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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-14 Info Packet I = 1 ~~~~'t ~... ~=Um~ ...,..~ ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET June 14, 2007 JUNE 18 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 Council Meeting and Work Session Agenda IP2 Memorandum from Mayor Wilburn: Schedule City Manager Search Discussion MISCELLANEOUS IP3 Letter from Mayor Wilburn to Marlene Dortch, Federal Communications Commission: Petition for Special Relief for Waiver of Section 76.92(f) & 76.106(a) of the Commission Rules IP4 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Iowa Keg Registration IP5 Letter from the Director of Public Works to Jim Schnoebelen, IDOT: Interstate 80 reconstruction through Iowa City IP6 Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to Residents of the Walnut Ridge subdivision: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on Kennedy Parkway IP7 Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to Residents of property adjoining the alley between Seventh Avenue and Bradley Street: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project in the alley between Seventh Avenue and Bradley Street IPS Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to Residents of College Street between th Avenue and Morningside Drive: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on College Street IP9 Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to the Residents of Morningside Drive between th Avenue and College Street: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on Morningside Drive between ih Avenue and College Street IP10 Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to Residents on Kimball Road between N. Governor Street and Whiting Avenue: Potential traffic calming on Kimball Road IP11 Americans for the Arts - Arts & Economic Prosperity [submitted by Mayor Wilburn] IP12 ECICOG Express May-June 2007 [submitted by Council Member Vanderhoef] IP13 Invitation: Thornberry Dog Park First Anniversary June 17, 2007 IP14 Invitation: Creative Visions Human Development Institute 11th Year Anniversary Open House, July 19, 2007 IP15 Invitation: Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference & Exhibit - Leading the Way to Global Climate Solutions, September 26, 2007 June 14, 2007 Information Packet (continued) 2 PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES IP16 Animal Care Task Force: May 24, 2007 IP17 Airport Commission: June 8,2007 IP18 Youth Advisory Commission: May 30, 2007 IP19 Planning and Zoning Commission: June 7, 2007 I;;; j ~~~~it ::~ ..=.~ .....,..,.,......... CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas I U1p41UI , June 14, 2007 www.icgov.org . MONDAY, JUNE 18 5:30p Emma J. Harvat Hall Light Snacks Council Work Session · Taser Purchase/Cops Grant · Taxi Stands · Firearms Training · Schedule of City Manager Recruitment · Senior Center Renovations · A-2/B Regulations and Incentives (reference agenda item 22) · Agenda Items · Council Time · Schedule of Pending Discussion Items . TUESDAY, JUNE 19 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS I . MONDAY, JULY 2 Emma J. Harvat Hall 9:15a Special Formal Meeting . Evaluations: City Attorney and City Clerk . MONDAY, JULY 9 6:30p Special Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, JULY 10 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . MONDAY, JULY 23 6:30p Special Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, JULY 24 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 7:30a Joint Meeting Johnson County Fair . MONDAY, AUGUST 20 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall 1 ~ 1 ..-~= -10 !~ai~tt ~~_.., -., -- CITY OF IOWA CITY~ MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: CC: CITY COUNCIL ROSS WILBURN SCHEDULE CITY MANAGER SEARCH DISCUSSION JUNE 14, 2007 CITY CLERK Dear Colleagues, As a result of the City Manager's retirement announcement, we should schedule a few meetings to discuss the process we want to use to conduct the search for the next Cit~ Manager. Please bring your calendars to our next work session on Monday, June 18t in order to select a couple of dates. One potential first date could be July 2nd, immediately after our staff evaluations meeting. In addition to selecting a search process, we will need to discuss appointing an interim city manager. uw 1 ~ ! ~~= -10 ~~aii!:'t '"":' ~IID" ~.. CITY OF IOWA CITY June 12,2007 41 0 EJ~1 W,,~hingloll Slreet Iowa City. Iowa 5224().11\26 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356.5009 fAX WI\'\\'. icgov. org Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Federal Communications Commission Office of the Secretary 9300 Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Re: Petition for Special Relief for Waiver of Section 76.92(f) & 76.106(a) of the Commission Rules Dear FCC Commissioners: The City of Iowa City would like to express its interest in allowing Mediacom to continue the carriage of WHBF-TV in the Iowa City area. WHBF-TV originates in the Davenport (Quad Cities) area and contains programming relevant to and of interest to Iowa Citians. The Quad Cities are approximately 50 miles east of Iowa City. Subscribers have requested the carriage of Quad Cities stations in the past and continue to do so. Indeed, several Quad Cities stations were carried on the local cable system some years ago and there was considerable dissatisfaction expressed by subscribers when these services were removed. Iowa Citians have expressed their preference for the provision of a wide range of programming of local interest in the lineup, and WHBF-TV is considered by many to be one such service. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator, at 319-356-5046. ~U~ Ross Wilburn Mayor cc: ~Council Iowa City Telecommunications Commission mgrlcouncil/whbf waiver.doc 1 ~ 1 ~:r5_liit... !~~~~ ~~...., -.,_ ~l CITY OF IOWA CITY ~ MEMORANDUM DATE: June 13, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 'fLt. FROM: RE: Iowa Keg Registration On Wednesday, June 12, I received the information attached regarding the new keg registration law (HF 650). The law will require beer kegs purchased in Iowa to be registered with the retail establishment where they are sold. According to the Iowa Department of Alcoholic Beverages website the law, which will take effect statewide July 1, overrides current municipal keg registration ordinances in place in other jurisdictions. Cc: City Manager Police Chief City Attorney ,."-' "," 'C'.;.4..t .w."i;'.,j<~o:..".. -"~"'-.:;:t;';; ~A. '-. , .:_.:~" . '. IOWA ALGOHOUO'BEVE~~~O'IV'lsi'o~ /t:" 1_ UGI ~~ti?~k~~1LW;~~~~M~.{P'''''*'i#, '''''~'~" .,""<' ,';"" ".,", ,"; ";", ;' i " Qp:Tl1~Y,.April~,~Q07jGPvernor { Chet Culver signed into law a b61 requiring carry-out beer kegspurchased;in Iowa to be registered with the retail esta1jlishments where they are sold. Th~lawcombats underage drinking,gwmglaw enforcement officials a tool to track the sources of alcohol to minors. Equally important, keg registration serves as a deterrent to adults and social hosts who may otherwise provide kegs of beer to persons under 21. Application of the law is simple and inexpensive. When a keg is purchased, the retailer records the buyer's name, address and driver's license number in a booklet along with the identification number of a sticker to be placed on the side ofthe purchased keg. Retailers must keep the registration information for each carry- out keg for a minimum of 90 days, and the information must be made available to law enforcement officers upon request during the store's normal business hours. To Whom Does Keg Registration ApplY' The keg registration law applies to any licensee that can sell kegs of beer for carry-out. The following license classifications allow for carry-out keg sales: · Class "E" liquor license (LE) with a carry-out beer privilege. · Class "C" liquor license (LC). · Class "C" beer permit (BC). · Special Class "e" (BW). · Class "B" liquor license (LB). . Class "B" beer permit (BB). Beg Registration Process Keg registration booklets are available online via the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division's Electronic Licensing System. Each keg sold for carry-out by an establishment must be registered. Follow these steps to order keg registration booklets: 1. Visit www.lowaABD.com. 2. Click on the Electronic Licensing link and log into your e-licensing account. 3. Click "Complete Keg Registration Stickers/Booklet Order" 4. Select an active license from the list on the screen. 5. Click "Keg Booklet Order" 6. Complete and Submit the order form. 7. Submit Payment Information. Keg registration booklets can be ordered anytime. Booklets must be purchased for use at one licensed location only. Cost is $5 for a book of 25 stickers. Follow these steps to register a keg: 1. Ask for the customer's driver's license or state issued identification. 2. Record the date of the sale and the customer's name, address, type of 10 and 10 number into the official state keg registration booklet. 3. Acquire the customer's signature. 4. Remove the sticker from the booklet and place it on the inside rim of the cold, dry keg. 5. Carry out the transaction. NOTE: If a keg is returned to the licensee without the sticker, or if the sticker has been defaced, the customer forfeits any deposit paid at the time of purchase. Forfeited deposits for a defaced sticker must be remitted to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Flu.lH ALl ~KS OIl WHITE FORM . PEEL OfF STICKER AND PlACE ON KEG JlS SHOWN UCENSEE RETAINS ORIGINAl WHITE FORM IN IlOOK _ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION . State of Iowa DATE OF SALE -1-/~20 0"'1- REG. NO. AOOOOOOOOO NAME OF PURCHASER (PRINT) John "'2>oe ADDRESS /'nq M4p/e 5t"'e~t CITY /A};-'.<'~'" V;"'I":JIp'<, STATE M ZIP 5/234 It is unlawful to sell, give or othelWise supply any alcoholic beverage, wine or beer to any person under legal age. Any person who defaces this sticker shall be guilty of criminal mischief punishable pursuant to Iowa Code ~ 716.6 and shall cause the forfeiture of any deposit, if applicable. 5-2007 Lynn M. Walding, Administrator . - $~..= o "'U , .,., .,., c rn , --'l -i :g: r- :I:-I m 0 m:I: _ c Om -I -t o CI:l - -t ,-I Z :::r: on -I m -^:I: <:: Om m c:::: :0:0 OJ :::r: -<0 0 -t ffiz 0 m c:i':l-l ?' 8 .:I: :0 m :s: z . CI:l o m ::0 :s: Lynn M. Walding, Administrator 51 ~ ~ ~ ~ 09 o ~ ~ .. I "\91 (U'c ~ i \1)1 li3;;J ~ 25:E "I ~ I ""1 "'w ~~ ~I 1-- z.... Q ~ -I u.~ cc c cc w we'" ~ >11 ~ ~ (:J ~ i cc w (I) ~5 i:igs Z<L sau. (1)0 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION State of Iowa m lEG REGISTRaTIOI FILL IN ALL BLANKS ON WHITE FORM . PEEL OFF STICKER AND PUCE ON KEG AS SHOWN AOOOOOOOOO DATE OF SAlE ~/--1-/20 0-=1- NAME OF PURCHASER (PRINT) REG. NO. CITY STATE M 51234 It Is unlawful to sell, give or otherwise supply any alcoholic beverage, wine or beer to any person under legal age. Any person who defaces this sticker shall be guilty of criminal mischief punishable pursuant to Iowa Code ~ 716.6 and shall cause the forfeiture of any deposit, if applicable. 5-2001 ZIP June 11, 2007 l~ 1 1:;::]- ~~5..m~" IP5 ~~~e~ ~ ~lIIUm~ ---,1.L. ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www,icgov,org Jim Schnoebelen, District Six Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation 430 16th Avenue SW PO Box 3150 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-3150 Re: Interstate 80 reconstruction through Iowa City Dear Jim: This letter is to follow up on our conversation May 18 regarding the pending Interstate 80 reconstruction through the Iowa City area. There are three components of the project Iowa City staff would particularly like to emphasize. Quiet Pavement Technology While Interstate 80 certainly brings many positives to Iowa City, highway noise has been a particular concern with many Iowa City residents. We encourage use of quiet pavement technology through 'the urban area. This will help the project be successful in the eyes of the public. A good local resource to assist is the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center at Iowa State University. Urbanization of Interchanges Including Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities We are looking forward to the urbanization of both the Highway 1 and Dubuque Street interchanges with Interstate 80. With increased traffic and development on both sides of Interstate 80, urbanization of the interchanges is a necessary next step. Bicycle and pedestrian bridges over Interstate 80 at both the Dubuque Street and Highway 1 interchanges are very important for Iowa City. There are many existing and planned employment and recreation destinations on the north side of Interstate 80. For a number of years we have been hearing from people who work on the north side of Interstate 80 that they would like to be able to safely ride their bikes to work. These requests have been intensifying and represent a significant need in our region. Pedestrian bridges will help Interstate 80 be less of a barrier to pedestrian and bicycle travel. Aesthetic Treatments We are excited to work with Iowa DOT on aesthetic treatments in the Coralville and Iowa City interstate corridor. A decorative treatment on the median, aesthetic treatments on the bridges, and plantings within the right-of-way will all contribute to the appearance of the corridor. June 11, 2007 Page 2 We continue to look forward to this significant investment in Interstate 80 and the Iowa City area. Interstate 80 plays a vital role in the economic health of our region; incorporating quiet pavement technology, pedestrian facilities and aesthetic treatments will help make the reconstruction of the Interstate positive for the general public. Sincerely, ?;/{} ~fI/ Rick Fosse Director of Public Works cc: Jeff Davidson John Yapp Cathy Cutler jccoglplltrs/jschnoebelen6. 5.07 .doc 06-14-07 IP6 1 ~ 1 -~= -~ !~ai~tt ~~..~., ....- CITY OF IOWA CITY June 11, 2007 Residents of the Walnut Ridge subdivision 410 East Washington Street Iowa C i Iy, Iowa 5 2 240 - 1 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Re: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on Kennedy Parkway Dear Resident: Last spring the City worked with your neighborhood to develop a traffic calming project in response to neighborhood concerns about traffic speeds on Kennedy Parkway. The approved project installed several speed humps on Kennedy Parkway in summer 2006. As part of the City's Traffic Calming Program, a follow-up survey is required to be completed one year after the installation of traffic calming devices to determine if the neighborhood wants them to remain in place or have them removed. >f- v? A follow-up survey has been completed. There were.M) survey postcards returned out of 93 that were sent. Forty-six responses were in favor and 14 not in favor. Three were returned from the postmaster stating the property was vacant. Thirty postcards were not returned. This is a 77% majority in favor of the speed humps remaining in place. The City Council will be notified of our intention to leave the speed humps in place unless directed otherwise. Thank you for your participation in this process. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at 356-5254 or anissa-gerard@iowa-city.org. Sincerely, Anissa Gerard JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: City Council City Manager Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Rick Fosse Ron Knoche Marcia Klingaman Matt Johnson "* S e. oL u.. \- ..\-I., <'- "'-~ ~ e.. -lY'\. a..A \ jccogtp/ltrs/kdyparkway-resurvey6-07. doc Page 1 of 1 Johansen From: Anissa Gerard Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 2:25 PM To: Karin Franklin Cc: Jeff Davidson; *City Council; *City Manager's Office; Rick Fosse; Ron Knoche; Marcia Klingaman; Matt Johnson Subject: Walnut ridge re-survey letter. Karin and all, There is a typo in the letter in the third paragraph. There were 63 survey postcards returned. 46 yes; 14 no and 3 vacant. Sorry about that. The 77% in favor of the speed humps remaining is correct. Anissa Gerard JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5254 6/12/2007 ~ rnJ ,- i -~= -~ !~ai~'t ~ ~.I~ -,~ CITY OF IOWA CITY June 11, 2007 4 10 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 5 2 240 - 1 82 6 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Residents of property adjoining the alley between Seventh Avenue and Bradley Street Re: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project in the alley between Seventh Avenue and Bradley Street Dear Resident: In the fall of 2005 the City worked with your neighborhood to develop a traffic calming project in response to neighborhood concerns about traffic speeds in the alley between Seventh Avenue and Bradley Street. The approved project installed two speed humps in the alley in spring 2006. As part of the City's Traffic Calming Program, a follow-up survey is required to be completed one year after the installation of traffic calming devices to determine if the neighborhood wants them to remain in place or have them removed. A follow-up survey has been completed. There were three survey postcards returned out of 10 that were sent. All three responses were in favor. One was returned from the postmaster stating the property was vacant. Six postcards were not returned. This is a 100% majority of those responding in favor of the speed humps remaining in place. The City Council will be notified of our intention to leave the speed humps in place unless directed otherwise. Thank you for your participation in this process. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at 356-5254 or anissa-gerard@iowa-city.org. Sincerely, Anissa Gerard JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: City CounciL City Manager Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Rick Fosse Ron Knoche Marcia Klingaman Matt Johnson jccogtp/ltrs/7thBradley-resu rvey6-07. doc d I ~ -~= -u:, !~ai~tt ~~..=., ~.. CITY OF IOWA CITY June 11, 2007 410 East W<lshington Street Iowa City. Iowa 5 2 240 - 1 82 6 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Residents of College Street between 7th Avenue and Morningside Drive Re: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on College Street Dear Resident: Last year the City worked with your neighborhood to develop a traffic calming project in response to neighborhood concerns about traffic speeds on College Street between ih Avenue and Morningside Drive. The approved project installed three speed humps on College Street in summer 2006. As part of the City's Traffic Calming Program, a follow-up survey is required to be completed one year after the installation of traffic calming devices to determine if the neighborhood wants them to remain in place or have them removed. A follow-up survey has been completed. There were 11 survey postcards returned out of 21 that were sent. All 11 responses were in favor. Two were returned from the postmaster stating the property was vacant. Eight postcards were not returned. This is a 100% majority of those responding in favor of the speed humps remaining in place. The City Council will be notified of our intention to leave the speed humps in place unless directed otherwise. Thank you for your participation in this process. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at 356-5254 or anissa-gerard@iowa-city.org. Sincerely, Anissa Gerard JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: CityCouncif City Manager Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Rick Fosse Ron Knoche Marcia Klingaman Matt Johnson jccogtp/ltrs/7th Morning-resu rvey6-07. doc I:iW i ~ 1 ::::~~-~.... !~W~~ ~~~aD.~ CITY OF IOWA CITY June 11, 2007 410 East Washington Street Iowa C i Iy. Iowa 5 2 2 40- I 826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Residents of Morningside Drive between 7'h Avenue and College Street Re: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on Morningside Drive between 7'h Avenue and College Street Dear Resident: In the spring of 2006 the City worked with your neighborhood to develop a traffic calming project in response to neighborhood concerns about traffic speeds on Morningside Drive. The approved project installed four speed humps in summer 2006. As part of the City's Traffic Calming Program, a follow-up survey is required to be completed one year after the installation of traffic calming devices to determine if the neighborhood wants them to remain in place or have them removed. A follow-up survey has been completed. There were 12 survey postcards returned out of 27 that were sent. Six responses were in favor of keeping the speed humps in place and six were not. One was returned with no address for verification and therefore was not counted in the results. Fourteen postcards were not returned. Since there is a tie, the speed humps will remain in place for another year. At that time, we will re-survey to see if the neighborhood has a clear majority in support for either removing the speed humps or allowing them to remain. The City Council will be notified of our intention to leave the speed humps in place unless directed otherwise. Thank you for your participation in this process. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at 356-5254 or anissa-gerard@iowa-city.org. Sincerely, Anissa Gerard JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: City Council City Manager Karin Franklin Jeff Davidson Rick Fosse Ron Knoche Marcia Klingaman Matt Johnson jccogtp/ltrs/morningside-resurvey6-07. doc June 7,2007 ~ [pQJ- ::::;~5._' IP10 ~~~- ~ ~IIZII~ .......,~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Re: Potential traffic calming on Kimball Road 4 I 0 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www,icgov,org Residents on Kimball Road between N. Governor Street and Whiting Avenue Dear Resident: This past spring the City received a petition from some of the residents on Kimball Road between N. Governor Street and Whiting Avenue to have this portion of Kimball Road be considered for the City's Traffic Calming Program. The City completed an evaluation and deemed the street qualifies for the program based on the 85th-percentile speed of traffic exceeding 5 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph, and exceeding collector street volume of 1000 vehicles per day. There was a public meeting held with neighborhood on May 29th to discuss the program and the available alternatives. At this meeting neighborhood residents decided that speed humps would be the best solution. Speed humps are not the same as speed bumps. Speed bumps are used to slow traffic in parking lots and must be driven over very slowly. Speed humps are 12 feet in length with a maximum height of 3 inches in the center as shown in the attached drawing. A speed hump is meant to be driven over at the speed limit (25 mph on Kimball Road). The next step in the City's Traffic Calming Program evaluation is a survey of the affected neighborhood. The "neighborhood" is defined by the City Council as all residential dwelling units on property which is contiguous to Kimball Road between N. Governor Street and Whiting Avenue. This results in a survey of 27 affected propertk;ls. The enclosed postage paid survey card has been provided to you so that you can indicate to us whether or not you are in favor of the proposed speed humps on Kimball Road. The City's Traffic Calming Program is not intended to have the City impose unwanted traffic calming devices on a neighborhood, It is intended to allow a neighborhood to determine if they wish to have traffic calming devices installed. The neighborhood survey must indicate that at least 60% of neighborhood residents responding are in favor of the proposed traffic calming installation. Otherwise, the proposal will not be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. To clarify, each dwellinQ unit receives one vote, not each resident. If the proposal receives at least 60% approval from your neighborhood, it will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council will make the final decision. Comments on the proposal from Iowa City Transit, the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Ambulance Service and the Department of Public Works will also be provided to the City Council. If approved by the City Council, we will install the speed humps in locations shown on the enclosed diagram this summer. Signs will also be installed warning motorists of the speed humps. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Please return your survey postcard no later than June 22, 2007. If you have any questions, I can be contacted at 356-5254 or anissa-Qerard@iowa-citV.orQ . 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'"' The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts a Culture Organizations and Their Audienc in THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR ~ '1 I. 1I Arts and Economic Prosperity III was conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. Established in 1960, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. Copyright 2007, Americans for the Arts. Printed in the United States. Table of Contents The Arts Mean Business............................................................ 1 By Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts The Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry in the Iowa Cultural Corridor........................ 3 Defining Economic Impact ....................................................................3 Economic Impact of the ENTIRE Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry .................................................................................................. 4 Direct and Indirect Economic Impact: How a Dollar is Re- Spent in the Economy............................................................................ 5 Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture ORGANIZATIONS............................................................................... 6 Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture AUDIENCES......................................................................................... 7 Visitors Spend More ............................ ........................................... .......8 V oluntarism and In-Kind Contributions................................... 9 Conclusion................................................................................ .11 Arts & Econom ic Prosperity III Calculator .............................. 13 Economic Impact Per $100,000 of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture ORGANIZATIONS ...................................................13 Economic Impact Per $100,000 of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture AUDIENCES .............................................................14 Comparisons with Similarly Populated Study Regions ............17 About This Study...................................................................... .19 Frequently Used Terms............................................................. 23 Frequently Asked Questions ................ ................................. ... .25 In Appreciation...... ............................. ................................... ... .27 "Understanding and acknowledging the incredible economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture, we must always remember their fundamental value. They foster beauty, creativity, originality, and vitality. The arts inspire us, sooth us, provoke us, involve us, and connect us. But they also create jobs and contribute to the economy." -Robert L. Lynch President and CEO Americans for the Arts The Arts Mean Business ROBERT L. LYNCH, PRESIDENT AND CEO, AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS The key lesson from Arts & Economic Prosperity III is that communities that invest in the arts reap the additional benefit of jobs, economic growth, and a quality of life that positions those communities to compete in our 21st century creative economy. In my travels across the country, business and government leaders often talk to me about the challenges of funding the arts and other community needs amid shrinking resources. They worry about jobs and the economic performance of their community. How well are they competing in the high-stakes race to attract new businesses? Is their region a magnet for a skilled and creative workforce? I am continually impressed by their commitment to doing what is best for their constituents and to improving quality of life for all. The findings from Arts & Economic Prosperity III send a clear and welcome message: leaders who care about community and economic development can feel good about choosing to invest in the arts. Most of us appreciate the intrinsic benefits of the arts- their beauty and vision; how they inspire, sooth, provoke, and connect us. When it comes time to make tough funding choices, however, elected officials and business leaders also need to have strong and credible data that demonstrate the economic benefits of a vibrant nonprofit arts and culture industry. Arts & Economic Prosperity III is our third study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry's impact on the nation's economy. Because of their rigor and reliability, results from the 1994 and 2002 studies have become the most frequently used statistics to demonstrate the value of arts and culture locally, statewide, and nationally. This new study is our largest ever, featuring findings from 156 study regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multi-county regions, and five statewide studies). Data were collected from an impressive 6,080 nonprofit arts and culture organizations and 94,478 of their attendees across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts By every measure, the results are impressive! Nationally, the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $166.2 billion in economic activity annually-a 24 percent increase in just the past five years. That amount is greater than the Gross Domestic Product of most countries. This spending supports 5.7 million full-time jobs right here in the U.S.-an increase of 850,000 jobs since our 2002 study. What's more, because arts and culture organizations are strongly rooted in their community, these are jobs that necessarily remain local and cannot be shipped overseas. Our industry also generates nearly $30 billion in revenue to local, state, and federal governments every year. By comparison, the three levels of government collectively spend less than $4 billion annually to support arts and culture-a spectacular 7: 1 return on investment that would even thrill Wall Street veterans. Arts & Economic Prosperity III has more good news for business leaders. Arts and culture organizations- 1 businesses in their own right-leverage additional event- related spending by their audiences that pumps vital revenue into restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and other local businesses. When patrons attend a performing arts event, for example, they may park their car in a toll garage, purchase dinner at a restaurant, and eat dessert after the show. Valuable commerce is generated for local merchants. This study shows that the typical attendee spends $27.79 per person, per event, in addition to the cost of admission. When a community attracts cultural tourists, it harnesses even greater economic rewards. Non-local audiences spend twice as much as their local counterparts ($40.19 vs. $19.53). Arts and culture is a magnet for tourists, and tourism research repeatedly shows that cultural travelers stay longer and spend more. Whether serving the local community or out-of-town 2 visitors, a vibrant arts and culture industry helps local businesses thrive. Right now, cities around the world are competing to attract new businesses as well as our brightest young professionals. International studies show that the winners will be communities that offer an abundance of arts and culture opportunities. As the arts flourish, so will creativity and innovation-the fuel that drives our global economy. Arts & Economic Prosperity III is great news for those whose daily task is to strengthen the economy and enrich quality oflife. No longer do business and elected leaders need to choose between arts and economic prosperity. Nationally, as well as locally, the arts mean business! Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts The Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry in the Iowa Cultural Corridor Arts & Economic Prosperity III provides compelling new evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture are a significant industry in the Iowa Cultural Corridor-one that generates $63.08 million in local economic activity. This spending-$31.78 million by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and an additional $31.3 million in event-related spending by their audiences-supports 1,986 full-time equivalent jobs, generates $33.9 million in household income to local residents, and delivers $6.21 million in local and state government revenue. This economic impact study sends a strong signal that when we support the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, but we also invest in the Iowa Cultural Corridor's economic well-being. The Iowa Cultural Corridor is one of 156 communities that participated in Arts & Economic Prosperity III, the most comprehensive study of its kind ever conducted. It documents the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in 116 cities and counties, 35 multi- county regions, and five states-representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The diverse study regions range in population (4,000 to 3 million) and type (rural to urban). Researchers collected detailed expenditure and attendance data from 6,080 nonprofit arts and culture organizations and 94,478 of their attendees to measure total industry spending. Project economists customized input/output analysis models to calculate specific and reliable findings for each study region. This study focuses solely on the economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and event-related spending by their audiences. Not included in this study are spending by individual artists and the for-profit arts and culture sector (e.g., Broadway or the motion picture industry). Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts DEFINING ECONOMIC IMPACT This study uses four economic measures to define economic impact: full-time equivalent jobs, resident household income, and local and state government revenues. Full- Time Equivalent (FTE) Jobs describes the total amount of labor employed. Economists measure FTE jobs, not the total number of employees, because it is a more accurate measure that accounts for part-time employment. Resident Household Income (often called Personal Income) includes salaries, wages, and entrepreneurial income paid to local residents. It is the money residents earn and use to pay for food, mortgages, and other living expenses. Revenue to Local and State Government includes revenue from taxes (i.e., income, property, or sales) as well as funds from license fees, utility fees, filing fees, and other similar sources. 3 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ENTIRE NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE INDUSTRY IN THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR Total spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences totaled $63.08 million in the Iowa Cultural Corridor during 2005. The following table shows the direct economic impact of this spending-that is, the initial economic effect of these expenditures. DIRECT Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences) Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Total Expenditures $63,080,706 $198,873,390 $41,315,605 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 1,245 3,255 778 Resident Household Income $19,977,000 $54,983,000 $13,519,000 Local Government Revenue $1,122,000 $3,902,000 $845,000 State Government Revenue $1,784,000 $4,405,000 $1,593,000 These direct economic impacts create an additional indirect economic impact on the economy. The local expenditures continue to have an economic impact on the economy until the money eventually "leaks out" of the region (i.e., is spent outside the Iowa Cultural Corridor). The total economic impact is the combination of the direct economic impact and the indirect economic impact. The table below shows the total economic impact of the $63.08 million spent by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences during 2005. TOTAL Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences) Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Total Expenditures $63,080,706 $198,873,390 $41,315,605 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 1,986 6,289 1,386 Resident Household Income $33,899,000 $125,022,000 $26,369,000 Local Government Revenue $2,774,000 $8,502,000 $2,486,000 State Government Revenue $3,440,000 $8,272,000 $3,042,000 4 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts DIRECT AND INDIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT: How A DOLLAR IS RE-SPENT IN THE ECONOMY Arts & Economic Prosperity III uses a sophisticated economic analysis called input/output analysis to measure economic impact. It is a system of mathematical equations that combines statistical methods and economic theory. Input/output analysis enables economists to track how many times a dollar is "re-spent" within the local economy, and the economic impact generated by each round of spending. How can a dollar be re-spent? Consider the following example: A theater company purchases a gallon of paint from the local hardware store for $20, generating the direct economic impact of the expenditure. The hardware store then uses a portion of the aforementioned $20 to pay the sales clerk's salary; the sales clerk respends some of the money for groceries; the grocery store uses some of the money to pay its cashier; the cashier then spends some for the utility bill; and so on. The subsequent rounds of spending are the indirect economic impacts. Thus, the initial expenditure by the theater company was followed by four additional rounds of spending (by the hardware store, sales clerk, grocery store, and the cashier). The effect of the theater company's initial expenditure is the direct economic impact. The effects of the subsequent rounds of spending are all of the indirect impacts. The total impact is the sum of the direct and indirect impacts. A dollar "ripples" through communities very differently, which is why a customized input/output model was created for the Iowa Cultural Corridor. "Mayors understand well the connection between the arts industry and city revenues. Besides providing thousands of jobs, the arts industry generates billions in government and business revenues. Additionally, the arts have played an important role in the economic revitalization of many of our nation's cities." -Mayor Douglas H. Palmer Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey President, The United States Conference of Mayors Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 5 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SPENDING BY NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR Nonprofit arts and culture organizations are active contributors to their business community. They are employers, producers, and consumers. They are members of the chamber of commerce as well as key partners in the marketing and promotion of their cities, regions, and states. Spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations totaled $31.78 million in the Iowa Cultural Corridor during 2005. This spending is far-reaching: organizations pay employees, purchase supplies, contract for services, and acquire assets within their community. These actions, in turn, support jobs, create household income, and generate revenue to the local and state governments. Data were collected from 63 nonprofit arts and culture organizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor. Each provided detailed budget information about more than 40 expenditure categories for fiscal year 2005 (e.g., labor, payments to local and non-local artists, operations, materials, facilities, and asset acquisition) as well as their total attendance figures. The following tables demonstrate the direct and total impacts of this spending. DIRECT Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Total Expenditures $31,777,183 $130,174,511 $17,346,252 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 642 1,546 244 Resident Household Income $11,834,000 $41,827,000 $6,049,000 Local Government Revenue $325,000 $981,000 $179,000 State Government Revenue $424,000 $1,062,000 $200,000 TOTAL Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Total Expenditures $31,777,183 $130,174,511 $17,346,252 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 1,185 3,366 675 Resident Household Income $20,419,000 $87,380,000 $13,310,000 Local Government Revenue $1,102,000 $3,320,000 $719,000 State Government Revenue $1,219,000 $4,055,000 $770,000 6 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SPENDING BY NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE AUDIENCES IN THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR The nonprofit arts and culture, unlike most industries, leverage a significant amount of event-related spending by its audiences. For example, when patrons attend an arts event, they may pay to park their car in garage, purchase dinner at a restaurant, eat dessert after the show, and pay a babysitter upon their return home. This spending generates related commerce for local businesses such as restaurants, parking garages, hotels, and retail stores. To measure the impact of nonprofit arts and culture audiences in the Iowa Cultural Corridor, data were collected from 565 event attendees during 2006. Researchers used an audience-intercept methodology, a standard technique in which patrons complete a written survey about their event-related spending while attending the event. The 63 nonprofit arts and culture organizations that responded to the detailed organizational survey reported that the aggregate attendance to their events was 1.7 million. These attendees spent a total of $31.3 million, excluding the cost of event admission. The following tables demonstrate the direct and total impacts of this spending. DIRECT Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Audiences in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (excluding the cost of event admission) Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Total Expenditures $31,303,523 $92,755,761 $24,772,704 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 603 1,566 500 Resident Household Income $8,143,000 $19,780,000 $7,382,000 Local Government Revenue $797,000 $2,600,000 $516,000 State Government Revenue $1,360,000 $2,494,000 $1,282,000 TOTAL Economic Impact of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Audiences in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (excluding the cost of event admission) Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Total Expenditures $31,303,523 $92,755,761 $24,772,704 Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 801 2,301 711 Resident Household Income $13,480,000 $36,924,000 $13,059,000 Local Government Revenue $1,672,000 $4,283,000 $1,390,000 State Government Revenue $2,221,000 $4,345,000 $2,176,000 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 7 VISITORS SPEND MORE In addition to spending data, the 565 audience survey respondents were asked to provide the ZIP code of their primary residence, enabling researchers to determine which attendees were local (i.e., reside within the Iowa Cultural Corridor) and which were non-local (reside outside the Iowa Cultural Corridor). In the Iowa Cultural Corridor, 80 percent of the 1.7 million nonprofit arts attendees were local; 20 percent were non-local. Non-local arts and culture event attendees spent an average of 302 percent more than local attendees per person ($46.12 vs. $11.46). As would be expected from a traveler, higher spending was typically found in the categories of lodging, meals, and transportation. These data demonstrate that when a community attracts cultural tourists, it harnesses significant economic rewards. Event-Related Spending by Arts and Culture Event Attendees Totaled $31.3 million in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (excluding the cost of event admission) All Iowa Cultural Corridor Residents Non-Residents Event Attendees 1,353,959 342,306 1,696,265 80 percent 20 percent 100 percent $11.46 $46.12 $18.44 $15,516,370 $15,787,153 $31,303,523 Total Event Attendance Percent of Attendees Average Dollars Spent Per Attendee Total Event-Related Spending Nonprofit Arts and Culture Event Attendees Spend an Average of $18.44 Per Person in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (excluding the cost of event admission) Refreshments/Snacks During Event Meals Before/After Event Souvenirs and Gifts Clothing and Accessories Ground Transportation Event-Related Child Care Overnight Lodging (one night only) Other Total Per Person Spending Residents $2.55 $5.05 $1.51 $0.65 $1.30 $0.15 $0.08 $0.17 $11.46 Non-Residents $3.69 $12.85 $5.48 $3.75 $6.83 $0.00 $12.34 $1.18 $46.12 All Iowa Cultural Corridor Event Attendees $2.78 $6.62 $2.31 $1.27 $2.42 $0.12 $2.55 $0.37 $18.44 8 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Voluntarism and In-Kind Contributions AN ECONOMIC IMPACT BEYOND DOLLARS Arts & Economic Prosperity III reveals a significant contribution to nonprofit arts and culture organizations as a result of voluntarism. In 2005, 7,104 arts volunteers donated 249,575 hours to the Iowa Cultural Corridor's nonprofit arts and culture organizations. This represents a donation of time with an estimated value of $4,502,333 (Independent Sector estimates the value of the average 2005 volunteer hour to be $18.04).1 While these arts volunteers may not have an economic impact as defined in this study, they clearly have an enormous impact by helping the Iowa Cultural Corridor's nonprofit arts and culture organizations function as a viable industry. In addition, the nonprofit arts and culture organizations surveyed for this study were asked about the sources and value of their in-kind support. In-kind contributions are non-cash donations such as materials (e.g., office supplies from a local retailer), facilities (e.g., rent), and services (e.g., printing costs from a local printer). The 63 responding nonprofit arts and culture organizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor reported that they received in-kind contributions with an aggregate value of $2,056,492 during 2005. These contributions were received from a variety of sources including corporations, individuals, local and state arts agencies, and government. "The arts benefit communities as well as individuals. Cities and towns with flourishing cultural activities attract businesses and tourists and provide tremendous incentives for families. There are wonderful models in Massachusetts and across the country of communities that have integrated cultural institutions into revitalizations efforts. They have strengthened their economies and greatly improved quality of life in their neighborhoods." -Senator Edward Kennedy, Massachusetts Co-Chairman, Senate Cultural Caucus Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 9 "Across America, cities that once struggled economically are reinventing and rebuilding themselves by investing in arts and culture. Both are proven catalysts for growth and economic prosperity. By creating cultural hubs, nonprofit art businesses help cities define themselves, draw tourists, and attract investment. Federal support for America's nonprofit cultural organizations must go on if we hope to continue enjoying the substantial benefits they bring." -Representative Louise M. Slaughter, U.S. House of Representatives Co-Chair, Congressional Arts Caucus "This report reinforces why many cities and towns across the nation are stepping up to support the continued growth of arts and culture. Not only do the arts provide a much needed social escape for many in our communities - they also help drive local economies. Having an abundance of unique arts and events means more revenue for local businesses and makes our communities more attractive to young, talented professionals-whose decisions on where to start a career or business are increasingly driven by quality of life and the availability of cultural amenities." -Bart Peterson President, National League of Cities Mayor, Indianapolis, Indiana 10 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Conclusion The nonprofit arts and culture are a $63.08 million industry in the Iowa Cultural Corridor-one that supports 1,986 full-time equivalent jobs and generates $6.21 million in local and state government revenue. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations, which spend $31.78 million annually, leverage a remarkable $31.3 million in additional spending by arts and culture audiences-spending that pumps vital revenue into local restaurants, hotels, retail stores, parking garages, and other businesses in the Iowa Cultural Corridor. By demonstrating that investing in the arts and culture yields economic benefits, Arts & Economic Prosperity III lays to rest a common misconception: that communities support the arts and culture at the expense of local economic development. In fact, they are investing in an industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is a cornerstone of tourism. This report shows conclusively that the arts mean business in the Iowa Cultural Corridor! "In my own philanthropy and business endeavors I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities. As this study indicates, the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country." -Paul G. Allen Philanthropist Co-Founder, Microsoft Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 11 "On a personal level, I recognize the joyous celebration I experience from the arts and as a policy-maker, I recognize the tremendous economic contribution of the arts, from the most sophisticated urban center to the most precious rural community." -Senator Leticia Van de Putte, Texas President, National Conference of State Legislatures 12 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Arts & Economic Prosperity III Calculator ESTIMATING ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR To make it easier to compare the economic impacts of different organizations within the Iowa Cultural Corridor, researchers calculated the economic impact per $100,000 of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences. ECONOMIC IMPACT PER $100,000 OF SPENDING BY NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS For every $100,000 in spending by a nonprofit arts and culture organization in the Iowa Cultural Corridor, there was the following total economic impact. Ratios of Economic Impact Per $100,000 of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Oraanizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 3.73 3.02 3.46 Resident Household Income $64,257 $71,881 $71,221 Local Government Revenue $3,468 $3,944 $4,200 State Government Revenue $3,836 $4,554 $6,979 An Example of How to Use the Organizational Spending Calculator Table (above) An administrator from a nonprofit arts and culture organization that has total expenditures of $250,000 wants to determine the organization's total economic impact on full-time equivalent (FTE) employment in the Iowa Cultural Corridor. The administrator would: 1. Determine the amount spent by the nonprofit arts and culture organization; 2. Divide the total expenditure by 100,000; and 3. Multiply that figure by the FTE employment ratio per $100,000 for the Iowa Cultural Corridor. Thus, $250,000 divided by 100,000 equals 2.5; 2.5 times 3.73 (from the table above-Ratios of Economic Impact Per $100,000 of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Orf!anizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor) equals a total of 9.3 full-time equivalent jobs supported (both directly and indirectly) within the Iowa Cultural Corridor by that nonprofit arts and culture organization. Using the same procedure, the estimate can be calculated for resident household income and local and state government revenue. Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 13 ECONOMIC IMPACT PER $100,000 OF SPENDING BY NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE AUDIENCES The economic impact of event-related spending by arts audiences also can be derived for individual or groups of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and events in the Iowa Cultural Corridor. The first step is to determine the total estimated event-related spending by arts and culture event attendees (excluding the cost of admission). To derive this figure, multiply the average per person event-related expenditure in the Iowa Cultural Corridor by the total event attendance. The ratios of economic impact per $100,000 in spending then can be used to determine the total economic impact of the total estimated audience spending. Average Per Person Event-Related Spending by All Arts and Culture Event Attendees in the Iowa Cultural Corridor (excluding the cost of event admission) Refreshments/Snacks During Event Meals Before/After Event Souvenirs and Gifts Clothing and Accessories Ground Transportation Event-Related Child Care Overnight Lodging (one night only) Other Total Per Person Spending Iowa Cultural Corridor $2.78 $6.62 $2.31 $1.27 $2.42 $0.12 $2.55 $0.37 $18.44 Median of Similar Study Regions Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 $3.44 $10.55 $4.40 $1.74 $2.89 $0.39 $5.14 $1.10 $29.65 National Median $2.94 $10.06 $3.90 $1.62 $2.72 $0.34 $5.01 $1.20 $27.79 Ratios of Economic Impact Per $100,000 of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Audiences in the Iowa Cultural Corridor Median of Similar Study Regions Iowa Cultural Corridor Pop. = 500,000 to 999,999 National Median Full-Time Equivalent Jobs 2.56 2.67 2.60 Resident Household Income $43,062 $43,685 $47,591 Local Government Revenue $5,341 $5,127 $4,628 State Government Revenue $7,095 $5,386 $8,586 14 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts An Example of How to Use the Audience Spending Calculator Tables (on the preceding page) An administrator wants to determine the total economic impact of the 25,000 total attendees to his/her organization's nonprofit arts and culture events on full-time equivalent (FTE) employment in the Iowa Cultural Corridor. The administrator would: 1. Determine the total estimated audience spending by multiplying the average per person expenditure for the Iowa Cultural Corridor by the total attendance to nonprofit arts and culture events; 2. Divide the resulting total estimated audience spending by 100,000; and 3. Multiply that figure by the FTE employment ratio per $100,000 for the Iowa Cultural Corridor. Thus, 25,000 times $18.44 (from the top table on the preceding page-Average Per Person Event-Related Spending by Arts and Culture Event Attendees in the Iowa Cultural Corridor) equals $461,000; $461,000 divided by 100,000 equals 4.61; 4.61 times 2.56 (from the bottom table on the preceding page-Ratios of Economic Impact Per $100,000 of Spending by Nonprofit Arts and Culture Audiences in the Iowa Cultural Corridor) equals a total of 11.8 full-time equivalent jobs supported (both directly and indirectly) within the Iowa Cultural Corridor by that nonprofit arts and culture organization. Using the same procedure, the estimate can be calculated for resident household income and local and state government revenue. "We in the public sector need to keep in mind what an important role the arts play in economic development. Part of a community's vibrancy is defined by its arts and culture quality and diversity. All the things we do at the county level to support the arts can make a difference and I encourage county officials to step up to make sure their communities understand the linkage between local economic development and the arts." -Linda Langston Linn County Supervisor, Iowa Chair, Arts Commission, National Association of Counties Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 15 "North Dakota's participation in this study shows the economic impact the arts can have in rural and urban economies alike. We look forward to the state arts council further exploring the role of arts in rural economic development." -Jack Dalrymple Lt. Governor, North Dakota Chair Elect, National Lieutenant Governors Association 16 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Comparisons with Similarly Populated Study Regions For the purpose ofthis study, the Iowa Cultural Corridor is defined as Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, and Washington Counties. Using this definition, the population of the Iowa Cultural Corridor was estimated to be 512,887 during 2005 according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. The table below compares the economic impact results for the Iowa Cultural Corridor with those of other regional study participants. For more comparisons, data tables containing the detailed survey results for all 156 communities that participated in Arts & Economic Prosperity III are located in Appendix A of the full National Report. All three national study reports are available for download and purchase at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/EconomicImpact, including the Highlights Brochure, the Summary Report, and the full National Report. Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts Industry: The Iowa Cultural Corridor Compared to Similarly Populated Study Regions with Populations of 500,000 to 999,999 (Listed by Population in Ascending Order) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Industry Expenditures Full-Time Resident Local State 2005 (Organizations Equivalent Household Government Government Study Region Population & Audiences) Jobs Income Revenue Revenue Wood River Valley, 10 12,172 $6,182,993 161 $2,849,000 $130,000 $341,000 Portsmouth Seacoast Area (NH,ME) 36,368 $38,180,594 1,161 $22,932,000 $2,486,000 $1,897,000 Greater Minot, NO 78,817 $8,563,140 188 $3,362,000 $363,000 $476,000 Black Hills Region, SO 178,840 $162,082,251 4,380 $84,034,000 $10,003,000 $10,290,000 Fargo-Moorhead Region (NO,MN) 184,857 $41,315,605 1,386 $26,369,000 $1,933,000 $2,990,000 Washington and Chisago Counties, MN 367,295 $3,692,715 82 $1,482,000 $83,000 $254,000 Northwest Arkansas 367,295 $16,210,374 518 $9,791,000 $342,000 $1,123,000 Northeast Wisconsin 374,625 $10,751,805 370 $7,142,000 $460,000 $726,000 Iowa Cultural Corridor 512,887 $63,080,706 1,986 $33,899,000 $2,774,000 $3,440,000 St. Croix Valley Region (WI,MN) 527,870 $16,450,861 384 $7,161,000 $435,000 $1,144,000 Northwest Louisiana 569,974 $89,771,334 2,367 $49,859,000 $6,942,000 $5,920,000 Greater Columbia, SC 575,350 $56,255,506 2,206 $38,416,000 $2,689,000 $3,801,000 Lehigh Valley, PA 680,159 $169,109,467 6,216 $92,956,000 $6,817,000 $11,130,000 East Maricopa County, AZ 838,862 $82,687,274 2,512 $49,785,000 $3,395,000 $4,836,000 Greater Buffalo, NY 1,147,711 $155,294,034 4,740 $95,904,000 $14,902,000 $9,150,000 Greater Portland, OR 1,523,690 $374,753,836 11,858 $236,061,000 $15,773,000 $15,919,000 Greater Harrisburg, PA 1,546,753 $62,115,008 2,123 $40,704,000 $2,862,000 $4,204,000 Kansas City Metro Region (MO,KS) 1,609,434 $279,328,031 8,789 $231,542,000 $9,538,000 $13,707,000 Greater Birmingham, AL 1,634,707 $136,448,046 4,397 $87,031,000 $5,623,000 $7,638,000 Greater Cincinnati Region (OH,KY,IN) 1,940,545 $279,856,713 9,675 $189,514,000 $14,118,000 $18,873,000 Greater Milwaukee, WI 1,968,951 $249,720,184 8,359 $164,580,000 $14,673,000 $18,245,000 Minnesota Twin Cities' Metro Region 2,746,987 $719,504,854 19,069 $568,742,000 $17,268,000 $62,839,000 Central Florida Region 3,497,472 $165,312,100 5,661 $111,717,000 $8,966,000 $11,720,000 Greater Washington Metro Region 3,684,021 $1,156,704,133 26,731 $607,976,000 $50,380,000 $37,331,000 Greater Philadelphia, PA 3,890,181 $1,335,924,526 35,827 $763,117,000 $67,326,000 $84,368,000 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 17 "The arts have been and continue to be an important part of Arizona's culture. By igniting the mind, the arts can spark new ways of thinking, communicating, and doing business. -Janet Napolitano Governor, Arizona Chair, National Governors Association 18 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts About This Study The Arts & Economic Prosperity III study was conducted by Americans for the Arts to document the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry in 156 communities and regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multi-county regions, and five states )-representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The diverse communities range in population (4,000 to 3 million) and type (rural to urban). The study focuses solely on nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences. Public arts councils and public presenting facilities/institutions are included as are select programs embedded within another organization (that have their own budget and playa substantial role in the cultural life of the community). The study excludes spending by individual artists and the for-profit arts and entertainment sector (e.g., Broadway or the motion picture industry). Detailed expenditure data were collected from 6,080 arts and culture organizations and 94,478 of their attendees. The project economists, from the Georgia Institute of Technology, customized input/output analysis models for each study region to provide specific and reliable economic impact data about their nonprofit arts and culture industry, specifically full-time equivalent jobs, household income, and local and state government revenue. THE 156 LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDY PARTNERS Americans for the Arts published a Call for Participants in 2005 seeking communities interested in participating in the Arts & Economic Prosperity III study. Of the more than 200 potential partners that expressed interest, 156 agreed to participate and complete four participation criteria: (l) identify and code the universe of nonprofit arts and culture organizations in their study region; (2) disseminate, Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts collect, and review for accuracy expenditure surveys from those organizations; (3) conduct audience- intercept surveys at a minimum of 16 diverse arts events; and (4) pay a modest cost-sharing fee (no community was refused participation for an inability to pay). The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance responded to the 2005 Call for Participants, and agreed to complete the four participation criteria. SURVEYS OF NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS Each of the 156 study regions attempted to identify its complete universe of nonprofit arts and culture organizations using the Urban Institute's National Taxonomy of Exempt Entity (NTEE)2 codes as a guideline. Eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations-those whose primary purpose is to promote appreciation for and understanding of the visual, performing, folk, and media arts-received a web-based survey. Sent via email, the survey collected detailed information about their 2005 fiscal year expenditures in more than 40 expenditure categories, including labor, local and non-local artists, operations, materials, facilities, and asset acquisition. Data were collected from 6,080 organizations for this study. Response rates for the 156 communities averaged 41.3 percent and ranged from 10.4 percent to 100 percent. Responding organizations had budgets ranging from a low of $0 to a high of $159.2 million. Each study region's 19 results are based solely on the actual survey data collected, not on fiscal projections. The less-than-l 00 percent response rates suggest an understatement of the economic impact findings in most of the individual study regions. The following NTEE2 categories of nonprofit arts, culture, and humanities organizations were included in this study: . A02, Management and Technical Assistance Organizations A03, Professional Societies and Associations AOS, Research Institutes and Policy Analysis Organizations All, Single Support Organizations A12, Fund Raising and Fund Distributing Organizations A23, Cultural and Ethnic Awareness Organizations A24, Folk Arts and Traditional Arts Organizations A2S, Arts Education Organizations A26, Arts Councils and City Presenting Facilities A31, Film and Video Organizations A32, Public Access Television Studios A40, Visual Arts Organizations A4S, Architectural Organizations A46, Drawing Organizations A47, Ceramic Arts Organizations A48, Art Conservation Organizations ASI, Art Museums AS2, Children's Museums AS3, Folk Arts and Ethnic Museums AS4, History Museums ASS, Marine and Maritime Museums AS6, Natural History and Natural Science Museums AS7, Science and Technology Museums AS8, Sports and Hobby Museums AS9, Specialized Museums A61, Performing Arts Centers A62, Dance Organizations A63, Ballet Organizations A64, Choreography Organizations A6S, Theaters A66, Playwriting Organizations A67, Musical Theaters A68, Music Organizations A69, Symphony Orchestras A6A, Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . A6B, Singing or Choral Organizations A6C, Music Groups, Bands, or Ensembles A6D, Music Composition Organizations A6E, Performing Arts Schools A71, Art History Organizations A 76, Literary Service Organizations and Activities A82, Historical Societies A84, Fairs, Festivals, and other Commemorative Events A91, Artist Service Organizations . . . . . . . . In the Iowa Cultural Corridor, 63 of the 113 total eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations identified by the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance responded to the survey-a response rate of 56 percent. The responding organizations had a range of operating budgets from $463 to $4,371,259. SURVEYS OF NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE AUDIENCES Audience-intercept surveying, a common and accepted research method, was completed in 152 of the 156 study regions to measure spending by audiences at nonprofit arts and culture events. Patrons were asked to complete a short survey while attending an event. A total of94,478 attendees completed the survey for an average of 673 surveys per community. The randomly selected respondents provided itemized expenditure data on attendance- related activities such as meals, souvenirs, transportation, and lodging. Data were collected throughout 2006 (to guard against seasonal spikes or drop-offs in attendance) as well as at a broad range of events (a night at the opera will typically yield more spending than a Saturday children's theater production, for example). Using total attendance data for 2005 (collected from the organization surveys), standard statistical methods were then used to derive a reliable estimate of total expenditures by attendees in each community. The survey respondents provided information about the entire party with whom they were attending the event. With an average travel party size of three people, these data actually Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts represent the spending patterns of more than 280,000 attendees, significantly increasing the reliability of the data. In the Iowa Cultural Corridor, a total of 565 audience intercept surveys were collected from attendees to nonprofit arts and culture events during 2006. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS A common theory of community growth is that an area must export goods and services if it is to prosper economically. This theory is called economic-base theory, and it depends on dividing the economy into two sectors: the export sector and the local sector. Exporters, such as automobile manufacturers, hotels, and department stores, obtain income from customers outside of the community. This "export income" then enters the local economy in the form of salaries, purchases of materials, dividends, and so forth, and becomes income to local residents. Much of it is re- spent locally; some, however, is spent for goods imported from outside of the community. The dollars re-spent locally have a positive economic impact as they continue to circulate through the local economy. This theory applies to arts organizations as well as to other producers. STUDYING ECONOMIC IMPACT USING INPUT/OUTPUT ANALYSIS To derive the most reliable economic impact data, input-output analysis is used to measure the impact of expenditures by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences. This is a highly regarded type of economic analysis that has been the basis for two Nobel Prizes in economics. The models are systems of mathematical equations that combine statistical methods and economic theory in an area of study called econometrics. The analysis traces how many times a dollar is re-spent within the local economy before it leaks out, and it quantifies the economic impact of each round of spending. This Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts form of economic analysis is well suited for this study because it can be customized specifically to each community. An input/output model was customized for the Iowa Cultural Corridor based on the local dollar flow between 533 finely detailed industries within its economy. This was accomplished by using detailed data on employment, incomes, and government revenues provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce (e.g., County Business Patterns, Regional Economic Information System, Survey of State and Local Finance), local tax data (sales taxes, property taxes, and miscellaneous local option taxes), as well as the survey data from the responding nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences. THE INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESS The input-output model is based on a table of 533 finely detailed industries showing local sales and purchases. The local and state economy of each community is researched so the table can be customized for each community. The basic purchase patterns for local industries are derived from a similar table for the U.S. economy for 2002 (the latest detailed data available from the U.S. Department of Commerce). The table is first reduced to reflect the unique size and industry mix of the local economy, based on data from County Business Patterns and the Regional Economic Information System of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is then adjusted so that only transactions with local businesses are recorded in the inter-industry part of the table. This technique compares supply and demand and estimates the additional imports or exports required to make total supply equal total demand. The resulting table shows the detailed sales and purchase patterns of the local industries. The 533-industry table is then aggregated to reflect the general activities of 32 industries plus local households, creating a total of33 industries. To 21 trace changes in the economy, each column is converted to show the direct requirements per dollar of gross output for each sector. This direct- requirements table represents the "recipe" for producing the output of each industry. The economic impact figures for Arts & Economic Prosperity 111 were computed using what is called an "iterative" procedure. This process uses the sum of a power series to approximate the solution to the economic model. This is what the process looks like in matrix algebra: T = IX + AX + A2X + A3X + ... + AnX. T is the solution, a column vector of changes in each industry's outputs caused by the changes represented in the column vector X. A is the 33 by 33 direct- requirements matrix. This equation is used to trace the direct expenditures attributable to nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences. A multiplier effect table is produced that displays the results of this equation. The total column is T. The initial expenditure to be traced is IX (I is the identity matrix, which is operationally equivalent to the number 1 in ordinary algebra). Round 1 is AX, the result of multiplying the matrix A by the vector X (the outputs required of each supplier to produce the goods and services purchased in the initial change under study). END NOTES Round 2 is A2X, which is the result of multiplying the matrix A by Round 1 (it answers the same question applied to Round 1: "What are the outputs required of each supplier to produce the goods and services purchased in Round 1 of this chain of events?"). Each of columns 1 through 12 in the multiplier effects table represents one of the elements in the continuing but diminishing chain of expenditures on the right side of the equation. Their sum, T, represents the total production required in the local economy in response to arts activities. Calculation of the total impact of the nonprofit arts on the outputs of other industries (T) can now be converted to impacts on the final incomes to local residents by multiplying the outputs produced by the ratios of household income to output and employment to output. Thus, the employment impact of changes in outputs due to arts expenditures is calculated by multiplying elements in the column of total outputs by the ratio of employment to output for the 32 industries in the region. Changes in household incomes, local government revenues, and state government revenues due to nonprofit arts expenditures are similarly transformed. The same process is also used to show the direct impact on incomes and revenues associated with the column of direct local expenditures. Giving and Volunteering in the United States 2005, Independent Sector, 2006. 2 The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)-developed by the National Center for Charitable Statistics at the Urban Institute-is a definitive classification system for nonprofit organizations recognized as tax exempt by the Internal Revenue Code. This system divides the entire universe of nonprofit organizations in ten broad categories, including "Arts, Culture, and Humanities." The Urban Institute estimates that 100,000 are in operation in 2007. 22 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Frequently Used Terms This section provides a glossary of economic impact terminology, sorted alphabetically in ascending order. CULTURAL TOURISM Travel directed toward experiencing the arts, heritage, and special character of a place. DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT A measure of the economic effect of the initial expenditure within a community. For example, when the symphony pays its players, each musician's salary, the associated government taxes, and full-time equivalent employment status represent the direct economic impact. DIRECT EXPENDITURES The first round of expenditures in the economic cycle. A paycheck from the symphony to the violin player and a ballet company's purchase of dance shoes are examples of direct expenditures. ECONOMETRICS The process of using statistical methods and economic theory to develop a system of mathematical equations that measures the flow of dollars between local industries. The input-output model developed for this study is an example of an econometric model. ECONOM ETRICIAN An economist who designs, builds, and maintains econometric models. FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) JOBS A term that describes the total amount of labor employed. Economists measure FTE jobs-not the total number of employees-because it is a more accurate measure of total employment. It is a manager's discretion to hire one full- time employee, two half-time employees, four quarter-time employees, etc. Almost always, more people are affected than are reflected in the number of FTE jobs reported due to the abundance of part-time employment, especially in the nonprofit arts and culture industry. INDIRECT IMPACT Each time a dollar changes hands, there is a measurable economic impact. When people and businesses receive money, they re-spend much of that money locally. Indirect impact measures the effect of this re-spending onjobs, household income, and revenue to local and state government. It is often referred to as secondary spending or the dollars "rippling" through a community. When funds are eventually spent non-locally, they are considered to have "leaked out" of the community and therefore cease to have a local economic impact. Indirect impact is the sum of the impact of all rounds of spending. Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 23 INPUT-OUTPUT ANALYSIS A system of mathematical equations that combines statistical methods and economic theory in an area of economic study called econometrics. Economists use this model (occasionally called an inter-industry model) to measure how many times a dollar is re-spent in, or "ripples" through, a community before it leaks out (see Leakage). The model is based on a matrix that tracks the dollar flow between 533 finely detailed industries in each community. It allows researchers to determine the economic impact of local spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations on jobs, household income, and government revenue. LEAKAGE The money that community members spend outside of a community. This non-local spending has no economic impact within the community. A ballet company purchasing shoes from a non-local manufacturer is an example of leakage. If the shoe company were local, the expenditure would remain within the community and create another round of spending by the shoe company. MULTIPLIER (often called Economic Activity Multiplier) An estimate of the number of times that a dollar changes hands within the community before it leaks out of the community (for example, the theater pays the actor, the actor spends money at the grocery store, the grocery store pays its cashier, and so on). This estimate is quantified as one number by which all expenditures are multiplied. For example, if the arts are a $10 million industry and a multiplier of three is used, then it is estimated that these arts organizations have a total economic impact of $30 million. The convenience of a multiplier is that it is one simple number; its shortcoming, however, is its reliability. Users rarely note that the multiplier is developed by making gross estimates of the industries within the local economy with no allowance for differences in the characteristics of those industries, usually resulting in an overestimation of the economic impact. In contrast, the input-output model employed in Arts & Economic Prosperity III is a type of economic analysis tailored specifically to each community and, as such, provides more reliable and specific economic impact results. RESIDENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME (often called Personal Income) The salaries, wages, and entrepreneurial income residents earn and use to pay for food, mortgages, and other living expenses. It is important to note that resident household income is not just salary. When a business receives money, for example, the owner usually takes a percentage of the profit, resulting in income for the owner. REVENUE TO LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT Local and state government revenue is not derived exclusively from income, property, sales, and other taxes. It also includes license fees, utility fees, user fees, and filing fees. Local government revenue includes funds to city and county government, schools, and special districts. 24 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Frequently Asked Questions This section answers some common questions about this study and the methology used to complete it. How WERE THE 156 PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS SELECTED? In 2005, Americans for the Arts published a Call for Participants for communities interested in participating in the Arts & Economic Prosperity III study. Of the more than 200 participants that expressed interest, 156 agreed to participate and complete four participation criteria: (l) identifY and code the universe of nonprofit arts and culture organizations in their study region; (2) disseminate, collect, and review for accuracy expenditure surveys from those organizations; (3) conduct audience-intercept surveys at a minimum of 15 diverse arts events; and (4) pay a modest cost-sharing fee (no community was refused participation for an inability to pay). How WERE THE ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH COMMUNITY SELECTED? Local partners attempted to identify their universe of nonprofit arts and culture organizations using the Urban Institute's National Taxonomy of Exempt Entity (NTEE) codes as a guideline. Eligible organizations included those whose primary purpose is to promote appreciation for and understanding of the visual, performing, folk, and media arts. Public arts councils, public presenting facilities or institutions, and embedded organizations that have their own budget also were included if they playa substantial role in the cultural life of the community. WHAT TYPE OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS WAS DONE TO DETERMINE THE STUDY RESULTS? An input-output analysis model was customized for each of the participating communities and regions to determine the local economic impact their nonprofit arts and culture organizations and arts audiences. Americans for the Arts, which conducted the research, worked with a highly regarded economist to design the input-output model used for this study. WHAT OTHER INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED IN ADDITION TO THE ARTS SURVEYS? In addition to detailed expenditure data provided by the surveyed organizations, extensive wage, labor, tax, and commerce data were collected from local, state, and federal governments for use in the input-output model. WHY DOESN'T THIS STUDY USE A MULTIPLIER? When many people hear about an economic impact study, they expect the result to be quantified in what is often called a multiplier or an economic activity multiplier. The economic activity multiplier is an estimate of the number of times a dollar changes hands within the community (e.g., a theater pays its actor, the actor spends money at the grocery store, the grocery store pays the cashier, and so on). It is quantified as one number by which expenditures are multiplied. The convenience of the multiplier is that it is one simple number. Users rarely note, however, that the multiplier is developed by making gross estimates of the industries within the local economy and does not allow for differences in the characteristics of those industries. Using an economic activity multiplier usually results in an overestimation of the economic impact and therefore lacks reliability. Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts 25 How IS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER INDUSTRIES? Any time money changes hands there is a measurable economic impact. Social service organizations, libraries, and all entities that spend money have an economic impact. What makes the economic impact of arts and culture organizations unique is that, unlike most other industries, they induce large amounts of related spending by their audiences. For example, when patrons attend a performing arts event, they may purchase dinner at a restaurant, eat dessert after the show, and return home and pay the baby-sitter. All of these expenditures have a positive and measurable impact on the economy. WILL MY LOCAL LEGISLATORS BELIEVE THESE RESULTS? Yes, this study makes a strong argument to legislators, but you may need to provide them with some extra help. It will be up to the user of this report to educate the public about economic impact studies in general and the results of this study in particular. The user may need to explain (1) the study methodology used; (2) that economists created an input-output model for each community and region in the study; and (3) the difference between input-output analysis and a multiplier. The good news is that as the number of economic impact studies completed by arts organizations and other special interest areas increases, so does the sophistication of community leaders whose influence these studies are meant to affect. Today, most decision makers want to know what methodology is being used and how and where the data were gathered. You can be confident that the input-output analysis used in this study is a highly regarded model in the field of economics (the basis of two Nobel Prizes in economics). However, as in any professional field, there is disagreement about procedures, jargon, and the best way to determine results. Ask 12 artists to define art and you will get 24 answers; expect the same of economists. You may meet an economist who believes that these studies should be done differently (for example, a cost-benefit analysis of the arts). How CAN A COMMUNITY NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE ARTS AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY III STUDY APPLY THESE RESULTS? Because of the variety of communities studied and the rigor with which the Arts & Economic Prosperity III study was conducted, nonprofit arts and culture organizations located in communities that were not part of the study can estimate their local economic impact. Estimates can be derived by using the Arts & Economic Prosperity III Calculator (found at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/EconomicImpact). Additionally, users will find sample PowerPoint presentations, press releases, Op-Ed, and other strategies for proper application of their estimated economic impact data. 26 Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts In Appreciation Americans for the Arts expresses its gratitude to the many people and organizations who made Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences in the Iowa Cultural Corridor possible and assisted in its coordination and production. Generous funding for this project was provided by the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, which also served as the local project partner and as such was responsible for the local implentation and data collection requirements of the study. Special thanks to the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and The Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts for their financial support of the national implementation of Arts & Economic Prosperity III. THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR'S PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS This study could not have been completed without the cooperation of the 63 nonprofit arts and culture organizations in the Iowa Cultural Corridor, listed below, that provided detailed financial and event attendance information about their organization. African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa, Amana Arts Guild, Amana Heritage Society, Arts Iowa City, Brucemore Inc., Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers, Cedar Rapids Iowa Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Cedar Rapids Symphony, Cedar Rock, Chamber Singers ofIowa City, Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids/Playtime Poppy, City Circle Acting Company of Coralville, Coe College Marquis Series, Coralville Public Library, Cornell College Music Mondays, Englert Civic Theatre, Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, Fifteen in 5 New Bohemia Group, Follies, Friends of Historic Preservation, Habeas Corpus, Hancher Auditorium, Heartland Harmony Barbershop Chorus, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association, Independence Public Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts Library, James Gang Exodus Music Festival, Johnson County Historical Society, Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble, Kalona Public Library, KCCK-FM, Legion Arts, Lisbon Public Library, Marion Arts Festival, Marion Big Band, Marion Chamber of Commerce, Marion Historical Museum, Mount Vernon Area Arts Council, Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre, Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine Children's and Youth Choirs, Muscatine Elks Chanters Ltd., Muscatine History and Industry Center, Musick's Feast, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Old Capitol Museum, Old Creamery Theatre Company, Paramount Theatre, Red Cedar Chamber Music, Riverside Theatre, Science Station, SPT Theatre Company, Stage Left Productions, Summer of the Arts, The Iowa Children's Museum, University ofIowa Museum of Art, Urban Theater Project of Iowa, Ushers Ferry Historic Village, and WSUIIKSUI Live Events. THE IOWA CULTURAL CORRIDOR'S PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ARTS AND CULTURE PATRONS Additionally, this study could not have been completed without the cooperation of the 565 arts and culture patrons who generously took the time to complete the audience-intercept survey while attending an arts and culture event in the Iowa Cultural Corridor. 27 AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS' 156 ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY III NATIONAL STUDY PARTNER REGIONS The following are the 156 communities and regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multi-county regions, and five states) that participated in the national study, representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Jefferson County, AL; Greater Birmingham Region, AL; Anchorage, AK; Homer, AK; Chandler, AZ; Eastern Maricopa County, AZ; Mesa, AZ, Phoenix, AZ; Pima County, AZ, Tempe, AZ; Northwest Arkansas Region, AR; Fullerton, CA; Glendale, CA; Humboldt County, CA; Laguna Beach, CA; Pasadena, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara County, CA; Santa Clara County, CA; Santa Cruz County, CA; Sonoma County, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; Boulder, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Gunnison County, CO; Loveland, CO; Greater Hartford, CT; Dover, DE; Wilmington, DE; the State of Delaware; Washington, DC; Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Region; Alachua County, FL; Bay County, FL; Broward County, FL; Central Florida Region; Miami, FL; Miami Beach, FL; Miami-Dade County, FL; Orange County, FL; Orlando, FL; Palm Beach County; FL; Pine lias County, FL; Winter Park, FL; Atlanta, GA; Savannah, GA; the Island of Maui, HI; Boise, ID; Wood River Valley Region, ID; Champaign County, IL; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Saint Joseph County, IN; Iowa Cultural Corridor Region; Salina, KS; Sedgwick County, KS; Louisville-Jefferson County, KY; Northwest Louisiana Region; Portland, ME; Baltimore, MD; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George's County, MD; Pittsfield, MA; Kalamazoo County, MI; Brainerd Lakes Region, MN; Central Minnesota; East Central Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN; Minnesota Arrowhead Region; Minnesota Lake Region; Minnesota Twin Cities' Metropolitan Region; North Central Minnesota; Northwest Minnesota; Saint Cloud, MN; Saint Paul, MN; South Central Minnesota; Southeast Minnesota; Southwest Minnesota; Washington and Chicago Counties, MN; the State of Minnesota; Lauderdale County, MS; Metropolitan Kansas City Region, MO/KS; Saint Louis City and County, MO; Missoula, MT; Lincoln, NE; Portsmouth Seacoast Area, NH/ME; Newark, NJ; New Brunswick, NJ; Dofta Ana County, NM; Buncombe County, NC; Forsyth County, NC; Guildford County, NC; Mecklenburg County, NC; Wake County, NC; Fargo-Moorhead Region, ND/MN; Greater Minot Region, ND; the State of North Dakota; Clark County, NV; Greater Buffalo Region, NY; Monroe County, NY; Orange County, NY; Suffolk County, NY; Ulster County, NY; Westchester County, NY; Greater Columbus, OH; Greater Cincinnati 28 Region, OH/KY/IN; Mansfield, OH; Tulsa, OK; Greater Portland Region, OR; Josephine County, OR; Allegheny County, P A; Bradford County, P A; Erie County, P A; Greater Harrisburg Region, P A; Greater Philadelphia Region, P A; Lackawanna County, P A; Lancaster, P A; Luzerne County, P A; Lehigh Valley Region, P A; Philadelphia County, P A; Somerset County, P A; the State of Pennsylvania; Providence, RI; Greater Columbia; SC; Black Hills Region, SD; Nashville-Davidson County, TN; Abilene, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Iron County, UT; Greater Burlington, VT; Windham County, VT; Alexandria, VA; Arlington County, V A; Fairfax, V A; Fairfax County, V A; Bainbridge Island, W A; Seattle, W A; Tacoma, W A; Whatcom County, W A; Wheeling, WV; Dane County, WI; Greater Milwaukee Region, WI; La Crosse, WI; Marathon County, WI; Milwaukee County, WI; Northeast Wisconsin Region, WI; Oshkosh, WI; Pierce County, WI; Polk County, WI; St. Croix County, WI; St. Croix Valley Region, WI; the State of Wisconsin; and Teton County, WY. Arts & Economic Prosperity 11/ I Americans for the Arts "There is no better indicator of the spiritual health of our city, its neighborhoods, and the larger region than the state of the arts. The arts deepen our understanding of the human spirit, extend our capacity to comprehend the lives of others, allow us to imagine a more just and humane world. Through their diversity of feeling, their variety of form, their multiplicity of inspiration, the arts make our culture richer and more reflective." -Jonathan Fanton President MacArthur Foundation "As Chainnan of the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce, I visited almost every city and town in the state. There is a visible difference in places with an active cultural community. I see people looking for places to park, stores staying open late, and restaurants packed with customers. The business day is extended and the cash registers are ringing. " -Ken Ferguson Chairman and CEO, NBanC Past President, American Bankers Association PARTNERS II "II 0 National Association ~ounties I~ 11 J ~ ~- '~ - ~ ~ ~ The Voice of America's Counties National League of Cities . WClW> Wz!;(o. ~C;Cl:o i:4;O~ ::ECl:0.1- o:::lCl:Z u88:3 Z - UJ J: 0. ~ Grantmakers ~ in the Arts I '''\\ 111111 NATIONAL CONFER.ENCE of STATE LEGISLATUR.ES The Forum for America's Ideas ..;..~ .,-~ - ... t -~........ ....,. r:.. ,.....1: .. . t ECIC~G From Council Member Vanderhoef ~ MAY.J~ SERVING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN BENTON, IOWA, JONES, JOHNSON, LINN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS SOLID WASTE PLANNING Summer treasure hunt hits the road Hundreds of young readers will follow Kristin Simon, ECICOG solid waste planner, as she leads them on a hunt for treasure in the things we bury every day. Based on Richard Scarry's book, The Treasure Hunt, Simon will present a program at libraries throughout the region teaching young people how things like plastic bottles and bags can be turned into new products like carpeting and decking. Each year, the solid waste commissions in the ECICQG solid waste planning area provide funding to support the summer library reading program. Developed by Simon, the programs teach lessons in recycling and solid waste management through games, activities, and the reading of a previously published children's book. Currently, more than twenty-five presentations are scheduled in June, July and August. For more information, contact Kristin Simon at the ECICOG offices (ext. 26). 2004 Presentation 2005 Presentation TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IDOT offers small town sign replacement program The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has reorganized its Small Town Sign Replacement Program to provide signs to Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or less. With a focus on safety, the program will assist communities in replacing STOP, STOP AHEAD, DO NOT ENTER, and One- and Two-Direction Arrow signs. Posts and fasteners may also be provided. The program will only replace existing deficient signs, and cannot assist with new installations. Cities must complete an assessment of the condition of current signs prior to submitting an application to the IDOT. For additional information about the program, visit the IDOT website at www.dot.state.ia.us/traffic/smalltownsign.htm or contact Jeff Stratton, Program Coordinator, Office of Traffic and Safety, IDOT, at 515.239.1154 or jeff.stratton@dotiowa.gov. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~nsus 2010 Gear up for LUCA The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) program provides an opportunity for local governments to ensure the most accurate census count for their community in 20 I O. Basically, LUCA is a process by which communities review the address list for accuracy and updates, and provide the results of that review to the Census Bureau. Advance-notice letters regarding LUCA were sent to mayors and other appropriate government contacts in January 2007. In July 2007, those same individuals will receive invitation letters and registration materials to participate in the program. Once registered, a community has until April 2008 to review and re-submit the address list to the Census Bureau. Be on the look out for the LUCA invitation letter in July, and plan to participate. For more information about LUCA, visit the Census Bureau website at www.census.gov or contact Beth Henning at the State Data Center, 515.281.4350. Calendar June 14 ECICOG SWTAC Meeting, ECICOG offices, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 1 :00 p.m. June 28 ECICOG Board of Directors Meeting, ECICOG offices, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 1 :00 p.m. July 4 ECICOG offices closed in observance of Independence Day holiday July 12 ECICOG SWT AC Meeting, location TBA, 1 :00 p.m. The ECICOG Board of Directors traditionally authorizes the Executive Committee to meet on behalf of the Board in the month of July. Such authorization and a meeting date for the Executive Committee will be established at the June 28th Board meeting. ECICOG was established in 1973 to promote regional cooperation and provide professional planning services to local governments in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington Counties. ECICOG also provides solid waste planning services to Tama County and transportation planning services to Cedar County. Members of the ECICOG Board of Directors: Lu Barron Richard Cicalo Leo Cook Bill Daily Gary Edwards Jennifer Fischer Don Gray Dennis Hansen Pat Harney Ann Hearn Henry Herwig James Houser Don Magdefrau Charles Montross Randy Payne Ed Raber Justin Shields Dee Vanderhoef David Vermedahl (Chair) Larry Wilson Linda Yoder ECICOG Staff EXT Doug Elliott, Executive Director 22 Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant 20 Mary Rump, Transportation Services 28 Robyn Jacobson, Transportation Services 34 Chad Sands, AICP, Comm. Development 27 Lisa Marie Garlich, Comm. Development 33 Lisa Treharne, Comm. Development 29 Cary Stowe, Housing Services 24 Jennifer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning 31 Kristin Simon, Solid Waste Planning 26 Dick Stater, Iowa Waste Exchange 21 East Central Iowa Council of Governments 700 16th StreetNE, Suite 301 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 (319) 365-9941 Fax: (319) 365-9981 e-mail: ecicog@ecicog.org www.ecicog.org ECICPG EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS YOUR REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY bpes\ is a bimonthly electronic publication of the East Central Iowa Council of Governments. []llJ Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: d. harris [cwcrrr@yahoo.com] Tuesday, June 12,20075:42 PM Steve Atkins; Terry Trueblood; Terry Robinson; Misha Goodman; Council Thornberry Dog Park to Celebrate First Anniversary on June 17 The Johnson County DogPAC Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend the first year anniversary of the opening of the Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park (TOP) on Sunday, June 17, 2007. Area dogs and their human companions are also invited to attend the event, which will begin with brief remarks at 9:30 a.m. followed by a ceremony to name and officially open the parkDs pond. Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, located off Foster Road in the Peninsula Neighborhood, first opened on June 17, 2006. Named after Iowa City resident Dean Thornberry, a major contributor to the project, the parkDs construction was a community effort that attracted support from individuals, businesses, and the City of Iowa City. The project was coordinated by Johnson County DogPAC, an organization established in 2002 to work and advocate for the creation of fenced-in, off-leash dog parks in Johnson County where people and their dogs can socialize and exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or disturbing people, property or wildlife. The park was created t TOP was designed to provide spaces for dogs and their accompanying humans to enjoy and in which to socialize. The park offers a fenced-in training area, a section for small dogs, and larger general-purpose area with a separate, fenced-in pond. The pond will be named LilyDs Pond after Lily, a six-year-old Dalmatian who passed away November 2006. Lily was the companion of former Johnson County DogPAC president Beth Shields, who played a major role in making the park a reality. Diana Harris president, JC DogPAC Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ 1 CreatiLJe Vi.riollJ IIumall ]Jez/elopment IllJtitute J][] Our 11th Year Anniversary Open House We will be celebrating our 11 th Anniversary with an "Oven House" ..... Thursday, July 19, 2007 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Please save the date: Details will follow soon! 1343 13th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50314 Phone: 515.244.4003 Fax: 515.323.3310 Email: kca rri rvin@yaho On the corner of 13th & Forest Avenue Contact person: Kim Carr-Irvin Chief Operating Officer Creative\(J,tk..' ";\~,; ,-'/ L<?}Y~>'.i ! ~y Marian Karr U[] From: Sent: To: Subject: carriejohnson@iowaleague.org Wednesday, June 13,200712:11 PM carriejohnson@iowaleague.org Special Event Prior to League Conference in Dubuque Attachments: GlobalCI imateSolutions. pdf ~ SlobalClimateSc utions.pdf (92.. The city of Dubuque invites you to come early for the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference & Exhibit and attend a special preconference event. LEADING THE WAY TO GLOBAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS Date: Time: Location: Cost: Reservations: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Grand River Center, Port of Dubuque Special session & lunch/$15 per person Information forthcoming -- Save the Date! Featured Speakers include Rocky Anderson, Salt Lake City Mayor and Edward Mazria, Architect/Author & Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council Luncheon/Panel Discussion facilitated by: Michael Northrup, Program Director, Rockefeller Brothers Fund For more information regarding the session, please see the attached announcement. Additional information regarding registration will be forthcoming. For any questions, please contact: Cindy Steinhauser City of Dubuque - 2007 All-America City Phone: 563-589-4110 1 D~~~E Office of the Mayor City Hall 50 West 13'h Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 Masterpiece 0/1 the Mississippi www.cityofdubuque.org SA VE THE DA TE -- Special event preceding the Iowa League of Cities Conference Date: Time: Location: Cost: Reservations: Wednesday, September 26,2007 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Grand River Center, Port of Dubuque Special session & 1unch/$15 per person Information forthcoming -- Save the Date! Rocky Anderson, Salt Lake City Mayor Since taking office in 2000, Anderson has been an outspoken advocate for protecting the environment. As Mayor, he committed Salt Lake City, in its own operations, to abide by the Kyoto Protocol, and implemented numerous programs to improve air quality and reduce emissions of global warming pollutants. By 2005, Salt Lake City far exceeded its Kyoto goal, seven years before the Protocol's 2012 target date. To date, in its municipal operations, Salt Lake City has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 31 % from 2001 levels. Edward Mazria, Architect/Author & Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council Edward Mazria, AlA, is an internationally recognized architect with a long and distinguished career. His architecture and planning projects span over a 30-year period and each employs a cutting-edge environmental approach to its design. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. He is the recipient of numerous awards including an AlA Design Award, AlA Design Innovation Award, Commercial Building Award from the Department of Energy, Landmark Designation Award from The Albuquerque Conservation Association, Pioneer Award from the American Solar Energy Society and an Outstanding Planning Award from the American Planning Association. Michael Northrup, Program Director, Rockefeller Brothers Fund The Rockefeller Brothers Fund promotes social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Its programs are intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include government, business, and civil society. The City of Dubuque is honored to be a partner in facilitating this unique educational and leadership opportunity for Iowa's mayors, council members, and citizens! You will receive additional information on this 4he~iZ;! Roy D. Buol, Mayor J IP1-S DRAFT MINUTES City of Iowa City Animal Care Task Force May 24, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. Meeting Room E -- Iowa City Public Library Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:07 p.m. Members Present: Pat Farrant, Teresa Kopel, Paula Kelly, Lisa Drahozal Pooley Members Absent: Jane McCune Staff Present: Misha Goodman Others Present: Trish Wasek of Johnson County Humane Society; Michelle Hickman of Friends of the Animal Center Foundation; Nyssa Koons, Ali Sadowski, Laura Wallace of the Farm Animal Welfare Network; Michael Christoffersen of the Farm Animal Welfare Network and Friends of the Animal Center Foundation. Citizen Comment: Citizen Comment was moved to the beginning of the meeting due to visitors. Members of the Farm Animal Welfare Network attended the Animal Care Task Force meeting to discuss the GW Exotic Animal Show coming to Sycamore Mall from May 30 to June 3rd. The group asked the task force to recommend to City Council an ordinance banning such exhibits for the sake of public safety and animal welfare concerns. Misha Goodman also noted that her staff does not have the expertise nor time to handle problems that might occur with exotic animals. Misha Goodman also noted that there is no FDA approved rabies vaccine for wild animals. The Animal Care Task Force agreed to recommend an ordinance to City Council banning wild animal exhibits as well as rodeos and circuses for all reasons stated above. Lisa Drahozal Pooley will research similar ordinances in other cities. Old Business: 1. April 12, 2007 minutes approved with one minor spelling correction. 2. County meeting follow up Misha Goodman reported that there is a meeting set up with Iowa City to discuss the wording and interpretation of contracts the second week of June. She suggests moving away from the daily calculation of fees, instead basing costs on the last three years' actual fees. Also Misha Goodman reported that as of July 1,2007, Johnson County will no longer be paying the bill for the incorporated animal services within the Johnson County area. The areas are to contact Animal Services/Misha Goodman to establish agreements. North Liberty has already done so. 3. Continue SpaylNeuter Committee discussion - tabled until the June 14th meeting 4. Continue permit and fees discussion- tabled until the June 14th meeting 5. Continue statistics/educational seminars discussion- tabled until the June 14th meeting 6. Continue Center hours extension discussion- tabled until the June 14th meeting New Business: Misha Goodman reported on the pandemic meeting. They are working to obtain pods to store emergency equipment. Recommendations to City Council: Task Force Member Comment: Staff Comment: Agenda for June 14,2007 Old Business: 1. Approve Minutes of May 24, 2007 2. Discuss exotic animal exhibit/circus/rodeo ordinance 3. Agreements follow up 4 Continue permit and fees discussion 5. Continue Committee discussions 6. Continue statistics/educational seminars discussion 7. Continue Center hours extension discussion Meeting was adjourned at P.M. 2 MINUTES Iowa City Airport Commission June 8, 2007 Iowa City Airport Terminal- 1 :00 PM DRAFT Members Present: Howard Horan, Chair; Janelle Rettig, Randy Hartwig Members Absent: John Staley, Greg Farris Staff Present: Michael Tharp Others Present: Congressman David Loebsack, David Leshtz, Pat Harney, Terrence Neuzil, Tom Sharpe, Tom Schnell DETERMINE QUORUM: Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 3 :OOPM. Tour of Select Airport Facilities and Hangars Horan gave a brief introduction and thanked the guests for attending the tour. (Horan left) Guests were given a tour of airport facilities and a presentation was made by Tom Schnell in the Operator Performance Laboratory / University of Iowa Hangar. Adjourn: Meeting Adjourned at 4:00pm. rn: Airport Commission May 15,2007 Page 2 of2 Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2007 (Meetinl!: Date) TERM 1/11 2/8 3/8 3/28 4/12 5/10 5/15 6/7 6/8 NAME EXP. Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X X OlE X X Greg Farris 3/1/13 OlE X X OlE X X X X OlE John Staley 3/1/10 X X X X X X OlE X OlE Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X X X X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X X X X X X X KEY: X = Present o = Absent OlE = AbsentlExcused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member n!L MINUTES Youth Advisory commission May 30, 2007 Lobby Conference Room, City Hall DRAFT Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Keranen, Segar, Stubbers, Weeks, Ziegenhorn Members Absent: Bleam, Nelson Others Present: Marian Karr, City Clerk; Amy Correia, City Council Liaison Approve Minutes: Stubbers motioned to approve the minutes, Ziegenhorn seconded. Approved 5-0. Report from Summer of the Arts / Global Villa2;e Subcommittee: Ziegenhorn reported that almost everything was ready to go for the Global Village. She said that she would be making the beverage/ food item, since it would be cheaper. The subcommittee decided to make a pineapple juice with ginger on their own, with a total cost of no more that $70. Ziegenhorn asked Karr to purchase 300 Dixie cups in a three- ounce size. Karr said that she would provide coolers to put the juice in that would hold 900 ounces. Ziegenhorn stated that two members of the subcommittee would be picking up items from Ghana by June 2nd. Keranen said that she could provide a summary of the grant program to be displayed on a poster at the Global Village. Karr gave Ziegenhorn 500 pencils and two flags that she had ordered to be displayed at the Ghana booth. Ziegenhorn wondered if the subcommittee was within the budget for their event and Karr said they had spent well under the allocated $500. Ziegenhorn said that there were seven volunteers scheduled to work in the morning and nine were scheduled for the afternoon. Bleam said via e-mail, as communicated by Karr, that he would work from 2-4. Stubbers stated that she would be available to volunteer from 9-1. Correia suggested having a volunteer sign in sheet so that volunteers could be sent thank you notes for helping with the event. Ziegenhorn said the event would take place in the pedestrian mall in downtown Iowa City and that ifit rained the event would be moved inside the children's room of the Iowa City Public Library. Karr said that she would have cups, bungee cords, and a banner waiting in her office for Ziegenhorn to pick up on Friday afternoon. Youth Advisory Commission May 30, 2007 Page 2 Report from Web site Subcommittee: Keranen stated that the members of the website subcommittee were not present, so there were no new updates. Keranen also wondered when the web site calendar would be ready and when events could begin being submitted to it. Karr stated that the City Webmaster had created a mock-up of the calendar. The calendar would look similar to the city's online calendar. When a certain date was selected, a template would open in a new window and a person could enter information about an event. This information would then be sent to a member of the commission, who would review the information and then forward it to Karr, who would post the submission. Karr asked if all members of the subcommittee should be trained to filter calendar events, or if only one subcommittee member could be trained. Keranen suggested that one member, either Bleam or Nelson be trained. Report from Grant Pro!!rammin!! Subcommittee: Keranen stated that she had made the changes to the Grant Program application form, as suggested in the last meeting. She said that she would send the form to Karr by June 1, who would review the application and send it to be printed. The application will be sent out and applications will begin being accepted shortly. Public Discussion: Correia encouraged the commission to participate in a Downtown Market Analysis survey. The city is interested in having youth input in the survey, which Correia said could be found on the city government website (www.icgov.org). The survey results will be used to understand what changes may need to be made to the downtown. Announcements / Invitations: There were no announcements or invitations brought to the attention of the commission. Meetin!! Schedule: The commission decided that the next meeting would be held on July 18th at 4:30. No meetings could be held in June because Ziegenhorn, Keranen, Weeks, and Segar all stated that they would be out of town for the second half of June. The commission decided that they would discuss the issue of attendance and absence notification at the next meeting so that the member replacing Ziegenhorn could be present. Citizenship Awards: None presented until the new school year. Youth Advisory Commission May 30, 2007 Page 3 Meetinl! Adjournment: Motioned by Stubbers, seconded by Ziegenhorn. Confirmed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Minutes prepared by Ziegenhorn. C[: Preliminary MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 7, 2007 - 7:30 P.M. EMMA J. HARVAT HALL - CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Shannon, Terry Smith, Beth Koppes, Ann Freerks, Bob Brooks, Charlie Eastham MEMBER RECUSED: Wally Plahutnik STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Adam Ralston, Sara Greenwood OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Clark RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (become effective on Iv after separate Council action): Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent) REZ07-00009, a rezoning of approximately 2.35-acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Neighborhood Public (P-1). Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent) VAC07-00003, a vacation of a portion of right-of-way located on the north side of Court Street west of Clinton Street, subject to the retention of any necessary utility easements. CALL TO ORDER: Freerks called the meeting to order at 7:28 pm. Public Discussion of Anv Item Not on the Aqenda No discussion. Rezoninq Item REZ07-00009, discussion of an application submitted by Johnson County for a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) zone for approximately 2.35-acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street. (45-day limitation period: 6/24/07) Ralston said Johnson County had recently purchased this piece of property. Formerly it been the site of Hawkeye Lumber Company and several smaller companies. The County had indicated their intent to use the property for an expansion of the Johnson County Administrative Services building. The City had recently vacated the alley in the center of the block to facilitate redevelopment of the block. Neighborhood Public (P-1) zoning had requirements regarding parking, landscaping, screening which the County would be required to meet. Ralston said Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request to allow the property to be brought in line with the City's zoning code. Public discussion was opened. No public discussion. Public discussion was closed. Motion: Eastham made a motion to approve REZ07-00009, a rezoning of approximately 2.35-acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Neighborhood Public (P-1). Koppes seconded the motion. Planning and Zoning Commission June 7, 2007 Page 2 Eastham requested Staff to include a listing of CI-1 zoned properties when this item was forwarded to City Council for consideration. Brooks asked Miklo to generally review Code landscaping and screening requirements for CI-1 zoned properties. Miklo said requirements included parking setback of 10-feet, low hedge between the street and parking area for any parking that is in front of the building, outdoor storage areas must be screened, tree planting requirements, light pole maximum height of 35-feet and must be downcast with a restricted foot candle at property line. Brooks asked if any service yard use was anticipated for this property. Miklo said the Zoning Code could not regulate the use as long as it was a public county use. It was the Staff's understanding that the County intended to use the land for an office campus including County Human Services offices which were currently located in the area in rental properties. The County also had an agreement to trade property on Melrose Avenue with the Army National Guard to facilitate the expansion. A site plan would be reviewed by the City. In the new Zoning Code, public agencies which were on the same level or below the City in the hierarchy were regulated. Agencies which were above, i.e., State and Federal, constitutionally could not be regulated by the City; The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent) Vacation Item VAC07-00003, discussion of an application submitted by Jeff Clark to vacate a portion of Court Street right-of-way west of Clinton Street. Miklo said the historic home/office building that had previously been located on this site had been removed because of the tornado damage to it. The strip of right-of-way along Court Street was not of consistent width. The City and the applicant would each vacate a portion of the right-of-way in an exchange which would then make the right-of-way along Court Street consistent. It would make it easier for the property owner to develop his property in terms of set-back standards and it would be beneficial to the City to have a consistent right-of-way. The exchange would be nearly even so Staff did not think that there would be any issue with the determination of fair market value for the land being exchanged; fair market value would be decided at City Council level. When vacating a right-of-way, Staff considered four criteria: . Removal of the right-of-way would not impede pedestrian or vehicle access and circulation. . No impact to the circulation ability of emergency vehicle or utility vehicle or circulation. . No impact to adjacent private properties. . Not necessary for access or circulation. Utilities in the area: Mid American Energy had notified Staff that they did have some utility lines in the right-of-way area so there would need to be an easement retained or the applicant would need to move those utilities. After consideration of the four criteria, Staff recommended the vacation subject to retention of any necessary utility easements. Public discussion was opened. Jeff Clark, applicant, said he was present to answer any questions. Public discussion was closed. Smith indicated that he was an employee of Mid-American Energy. Greenwood said there would be no conflict of interest. Planning and Zoning Commission June 7, 2007 Page 3 Motion: Koppes made a motion to approve VAC07-00003, a vacation of a portion of Court Street right- of-way west of Clinton Street subject to retention of any necessary utility easements. Brookes seconded The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 (Plahutnik absent). Other Items Adam Ralston, U of I Urban and Regional Planning student and summer intern was introduced. Karin Franklin, Director of the Planning Department, will retire effective 7-1-07. 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