvine, Wastewater Jon Kennedy, Recreation Laurel Lewis, Water Brian Michel, Streets Kevin O'Malley, Treasury Tom Wagner, Streets 15 Years Kent Bliven, ITS Michelle Buhman, Senior Center Pat Burns, Streets Tim Burns, Refuse Bill Campbell, Police Jim Carney, Refuse Jeff Crawford, Recreation Maureen Delaney, Library David Fisher, Landfill David Gillham, Streets Frank Grizel, Equipment Katherine Habley, Library Tom Hansen, Equipment Paul Jacobs, Police Kelly Jehle, Police Scott Kennedy, Refuse Joe Kral, Parks Craig Meacham, Water AI Mebus, Police Joe Messenger, Transit Robert Miklo, PCD 15 Years contd. Dawn Miller, Police Brad Neumann, PCD Jerry Nixon, Cable TV Bernard Osvald, HIS Roger Overton, Wastewater Jeff Reid, Transit Janet Vest, Fire Robert Wood, Streets Tony Worrell, Landfill 10 Years Paul Batcheller, Police Susan Bethel, Transit Denise Brotherton, Police Jennifer Clarahan, Police Robert Forbes, Water Brian Gaffey, Wastewater Ronnie Gist, Police Tim Hennes, HIS Michaeleen Kaesar, Parks/Forestry Linda Kopping, Senior Center Marc Miller, Water Kevin Oxley, CBD Steve Ralph, Wastewater Brian Rohr, Fire Larry Rowson, Recreation Kim 'Sandberg, Public Works OJ Steva, Police Scott VanSchoyck, Transit Judson Yetley, Forestry 5 Years Mitch Behr, City Attorney Ross Bittner, Transit Robin Butler, Housing Authoritv Lance Carolan, Fire Gary Cohn, ITS Ty Coleman, Cable TV Jean Collins, Transit Joe Corbin, Fire Susan Dulek, City Attorney Deborah Dunn, Library Janet Dvorsky, PCD Matt Eidahl, Recreation City Employee Newsletter - Summcr 2006, 1'- 2 5 Years. contd. Susan Fuhrmeister, Pulice , Dave Gerdts, Parking Mike Gonzalez, Govt Buildings Karen Howard, reD Lori Jeffries-Hanna, Treasury Tina McDermott, Fire Mary NiicheL Central Services Marv O'Malley, Librar"y 'Valter Ponwood, Streets Ardis Sillick, Library Brandon Speers, Streets Susan Stratemeyer, Transit Jeff Terhune, Treasury Kellie Tuttle, City Clerk Bill Walls, Parks Gayle Warner, Library Lanny Wilkerson, Doc Services Jim Williams, Animal Services Dave Yager, Water Left to Right: Brian Michel, Brandon SPeers, Dave Gillham, Bud Stockman, Bob Wood, Pat Burns and Walter Portwood City 'Blood Drive, - "I ;tJ,,~~s t~t::~U:j~m!67;:0~!e~s:ff~~=;::,:l::: i:j~~Yi:e;:/~~/d~~::.D{~U'J:::;";:; d:~':;;~= 'veterans', 11 first time dOllors, alld 4 double red donors. The B190d Drive Coordinatprfnltll the blood eetlfer - stated how pleased they were with our drive. Thallk you to aU emPloyees who donate4. Those particiPating Were: I Loren Brumm, HIS Lexee Butcher, Wat{~r Kevin Crawley, Cable Paula GrifIin,Recreatiun Jessica Hamer, Recreation lhlll Hansen, Equipmelll Kevin Heick, Pulice Karen Jellllings, Personnel Lee Ann Kincade, HIS Rou Knoche, Engineering Joan KJ"iUller, Accounting Phi! Lewis, Water Kathy Lovetinsky,ll-ansit Pat MacKay,JUS Melissa Millcr, '!i'casury Barh Morck, Transit June Nn.sby, Central Services Tali1myNelllh~nn,Parks& Ree T()mN ()vi"k,E1~gineeril1g Salah "qkerlll!ld,l1l1gille~ril1g - "-- 'st",water Susan Rogusky, Senior Cenlel' Esther Rusch, Accounting Valeria SchnOl~ Lihral')' Kathy Septer, CilD Karen Sheldon, Treasury Ed Slach,Parks AI Watson, Equipment ChrisWeinard, Centl"al Services Linda White, P"lice 1hny Worrell, Landfill John Yapp, PCD , , ;i Door Pnze Winners: $25 Gift Certificate to Pan era Bl'ead TonYWorl'ell MVRB~ tote bag Kat~y Lovetinsky MVRIlC t-shirt Barb Morek, Kevin Heick, Lexee Butcher MVRB(; travell11ug Esther Rusch, David Powers, Phil Lewis City ofIowa City lIlug/candy Roger Overton, Ed Slach, Kathy Septer, Liuda White, Sarah Okerluud , Pat MacKay, TalllHly Neumanu MVRB<j.: pen Da\'e Panos, Susan Rq r City Employee Newsletter - Summer 2006, p. 3 Tornado Hits Iowa City Thursday, April 13, 2006, started out as a normal day for City employees and residents. But by afternoon, people were beginning to discuss the Wlseasonably warm weather we were experiencing. No one could have imagined that an F-2 tornado would touch down and leave a path of destruction through the city. The events of that evening will not soon be forgotten. Corner of Clinton & Washington Streets City employees immediately sprang into action after the storm passed. Off-duty Police Officers and Fire Fighters were called in to assist with the aftermath of the storm. Other divisions/ departments also called staff in to assess the damage and assist in the clean up. By Friday rooming, the full extent ofthe damage was apparent. Numerous buildings/homes throughout the City were damaged, including several City facilities. Some City buildings were closed on Friday including the ICPL, Robert A. Lee Recreation Center and the Senior Center. By mid-morning numerous streets leading into the dovmtown area were closed to the public and the Iowa National Guard was in Iowa City to help direct traffic and to help keep the crowds of people surveying the damage safe. Even though the storm has caused a lot of sadness, it did help bring the community closer together. Walking aroWld the city on Friday, one would see complete strangers helping strangers, and friends helping friends. On Friday, a local radio station collected names of residents who needed assistance cleaning up and residents listening to the station showed up in full force to help assist. Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Intersectiol! of Dubuque & Browl! Streets While employees and residents have returned to their daily routines and much of the debris has been cleaned up, City employees and residents will continue to work to restore the beauty of the City. City Elllployee Newsletter - Slimmer 2006, p. 4 fue clean-uJ1 in CoUegt Hill Parh Ealt md of towa Avenue Thank You ClLJ~ 11.(1, .1., {f.'!"(,c;. . . 'v Vd'VVf.-~K.-"v . (.."I>~- Steve Atkins City Manager Ross Wilburn Mayor Tracy Hightshoe Of Marcia Klingaman, clean-up volunteers. Corner of Iowa Ave. and Dodge Street City Employee Newsletter - Summer 2006, p. 5 Signal repair at Burlington & Linn Streets Signal repair at CaPitol Street City Eml'lo)'Cl' Newsletter - Stimmel' 2006, p. 6 AARP National S~i()r Da, ,. ", vj~,' Food Collection for ro~a City,'s Cri~'nt$'} Thi~,.project was ~ of an eKt}'lnsive.serl~s of event~ -1l1l' ging irom band con cetUiiand ball gAl1les to Stoly teUmg and synwoSJ~ms - scluiduled for virtUlllly every.y throughout the month~ May. ' ' , 'I' , For this project, the phrase "Fill 'er up" took on a new meaning, as people filled a truck with non-perishable food for the Crisis Center's Food Bank. Local AARP (American Association ofReHred Persons) members set a goal 01'23,000 pounds offood items. That's one pound for each ofJohnson County's 23,000 senior citil.ens. '-<.:.C' ",.. ,- /t'<;,";'\f- ".'.- '.,~- i.:i,: -t<-\/: :,"",: Hawkeye Foodservice contributed the truck and stalno assist at the drop site at CitY Park on May 20. In aUdition, containers for placing donated food items were placed at service club meetings, university locations, retail businesses and finJU1cial institutions for two weeks. ' The food collection project and the dozens of other events throughout May were sponsored by Johnson Cowtty's AAR)>; chairpersons for this project were Terrence Neuzil, Johnson COWlty Board of Supervisors, and Bob Elliott, Iowa City City Council. ' "Terrence and) are happy to head this special project, because it's a very worthwhile cause,and it's such an easy way for anybody and everybody to make real, needed contributions," explain~d Elliott Police Department Pitches In On Saturday, April 8th, members of the Police Department helped build an addition on the deck of Dave Nixon's home. Dave is a Police Officer who is currently serving in Iraq. Prior to his departure, his wife, Cathy, had mentioned that they would like to have some work done on their rear deck before their children graduate from high school. Lynda Ambrose, Community Service Officer, decided to see if anyone in the department would like to assist in making the Nixons' wish come true. The response to her e-mail was amazing. 20 members of the Police Department responded stating they would like to help. Because of work schedules, only 13 were able to help. By 3:00 p.m. that afternoon, the addition to the deck was complete. A new picnic table was also assembled for the Nixon family to enjoy. The Police Association provided a Hungry Hobo lunch and soft drinks for the crew. Dave was unaware of the plans to build the addition to his deck and Cathy took numerous pictures to send to him so he could see all of their hard work. City Employee Newsletter - SlIm1/ler 2006, }'_ 7 Safety Awards Held Six City divisions were recently honored with safety awards for accomplishments during the 2005 calendar year: The Water Division celebrated two safety events during a breakfast sponsored by Risk Management. The first was the completion of its comprehensive Lockoutffagout Program-an accomplishment that is the result of extraordinary team work and countless work hours among the maintenance team of Jay Allen, Bob Bowans, Tim Dingbaum, Bob Forbes, and Phil Lewis. The LO/TO program helps ensure a safe work environment by de- energizing equipment during maintenance and repair work. Water was also the recipient of the 2005 "Boot Award," presented to the division that demonstrates leadership in numerous safety activities. Some division highlights are its numerous programs audits and updates, policy and safe working procedure development, an average of 13.3 hours of safety training per employee, equipment purchases that enhance injury-free work, a productive safety committee, and 15 different employees participating in the "recognizing and controlling hazards" process. The Equipment Division was also honored with two safety accomplishments: the division received the "Lowest Injury Rate" award for experiencing not a single injury during 2005. The second honor was about the limited number of serious injuries that have occurred over the years; Equipment has gone nearly 2,100 days without a lost- time injury! Holders of a truly outstanding safety record are the staff of the Iowa City Cemetery Division, having worked just short of 20 years without a lost-time injury! "We have had injuries, even a broken leg," explains manager Jim Wonick, "but nothing that keeps our workers from coming to work and doing at least something that is important to our operations." The "Top Training Division" award was presented to Landfill again this year. Over 16 Y, hours of annual safety training are recorded for each employee. Water Division Safety Awards Breakfast: Front Row, L to R: Ryan Haney, Dave Exline, Steve Elliott, and Brian Bailey. Middle Row, L to R: Eric Cringer, Gem Threcek, Melissa MiUer from Treasury, Kevin Slutts, (holding the boot award) DaIle Nash, (holding the plaque) Lexee Butcher, Jude Moss, Tim Svatos and Jim GuUand. Back Row, L to R: Andy Pierson, Mike Sansen Jr., Laurie Schrum, Earl McCaUa, Tim Dingbaum, Ed Moreno, Craig Meacham, Mike Paul, Leon Schlueter, and Jef! Thmer. Although there are a dozen division safety committees in the City, for the second year, Waste Water's took the honors of "Best Safety Committee." During the presentation, Safety Specialist Jim Gulland noted that leadership is what makes this committee truly outstanding-while each member serves a two-year term, they manage numerous OSHA safety programs, auditing and updating, maintaining inventories, conducting inspections, overseeing training, and directing co-workers on "Safety Thursdays." The 2005 award for the "Greatest Drop in Injury Rate" went to the Parking Division. It realized a decrease of more than 13 % from an average of the t1rree previous years. -Submitted by Jim Gulland City Employee Newsletter - Summer 2006, 1" 8 Fitness: First Steps ~Decisions Count, Wellmark Did you know that a I O-percent weight loss will reduce an overweight person's lifetime medical costs by at least $2,200-$5,300? The uphill battle to lose weight can be daunting. But did you know that even modest weight loss can offer huge rewards? . Losing just five percent of your body weight can lower your risk of developing Type-2 diabetes by up to 58 percent. . You may lower your blood pressure and your risk of heart disease. as well as improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. . Weight loss can reduce the pain associated with osteoarthritis. Findings from a Wake Forest University study indicate that each pound of weight lost by an overweight individual meant a 4-pound reduction in the force exerted on the knee. . One severe effect of excess weight is sleep apnea. But studies have shown that moderate weight loss can help sufferers experience a 14 to 26 percent decline in the number of occurrences of abnormal breathing. Essential #1: Exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle Exercise maintains muscle mass that is lost with dieting alone. Exercise helps maintain a normal metabolic rate and is crucial in long-term weight maintenance. Moderate intensity exercise has been sho'wn to affect brain chemicals resulting in a decreased appetite. Adding exercise as a component of your weight loss plan may also help you improve energy levels and sleep quality. What type of exercise is best? Aerobic activity is best for weight loss. Most exercise that ends in "ing" is considered aerobic. Walking, hiking, skating, skiing, rowing, and cycling are all good aerobic activities. How often should I exercise? Exercising four to six days a week is recommended. When first beginning to exercise, focus on creating and maintaining the habit of exercising, even if you can only exercise for a short period of time. Remember to vary your activities to prevent injuries. Essential #2: Make Dietary Changes In order to lose weight, you must follow a simple equation: bum more calories than you consume. This means choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods full of vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Take a look at some easy dietary changes that can help you lose weight. . . Focus on fruits. Eat a variety of fruits-whether fresh. frozen. canned or dried-rather than drinking fruit juice. Beware of high-calorie fruit canned in "heavy syrup. " . Vary your veggies. Eat more dark green veggies, such as broccoli and kale. . Get your calcium-rich foods. Drink milk or try low- fat yogurt or cheese. If you can't consume milk, try lactose free milk products or calcium-fortified foods and beverages. . Go whole grain.' How to tell if your foods are whole grain? Look to see if grains such as wheat, rice, oats or corn are referred to as "whole" in the ingredients list. . Protein should be lean. Choose lean meats and poultry. Bake, broil or grill your food-and vary choices between fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. City Employee Newsletter - Summer 2006, p. 9 New Employees} Transfers} Promotions & Retirements New Employees Justin Armatis ...................................................... Parking Cashier Rey Cardenas....................................................... Maintenance Worker I-Transit Adam Carroll....................................................... Parking Cashier Robert Cash ................................... ............. . Police Officer Heschel Cohn ............................................ ......... Maintenance Worker I-Parking Richard Davis....................................................... Parking Cashier Matthew Ewers .................................................... Web Developer Scott Gilland ........................................................ Maintenance Worker I-Parking Nicole Heinricy-Schmitz...................................... Internal Auditor Carly Hey............................................................. Mass Transit Operator Matthew Jacoby................................................... Maintenance Worker I-Parking Robin Marshall .................................................... Controller Sarah McAdams ................................................... Police Officer Dave Panos........................................................... Senior Engineer Russell Peterson ................................................... Maintenance Worker I-Towing Kent Ralston ........................................................ Transportation Planner Esther Rusch ........................................................ Senior Accountant Larry Skripsky ..................................................... Mechanic II-Transit William Souer ...................................................... Parking Cashier Michael Tharp ..................................................... Airport Operations Specialist Angela Woodhouse .............................................. Mass Transit Operator TransfersIPromotions Jon Beam ............................................................. Library Building Manager Brian Boelk.......................................................... Senior Engineer Mike Brenneman.................................................I\Iaintenance Worker II-Library Tom Houser........................................................ Database Administrator Lee Ann Kincade ................................................. Development Regulations Specialist Tracy Koogler ...................................................... Community Service Officer Stephen Long ...................................................... Community Development Coordinator Connie Orgel....................................................... Cashier-Treasury Juanita Walker ..................................................... Maintenance Worker I - Library Retirements Edward Arensdorf............................................... Library Building Manager Library Happe.nings Check Your Check! . The Iowa City Public Library expanded its Friday night hpurs until 8: 00 pm beginning May 19,2006. The first pay period of fiscal year' 07 begins on July I, 2006. All across- the-board increases are effective that day and will be reflected on the paycheck you receive on July 21. New parking rates for employees who park in City facilities will also be seen on that check. New insurance premium rates for part-time employees, as well as negotiated changes in employee contributions for family insurance, will be seen on July 7 paychecks. , Cit), Employee Newsletter - SUlIlmer 2006, p. 10 Page 1 of2 \J~-'OF\\'C -U:>\~-\-Y \hV~~~ '"'-\: III \ L la.; lc '\ . . t) ~~ u, '--'us, ""'- Marian Karr From: Carter, Kimberly J [kimberly-j-carter@uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, July 07, 20063:48 PM To: Alfred Ramirez; 'City Council; Marian Coleman; Stefanie Bowers; Susan Craig; Mathew Wilson, Mary E; Buckley, Susan C; Schwartz, Barbara A; Jim Friel; Eugenia Hernandez; Hogan, Michael J; Andy Stoll; Bertrand, Jennifer E; Swanson, Elizabeth A; Donahue, Mary P Cc: Rhodes, Stephen L; Sondgeroth, Tracy N Subject: Diversity Focus opportunity Flease note a change in location to 55 Jessup Hall. Jessup Hall is located on the northwest corner of the Pentacrest. Public parking is available in the Iowa Memorial Union Ra_mp. If you choose to park in the ramp, enter from Madison Street, across from the Iowa Memorial Union. Take the elevator to Level 4 where you can walk out to the T Anne Cleary Walkway. Turn right on the walkway and travel for half a block. Cross Jefferson Avenue. Jessup Hall will be the first building on your right. B5 is located on the basement level of Jessup Hall. If you enter by the northeast door (the first door you come to when coming from the IMU Ramp), take the stairs down a half flight to the lower level, turn right half way down the hall Uust past the Cashier's windows) to take the stairs to the basement, go past the vending machines and enter the door to your right, the conference room will be the first door to your right. If you enter by the southeast door, take the elevator to the basement, then take the hall to the right to B5 conference room. If you enter by the center west door, go past the vending machines, the first door to your right and the conference room will be the first door to your right. Here's the link to directions to Jessup Hall; hltp;//wW\I(~igwcu=du/%7Emaps/j/jh1hJm. Other area maps can be found at http;//www.uiowil.edulhQmElpage/hub/tours.html. Flease call)) 5-) 5 5 5 it ,you have 9uestions. 7/7/2006 Page 2 of2 The Office of the r rovost invites ,you to meet with Alfred Kamirez Lxecutive Director of Diversit,y focus Wednesda,y, Jul,y 19,2006 ;:;0-5:00 1 1 1 55 JH Diversity Focus was recently established to communicate, promote and create awareness in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor that diversity is valued; to serve as an information clearinghouse by creating a resource center that leverages the many products, capabilities and work of organizations supporting diversity; and to advance new ideas and opportunities to build a diverse community. The University of Iowa is a founding member of Diversity Focus. Executive Vice President and Provost Michael Hogan serves as the University of Iowa's representative on the Diversity Focus Board. We anticipate a strong and mutually beneficial working relationship and invite you to meet Alfred Ramirez and welcome him to the CedarRapids-lowaCity community. Flease rsvp to Kim Carter, kimberl,y-j-carter@uiowa.edu, 775-75+5. *** eSafe detected a hostile content in this email and removed it. *** \HTML Active Content: Found Spoofed Phishing URL, Overall Attributes Removed - 2: 'href 7/7/2006 ~ Marian Karr From: Carter, Kimberly J [kimberly-j-carter@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 5:06 PM To: Alfr Ramirez; 'City Council; Marian Coleman; Stefanie Bowers; Susan Craig; Mathew Wilson, Mary ,Buckley, Susan C; Schwartz, Barbara A; Jim Friel; Eugenia Hernandez; Hogan, Michael J; Andy Sto . Bertrand, Jennifer E; Swanson, Elizabeth A; Donahue, Mary P Cc: Rhodes, Ste en L; Sondgeroth, Tracy N Subject: Diversity Focus portunity Office ot the F revost s 'yOU to meet with./ AI ed Kamirez/' / I Lxecutive Direct rot Diversit.Y Focus 7 ! VVednesda'y, 19,2006 j:j -5:0 11 JH Diversity Focus was recently e ablished to comm~:cate, promote and create awareness in the Cedar Rapids owa City corridor t~~~versity is valued; to serve as an information c1earingh use by creating a resource ~nter that leverages the many products, capabiliti and work of organizations sURporting diversity; and to advance new ideas nd opportunities to build a diver~ommunity. The University of Iowa i a founding member of Diversity Foc s. Executive Vice President and Pr vost Michael Hogan serves as the Univ rsity of Iowa's representative on th Diversity Focus Board. We anticipate a strong and mutually beneficial wor ng relationship and invite you to meet Alfred Ramirez and welcome him to the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City community. Flease rsvp to Kim Carter, kimberl!:lj-carter@uiowa.edu, 335-35+5. 7/6/2006 From Dee Vanderhoef MINUTES East Central Iowa Council of Governments Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. - May 25, 2006 700 16th Street NE, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids, IA MEMBERS PRESENT David Vermedahl-Benton County Supervisor Henry Herwig-Coralville City Coum:iI James Houser-Linn County Supervisor Pat Harney-Johnson County Supervisor Randy Payne-Washington County Supervisor Dee Vanderhoef-Iowa City City Coum:iI DonMagdefrau-Benton County Citizen Bill Daily-Benton County Citizen Gary Edwards-Iowa County Citizen Richard Cicalo-Mayor of Washington Ann Hearn-Linn County Citizen Ed Raber-Washington County Citizen MEMBERS ABSENT Dennis Hansen-Jones County Citizen Larry Wilson-Johnson County Citizen Charles Montross-Iowa County Supervispr Don Gray-Mayor of Central City Linda Longston-Linn County Supervisor Leo Cook-Jones County Supervisor Jennifer Fischer-Jones County Citi;~n Alice DeRycke-Iowa County Supervisor Linn County-Vacancy ALTERNATESPRESENT-Nooo OTHER'S PRESENT - Nooo STAFF PRESENT Doug Elliott-Executive Director Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant Jenntfer Ryan-Planner Robyn Jacobson-Planner Chad Sands-Planner Lisa-Marie Garlich-Planner Eric Freese-Housing Specialist Lisa Treharne-Planner Kristin Simon-Planner 1.0 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, David Vermedahl at 1:00 p.m. .1 Recognition of Alternates - None .2 Public Discussion - None Raber joined the meeting at this time. ~ .3 Approval of Agenda M/S/C (Hamey/Houser) to approve the agenda. All ayes. 2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS .1 Approval of Minutes (April 27, 2006) M/S/C (Magdefrau/Hearn) to approve the minutes as written. All ayes. .2 Budget ReportslBalance Sheets Elliott gave an overview of the April fInancial statemellts. He asked if everyone received their board packets by email and if that was the way they wanted to receive packets in the futore. All received their packets and want to continue to receive electronically. M/S/C (HouserNanderhoef) to receive and fjle the April fmancial statements for audit. All ayes. 3.0 AGENCY REPORTS .1 Director's Report Elliott banded out information on the 2006 Small Cities Workshop Series to be held August 3. He encouraged attendance and will send out an electronic reminder to cities closer to the meeting date. Elliott will be meeting with three city councils in June. He invited board members from those counties to attend also. On June 6th he will be in Ainsworth, June 12th in Williarnsburg and June 26th in Walker. Elliott told the board an official letter stating ECICOG is designated as an EDA District has been received. A $35,000 interim-planning grant has been submitted. He told the board EDA designation also provides cities and counties in the region access to funding. Elliott stated Jones County could benefIt inunediately based on income and unemployment rates. Bob Cecil is the regional EDA representative and Elliott would like to set up a meeting with him to better understand what this designation can do for the region. He would like Raber and Fischer to attend the meeting as well. Discussion followed. ,2 Community Development Report Garlich handed out infonnation regarding an upcoming symposium regarding conservation design and green infrastructore in Iowa to be held May 31. Treharne banded out information on upcoming CDBG workshops. .3 Housing Report - None .4 Transportation Report Jacobson told the board four vehicles were recently delivered and she is awaiting the arrival of 6 more. She told the board lIuit EcIdJG, Five Seasons Transportation and the City of North Liberty are working together on establishing a vanpool program to be ~dminjole1:ed by ECICOG. The group has been meeting with other vanpool administrators and will meet with CAMBUS next week. September is the target date to start the ride-sharing program by Five Seasons Transportation. Discussion followed. .5 Solid Waste Report Ryan handed out a copy of the letter sent to the Iowa League of Cities and Iowa State Association of Counties, the result of discussion and directive from last month's meeting. 4.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS .1 S\Jlid Waste Technical Advisory Committee Miqutes fr~ last mee,tWg.w<;re included in the board packet. 5.11. OLD BUS~SS .1 Approval of E1~nditu~ M/S/C (HerwigIHarney) to approve payment of expenditures. All ayes. ._'--~----'------------,--"-,--~-----------~-,-_,__________.__._,..,_____'"" _.'______.'_._______.___" . _~m.__._m _,_,.,________.___,____~~__,..__~_.._....__ 6.0 NEW BUSINESS .1 Local Issues Discussion Raber announced the groundbreaking for the bio-diesel plant in Washington would be on June 13'h Cicalo asked if IT funding was available for Mini Bus. Elliott stated a request has not been received from Mini Bus for assistance. Discussion followed. .2 Legislative Discussion - None 7.0 NEXT MEETING: June 29, 2006 Gary Edwards, Secretary ffreasurer June 29. 2006 ECICOG- JUNE 2006 Mary Rump. Planner-Ext. 28 RoIryn Jacobson, P1anner-Ext. 34 _..~ - TRANSPORTATION REPORT.. C 0 N"IJ!~_ ~,..-~- ; Operating A..",tlll1ce Totals For FY 2006, ~ rllgion received the following state and federal transit operating assistance: State Transit Federal Operating Total Assistance Assistance Benton --. .- n 009.82 20,933.75 72.943.57 I&wa ~2.82 23,95UD 8i. <UIO.51 Johnson 45,285.49 18227.23 63 512.72 Jones 66 205.64 26647.51 92,853.15 Linn 89,978.98 36203.85 126182.83 Washirurton 102079.61 41,098.97 143.178.58 IPTA 3,371.00 0.00 3,371.00 ECICOG 15000.00 82.901.00 97,901.00 Total 433,453.36 249,970.00 683423.36 East Central Iowa Transit Operator Group Meeting ECICOG offices June 15, 2006 The following individuals were present: Contract providers: . Mary Halstead, Benton County Transportation Manager . Sam Gipple, Iowa County Transportation . Tom Brase, Johnson County SEATS . Ron Herdliska, Linn County LIFTS · Joanne Miller, Washington County Mini Bus Manager Staff: . Robyn Jacobson, Transit Administrator . Doug Elliott, Executive Director Others: Brad Neumann, JCCOG Linda Severson, JCCOG Ann Hearn, Linn County Community Services - Dee Vanderhoef, Iowa City Council Sam Shea, LCRPC Bill Hoekstra, Rve Seasons Transportation and Parking Invited but did not attend: Jessica Rippel, Lutheran Home-Vinton Steve Swisher, Riverbend Transit Eugenia Vavra, United Way Tracy Laws, Washington County WCDC Kafi Dixon, Shelterhouse-Iowa City . 1.0 Routine Matters .1 Call to Order Brase called the meeting to order at 10:01 am. Introductions. .2 Approval of Minutes M/SIC (Halstead, Herdliska) to approve minutes of March 15, 2006. All Ayes. 2.0 New Business Election of Vice Chair (due to retirement: M/S/C (Miller, Halstead) to elect Gipple for Vice Chair. All ayes. .1 45 day foIlow-UD MAP meetina: Bliot! facilitated meeting on MAP workshop results. Reviewed lOOT minutes, specifically, unmet needs and solutions. Two barriers to meeting needs were affordability and accessibility. Accessibility issues for lhese purposes were identified as special needs/audience who needed services, Le.: work related, daycare, disability, rural service. Possible solutions to these needs included: affordability-coordination of service i.e.: bfw providers and bfw providers and MHDD personnel, planning/determining cost of a seamless transit service (change regional thinking) ITS, and building partnerships between transit providers, human services, and businesses. Acoessibility solutions: coordination between transit providers and human services, seamless transit service (ITS), and marketing/education i.e.: workforce development. Group consensus was to create a regional transit planning task force. This group would help create a seamless transit service over a six county region including MPO's. It would also help in the development of individual transit development plans for each planning region. The membership would include a representative from the 3 planning regions, 2 transit providers (1rurall1metro), 2 human services providers (1 metro, 1rural), and 1 consumer. Heam, Severson, Neumann, Shea, Hoekstra, Vanderhoef, Bliott lell the meeting. Gipple will serve as rural representative on this task force. FY 2007 Reauests for additional services - MISIC (Gipple, Herdliska) ble TOG approval for all FY 07 requests for additional services. All a .3 the DOT n reports. information for IDOT- Jacobson handed out a form wi r the national transit database. It will be due wi cific information e end of the year .4 Year -end reminde acobson reminded pro . that year -end reports are due July 31. The sooner they are tur OG can make next years estimates for FY 07 assistance. 3.0 reminded providers that purchase of board meeting on June 29. vehicles out of 10 have nth. .2 II 'cussion - Providers asked about the DOT chartering a bu Route tch training. Jacobson will check with Bob Krause on this issue. Head, Miller, and Gipple slated they were continuing to have trouble with the Ilware . that there was no time to get things done when something went down or needed fixing. Gipple stated he is keeping track of extra time needed to use this software. Most providers stated they were weary of the sollware because it was difficult to count on it. From Council Membi3r Vanderhoef ~ Johnson County Paratransit Advisory Board Minutes March 3, 2006 1410 South First Ave., Iowa City Present: Members: Lynne Stamus, Valerie Scher, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, Brian Buelow Ex-Officio: David Purdy, Nancy Snider Overstreet, Marc Rahe Others: Tom Brase, SEATS Director, Jen Samek, Bionic Bus Absent: Members: Dee Vanderhoef: Tom Gill, Mike O'Donnell, Chris Reynolds, Brian Buelow Ex-Officio: William Gorman, Systems Unlimited 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 11:00 A.M. by Vice-Chair, Lynne Stamus 2. Chairperson's Report: The Chair was out of town at a League of Cities meeting. There was no report. 3. Director's Report: a. New Vehicle Presentation: The director brought one of the new vehicles to be viewed by the committee after the meeting. SEATS is getting nine new buses. The purchase of the buses was publicized by the Press Citizen and pictures were shown on Channel 9, TV. Purdy asked what was different in the new vehicles. Brase said the vehicles have a special RL suspension system from MorlRyde which is a better suspension system making the ride smoother and the buses last longer. The buses also have an emergency door warning sound for the emergency door when unlatched and the lift can be opened from the inside or outside when in operation. The new lifts are sensitive to weight so they cannot move up and down on the inside panel. Basically there are more safety precautions on the new buses. Neuzil said that while it is good that all the new buses have come in, it may be a problem when they need to be replaced again. It would be better for the replacement buses to be staggered so they are not all retired at once. Brase expressed appreciation to the county for setting funding aside each year toward the purchase of new vehicles in the future. The county pays 17% and the rest comes from Federal Grants that come through Iowa City, Coralville or ECICOG. Hopefully, with new preventive maintenance programs now in place and . the vehicles being diesel, SEATS should be able to stagger the replacement of these vehicles since they will last longer. The suggested life of the vehicles is 5 years and 100,000 miles, but with the available funding it has been closer to 200,000 and ten years. At the suggestion that perhaps two or three of the new vehicles be kept back awhile, Brase answered that SEATS is keeping three of the old diesel vehicles for use, but other factors such as the cost of maintenance for them may make using the new ones more economical and better for customer service. But he agreed that it would be good to stagger the use of new vehicles for a longer life. He added that another way lengthen the life of vehicles is to be able to keep the vehicles inside in a new facility. b. Rider's Guide Revision: The committee members received copies of the new Rider's Guide and Brase asked them to look it over and ask the Director questions or make changes. Brase said there are two changes. First, the guide was condensed and reorganized with a lot of the extra verbiage taken out. The second significant change is in the missed ride policy. The new software will allow the users to charge for unexcused missed rides. Some major riders' guides (San Francisco, Chicago) have very vague policies on missed rides; the ADA also has a vague statement that one could be suspended for missed rides. Brase would like to go to having riders pay $1.50 for an unexcused missed ride. SEATS is willing to excuse the occasional missed ride if there is a good reason for it, but the director would like to stop the repetitive offenders from having frequent missed rides. The director would like a subcommittee formed to review and rewrite the missed ride policy. Overstreet, Stamus, Scher, and Rahe volunteered to be on the sub- committee. Stamus had a question on the section on Medications and other medical needs under Safety Policies. Would the drivers be able to help if there is an emergency such as a heart attack, can a driver perform CPR? Brase said they would depend on protection under the Good Samaritan Law and the drivers would do what they could. 4. Old Business: Neuzil asked the Director for an update on the proposed new facility. Director said they are exploring all paths toward funding. Stutsman and Lehman went to Washington D.C. to request more funds. The meetings went well and SEATS was one of the top agenda items. The funding will go to the cities that in turn will fund the SEATS facility and the county will donate the land. The funding brings up political issues that may differ from source to source. $100, 000 is already earmarked to use for a facility feasibility study and possibly for equipment purchase. Brase is still exploring all possibilities. Neuzil asked about the time line for getting the new facility. Discussion followed on how long it would take and all agreed that SEATS will need to extend the lease on the current facility or find temporary quarters for at least another year. On the need for radio towers, Brase said that turning to the use of cell phones along with the Mobile Data Transmitters would be the most economical way to go. The rate for cell phones he has been told is $200 per month for 20 phones which is significantly less than the current payment for an analogue radio tower and transmitter. For the voice radio there is a tower at Secondary Roads that could be shared. Stutsman said the big decision will be whether to wait for the Federal Funding before building or to just go ahead with it. A discussion followed on funding and the length of time it takes for Federal funding to come through. Information has been submitted for the funding request. Brase mentioned that the office part of the facility could be built sooner than the vehicle storage building, which could be built later with Federal funding. Neuzil said it would not hurt to go to see Leach, Grassley or Harkin, to talk to them and their staft: thank them for the money they have given us in the past and ask them to help us a little more. Also, e-mails can be sent to the representatives and staff to ask for funding, e-mail messages are far more effective than telephone or U.S. Post. Stamus asked the Director ifhe could compile a report of what has been done so far to prepare for getting the new facility. It was settled that a summary would be prepared for the next meeting. Approval of Minutes: Neuzil moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Overstreet and carried unanimously. 5. New Business: Brase brought to the committee's attention that the Chairperson position has no expiration date. He asked the committee to decide on a rotation date for Chair. Neuzil said to put this on the agenda for the next meeting. Stamus brought a copy of "A Guide to the Basics of Emergency Preparedness" developed by the Johnson County, Iowa Safety Coalition. This pamphlet is an excellent source for information on how to prepare for any possible disaster or emergency. It covers all kinds of emergencies: medical, storms, what you should have on hand at home, who and how to contact help. 6. Open Discussion: Samek told the committee that this would probably be the last time she would be attending the meeting as she will be going to Spain soon. Another representative from Bionic Bus will be attending the next meeting. She thanked the committee for the experience of attending the meetings. Tom Brase expressed appreciation to Jen Samek for her participation and for the Bionic Bus Service. Stamus expressed appreciation to all the people on the Paratransit Advisory Board for their participation and work to better the transportation service. 7. Next meeting date: June 30, 11:00 - 12:00 at the Goodwill Industries Plant Conference Room. Please note that this date was changed after this meeting. 8. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 11: 30 and those in attendance were invited to go out and see the new SEATS bus. Brase took photographs of the group with the new bus. [J;[ MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 30, 2006--2:30 P.M. NUCLEUS RETAIL INCUBATOR, CEDAR RAPIDS APPROVED Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Bob Elliot Members Absent: None Staff Present: Karin Franklin, Tracy Hightshoe Others present: Jim Miller, et al Miller, Committee members, and staff toured the facility. Miller explained the history and operations of the incubator. The incubator is located at 207 Second Ave. SE, the previous location of Osco Drug in downtown Cedar Rapids. The property is owned by the Dows Corporation and is affiliated with Four Oaks. With vacation of the building by Osco, a collaboration with the Downtown District, which is a self-supporting municipal improvement district (SSMID), was begun to facilitate the location of retail tenants in the downtown. The incubator is approximately 12,000 square feet and is now divided into modules that can be leased at below market rent (market rent equals $8-15/sq. ft.) for periods of one to three years. Expectations are that a tenant will move out in three years and locate in one of the nearby vacant downtown retail spaces. Leases are triple net and include basement storage as well as mentoring through the Cedar Rapids division of SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives). The facility was designed by Shive-Hattery who contributed their design work. The Gazette has partnered with the District to provide discounted advertising. The cost of the improvements to the Dows building equaled $240,000; there are approximately $110,000 in additional in-kind costs. The City of Cedar Rapids provided additional funding for fac;ade renovation at a certain dollar amount per lineal foot. In addition, parking has been discounted with permits being one-half the usual price for two years, or $22.50/month rather than $45/month. The goal of the incubator project is to attract small businesses to the downtown that are not duplicative of those retail uses already found downtown. Current tenants include a drug store, a salon, a candle shop, and a convenience grocery store. The grocery store has been attractive to downtown residents, bringing in a steady stream of customers. Outreach has been done or is being done to area colleges and the "under-served" to recruit potential tenants. 1 With the departure of the director, Jim Miller, the business of the incubator will be carried on by Wells Fargo (?) bank personnel and executives from SCORE. See attached sheet for further explanation of the operations of the incubator. Meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M. Submitted by Karin Franklin. 2 Council Economic Development Committee Attendance Record 2006 Term Name Expires 01/18 02/16 03/1 0 03/15 03/30 Regenia Bailev 01/02/08 X X X X X Bob Elliott 01/02/08 X X X X X Connie Champion 01/02/08 OlE X X X X Key: X = Present 0 = Absent OlE = AbsenUExcused I 3 IOWA CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR APPOINTED The City of Iowa City is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Ford as the City's new Economic Development Coordinator. Wendy is a life-long resident of the Iowa City area and comes to this position with extensive experience in the local business and University communities. For 11 years, she was Executive Director of the Iowa City/Coralville Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB). Wendy oversaw the work of the CVB during the years when it moved from sharing space and administrative functions with the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce to a stand-alone tourism agency and welcome center in Coralville. Ms. Ford holds an MBA from the Univeristy of Iowa and a BA in Art from the same institution. She has been Marketing Director for the Tippie School of Management Career Services, and an Adjunct Instructor in the University of Iowa College of Business. Wendy is also an entrepreneur in her own right as co- owner with her husband Steve of the web-based business Iowa Style L.L.C. 'We are delighted to have Wendy working with us. Her experience in the community will be invaluable in furthering Iowa City's economic development goals" said Karin Franklin, Director of Planning for Iowa City. The Economic Development position is housed in the Dept. of Planning. CONTACT: Karin Franklin 356-5232 City of Iowa City Dept. of Planning MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 4, 2006 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM APPROVED r::r Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Bob Elliot Members Absent: NONE Staff Present: Karin Franklin, Tracy Hightshoe I nga Beyer Others Present: CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chairperson Bailey called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM MARCH 15.2006 Motion: Elliot moved to approve the minutes from March 15, 2006 meeting as submitted. Champion seconded the motion. Motion passed 3:0. DISCUSSION OF REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE Franklin said that it would be productive for the Committee to have a regular meeting time. She added that if there is nothing on the agenda the committee will not meet that month. She noted that there was some discussion with the last configuration of the committee, and time was set aside at 8:30 on the third Tuesday of each month as a regular meeting time. The committee decided to have the regular meeting time at 9:00 AM on the third Tuesday of each month. Franklin said that the new meeting time will be in effect starting May 2006. DISCUSSION OF PROTOCOL FOR REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS Franklin said that the protocol is focused mostly on CDBG funds which are usually awarded for micro enterprises. Franklin said that the guidelines are as applicable. Bailey asked if before the proposal gets in front of the committee there are meetings with staff. Franklin said there are meetings with staff previous to the committee meeting. Bailey said that it would be beneficial to note in the application that the application will be verified by staff prior to the committee meeting. Bailey said that when an application is considered she carefully looks at proformas numbers and asked if it can be required that those calculations are readable. Frankiin said they are working as an organization on trying to determine a good format for proformas. She added they will require people to bring materials to them that have to be of a certain size font. Franklin asked if there are any changes or additions that the committee has to the application. Bailey said that in the degree verification section of the application they should make it clearer that it is not expected that everyone have a degree. Champion said that instead of degree verification they should use the term verification of qualifications. Elliot said that the experience of the applicants needs to be verified. Champion said the degree verification section should not be in the application. Hightshoe said that providing references is not currently required but it might be beneficial to be included. Elliot said that pertinent information needs to be verified. Hightshoe said that she had a discussion with the small business center regarding business mentoring. She noted they had a very small staff and the small enterprises that typically apply for public funds are not their target market. However, she said, it would be possible to have MBA students assigned as mentors for small start-up firms. Concern was expressed that the students would not have had any actual business experience. Hightshoe noted she had also tried to contact the local chapter of SCORE but had received no response yet. Hightshoe indicated she and Franklin had discussed the possibility of working into any financial assistance a percentage for compensation of a mentor; this compensation would be Economic Development Committee Minutes April 4, 2006 Page 2 fairly minimal. The mentor would be expected to be "on-call" for the business for at least the first couple of years of a start-up. Bailey asked what City's expectations for ongoing technical support are. Hightshoe said that if there is federal money awarded they have to do annual monitoring of the project. Franklin said that Hightshoe and Long monitor all CDSG projects, but they do not mentor these businesses. She said that she would like to see someone with experience in running a business to mentor new starters. Champion said that mentoring will be very important and "The Rack" is a very good example that might have been successful if they had guidance. Elliot said that he would like to find ways to tie in the Chamber of Commerce more directly in supporting small businesses. Champion asked if there might be business people in the community willing to mentor. Franklin will try to find if there is any avenue for mentoring through the Chamber of Commerce. DISCUSSION OF NEXT STEPS REGARDING RETAIL INCUBATOR Franklin asked what the Committee would like to do next after visiting the Cedar Rapids incubator. Eliot said that it would be nice to have more of a focused incubator rather than an incubator where everyone is open. He noted the focus for Iowa City needs to be something realistic like an artistic focus. Champion said that she liked the huge space being divided into smaller spaces, but does not believe that the City can get into an activity like that because there is no such great need in Iowa City. She said she would like to see a private individual doing an incubator, which will be a great micro-enterprise initiative. Elliot said the City will have to take some leadership towards the development of an incubator. Champion said that the City could give some tax benefits to a business to do the incubator, but does not believe the City itself should do it. Champion said Iowa City is in a different situation than Cedar Rapids. She added that the spaces in the downtown fill up very easily. Bailey said that the City should conduct a study regarding the mix of downtown businesses. Franklin said that they would need some public policy argument for why the City would be involved in the mix of businesses in the downtown. Bailey said the Cultural District comes to mind. She said the public policy question is, given the designation, how can the City support this as a destination for people coming to Iowa City and how can the City help the concept of the District thrive. Elliot said that what are needed downtown are smaller spaces. He asked if there is any way the City could assist private people to purchase places and divide them into smaller spaces. Franklin said that one way could be to discuss the concept with the owners of a building like Bremers and express the City's interest in seeing what it will take for them to move in that direction. She added they can identify opportunities like the former Hills Bank and Discount Records store. Champion said Hills Bank is not suitable for retail because of its facade. She noted that the location is ideal but would need to be modified. Bailey said they should contact the property owners and determine why the places are not rented out. Bailey said that another public policy that could be considered is street level windows, and getting the businesses closer to the people. Champion said it is very important to see in the store. Bailey said this is a public policy that can be implemented. Champion said that the downtown bar situation is exaggerated. She said she does not believe that more bars will open; instead as one opens another one closes. In terms of the incubator, Bailey said that the consensus seems to be that one is not currently needed. Franklin said that work seems to be needed towards the mix of uses in downtown. Elliot said there was a problem in the past regarding complaints on why money is put in businesses downtown, when businesses are all over the town. Elliot said that if they loose the downtown they loose a big portion of Iowa City, therefore the downtown must remain viable. Bailey said that downtown is the heart of the city and is changing more rapidly than the rest of the city. She added that the City had helped businesses in other parts of the city and not only in downtown. Economic Development Committee Minutes April 4, 2006 Page 3 Elliot asked if staff will discuss with the owners of retail spaces, or if the committee members should do it. Franklin said that it would be beneficial in having the committee members discuss with property owners regarding the interest in the space, seeing the available downtown spaces used successfully, and also determining their plans, and impediments for successfully leasing their space. Franklin said that she would also like the group to ask if the owners have a goal of what will fit the space aside from generai retail. Franklin asked if there is a desire to foster through incentives things that will feed in to the cultural district. Elliot said they have significant destination events in Iowa City, and believes people will like to see more art related stores. He noted that arts could be a way of promoting the cultural district. Franklin asked if the committee suggests that money be devoted to an evaluation of the downtown market and what the best mix of businesses would be for Iowa City. Champion said that if an evaluation is done it could be published and marketed. Bailey said they couid also have priorities and incentives from some of the results of the study. She said she is not willing to have the City do the study itself, but in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and DTA. Bailey asked what the study would be called. Franklin said that it will be a Market Mix Analysis. Champion said that she likes the idea of small entrepreneurship and the study to be done in downtown. Elliot said that people that win revolutions know how to win wars but often do not know how to run governments. He said that people who have great innovative ideas for something that others might like don't often have the business equipment that they need. He noted that's why the city needs to partner with the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Association and the College of Business. Champion said she likes the idea of local people volunteering to help local businesses. Elliot said that as they go out and discuss with owners and possible partners there should be a central person for all information to run through. Franklin said that Bailey as chair of the committee should be the one to centralize the infonmation. Franklin said that the role of the committee is to get the collaboration going politically to focus on the possibilities in downtown. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS OF OTHER DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTY ON AVIATION COMMERCE PARK SOUTH Bailey said that she proposed this item to be on the agenda because there is a proposed agricultural hog farm development directly south of the Iowa City Airport. She said that the agricultural development might have an impact on the kind of development going in the Aviation Commerce Park. Franklin said the location of the deveiopment is ambiguous. She said that if is 4 miles south of the airport as noted in the newspaper it will be out of the Iowa City fringe area. Bailey said that it is close to the Regency Mobile home park, about 1 Yz miles from the airport. She added that the project is governed by DNR and there is no local control above it. She noted there is no needs for a building penmit for the project because it is agricultural related. She said that lackender will be the owner of the development. Franklin asked what the committee would like to do if the hog farm is within the city fringe area. Elliot said they should determine exactiy where the development will be prior to deciding on any action. Bailey said that depending on the closeness and the management of the hog farm it could be a challenge to attract office parks within the Aviation Commerce Park. Franklin said that if it is at the entrance of Iowa City attracting office parks will indeed be problematic. Bailey said they could come with a different zoning mix for the Aviation Commerce Park. Elliot said that they have to remember that Iowa is still an agricultural state. Franklin accessed the property infonmation on-line and reported the property is located east of Dane Road and west of Highway 218 and south of Poweshiek Road. She noted that the farm will not be in the direction of prevailing winds, and added that she does not believe it will have a major impact on the aviation park. Elliot said they should visit the site and determine the likely impact it is going to have. Franklin indicated the next committee meeting will be on May 16 at 9:00AM, unless an application for assistance is received in the interim. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM. Economic Development Committee Minutes April 4, 2006 Page 4 Minutes submitted by Bogdana Rus s:/pcd/minuteslecodevl2006/04-04-06.dOC Council Economic Development Committee Attendance Record 2006 Term Name Expires 1/18 2/16 3/10 3/15 3/30 4/4 Rel!enia Bailey 01/02/08 X X X X X X Bob Elliott 01/02/08 X X X X X X Connie Champion 01/02/08 OlE X X X X X Key: X = Present 0 = Absent I OlE = Absent/Excused I City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission June 14,2006 Recreation Center Meeting Room B DRAFT r::r I CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judith Klink, Margaret Loomer, Ryan O'Leary, Matt Pacha, Jerry Raaz, Phil Reisetter, John Watson, John Westefeld MEMBERS ABSENT: Craig Gustaveson STAFF PRESENT: Mike Moran, Terry Robinson, Terry Trueblood OTHERS PRESENT: Two people present who did not sign in or speak. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: Moved bv Pacha. seconded bv Reisetter. to support the Sand Lake Recreation Area Concept 2 - Recreation Based Development. Unanimous. Moved bv Reisetter, seconded bv Westefeld, to approve the placement of the public art proiect entitled "Steam and Blade" in the Peninsula Park. Unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved bv Westefeld, seconded bv Watson. to approve the Mav 10, 2006 minutes as written, Unanimous. PUBLIC DISCUSSION No public discussion. PRESENTATION OF CONCEPT PLANS FOR SAND LAKE RECREATION AREA: Trueblood reviewed two concept plans for the Sand Lake Recreation Area. One plan is labeled "Natural Area Development (does include some recreation area in it), and the other plan is labeled "Recreation Based Development" (but also has natural areas in it). Trueblood is asking the commission for their recommendation as to which plan they would like to pursue. The area includes an 80-90 acre lake. Klink asked about the possibility of algae buildup in the lake. Robinson stated that it would be deep enough that algae would not be a problem. Raaz asked if Parks and Recreation Commission June 14, 2006 Page 2 of 4 there is a cost difference between the two plans. Trueblood stated that the recreation plan would be more costly, but no cost estimates have been completed as yet. Reisetter feels that the recreational plan is more beneficial. Raaz likes the recreation plan, however, feels that with the size of the property that perhaps they could incorporate a natural area in this plan as well. Klink would also want a natural area incorporated in the recreation plan and feels that the developer has incorporated such in both plans and that that this plan has great potential. Moved bv Pacha, seconded bv Reisetter, to sUDDort the Sand Lake Recreation Area ConceDt 2 - Recreation Based DeveloDment. Unanimous. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC ART FOR PENINSULA PARK: Commission reviewed and discussed proposed public art entitled "Steam and Blade". This project is proposed for placement at the Peninsula Park. Pacha asked if there are plans for any future projects in the area where this would be placed. Trueblood stated that it would be placed close enough to the trail that it would not affect nor be affected by any future plans. Moved bv ReiseUer, seconded bv Westefeld. to aDDrove the Dlacement of the DubHe art Dmiect entitled "Steam and Blade" in the Peninsula Park. Unanimous. NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE ITEMS: There were no neighborhood open space items to discuss. COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Raaz discussed an article regarding placement of a pharmaceutical company in which they asked about trails in that area. Raaz pointed out the importance of parks and recreation to investors when they consider an area to build or open new companies. He also mentioned an article that stated that people in the age range of 18-28 are disappearing from areas. He encouraged Commission and staff to keep this in mind when making plans for future projects. Raaz asked what the plans are for College Green Park. Trueblood stated that a lot of tree planting will take place this fall. Trueblood and Robinson will be meeting with Project Green regarding College Green Park as well as Iowa Avenue replanting. Robinson updated Commission on progress and plans for future tree plantings in the parks and on streets. Reisetter commented on the new playground equipment placed at Oakgrove and what an enhancement this is to that area. Klink reminded commission of the article sent to them regarding garlic mustard. She stated that she and Marcia Klingaman from Neighborhood Services are working together to plan a garlic mustard clean-up project for 2007. Marcia asked for recommendations on who should be involved in this planning process. Trueblood suggested Sarah Walz and the Friends of Hickory Hill group as well as Sand Hill Preservation people. It was also suggested that they contact Barry Westemeyer from Westport Auto Wash since he "adopts" Ryerson's Woods. It was mentioned that Quality Care helped with clean-up of the Roosevelt Ravine and should probably be contacted as well. Parks and Recreation Commission June 14, 2006 Page 3 of 4 CHAIRS REPORT: No report. DIRECTORS REPORT: Fanner's Market: Trueblood provided a brief update on the situation with the Kemper's relating to the Fanners Market. He reported that the City Council discussed this at their most recent work session. It was suggested that perhaps a committee be formed to discuss changes or enhancements to the market. Trueblood asked for volunteers to help with this. John Westefeld, John Watson and Judith Klink volunteered to be on this committee, which will probably include a couple of council members as well. Recreation Center Window Proiect: The window project is scheduled to start on August 7. Moran reported that the windows will be replaced with "airport" glass that is tinted and somewhat soundproof. Project is scheduled for completion at the end of October Bovs Baseball: Trueblood noted that there was a rededication ceremony held for the Boys Baseball Concession Building on June 22. Also at this time, there was a small birthday celebration for the Villhauer's and Boys Baseball. There were approximately 80-100 people in attendance. The concession building is complete on the outside and is fully operational except for the press box. Trueblood talked to Villhauer and Schintler about meeting again soon regarding programming concerns. Brookland Park: Trueblood stated that he is disappointed in the progress to date. The consultants have asked the City to hire another consultant to work on issues with the stream. Dog Park: The dog park will officially open on Saturday, June 17. There will be a "Ieash- cutting" ceremony at I :00 p.m. The City Council adopted the proposed fees. Once the park is completely done there will be a "grand opening ceremony." Disc Golf Course: This project is progressing; Jeff Harper mentioned to Trueblood that there has been some delay in the baskets but expects to have them by mid-July. Robinson noted that Parks staff is helping to construct the tee-boxes. Staff does have some concern about how to get concrete to the various tee boxes, but will be contacting a local company about getting equipment that can handle the weight. Moved bv Reisetter. seconded bv Pacha to adiourn at 6:20 p.m. Unanimous. Parks and Recreation Commission June 14, 2006 Page 4 of 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2006 TERM NAME EXPIRES 1/11 2/8 3/8 4/12 5/10 6/7 7/12 8/9 9/13 10/11 1118 12/13 Craig Gustaveson 1/1/07 X X X X X DIE Judith Klink 1/1/07 DIE X X DIE X X Margaret Loomer 1/1/08 X X X X X X Ryan O'Leary 1/1/10 X X X X X X Matt Pacha 1/1/09 X X X DIE DIE X Jerry Raaz 1/1/08 X X X X X X Phil Reisetter 1/ 1/09 DIE X DIE X X X John 1/1/07 Watson X DIE X X X X John Westefeld 1/1/10 X X X X X X KEY: X= Present 0= Absent DIE = AbsentlExcused NM= No meeting LQ= No meeting due to lack of quorum --- - Not a Member L:lr MINUTES Iowa City Airport Commission June 27, 2006 Iowa City Airport Terminal- 7:30 AM DRAFT Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Chair; Janelle Rettig; Howard Horan; John Staley Staff Present: Sue Dulek Others Present: RECOMMENDATON TO COUNCIL: NONE DETERMINE QUORUM: Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 7:31 A.M. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIONI ACTION: A. Taxilane - North Tee's and North Terminal Parking Lot Hartwig opened the public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate on the cost for Rehabilitation of North T-Hangar Taxilanes and North Terminal Automobile Parking Lot. No public comment was received and the public hearing was closed. Rettig moved the resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate on cost for Rehabilitation of North T-Hangar Taxilanes, and North Terminal Automobile Parking Lot. Staley seconded the motion. Resolution No. A06-13 passed 4- o on a roll call vote (Farris absent). ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:34 A.M. r:r MINUTES iliot an official meeting-lacked quorum) DRAFT IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006--5:30 P.M. CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Hagen, Saul Mekies MEMBERS ABSENT: John Weatherson, James Ehrmann STAFF PRESENT: Drew Shaffer, Mike Brau, Bob Hardy, Dale Helling OTHERS PRESENT: Kara Logsden, Kevin Hoyland, Susan Rogusky, Lee Grassley, Andy Kromphardt SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Grassley reported that Mediacom is concerned about the increase in complaints and is investigating ifthere might be an underlying problem, which will be reviewed. There may have been a miscalculation of the rates in the most recent basic tier rate filing. Mediacom is determining if subscribers are due a refund. The federal legislation dealing with franchising and a number of other telecommunications-related issues is in the Senate Commerce Committee. The proposal from the Community Television Group (CTG) gave a proposal regarding the use of the pass-through funds allocated to the access channels. Hagen asked about paying for the use of staff time to produce programs. Logsden said that funds might be used to pay a staff member of one of the access channels for producing a program that would be outside of the channel's regular production work. Hardy said the idea was to get more programs made. Hagen clarified that the CTG would propose a program and the Commission would approve it. Shaffer asked Logsden about the section permitting funds for operational expenses. Logsden said that operational uses for the funds would only be for extraordinary circumstances. The CTG does not agree on a mechanism for funding independent program productions at this time. Shaffer reported the access channel program listings sometimes are not correct or the descriptions of programs are very limited due to some inadequate software provided by TV Guide, the program listing provider. It is anticipated that new software to be installed by TV Guide will correct these problems. A DVD from the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors (NATOA) regarding the federal franchising legislation has been playing on the City Channel and on InfoVision's video on demand service. Included in the meeting packet is a letter to Mediacom initiating the process to install an origination point near the fountain in the ped mall. Also included in the meeting packet is a summary of a conversation Shaffer had with officials in St. Cloud, FL where a municipal WiFi system has been installed. St. Cloud studied WiFi for 3 years before building the system and it is too new to determine if the savings to the municipality will come to fruition. Shaffer said that a recent Iowa Supreme Court case determined that utilities couldn't be required to pay a fee for access to the public right-of-way. It is unsure if the ruling applies to cable TV fees and the Iowa League of Cities attorneys are reviewing the issue. CONSUMER ISSUES Shaffer referred to the complaint report in the meeting packet. There were 18 complaints, which is up significantly. Shaffer said Mediacom has been responsive to the complaints and that he is still working on several of the complaints. MEDIACOM REPORT Grassley reported that Mediacom is concerned about the increase in complaints and is investigating ifthere might be underlying problems, which will be reviewed. There may have been a miscalculation of the rates in the most recent basic tier rate filing. Mediacom is determining if subscribers are due a refund. The federal legislation dealing with franchising and a number of other telecommunications-related issues is in the Senate Commerce Committee. A large number of amendments have been proposed. Grassley said that given the amount of time left in the session that the legislation may not get out of the Committee in time for a floor vote. Two amendments are of particular interest to municipalities. The McCain amendment would reduce franchise fees and allow all operators to secure a national franchise from the FCC pre- empting existing franchises. The DeMint amendment would allow operators to secure a national franchise if they faced competition from a landline operator. If the bill does not pass this session it will likely be taken up early in the next session. At the state level stated-wide franchising legislation will likely be re-introduced at the start ofthe next session in January 2007 if nothing happens at the federal level. UNIVERSITY OF lOW A REPORT Kromphardt reported that the summer is a slower period for U of I television. The Live From Prairie Lights series, Know the Score, and Live From the Java House will continue to be produced live. More re-runs will be played during the summer. PATV REPORT Goding reported that P A TV will hold a studio workshop Wed., June 28 from 6-8. An Open Channel program follows the workshop and participants will be able to use what they learned on that program. A guidelines workshop will be held July 2. PATV will be closed July 3-9. During that time two staff members and two board members will attend the Alliance for Community Media (ACM) national conference. A video camp for United Action for Youth will be held July 17 and 18. The next board meeting is July 20 at 7 p.m. at PATV's facility. SENIOR CENTER REPORT Rogusky distributed the SCTV program schedule. A video instructor from the University of Iowa has volunteered to teach a digital video production class to SCTV volunteers. IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT Hoyland reported that the schools had a deck go down and was unable to play back all the programming planned. There have been a number of new programs associated with the end of the school year that are now being played back on channel 21. LIBRARY REPORT Logsden reported that 2 ofthe 3 DVD players have gone down. As a result only the most current programs are being played back on the library channel. The library will be moving to a video server as a playback mechanism. The message board has been re-designed and different software is being used. The Summer Reading Program continues to be taped 2-3 times a week. CITY MEDIA UNIT REPORT Hardy reported that the City Channel productions are down a bit, which is typical for this time of year. Efforts to re-work the programming schedule are underway. Portions of Jazz Fest will be cablecast again this year. The Community Television Group made a proposal regarding use of the pass-through funds allocated to the access channels. Hagen asked about paying for the use of staff time to produce programs. Logsden said that funds might be used to pay a staff member of one of the access channels for producing a program that would be outside ofthe channel's regular production work. Hardy said the idea was to get more programs made. Hagen clarified that the CTG would propose a program and the Commission would approve it. Shaffer asked Logsden about the section permitting funds for operational expenses. Logsden said that operational uses for the funds would only be for extraordinary circumstances. The CTG has not yet reached agreement on a mechanism for funding program productions at this time. CABLE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Shaffer reported the access channel program listings in the TV Guide section of the Press Citizen and on the program guide channel are not correct sometimes or the descriptions of programs are very limited due to some inadequate software being used by TV Guide, the program listing provider. It is anticipated that new software to be installed by TV Guide will correct those problems. A DVD from the NA TOA regarding the federal franchising legislation has been playing on the City Channel and on InfoVision's video on demand service. This DVD has also been provided to P ATV for playback. The program on cable TV in Iowa City and the possible legislative effects on it, is in post-production. Included in the meeting packet is a letter to Mediacom initiating the process to install an origination point near the fountain in the ped mall. Also included in the meeting packet was a summary of a conversation Shaffer had with officials in St. Cloud, FL where a municipal WiFi system has been installed. St. Cloud studied the issue for 3 years before building the system and it is too new to determine if the savings to the municipality will come to fruition. Mekies said that a WiFi system can be an important tool for education and noted that globally it is important for the United States to be competitive with other countries that are developing advanced communication systems. Shaffer said that a recent Iowa Supreme Court case determined that utilities couldn't be required to pay a fee for access to the public right-of-way. It is as yet uncertain whether the ruling applies to cable TV fees and the Iowa League of Cities attorneys are reviewing the issue. WEB CAMS Shaffer referred to the 3 articles in the meeting packet providing examples of web carn usage. Mekies said that web cams could provide valuable public relations for the city. Kromphardt said the University of Iowa has a web carn facing the Old Capitol. Shaffer said that in the past the City Council has not wanted web carns placed around the city because some might feel that "big brother is watching." ADJOURNMENT Adjournment was at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Drew Shaffer Cable TV Administrator TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 12 MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD 01/01/03 to CURRENT Meeting Date Kimberly Saul Meikes Brett Castillo Terry Smith Jim Pusack Thrower 6/2/03 x x x x x 7/28/03 x x x x x 8/25/03 x x x x ole 9/22/03 x x x x ole 10/27/03 x x x x ole 11/24/03 x x ole x x 12/15/03 ole ole x x x 112/04 x ole x x x 1/26/04 x x x x x 2/23/04 x ole x ole x 3/22/04 x x x x x 41 26/04 x x x x O/C 5/24/04 x x O/C x x 6/28/04 x x x ole x 7/26/04 ole x x x x 8/26/04 did not meet did not meet did not meet did not meet did not meet 9/27/04 X X X X X 10/25/04 X X 11/04 Did not meet Did not meet Did not meet Did not meet Did not meet X X X X X 12/20/04 1124105 X X X X X 2/28105 X X X X Gary Haaen 3/8/05 X X X X X 3/25/05 X 0 X X X 4/25/05 x ole X X X 5/23/05 X 0 x vaeanev X James X x Bebe x Ehrmann Balantvne 6/27/05 X x X X X x Michael Chritians 7/25/05 0 X X X X 9/26/05 0 X X 0 X 10/31/05 X X ole X X 11/28/05 X X X X X 1123106 ole X X 0 X 2.27/06 X X X 0 X 3127/06 ole X X John X Weaterson X 4/24/06 X X X X X 5/22/06 0 x x/o x X 6/26/06 0 X Vacant 0 x (X) = Present (0) = Absent (O/C) = Absent/Called (Excused) MINUTES IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JUNE 14, 2006 EMMA J. HARVAT HALL - IOWA CITY, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY r::r MEMBERS PRESENT: Carol Alexander, Karen Leigh, Ned Wood, Michael Wright. MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Sheiangouski STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Walz, Mitchel Behr OTHERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Leigh called the meeting to order at 5:07 PM. CONSIDERATION OF THE JUNE 14. 2006 MINUTES Wright said that on page 6, first paragraph after the amendment, second sentence instead of "she" should be "he". Alexander said that on page 11, third paragraph instead of "unreasonable" should be "reasonable". MOTION: Wright moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Alexander seconded the motion. Motion passed 4:0. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: EXC06-00007 Discussion of an application submitted by Terry Gillette for a special exception to permit a side yard reduction to allow a second floor addition to be located within one foot of the property line for property located in the Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) zone at 920 E. Davenport Street. Walz said the original house at 920 Davenport Street is considered a non-conforming structure because it sits within one foot of the east property line; the precise location of the property line is unclear. She noted that a five-foot minimum side setback is required in the RS-8 zone. The applicant has added on to the back of the house, thereby expanding the non-conforming structure without the required building permit or special exception. Walz said that in 2004 the Building Officiai received a report from MidAmerican Energy about the property for what appeared to be an illegal addition on the back of the house. Walz said the report noted that the electric service to the house was propped up on a PVC pole. It appeared that the property owner (the applicant) had screened in a deck on the west side of the house and constructed or enclosed a portion of the deck on the east half of the house. Walz stated that in July 2004 the Building Official sent a notice of violation to the applicant citing the unsafe electric service. She noted that the applicant was instructed to apply for a building permit. Later, on August 4, 2004, the Building Official requested that the owner submit site plans for the project. On August 13, 2004, the owner submitted an application for a permit for an unspecified project along with a number of sketches for the addition. However, because the information provided by the applicant was incomplete and the plans submitted were inconsistent, a permit was not issued. As an example Waiz said that the plot plan submitted by the applicant showed the rear portion of the house as 18.5 feet deep, while the west elevation showed 18.0 feet and the east elevation showed 17.0 feet. The extent of the addition was not clear to the Building Official nor whether the addition was to the first or second story or both. While a permit was never issued, in January 2006 it was discovered that the applicant had completed the addition and another notice of violation was issued. Walz said that in April 2006 the applicant submitted an application for a building permit, describing the project as a second story addition. The Building Official noted the non-conforming setback on the east side of the house and advised the applicant that a special exception would be required to permit the structure within the required side setback. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 2 Walz stated that the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, to conserve and protect the value of property throughout the city, and to encourage the most appropriate use of land. It is the intent of the Ordinance to permit the full use and enjoyment of property in a manner that does not intrude upon adjacent property. The Board of Adjustment may grant the requested reduction in the side setback requirement if the applicant demonstrates that the approval criteria have been satisfied in addition to general standards for special exceptions. Walz said that a special exception may be granted to reduce the principal building setback if the applicant of a property demonstrates that the general special exception approval criteria and the following specific approval criteria have been satisfied: 1. The situation is peculiar to the property in question. 2. There is practical difficulty in complying with the setback requirements; 3. Granting the exception will not be contrary to the purpose of the setback regulations; and 4. Any potential negative effects resulting from the setback exception are mitigated to the extent practical. 5. The subject building will be located no closer than 3 feet to a side or rear property line, unless the side or rear property line abuts the public right-of-way or permanent open space. Walz noted that the applicant was unable to demonstrate any of the above criteria. She said that this situation is not peculiar to the property nor is there difficulty in complying with the setback requirements. The applicant's lot is slightly narrower than the standard RS-8 lot (40 feet)-the assessor's records show the lot at 38 feet. The original, non-conforming structure sits on or within a foot of the east property line, however the west side of the house is set back approximately 20 feet from the west property line, allowing sufficient space for the applicant to build an addition. She said that granting the special exception is contrary to the purpose of the setback requirement. Walz said the purpose of the setback requirement is to: 1. Maintain light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for firefighting; 2. Provide opportunities for privacy between dwellings; 3. Reflect the general building scale and placement of structures in the City's neighborhoods and commercial areas; 4. Promote a reasonable physical relationship between buildings and between residences; and 5. Provide flexibility to site a building so that it is compatible with buildings in the vicinity. She said the addition to this property extends the portion of the house that is less open to air, light, and separation for fire protection and access. The addition within the required setback reduces the opportunity for privacy for the house on the abutting lot as well as the space necessary for maintenance. According to measurements taken from the aerial views, the two houses are set approximately 7 feet apart at the point of the new addition. While many residences in this neighborhood are on narrow lots, they do not typically sit this tightly. Walz noted that the applicant has not demonstrated any attempt to mitigate potential negative effects resulting from the setback exception. Finally, the addition extends the non-conforming structure within 3 feet of the side property line. Walz noted that the application for this special exception is incomplete, and the applicant has provided no information or evidence that the reduction of the required minimum setback will not impact neighboring properties nor the general welfare. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. Walz said the reduction of the minimum side setback reduces light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for firefighting and the opportunity for privacy between dwellings. The specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. Walz said the requested reduction of minimum side setback reduces the opportunity for privacy and the safety of the adjacent dwelling and thus may impair the use and enjoyment of the adjacent property. Because Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 3 the building is so close to the property, the owner and future owners will need to enter the adjacent property to maintain the east side of the house. Establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the zone in which such property is located. Walz noted the requested reduction of minimum side setback may impede the opportunity for the adjacent property owner to add on or maintain his/her property. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Because this is a fully developed residential neighborhood this issue is not applicable. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress designed so as to minimize traffic congestion on public streets. Because this is a fully developed residential neighborhood this issue is not applicable. Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception being considered, the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms to the applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is to be located. Waiz said that because the addition was built without the required building permits or inspections, it may not be in conformity with other City codes. If this special exception is approved, a building permit and inspections will be necessary. The proposed use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Walz said the Housing Goals and Strategies in the Comprehensive Plan include maintaining and improving the safety of all housing. This goal calls specifically for enforcement of building and housing codes. Walz said that staff recommends that EXC06-00007 an application for a reduction of the required side setback for property at 920 East Davenport Street be denied. Alexander asked what would happen if the special exception would be denied. Walz said that the applicant would have to remove the added portion. Behr added that this would be an enforcement issue for the Building Official. Walz noted that a ietter from a neighbor in support of the application was received and distributed to the board members. Public Hearino Opened Patricia Gillette, 920 East Davenport Street, clarified the aerial picture presented in the staff report saying that the picture shows the house after the improvements. Gillette said that it was never their intent to violate housing and zoning codes or to avoid obtaining a building permit. She noted that they responded immediately when the permit violation was brought to their attention in the late summer of 2004. She added that they completed a permit application and submitted the requested drawings on 8/13/204. Gillette said that contrary to information provided to the board, they did not continue to build despite the notice of violation and the improvements had already been completed in 2003. Gillette said that several months after completing the first permit application the building office contacted them requesting more information and a revision of the drawings to include more specific information. She noted that they submitted the revised drawings and did not hear from the building department until early 2006 when they requested architectural plans for the improvements. Gillette said that because they could not afford to have an architect draw the plans in April 2006 they completed a new permit application and submitted plans generated using a CAD computer program. She said that after this last submission they were first notified that they would need to obtain a special exception to obtain a permit. Gillette said that they completed the application to the Board of Adjustment on May 1, 2006. Gillette said that it has always been their intent to respect their neighbors, their neighborhood and the history of their house. She noted that a history of the property is necessary in order to fully understand the predicament in which they find themselves. She said their house was in existence in 1880, and the Historical Society believes that the first room of the home may have been in existence in 1860. Gillette Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 4 noted that since that time the home has had many owners and has undergone numerous renovations and improvements. She noted that the earliest improvements appear to have been the addition of a front room, stairs, and an upstairs sleeping area. She said that later a kitchen, an inside bathroom and an enclosed back porch were added. Gillette said that according to their deed, their home was the only structure on a lot that was twice the size and extended to the east. However, she said that in 1910 the owner of the house built a new house next door. She noted that at that time there were no City regulations or concerns about the line being drawn within a foot of their structure. Gillette said the purpose of the setback requirement is to: 1. Maintain light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for firefighting; 2. Provide opportunities for privacy between dwellings; 3. Reflect the general building scale and placement of structures in the City's neighborhoods and commercial areas; 4. Promote a reasonable physical relationship between buildings and between residences; and 5. Provide flexibility to site a building so that it is compatible with buildings in the vicinity. She noted that because they have not in any way reduced the actual space between the two structures their improvements have not diminished light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for firefighting and that there remains adequate privacy between the two homes. She said that a majority of neighboring houses are two-story dwellings and they have not veered from the general building scale or placement of structures in the neighborhoods. Gillette said that a special exception may be granted to reduce the principal building setback if the applicant of a property demonstrates that the general special exception approval criteria and the following specific approval criteria have been satisfied: 1. The situation is peculiar to the property in question. 2. There is practical difficulty in complying with the setback requirements; 3. Granting the exception will not be contrary to the purpose of the setback regulations; and 4. Any potential negative effects resulting from the setback exception are mitigated to the extent practical. 5. The subject building will be iocated no closer than 3 feet to a side or rear property line, unless the side or rear property line abuts the public right-of-way or permanent open space. Gillette said that due to the unusual age of their home and the unusual division of the lot, the situation is peculiar to the property. Further, she said that there is a practical difficulty in complying with the setback requirements. She said that there is less than one foot between the home and the property line. She noted the only way that their home could comply with the requirement of being located 3' away from the property line would be to pursue returning the line to the original location that was in place when the property was first divided. She noted that this could not be done and they should not be penalized for a property line drawn years ago without the knowledge of future Iowa City Ordinances. Gillette said that while there is less than l' of clearance between the structure and property line there is actually 8'6" of clearance at the narrowest point between the two houses. She noted that the location of a property line should not be the determinant of density instead the space between the structures should be used. Gillette said that their alterations and enlargements did not increase or extend the non-conformity of the structure. She noted that they have not extended into the space or reduced the clearance between the home and the property line. She noted that they have made every effort to provide evidence of good intent and adequate evidence to support each of the approval criteria. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 5 Terry Gillette, 920 East Davenport Street, said that the back porch was buiit prior to their ownership. He said that since they bought the house they worked on improving it. He said that he is sorry for not getting a permit. He clarified that the back porch was not part of the extension. He said they have only added above the porch at the second floor. He said that the footprint of the building has not been altered in any way. Cindy Coyne, 923 East Davenport Street, said that she is in support of the application. She noted that Gillette's property always shows their sense of space and landscaping as it is always pleasant to see their yard. Donna Gentry, 922 East Davenport Street, said that the new addition had not created any problems. She added that it would be more inconvenient to tear the addition down since she already has planted flowers in the area. She added that the Gillette's always have permission to fix that part of the house. Gentry said that the addition does not pose any problems. Public hearina closed Alexander said that due to additional information she sees the situation differently and even with the alterations made the footprint of the property did not change. She added that at the same time a problem is that the board should not reward people for ignorance of the rules. MOTION: Alexander moved that EXC06-00007 an application for a reduction of the required side setback for property at 920 East Davenport Street be approved. Wright seconded the motion. Alexander said that she would vote for approval of the application. She said that an addition to the second floor is a different situation than extending the first floor. Alexander said that the property is peculiar and it would be difficult to extend the second floor due to the restrictions placed on the first floor. She said that the adding to the building does not change the light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for flrefighting. She added that there is no change in the enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity because the first floor structure already exists. She said that utilities are already in place and the area is fully developed. Wood indicated that he would vote in favor. He said that the separation for fire protection is unchanged. He noted that the specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity. He said that it will reduce the privacy, but it is an unusual situation in terms of boundary lines and history of the houses. He said all general standards are met. Wright said that this is a peculiar situation. He said he would vote in favor of the application. He noted that the footprint of the building has not been changed and the specific and general criteria are met. Walz suggested that if the board members were leaning toward supporting the special exception that staff would recommend the yard reduction be subject to applicant securing an access easement for maintenance of the building. This would protect future owners of the property who might not be on such good terms. AMENDMENT: Wright moved to amend the motion to include a property maintenance easement between properties at 920 and 922 East Davenport Street. Alexander seconded the motion. The amended motion passed 4:0. EXC06-00009 Discussion of an application submitted by Professional Muffler, Inc for a special exception to permit the reestablishment of a vehicle repair use and to reduce the street side setback requirement for property located in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone at 708 S. Riverside Drive. Walz said The Iowa City Zoning Code states that: "Any structure for a non-conforming use that has been destroyed or damaged by fire, explosion, act of God or by a public enemy to the extent that less than 75 percent of the replacement value of the structure at the time of damage or destruction, may be restored for the same non-conforming use as existed before the damage." Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 6 Walz said that Professional Muffler was damaged in the April 13 tornado so severely that the original building could not be restored. The Muffler shop (a vehicle repair use) is a non-conforming use allowed by special exception in the CC-2 zone. Therefore, a special exception is required in order to reestablish the auto repair use in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone. Walz noted that the prior (damaged) building, which was established in 1940, did not meet the current minimum 10-foot setbacks from Benton Street, S. Riverside Drive (U.S. Highway 6), and the old Benton Street right-of-way that are required for corner lots in the CC-2 zone. In addition, the applicant relied on a portion of public right-of-way north (a section of the former W. Benton Street) of his building for parking. In order to reconstruct a building of similar size and comply with the current requirements of the Zoning Code (minimum setbacks and landscape screening) the applicant has applied for a vacation of a portion of the former W. Benton Street right-of way so that he may add it to his property. The applicant is also seeking to purchase approximately 70 feet of City-owned property to the east of the building, abutting the Ned Ashton trailhead parking lot, in order to establish the required parking area for his business. Walz said that because the applicant's property is a corner, a 10-foot setback is required along both streets Riverside and Benton). The portion of public right-of-way between the applicant's property and West Benton Street includes a section of the Iowa River Corridor Trail and a well-landscaped green space, which is maintained by the City. She said the landscaped area is approximately 5 feet deep along the applicant's proposed parking area and widens to 10-25 feet along the area proposed for the building. Thus the building has the "appearance" of being set back from the right-of-way, and adequate space is provided for safety, light, air, etc. While some additional landscaping would be required along the Benton Street side of the new building, in Staffs opinion the established open green space and landscaping area along the trail provide an adequate separation between the commercial operation and the street as well as screening of the parking. In addition, she said that reducing the required street side setback to 5 feet along Benton Street will allow the applicant sufficient space to orient the vehicle use areas away from the street while creating safe and efficient vehicle access to the service bays from the alley. The applicant's proposed site plan includes the required landscape screening and parking capacity and orients the vehicle repair bays away from the street. Though the applicant had not provided elevations, Walz indicated that the building would be required to address the street and that staff had gone over a variety of options with the applicant for creating a building that was more attractive in order to meet the goals of the district plan. Staff recommends that EXC06.0009, an application to permit a vehicle repair use and a reduction of the street side setback requirement for property in the in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone at 708 South Riverside Drive be approved, subject to submittal of a finai site plan demonstrating all required landscaping and proposed parking layout and traffic circulation, and subject to Design Review approval of the final architectural design (elevations) of the new buiiding. Public Hearina Opened: Noah Kemp, 2140 Highway 22 Kalona, said that the tornado was devastating. He said that he appreciates the help received from staff and the consideration of the board. Public hearina closed MOTION: Wright moved that EXC06-0009, an application to permit a vehicle repair use and a reduction of the street side setback requirement for property in the in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone at 708 South Riverside Drive be approved, subject to submittal of a final site plan demonstrating all required landscaping and proposed parking layout and traffic circulation, and subject to Design Review approval of the final architectural design (elevations) of the new building. Alexander seconded the motion. Wright will vote in favor of the application. He said the specific requirements, maintain light, air, separation for fire protection, and access for firefighting; provide opportunities for privacy between dwellings; reflect the general building scale and placement of structures in the City's neighborhoods and commercial areas; promote a reasonable physical relationship between buildings and between residences; and provide flexibility to site a building have been met. He noted that Vehicle Repair uses are Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 7 allowed by special exception and should not be not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. Wright said the establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property, adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided, adequate measures will be taken to provide ingress or egress and the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms to the applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is located. Alexander will vote in favor of the application for the reasons already stated. Wood will vote in favor of the application for the reasons already stated. Leigh will vote in favor of the application for the reasons already stated. Motion passed 4:0. EXC06-00010 Discussion of an application submitted by PIP Printing for a special exception to permit more than 5,000 sq. feet of light manufacturing for property located in the Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone at 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd. Walz said the proposed use is limited to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, excluding floor area devoted to other principal or accessory uses, unless granted a special exception by the Board of Adjustment (up to 15,000 square feet). She noted that the applicant is requesting a special exception for a printing facility of up to 12,400 square feet. The proposed building will contain approximately 20,376 square feet of floor area. This space will be divided into three commercial suites of 9,205 square feet, 6471 square feet, and 4,700 square feet, respectiveiy. Walz said the initial plan is to use approximately 5,900 square feet of floor area within the largest commercial suite for the printing operation. The remainder of the floor area within this commercial suite will be used for accessory office uses, lobby area, restrooms, employee break room, garage, loading and storage areas. The remaining two commercial suites may be rented out to other users. However, the applicant is requesting approval to expand into the adjacent rental suite at such time as the space is needed for additional production space and requests that the special exception be approved for up to 12,400 square feet within the proposed building for the printing operation. Staff feels that the site can accommodate a printing facility of up to 12,400 square feet; however, the applicant should be aware that if the other suites are rented to uses other than a printing facility, any special exception granted for that space for a printing facility would expire. Once expired, the applicant would need to come back to the Board of Adjustment for a new approval, if at the later date they wish to expand the printing facility into other areas of the building. Walz said the proposed use meets the performance standards for off-site impacts contained in Article 14- 5H, Performance Standards. She said the proposed use will meet the performance standards for off-site impacts. There will be no emissions of smoke, particulate matter, chemicals, or offensive odors. The printing operation will not cause noticeable vibrations and there will be no bulk storage of flammable materials. Walz said the proposed use is not one of the manufacturing uses prohibited in the CI-1 Zone. A printing facility is not one of the prohibited manufacturing uses. Walz noted that the proposed use will not exceed 15,000 square feet. She said that the applicant is requesting approval of 12,400 square feet of space for technical/light manufacturing. She added that all general standards are met. Staff recommends that EXC06-00010, a special exception to permit a printing facility up to 12,400 square feet in size in the Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone on property located at 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd, be approved. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 . Page 8 Public Hearino Opened: Dan Tiedt, 526 Woodridge Avenue, said that they might enlarge their production facilities if they do not get a tenant for one of their suites. He said that they realize that if they rent one or both suites to a tenant the special exception expires. He said that this represents an opportunity for them to grow in the future months. Public hearino closed MOTION: Alexander moved that EXC06-00010, a special exception to permit a printing facility up to 12,400 square feet in size in the Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone on property located at 2650 Mormon Trek Blvd, be approved. Wood seconded the motion. Alexander will vote in favor of the application. She said that it fits in the possibilities for special exception since it is less than 15,000 square feet. She said that it will meet the performance standards for off-site impacts. She noted that it will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. She said that it will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property. Alexander said that adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided, adequate measures will be taken to provide ingress or egress and the specific proposed exception. She said that in all other respects, it conforms to the appiicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is located. Wood will vote in favor of the application for the reasons already stated. Wright will vote in favor of the application for the reasons already stated. Leigh will vote in favor of the application for the reasons already stated. Motion passed 4:0. EXC06-00011 Discussion of an appiication submitted by Willowwind School for a special exception for the expansion of a general education facility, a reduction on the rear setback requirement, and the reconfiguration of the parking iot and play areas for property located in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone at 950 Dover Street. Walz said the applicant, Willowwind School, is requesting a special exception to allow expansion of a general educational facility in a High Density Single-Family Residential (RS-12) zone. In addition, she said, the applicant is requesting a reduction in the rear setback requirement for general education facilities in the RS-12 zone from 50 feet to 30 feet. Walz said that in February 2004, The Board of Adjustment granted a special exception for Willowwind School to allow a general educational facility to be established at 950 Dover Street (the former Moose Lodge) and to reduce the required rear setback for educational facilities from 50 feet to 38 feet. At the time, the applicant had not yet consulted within an architect and believed that any necessary modifications would not require expansion of the building. Walz said the original speciai exception (EX06- 00001) was granted subject to submittal of a site plan that demonstrates sidewalk construction along the east side of Dover Street connecting the current sidewalk to Muscatine Avenue; landscape screening along the front parking lot on Dover Street; and proposed parking layout, traffic circulation, and landscaping on the site, including identification of a designated fire lane. Walz noted that since that time, the Willowwind School has hired an architect and assessed the interior space of the building as well as use of the outdoor areas and parking. She said that the architect has made a number of recommendations for expanding the building and modifying the outdoor activity areas. The site pian for the building shows two proposed areas of new construction at the front (south) of the building: a 400 square foot addition for a handicapped accessible entrance from the lower level with an elevator and a 1500 square foot formal entrance and conservatory and office space on the main level. She noted that the plan also shows proposed expansions on the main level (approximately 270 sq. feet each) to the four classrooms on the east, west, and north sides of the building. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 9 Walz said the site plan also shows two changes to areas external to the building: the outdoor area on the west side of the building is proposed for playground use for pre-K and kindergarten students, and the large parking area at the front of the building will be reduced by more than one third to aliow development of a level grass play area at the front of the property. She said that play areas are an accessory uSe associated with educational facilities and do require review by the Board. She stated that the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, to conServe and protect the value of property throughout the city, and to encourage the most appropriate use of land. It is the intent of the Ordinance to permit the fuli uSe and enjoyment of property in a manner that does not intrude upon adjacent property. The Board of Adjustment may grant the requested special exception to aliow expansion of the educational facility in the RS-12 zone if the requested action is found to be in accordance with the regulations of the Sections 14-4B-40-9 as weli as and the general standards for special exceptions as set forth In Section 14-4B-3A. The Board may grant a reduction in the rear setback requirement if the applicant demonstrates that the approval criteria have been satisfied. Walz said the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan encourages neighborhoods with a mix of housing and supportive land uses as weli as open space and recreational facilities. She added that the Comprehensive Plan encourages the location of educational facilities and other institutional uSeS within neighborhoods provided that traffic circulation and pedestrian safety are ensured and adequate measures are taken to buffer neighboring property owners from the negative effects of parking and increased noise. Walz said that with the exception of the additions in the rear setback of the building, Staff believes the proposed building expansions will have no significant adverse affects on the livability of nearby residential uses. She said the proposed additions on the east side of the building wili be setback more than 100 feet from the east property line. The area proposed for the formal entrance and office space on the main level is currently used for air exchange equipment, which will be relocated to the roof of the school. In Staff's view the conversion of this area will improve the aesthetic appearance of the building. She added that the two additions on the west side of the building for the enlargement of the classroom on the main level and the handicapped accessible entrance from the lower level both maintain the 20-foot side setback requirement and are screened from view of the abutting residential properties to the west by landscaping and privacy fencing that appear to be on the residential property. She said that the two additions on the north side of the building will expand further into what is already a reduced setback of 38 feet. The applicant has not submitted in time to make the package an explanation of the criteria to meet the rear setback requirements. Walz said the applicant's explanation and a memorandum signed by her in regard to the set back issue were handed out to the Board prior to the meeting. For the previous special exception, the applicant had anticipated using the open area to the east of the building as active play area. Since consulting with an architect, the applicant has changed plans for active outdoor use areas. Walz said that because the school operates during limited hours (approx. 8:00 am until 5:00 pm) on weekdays, in staffs view, the establishment of the newly proposed outdoor play areas-the kindergarten and pre-K area on the east side of the building and the grass playing field at the front of the school-will not have significant adverse affects for neighboring properties. Walz said that because excessively large parking lots are a concern highlighted in the standards for general educational facilities, the conversion of a large portion of the parking lot at the front of the property will actualiy bring the property into better compliance with the code. The redesigned parking area will need to meet ali parking standards for capacity, circulation, and iandscaping. She noted that to ensure safety, staff recommends that the playing field at the front the property be fenced to a height of 6 feet (non-solid fencing) and, in accordance with the fence regulations, the fence must not be located within the front setback. Staff recommends additional screening for both play areas to address the potential negatiVe affect of increase noise generated so close to residential properties. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 10 Walz said an email was received from a property owner on the west side of the school with concerns about drainage issues. She noted that the email was also handed out. She said that the drainage issue could be addressed when changes are made to the play area. Walz said that changes to the parking lot and modifications to the building exterior are required to meet all zoning and site development standards, including the Multi-Family Site Development Standards. Walz said the minimum setback requirements are exceeded on all sides of the building with the exception of the rear setback, which is approximately 38 feet-a 50 foot setback is required. In the original special exception to establish the school, the Board of Adjustment reduced the setback requirements because the building was already established within the required setback. In addition, the topography of the site, with its steep slope at the rear, combined with the existing privacy fence along the property line, provides an adequate buffer, screening these properties from the additional noise and traffic generated by the school. She said that the two proposed additions on the north side of the building will expand further into what is already a reduced setback of 38 feet. She said that the applicant had submitted an explanation for the setback requirements. However, Walz said the information provided does not adequately address the specific standards for reducing the rear setback. Walz said the situation is not peculiar to the situation in question. She said that there are opportunities for expansion on the east and west side of the building which are not within the requirement setback. She said that the applicant noted in the explanation that there will be improvements to the building fa9ade. Staff believes there can be improvements to the fa9ade through change of building materials, and addition of windows, which will not intrude within the setback. Walz said the applicant raised the issue of safety access. Walz explained that fire escapes can be provided within the required setback, so safety is not an issue. Waiz noted that there should not be practical difficulty because expansions can take place on the east or west sides of the building. Walz said that granting the exception should not be contrary to the purpose of the setback regulations. She said that the larger setback requirements for educational institutions are intended to address the intensity of use and to provide space for neighboring uses. She added that staff believes that backyards are meant for privacy. The specific proposed exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or generai welfare. Staff finds that the proposed special exception will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare. The Staff recommends additional screening to mitigate noise from the newly proposed play areas and fencing surrounding the playing field at the front on the property. The specific proposed exception will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties in the immediate vicinity and will not substantially diminish or impair property values in the neighborhood. Walz said that the school operates during the weekdays from 8 AM to 5:30 PM and thus traffic and noise generated by the school will be limited to business hours. Staff believes that additional screening along the both play areas and fencing around the playing field at the front of the property will provide adequate buffer and separation from the neighboring residential uses. The conversion of a portion of the parking lot to playing field will bring the site into better conformance with the code and will improve the aesthetics of the site. She said that the newly designed parking lot and the additions to the school building itself will be required to meet all zoning and site development standards, including the Multi-Family Site Development Standards. Establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the zone in which such property is located. Walz said the surrounding properties are already fully developed. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Walz said that in the previous special exception for the property the Board found that vehicular access to the property via a collector (Dover Street) and an arterial street (Muscatine Avenue) meets the requirements for educational uses established in the RS-12 zone. She added that the construction of a sidewalk as required in the previous special exception will ensure safe pedestrian access to the property. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress or egress designed so as to minimize Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 11 traffic congestion on public streets. She said that on-street parking has been restricted along Dover Street in order to maximize visibility at this location. The existing traffic control at the Dover/Muscatine intersection has been evaluated by traffic engineers and has been determined to be appropriate. Except for the specific regulations and standards applicable to the exception being considered, the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms to the applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is to be located. The applicant is required to submit a site plan to the building official for review and will be subject to all other requirements of the Zoning Code. Walz said that the site plan must meet the Construction and Design Standards for off-street parking, including the minimum parking requirements, proposed traffic circulation on the site, designation of an emergency vehicle/fire lane along the building, and parking layout and landscaping requirements. Modifications and additions to the buiiding will be subject to the Multi-family Site Development Standards. The proposed use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Walz said the Comprehensive Plan encourages the location of educational facilities and other institutional uses within neighborhoods provided that traffic circulation and pedestrian safety are ensured and adequate measures are taken to buffer neighboring property owners from the negative impacts of parking and increased noise. She added that the use of the property as a school complies with the intent of the Comprehensive Pian. Staff recommends that EXC06-00011, an application for a special exception allowing an expansion of a general educational facility in the High Density Single-Family Residential (RS- 12) zone be granted subject to submittal of a site plan demonstrating the recommended screening and fencing as well as the prior required sidewalk construction along the east side of Dover Street connecting the current sidewalk to Muscatine, and proposed parking layout, traffic circulation, and iandscaping on the site, including identification of a designated fire lane. Staff recommends that the special exception to allow a reduction in the rear setback requirement for a general educational facility in the RS-12 zone be denied. Public Hearino Ooened: Chris DeGrout, representing Teague Architects said that they are trying to recreate the. design elements of the existing school. He said they want to create an attractive building but also want to be good neighbor. He said they are trying to give the school a residential feeling as to better include itself in the neighborhood. DeGrout said that they are asking for an extension of 8-10 feet for the bump outs which will give the opportunity of breaking the mass and creating a more residential aspect. He said the proposal will be a greater benefit to the neighborhood and the school itself. Wood asked what the appropriate dimensions of the bump outs are. DeGrout said the vertical dimensions will be 8-9 feet, and 20-25 feet wide. Wright asked what the primary purpose for the bump outs is. DeGrout said the bump outs have an aesthetical goal as well as extending more space for classroom. He said that the classrooms are approximately 480 square feet. He added that a typical Iowa City classroom is 800 square feet. Jeff Edbero. 2041 Rochester Court, said that the design work is from the inside out. He said that the curriculum is incorporated into the building design. He said the bump-outs are not just extra space but they will also plant the right trees to attract wildlife in ways that enhance the education of the kids. He noted that he agrees that separation from residential is important and parts of the school are naturally screened. Jeanne Bancroft. 906 Dover Street, said she appreciates the efforts of improving the aesthetics of the building. She said that property owners have an expectation of privacy in their backyards and its feeling like the school is moving into their backyards. She said that adequate screening is needed and is not currently provided by the school. She said she would like to work together to see that every place is screened in an attractive way. She said that she is interested in the type of fence that will be installed. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 12 Walz said that on the side of the property solid fence could be installed; however, due to traffic restrictions the front of the school would need a non-solid fence. Maroaret Murrav. 832 Dover Street, said the buildings on the west side of the school are O-lot-Iines; therefore each lot consists of two homes with shaliow yards. She added that any1hing done to the school would be an improvement. She said that thoughtful consideration should be placed around the privacy of the area, including the placement of the dumpster close to the residential property. Leigh asked if with the proposed additions the school will still comply with the required setbacks. Walz said the school will be in compliance with the required 20 feet setbacks. Naida Brown said the school is open to adding planting and landscape on the west side of the school as to not intrude in the backyards of the residents. Bancroft said that she would like to be educated as to how these requirements would be implemented. She said there are ongoing issues with the drainage from the parking that were never solved. Behr said that if the board imposes conditions, the housing inspections department then assures that the plan is in accordance with those conditions when the applicant seeks site plan and building permit approval. Stefan Strack. 848 Dover Street, reemphasized the necessity to make sure the drainage issue is rectified. He said that when the parking fills with water every1hing spills into their backyards which caused 6 floods so far. Public hearino closed MOTION: Alexander moved that EXC06.00011, an application for a special exception allowing an expansion of a general educational facility in the High Density Single-Family Residential (RS- 12) zone be granted subject to submittal of a site plan demonstrating the recommended screening and fencing as well as the prior required sidewalk construction along the east side of Dover Street connecting the current sidewalk to Muscatine, and proposed parking layout, traffic circulation, and landscaping on the site, including identification of a designated fire lane; provisions be made in the site-plan to address drainage issues from the parking lot going into Dover properties and adequate screening on the west side particularly at the fire truck turnaround and recycling and trash area. Wood seconded the motion. Wright said that the additions are well within the setback requirements. He added that moving the air exchange equipment will have aesthetic benefits. The two additions on the west side of the building as well as the handicapped accessible entrance fall within the required setback and should be properly screened from the residential property. He noted that these changes will have to meet all zoning and site plan requirements. Wright said the establishment of the specific proposed exception will not impede the normal and orderiy development and improvement of the surrounding property, adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided, adequate measures will be taken to provide ingress or egress and the specific proposed exception, in all other respects, conforms to the applicable regulations or standards of the zone in which it is located. He noted they are recommending additional screening to mitigate possible externalities. Walz recommended that the Board could specify S3 planning, which would address those issues raised by the neighbors. Alexander would vote in favor for the reasons already stated. Wood would vote in favor for the reasons aiready stated. AMMENDMENT: Wright moved to amend the motion to include a required 53 standard screening for the west side of the school. Alexander seconded the amendment. The amended motion passed 4:0 Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 13 MOTION: Wright moved that EXC06-00011, a special exception to allow a reduction in the rear setback requirement for a general educational facility in the RS-12 zone be approved. Alexander seconded the motion. Wood would vote against. He said that the 50 foot setback is needed, and a reduction would be too much. Wright said that he does not believe this is a peculiar situation for a further reduction of setback in the rear. He said there are many opportunities for improvement of the rear without intrusion into the required setback. Wright said he would vote against the setback reduction. Alexander would vote against the setback reduction. She said there are issues of comfort and general welfare. Privacy issues could also affect property values in the neighborhood. Leigh would vote against for the reasons already stated. Motion failed 0:4. EXC06-00012 Discussion of an application submitted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a special exception for the placement of fill in the floodplain on property located in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone on Ruppert Road. Behr said that representatives of Wal-Mart intend to request a deferrai of the consideration. He said that the request of referral is based on the wish to submit revised exhibits. He noted there were attached exhibits to the application. Behr said that the board can proceed with the public hearing as they would typically do and take the new exhibits into consideration and if comfortable doing so make a decision. He added that the board could choose to proceed with the public hearing and if based on the new exhibits they could continue the public hearing to the next meeting. Behr said that another option would be to relate the request for referral and explain the reasons for it and if wish they could defer and commence the public hearing on the merits of the application at the next meeting Alexander asked if the deferral would require a motion from the board. Behr said that a motion would be required. Leigh said that the board did not have access to the revised exhibits and asked when they would get access to them. Behr said the exhibits could be presented at that time. Leigh said that the board had received a lot of material with this application and if new exhibits would be provided it would be better for the board to have them ahead of time. Behr said that the board should let the applicant to make the request for referral and the basis for the request and allow others to speak to the issue of deferral. Chuck Becker. 666 Walnut Street, said he is speaking on behaif of Wal-Mart. He asked the board to defer the consideration of application submitted by Wal-Mart. He said that in reviewing the materials presented to the board they discovered two mistakes and would like the opportunity to correct them and provide new exhibits to the board. He stated that the mistakes do not affect the fill or the placement of the fill but the documents have a small error. He noted the two mistakes are on exhibit 9 and 10. He said on the existing exhibit 9 there is an alley of grey on the east side of the proposal which is not supposed to be there. He said that the alley does not currently exist and they wanted to install it but city staff said that it would be unacceptable. He added that exhibit 10 who showed it would also need to be corrected to not show the alley. Becker said that due to that mistake on exhibits 9 and 10 they had the No Rise Certificate recalculated and no changes were perceived, which means that there will be no increase in fiooding as a result of that change. He noted that a new exhibit 4, the No Rise Certificate, had been handed out which verifies the elimination of the alley would not have an impact on the rise. He said they are asking for referral because those documents are not accurate and they would like them to have the change, and if considering appropriate to defer the application to the July meeting they would be more than happy to present at that time. Iowa City Board of Adjustment Minutes June 14, 2006 Page 14 Leigh asked if there is any change to the exhibit 9. Becker said that looking at exhibit 9 there is a grey alley that is gone. He added that there is not where the fill will go, so it does not directly impact the purpose of the application but is a change to the exhibit which made them believe that the board might prefer to put the meeting off for a month. Wood asked if the same change exists on exhibit 10 as well. Becker said that exhibit 9 shows the existing topography and exhibit 10 shows the modified area after construction. He added that the gray is the flood plain designation and the difference in the gray areas is where the fill will be placed. He noted that there seems to be a depression where the alley way is. He noted that on the exhibit 9, the alley presented is not currently there. He said that document 10 shows the gray alley again, which was intended to be installed drainage area. He added that the staff said the installation of the alley would be unacceptable, and the changes were made to the documents. Behr said that there happens to be a final plat of the property proceeding and when city staff informed them that the alley was not acceptable was not a matter of flood plain issues but with the layout of the subdivision and not wanting a drainage way there but wanting vehicular access easements there. Wallv Tavlor. 118 3'" Avenue SE, said that the public needs an opportunity to look at the new exhibits and examine them and in fact the documentation in the packet was prepared a month ago and not available to the public until recently. He asks the board to deny the application but at least defer the matter until the public has the opportunity to examine the information. MOTION: Alexander moved that EXC06-00012 Discussion of an application submitted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for a special exception for the placement of fill in the floodplain on property located in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone on Rupert Road be deferred. Wright seconded the motion. Motion passed 4:0. OTHER Wood will not attend the July meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM. Board of Adjustment Attendance Record 2006 Term Name Expires 01/11 02/08 03/08 04/13 05/10 06/14 Karen Leiah 01/01/07 X X OlE X X X Carol Alexander 01/01/08 X X X X X X Michael Wright 01/01/09 X X X X X X Ned Wood 01/01/10 X X X X X X I M. Shelangouski 01/01/11 X X X X X OlE I Key: X = Present o = Absent OlE = AbsenUExcused NM = No Meeting I I i MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TUESDAY, June 27, 2006 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL PRELIMINARY 0;:: Members Present: Lisa Beckmann, Beverly Witwer, Sara Baird, Kate Karacay, Paul Retish. Members Absent: Martha Lubaroff, GeoffWilming, Scott King, Sehee Foss. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Call to Order Beckmann called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Consideration of the Minutes of the Ami! 25. 2006 Meeting Minutes MOTION: Witwer moved to accept the minutes as submitted, and Karacay seconded. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. Recommendations to Council There was no discussion. Listeninl:! Posts Baird suggested the Commission hold monthly outings around the community in places like the Neighborhood Centers and the Public Library. The goal of the meetings would be to educate the public on the Commission. Beckmannthought it may be better to piggyback on other events the Commission holds to get information out about the Commission. Retish mentioned it may be a good idea to work with City Cable in producing a film with actors to show the various functions of the Human Rights Office. Witwer would like meeting dates of the Human Rights Commission printed in the local papers. Human Rights Breakfast Award Bowers said she would be sending out "save the date" postcards later in the week and nomination forms would be sent out in mid-July. Karacay said she would make contact with Pak Nurack to get a theme for his speech. Bowers agreed to send Commissioners nomination forms for them to distribute and said tickets will go on sell in July. A sub-committee was formed-Beckmann, Witwer, Karacay and Lubaroff to evaluate the nominations as they come into the Office. Movies Series Bowers was pleased to announce that Stephen Trefz of the Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa has agreed to be on a panel after the showing of the film I'm Still Here: The Truth about Schizophrenia. Bowers will send an email out to Commissioners to see who would be available on the 19th to attend the event at the Iowa City Public Library. Hate Crimes will be shown October 25th at the Iowa City Public Library. Calendar Bowers showed the Commission a sample magnet that listed the interfaith calendar web site and reported that approximately 500 magnets would be produced to distribute throughout the community. Relational Al!lrression Witwer has been in contact with Jane Balvanz and Blair Waguer who cannot wait to do a program about Relational Aggression. Witwer said a time in October or November would be best to kick start the program. Bowers agreed to look into some possible dates at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A. Handouts for International Non-Native Sneakers This item was deferred due to King's absence from the meeting. Youth A wards Beckmann reported on the huge success of the Youth Awards. Retish is very glad that the numbers keep rising and thinks the Commission may need to rent out Hancher next year. Pride Festival Baird said the turn out for this year's Pride Festival was great and that both her and King thought the day went well. Read Cases Commissioners read four cases where no probable cause was found. ReDacts of Commissioners Karacay mentioned an event the United Nations Association is sponsoring called "Eat Out to Wipe Out Hunger." Oasis, Hamburg Inn and Devotay will donate 10% of their proceeds on August 22 to help fight world hunger. Witwer reported on her concern about immigration, which she feels is a huge issue and she hopes the Commission can help in some way. Witwer also attended a meeting for the building ofa bigger Shelter House and hopes a location is found soon. Baird spoke of the disparities in the two Iowa City High Schools and wants the Commission to hold a Town Hall meeting with the community to address the issue. Baird also was recently appointed to the University of Iowa Library Diversity Committee. Retish thought it would be good to work together with the school system to help address some issues like the observance of religious holidays and the disparities among the schools. Beckmann discussed a recent article in the Des Moines Register where a gubernatorial candidate made disparaging remarks concerning Same Sex Marriage. Status of Cases Bowers updated Commissioners on the status of cases. Adioumment There being no further business before the Commission, Beckmann moved to adjourn. Retish seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. 2 Board or Commission: Human Rights ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2006 {Meetin Date TERM NAME EXP. 1/24 2/28 3/28 4/25 5/23 6/27 7/25 8122 9/26 10/24 11/28 12/26 12/27 Lisa Beckmann 1/1/07 X X X X NMN X Q Paul Retish 1/1/07 OlE X X OlE NMN X Q GeoffWilming 1/1/07 X X X X NMN OlE Q Sara Baird 1/1/08 X X X X NMN X Q Bev Witwer 1/1/08 X X X X NMN X Q Scott King 1/1/08 X X X X NMN OlE Q Martha 1/1/09 X X X X NMN OlE Lubaroff Q Sehee Foss 1/1/09 X X X OlE NMN OlE Q Kate Karacay 1/1/09 X X X OlE NMN X Q KEY: x = Present o = Absent OlE = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member NMNQ - No meeting, no quorum 3