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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-01 Correspondence I I ! ,','1 I \', " ,,~ -- - ."., -----....-;:- ~~.... I I ~.., . t '. , . " ' " . , , . I l' f-- -/ /7t' ' ,'," ',' " ' , ,... ,', ' " .. " . ,~ ,) , , ~, ,~ ,~ ' " _' . " " ' , r t . - . t... i. . .; .', / ;,"\, I"~ ,/, .>''- .1' ~-"""-~'- ~~ ~~~) ) , MEMORANDUM TO: Stephen Atkins, City Manager FROM: R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police RE: John's Grocery DATE: January 24, 1994 On January 19, 1994 I spoke with the owner and attorney for John's Grocery reference the arrest for supplying liquor to an underage person. I was Informed that the Individual who sold the liquor was terminated and the remainder of the employees were all informed of the need to comply with the law. The department was requested to assist In a training session for all employees on the liquor law and false ID. The. training session will be handled by Officer Berg In the near future. The owner also requested . walk throughs by the evening and late night- officers which will take place. If there are any questions about the matter please advise. ~<<to (-'1__ .'."" "..d j , \ I . I ~ I I I , I I I , i I" Iii Ii Ii I ~ ,; Iii ' Ii I 'II': " - - H I ! I' ~ , II f: \ I I , II I" ,. ......11 I ,; r 'I' ,-,j, . ~ .\ . " ;'," 1 < , ' j , '. \, .L ,,' ~'..,..,... "'fIf""". - .-- "'1 --.... -..,-- ~ -'.. ~.. ...... -- ~. .......'~~."I~ .... ..~- .... ~~.~... I , ' f ' , . I , . '~ ,,';IITI', ,t 1,;1' '",' ~,,'" " : ,~. '.. ~ _ '~_, ~_t:." ':" . / /' 'j '~l' '0 __, ~._.-----~ , \)' ! ,,1; 'rl~ tho rosid'JUts ofl~1ln ci\;y, cornlvill,o Ilnd Johnson Cl'ii''5:Y, d(not 1lallt to, , ' ::::("") ? "Q'U hnvo tho lOlln city l\irpor\; rolocntod. ' ):>::i ::: .- '"""~~ ...... r.~lIt ..~ .. 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", I ,'.' . / ;/'\ 1'- ", J, l' ~ lin the residents of IOlla city, coralvi11,o and Johnson CO.!!;lIt:\',~ /lot IIUllt to o <- :EC? :p. oo;:;l ..,.,,_ _ 1I~ Y"-i - ~ ~-< ~ r -lC? ""'" -<r ;coo Pi . :"'('1'1 :li: 'Pj LfTh ('fnM ~A n A1~1 ~ It''';,;; Na,me 11.~~ - L.D'j' DIf DJII CUb N lIddre99 / 1/APJI !()I!!Jh~8 N~xp~ Arm {"'(til fi,liP lIddre99 ' (U~ ,,' havo the IOlla city lIirporl: rolocal:od. ... ~.1 'Ji~~trrd ,7\") , - L\ e ,cl.C~, lIddre99 ~ ~" flAe>> amo M. ' 11./3,c '7 p-.-IJ- , l\rlllrells " 1" .~ ~1 " i; ,I ~ i " N;une 01 ::J- Vj>LA>7?v otJo 1 ~ lIddress J ::J. b 9 /l ~ ,(ii.uu. - Namn ' (\ ncm,\'\ l..Q \. 'U~c1 vliY\\ lIddre99 41. , '3~)~ ~,?:l)(\ C\^-^ 0 ) Name 'J ;;Ii '1 " ,17(1)., p-" rJ.1L lIddres9 ~/3 ~~d '0 , ENi D,rjJ~ ')Nt lIddre99 Name lIddre99 ! " 3"]1 ha-,I\,4.itJ.' Namo // /l /J /'b~ (k,.,u ...d:.-~ lIddre99 1': ,~ J3/ &~7 O~ NamoL'.-fu-<! ~~ lIddr099 3 .3 / 11.e'7? aC-t.e. 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JZ"', . ~_ Cl . _' '. .' , '. . ~".'~:" .. lie the residenb of 10l/n city, Cornlvil~e nnd Johnson count:(,do ~t want to .t'" hnve the IOl/a city lIirport relocated. '- i' ::: '7" .~ 'u / I ;,."'1 .J. " ---------........ Ii ~ .' .' ': , ~)p~Jb~ Name , ~ '/5? yf"" ,dI-u. //jdd Ie.!,?.. lIddress . . ,t!f.tt~d)PggtM/r l1S5 rl3tnuQ/~C. hl~ j~'l/.' {lr;_ n~;~~jJ e a,A~ -0 N!ey" ~, t2v"p J( e;4./ Address ' t ;:j :'J 'I ,. " i~ t I If~..ju.a:,,- f J11,t<AA.tA. 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(J)rt f lnd Nam-'1; 3:2.3 &,. ~~ ?i~:#A- ~ Na e ., / Q ) , 0\ I? {.Jtl-1v-C lIddress " .-~<::t:tt-.. ~ ovW<" ~ ~~ Name J 3[,:] L,.~...."\0~~",,.,J\ R~ lIddross ~~:I~~O O~\L 'NliIrio r9'XOJ tJnl""(nf'(}~t df'll ~~X' lIddross ~ J\~ ~O" AQ.. ~rbeo BDV\-'f\~rQ'6~(J~ , ndaross ~j - " " .!. , J~ ,-,", " I I "', .. , Ii i 'I ":1 ::,'.j "",j 'I "':1 ..... i': I , , " , .. ; , . , I' ',' 1i }, 'Ii Ii ,I I!: ~ i " '!\. :.1 :,'1, j:: - :., II I:j j I I 1)11, .!" , , .. :i , " I, " :-J' '.j I " f i I ~ J, ,j' I 'If i :1 ~ I I: !i :'(i n! 'I: I II ;, . '., .' I ~ ,/ I' ILLi ,q' '~' , " , I ~ t" _,.,r _~ , . ..III: . .' r.=r . '",.. . , t. ,. ' \l.o tho residents of IOlla city, coralvill,o and Johnoon count:(, do not want to - ~ o J:- ~n ~ )>>::; :;: i1 . C)-< I\) __ i , , :;C") Ul i-; ! ~-ft~~~~ ~1O !' Name-;;';;? ~i '.:.li::Jt{) i: 7' i5 ~/-'71-d? ~ e. ~_ lIddress IYJl1J.h1i\\tt111J 21L~ '. ',' Name ( ~ Q J " .! Ur' TO '7 L/l,U /Ii ~lI.hU i Address i I ~v 111:t?I,H/IJ I lIdd:::t ~ {3htJ 4;v; JntJtt; ~r~ I , /P .J../ I 'llJ,u</-lJ}?,n (l.l11A r Or&-tlll..t4/?'t'/Y:7 I' Name A1Ze"{t' ~/);/~, ~ ~n~ 21/0 I I I \ , ,I, I I I. ,1 ij :,1 ! ~ ~ 'I " " " I :) ,. / ,''', I ",- .... --~-- , have the Iowa city Airport relocated. , i " " ;1 r:Ja&/,4itAUJAf Name~:J {J t7?J ~.ZG lIddress ;; h U I! ~ i 1lltUf ,.<),dP?LU! Name ' , 13cJ .vnv~ m/l1' , 1\(1~d9S , lAW _ {k./le.""",,--,- Nam 11 >{j( /!,,,,. rrt Il-e lIddre9s ' ~ /Lf-.. 'l A~ Name -'77 fl. 11 ~ '-..)011\ tt I r' e lIddress ~i1 (1 ~ I ~O-k , llame . X';l. ~~ lIddress )0,uAM.J,k'JudZ6 Name I, d, IJ r /7~ &t'l? Uu'UJ Address ~ 0"1/ 7lz. i1u1~ ~fh~ lIddress r7 (~:k,'~#;~U ,.)9tJ. roth..~ fLU(.... lIddress 01rl1.V 1..6 n~ N~ ,I A dr Je->v' Name , ....?i:.A,'''' lL,i.Uj . ,', ' N~"~ 7111-(/2, tJI.~~ Address , a'/i- >>,A :ti 2.( N~ ,7'!/~ L'(,({" ~ A ress,%3 c!hc. 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Washington - e?-( &" r Iowa City, IA 52240 -Ie? ;<~ ;::.. m :r Dear Mayor Horowitz: o::U - 0 :rEA - .. Reference: TCI contract )> 0 With the TCI contract coming up for renewal, I would appreciate your addressing a problem TCI has not answered to in my attempts to deal with them. When we signed on to TCI, it was mainly for CNN and FSPN, since those are usually the only TV programs we watch. Therefore, any problems we have with those channels have a great Impact on us. It has been over a year now that TCI has been allowing Channel 9 news to take over the last 5 minutes of the CNN program. This I find not only irritating but also improper in that I am not getting what I pay for. I enjoy the last 5 minutes and find it aggravating to be interested in a story CNN says is commg up later (i.e. in the last 5 minutes) of the pro$ram, only to Walt and find that I get channel 9 instead. I can watch channel 9 for free, If I wish, and never do because I do not like them. Now I find myself paying for a forced channel 9 segment while missing the segment I want on CNNI I have tried dealing with TCI as well as asking Mr. Schaffer, the city administrator who handles such matters, to help, but nothing has been done in the year that I have tried to approach this. I will outline the violations, I feel, are being committed and explain why. It is a letter similar to which I wrote Mr. Schaffer. I feel that TCI is guilty of: 1. violating my contract with them 2. misrepresentation 3. improper billing. The manner in which the above three points are involved are as follows: I signed up for CNN and am paying for CNN, but am not getting the complete program. By deleting the last part, which I enjoy, and substitute channel 9. TC/lIas breaclIed lis contract to provide me willI CNN. Furthermore, not only do I not get to see those 5 minutes of CNN that I pay for, I am also being forced to pay for channel 9 which I can get FREE. "-.- ':<4C(( ; ; " ; i: I !, j:, Ii I 11 I Itli, I!. 'I' Ii 'i ')::1.' !1 , i... II I' III ~ I I I' I, . " 1. i' , i i , ? , " ) ';1 1 ; < l' , ~ : l OJ ~ I f ~ . , , ~ ' , j r . ; . , j, , I I ) ;: " \ , I 1 1 I 'j ! , , iI " I \' , , - '.,,-- --,......,..... .- ~ --, .... - - -. -~ ~I - ~ ..-'1IIlI.......- - -- .,...... ....,...-----.---..~ .... ... ll'W""" ~ ,e ," .' , . . ( ,_ . _I , ' . ., , - :, I L,') I I~J'", ',' ~ ' . , ,', ,', ;, ,.':'1 _ "3, "'~ _ J' _ .". '."':.. ,,' " '1. ...----.,.. If they take 5 minutes from every half hour, it is not a small point. If this is calculated out over a year, I am being denied 1,460 "ours of CNN that I pay for and am paying for 1,460 !,OUrs of Channel 9 that I should be gelling free! TCl is guilty o/misrepresentation. They advertise that they provide CNN. People such as I sign up to see CNN, but find, in fact, lhatthey provide only 3/4 of the CNN format, which is major news, business and sports. For those of us who enjoy the miscellaneous stories, T~I does not deliver. If TCI cannot be stopped from stealing those 5 minutes, they should at least be required to have proper advertisin~. All of TCI'sadvertising pertaining to CNN, printed or otherwise (as well as the mformation meted out by their office personnel pertaining to their offering CNN), should be required to qualify that, in fact, they do not provide CNN in its entirety. TCl is also guilty 0/ improper billing. I would like the commission to be aware of the fact that I asked TCI for a monthly adjustment on our bill to compensate for the portion of CNN we are not getting and they declined to do so. I question their right to charge me for something I am not getting. Is it legal? More troubling is the fact that I think it is very likely that TCI is getting paid twice for the same 5 minutes...once by me and again by channel 9. They win, I lose. Mr. Schaffer explained that the city was not allowed to interfere with programming. This is not interfering with programming but asking TCI to deliver what they promise and what they are charging for. In addressing this problem the city will be addressing just what are the limits of what a cable company can do and whether it will be held accountable to the public. Other lucrative proposals may come their way and the encroachment could expand to other programs or in ways yet unknown. If the scenario were reversed, that is, if TCI was not delivering the first 25 minutes of the CNN format yet advertised and charged'as if they did, I believe the cable commission would immediately address the problem and consider the three charges I made valid. The last 5 minutes are no less significant. It is still a violation and as a mailer of principle a precedent must be established. I feel it improper to be paying for something I am not getting. Your help with this mailer will be greatly appreciated. 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I I I I I I Susan Horowitz, Mayor City Council Members City of Iowa City 410 East Washington SI. Iowa City, lA, 52240 , , i i Dear Mayor Horowitz and Council Members: On December 30, 1993, we wrote to Kevin L. Doyle, Assistant Transportation Planner. JCCOG, regarding comparnhle paratransit services in Johnson Connly, A copy of thalleller is ~llached for your information, We wish to inform you that Goodwill does not intend to enter into a contract with SEATS for trips by our ADA eligible clients and/or employees for daily trips to and from their home and their work or program location. It is our understanding of the ADA, from Appendix D to Part 37.Construction and Interpretation of Provisions of 49 CFR part 37, that such rides should be considered subscription service paid by each individual. In addition low income discounts should apply on the same basis as for fixed route service. We would, of course, continue to contract at a negotiated rate for trips for Goodwill program purposes or events. ' i " i i I 'I I! 'I I, II :1' :1 '. , , !! 'I - \ " " .~ n I.r " ;.:. , j': 1'; 'I; We would also like to express our concern and dismay that the City of Iowa City is considering contracting with a paratransit provider other than SEATS because of perceived or initial cost savings. Such action would be financially short sighted, would put consumers at risk of poor service and would be disruptive for all. On the face of it, this idea just doesn't make sense. Surely local government officials have the necessary skills, good faith and temperament to sit down and work out an agreement that, although perhaps not perfect, will be mutually and collectively more beneficial for all citizens, including paratransit customers, , i , , i " il i '/' "If '. '1'1. , I ,I :,,11 ~ " I I " If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at work (337-4158) or home (337- 9225). ~ , . , i U) s.- :\ 0 '- ::.En ". 'Ti )>::j :z: n-( N - 0 r -In :<r' ". !1'l _ITI :x: 0::0 is C -.::<: .. > tJ1 N cc: Steve Lacina, Chairperson, Johnson County Board of Supervisors. 1 ,I " :; 1410 First Avcnue P.O. Box 1696 Iowa City, IA 52244 319.337.4158 FAX 337.7369 TOD 337.8491 ~,~ ~ 1441 Bloirs Ferry Rood NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319.393.3434 FAX 393.8935 TOD 393.2894 ~S"O :,. II A United Way Agency . t y --...~,_......-..-..._'-" .........,.."."'..,. . . .',,\ , .\ L '" , , I " " , I') - ...,." . ..... --""1~'. """W\--~ -'_ ,,-- - --.......... lIII:' '.... ..... --- - , , - ...." I ',' - '';'' -l' ,," : , , " ":" , ," :' . .1 ,I , j _, ~. . , , " '. " . . ".' ,;,J, ,J U, '-.. ,,':' ",' / , / >'~ {" .- --" "'~-"-"-- GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEAST IOWA December 30, 1993 Our Business Works. So People Can, Mr. Kevin L. Doyle Assistant Transportation Planner Johnson County Council of Governments 410 E. Washington st. Iowa city, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Doyle: Thank you for providing an opportunity to comment on paratransit services provided by SEATS and the proposed timetable for implementing comparable paratransit services, in Iowa City and Johnson County. Thank you also for, sending copies of the Iowa city Urbanized Area Complementary Paratransit Plan (December 1991) and, applicable federal rules and regulations (49 CFR Part 37). These documents have been most helpful, It has also been helpful in, formulating these comments to have discussed paratransit issues with Bill Gorman, Executive Director of systems Unlimited Incj Bette Meisel, Senior Cenb~r Coordinatorj Larry Olson, SEATS Director; and yourself. I would like to take this opportunity to say that we have always appreciated the excellent cooperation, responsiveness and service of both Iowa city Transit and Johnson County SEATS, John Lundell, Larry Olson, drivers and dispatchers have all provided distinguished services for many years. In general, the Paratransit plan and timetable present a logical progression of service that is in compliance with the spirit and letter of the ADA.' However, I would like to make a few suggestions that might make the whole system more user-friendly and integrated. It is intended that these suggestions would also enhance the capacity, flexibility and responsiveness of the paratransit system. Capacitv Expansion: It is important that current capacity constraints be reduced. The plan calls fo. the purchase of additional accessible vehicles for fixed routes andlor retrofitting existing vehicles. This will help reduce the 'demand for paratransit service to some extent once implemented. However, plans to reduce the currept capacity ~onstraints for demand response service by SEATS are not clear. There is mention of Johnson county purchasing additional vans and a small bus, but the number of vehicles, timeframe and effect on capacity did not appear to be in the plan. These issues should be clarified. 1410 Firse Avenue P,O, Box 1696 Iowa Ciey, IA 52244 319.337.4158 FI\X 1l1.7369 TOD J37,84~i ~ .) 1441 Blairs Ferry Road NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319.393.3434 FAX 393.8935 TDD 393.2e~4 ~S'O A Unicccl Way Agency '''''.'''1',:.:.'-'..'::.-, ,.,....*.-. .. i I " ; . l , I, I 1 , , I '" " I I III I I , I I 'i J , , 'I i i 'I II j!' :1 I II " , - \ I! " 11 " . '1-- l " i;~' l il I': i I I, II!' ! ! 'IJ '" " , , ( ii ,",I' ,. , ", " .._-~"""~ .;.1......- ----~... - .....---,~.... - ...-...-;....,.......- I , ,,' r " ',:' r.' ,',;/ f/, I~t' , : ' ~' ' ',' ' , , ': .. '. - , . ~-', ~I ..' . , / I;' " I, 'f,. continuation of the 00mplementaLY local cab service is encouraged and expansion of this service should be considered. cabs are more accessible and convenient for many eligible persons, in particular many who do not use wheelchairs, and cabs may provide service at lower cost. Reservation Access: I strongly urge that the paratransit system have one telephone number for reservations that would be widely published. A number that is easy to remember (e.g. 337-RIDE) would also be helpful. The number would access one reservationldispatch center that could determine, with the user, whether paratransit or cab service would be most appropriate. I do not believe that this would require the cab contract to be part of an umbrella para transit contract, although such an umbrella contract would seem to have merit. " Fares: The plan to charge double the fixed route fare, currently $.50, is justified. However, discount andlorwaiver of fares for low income citizens should apply to paratransit fares equally. In addition, I recommend that monthly passes for paratransit service also be offered at twice the cost of fixed route passes (currently $18) and that discountslwaivers also apply to these passes. In addition, I recommend that monthly paratransit passes be honored on all fixed routes. Further, I recommend that eligible persons who hold fixed routes passes, and normally ride fixed routes, be allowed to use paratransit service for $.50 per ride. Guaranteed and subscription Service: SEATS currently provides IIguaranteed" service under contract with Systems unlimited for transporting eligible persons from home to the Nelson Center. SEATS also provides a similar service under contract with' Goodwill Industries, but on a non-guaranteed basis. The fares for these rides are based on actual costs, currently $6.61 per trip 'for Goodwill. Although Section 37.131 (c) (4) permits such fares under certain circumstances, Appendix D to Part 37 - Construction and Interpretation of provisions of 49 CFR part 37 seems to restrict such negotiated fares to trips guaranteed to an agency for its program use, not for transporting eligible persons to and from work or program, whether or not reservations are made by the agency on behalf of its clients. Therefore, trips for eligible per50ns between home and Nelson or Goodwill, would be considered subscription service paid by each individual, not agency trips paid at a higher negotiated fare. Service Area: The plan calls for reducing the Iowa city service area to the minimum 3/4 mile requirement July 1, 1994. It,is my understanding that this will leave Chatham Oaks, and perhaps the homes of other eligible persons, outside the service area. while I support continued financial support for paratransit by Johnson county, such support may be restricted to areas outside city limits. If this should be the case, I strongly urge the city, of Iowa City to extend its service area to the maximum 1 1/2 mile limit whenever needed to include eligible persons. 1\.. ..1- ", ". .p... ._' ,.~". ...'" . ~S"o I, fl I' I: ,Ii Ii Ii, i" !I ii, !i Ii I: f! 'II r: .' ; I, ~ '. 1,: J II , \ 1 i 1;/-' I I , j I ! I j /, ! h' t " . , . I ,." ;1 , ,',.' .'\ ,:f' 'I: ,,' i I, :, I " \" 'i "ff". - ',\ I I \ - ""1--.-... -~ ~.... ~ - J ,__ .. --- - - ........"------..-------.....-- -, .... ':" ...' f" .....-- p .....-rr I 1 . .'. I'. ::. ,,:; I ",'::1" t-/ I~-', ",;' :', ".. ..' ..!. , , ' ' ':'., ','-' '.' ,-- ",......, . ", t / J:, " " .......:::-: - -----. -----.-------.... . -'........... , . Thanks to all for their efforts in developing and updating the paratransit plan. Please let all know their comments and questions are welcome. , sincerely, John Watson Executive Director JW/mdn .. ~50 '" ~"" ,." ..."",""".' U",." .'.",. ...... ,p....' "i.;;.,,::.,',.:'l/,:~;:,.\. ; '",,~,.\ ,.;. ,"J."."J~""~"-'. , , ---" i i I I I 1 I , I Ii Ii '( . l I': II Ii ill ! III . ~ Ii n II j, " i! ] i,i , :\ I' ,I 'it: ~ i " II ; I I i' , ' il " ,;' I' 1', I'"~ ,t'., I I ; I , , 'I 'I i I I I '1 , ~........, -, ' . "/ I ,'/.:..,:, t-", "'Ii',., ',' ,.',.',,:', ':' ~ ' '. . .. '.,' . \'." . ",: ,'" - \,'" ......:., .-" . / /\ i<' J ......, ':1' "'---'::.;.":": ::"':'-, ....-.--..- '- , .....\101 ~- 17" Hillcrest Family Services A ministry of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Presbyterian Church, USA Accredited by the Council of AcclBdllallon, Families and Children fnc, January 12, 1994 Mayor Susan Horowitz City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Horowitz: I am writing as chair of the Mental Illness/Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities/Brain Injury Planning Council. The Council includes consumers, parents, service providers, and government representatives and meets monthly to plan for services to people with these four disabilities In the Johnson County area. It is the position of the MI/MRlDD/BI Planning Council that maintaining para-transit service Is crucial to people with disabilities. For many people with disabilities, public transportation is the only alternative. Many have no rlher means of transportation. Without public transportation they would be unable to get out of the house and participate In activities in the community, including crucial activities such as food shopping and medical appointments. SEATS has met this need in an effective manner. The Planning Council encourages support for high quality, timely, and accessible para- transit services. Sincerely yours, MI/MRlDD/BI PLANNING COUNCIL ~HHL Craig R. Mosher, Ph. D. Chairperson o ::- :s:~ Q, :: 0::0 :z:: w- OJ "" -'>= -I .:l" u!:: _ ,- >-u 'I'"- ..,'2:, _OCl: 11&0,"", u> '~'I' (5 '..::r'" _ 'I~' :' . ""; )','.. I, AREA OFFICE · 205-12th STREET SE . CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA 52403,4028 . TELEPHONE 319/362.3149 ~S'O , I " 'r I \,;\-.~..;',t '>:;"';' ;,',.'.., ",':'".1..~'.... .....;,.",,- .'~." .'~. ',~ ,..;,', ,.,.......,...-..... \ I'.i \, ",'. ""'",,''' --~.._- , , i \ i , i , ,] ;; i \1 1 :'j I,i j " i ~ il j I , II , f, J !I 11 I !I 'I , - , " \ " , II:, " I ' , r',' :.' i, 1 " ':,; 'I' iI i: i, I i. ~. ; '. " " I i , ;. , /, ,I , 'I": 'i - ~"" -----... . ~t t, \ 0}''0., \ .","'J....,...."....."..........~ _.....-. """9\..... ~ ';'-'." -- -~ - --.... .,.. - - . .. " :' '.' '- ' ':"/',''':'t ' ,.',':..' , ~ , "I' ",/ I ' ~" ' ,:I ,..,,' I..~. <'.., .,"1 .t..... :.. \:~ . ,1, ",' ,': / /j, \, \.. ',', -I .._----, -..------.... January 18, 1994 Oity Oouncil Members: I have been a frequent rider of the S.E.A.T.m. paratransit system for the past four and one half years and am very concerned about the possibility of privitization. The current system has met my needs and made it possiitle for me to lead a more normal life. The drivers and dispatchers have alwa~y~ been friendly and poll te as has Mr, Olson. Being treated as a real human being and not as a passenger with ambulatory problems has helped with my ability to functiun in the real world. I have heard nothing good about the non-local bidder and am concerned that the quality of service will decline sev- erly. S.E.A.T.m. is one of the reasons I live in IOwa Oity and I don't want to see it replaced. Please consider any changes very carrfully and keep quality of service foremost. Sincerely: c W -J - u.. (\I, In' ~.~ .. """"== _0 ... 0:0 x: LU- oq: ...I;>: CJI- ~ >-(3 :z: !:: ~ oq: CJ== ..., 0 ..:I' - en !JI{ W,!~ r( ~~, Margaret R. Lawrence ~S'.(t, '- \ , ,I , i l' " I: ! Ii i II I t I il : I. " I, i' 1, \j - .! I, 1 .} 'II: , I F:, " il Ii:,' I I,' ! ' 'I ',! i I , " , j I '.": , ., " " Ii " I" I ! . , j JI i 1 , ) ... 'oi " ...".,. - - ..,~: -~... ~ ..-'..... ------.....,. . r.. ',' ::/1" ,:/-1' .,t-/', ,'I;]' ,:~,',~,' ",: .. .~ . : '" '~ . "l .. _. 1If) ~ \ . " :.... ','.., ' / .' ,:> "., ,I" - . -~-- -- -"- \ ~~O,') (Jl\:. SYSTEMS UNLIMITED INC. An Iowa Non-profit Corperallon proWlIng community support "MCes for people wllh developmental dlsablUllcs, 1556 1st Ave, S. . Iowa City, Iowa 52240,6039 . (319) 338,9212 January 19, 1994 Susan Horowitz, Mayor City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Horowitz: On behalf of Systems Unlimited, Inc., I would like to express our thoughts in regard to the development of the FY-94 Update of the Iowa City Urbanized Area Complementary paratransit Plan. As you may be aware, Systems Unlimited has a contract with Johson County SEATS to provide transportation for our reaular and predictable qroup routes from our group homes and apartments to our vocational program. For all other transportation in evenings, weekends and special trips, we provide the transportation .QJ;: the people we serve schedule these trips 3-7 days in advance with SEATS. With the advant of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we do not feel that we should need a contract for our reaular. predictable qroup transporta- tion needs and would hope that this could be worked out by the start of the next year fiscal year (July 1, 1994). We would certainly welcome the City of Iowa City'S thoughts on this matter. At this time, until we know more of the specific plans for next year's paratransit system, we are reluctant to request that the contract be dropped. However, we do believe this should be a goal that can be attainable. Also, for your information, I have enclosed a copy of my letter to Kevin Doyle which summarizes all of our comments pertaining to the Update of th~ paratransit Plan. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to With best wishes, V..:a...:. .2. ~ William L. Gorman Executive Director \.0 colB:act~e. ::En :1>0 "'1';1 )>- Z II -I ..- n-< N r _ 0 -In 1:'1"1 :<r > PI -o~ :i: 0 .... 0.. ~..... )> U1 N Enclosure c: Johnson County Board of Supervisors ~(J ,'...." - .-.... ( , I I ;: l' Iii i I j : d ; , II, I , II I I!, , I' 1\ \; 1\ ! " '; ': " . (. ~ , V " I II I' .';: r I \ '_!1 I J I " I I , I r I I I I; I :1,. I i .' , , , ''', , , I j',: ...""...".. --- -~~---...-, ~...... ~ ;'....... -- -- -- ._"""QIIIt. ....- - -- --"'f'""'- ... -- ... -.., --;--r---'-, 'I .. . ' . . , , (" '-, -- . - ." " " , ".;,.. ':1 I ',I " "'" !d,' "'.' , , ",; ~ ,J,;... .".", ~ ~l:~ ,',., ," / "- , : \, I '.'. ~'-'" I I i I I SYSTEMS UNLIMITED INC. (r.. An Iowa Non-profit Corporallon pro\;ding community sup?O:1 W\;CCS for people .....,:h developmen:al disabilities. 1556 1st Ave, S, . Iowa City, Iowa 52240,6039. (319) 338,9212 December 30, 1993 .. , ., , " .... ; I i I i l " ~ I~ i I " 1, i I I Kevin L. Doyle, Assistant,Transportation,Planner Johnson County Council of Governments 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Doyle: On behalf of Systems Unlimited, Inc. I would like to provide our comments in regard to the existing complementary paratransit plan in preparation for your development of the FY'94 update of the Iowa City Urbanized Area Complementary Paratransit Plan. '. .,\, '. , ".. ", First, let me state that overall we have been pleased with the service and relationship that we have maintained with Johnson County SEATS. We view the requirements of the ADA as an opportunity to continue to improve the transportation for all of Iowa City'S residents (including individuals with existing disabilities and individuals who will become disabled in the future) . The one major issue that undoubtedly will be pointed out time and time again relates to the amount of advance notice that must be provided to Johnson County SEATS in order to get transportation for trips which are not scheduled on a regular basis. Frequently, this can be extremely difficult to achieve. Improvement in this area would be greatly appreciated. Also, concerns have been expressed that people with disabilities do not notify SEATS when they decide they no longer need a scheduled trip. There certainly are cases when this has happened, but on other occasions there has not been a dispatcher on duty to take a call when a person with a disability has tried to cancel a trip. Increased phone accessibility would help in this area. In regard to the FY'94 update I would like to provide the following comments/suggestions: 1. The ADA will require by January 1997 next day service for a paratransit service. This will undoubtedly require an increase in the capacity of the bus service and/or the existing paratransit service and/or a new service. We would certainly welcome other options such as a taxi service. (Many of the individuals with disabilities whom we service may not ~sO ,,,,,,,,~,,,,'--,,'..."""-'-""-'- . il i Ii ! ii , Ii If, ij' f' r , : 1'\ r , p. 'I i: ~ , (, I , Ii 'I r I I, :j ", I I I ' I II: " 'I i :1, .- :1 , , I I ' I I , " '0, ". , -.... " , ' , , ' . . , i " ',- . " " .. '..' ,:, I' ""~I ,I I ' V t " ~', " ' ,,:., ',:, ~ . . J\" ','I;!" __ : "./'. " / , :' \1 .!," -.-... .. 4 vet be able to ride a regular bus but do not have significant physical disabilities and thus do not need a lift van.) A regular car or station wagon would meet their transportation needs. 2, Systems Unlimited presently has a contract with Johnson County SEATS to provide transportation for our reoular and oredictable arouo routes (from our group homes or apartments to our vocational program). For all other transportation in evenings, weekends and special trips, we provide the ..tr:anspor~a~ion o,r the people we serve schedule these trips 3-7 days in a'dvimce with' SEATS. ' , We' do not feel that we should need to have a contract for these reoular. oredictable qroup transoortation needs. We believe the 'capacity 'of' the"" transportation system or systems must increase to meet the demand for the residents of Iowa City and Coralville. 3. We believe that people with disabilities should pay some amount for their transportation needs. At present, the system is based on a voluntary basis. We believe this could appropriately be changed to a requirement as lonq as there is an exceotion for low income. Most people with disabilities unfortunately have a low income; however, some payment could be made. The key will be keeping the payment system simple so a significant amount of time is not spent in collecting small amounts of money. '" ~ . .... \. 4. The needs of the elderly and the needs of people with disabilities aren I t significantly different. As we understand, virtually all seniors who want to use the paratransit service meet the disability test and thus can use the service. Convenience is the maj or concern. Thus, we would again suggest that a taxi service should be investigated to see if it could fill in the gaps of the existing services. Perhaps a contract with the existing taxi service could be arranged. 5. Whatever set of services are developed, we strongly encourage the development of a centralized dispatcher service so that only one phone number needs to be called. The dispatcher could then help sort out whether an individual could use a bus, van or car. 6. It would also be useful for a person with a disability (and seniors who meet the disability test) to have an inter- changeable pass so that they could use a bus, van or car. There would be one fare (pass) to use the various elements of the transportation system. Again, keeping the system simple will reduce administrative costs. 7. John Watson with Goodwill Industries, Bette Meisel with the Senior Center and I met to discuss the current transportation system and future needs. I believe we concluded that our organizations stand ready to work together cooperatively with ~5D "......, "'-."., ,:," ,.."....... ~-...,... ,.- ", .- " ; l '.j I I:: ,)i Ii Ii; I'i , ;1 II i 1\ i' 'I ii' Ii' I~ f; Ii I'; I 'I ) r , ,I d.' " ,,' II I ,I I \ ! 'I , " ",I ! I } " , , " , II, " ;,' :'1 ," ~I ' f t' , '..:' ',' ,'" . .l..,.I, I. . ~I .' :. , ',.. . ..,'. '.": :'1-""" '\ .., -'.'.' -. .I //\, \. /" .~~~. '. '\: '......'-...- --- -'. ~- .......~.--- ----- j. JCCOG, Johnson County SEATS and any other possible future vendors of transportation service. Thank you for the opportunity to provide our comments in regard to the FY'94 update of the Para transit Plan. If you have any questions in regard to the points in this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. I I Sincerely, "ll~... 2."~ ".'Williamn::' Gorman' Executive Director ;'.,.;. .' NLG/vk ....., .,..... "'. :...(". ... .'., , j " " I I 'I I Ii I II i r ,! " Ii " ; 'I r , I:' 1( i i" 1 ',I \ " c: Larry Olsen, Johnson County SEATS ". :.."c.:,,,;;..........,,...,....._.. , ',! ' ,,' i! ~50 " .........\,.,..........,. , , 0, 'i: .' I. " ",.1 ( " 'I .. " ',; \'~ .: : /0\ "i ?-l':'- I I I , I , \ ",~",_",'-","-'l" ".........~..-.... ~' . . ' , , ,', ';I I: ',;/' ::, I' '/':( ".',,' ',' ,,:.. .,'.. .'. \ I: . ~ ,,~~'. ' ~ \. '. ' /~, ,...., t ,~' .~. -~ -....---, .......---- , RECEIVED JAN 27 1994 Ronald F. Vogel 307 Third Ave. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 January 26, 1994 City Council of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Ladies and Gentlemen: I received a copy of a memoradum from James Brachtel to the Mayor and the City Council dated January 10 with respect to parking on Third Avenue. I haven't had anything to do with this one way or the other, but you should know that there are two businesses on this street which require up to five parking places for their workers and/or customers. They presently use streetside parking. There are three other people on the street who have also had small businesses in Iowa City in the past and who provided off street parking as required. You will never hear from these people, but you can imagine what they think of the City's "fairness" in this case. Sincerely, ,~~)J. 'V~ Ronald F. Vogel ~I .....-~.,-"-..,, .., "".' ..."" ." . -_"4.,..___ I I I I i , , Ii' i I , h ., i'ji I !,' , J II I: il I, ,1 Ii II . ~ i .~ Ji. ,I " , I , I il ,', " I i i, .~\ . "" .".,..,.. ""If"" "...---.- '1 --, ... - ... ~~- - -- .....-~~. v . ------ r -- - \--,r"'~;- {,", '-', ,.:.. , " ,',:', ,', ' " . I I ' I " I ,,J . ' " ',' ... " ", "71} ": ,". ' .::' " "':- ":" . ". '-. ^ / , .:>\ ", 1 J. , \' -'- --~-.. '-'.. o o ' Caveman Adventures UN, Ltd. The Electronics Cave 313 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 337-CAVE(2283) FAX (3l9) 337-8208 January 31, 1994 TO: Iowa City Council Members FROM: Ray Novick R.E.: Vacation of Alley between Court and Burlington Streets , I I I I have come to find out over the past week the city council has not been told the whole story on the proposed development for the block which contains my business. The plans that were presented to you showed the building that contains my business with twenty feet removed from the back (see exhibit A). While I have been negotiating with my landlord, Hieronymi Partnership, to make these changes we are far from finding a workable solution, and getting farther every week. I currently have a lease through July 31, 1999. As the building currently sits the alley provides a loading area for my business. This loading area is required by city code (36-59-a). The code also requires that semi trucks be able to enter and exit the loading area without backing up (36-59-d-l). None of this is possible without an alley there. The alley is also my only entrance to my install bay which is an essential part of my business. I also have serious concerns with the quality of the work from the architecture firm chosen for this project. On exhibit A you will see that the Hieron Building was mislabeled the Goodyear Building, and the position of the loading dock on the new build would block the exit from my parking lot. On exhibit B you will see 5 parking spaces labeled as "6", and two of the five labeled as compact, when in fact three of the fi ve are compact. On exhibit C they question if a parking space is legal when their drawing clearly shows that it is legal, and there are already three parking spaces on this block that are setup the same way. They also show removal of a pedestrian aisle that is required by code, and a loading position for a semi that is virtually impossible to enter. '[ , i' My biggest concern is that the team working on this project is not be up front with you, the city council, or me. I have found these problems through my attorney, my architect, and my own research of the city code. I don't feel that vacation of the alley would be wise until a complete plan for all parties concerned is finalized. , i 0, ) ~S-~ \\ \.. '.... \',., ~ l' i , , , ii I, I Iii , ! '1 II i I' I, f Ii I I,! 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'i ,,11" . .,' ',' -". , I II:' J , I II i i I' il , ' " I .',1:, ~ ~ : ': " "-- ""If""'. , ',rj' I " " , ..i \d .. ~ - ~ ~'" .,.- - ----..,.-... ...... ~""'~. """9\-- ~ ...-.,'........ 'C" ... - ... -..... ,~.....-~.....----- . " " , :" '-' -I' ,',{ ,',' " , .' I "I .I - . , , ..' , . :; I "1,,- , , I ",,' , ,', ;. . ,,',,' ~ -.' " . I _' ... " .. .' , '. / ;' "\ >/ J \" , .....------ --.-. "'-. t QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1. Forecasts · Population Is the forecast for population growth accurate? Does it match forecasts by other local and regional agencies? · Water Use The Study estimates that per capita water use will increase annually by one gallon per person per day for the next 40 years - from 123 to 161 gallons per day. Is this reasonable and accurate? The forecast of water use should be divided into categories (e.g., residential, office, industrial, institutional, etc.). This would make the forecast more understandable and provide useful information. 2. Information . Leakage How much water is currently being lost through leakage in the distribution system? Can this amount be reduced in a cost,effective manner? . Costs What are the expected operating costs of the new water treatment plant? How do these costs vary according to different regulatory scenarios? What is the total cost of the new treatment facility over its design life? What is the cost per 1,000 gallons of water treated? What is the expected increase in the water bill of the average home? . Water Use Who uses our drinking water? Who are the major consumers of treated water? How is water consumption divided between industry, offices, institutions, apartments, and single. family households? 3. Watershed Protection · Coralville Reservoir Preliminary research indicates that some improvement of the water quality of the Iowa River takes place in the reservoir. This means that local watershed protection could substantially affect the water quality, of the river. · Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District . The JCSWCD 5-year plan estimates that an investment in soil conservation measures in local watersheds would result in a significant reduction in the turbidity of the Iowa River. \:.:,>..,';"'.' 0<55 ....-.'...,,,.,..,-.....,., '" - , ' ;'\ l.i I,; Ii I II I I i Ii I: 11 'i I ~ \ il , ~ I '. 'i ' t:'r ,,' 'I r,; II '.1 \ Ii ,If '.I;J-"',' . I, I I I I \: II :", , f:1 I, ;1 I, . , , \.. -.,' ":..... ""IIf"'''''' .... ~~ ~ ~ ~...... ~ ;'...... --- -~..----..-----~ <, :,'1 II' , ; J "1 . , < 11,. ______',J <, " ,\ I. i I I .........'.,.:';,,_./..,:,'.:... , ' . f:' ' _ _'. _ ". : . ,',/ 'I .I I ' , I,d ",.J, " :., ' '.. ' . '. ,I,.' " , ': "I.~',', ~ ~-: . " / I //\ " ] \. r " ...., '..- . --'':::''.~._----- -- --'-. "'-. Water Treatment Questions - Page 2 4. Conservation I Reducing the amount of drinking water consumed could reduce 1) capital costs of the new plant, 2) operating costs over the life of the plant, and 3) the amount of sewage to be treated. Reducing the amount of water treated would also increase the City's ability to adjust to changes in US EPA drinking water regulations. I Conservation measures can be structural as well as behavioral changes. This would result in predictable and constant changes in water usage. I Conservation measures could include: 1) changes to industrial processes 2) installation of water efficient fixtures require in new construction replace existing fixtures typical savings range from more than 40% in office buildings to more than 10% in residential use 3) change water rate structure 4) water audits I There is extensive experience and a sizable body of literature in water conservation. There are experienced consultants specializing in the field. r i ! .' ~ II 'II, I, i ( "\ . . \' ~ 5. Untreated Well Water I Are there major users of drinking water who could use untreated well water? Could well water meet the needs of industries, hotel laundries, or other users? This could result in the same savings as reducing water consumption through conservation. , \.1 6. Location I If there is concern about contamination from a spill on 1-80, is it prudent to locate the raw water intake adjacent to the 1-80 bridge? Will the Iowa River Power dam pool contain a possible spill and prevent clearing of the intake? .,.'.; ,"1 ,;," Submitted by: Randy Neprash 426 Grant Sl. Iowa City, Ia 52240 February I, 1994 (fOf/ll...! ~'/l!) "i 0255 \ ii I' ! I . I',' ...---"'-'--' IlII. "",.. ""If""I'. - nel, The ~ Baueus , I and 2 !mpl tll III media 'llsure.ln 'lends the 'ntrol Act (dlln lest' 'Inn ilrCJS I lis sllld as 'al finane, I 193. II.R, In,lmenls ,dnced by ;and Rep, I Tbls bill. .uSEPA III ,INUAIlY 19901 I - '1 ---... - ~- ~ .,-, ...... --.- --- --..oq!lIJ ". :,'.,' _ _" _" ,c' ' ~ .... . , "I' I" 'I ,;~ " , p t, ..1 . ,.1. /(.;... I ,I,. . , , ~ '. , . ..:," ,..;,1.; .' '" '..~.: " ...,.....,., , ," .,'."., " I @l New from American Waler Works Association DRINKING WATER HANDBOOK FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS All. I , i QUICK HELP FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS COVER ALL THE BASES The Handbook describes various water sources, types of water systems, and classes of customers, and defines basic water system components. It , provides an overview of every lacet of waler system operation ond management, including: * drinking water regulations * water sources * woter trealment methods * distribution systems ~ * utility operotions , and monagement ~ * common drinking water contaminants * a list of USEPA, ~ state, and local ' J drinking woter offices * and much more. Drinking Wafer Handbook for Public Officials is a valuable decision maker's tool that administrotors will turn to lime and again whenever they need answers to questions regarding drinking waler. Many public woter systems are operated by local governmental bodies such as cities or counties, The management of these ~ystems ohen rests with public officials who hove lifile specific training or experience in water system operation. Wrifien in cleor, nontechnical , languoge, Drinking Wafer Handbook for ~ Public OFficiols will help administrotors understand the basics I of waler system operation and monagement. The practical informotion is presented from a decision maker's point of view to help odministrators under- stand how public water systems work and why they must be properly constructed, operated ond maintained. ,~ , ~ " Ii II 'I' I I ;1 I /\' , I I II I. i I , (. I' " ,I !I I: " I' jl !i I ./ I '. Ii /, il t f ',' '" J . I I I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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A\VlVA's Public Infonnation Commit, tee conducted the sUlVey. Responding utilities state that the topics most frequentiy addressed by groups in their communities nre conselVation, rates, and water supply projects. Most advisory groups met specific goals. Utilities found that the participation of the advisory groups improved utilities' opera. tions rather than detracting from them, in same cases increasing community support for projects. The author reviews the experience of the Bridesbul'l1 Community Advisol')' Council in Philadelphia, Pa" which selVes as a commu' nity sounding board for controversial projects at tile water department's wastewater plant. The article concludes \lith advice and general comments from sUlVey participants who have fonned community adlisory groups. Last May. A\VlVA's Public Infarmation Committee surveyed water utilities to ob- tain infonnation about their work with advisory councils, Questionnaires went to 244 member utilities that had identi, fied themselves as interested in public involvement-by participating in AmV A workshops, for example. or serving on committees, Twenty,five utilities re' sponded (fable I), Of the 25 respon' dent~, 22 have formed advisory groups in their communities to discuss issues and resolve problems, TIlese 22 utilities were asked to ex, plain their initial rmons for forming ad, visory groups and the outcome of the TABLE 1 Lill of ",pond'''/l/o A 11'\1;\ "MY Nom..1 Utility A1amt'daCounIY\\'IIIt'rlll~lrkl Colorarlo Springs UtllillfJ Elllnorr Valley MunicIpal WlIlrr nl~lrlcl Florida ClIlelWillcr Company City o(Grnton,Walcr Ilivl510n lthlRhCOllnl)'Aulhorlly 1.0. AnRt'll'51>l'lliIrt,m~nl of Waler and I'Ullo'l'f Marin Munlclllill\\'lller n1slricl Moorl'llclIdPllblicSc.'I'\'lcl' OhIo Suburb:m Wa'crConlll~ny Ross Counl)' Walcr Coml1any CllynlTualalln Ull'\\'alcrConJl'/'Vnnr)'llIslrlrt Aurora Utlllllcs Ilt'IJartl11t'ol PCII\'t'rWlllrrllt'pnrtl1l<'lIl Horlda Cilit's Walt'r Cumllany, Carrullwond Illvision CIt)' of Grand I~npltls Wall'r Sy~l~'m Johnson Cuunt)' 1l\lln~Ilji.('ll)' mt'lrnllo1l1an~uburb5) Ulll~' Ruck Munkip,ll Wnli'r Wurb IJlul~\'i1l~'Wall'rCnll1I1;1Il)' Ml'mJlhl~ lJ~hl, (ins mill \\'1l1t'r NI'I'.' Jt'my.Anwrkan Wnl~'r Cnml1any I'hllaIMphlnWltlrrIJI'llltrtllll'nl Sprlnj:lnt.ldtllilil)'lIllllrd Tuc5unWalt'r 58 MANAC;J;MI!NT ANIIllI'I!HATlllN, LDcatlon Frrmonl,Clllif. Colorado Springs, Cnlo, 1..,krElslltorl',Calir. For1M)'crs.Ha. Grolon,Conn. Allenlown.Pa. ImAnlll'lt'5,Callf, Cortt'Mndt'ra.Cnlir. Mnorehrad,Minn. lIubl'rlll'lllhls,Ohlo Chl1licnlht',Ohlo Tualltlln,Ort'. GrandJunctlnn.Coio, Aurora,Coin, (J1'nVt'r,Cnlo, Tnlllllll.F1a. Grnnllllnpld5,Mldl. Mlullln,Knll. IJlllt'llock,Ark, Imllsvl1l~'.KI'. Mt'lllllhi~,1i'nll. 1I1l1hlnnlftol~hls,NJ, I'hlliuMphln.ila, ~llrln~nl'Id.On'. Tm'~ull, Arb, processes their groups had undertaken, In addition, they were asked to describe the membership of their advisory coun' cils and to offer their colleagues some pointers on how to form advisory groups of their own, A composite list of partici, pant groups appears in the sidebar on page 59, Answers to the survey questionnaire illustrate creative methods of problem, solving and interacting with the public, A correlation was noted between the seri, ousness of theissue (often dictated by the amount of money at risk) and the formality and structure of the group, As the stakes go up. the structure becomes more formal. and the public-sometimes because it has resorted to litigation-has more of a role in the decision,making process, TIlis is a reversal of common practice 20 years ago. when water utili, ties often made decisions without invit, ing public opinion or interaction, According to the survey. responding utilities have formed ad hoc and standing committees. negotiating teams, advisory councils, decision,making bodies. infor, mational conduits, and formal and infor, mal groups, TIle topic most frequently addre~sed by the advisory councils sur. veyed is conservation; the advisory groups of nine utilities concentrate their energies in this area, Rates and water ~upply projects were the most important topics for the advisory groups of seven utilities, Two water utilities formed advj, sory councils to discuss general issues, Table 2 lI~ts other topics discussed by advi~ory councils, Mo~t public participation groups de. scribcd by the re~ponding utilities were crealed in the last year ur two, Denver Watcr and Tuc~on Water are the old. timer~ 01 tho~e surveyed: cach has had an advi~ory council for more than a dec. IIde, In addition, each hilS expanded the advisory council's rolc from it~ original purpo~e, For example, llenver'sCltizens' Advi~ury Committec began a~ a re~u1t of an agrct'mcnt althl' cnnclu~iun of envi. ,d:jlllla ! I i i I I :i , II I i I ,I I, I!: Ii " " " i\ " " 1': " I, :1 I' II I,! " "1 I " 'I J i "J i , 1 1 !t " '! lr, n, , >e 'n, lle IS ;:i. lO I re , n' !A I, rt' , ?y Ie ;\s rS i~S ,IS , ;Ig lO iii, 'it, i " i,lg :lg ;rot ;,.r. . If. )y ,r, 'y ,ir . ~r 'nt ,!n ,i. s, 'y :e, ,'C . ~r :~, Id c. Ie 'al I' 11 1- 'I . , \. '.' . (' , , , " , , . " I' , -I -I ' 'f ,',: ' , ' , ,': , ' .' .:/, .I .,(....' I .', '.., "'.' \ : '.' "."','J.:,, 7Jj,' " '," ,',; : ~ 1M' . I" . _ '~"', j II ""',..- - ~. ~ .' .;: 'J . . , " -' ~~~~'~~~"'M ~ .-:..;;"';"~ I ",~. ~. ",;'4 .,. till . I' j "1- ..~~ At/vismy cmllu:ils /1(1/1(' /tlslrmJ rOflprmtitm ail/Oil}! 1"1' illlNI'sls il//'ollwl (II/(/ c/tal/ged uli/il;rs' rl'lat;,msllips 11';111 /I,l' pufJ/ir {1'/I11/ "dl!j'rsar;a! III ,'/wprmtil'r. rnllnwnlal dislllllt'S IIVl'r l'llIlSlnll'!iulIlIf i111'l'illllll'llllllanll'lIl11plt'x. ^ II'J{islalul' inlt'IVI'IH'd III ~wllll' lilt' iSSlIl', and as 11 n'sllIl of Ihl' lI('J.!'lllialilltlS all 1I11visurv l'Ollllril was flll'llll'd in1!l7!I, Thl' advblll'}' l'otlllrillllldn'ssl's divt'rsl' iSSlIl'S il1dud. in~ l'llllvl't'salillll. ('t'lllllllllit' dt'vl'lup. 1lI1'1l1, and ,l.{I'OIlUdWillt'l' Ilnlh'l'lillll, ilnd IIIL' Ill'\\' Ill'rslll'l'tivrs and ideas they slIppl;"11 had hl'III'"ll'd Ihl' IIlilil;",' plall' ninJ,f lIl'livilil's, Tilt' nll'rils of advisory l'OUIIl'ils 11lI11'fl hv ulililil's inL'ludrclarifi. l'alillll 01' h;~\Il'S .;mil inlt'n'sls. l'oupern. Iioll i1l1lllllg I'artil'~, alld iI dHlII,I.{I' inlhe IIli1ily\ rdal;ulIship wilh 1111' pllhlk frum aflvl'I'~al'ial lllt'lUlpt'I'ali\'\', (JIll' ulility al. Irihlllt'd il~ abilil}' III St,lI bunds to a public illVlllvl'lll1'lll pl'Ol'I'SS. oyn.mlc rel.lionshllls, empowerment, .nd collecli,e ,,,oblom.sol,lng notod. Aurora, L'1I1o., tll'VI'loPl',1 a l'onsl'lvatinn plall hils!'11 011 plIl,lk inpul. Inslt'ild uf Respondents .gree on sllccess of .d,'sory groups 1\11 I'l'SPlllldl'I1IS 10 Ihl' SIII'VI'Y ilJ.!n'I',1 thalllll'ir :ulvi"iury ,L!nmps Wl'n' 'iIH'l'I'S~. ful. :-"Iusl ,L!rulllh h;ulllll'l slll'rilir J.!ual..., ~(J\l\lIll.ll I'r": - Participants in the AWWA survey Individuals ( Customers City council members L1ndscapers Lawyers Government officials A mediator Academics Doctors and dentists Industrial hygienists Dialysis center technicians Elementary school principal High school student Snow bird' Organizations Residents' associations Plumbing suppliers Environmentalists Homebuilders' associations Public interest groups Geographic representatives Suburban water distributors Senior citizens' groups Real estate developers League of Women Voters Chamber of Commerce Civic associations The media The fire department Small businesses Hotels and restaurants Parks department Military installations IndustlY The PTA The police Health Department Planning Commission '"Snow hiI'd" is it Floridiun's term for 11 nurlhl'rnl'r who COllies suuth (or the winter, JO'\,~ IIEC~5 .. ! j: , , , I I , I I l " I' " g " 'I, ;J' i i' I', , I I; (,) I.: i . I I I, " " ;i " I, JIll . " :, I:' ,,-:,/,: ,-I" ',,,"':"t' , ',,'~ "'" , " ", r'\ , "" . "', , ~. ~ ',' M " '1 . ' , . t~ -"';'. "!....,. , / '1 other industrial firms conduct business, S TAIlLE 2 The gronp, called the Bridesburg Cnm, Htsulls from adlllsory ((I/tllCil5ufl1ry' munity Advisol)' Council (CAC), acts as v a conduit for information to the commu, 11 hllU{'IIAddrrll9cd Number of RClipllnllcli nity an" makes recommendatinns to its 0 industrial and governmental members II ConSl.'rvation and drnul:'hl 9 and neighbors, Rates 7 11le 22,member council has been an DivcrslunllndsuppIYllrnjl'{'!J;f 7 excellent vehicle (or opening the door to b Wall'rqualjlY 4 General 2 two,way communication between the , Projt'clionst I Philadelphia Water Department and d Economfcanalyslst I , Expansion Ofcu5lomcr bm" I community groups, It is a community a New tolX jHllicyt I sounding board (or controversial proj, i Long.range plannlngt I ects at the department's wastewater Billing [onnal I plant. Within the last three years. the fi nillingpraclices I Conslructlon and disinfl'clion of waIn mains I water department has presented three Newlecbnology, I projects-a cogeneration (acility and two , Economicdevclopmenlt I incinerators-to the Ilridesburg CAC be- Groundwalerprotecliont I (ore going to the larger community, The ! i Transrerandownershlpolassels I ; i Combinl.'dscwcroverf1ow I cogeneration facility is built and operat, r' , ing; one incinerator is in the process o( ; . A loral of 244 questionnaires was sent oul; 25 utilities respondl'{), Dillie 25 respondents. 22 have fonned Ii ~ advisory coundls to seekadl;ce, discuss Issues, and resolve problem s. gettiog a state permit, and the second has rl I, t Denver Water Department, Denver, Colo. been discussed at an in(ormal public I II, II t Memphis Ught, Gas and Water, Mrmphls, Trnn. hearing and now awaits a decision by the II Ii state to hold a second (ormal hearing, , I" If, CAC members other than the water Iii implementing the plan and then seeking exactly what they wanted, Participants department and the chemical companies t public acceptance, the utility asked the attributed their success to early plan, are the city's enforcer o( air regulations; i' community to participate (rom the begin, ning, working hard to keep the group representatives o( the fire department. " ning; the conservation plan was jointly involved, and (requently updating the senior citizens' organizations, local small " " .;' developed, The tone o( Aurora's re- group about the project. businesses, a weekly newspaper, and I I.: sponse makes it evident the utility is com. Many public involvement efforts are health care associations; and a student I i': fortable with the plan and confident underfunded and are considered easy and the principal (rom the local high I Jj about implementing it, because (orming "PR efforts," 111is. o( course. is not the school. Its impartial (acilitator is the (or. I the plan was a cooperative effort, case, Public involvement is usually a di(, mer president o( the New Jersey League Public participation and volunleerlsm In. ficult process that requires much time o(Women Voters, The (acilitator's role is I I" :( crease. The Carrollwood Division in F1or. to be a neutral servant to Ihe group, (ocus r ida Cities Water Company formed an ad, the energy o( the group on a common , \ visol)' council that conducted a water,use A correlatio1l was task that it may be pursuing, suggest ai, I survey, established conservation poli, 1loted betwee1l the ternative methods and procedures (or I c1es, developed a comprehensive water problem.solving, prolect individuals and , management plan. created incentives (or serioUS1less of the their ideas (rom attack, encourage mem. I those who conserve and penalties (or bers to participate, help the group find those who (ail to conserve, established a issue (ofte1l dictated win-win solutions, and coordinate pre- conservation (und. initiated a xeriscape by the amOU1lt of and postmeetiog logistics, project, advocated an inverted rate de- Over the years the Bridesburg CAC sign, negotiated a revised rate schedule m01ley at risk) a1ld has involved itsel( in a variety o( pro. with the company, and supported the rate jects such as developing emergency case before the county commissioners, the fonl/ality a1ld evacuation plans, sponsoring open .- How could any water utility hope to ac, structure of the houses, providing information on (ed. complish all these goals without solicit. erallaws regulating the handling and ing public involvement (rom the begin, group, disposal o( hazardous waste, meeting ning? with other advisol)' councils to discuss Understanding or mutual needs and beno. Ihelr respective organizations, louring fils Incraases. A public angered over a the chemicai companies and the waste, proposal by the Los Angeles Department and commitment on the part oithe utility, water plant, and meeting with health o( Water and Power to cover a reservoir Often the process requires assignment o( experts about air quality and toxic sub, and construct fillration plants is now in, a (ull.time person to organize the advi. stances in the community, Currently volved in a proccss leading toward agree- sol)' council, prepare and (acililate each the group is reviewing the results o( a ment on conceptual design (or a reser. advisol)' council meeting, and (ollow up community alr,monitoring project and voir replacement (acility, Process on issues raised at meetings, assisting in the development o( a docu. participants are planning to establish a Philadelphia Water Department mental)' video on the project. master plan (or a reservoir complex, initl. 11le council meets evel)' five weeks (or ate environmental documentation, and Is council member a maximum of two hours, A detailed mutually choose a consullantto prepare '111e Philadelphia Water Department Is agenda is approved by the group, and ,i the prellminal)' design o( n water treat. a charter member o( a standing commu. minutes o( the meeting are kepi, 111e ment plant (or a large reservoir, nity advisol)' council that was (nrmed by community has had myriad environ, Support broadens for olllily's gosls and a chemical company in 1989, One o( the mental problems over the years, and the objecllvas, Several respondents stated department's wastewater plants is 10' Bridesbnrg CAC is a consistent nnd reo Ihat by involving the public in the plan. cated in an old Philadelphia neighbor. sponslve (orumto which members can i ning process early. the ntllities obtained hood where chemical companies and bring their neighborhood's issues, " '! 60 MANAGEMENT ANI) Ol'EIlAll0NS JOIlUNAL AMI'A j , J ....,.,.: ".',...". e I. :f , s I C , . I; i: II I ,I I II I r I r I i i I I I j I I I I i I / I I ~ I,' I I I I, I I l " i.. 1 ~ , , , " . -I" "fH- " ", "" '" , r "-" I,', ",' "I ' ",, "'j_ , '" " " . ~l" ',. :", ,~. . _. , s, n, IS u' Is 's SUlYey respondenls offer advice The final question on the AIV\VA sur, vey asked respondenls 10 offer their col, leagues advice about Ihe do's and don'ts of forming an advisory council. TIlese were among the responses, . Be open and honest, . Define goals and objectives at Ihe beginning of the proccss, . If an advisory council docs not have decision,making power, make that clear al its fommtion, . Establish a time frame, . Make sure Ihe council represents the customers it serves, . Invite opponents to join the group, . Include all major points of view, . Prepare an agenda, . Provide adequale background infor, mation about issues to be discussed, . Provide a suitable working environ. ment for Ihe council, . Don't be afraid of criticism, As one respondent observed, "Griping is an in, n :0 e d ,y j, Ir e e o I ~ Seek professional help if an issue is extremely controversial or if the utility is not comfortable coordinating the group, , i i J' . itial reaction, and everyone gets down to business aCter that," . Acknowledge contributions made by participants, . Don't try 10 manipulate the memo bers, . Follow Ihrough on suggestions made by the members of the group, . Seek professional help if an issue is extremely controversial or if Ihe utility is not comfortable coordinating the group, . Compromise and build consensus, One utility went so (ar as to say "forego Ihe creation of an advisory council if the utility will not compromise." . Expect the process to take longer than anticipated, One utility recommended limiting the number of members; another warned against including adversaries; a third said an advisory cnuncil should only ad, vise, not be part of the utility's decision, making process, Snme respnndents wrote at greater length about unresolved issues having 10 do with public participation In a ntil, ity'S decislon,making process, Their thoughts are summarized in the folluw, ing paragraphs, NOV"llll"III~I:1 . How big can an advisory council be and still be effeclive? TIle Philadelphia Waier Department belongs to an advi, sory cooncil with 22 members-a man, ageabie size, It allows for a great deal of diversity, yet it is nol unwieldy, All par, ticipants have the opportnnity to share their ideas and opinions, If a ntility is more comfortable with a small couocil. it may decide to develop individual commit, tees to address specific issues, A council that has subcommillees works well, es, pecially when community members are quite interested in one issue, like conser, vation, but not very interested in another, like rales, Members are able to concen, trate their energies, Also, subcommit. tees enable more people to participate in the council's activities, . Some councils advise; others playa vital role in a ulllity's decision'making, What are the merits, pitfalls, and ramifi, cations of forming an advisory group ralher than a decision,making group? If the utility prefers to be cautious, it should start with a group that advises about a relatively noncontroversial issue, As the group learns more about the utility, it will be beller equipped 10 participate in deci, sion'makiog, At the same time. the utility will probably feel more comfortable with and confident aboulthe council and will encourage members to tackle more sig, n!fieant issues, Eventually, the advisory council and the utility may make deci. sions jointly, Advisory councils can pro, dnce extremely sophisticated consum, ers, wise decisioo'makers, and more oCten Ihan not advocates of Ihe utility's effort to be open and honest. . How does a utility decide that a spe, c!fic circumstance warranls the forma, lion of an advisory council? This question was asked by utilities that had not partici, pated in an advisory council or were in, terested in fonning one, The best way for a water utllily to decide whelher to seek the publie'sadvice is to review the results of olher advisory councils and talk to managers who have been instrumental in forming groups, The overriding reo sponse by the survey's 22 utilities that have formed councils is success, . Generally. the chemical industry and electric companies have more expe. rience with advisory councils than water utilities do, Con suiting a more experl, enced organization or Joining an existing council may be helpful, A number o( books aboutllublic involvementlnciude information about advisory councils as well. TIlese resources will beller enable ntilities to assess issues and problems and to judge whelher the external input of an advisory group might help the com, munity and utility resolve the issnes more prodnctively, . Who servcs on an advisnry council? TIle Snrvey resnits shnwed a difference of opinion abnnt who to enlist as advisors, Ones it make sense to include only friends and slaunch supporters? Commu, nication professionals agree without ex. ceplion Ihal adversaries as well as sup- porters should be included, This is because adversaries. if they are Willing to participate. keep Ihe group honest and believable, They also help the utility pre. pare beller and sooner for questions (rom the media, public officials, regula, tors, and a skeptical public, If adversaries are len out of the advisory council, their concerns will have to be dealt with in another forum, so they might as well be included (rom the beginning, . Should a utility have control over a council? The best advisory councils_ lhose that conduct the most productive negotiations-consider and respect ev, eryone's opinions and make decisions by consensus, The "leader" is an impartial facilitator, A good image to keep in mind is King Arthur's round table, Conclusion This survey has supplied A IV\V A's Public Information Committee with more information about how water ulility man, agers are developing public participation in decision'making, It has indicated who is using the advisory council structure to communicale with community leaders in an open, meaningful dialogue,1t also pro- vides utility managers with infonnation about the purpose and structure of advi, sory councils, There are no absolute rules on how to form an advisory council or on the diree, tion the council should take after itserea, tion, Each council reflects its individual members. the collective thinking of the group, and the issues being examined, The more flexible and open Ihe utility is about involving the public, the easier the beginning of the process will be, redue. ing animosity and antagonism and build. ing bridges for communication, About the author: Joall Becker is general mallager of lite Public Affairs Divisioll, whiclt site eslablislted. /or lite PIti/adelPilia Waler . Deparlmelll, 1101 ,"', -J. Markel Sl,. Plliladel. ?>>'" Pltia. PA 19107, Dllr. illg ller lOoJear career ill Pltiladelpltia. site Itas illstilllled lite Prillciples of COllsenSIlS' bllildillg and Pllblic Participalioll ill deci, sioll,makillg for lite lIli/ilJ, Becker is a gradllole of Moore College of Art ill Pltila. delPhio, Ullder Iter direction. lite Pili/adel. Phia WalerDepartmelllwolIAIVWA~ 1990 Camel Award for lite besl comlll/milJ re/a. tiOlIS campoigll ill waler cOllservatioll, Becker is a member oflllYlVA, lite Associo, lioll of Melropolilall Sewage Agtllcies. alld lite Naliollal Associatioll of Professional Ell' VirOlllllenlal Comlllllllicatiolls alld Itas server! Oil 0 COllllllllllil)'-baser! advisory COllllcilfor Iwo Jears, I JOAN nt:cKf.R.E255 I , I ;i