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Home My WebLink About2007-03-01 Info Packet I '" 1 -....= -14'_ ~~~~~ -...;:.... _.....m...... ......aa ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET March 1, 2007 MARCH 5 SPECIAL WORK SESSION ITEMS I IP1 City Council Meetings and Work Session Agendas IP2 Memorandum from the City Attorney: Rezonings, Due Process, AND Ex Parte Communication MARCH 5 CITY CONFERENCE BOARD IP3 Conference Board Agenda Packet [submitted by Iowa City Assessor Dennis Baldridge] MISCELLANEOUS IP4 Letter from Mayor Wilburn to Cyrus Tamboli: Sand Lake Recreational Area IP5 E-mail from Maureen McCue: Local approaches to global warming IP6 Press Release from the Public Works/Landfill Division: Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collections IP7 E-mail from the Director of Parks and Recreation to the City Manager: Meeting with Johnson County Conservation Board IPS Trees Pleasel Grant Awarded to City of Iowa City by MidAmerican Energy [submitted by the Assistant City Manager Dale Helling] Ipg Memorandum from the Safety Specialist: 2006 Injury Rates IP10 Invitation: Peninsula Park Disc Golf Course Grand Opening March 20, 2007 IP11 Invitation: Chinese Lunar New Year Festival March 3, 2007 IP12 Minutes: East Central Iowa Council of Governments [submitted by Council Member Vanderhoef] PRELlMINARYIDRAFT MINUTES I IP13 Planning and Zoning Commission: February 15, 2007 IP14 Human Rights Commission: February 27,2007 IP15 Citizens Review Board: February 22, 2007 ---,~----'-~-"" -~-_._-~.._--_.__.~---_._._-'-"---"--~._-~----_._."'--_.-- I = 1 -~= -lit ~~W!:1lt -.;;;.~ _...~ --- CiTY OF IOWA CiTY City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas [iiJ March 1, 2007 www.icgov.org . MONDAY, MARCH 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall 5:00p Special Council Work Session (to be continued later in the evening if necessary) . Planning and Zoning Items . Council Appointments . Rezonings, Due Process, and Ex Parte Communication No Dinner . Agenda Items . Council Time . Schedule of Pending Discussion Items 6:30p City Conference Board Meeting . Separate Agenda Posted 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS I . MONDAY, MARCH 19 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, MARCH 20 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . MONDAY, APRIL 2 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, APRIL 3 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 4:30p Joint Meeting North Liberty . MONDAY, APRIL 16 5:30p Work Session 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . MONDAY, APRIL 30 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, MAY 1 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . MONDAY, MAY 14 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, MAY 15 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall .-------~^--,._-_.._._._-_._-----_._--~-_._-----"--"---.--.--."--'- I! 1 =::--~... :f~W;!:'"y. -.;;:... "'IID'~ _.. i1!I- CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM mJ DATE: TO: FROM: RE: 2/28/2007 City Council Il. .~ Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney '().t#"" Rezonings, Due Process And Ex Parte Communication INTRODUCTION /ISSUE In Sutton v. Dubuaue Citv Council, Slip Op. No. 85/04-1067 (September 29, 2006) the Iowa Supreme Court held that the Dubuque City Council's rezoning of a parcel of property from a commercial recreation district to a planned unit development (PUD) district was a "quasi-judicial" as opposed to legislative proceeding. The issue in Sutton was the nature of the proceeding one must use to challenge a zoning decision. However, the court's characterization of the rezoning as "quasi-judicial" has prompted an examination of the extent to which the due process requirements that apply to quasi-judicial bodies (e.g. Board of Adjustment) apply to a legislative body like the City Council when it is making a rezoning decision that is quasi-judicial in nature. CONCLUSION Due process requirements apply to quasi-judicial proceedings and generally not to legislative proceedings. In Sutton, the court explained that zoning decisions can be either legislative or quasi judicial in nature: "When a municipal legislative body enacts a comprehensive plan and zoning code it acts in a policy making capacity. But in amending a zoning code, or reclassifying land thereunder, the same body, in effect makes an adjudication between the rights sought by the proponents and those claimed by the opponents of the zoning change." Slip Op. p.5 (quoting Flemina v. Tacoma, 81 Wash. 2d 292, 299, 502 P. 2d 327, 331 (1972)). Under the standards set forth in the Sutton case, the majority of zoning decisions made by the Iowa City City Council are quasi- judicial in nature. With respect to these decisions, I advise that the following changes be made in order to assure that the participants are afforded due process: 1. Ex parte communications. In the light of the differences between quasi-judicial bodies and legislative bodies making quasi-judicial decisions, I do not agree with the position of some commentators that the Sutton case requires that Council members have no ex parte communications. (See, ~ "Recent court case decision changes rezoning process", February 2007.) However, in order to assure due process, a Council member who has had an ex parte communication concerning the rezoning must disclose the identity of the person(s) with whom he or she has communicated and the substance of each communication. Such disclosure should occur at the public hearing. If a communication occurs after the public hearing it should be disclosed the next time the item is on the Council's agenda. A Council member may discuss the rezoning with a staff member outside the public forum but a discussion with a staff member other than a citv attornev must be disclosed as an ex parte communication. 2. Impartial decisionmakers. Council members must remain impartial. An impartial decision maker is a critical component of due process. Council members must keep an open mind. Statements by council members indicating that they have made up their mind before they vote are not acceptable and will subject the rezoning to challenge. ~_._.._-----,-----_._.~------------~~.,---"_.._.~---_.--"-'--'---"-~-'-~--- ._----_.._-,--_.----'_._."-'-~"_.._-_. 3. Staff presentations. Staff presentations and questions for staff should occur at the public hearing, not at the work session. A staff presentation made at the work session is on the record, and therefore, is not ex parte. However, other interested parties are not able to participate at the work session. Having all presentations and responses thereto at the public hearing will help assure the impartiality of the decsionmakers. DISCUSSION Example of Ex Parte Communications. "Ex parte" means: "Done or made at the instance and for the benefit of one party only, and without notice to, or argument by, any person adversely interested." Black's Law Dictionary (1999 7th ed.) Assume the council's agenda includes the consideration of an ordinance to rezone a particular city block owned by John Doe. The following are examples of ex parte communications: 1. John Doe calls Council member A and tells him why the rezoning is a good idea. 2. Neighboring property owner Jane Smith calls Council member B and tells her the rezoning is a bad idea. 3. Council member C talks to Planner A to find out why Planner A thinks the rezoning is a good idea or a bad idea. Although it is not always clear if the matter before Council is legislative/administrative in nature or quasi-judicial, the distinction is constitutionally significant because the due process clause applies to quasi-judicial matters. Key principles underlying procedural due process are notice, opportunity to be heard, and an impartial decision maker. Matthews v. Eldridae, 424 U.S. 319, 333 (1976). In Sutton, the Iowa Supreme Court listed three (3) factors that must be considered in determining whether a zoning decision is quasi-judicial: "Those factors include (1) rezoning ordinarily occurs in response to a citizen application followed by a statutorily mandated public hearing; (2) as a result of such applications, readily identifiable proponents and opponents weigh in on the process; and (3) the decision is localized in its application affecting a particular group of citizens more acutely than the public at large." Slip Op. at p.5 Most of the zoning decisions the City Council makes are "quasi-judicial" because they involve a citizen application of a localized nature that is supported by some and opposed by others. Exceptions to this would be comprehensive amendments to the comprehensive plan or zoning code. The Iowa Court of Appeals has concluded that a Board of Adjustment must not engage in ex parte communications with interested parties, see Rodine v. Zonina Board of Adiustment of Polk Countv, 434 N.W. 2d 124 (Iowa Ct. App. 1988). However, the appellate courts in Iowa have not considered whether ex parte communication by city councils and boards of supervisors in quasi- judicial matters violates the Constitution. Other state courts that have considered the issue generally have not issued a complete prohibition, but rather, have looked to whether the ex parte 2 _ ,__",,___'_~__~"_'M__~'_'~___'___'______'_____'_____'_---- - ~-_..~._.."-,._._~---_._--" information was disclosed such that all parties had an opportunity to address it and whether the decision maker was predisposed to a decision. In a case before the Idaho Supreme Court, a limited partnership filed an application with the Boise City Historic Preservation Commission for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a warehouse building. Idaho Historic Preservation Council. Inc.. v. Citv Council of Boise, 134 Idaho 651, 8 P.3d 646 (2000). After the Commission denied the application, the limited partnership appealed to the city council. At the hearing before the city council, certain members of the city council stated that they had received numerous telephone calls concerning the issue but did not identify who contacted them and did not state what was said. The city council approved the certificate of appropriateness, and an appeal ensued. The Court found that the due process clause was violated for the following reasons: The members of the City Council who accepted phone calls failed to disclose the name and other identifying informationFN2 of the callers, and also failed to reveal the nature of the conversation, making it impossible for the Commission to effectively respond to the arguments that the callers may have advanced. See Tiemev. 536 P.2d at 443. While the district court found that it "[did] not appear that any of these telephone contacts improperly influenced any ultimate opinion given by the individual [City] Council members," there was no evidence to support this conclusion because of the City Council's failure to sufficiently identify the callers and provide a general description of what they said in favor of or in opposition to the destruction of the Foster Building. We hold, therefore, that the receipt of phone calls in this case, without more specific disclosure, violated procedural due process. jQ. at 655-656, 650-651. As explained by the Idaho Supreme Court in another case, Eacret v. Bonner Countv. 139 Idaho 780, 787, 86 P.3d 494, 501 (2004), "[t]he purpose of the disclosure requirement is to afford opposing parties with an opportunity to rebut the substance of any ex parte communications." Most recently, the Idaho Supreme Court wrote that: [W]e recognize that due process "entitles a person to an impartial and disinterested tribunal[,]" but we require a showing of actual bias before disqualifying a decision maker even when a litigant maintains a decision maker has deprived the proceedings of the appearance of fairness. Daviseo Foods Int'l. Ine.. 141 Idaho at 791.118 P.3d at 123. Cowan v. Board of Commissioners of Fremont Countv, 143 Idaho 501,512, 148 P.3d 1247, 1260 (2006). In a case from Oregon, Neuberger v. Citv of Portland, 288 Or. 585, 607 P.2d 722 (1980), opponents challenged a decision by the Portland City Council to change the zone of a parcel of undeveloped land based, in part, on council members' ex parte communication. The Oregon Supreme Court wrote that the "issue is not whether there were any ex parte contacts, but whether the evidence shows that the tribunal or its members were biased." Id. at 590, 1260. Thus, when a city council discloses the information and remains an unbiased decision maker, both the Idaho and the Oregon Supreme Courts have found that the fundamental principles of the due process clause are met. See also, McPherson Landfill. Inc. v. Board of Countv Com'rs of 3 .._,_____~.__~,.._.w...__,__.____,_"____.__.~_ ----.-----.-----..--.,.--------"----..'-- - ----- Shawnee County. 274 Kan. 303, 322, 49 P.3d 522, 534 (2002) ('With respect to the ex parte communications, it should be noted that the parties must be informed of the evidence submitted for consideration and must be provided an opportunity to respond and rebut the evidence."); Sandv Beach Defense Fund v. City Council of Citv and Countv of Honolulu, 70 Haw. 361, 378, 773 P.2d 250, 261 (1989) ("Due process is not a fixed concept requiring a specific procedural course in every situation. .... The full rights of due process present in a court of law, including presentation of witnesses and cross-examination, do not automatically attach to a quasi-judicial hearing."); and County of Lancaster. S.C. v. Mecklenburq Countv. N.C., 334 N.C. 496, 511, 434 S.E.2d 604, 614 (1993) (" Due process requires an impartial decision maker.... A fixed opinion that is not susceptible to change may well constitute impermissible bias, as will undisclosed ex parte communication or a close familial or business relationship with an applicant.). But see Massey v. City of Charlotte, 2000 WL 33915844, *8 n. 3 (N.C.Super. 2000) ('When quasi-judicial procedures are invoked, ex parte communication is prohibited."). Additionally, courts have recognized that a council member engaging in ex parte communication is different than a district court judge doing so because councilors are elected officials with constituents. In Houqham v. Lexinqton-Favette Urban Countv Government. 29 S.W.3d 370, 374 (Ky.App.1999), the Kentucky Court of Appeals explains why elected officials are not held to the same standard as judges: We agree with the trial court that members of council do not live in a vacuum nor are they required to. They are elected officials who represent the community and will be subjected from time to time to contact from constituents concerning issues, upon which they must ultimately decide. The mere fact that they are exposed to various information from competing groups does not make it impossible for them to serve and vote. Mere contact with neighborhood groups, letters from constituents, information gathered from staff, etc. does not, by itself, constitute "improper ex parte contact." If this were the case, seldom could an elected official make an informed decision without being accused of improper ex parte conduct... .. This decision does not hold the City Council to a standard of judicial disinterestedness. As explained above, members of the City Council are free to take phone calls from concerned citizens and listen to their opinions and arguments prior to a quasi-judicial proceeding. In order to satisfy due process, however, the identity of the callers must be disclosed, as well as a general description of what each caller said... . A Florida court also acknowledged this political reality when it stated: [W]e recognize the reality that [county] commissioners are elected officials in which capacity they may unavoidably be the recipients of unsolicited ex parte communications regarding quasi-judicial matters they are to decide. The occurrence of such a communication in a quasi-judicial proceeding does not mandate automatic reversal. Jenninqs v. Dade County. 589 SO.2d 1337, 1341 (Fla.App. 3 Dist. 1991). Finally, in Sutton the Iowa Supreme Court relied heavily on the opinion of the Washington Supreme Court in Fleminq v. City of Tacoma. In that case the Washington Supreme Court held that the appearance of fairness doctrine applied to all hearings conducted by municipal legislative bodies aimed at amending existing zoning codes or reclassifying land thereunder. It is notable 4 - _...--~_.._----,-,------~.~.._--------~----,._-_.._-_.-----_._-_._-_.-.."----------_._~.._-,---,..- that the fairness doctrine, which has since been codified in Washington, does not completely prohibit ex parte communication, but rather, requires disclosure of the communication at the hearing. Wash. Rev. Code Section 42.36.060. Cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Karin Franklin, Director of Planning & Community Development Sarah Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney Mitch Behr, Assistant City Attorney Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney Eric Goers, Assistant City Attorney 5 ---------..--....-- ..- ---- ----_._----_.._-------_.._._..",.__...._---~-------------_._--------_.._-.~----_._--_.__._---~-- OFFICE OF THE ~ lOW A CITY ASSESSOR JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRA nON BUILDING DENNIS BALDRIDGE ASSESSOR I1RAD COMER DEPUTY MARTIN BURKLE DEPUTY February 28, 2007 Dear Conference Board Member: The meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the public hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's FY 2008 budget is scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. Enclosed for your review before the meeting are: I. The Agenda. 2. A copy of the February 5, 2007 minutes. 3. A copy of the FY08 Itemized Budget. If you have any questions about the budget please feel free to phone me at the office at 356-6066 or at my home at 688-2661. Sincerely, il~~ Dennis Baldridge Iowa City Assessor 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET. lOW A CITY lOW A 52240 TELEPHONE 319-356-6066 February 28, 2007 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Monday March 5, 2007 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a public hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for FY 2008. AGENDA: 1. 2. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson. Roll call by taxing body. 3. Act on minutes of February 5, 2007 Conference Board meeting. 4. Public Hearing on budget. 5. Adopt budget. 6. 7. Other business. Adjournment. Dennis J. Baldridge Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board lOW A CITY CONFERENCE BOARD MINUTES February 5, 2007 Citv Conference Board: February 5,2007, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Iowa City City Hall. Mayor Pro-tern Regenia Bailey presiding. Iowa Citv Council Members Present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Mayor Wilburn arrived after the meeting started and Bailey continued as Chair. Johnson Countv Supervisors Present: Harney, Meyer, Neuzil, Sullivan. Iowa Citv School Board Members Present: Morgan. Others Present: Baldridge, Comer, Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, and Karr. Tape Recorded: Reel 07-17, Side 1. Chair Regenia Bailey called the meeting to order and clerk Baldridge called roll and stated that a quorum was present. (The School Board, having only one member present, will not have a vote recorded,) The County (Harney) moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting, February 27, 2006, as corrected, the City (Champion) seconded and the motion carried 2/0. Iowa City Assessor Baldridge presented his FY '08 Assessment Expense Fund budget. The increases are $16,795 for a five percent cost-of-living/merit increase in salaries, $ l, 770 for a market adjustment to the appraiser position, $2,340 for an increase in FICA, $2,250 for an increase in IPERS, $ I ,260 for an increase in health insurance, $2, I 00 for an increase in Board of Review salaries, $300 for an increase in worker's compensation, $1,000 for an increase in schools and conferences, and $25,000 for an increase in legal fees and expert witnesses. The auto replacement fund was increased by $1,500 to $7,671 and transferred from the Special Appraisers Fund along with $2,500 for computer replacement. There were reductions of $6,200 for a decrease in postage and $1,300 for a decrease in printing, both alternate year expenses. Funding for the Special Appraisers Fund of$22,752 is requested. This fund is reduced because auto replacement and computer replacement were transferred to the Assessment expense fund. A discussion was held about the five percent cost of living increase before the City (Vanderhoef) moved to change the increase to three-and-one-quarter percent. The County (Neuzil) seconded, but the motion died on a 1/1 vote with the City in favor and the County against. The County (Neuzil) moved to approve the budget for publication as presented with a five percent increase and the City (O'Donnell) seconded. This motion also died on a III vote with the County in favor and the City against. The City (Correia) then moved to approve the budget for publication with a five percent total increase that would include the appraiser market adjustment and the increase in longevity. The County (Sullivan) seconded and the motion passed 2/0. The City (O'Donnell) moved to set the public hearing for March 5, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. at the Iowa City City Hall, the County (Harney) seconded and the motion carried 2/0. The vacancy on the Iowa City Board of Review has been advertised and there was one applicant. It was moved by the City (Vanderhoef) to appoint Dave Hintze to the Board of Review for a six-year term ending December 31, 2012. The County (Sullivan) seconded and the motion carried 2/0. It was moved by the City (Champion) to re-appoint Dennis Baldridge to the position onowa City Assessor for a six-year term ending December 31,2012. The County (Sullivan) seconded and the motion carried 2/0. There being no other business it was moved by the County (Sullivan) and seconded by the City (Correia) to adjourn at 7:12 P.M. Dennis Baldridge Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND EMPLOYEE EXPENDITURES FY 2007 FY 2008 INCREASE SALARIES CITY ASSESSOR 77,860 81,190 4.28% FIRST DEPUTY 66,180 69,010 4.28% SECOND DEPUTY 62,290 64,950 4.27% REAL ESTATE CLERK 42,680 44,500 4.26% CLERK/APPRAISER 35,530 38,910 9.51% CLERK/ACCOUNTING 38,190 39,830 4.29% LONGEVITY 1,950 2,525 29.49% SUBTOTAL $324,680 $340,915 5,00% EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA 25,650 27,810 8.42% EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS 19,280 21,390 10.94% HEALTH INSURANCE 70,780 72,040 1.78% SUBTOTAL 115,710 121,240 4.78% ITOTAL EMPLOYEE COST $440,390 $462,155 4.94'/,1 OTHER EXPENDITURES LEAVE CONTINGENCY $ 10,000 $ 10,000 0,00% BOARDS BOARD OF REVIEW 10,500 12,600 20.00% BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES 200 200 0.00% CONFERENCE BOARD 0 0 EXAMINING BOARD 30 30 0.00% SUBTOTAL $10,730 $12,830 19.57% OFFICE EXPENSES MILEAGE & AUTO 1,600 1,600 0.00% OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,500 3,500 0.00% POSTAGE 7,400 1,200 -83.78% TELEPHONE 1,000 1,000 0.00% PUBLICATIONS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 700 700 0.00% PRINTING 1,800 500 -72.22% INSURANCE 3,500 3,500 0.00% EQUIPMENT PURCHASE 3,400 3,400 0.00% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 200 200 0.00% UNEMPLOYMENT 2,000 2,000 0.00% DATA PROCESSING SERVICES 14,000 14,000 0.00% SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 16,000 16,000 0.00% BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION 1,200 1,500 25.00% AUTO REPLACEMENT (Previously in Special Appraisers Fund) 7,671 COMPUTER REPLACEMENT (Previously in Special Appraisers Fund) 2,500 SUBTOTAL $56,300 $59,271 5.28% PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES 8,500 9,500 11.76% DUES 1,600 1,600 0.00% SUBTOTAL $10,100 $11,100 9.90% TECHNICAL SERVICES LEGAL FEES & EXPERT WITNESSES 27,000 52,000 92.59% APPRAISAL SERVICE 600 600 0.00% SUBTOTAL $27,600 $52,600 90.58% ITOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES $104,730 $135,801 29.67%1 TOTAL ASSMT EXPENSE FUND BUDGET $555,120 $607,956 9.52% UNENCUMBERED BALANCE -$25,411 -$4,040 TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $529,709 $6P3,916 14.01% EXPENDITURE FY 2007 FY 2008 MAPPING & APPRAISAL $8,600 8,300 CAR REPLACEMENT 6,171 0 RE-APPRAISAL FUND 14,452 14,452 LEAVE CONTINGENCY 0 0 COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 2,500 0 TOTAL BUDGET $31,723 $22,752 UNENCUMBERED BALANCE -$31,723 -$17,960 TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $0 $ 4,792 GRAND TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $529,709 $608,708 MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND 2,334,243,068 X .00027 $630,246 IPERS & FICA FUNDS $49,520 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION & TORT LIABILITY $4,000 MAXIMUM SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND 2,334,243,068 X .000405 $945,368 MAXIMUM ALLOWED WITHOUT STATE APPROVAL $1,629,134 MAXIMUM EMERGENCY FUND 2,334,243,068 X .00027 $630,246 (requires State Appeal Board approval) MAXIMUM THAT COULD BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR FY 2006 $2,259,380 PRIOR YEARS LEVIES AND RATES ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND TOTAL LEVY FY AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE 1995-96 303,281 0.20446 30,000 0.02023 0.22469 1996-97 319,513 0.2045 17,000 0.01088 0.21538 1997-98 318,270 0.19946 52,834 0.03311 0.23257 1998-99 318,699 0.19269 184,357 0.11146 0.30415 1999-00 341,910 0.19784 352,508 0.20398 0.40182 2000-01 359,341 0.19823 180,293 0.09946 0.29769 2001-02 396,829 0.20636 6,442 0.00335 0.20971 2002-03 403,136 0.20694 4,426 0.00227 0.20921 2003-04 412,379 0.20818 10,051 0.00507 0.21325 2004-05 470,398 0.22926 15,728 0.00767 0.23693 2005-06 472,050 0.22525 25,995 0.01240 0.23765 2006-07 529,702 0.23164 0 0 0.23164 2007 -08 603,916 0.25868 4,792 0.00205 0.26073 ITEMIZED BUDGET - SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND I' j ~~4~1t -.;::.~ ....l\f__ --- ~ CiTY OF IOWA CiTY www.icgov.org u~~/ CITY COUNCIL ~))fi February 21,2007 Ross Wilburn Mayor Cyrus Tamboli 1665 Teg Drive Iowa City, IA 52246 Regenia Bailey Mayor Pro Tern Connie Champion Amy Correia Bob Elliott Mike O'Donnell Dee Vanderhoef Dear Cyrus: Thank you for your recent petition and related correspondence concerning the possible use of the Sand Lake Recreational Area as a water ski site. While we have undertaken very preliminary studies with respect to this site, our early reaction to your proposal as well as others interested in power boating is that we wish to maintain a more passive, non-motorized boating environment. The Parks and Recreation Commission has seen fit to support the general passive recreational aspects of this lake. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, ~U~ Ross Wilburn Mayor Mgr/ltrs/waterski.doc council@iowa-city.org 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319)356-5010 rn:J Marian Karr Ce: Maureen McCue [mickiq@earthlink.net] Thursday, February 22, 2007 12:53 PM MonaShaw@aol.com; Holly-hart@uiowa.edu; eric.d.johnson@gmail.com; fred.meyer@backyardabundance.org; gail-ardery@uiowa.edu; Williams, Gloria J; william- boos@uiowa.edu; John Rachow david.franker@northlibertyiowa.org; Rod Sullivan; fcownie@dmgov.org; .City Council; joe@joebolkcom.org; Rob.Hogg@legis.state.ia.us; Len Adams Local Approaches to Global Warming, clothes lines & other recommendations From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mona, et. ai, friends and leaders for a healthy and humane future Iowa, This is a synopsis of our recent Local Responses to Global Warming meeting. [If I've overlooked anything I invite any of the others in attendance to file their perspectives.] On the group's urging, I'm also sending these thoughts and recommendations along to the Iowa City Council, Dave Franker, Mayor of North Liberty, Rod Sullivan, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and Frank Cownie, Mayor of Des Moines, and our local state representatives Joe Bolkcom and Rob Hogg. Two men, Fred Meyer and Eric Johnson had not attended any earlier meetings. Holly Hart and I were only aware of the clothes line vs. dryer ordinance idea generated at the first meeting with Ted Glick, so I apologize if you and others not attending had different visions or aspirations for this little group's work. We began with briefly recounting the Clothes Line initiative to invalidate apartment,and condo rules mandating the use of electricity wasting dryers versus using climate neutral clothes lines when desired. Then each one shared our own views about solutions to the global warming conundrum coupled with our frustrations in effectuating change within our local communities. Fred, a master gardener, is most interested in advancing efforts to change individual values, lifestyles and transportation choices from the current standard based on unsustainable consumption to one of living with less, focused on "our own back yards." Eric, a young man who answered the call to drive a more fuel efficient vehicle, one that runs on E-85, found that pumps for this product do not exist in Iowa City or Johnson County. Obviously he cannot fulfill his intention to use less carbon emitting fuel if it's unavailable! While Fred and Eric are more focused on individual actions and Holly and I more focused on Legislative actions, we all agreed that exhorting people to switch to compact florescent bulbs will not make enough difference overall--especially given that in the last 2 decades of their existence only 6% of the population has adopted them and they too have problems with mercury when trashed. So then we brain stormed about what kind of ordinances or proposals we could devise at what level of government, City, County, or State to begin to address global warming, energy efficiency, and community centered sustainable living. These were our recommendations to address the issues of waste/efficiency/reduce use. 1.) Many people in apartment or condominium complexes are prohibited from and compelled to use electricity wasting dryers by the rules of owners. This should easily be something that a county ordinance could preempt. 2.) We then discussed and pondered some other egregious wastes of electricity (coal fired power plants currently provide that electricity and threaten public health as well as contribute to global warming) in our community, like that associated with household use of incandescents, the huge lighting burden on all new car lots (also disorienting and unhealthy for night creatures), and other public buildings, etc. While there are security issues involved, we felt that, like a clothes line ordinance, rules could be made about use of fewer lights (hire a few security guards instead) or use Led lighting, etc. 3.) As noted above, we also lamented the absence of E-85 pumps, or electricity recharging stations for anyone interested in driving on alternative fuel sources--surely the county could encourage the placement of such resources. 4.) Finally we also discussed the mounting waste produced for the landfills (related to release of methane and other pollutants into the environment) by our throwaway culture when it comes to complex appliances from coffee pots to TVs and refrigerators. While each of us would like to switch to more energy efficient models, we fear the hidden costs of creating so much more waste. Individual vendors do not recycle any of the many components of the things they sell. We feel it is 1 time to consider regulations requiring such recycling efforts--much like the can and bottle recycle laws. Our goal would be to move beyond the current 6% of the population actively working on reducing their impact on the environment to involve a much greater and more influential proportion of our communities in the very near future. We feel there is much here that is relatively easily and painlessly achievable--working models exist in many places. At this point we need a lawyer, a person in one or more of the legislative bodies to come forward to assist us in converting these ideas into reality. We hope to receive appropriate advice from one or more of the offices herein contacted. Most sincerely, in peace and hope for a sustainable future, Maureen Maureen McCue MD PhD Global Health Studies Center for Human Rights International Programs, University of Iowa Coordinator Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility 319-828-4789 (phone) 319-828-9911 (fax) mickiq@earthlink.net www.iowa-psr.org 2 .-..-.---.------.- --~.~_._.._----,,~~----- .."-----_..__.-_._.._-~_.__._.-_._~-~.,...._. [;J NEWS RELEASE Title: Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center Offers Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collections for Neighborhoods, Civic Groups, Communities, in Johnson County Release Date: immediately Originating Department: Public Works/Landfill Division Contact Person: Jennifer Jordan Contact Number: 319-887-6160 The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center is pleased to offer assistance to citizens in Johnson County to properly dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). As part ofa grant received from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the landfill has obtained the equipment to offer Mobile Collection Events and proper disposal education for groups in Johnson County such as urban and rural neighborhood associations, civic groups and small communities. A $100 fee is charged to the group to cover various administrative expenses, including planning time, fuel to the neighborhood or community, and labor time; Landfill staff also asks for several volunteers from the neighborhood or group. A HHW Collection Event provides disposal education and the service of helping citizens make homes and communities safer by removing hazardous chemicals that can be toxic, corrosive, reactive, or combustible. Some examples include oven or drain cleaner, weed killer and fertilizers, solvents, glues, pool chemicals, brake fluid, oil, auto batteries, oil-based paints, stains and thinners. The Landfill's Role Landfill staff will bring our HHW Mobile Unit to your neighborhood or community. Collection events will last approximately three hours; this is sufficient time for approximately 30 to 40 appointments. Landfill staff will unload HHW from vehicles, pack HHW into the Mobile Unit, and return to the Landfill's where HHW will be packed and shipped for proper recycling and/or disposal. The Group's Role Provide contact person for Landfill staff. Advertise the HHW collection event to the target audience. Take appointments prior to mobile collection event. Provide volunteers at the collection event to assist. In addition to mobile collections, Johnson County residential customers can schedule an appointtnent at the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center's Regional Collection Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to I :00 p.m. to dispose of household hazardous waste at no charge. Please call the Recycling Coordinator with any questions or to discuss an event for your neighborhood or group. The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center looks forward to working with residents to continue to make Johnson County safer. ______.....__. _____.__~_,.,~________________~".._.__.._______'.__m'.______ [li] Steve Atkins From: Terry Trueblood Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 2: 18 PM To: Steve Atkins Subject: Meeting with Johnson County Conservation Board Steve, I attended a meeting of the Johnson County Conservation Board on Febrary 21 st. The purpose of my attendance was to show them our plans for the development of the new Sand Lake Recreation Area, and to solicit their support, particularly for the CAT Grant application we are currently preparing. While they have no funding to assist with the project at this time, they agreed to send a letter of support endorsing the project. They will also consider, at a future meeting, the possibilty of in-kind assistance which will be helpful to both the grant application and the cost of the project. I will keep you posted as this progresses. Terry Ml1~ (J:41 2/27/2007 -- ------ -- - --_.~._-_._--~---,._._-_.._.._-_._--_._---~------------.----'---"-'-"'-'----- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Allan Urlis, Director of Media Relations agurlis@midamerican,com Mark Reinders, Communications Manager mareinders@midamerican.com G'z-vCw.J?rnJ FY-'- -CU~ 515-281-2785 712-277-7866 $20,000 Trees Please! Grant Awarded to City ofIowa City by MidAmerican Energy DES MOINES, Iowa - March 5, 2007 - MidAmerican Energy Company is providing $273,500 to 111 cities and community organizations throughout its Iowa service territory in support of its Trees Please! program, including $20,000 to the City of Iowa City, Trees Please! funds are distributed to local communities each year in an effort to promote energy efficiency and environmental beautification through the planting of trees. Since 1992, MidAmerican Energy's tree-planting grants have helped communities across the state plant more than 60,000 trees, which is the equivalent of the avoidance of emissions produced by using approximately 198,000 gallons of gasoline or from generating the electricity needed to power 223 homes for a year, "MidAmerican is pleased to offer the Trees Please! program to encourage community beautification, help the environment and promote energy conservation," said Rick Leuthauser, manager of energy efficiency programs. Trees improve energy efficiency by serving as natural windbreaks and providing shade to homes and businesses while beautifying parks, roadways and other common areas within a community. At the same time, planting trees improves air quality and helps protect and nourish the soil. Each community has been awarded an amount of at least $1,000, with larger communities receiving larger dollar amounts (see attached chart). The grants are based entirely on the individual merits of the project, the benefit to the community and the - more - -_.._---~-_._--_._._-_._._.._'-'_._-------,.._----_._'._-_.._---_..--_._-----,..~--_.~._._-------'----_._._-----..-. -.,----,-"--"------'--".-- Mid American/ Page 2 ability to obtain matching funds. Communities were notified in December they would receive a grant, and checks are being delivered to winning communities. For more information about Trees Please!, call 800-434-4017. MidAmerican Energy Company, Iowa's largest energy company, provides electric service to 714,000 customers and natural gas service to 696,000 customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. It is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Information about MidAmerican is available on the Internet at www.midamericanenergy.com. # # # . -----..--.--------.--.---.-..--..--'---..-..-----...-----"._-,_._.,~--_.,,"--_._----_.._.- -----..-..--...--..--------.---- MidAmerican Energy Company Trees Please! Grants for 2007 Community/Organization County Grant Awarded Allison Trees Forever Butler $1,000 Ankeny Sports Complex Polk $2,500 Ankeny Visual Image Committee Polk $1,000 Bayard Trees Forever Guthrie $1,000 Big Creek Recreation Association Polk $1,000 Calhoun County Calhoun $1,000 Citizens in Action Recreation Area Development Jasper $1,000 City of Donnellson Lee $3,000 City of Akron Plymouth $1,000 City of Alburnett Linn $1,000 City of Algona Kossuth $1,000 City of Altoona Parks Polk $1,000 City of Aplington Butler $1,000 City of Badger Green Team Webster $1,000 City of Battle Creek Parks Ida $1,000 City of Bettendorf Scott $1,000 City of Blue Grass Scott $1,000 City of Bondurant Polk $1,000 City of Bradgate Humboldt $1,000 City of Bristow Butler $1,000 City of Bronson Woodbury $1,000 City of Carson Pottawattamie $1,000 City of Cedar Rapids Linn $20,000 City of Charter Oak Crawford $1,000 City of Cherokee Cherokee $5,000 City of Clive Polk $1,000 City of Colfax Jasper $1,000 City of Council Bluffs Pottawattamie $20,000 Page 10[4 Community/Organization County Grant Awarded City of Cushing Woodbury $1,000 City of Cylinder Palo Alto $1,000 City of Dakota City Humboldt $1,000 City of Danbury Woodbury $1,000 City of Davenport Scott $20,000 City of Denver Tree Board Bremer $1,000 City of Des Moines Parks Polk $20,000 City of Dexter Dallas $1,000 City of Eagle Grove Wright $1,000 City of Earlham Madison $1,000 City of Eldridge Scott $1,000 City of Emmetsburg Palo Alto $3,000 City of Fort Dodge Webster $2,000 City of Fort Madison Lee $1,000 City of Glen wood Mills $1,000 City of Hampton Franklin $1,000 City of Henderson Mills $1,000 City of Hudson Black Hawk $1,000 City of Indianola Warren $1,000 City ofIowa City Johnson $20,000 City of Janesville Bremer $1,000 City of Johnston Parks Polk $1,000 City of Kingsley Plymouth $1,000 City of Lawton Woodbury $1,000 City of Le Mars Plymouth $2,000 City of Le Mars Plymouth $1,000 City ofLohrville Calhoun $1,000 City of Manson Calhoun $1,000 City of Marion Parks Department Linn $1,000 City of Modale Parks Harrison $1,000 Page 2 of4 Community/Organization County Grant A warded City of Mondamin Harrison $1,000 City of Moorhead Monona $1,000 City of Norwalk Warren $1,000 City of Parkersburg Butler $1,000 City of Perry Dallas $1,000 City of Pierson Woodbury $1,000 City of Pleasantville Marion $1,000 City ofpolk Arbor League Polk $1,000 City of Pomeroy Calhoun $1,000 City ofprairie City Jasper $1,000 City of Princeton Scott $1,000 City of Ricketts Crawford $1,000 City of Rock Valley Sioux $2,000 City of Rockwell Cerro Gordo $1,000 City of Rockwell City Calhoun $1,000 City of Ruthven Palo Alto $1,000 City of Sac City Sac $1,000 City of Sergeant Bluff Parks Woodbury $1,000 City of Shelby Pottawattamie $1,000 City of Sheldon O'Brien $1,000 City of Shenandoah Parks Page $1,000 City of Sioux City Parks Woodbury $20,000 City of Sloan Woodbury $1,000 City of SI. Charles Madison $1,000 City of Stanton Montgomery $1,000 City of Urban dale Tree Board Polk $5,000 City of Walcott Scott $1,000 City ofWaukee Parks Dallas $1,000 City of Waverly Parks Bremer $1,000 City of West Des Moines Polk $5,000 Page3 of 4 --------_._"._--~- Community/Organization County Grant Awarded City of West Point Lee $1,000 City of Wilton Park Board Muscatine $1,000 City of Windsor Heights Polk $5,000 Clarinda Trees Forever Page $1,000 Clarksville Trees Forever Butler $1,000 Coralville Parks and Recreation Johnson $1,000 Defiance Development Corporation Shelby $1,000 Durant Living Limbs Cedar $1,000 Hampton Trees Forever Franklin $1,000 Humboldt County Conservation Board Humboldt $1,000 Humboldt Trees Forever Humboldt $1,000 North Activities Association Woodbury $1,000 Oskaloosa Trees Forever Mahaska $1,000 Parkview Owners Association Scott $1,000 Randolph Cemetery Association Fremont $1,000 Sheldon Visioning Committee O'Brien $2,000 Siouxland Historical Railroad Woodbury $1,000 Storm Lake Area Development Buena Vista $5,000 Van Meter Trees Forever Madison $1,000 Waterloo Leisure Services Black Hawk $20,000 Waukee Public Library Dallas $1,000 Western Iowa Tech Community College Woodbury $1,000 Woodbury County Fair Association Woodbury $1,000 Total Grants 111 $273,500 Page 4 0[4 I! I ;t~~''t ~:. _I!!!!.~, .... - CITY OF IOWA CITY~ MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: RE: February 27, 2007 Steve Atkins; City Council Members . Jim Gulland, City Safety Specialist * 2006 Injury Rates \r" ~ f)f1~ ,p., ~~ The City continues to show improvement in lowering the number of injures among its employees. The 2006 injury rate of 7.6096 is the lowest ever. Safety efforts on the part of various departments and diVisions contributed to the lower rate: . . The Equipment Division recorded its second consecutive year without a single injury, and it has gone 2,480 days (2-27-07) without a lost- time injury. . The Cemetery DiVision had no injuries in '06, and it posts an incredible record of 7,372 days (2-27-07) without a lost-time injury. . Refuse continues its positive trends, recording a single injury last year and no time lost. . Police and Water cut their rates in half from '05. . The Senior Center consistently records low injury rates, with 0 injuries last year. . Recreation/Government Buildings recoded its second year with a single injury. . The Fire Department demonstrates that strong safety procedures result in few injuries, despite hazardous working enVironments. Beyond the good news, 56 city employees were injured last year. Twenty- nine sustained injuries that resulted in time away from work; all toll, 477 days were missed. Some injured workers returned to work but were placed on restricted duty, for a total of 434 days. The elimination of all workplace injuries remains the commitment of all departments and diVisions. mJ The CFeninsuCa CFark, CDisc golf Course Grand Opening Friday, March 30, 2007 3:00 pm The Iowa City Disc Golf Community would like to thank you for your support in making the Peninsula Park Disc Golf Course a reality. We are very excited to have such a great course in the area and have heard nothing but positive things about the course. Players from all over the state of Iowa and beyond have come to play this beautiful and challenging course and it is already being touted as one of the "must see/must play" courses of the state. A lot of thought, effort, heart, and sweat was put into making the Peninsula Park Disc Golf Course and it has paid off royally. Thank you. You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of the Peninsula Park Disc Golf Course. It will be held at 3:00, Friday March 30th 2007. Following the grand opening, we will be offering tours of the course for anyone interested in seeing what their involvement and support has accomplished. Also, this day we would like to hold a 9-hole Celebrity Doubles event following the opening ceremonies. This is a non-competitive event in which we would pair a non-player with a skilled player so that you may have the opportunity to try our sport first hand. This is a sport that ANYONE can play, no matter the age or skill level, and we would be honored to let everyone have a chance to try it. Even if you have never thrown a Frisbee or disc you will be very welcome to participate. We will have discs available for you to use. If you are interested in participating in the Doubles event, please RSVP to Jeff Harper at 337-2017 or bye-mail to prodiscgolf(almsn.com by March 23rd so we have enough time to pair you with a skilled player. Again, thank you for your help. We hope to see you at the grand opening!!! qft~ FtfiP g Jeff Harper & the members of the Iowa City Disc Golf League Marian Karr I IP11 I 03-01-07 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: UI-CSSA [cssa@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Tuesday, February 27, 2007 1 :04 PM 'City Council danting-yin@uiowa.edu Invitation?Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Mar.3 2007 Dear council members, On behalf of all the members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), we cordially invite you as our honored guests to corne to our annual biggest celebration? Iowa City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival on March 3rd 2007 at IMU 2nd floor Ballroom at 6:30pm. Chinese Lunar New Year is the most important and meaningful festival in China(like Xmas in US). Here in Iowa City, the festival will have performances including Chinese traditional opera, dancing, QiGong, domestic band and other intercultural performances. We will also host a ball after the performances. Usually we have around 400 attendees, it is a good chance to experience Chinese culture as well as promote friendship among all different cultures. We all look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Danting Yin President of CSSA /****************************************************/ /* Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) */ /* University of Iowa */ /* Iowa City, IA 52242 */ /* http://www.uiowa.edu/~cssa */ /* cssa@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu */ /****************************************************/ 1 MINUTES East Central Iowa Council of Governments Board Meeting 1:00 p.m. - January 25, 2007 700 16th Street NE, Suite 301, Cedar Rapids, IA MEMBERS pRF.llENT David Vermedahl-Benton County Supervisor Ann Heam-Linn County Citizen Dennis Hansen-Jones County Citizen Lu Barron-Linn County Supervisor Larry Wilson-Johnson County Citizen Gary Edwards-Iowa County Citizen Linda Yoder-Iowa County Supervisor Leo Cook-Jones County Supervisor Don Magdefrau-Benton County Citizen Bill Daily-Benton County Citizen James Houser-Linn County Supervisor Ed Raber-Washington County Citizen Don Gray-Mayor of Central City Pat Hamey.Johnson County Supervisor Charles Montross-Iowa County Supervisor Dee Vanderhoef-Iowa City City Council MEMBERS ABSENT Richard Cicalo-Mayor of Washington Jennifrr Fischer-Jones County Citizen Henry Herwig-Coralville City Council Randy Payne-Washington County Supervisor Justin Shields-Cedar Rapids City Council ALTERNATESPRESENT.None OTBER'SPRESENT-None STAFF PRESENT Doug Elliott-Executive Director Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant Jennifrr Ryan-Planner Chad Sands-Planner Lisa Treharne-Planner Robyn Jacabson-Planner Cary Stowe-Housing Specialist Kristin Simon-Planner 1,0 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Chairperson, David Vennedabl at 1:08 p.m. ,1 Rerognltion of Alternates - None .2 Publk DiKlUIion - None .3 Approval of Agenda M1S1C (Hansen/Harney) to approve the agenda. All ayes. From Council Member Vanderhoef I][J 2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS .1 Approval of Minutes (November 16,2006) MlSlC (HameylHeam) to approve the minutes as written. All ayes. .2 Budget ReportslBalance Sheets Elliott handed out and gave an overview of the December fmancial statements. MJSIC (Hansen/Gray) to receive and me the fmancial statements for IIUdit All ayes. 3.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS .1 Nominating Committee Committee presented a slate of officers for 2007. Verrnedahl-Chairperson, Herwig-Vice-Cbairperson and Raber- Secretmy /Treasurer. M1SIC (DailyNanderhoef) to accept the slate of officers presented. All ayes. .2 Executive Committee MlSlC (MontrossIDaily) to approve the minutes of the December 28, 2006 meeting as written. All ayes. .3 Personnel Committee -None .4 Budget Committee Elliott gave an overview of the proposed FY2007-2008 budget. M1S1C (Cook!Hamey) to approve the budget as presented. All ayes. .5 Transit Operaton Group -None .6 Sond Waste Tecbnlcal Advisory Committee -None 4,0 AGENCY REPORTS .1 Direetor's Report Elliott told the board of an upcoming employment law update workshop to be held at ECICOG in February. He also told the board Lisa-Marie Garlich is on extended personal leave. Elliott referred to a copy of the depository resolution included in the board packet. MlSlC (Raber/Gray) to approve the depository resolution. All ayes. .2 Community Development Report - None .3 Housing Report Treharne said gmnt award announcements wonld be made in March. .4 Transportation Report Jacobson requested a public hearing for the Consolidated Transit APPlication be set and held at the February board meeting. MJSIC (VanderboeflBarron) to set the public bearing date for the Consolidated Transit Application for February 22,2007 at 1:00 p.m. All ayes. Jacobson told the board Johnson County had signed a conttact with RouteMatch. She reminded board members of the policy committee meeting. .5 Solid Waste Report Ryan told the board the SWAP grant submitted on behalf of Tama County was funded. She also told the board ECICOG will be sub-contracting with IRA for the Mini-MRF grant. !\.O OLD BUSINESS .1 Approval of Expenditures Elliott explained the November payables that were paid after the November 16th meeting were included at the bottom of the January listing. M1S1C (VauderllOefIMontross) to approve paymeut of expenditures. All ayes. 6.0 NEW BUSINESS .1 Legislative Dilc:uSllion Discussion followed on vatious topics of interest. NtXT MEETING: February 22, 2007 MlSlC (HouserlY oder) to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 pm. All ayes. Ed Raber, Secretmy/Treasurer Februarv 22. 2007 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2007 - 7:30 P.M. EMMA J. HARVAT HALL - CITY HALL Preliminary I][l CALL TO ORDER: MEMBERS PRESENT: Brooks called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Charlie Eastham, Ann Freerks, Terry Smith, Bob Brooks STAFF PRESENT: Wally Plahutnik, Beth Koppes, Dean Shannon Bob Miklo, Mitch Behr MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (become effective onlv after separate Council action): Recommended approval, by a vote of 4-0 (Plahutnik, Koppes and Shannon absent), for an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, South Central District Plan, to discuss commercial development scenarios for Ruppert Road. Recommended approval, by a vote of 4-0 (Plahutnik, Koppes and Shannon absent), of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for a rezoning from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone for approximately 12 acres of property located on Ruppert Road. Public Discussion of Anv lIem not on the Aaenda No discussion. Comprehensive Plan Item Public hearing on an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, South Central District Plan, to discuss commercial development scenarios for Ruppert Road. Miklo stated that this property is included in the South Central District (the area south of Highway 6, west of the river, over to Highway 218). The comprehensive plan shows a mix of community commercial (CC- 2) and CI-1 zoning along Highway 6. The CI-1 zoning allows more intense commercial uses such as auto body shops, manufactured housing sales, and auto sales. Prior to the Wal-Mart proposal the district plan designated the area north of the airport for intense commercial uses. This would be an opportunity to develop land that was no longer needed for aviation purposes for commercial development. The idea would be to relocate the intensive commercial businesses along the highway that do not require visibility to move into this area. This would free up the land along the highway for retail uses. The City proposed an amendment to the plan about a year ago to rezone to CC-2 for Wal-Mart, which was considering purchasing about 20 acres in the area. It was thought that Wal-Mart would encourage redevelopment of the properties along the highway for more retail uses but that project did not go forward. Currently, the land is zoned CC-2, but without a magnet retailer, it will be hard to attract retailers to this area because there is little visibility from the highway. The City has been approached by several CI-1 businesses, including an auto parts warehouse and a construction company. In order to accommodate these changes in use, the City has proposed that the eastern part of Ruppert Road to be zoned CI-1. The City has prepared language for the comprehensive plan that would allow the land to be rezoned CC-2 or CI-1. There is also the possibility of extending Miller Avenue down to Ruppert Road, but until this is finalized, it is best to keep our options open for CI-1 zoning. Extending Miller Avenue would allow for better traffic flow and increased visibility to the area and may make the area appropriate for retail. The extension of the road would require the cooperation of a property owner whose property would have to be purchased for the road to go through. The Cub Foods building is also in flux at this point and could have some effects on the area. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2007 Page 2 Staff is recommending an amendment to the comprehensive plan land use map to show the area along the eastern portion of Ruppert Road as intensive commerciaL The land use map which still showed the area on the western part as community commercial but the text would qualify this depending on the street configuration and visibility, stating that CI-1 would also be appropriate. Staff would also recommend that the 12 acres shown on the iocation map be rezoned from CC-2 to CI-1 to accommodate the sale of the land. The Commission received a letter from the adjacent property owner (The Alexis Park Inn & Suites) who is in the process of acquiring an adjacent lot which is currently a concrete company. The letter speaks to the problems that Alexis Park has had with the adjacent property in terms of outdoor storage and a lack of screening. The current outdoor storage would not be permitted under today's zoning code without a dense evergreen screen in combination with a solid wall in the CI-1 or CC-2 zone. Freerks asked if the property was in compliance with code. Miklo stated that this property is not in compliance with the previous code, which required some screening, or with the current code. He suspects that Alexis Park did not bring this to the attention of the inspection department. Outdoor storage could not be located on this land without S3 screening (a solid wall or fence pius evergreen or deciduous trees). Freerks asked what would happen if the purchase of the property by Alexis Park falls through. Miklo stated that there may be some enforcement action taken if this were the case. Miklo does not believe that this use is grandfathered in because there has always been a requirement for screening. Brooks asked about the history of this land's zoning. Everything that is zoned CC-2 up to the north boundary was airport property. When this area was offered for development by the airport (6-7 years ago), this area was rezoned CI-1. The intention was to support the airport by allowing them to give up the excess land for development. Wal-Mart approached the City for possible CC-2 development. Brooks asked if the Commission was being asked only to rezone only the properties that the City has serious buyers for. Miklo confirmed this. Brooks stated that he felt this rezoning may be a knee-jerk reaction to a possible buyer. He is concerned that this may be a short-sited decision. Brooks asked if the realtors are giving any indication that there might be more interest in CI-1 development. Miklo stated that after the Wal-Mart development fell through, the City's realtors investigated other possible large retailers. These retailers were concerned about the lack of visibility in the area. The current offers are from wholesale, warehouse, intensive commercial buyers, which is what the subdivision was intended for prior to the Wal-Mart proposaL He feels that it is more likely that the areas would be rezoned CI-1 but the realtors are counseling the City to keep the options open for the area. There are some changes occurring in the area with Wal-Mart looking for a new location and Cub Foods closing. Brooks is concerned about the City requesting rezoning based solely upon the existence of a buyer. He feels that this is something that the Commission is hesitant to grant rezoning from private parties under these same circumstances. Miklo stated that it depends on the location and the circumstances attendant with the land and that he feels this is a good scenario for rezoning. There have been many circumstances where the land has been zoned one way and a buyer comes in and wants to change the zoning and the City has gone along with this. Under other circumstances, they might not support a rezoning like this. As always, the Commission should look at surrounding land uses and infrastructure when considering a rezoning. Freerks stated that it is not practical to make decisions based on buyers but on circumstances. She asked when The Alexis Park Inn did their renovations. Miklo stated that the renovations have been in process for 3-5 years, well before the CC-2 zoning was established. Eastham confirmed that there had been no input from the adjacent property owners with property along Highway 6. He suggested that a study be done to see what economic impact the changes would have on property values of adjacent property owners. He understands that this may be difficult because there may be few changes, there may be some speculation involved, and it might be hard to determine how the values would be affected. Miklo stated that when Wal-Mart was going to buy the land, property values escalated. If Wal-Mart had gone in, the properties along Highway 6 would have likely applied for rezoning Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2007 Page 3 to CC-2. The land would have been too valuable for retail and the CI-1 uses would have been outbid. Miklo stated that the property values are mostly based on their visibility from the highway. Brooks stated that it would be interesting to discuss in a work session the long range plan for this area. He thinks it would be prudent to prepare ourselves for some of the issues that may come up in the near future. Brooks closed public discussion. Freerks made a motion to amend the Comprehensive Plan, South Central District Plan, to discuss commercial development scenarios for Ruppert Road. Eastham seconded. Smith asked if Miklo could expand on the statement in the letter from Alexis Park that Mike Tharp, Iowa City Airport Specialist, and Janelle Rettig, Airport Commissioner, are on record as opposing this rezoning. Miklo stated that the Airport Commission is very interested in selling this property and its development. These revenues would help offset the operation of the airport. He is not aware of Mr. Tharp being on record in opposition. Miklo stated that neither of these parties has come before the Commission and that he was not aware of their opposition. Miklo stated that the City is working closely with the Airport Commission on the project. Behr stated that there was a discussion at the Airport Commission about removing the covenants and restrictions on the property. They were placed there by the Airport Commission when the land was platted initially. He is not sure, but he thinks that this issue might be being combined with the current zoning issue in this letter. Currently, the covenants and restrictions have not been removed. Brooks asked about the nature of the covenants and restrictions. Behr stated that he knew little about their specifics but that it has something to do with outdoor storage and what types of materials may be stored outdoors. The covenants and restrictions exist regardless of the zoning. Miklo clarified that the covenants are private and the discussion was to remove these covenants to make the land more conducive for CI-1 uses. However, the discussion, given the neighbor's concern, was to leave them in place for the lot adjacent to them to prohibit outdoor storage. Miklo said that once the land is sold the City has no control over the covenants. Brooks asked who put on the covenants. Behr stated that the City Council did. Freerks confirmed that the City Council would be the one to add or remove the covenants and restrictions. Brooks stated that he thinks it would be wise to inform Alexis Park that this Commission has no control over the covenants and restrictions. Freerks suggested that the Commission tell the owners of Alexis Park how they would go about lobbying for these changes. Miklo stated that this discussion has taken place and that they are aware of the process. Smith said that he struggled with the change for the same reasons as Brooks. He wants to make sure that they are following the same rules and criteria when the City is the applicant as when any private party is the applicant. He wants to make sure that this request is thoroughly evaluated, based on the location of the property, how it was originally zoned, and what the long term plan is for the area. He doesn't have a problem with CI-1 in this area next to an airport. He thinks it makes sense for the whole area to be zoned CI-1 like it was originally. He recognizes that this is not part of the proposal. He doesn't want to end up with spot CI-1 zoning with CC-2 surrounding it. He doesn't feel this is good long term planning. Miklo stated that spot zoning is picking out one property to give it special zoning. This request is 12 acres, which makes it larger than a spot zone. The proximity to the highway makes this circumstance one that is conducive to CC-2 zoning along the Highway with CI-1 zoning further back. He doesn't consider this application a spot zone Smith said that he would be more comfortable with rezoning the whole area but not the smaller portion because he doesn't see the long term justification for it. Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2007 Page 4 Freerks stated that she would agree with Smith and Brooks that she would be opposed to this if the area was smaller, such as an acre. She feels that 12 acres is substantial enough to spur some positive growth and redevelopment. She does think that this can work, especially based on the opportunities for flexibility that are In the comprehensive plan amendment language. Eastham asked if Smith felt that there would be enough options and flexibility going forward for rational development and zoning changes that are not simply in the best Interest of the current property owner or if the Commission is being asked to do something that restricts the options for the future. Smith doesn't feel that the proposed change would restrict the options. He feels that more property will be zoned to CI-1 in the future. He doesn't feel that this rezoning is contrary to the future plans for the area. He doesn't feel that this should be pushed forward without the physical presence of the neighbor who has a conflict and could not be here tonight. He would like to meet with them to allow them to voice their concerns and allow the Commission to ask any questions they have of them. Mlklo stated that the neighbors were notified by letter prior to the January 18 meeting and could have come to that meeting to raise their objection. From conversations with the neighbors, they would prefer CC-2 zoning because it would make their property more valuable but the City doesn't feel that without a magnet retailer, CC-2 zoning does not make sense here. The neighbors will also have an opportunity to voice their opinions at Council. Eastham stated that there are a number of instances of CC-2 and CI-1 zoning being adjacent. He doesn't find anything unusual in this request. He feels that the letter from Alexis Park Inn raises the question about the use of the property adjacent to their motel. He feels that this is not a zoning issue but a zoning enforcement issue. Miklo says that this is being resolved because the owners of Alexis Park Inn are buying the property, but are concerned about the property to the west. Eastham responded that the screening and buffering requirements that are In the code are there to address this issue and allow CC-2 zoning and CI-1 zoning to do well next to each other. Smith confirmed that the screening is only required if there is outdoor storage. Smith asked about the time frame for this decision. Behr stated that this is a contingency in the purchase contract which is scheduled to close on May 9. The application must be run by City Council before that time as well. There is no time frame on the rezoning, just a contingency that the property be rezoned. Freerks stated that she doubts that the Commission would gather any new information before meeting again but that she feels that the Alexis Park Inn owners have written a thorough letter and deserve to be heard. Smith agrees with this because the owners at least had the intent to be here tonight. Brooks confirmed that the comprehensive plan change and rezoning are separate votes. Smith asked what happened if the changes were made to the comprehensive plan but the rezoning was not approved. Mlklo stated that if the Comprehensive Plan called for a type of use and zoning and if the rezoning was turned down, this action could be considered arbitrary. Brooks stated that he supports this reluctantly. He would like to see rezoning done as part of a comprehensive plan and future thoughts on the area and not just to rezone based on possible buyers. He doesn't want to be In this position again in a few months and be continuously carving away at this area. His preference would be to rezone the entire area back to CI-1, but that this possibility is not before the Commission at this time. Eastham stated in another area that the land use scenario map shows industrial uses for what is currently occupied by two trailer parks, just east of Highway 1. This is the same land use scenario designation that currently exists on the South Central District Plan. He would like to know if the comprehensive plan has the best treatment of this use in mind in Its present form. His vote for this request to change the comprehensive plan is not a reflection that he agrees with the industrial classification for the manufactured housing park. Smith will reluctantly support this request and see where the area goes. ---_._"".,'---,-,_._---_.._----_._-_.._-~--- Planning and Zoning Commission February 15, 2007 Page 5 Freerks thinks that before any further zoning is addressed, they would need to address the issue of the Miller Avenue being connected through. She will support this with some reluctance as well. Motion carried 4-0 (Plahutnik, Koppes and Shannon absent). Rezonina/DeveloDmentltem REZ07-00001: Discussion of an application submitted by City of Iowa City for a rezoning from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to Intensive Commerciai (CI-1) zone for approximately 12 acres of property located on Ruppert Road. Brooks closed public discussion. Smith made a motion to approve. Eastham seconded. Smith asked if the current contractor were to fall through, would the rezoning be on hold or go forward? Behr said that it hasn't been discussed but it would likely go forward on the current contract. Miklo said that there are two parties interested in two different lots. Motion carried 4-0 (Plahutnik, Koppes and Shannon absent). Election of Officers Freerks made a motion to defer until all members of the Commission are present. Smith seconded. Motion carried 4-0 (Plahutnik, Koppes and Shannon absent). Other Items Miklo stated that a memo was presented to the Commission informing them of what the staff is doing with the Central planning district. There were two good workshops providing information about the North Market Place area. They are hearing from business owners and property owners that they like the current scale of the area and there is some concern about parking in the future as development occurs. They do not want the character of the area to change. They like the uniqueness of the neighborhood and do not want a campus town feel in this area. Brooks asked how many apartments were in the new unit going up Market Street. He was wondering about parking and the potential impacts on retail parking. Freerks stated that this is a metered area that is ticketed aggressively. Miklo stated that the new building will have an underground parking facility. The apartments in this building are 1-3 bedrooms so the parking ratio is higher than on the 4-5 bedroom apartment buildings. There may be some tenants that don't have vehicles and some that don't have assigned spots, so hopefully it will even out. Freerks stated that she had read an article that Wal-Mart is trying to adjust their business, both inside and out, to the community that they are located in. Consideration of the Februarv 1. 2007 Meetina Minutes Eastham made a motion to approve. Smith seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Adiournment Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Minutes submitted by Megan Weiler. s/pcd/minutes/p&z/2-15-07.doc C o 'Vi .. 'E E o u." ~ ClO C" ,- .. Co:: o NCD~ ~"O -CN ClIO C." ,- C C .. C:t: .J!<( D. ~ (3 .. ~ .!2 '" w w - >< >< >< 0 0 0 >< N - 0 >< >< >< >< >< >< >< N CO >< >< >< >< >< >< >:: >< - .. 0 CO ..... 0 CO - E e! - - - 0 0 - 0 - e - - in in - in - Q) X '" '" '" '" I-w 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E -" C ~ ~ .. :s 0 CO 8- C :5 " :5 ::J E 0 " .c c e .. l!! Q. CO CO 'f '" CO ~ .c Z al Ul LL ii: '" '" C> z i= w w :E ..J <( :E 0:: o u.. '" W N >< >< >< >< >< 0 >< - - .. 0 CO ..... 0 CO E e! - - - - 0 0 - 0 - 9 - in - in - in in Q) X '" '" '" I-w 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E ... C .. .. .. 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II II 11 >- W Q) - :.::><00 "--_.-~--_.~_.._.._-,,~_._-"---"'--"-----"---_.,--'~..--- "-_._-"._-_.._..._-_._.._-_...__."---_.,,--".~---~._--- MINUTES IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TUESDAY, February 27, 2007 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL DRAFT rnrJ Members Present: Scott King, Sehee Foss, Kate Karacay, Sherry Hunter, Eric Berger, Sara Baird, Joy Kross, Members Not Present: Beverly Witwer, Martha Lubaroff Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers Others Present: Jennifer Delgado Call to Order Baird called the meeting to order at 7:00 p,m, Recommendations to Council (Become effective only after separate Council action): None, Consideration of the Minutes of the Januarv 23. 2007 meeting MOTION: Foss moved to accept the minutes as submitted, and Hunter seconded, The motion passed on a vote of7-0, Affordable Housing Roundtable Baird stated the City had hired a consultant to look into affordable housing and their finding would be published sometime in the spring of2007, therefore a symposium on the topic should be planned for September. Baird would like to have testimonials as well as Mary Copper from the Housing Authority participate in the program, Building Blocks Liaison Foss will be the liaison through April and then Karacay will serve as liaison, Baird suggested the program be held at an elementary school. Youth A wards Kross updated Commissioners on the meeting with the Youth Advisory Committee (Y AC), Y AC will be introduced at the Awards Ceremony and also assist with the evening. Announcements and nominations have been sent to the various organizations and schools, Commissioners will call these places the week of March 19 to promote nominations, Human Rights Proiect Lubaroff and Witwer were absent, Baird will contact them by the next meeting to coordinate a meeting. Speaker Update for Breakfast Bowers reported the selected keynote speaker has not yet accepted the invitation but will call to check the status, Handouts for International Non-Native Speakers Pamphlet King passed out handouts in Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and English, Spanish, French and Arabic are forthcoming, Bowers will place on the website and also send out to local organizations and the schools, Film Series Homeless in America will be shown March 21 ". Commissioners Karacay, Baird and Kross will host the evening, Karacay is still working on completing the panel for after the film, Commissioners want the next film to focus on immigration or AIDS, Karacay will forward a list of immigration films to Bowers, Scholarship Fund Baird will work on defining the scholarship and produce a draft by the next meeting date, Reoorts of Commissioners King reported the International Center currently provides training for non-profits on the changing dynamics of the workforce, Kross attended the screening of Making Whiteness Count and found the film to be very informative. Berger went to the Darfur discussion sponsored by the University, the keynote speaker was unable to attend due to weather but the program was still well put together and educational. Baird also attended the Making Whiteness Count, in addition she plans on attending What Keeps Minorities Behind in Wealth Conference in March in Illinois, Adiournment There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p,m. Board or Commission: Human Rights ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2007 (Meetin Date TERM NAME EXP. 1/23 2/27 3/27 4/24 5122 6/26 7/24 8/28 9125 10/23 11127 12/25 Bev Witwer 111/08 X OlE Sara Baird 1/1/08 X X Scott King 1/1108 OlE X Martha 1/1/09 X OlE Lubaroff Kate Karacay 1/1/09 X X Sehee Foss 1/1/09 X X Joy Kross 1/1/10 X X Eric Berger 1/1/10 X X Sherry Hunter 111/10 X X . KEY: x = Present o = Absent OlE = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member NMNQ - No meeting, no quorum POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD MINUTES - February 22,2007 DRAFT U[J CALL TO ORDER: MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michael Larson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Elizabeth Engel, Loren Horton, Greg Roth MEMBERS ABSENT: Candy Barnhill STAFF PRESENT: Staff Kellie Tuttle STAFF ABSENT: Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh Sergeant Bill Campbell of the ICPD, and members of the public: Dean Abel, Caroline Dieterle, and Erin Henley OTHERS PRESENT: RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL None. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Engel and seconded by Horton to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. . Minutes of the meeting on 01/09/07 . Minutes of the meeting on 01/16/07 . ICPD General Order #95-01 (Emergency Operation of Police Vehicles) . ICPD General Order #01-06 (Juvenile Procedures) . ICPD SOG #07-02 (Identity Theft) . ICPD Use of Force - December 2006 Motion carried, 4/0, Barnhill absent. Engel stated that on the January 9th minutes, Roth should be changed to Horton under Old Business. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Meetinq Times - At the August 8th meeting the Board agreed to move the meeting time to 5:30 for the next six meetings as a trial periocj and re-evaluate at that time. Motion by Horton and seconded by Roth to permanently move the meeting time to 5:30 as discussed. Motion carried, 4/0, Barnhill absent. In-car Recordinq Requests - Larson reported that Chief Hargadine had contacted him regarding requests for in-car recordings. There was concern due to the amount of time it takes to mask the officer's identity and the process is extremely problematic, in the end it rendered the in-car recording unusable. The Board discussed that it generally does not request the in-car recordings and shouldn't be an issue. PCRB February 22, 2007 Page 2 PUBLIC DISCUSSION BOARD INFORMATION STAFF INFORMATION EXECUTIVE SESSION Abel stated that he was interested in Community-Police relations and was interested in learning more about the Board. Larson mentioned he could pick up a brochure at the City Clerks office. Abel also stated that he was a member of the Hawkeye Chapter of the Iowa affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, and also a member of the Prairie State Mushroom Club, but attending the meeting as a private citizen. Larson informed the Board the City Clerk Karr had received a phone call from Representative Dave Loebsack requesting the phone number for the Chair of the Board. Larson did receive a call from a Lobbyist, wanting the Board to take a look at Senate Study Bill 1214. The bill relates to the rights of a peace officer and of public safety and emergency personnel. Larson reviewed the Bill and determined there was nothing in there that would impact the Board. Horton wanted to compliment the Police Department. A friend of his was involved in an auto accident and she had stated that the three officers at the scene behaved admirably and one officer gave her a ride home because her vehicle was inoperable. Roth also wanted to comment on a pursuit which occurred last Saturday. He was in Coralville at the corner of 965 and Hwy 6 during the incident and wanted to remark on how extremely well handled the situation was. Tuttle stated that the Finance Department distributed copies of the Budget Summary for all Boards and Commissions and if the Board would like a copy to take one with them at the end of the meeting, otherwise they would be available through Finance. Motion by Horton and seconded by Engel to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section 21.5(1 )(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to that government body if they were available for general public examination. Motion carried, 4/0, Horton absent. PCRB February 22, 2007 Page 3 REGULAR SESSION Abel inquired about the proceedings after the Board comes out of executive session. Abel also asked if the purpose for executive sessions was to discuss complaints and the incident in general confirming that the Board does not have knowledge of the specific officer. Larson confirmed that the Board is not aware of officer identities. Dieterle questioned meeting schedule discussion, whether it was for upcoming items on the agenda. Larson informed her that it was only discussion regarding the dates/times of the following meetings and Board availability. Open session adjourned at 5:46 P.M. (Roth left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.) Returned to open session at 6:02 P.M. Motion by Horton and seconded by Engel to set t~e.level of review for PCRB Complaint #06-05 to 8-8-7 (B)(1 )(a), on the record with no additional investigation. Motion carried, 3/0, Barnhill and Roth absent. MEETING SCHEDULE . 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