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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
July 12, 2007
MISCELLANEOUS
IP1 Tentative Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda
IP2 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Fall Meeting Schedule
IP3 Memorandum from the City Clerk: DVD-Flash Flood Sandusky and Briar June 22, 2007
IP4 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Agenda Items for Joint Meeting
IPS Memorandum from the City Attorney: Absence
IP6 Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development:
Neighborhood Street Lighting
IP7 Letter from the JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner to Residents on Kimball Road
between N. Dubuque Street and N. Governor Street: Meeting to discuss traffic calming
on Kimball Road
IP8 E-mail from Dee Vanderhoef: Citizens asked to share concerns at illegal dumping
forums hosted by the DNR
IP9 National League of Cities Federal Relations Update-June 29, 2007 [submitted by
Council Member Vanderhoef]
IP10 Agenda Packet: Economic Development Committee July 10, 2007
PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES
IP11 Economic Development Committee: June 21, 2007
IP12 Airport Commission: July 9, 2007
IP13 Historic Preservation Commission: June 28,2007
IP14 Parks and Recreation Commission: June 13, 2007
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Work Session Agendas
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July 12, 2007
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TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
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. THURSDAY, JULY 19
4:30p Special Council Work Session
- Final review of RFQ
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
. MONDAY, AUGUST 20
6:30p Council Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
4:30p Joint Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28
6:30p Special Council Work Session
- Selection of firms to be interviewed
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Labor Day - Offices closed
. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
6:30p Special Council Work Session
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
'. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
8:00a - 5:00p Special Council Work Session
- Interviews with firms
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
6:30p Council Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
6:30p Council Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
Emma J. Harvat Hall
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
July 10, 2007
From:
Mayor and City Council
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Fall Meeting Schedule
To:
Re:
At your July 9th work session the following scheduled was agreed upon.
Please note holidays (H); elections (E); and combined (C) work session and formal meetings on
the same evening with possible early start times.
CC: City Hall Maintenance
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MEMORANDUM
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July 11, 2007
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DVD - Flash Flood Sandusky and Briar June 22, 2007
At your July 10 formal meeting Francine Jacobs offered a DVD of the flooding that
occurred in her neighborhood on June 22, 2007. The Mayor suggested that the DVD be
made available in the City Clerk's office for viewing.
I will retain the DVD until August 1 and then return it to Ms. Jacobs.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
July 12, 2007
RE:
Mayor and City Council
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Agenda Items for Joint Meeting
TO:
FROM:
Iowa City will be hosting the next joint meeting of the City Councils ofIowa City,
Coralville, and North Liberty; the Iowa City Community School Board; and the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors. The meeting date is scheduled for August 22, at 4:30 in
Harvat Hall.
Due to the summer schedule I have scheduled time on your work session July 23 for
discussion of agenda items. Agenda items are due no later than Tuesday morning, August
14.
The August 22 meeting is scheduled to last about two hours. A complete agenda and
meeting date confirmation will be distributed to you at a later time.
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MEMORANDUM
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Absence
Date:
To:
From:
I will be out of the office the week of July 16 - 20 and back in the office on Monday, July 23. My
staff will know how to reach me.
cc: Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Marian Karr
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MEMORANDUM
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Date:
July 10, 2007
From:
City Council
Jeff Davidson, Director of Planning and Community Development;-i(
Neighborhood Street Lighting
To:
Re:
In May 2007 you received a proposal through the Program for Improving Neighborhoods (PIN) grant
program to study the feasibility of installing 19th Century street lamps at key points throughout the
Goosetown neighborhood. The project was intended to "not only produce a more pleasing
streetscape, but also a more safely illuminated vista for persons on foot or on bicycle, by means of
supplementing the taller overhead light fixtures with pedestrian-focused light." This project was
determined to need additional study before it would be considered for funding. Council directed the
Planning and Public Works Departments to study the issue further in terms of a neighborhood street
lighting policy that could be applied to any Iowa City neighborhood.
Planning and Public Works staff will attempt to identify a strategy which can be used in all Iowa City
neighborhoods for enhancing street lighting for pedestrians and bicyclists. Rather than a fixture that is
specific to a historical period, we will examine fixtures that are aesthetically appropriate for a variety of
neighborhoods and will minimize light pollution. This will enable us to reduce maintenance costs and
parts inventory, as well as minimize training needed by maintenance personnel. It is important to
select fixtures that will have a timeless appearance in order to avoid a dated look in the future.
We will work with MidAmerican Energy to determine the most advantageous arrangement for
installation and maintenance of neighborhood pedestrian lighting. At the present time, the City has an
agreement with MidAmerican Energy for maintenance of the street lights which are installed at all
street intersections for traffic safety. The City pays a flat fee per intersection and MidAmerican Energy
takes care of installation, maintenance and operating expense. The only exceptions to this
arrangement are a small number of arterial street corridors with enhanced street lighting which are the
City's expense and maintenance responsibility.
Once we have determined a specification for lighting a typical block, we will then determine the
estimated capital and operating expense. This will enable cost estimates to be developed for
neighborhood pedestrian lighting projects of various sizes. You would then have the option of
completing specific projects in specific neighborhoods as part of the annual Capital Improvements
Program.
Let me know if there are any comments or questions regarding how we intend to proceed. We would
hope to have a proposal ready for your consideration in approximately six months. If you wish to
accelerate this schedule, we can have a consultant examine the project rather than incorporating it
into City staff work activities.
cc:
Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Bob Miklo
Marcia Klingaman
Karen Howard
Adam Ralston
Rick Fosse
Ron Knoche
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
July 6, 2007
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
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Residents on Kimball Road between N. Dubuque Street and N. Governor Street
Re: Meeting to discuss traffic calming on Kimball Road
Dear Resident:
The City has received a petition from residents on Kimball Road between N. Dubuque Street and N.
Governor Street to have this portion of Kimball Road considered for the City's Traffic Calming
Program. The City completed a traffic evaluation and determined that this 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.
The next step in the traffic calming process is to have a neighborhood meeting to discuss the
possible traffic calming measures. The purpose of the meeting is to develop a neighborhood
consensus on a preferred traffic calming measure. Examples of traffic calming include the speed
humps on 4th Avenue near City High School and the traffic circles on College Street and Washington
Street near Summit Street. If a consensus can be reached, we will then conduct a survey of
residences that would be impacted. The intent of the City's traffic calming program is to install traffic
calming features onlv if that is the desire of the neighborhood.
Please consider attending the meeting on:
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
6:30 p.m. at Iowa City City Hall
Emma J. Harvat Hall
I expect the meeting to last no more than one hour. If you cannot attend, please feel free to contact
me with your comments or questions at 356-5254 or anissa-qerard(a)iowa-city.org.
Sincerely,
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Anissa Gerard
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
cc: Steve Atkins
City Council
Jeff Davidson
John Yapp
Karin Franklin
Marcia Klingaman
Rick Fosse
Ron Knoche
Bud Stockman
John Sobaski
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From: Dee Vanderhoef
Sent: Wednesday, July 11,20074:41 PM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: CITIZENS ASKED TO SHARE CONCERNS AT IllEGAL DUMPING FORUMS (2).doc
Please put this in council packet.
Dee
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CITIZENS ASKED TO SHARE CONCERNS AT ILLEGAL DUMPING FORUMS
MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Anderson at (515) 281-8623 or tJ)m.and~I'_s.9n@dnr.state.ia.us
DES MOINES - The DNR is hosting three forums across Iowa to gather input from citizens, local
governments and businesses about how illegal dumping and tire piles have impacted their
communities. The forum will also focus on recommendations for policies and practices to prevent
illegal dumping and tire stockpiles. This information will help the department craft a new statewide
effort to fight these problems.
The public is invited to attend any of the forums. The first will be held in Des Moines July 17 from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wallace State Office Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 502 E 9th
St. The second will be held the evening of July 17 in Cedar Rapids at the National Czech and Slovak
Museum and Library at 30 16th Avenue SW from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The third forum will be broadcast July 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. over the Iowa Communications
Network from an origination site in Atlantic, Iowa. Citizens can participate at the Atlantic Middle
School, Room 109, 1100 Linn St, Atlantic, or attend one of six other meeting sites: Albia High
School, Room 302,503 B Avenue East, Albia; Great River Area Education Agency, 3601 West
Avenue, Burlington; DMACC - Carroll Campus, Room 144,906 North Grant Road, Carroll; Eastern
Iowa Community College, Room 300, Kahl Educational Center, 326 West 3rd Street, Davenport;
University of Dubuque, Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Technology Center Room T201, 2000 University
Avenue, Dubuque; or North Iowa Area Community College, Activity Center Room 106,500 College
Drive, Mason City.
For more than a decade the DNR has partnered with local governments and like-minded
organizations to curb this blight on property and communities, spending hundreds of thousands of
dollars each year on cleanup and enforcement activities. Surveys and focus groups reveal that
indifference and the unlikelihood of getting caught are the chief reasons people illegally dump tires,
appliances, construction and demolition waste, and even hazardous chemicals. Reporting,
enforcement, and publicized convictions are vital to curbing illegal dumping or stockpiling of tires.
"Iowa governments are faced with a lack of adequate funding for a concerted coordinated effort to
prevent and clean up illegal dumping and tire stockpiles." said Jeff Geerts, program planner for the
Environmental Services Division of the DNR. "Yet illegal dumping has serious effects on our quality
of life. We need everyone aware of the problem and willing to help solve it. Attending these forums,
telling their stories, and helping us with planning will build commitment to solutions."
For more information about remedying illegal dumping in Iowa, go to
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www.nlc.oTg FEDERAL RELATIONS UPDATE
For period ending June 29, 2007
. House Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Affordable Housing Trust Fund Legislation
. lrnmigration Refon-n Legislation Stalis in the Senate Again
. House Committee Approves Public Safety Coliective Bargaining sm
. F p..A Reauthorization Bi!l Introduced
. Transportation Commission Meets with Loca! GovernmEH,t Groups
. Energy Legislation Moves Forward
. House and Senate Committees Pushing Forward on HOPE VI Reauthorization
. Housing Authorities Set to Receive an Increase in Section 8 Renewal Funding
. Local Governments Ask Court to Stay FCC Ruling on Video Franchising
. NLC Files Comments in response to FCC NPRM Concerning the Development
of Nationwide Broadband Data
. NLC Files Comments in response to FCC NO! Concerning Broadband Industry
Practices
. NlC Files Comments with OMS in response to FCC's recent Paperwork
Reduction Act Submission
House leaders Unveil Bipartisan Affordable Housing Trust Fund legislation
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) joined several of
his committee colleagues, including Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA), Jim
Ramstad (R-MN), and Chris Shays (R-CT), to unveil legislation to establish a national
affordable housing trust fund (AHTF). The goal of the bill is to provide more than $1
billion annually for the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of 1.5 million
affordable homes over ten years. Funding for the trust fund will come from non-
budgetary sources, including the Government Sponsored Entities, Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac, as well as interest earnings generated by the Federal Housing
Administration, ensuring that AHTF funds will not be affected by the annual
appropriations process and will not compete for funds with other programs, such as
CDBG and the HOME.
Sixty percent of annual funding from the AHTF will go to participating local jurisdictions,
and 40 percent will go to states. The bill charges the Department of Housing and Urban
Development with working out the specific funding formula that will determine which
localities will be eligible. Moreover, the bill mandates that all funding be used to benefit
families below 80 percent of median income, and that at least 75 percent of the funds
be used for families below 30 percent of median income. The bill includes a generous
matching requirement that stipulates for every $2 of AHTF monies, the local jurisdiction
must provide $1 in matching funds.
Eligible uses for the funding, for which for-profit, non-profit, and faith-based institutions
can apply, include construction, rehabilitation, acquisition, and preservation of
affordable housing. Administrative costs, advocacy, counseling, or tax-preparation
assistance are ineligible uses.
Other original cosponsors of the bill are Reps. Charlie Dent (R-PA), Phil English (R-PA),
AI Green (0- TX), Barbara Lee (D-CA), John McHugh (R-NY), Christopher Murphy (0-
CT), Rick Renzi (R-AZ), and Nydia Velazquez (D-NY). Chairman Frank is asking other
Members to join as cosponsors and anticipates the bill could pass the House late this
year or early 2008. (Michael Wallace, wallace(ci)nic.orq, 202.626.3025)
Immigration Reform Legislation Stalls in the Senate Again
In a vote this morning, the Senate voted 46-53 not to limit debate on comprehensive
immigration legislation (S. 1639), probably dooming the bill for the remainder of the
110th Congress. For the second time this month, supporters fell short of the 60 votes
needed to surmount vehement opposition to the legislation from conservative
Republicans and a smaller group of Democratic opponents. Eariier in the week, the
Senate debated a series of amendments under a rarely used procedure to help
expedite discussion. Debate was contentious throughout with Senators objecting to the
substance of the bill and the procedure for its consideration.
In the House, Republicans caucused and voted 114 - 23 to demonstrate their
opposition to the Senate bill. On the Democratic side, House leaders began convening
regional"listening" sessions to see whether there was any consensus on how to
proceed on immigration and avoid some of the problems faced by Senate leaders trying
to move a bill quickly without going through the committee process. Now that the
Senate has held this decisive vote, it is unlikely that the House will take on the issue.
(Leslie Wollack, "Ygl1Cl9h@Dlg.QSg, 202.626.3029)
House Committee Approves Public Safety Collective Bargaining Bill
On June 20, H.R. 980, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007,
sailed through the House Committee on Education and Labor by a vote of 42 to 1. Only
Rep. Timothy Walberg (R-MI) voted against the bill. The committee will now draft a
report and send the bill to the floor for consideration by the full House. The bill, which
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has 278 co-sponsors, seems to be guaranteed passage in the House when it is brought
to the floor.
The bill would require every state and local government to enter into a collective
bargaining relationship with their police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians
and would place all oversight with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FRLA). The
FLRA would be responsible for issuing rules that would ensure that "first responders"
have the right to form collective bargaining units and enter into collective bargaining
agreements with their employers. The FLRA could issue compliance requirements for
cities, and if the FLRA believed that the city did not comply, seek injunctive relief and
resolution through the courts.
In a letter to Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Ranking Minority Member Howard
McKeon (R-CA) and distributed to all committee members, the National League of
Cities wrote, "It has long been the position of the NLC that the federal government
should not undermine municipal autonomy with respect to making fundamental
employment decisions by mandating specific working conditions, including collective
bargaining. In light of the labor protections provided by state laws, labor agreements,
city government civil service system and municipal personnel procedures, NLC opposes
federal legislation that would single out a class of municipal employees for additional
protections like those propose in H.R. 980:
A committee report is expected shortly after which the full House is expected to take up
the legislation. (Neil Bomberg, Qgrn_b_~Jg@n.lg_,Qrf:, 202.626.3042)
FAA Reauthorization Bill Introduced
Last evening, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced H.R.
2881, the (IF AA Reauthorization Act of 2007." The full Committee is currently holding a
markup on the bill. The bill includes an increase in the passenger facility charge (PFC)
ceiling to $7, as well as $3.8 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AlP) funding in FY
2008, $3.9 billion in FY 2009, $4.0 billion in FY 2010 and $4.1 billion in 2011. Also, the
bill includes several provisions developed and advocated by Airports Council
Intemational-NA including the environmental mitigation pilot program and the aircraft
departure queue management program. (Leslie Wollack, wollack(cl)nlc.ora,
202.626.3029)
Transportation Commission Meets with local Government Groups
NLC joined with state and local associations last week in a meeting in Washington with
the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission to discuss
policy and financing options for the future of the nation's surface transportation network.
Speakers representing NLC, the National Governors Association (NGA), National
Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), National Association of Counties (NACo),
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), Council of State Governments (CSG), and the
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) represented the owners and
operators of virtually all of the nation's surface transportation infrastructure and
systems. During the discussion, the organizations focused on the importance of
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maintaining a strong intergovernmental partnership, encouraging innovative state and
local policy and finance, and the need for a more coordinated and comprehensive
approach to transportation planning and decision-making. Wilmington, NC
Councilmember Laura Padgett represented NLC and highlighted the role of land use
planning and the complicated rules that hinder local innovation. The Commission will
issue its recommendations to Congress by the end of the year. The current federal
surface transportation program will expire on September 30, 2009. (Leslie Wollack,
,."{QlLgQ!s@DJGQIQ, 202.626.3029)
Energy Legislation Moves Forward
Action on sweeping energy legislation moves to the House, after the Senate voted 65-
27 to adopt legislation (H.R. 6) increasing fuel-efficiency standards for automobiles,
providing tax incentives for development of alternative fuels, and requiring greater use
of ethanol and other renewable automotive fuels. The bill also contains the Sanders-
Menendez energy and environment block grant program for local government energy
efficiency and environmental programs. Over the strenuous objections of auto makers,
the Senate voted for higher vehicle fuel-economy standards, the first increase in more
than two decades of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
In the House, Energy and Commerce Committee leaders worked to prevent major
amendments on their version of the energy bill, creating controversy on both sides of
the aisle. Currently, the bill will concentrate on energy efficiency and conservation,
updating energy standards for appliances. Other issues such as automobile fuel
efficiency standards will be left for a global wanning bill to be considered in the fall.
(Leslie Wollack, wollack@nlc.org, 202.626.3029)
House and Senate Committees Pushing Forward on HOPE VI Reauthorization
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the House Financial
Services Committee held hearings on the HOPE VI program, which is set to expire on
September 30,2007. The HOPE VI program provides competitive grants to public
housing authorities for the removal, rehabilitation, and construction of public housing
units.
The hearings exposed key differences between the House and Senate approaches to
reauthorization. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) is the sponsor of the Senate
reauthorization bill (S. 829), which has bipartisan support from Senator Mel Martinez (R-
FL). While generally retaining the current HOPE VI requirements, the Senate bill would
tie HOPE VI grants to new education goals. In the House, Financial Services
Committee Chair Barney Frank (D-MA) expressed concern that the HOPE VI program is
used to tear down more public housing than is rebuilt but expressed confidence that a
one-for-one replacement requirement could be achieved. Chainnan Frank hopes for a
committee vote on a HOPE VI reauthorization bill sometime in July.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing Orlando Cabrera testified in opposition to the reauthorization at both
hearings. (Michael Wallace, wallag~@DJ.g.or.g, 202.626.3025)
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Housino. Authorities Set to Receive an Increase in Section 8 Renewal Fundinq
On June 18, HUD notified public housing agencies of their 2007 Housing Choice
Voucher renewal funding provided under the Fiscal Year 2007 Continuing Resolution.
Public housing agencies will receive a five percent increase, on average, over their
program costs in 2006. adjusted for inflation. The increase can be used to serve
additional families or to increase services to current families. More funding is available
from HUD if a publiC housing agency can certify that the FY 2007 funding is insufficient
to fund their current vouchers. Information on how to apply for additional funds, if
necessary, can be found at:
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(Michael Wallace, wallaCf~(a)nlc.orQ, 202.626.3025)
Local Governments Ask Court to Stay FCC Ruling on Video Franchising
On June 20, the NLC, along with other local government organizations, filed a Joint
Motion for Stay, asking the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to block implementation
of the recent franchising order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) pending a resolution of the local government organizations' court challenge of the
order. Without the court's block, the order may otherwise go fully into effect in the next
several weeks. (To view the Motion. click hereJ
Besides NLC, organizations participating in the Joint Motion for Stay include the
Alliance for Communications Democracy, Alliance for Community Media, National
Association of Counties, National Association of Telecommunications Officers and
Advisors and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
In April, the organizations filed Petitions for Review of the FCC Order on the grounds
that the Order exceeds the FCC's statutory authority, is arbitrary and capricious, and
violates both the Communications Act and Administrative Procedure Act's publiC notice
requirements. Those petitions are now pending action in the Sixth Circuit Court.
(Christina Fletcher Loftus, IQftlJ~@IJLg,-Qrg, 202.626.3173)
NLC Files Comments in response to FCC NPRM Concerning the Development of
Nationwide Broadband Data
On June 15, NLC, along with the National Association of Telecommunications Officers
and Advisors, the National Association of Counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors,
filed comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the Development of Nationwide
Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services
to All Americans. The NPRM sought comment on whether to modify collection of speed
tier information, and how to improve the data collected about wireless broadband
Internet access service. In the comments, the organizations commend the FCC for this
important first step in promoting the growth and deployment of affordable broadband to
all communities, and assert that reliable and comprehensive data on the current state of
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broadband deployment must be collected so that our country may develop an
appropriate and lasting national broadband policy. (IQ,yj~~Jt1~~,Co m m.i',DJs, S'Ji0_k.J111.r:~J
(Christina Fletcher Loftus, loftlJS@nlc:org, 202.626.3173.)
NLC Files Comments in response to FCC NOt Concerning Broadband Industry
Pract!c~s
Also on June 15, the NLC, along with the National Association of Telecommunications
Officers and Advisors and the National Association of Counties, filed comments in
response to the FCC's Notice of Inquiry (NOI) concerning Broadband Industry
Practices. The NOI sought comment on a number of issues, including whether the
FCC's broadband Policy Statement should be amended to include a principle of
nondiscrimination. The organizations urged the Commission to adopt such a principle
of nondiscrimination prohibiting discriminatory actions by network operators so that all
citizens can access the Internet content, applications, and services of their choice.
(To view the Commel}ts_c1ick hereJ (Christina Fletcher Loftus, loftus(ci)nlc:..org,
202.626.3173)
NLC Files Comments with OMB in response to FCC's recent Paperwork
Reduction Act Submission
On June 22, the NLC filed comments with the Office of Management and Budget (OMS)
requesting that the agency disapprove the FCC's recent Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA) Submission. The FCC is seeking OMB's approval under the PRA of an
"information collection" rule in the FCC's Video Franchise Order requiring local franchise
authorities to process franchise applications filed by new entrants within a 90 or 180 day
time frame. Comments were sought by OMS on whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the FCC and
whether the FCC's burden estimate is accurate. The NLC responded that the FCC
information collection is unnecessary and duplicative of processes already engaged in
by local franchising authorities. As to the accuracy of the FCC's burden estimate, the
NLC vigorously objected to the FCC's estimates that only 6,000 local franchising
authorities and six competitive providers would be impacted by the proposed
information collection. (To view the Comments, click here,) (Christina Fletcher Loftus,
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City needs variety of
Last month, the Cedar Rapids
City Council approved a ma-
jor government reorganiza-
tion plan. It brought a budget bal-
ance to the fiscal year that began
,July 1. It also set the stage for what
is supposed to be a more responsive,
streamlined operation focused on
continuous improvement.
But don't expect reorganization
alone to solve the city's ongoing
budget challenges. The cost of main-
taining existing streets, bridges and
other public facilities and building
infrastructure for new housing and
business developments while main-
taining other services cannot be
covered by government efficiency.
In other words, there's a revenue
shortage. How can that be the case
in a prosperous city that drives
much of the state's economy? The
primary reason: Cedar Rapids relies
on property taxes for73 percent of
general fund revenues that pay for
basic services.
Meanwhile, many other moderate-
sized cities in the Midwest, but out-
side of Iowa, have more sources of
revenue, and more total revenue per
capita, than Cedar Rapids.
Data from fiscal year 2006 indi-
cates:
· Cedar Rapids collected property
taxes of $316.78 per capita. That's
$100 higher than the average of 27
other Midwest cities with popula-
tions between 60,000 and 390,000.
· Cedar Rapids collected total rev-
enue of $388.20 per capita, compared
with the Midwest group's average of
$703.59. That's a difference of more
than $300 per capita. That translates
to almost $39 million less revenue to
work with.
Most of those other cities have a
more diversified array of revenue
sources. Many of those options are
not available here because Iowa
doesn't allow them. They include lo-
cal sales taxes on tobacco, food and
liquor, and a utilities franchise tax.
Others are a cell phone surcharge,
real estate transfer tax and impact
fees charged to developers and
builders to cover the gap in revenue
from construction to receipt of prop-
erty taxes.
Iowa legislators as a whole have
been reluctant to open the door to
more kinds of taxes. It's not politi-
cally popular, so cities across the
state are impacted.
The solution to the Cedar Rapids'
revenue dilemma is not to keep rais-
ing property tax rates. Although Ce-
dar Rapids' rate-- $14.39 per $1,000
taxable valuation -- was second
lowest among the state's largest sev-
en cities for the fiscal year just com-
pleted, it's not fair to keep relying
on home and business owners to
foot all the tax increases.
Part of the fix could be partnering
with the private sector to revitalize
areas of the city where infrastruc-
ture already exists. Witness the
city's ramped-up interest in finding
developers for downtown housing.
And the recent decision to pursue
contractors interested in buying and
developing a parcel of the T.vin
Pines Golf Course, which in turn
would help the city pay for renova-
tion of the .course without using tax
money.
Resurrection of the local-option
sales tax, which needs voter approv-
al,is another avenue.
In the long term, even more reve-
revenue streams
The Gazette, Sun., July 8,2007
------._--
Revenue comparison*
City Size" I Property Revenue City Size" I Property I Revenue
tax per per capita tax ~er I per capita
capita [ capita
illinois Missouri
Aurora \142.990 $421.44 $999.63 Columbia 84,531 $62.16 $625.26
Naperville 128,358 $103.51 $721.51 Independence 113,288 $5949 $548.19
Springfield 111,454 I $131.11 $837.17 Springfield 151,580 $0 $828.36
Iowa S1. Louis 348.189 $133.69 $1.05225
Davenport 98,3591 $291.17 $395.06 Nebraska
Des Moines 191,682 $220.28 $527.93 Lincoln 225,581 $173.45 $548.56
Cedar Rapids 123,1191 $316.78 $388.20 Omaha 390.007 $138.61 $665.91
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Kansas City 146,866 I $587.30 $695.73 Rapid City 59,607 $187.15 $706.31
Olathe 92,962 $147.51 $734.20 Sioux Falls 123.975 $0 $825.28
Overland Park 149,080 $54.41 $621.77 Wisconsin
Topeka 122,377 $90.96 $533.62 Green Bay 102,313 $295.03 $717.22
Minnesota Kenosha 90,352 $314.46 $411.28
Duluth 86,918 $187.78 $1,29116 Madison 208,054 $688.16 $1,001.05
Minneapolis 382,618 . $323.85 $857.08 Racine 81,855 $35649 $941.52
Rochester I 85,806' $209.82 $525.94 Midwest NA I $216.33 $70359
S1. Paul 287,151 $146.57 $478.60 average
. For fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, general fund budgets ., Population from 2000 Census
Source: Survey by Cedar Rapids City staff
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AGENDA
City of Iowa City
City Council Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Lobby Conference Room
City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Economic Development Committee Minutes, May 31, 2007 and
June 21, 2007
3. La Reyna CDBG Loan security - Hightshoe
4. Alpla Expansion Tax Abatement Request - Ford
5. Update on Downtown Market Niche Analysis - Ford
6. Committee time
7. Adjournment
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 21, 2007
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
Preliminary
Members Present:
Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Bob Elliott
Members Absent:
none
Staff Present:
Wendy Ford, Jeff Davidson
Others Present:
Nancy Quellhorst, Tracy Hightshoe, Loren Ditzler (Area Chamber of Commerce);
Joni Schrup (Discerning Eye); Connie and Alex Legaspi (La Reyna, Inc.)
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
Bailey moved and Champion seconded that Extend the Dream be referred to Aid to Agencies.
Motion carried. Hightshoe will notify Walz of the decision.
Champion moved to proceed with the $35,000 loan to Discerning Eye. Bailey seconded; motion
carried.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Bailey called the meeting to order at 8:34 AM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 29.2007:
Elliott moved that the minutes be approved as distributed. Motion passed.
EXTEND THE DREAM LEASE - CDBG application, deferred from May 29,2007.
Tom Walz had been asked to provide a fundraising plan and additional expense detail for 401 South
Gilbert. Hightshoe reported that Walz did present some expense information last week, but it was not
representative of all operational expenses. Bailey met with Walz to look at the fund raising plan, which is
still inadequate. Operating neither on a social development nor a business model, Hightshoe indicated
they would continue to have funding difficulties. They do have CDBG money to hire someone to do
accounting and bookkeeping.
Bailey moved and Champion seconded that Extend the Dream be referred to Aid to Agencies. Motion
carried. Hightshoe will notify Walz of the decision.
UPDATE ON DISCERNING EYE - CDBG APPLICATION:
It was approved at the last Economic Development meeting that Discerning Eye be awarded a $35,000
CDBG loan. Since then, however, a concern arose about a question on the application regarding
bankruptcy. Schrup had reported no bankruptcies, but appeared today to provide additional detail. She
said there had been a bankruptcy, but was informed by her attorney that she need not report it after
seven years. The bankruptcy occurred fourteen years ago.
Hightshoe recommended the committee go by banking rules, disregarding bankruptcies beyond seven
years. Elliott inquired whether there were any federal regulations relating to this situation attached to
CDBG funds; Hightshoe said no. Discerning Eye is applying for an SBA loan in addition to the requested
CDBG funds. Bailey and Champion indicated they had no problem with this; Schrup need not have
disclosed the bankruptcy. Elliott noted that the form says "have you ever"; with that wording it must be
disclosed. Elliott reiterated his concern regarding this competition with businesses that did not use
taxpayers'money. He also wondered how much the $35,000 would help the problems with cash flow and
Economic Development Committee
June 21,2007
Page 2
the reduction of debt. Bailey responded that the $35,000 would make a significant difference. Hightshoe
said $35,000 is the maximum the city can provide.
Champion moved to continue with the $35,000 loan to Discerning Eye. Bailey seconded; motion carried.
Ford suggested changing the wording on the application to "have you ever declared bankruptcy within the
last seven years". Elliott disagreed, noting that nothing tells us more about the future than the past;
however, he will support the majority. Bailey asked Ford to revise the wording on the application.
UPDATE ON LA REYNA - CDBG APPLICATION:
The legal department has ruled that we cannot secure a $100,000 loan by attaching a lien on La Reyna's
mortgage because it is a contract purchase. If the business declared default, all junior liens would be
voided. Staff is now working with La Reyna to determine to what we can use as security. Because it will
most likely be equipment and there is likely not $100,000 worth, the loan will probably be less than
$100,000. Hightshoe hopes to have this ready for the July 10 Council agenda.
DOWNTOWN MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS - STAFF UPDATE:
Ford reported Marketek will have all of their hard statistical analysis done by the end of next week.
Marketek's next task will be determining supply versus demand for downtown office space. The two
surveys are out; there is good response to the consumer shopping survey, but the business survey is
lagging. Quellhorst will send out reminders today and push Chamber board members. Ford noted that
Bosch would be more than happy to talk with anyone who desires to provide input.
Marketek will begin reporting in October, when there will be an opportunity to review and comment on a
preliminary report. The first interim report, not for wide distribution, will actually be out in about ten days.
The final report is due in December. Marketek may not be officially in town before October, although
individuals may be here from time to time.
ADJOURNMENT:
Bailey adjourned the meeting at 9:00 AM. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, 8:30 AM, in
the City Hall Lobby Conference Room.
Submitted by Carolyn Kohler
s/pcd/mins/ecodev/2007/6-21-07ed.doc
Economic Development Committee
Attendance Record
2007
it
Counc
Name Term 1/23 2/09 2/20 2/27 3/06 3/12 4/06 4/12 5/29 5/31 6/21
Expires
Regenia Bailey 01/02/08 X X X X X X X X X X X
Bob Elliott 01/02/08 X X X X X X X X X X X
Connie Champion 01/02/08 X X X X X IX X X X OlE X I
Key:
X = Present
o = Absent
OlE = Absent/Excused
Absent/Excused
City of Iowa City Application
TIF Tax Rebate or Tax Abatement\Exemption
Business Requesting Financial Assistance: ALP LA, Inc.
Business Name: _Alpla, Inc.
Name of Authorized Person to Obligate the Business: _Dietmar Hofmarcher
Business Address: _289 Highway 155 South, McDonough, GA 30253
Business Contact Person: _Dietmar Hofmarcher Title: _CFO
Telephone: _770-305-7639 Fax: _770-305-7646
E-mail Address:
_dietmar .hofmarcher@alpla.com
Business Federal ID#:
58-2611718
Date of Application Submittal: _06-08-2007
Release of Information and Certification
NOTE: Please read carefully before signing:
I hereby give permission to the City of Iowa City (the City) to research the company's history,
make credit checks, contact the company's financial institution, and perform other related
activities necessary for reasonable evaluation of this proposal. I understand that all information
submitted to the City relating to this application is subject to the Open Records Law (1994 Iowa
Code, Chapter 22) and that confidentiality may not be guaranteed. I hereby certify that all
representations; warranties or statements made or furnished to the City in connection with this
application are true and correct in all material respects. I understand that it is a criminal violation
under Iowa law to engage in deception and knowingly make, or cause to be made, directly or
indirectly, a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring economic development
assistance from a state agency or political subdivision.
SIGNATURE OF COMPANY OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO OBLIGATE BUSINESS:
(submitted electronically)
NOTE: The City will not provide assistance in situations where it is determined that any
representation, warranty or statement made in connection with this application is incorrect, false,
misleading or erroneous in any material respect. If assistance has already been provided by the
city prior to discovery of the incorrect, false or misleading representation, the city may initiate
legal action to recover city funds.
1. What is the location of the proposed project?
Iowa City, IA 52240, Heinz Road
2. Please provide a brief timeline for the proposed project.
We plan to extend both our warehouse and manufacturing building, starting Fall 2007
3. Describe in detail the proposed "project" (e.g., company relocation, plant expansion, remodel-
ing, new product line and/or new facility).
Plant Expansion to make room for additional business (new production line "closures'') and
relocation from machinery from one of our manufacturing facilities at Heinz Road to the other
manufacturing facility at Heinz Road we plan to expand.
4. Specifically, what type of capital improvements will be completed? (e.g. new building,
remodeling, fa<;ade improvement, accessibility)
New building (warehouse and manufacturing)
S. Will the project increase the value of the property by at least 15%? Please include the amount
of the proposed investment.
Yes, approximately 5 Million US$
6. Type of assistance requested: (check one)
Tax Increment Financing
Tax Exemption
Tax Abatement
_x_
7. If an existing Iowa City business, how many total individuals have been employed by the
company at the Iowa City facility during the past year?
Approx. 200
8. What is the number of jobs within the existing or proposed Iowa City facility and what is the
starting average hourly wage rate (not including fringe benefits):
For the new employees? _14.00
For existing employees? _14.00
For existing and new employees? _14.00
9. Does the business provide standard medical and dental insurance for full-time employees? If
so, what percentage of the standard medical and dental insurance package expense does the
company provide?
Yes, individual and spouse coverage 80%, family coverage 70%
10. Beyond the present project, what future growth potential is there for the Iowa City
operation?
Alpla grew 200% within 3 years, and there are no plans to end the growth
11. Please describe the energy and resource efficiency programs, waste reduction, waste
exchange, and/or recycling programs at your Iowa City operation.
Up to 10% of raw material is replaced by PCR and regrind
12. Do you use recycled materials in the production of any products or through the provision of
any services at your facility? If so, please describe.
Up to 10%
13. Has the business been cited or convicted for violations of any federal or state laws or
regulations within the last five years (including environmental regulations, Occupational
Safety And Health laws, Fair Labor Standards, the National Labor Relations Act, the
Americans With Disabilities Act)? If yes, please explain the circumstances of the violation(s).
NO
ffiIJ
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 21,2007
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
Preliminary
Members Present:
Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Bob Elliott
Members Absent:
none
Staff Present:
Wendy Ford, Jeff Davidson
Others Present:
Nancy Quellhorst, Tracy Hightshoe, Loren Ditzler (Area Chamber of Commerce);
Joni Schrup (Discerning Eye); Connie and Alex Legaspi (La Reyna, Inc.)
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
Bailey moved and Champion seconded that Extend the Dream be referred to Aid to Agencies.
Motion carried. Hightshoe will notify Walz of the decision.
Champion moved to proceed with the $35,000 loan to Discerning Eye. Bailey seconded; motion
carried.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Bailey called the meeting to order at 8:34 AM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 29,2007:
Elliott moved that the minutes be approved as distributed. Motion passed.
EXTEND THE DREAM LEASE - CDBG application, deferred from May 29, 2007.
Tom Walz had been asked to provide a fundraising plan and additional expense detail for 401 South
Gilbert. Hightshoe reported that Walz did present some expense information last week, but it was not
representative of all operational expenses. Bailey met with Walz to look at the fund raising plan, which is
still inadequate. Operating neither on a social development nor a business model, Hightshoe indicated
they would continue to have funding difficulties. They do have CDBG money to hire someone to do
accounting and bookkeeping.
Bailey moved and Champion seconded that Extend the Dream be referred to Aid to Agencies. Motion
carried. Hightshoe will notify Walz of the decision.
UPDATE ON DISCERNING EYE - CDBG APPLICATION:
It was approved at the last Economic Development meeting that Discerning Eye be awarded a $35,000
CDBG loan. Since then, however, a concern arose about a question on the application regarding
bankruptcy. Schrup had reported no bankruptcies, but appeared today to provide additional detail. She
said there had been a bankruptcy, but was informed by her attorney that she need not report it after
seven years. The bankruptcy occurred fourteen years ago.
Hightshoe recommended the committee go by banking rules, disregarding bankruptcies beyond seven
years. Elliott inquired whether there were any federal regulations relating to this situation attached to
CDBG funds; Hightshoe said no. Discerning Eye is applying for an SBA loan in addition to the requested
CDBG funds. Bailey and Champion indicated they had no problem with this; Schrup need not have
disclosed the bankruptcy. Elliott noted that the form says "have you ever"; with that wording it must be
disclosed. Elliott reiterated his concern regarding this competition with businesses that did not use
taxpayers' money. He also wondered how much the $35,000 would help the problems with cash flow and
Economic Development Committee
June 21, 2007
Page 2
the reduction of debt. Bailey responded that the $35,000 would make a significant difference. Hightshoe
said $35,000 is the maximum the city can provide.
Champion moved to continue with the $35,000 loan to Discerning Eye. Bailey seconded; motion carried.
Ford suggested changing the wording on the application to "have you ever declared bankruptcy within the
last seven years". Elliott disagreed, noting that nothing tells us more about the future than the past;
however, he will support the majority. Bailey asked Ford to revise the wording on the application.
UPDATE ON LA REYNA - CDBG APPLICATION:
The legal department has ruled that we cannot secure a $100,000 loan by attaching a lien on La Reyna's
mortgage because it is a contract purchase. If the business declared default, all junior liens would be
voided. Staff is now working with La Reyna to determine to what we can use as security. Because it will
most likely be equipment and there is likely not $100,000 worth, the loan will probably be less than
$100,000. Hightshoe hopes to have this ready for the July 10 Council agenda.
DOWNTOWN MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS - STAFF UPDATE:
Ford reported Marketek will have all of their hard statistical analysis done by the end of next week.
Marketek's next task will be determining supply versus demand for downtown office space. The two
surveys are out; there is good response to the consumer shopping survey, but the business survey is
lagging. Quellhorst will send out reminders today and push Chamber board members. Ford noted that
Bosch would be more than happy to talk with anyone who desires to provide input.
Marketek will begin reporting in October, when there will be an opportunity to review and comment on a
preliminary report. The first interim report, not for wide distribution, will actually be out in about ten days.
The final report is due in December. Marketek may not be officially in town before October, although
individuals may be here from time to time.
ADJOURNMENT:
Bailey adjourned the meeting at 9:00 AM. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, 8:30 AM, in
the City Hall Lobby Conference Room.
Submitted by Carolyn Kohler
s/pcd/mins/ecodev/2007/6-21-07 ed .doc
ittee
Comm
Economic Development
Attendance Record
2007
Counc
Name Term 1/23 2/09 2/20 2/27 3/06 3/12 4/06 4/12 5/29 5/31 6/21
Expires
Regenia Bailey 01/02/08 X X X X X X X X X X X
Bob Elliott 01/02/08 X X X X X X X X X X X
Connie Champion 01/02/08 X X X X X X X X X OlE X
I .
Key
X = Present
o = Absent
OlE = Absent/Excused
Absent/Excused
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MINUTES
Iowa City Airport Commission
July 9, 2007
Iowa City Airport Terminal- 7:30 AM
DRAFT
Members Present: Howard Horan, Chair; Randy Hartwig; John Staley, Greg Farris
Members Absent: Janelle Rettig
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
DETERMINE QUORUM:
Chairperson Horan called the meeting to order at 7:30 A.M.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Horan opened the public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate
on cost for the construction of "phase 5 project" within the runway 7/25 runway extension
project to install paving and lighting. No one commented, and Horan closed the public
hearing. Hartwig moved Resolution No. A07-l4 approving the plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate on cost for the construction of "phase 5 project" within the
runway 7/25 runway extension project to install paving and lighting, establishing amount of
bid security, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and
place for receipt of bids. Staley seconded the motion. Dulek stated that a small change
needed to be made to page N-5 of the plans by adding "on July 31, 2007" in the second to
last paragraph. Members discussed when to have the meeting to award the contract and
decided on August 9 at 7:00. Dulek stated that the plans provide that the project is
contingent on FAA funding. Motion passed 4-0 (Rettig absent) on a roll call vote.
ADJOURN :
Meeting adjourned at 7:39 A.M.
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Airport Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2007
(Meetinl! Date)
TERM 1/11 2/8 3/8 3/28 4/12
NAME EXP.
Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X
Greg Farris 3/1/07 OlE X X OlE X
John Staley 3/1/10 X X X X X
Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X
Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X X X
KEY: X = Present
o = Absent
OlE = AbsentlExcused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 28,2007
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia Trimble, Tim
Toomey, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Brennan, John McCormally
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sunil Terdalkar
OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, John Hayek, Marlin Ingalls, Liz, Mike Oliveira
CALL TO ORDER: ,Chairperson Weitzel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Burford said that she had some comments to make on behalf of Friends of Historic Preservation
regarding the Preservation Plan. She said she would prefer to discuss this after the other agenda items
have been resolved.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Deferred Applications:
919 and 923 East Washinqton Street. Terdalkar said that the owner of these properties has requested
that consideration of related applications be deferred until the Commission's July meeting, as he is
currently out of town. Terdalkar added that he and Toomey visited the property as requested by the
Commission. He added that a memo about the condition of the garage has been included in the packet
and the applicant has been informed about Toomey assessment.
Certificates of Appropriateness:
515 East Davenport Street. Terdalkar said that this property is a local landmark. He said the application is
for alterations to the house, including foundation repair, removal of a non-historic cellar enclosure at the
back of the house, and the relocation of the cellar door to replace an existing basement window to the
west. Terdalkar said the applicant is also requesting the demolition of an existing garage to build new
garage.
Terdalkar said the applicant intends to reuse most of the existing block for the foundation. He showed
photographs of the property and said that the garage is fairly close to the house, and there is not much
room to maneuver a car. Terdalkar said the garage is typical of the time it was built in, probably around
1933. He said, however, there is not much of a foundation for the garage, and the applicant is trying to
save the wood siding on the existing garage to reuse it if possible. Terdalkar said the new garage would
be built behind the house on the southwest corner of the property.
Miklo added that the application appears to meet the guidelines. He said that ordinarily this would have
been listed as a consent item, but because it is a landmark and the proposed change is fairly significant,
staff thought the Commission should discuss this application.
Ingalls, the owner of the property, said there once was a creek running beside the house so that half of
the house is on regular ground and half of it is on made ground. He said the fill has subsided over the
years and formed large drainage cracks and resulted in serious compression issues. Ingalls said the plan
is to put it back as it was - to lift it up and put the foundation back in segments.
Ingalls said the garage had no foundation originally but sat on wood and posts. He said that it is very far
gone and was when he purchased the property. Ingalls said that replacing the garage and moving it up
the hill a little bit will open up the space, help the security for the property, and restore the east side to its
original configuration.
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Ingalls said that the National Register nomination says that this property is the focal point of the block.
Weitzel asked for the date of the construction of the house, and Ingalls responded that it was built in
1881. Weitzel said that the garage was not in that 1881 context. Ingalls agreed. He said he would be
saving everything he could from the garage, but the block is handmade and very soft.
Ponto asked Ingalls if he would reuse the basement door when it is moved. Ingalls said that part of the
problem with drainage is that when the storm cellar fills up, it drains down both sides of the house to the
door in the basement. He said that he will move the cellar entry up under the sun porch and then raise the
grade for the on the whole thing.
Ponto asked about the material for the door. Ingalls said that for the casing, he will probably have one
built. He added that he has other original doors from the house that he will probably have fitted in there, if
possible. He said that the original door is gone, but it was a 1920s four-panel door, and he would use a
similar door there and make it look solid.
Toomey asked if the door is below the wood trim. Ingalls confirmed this and said the current door is a
steel door. He said that the casing and door inside of there were installed within the last 15 years or so.
Baker asked what Ingalls would use for the garage if enough wood cannot be salvaged from the old
garage. Ingalls said that if he has to use additional material, he plans to make it look like the house siding.
He said he may not have enough siding to reuse to cover the garage. Ingalls said that he would use wood
siding with a similar exposure to what is on the house. Weitzel pointed out that fiber cement board is an
approved substitute for wood.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 515 East
Davenport Street, as specified in the application, with the understanding that if additional siding is
needed for the garage, that it be either wood or fiber cement board, with the basement door to be
approved by staff. Baker seconded the motion.
Weitzel said the motion gives staff the latitude to select a historically appropriate door. He added that the
applicant has done an admirable job in making the site plan more authentic and is willing to use
appropriate materials.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
617 Ronalds Street. Terdalkar said that the applicant is requesting the approval of wider windows. He
said all of the windows that had an original width of 28 inches will now be replaced with 36-inch wide
windows. Terdalkar said the applicant is also asking for approval to not install an awning-style window as
was previously approved by the Commission.
Terdalkar stated that he sent Commission members an e-mail regarding additional items the applicant
would like to have reviewed. He said that if the Commission feels it has enough information, those items
may also be considered. Terdalkar said those items include the installation of enlarged vents on the
existing gables where smaller vents are currently located. He said the applicant would also like to install
two skylights, one above each of the bathrooms.
Terdalkar said the applicant would be reusing the existing chimney. He said that would require the
installation of a chimney cap that would be slightly visible, but no approval is required for that because a
permit is not needed. Terdalkar added that the vent being requested is a polyurethane material, not wood,
so the Commission would need to consider that. He said the website for the material says that it is
paintable, but it also mentions that using dark colors is not recommended for the vents. Terdalkar added
that one of the staff recommendations is to use some kind of trim around the vent to match the trim
around the windows.
Toomey asked about the reason for the change. Oliveira said there is not enough air in the attic for the
space. He said the air space will not be big enough in the attic for good circulation, once the insulation is
added to the walls. Oliveira said he would like to use just a rectangular vent, and the contractor told him
he would need a bigger vent. He said that the difference in size is about eight inches.
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Terdalkar said there is some standard about the square footage that a vent should be for a certain floor
area of an attic. He thought it was about one square foot for 144 square feet of floor area of the attic.
Weitzel asked if the vent being requested would be the minimum size. Terdalkar said he did not know
what the floor area of the attic is. Weitzel said it would be the same as the floor plan. Miklo pointed out
that the current vent is probably aluminum and therefore would not be a historic material. He said this will
probably not be a significant change visually from what is there now.
Ponto asked about the current width of the front door. Oliveira said that it is either 30 or 32 inches. Ponto
said that the looking at the front fal;ade, the windows on the main floor appear narrow and tall, and the
door gives that same feel. He said he wonders what it will look like with wider windows.
Terdalkar said the plan shows a 32-inch door. Ponto said that if the all the windows are 36 inches wide,
the door may seem abnormally narrow. Oliveira said that he had approval to change the front two
windows to 36 inches. He said he wants the windows to be the same all the way around. Oliveira said
that he has to have egress on both sides anyway. He said that on the front side of the building, the wider
windows will really help with the livability of the house, as it is fairly dark inside.
Oliveira said the issue is that when this house is done, with windows all the same size, it will have pretty
good curb appeal. He said he plans to use red frame windows and will match the shingles up on top.
Oliveira said he would be glad to widen the front door and would be glad to put a more secure door there
anyway.
Weitzel said that he is a little concerned about changing the windows on the front fal;ade, simply because
that's the size they were built. Oliveira said that when this is all done, he did not know if one would really
notice. He said that when this is all done, one would notice if the windows were different but might not
notice if they're the same. Oliveira said that all the windows on the front fal;ade are the same width now
and may vary a little bit in height.
Toomey asked about the siding. Oliveira said the house is sided in aluminum. Toomey asked about the
trim. Oliveira said the window he is considering is an architecturally historic-type window made by
JeldWen and has a snap-on metal clad piece for that window. Liz showed the two window samples to
Commission members - a clad window and the wood version of the same window. She said that both
types of windows are paintable.
Weitzel said that the window has a nice simulated light. He said it has good depth, and the frame is a
good thickness. Liz said that the windows can be done with putty SOL, which looks like the old putty
glazed windows.
Oliveira said that he wants to get a style of window approved with the right size and right configuration of
trim. He said that as a property owner for the long term, it behooves him to get something approved that
is together. Michaud said the Commission already approved metal clad for this house. Miklo said the
issue is the frame.
Toomey said that the issue is to be close to being historically correct in appearance. He said that a lot of
that has been wiped out with the installation of the aluminum siding. Liz said that there is a cladding
option that snaps an extended subsill on the window that allows a groove to let things be brought down if
they need to be. She said that it starts to get a little deep when one does that, and not a lot of buildings
can accommodate that.
Weitzel asked what is under the aluminum siding. Oliveira said there is no wood underneath. He said
there is felt board and then aluminum. Weitzel stated that it would be a much more substantial project to
remove the aluminum and restore a wood look at this point.
Liz pointed out that for years double hungs for new construction and replacement had a lot of vinyl. She
said that the new windows have wood to the outside and inside, and JeldWen has replaced as much as
possible with cladding to cover as much as the vinyl as possible.
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Miklo said that one issue is that typically, the Commission hasn't approved metal as a trim. He said that
this case is a little unusual in that there is no trim remaining. Miklo said that either option would be an
improvement over the existing situation. He said that the wood clad is obviously acceptable according to
the guidelines, and the other might be. Miklo said it would have to be a unique situation like this before he
would even suggest the Commission consider the metal clad.
Liz said that the windows could be ordered with an accessory groove that would snap in and come back
and return back to the house. She said that would give closure to the bottom, and there could be
extended ears on them. Liz said they return back to the sheathing, giving something to side up to and two
on the sides.
Miklo said that in terms of preservation, the siding will some day need to be replaced, and the goal would
be to use cement board or something more accurate to the historic reveal.
Weitzel asked about the life span of the windows. Liz said the window has a 20-year warranty on all parts,
the color of the cladding, and against fading. She said that the metal clad window would be about $300
more than the other window, and both windows have the same warranty. Oliveira said that if he can get
the frame on it, it is a lot easier to install than having to fit the siding around.
Weitzel said that any time the Commission approves a new material, it needs to consider the
circumstances under which it will and will not be allowed in and if it really satisfies the requirements of a
substitute material. He pointed out that the hard i-plank siding was extensively tested and researched.
Toomey said there is also a question of the capping at the top of the windows, because there is
something going on there. Oliveira said those are vinyl windows that he has agreed to replace. Toomey
said that the top casings on these windows may have been the frieze board at the top, but that detail no
longer remains.
Weitzel said if the Commission is going to approve a metal window, there should be motion for that
separate from the application. He said it should state all the particulars and reasoning. Weitzel said the
Commission should then address the window replacement and look at the newer requests - the skylights
and the vents.
Toomey asked if, on the metal sill extensions, the ends would be capped off. Liz confirmed that they
would close off on the ends.
Michaud said that she likes the metal clad and thinks it makes a lot of sense and looks historically
accurate. She said she is concerned about expanding the size of the windows because of that porch.
Michaud said it looks like the window is almost up to the railing on the porch anyway so that the 36-inch
one would start at the railing. Weitzel said it is actually two feet over. Michaud said that it is right next to
the railing, so it would have to go to the center quite a bit. She said that she is concerned that having a
dark window and increasing the width of the window by six inches will really increase the massing effect.
Oliveira said that the windows on the bottom are actually set out. He said he had the capacity to set those
windows in and line them up with the second floor. Liz said that they all have to be reframed anyway
because of all the termite damage.
Toomey said that if the top windows are moved out and the bottom ones are moved in, they would be
close to being aligned with each other, which is what is usually seen. He said that the current windows
look small to him. Michaud asked if the windows would notch out for the railing. Oliveira said they would
not be - that they would be moved over. He said they would be stacked.
MOTION: Michaud moved that because this is a metal sided house with no wood under the metal
siding, that it makes sense to use the metal clad windows with a metal attached frame as a
replacement.
Trimble asked if metal extensions and caps should be included in the motion. Terdalkar said that if the
Commission is allowing the use of metal trim for the windows, it would come with a sill package. He said
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that this would basically be approving metal casing in this case. Terdalkar suggested that this material be
considered on a case-by-case basis and that this not be a blanket approval for this material.
Weitzel suggested the Commission consider the substitute material as a completely separate motion from
this application. Terdalkar agreed that the Commission should just consider using metal casing as an
acceptable substitute for wood trim.
Swaim suggested the Commission approve the occasional use of metal clad windows with metal casing
on a case-by-case basis.
MOTION: Michaud moved that in unique circumstances, where the metal material is in lieu of no
window trim, that consideration may be given to metal trim versus the wood or cement board
approved in other instances, on a case-by-case basis. Swaim seconded the motion.
Ponto said it is foreseeable that the Commission will see more and more of this in the future as situations
like this arise and as technology continues advancing. Toomey said this is metal, but it is also heavy, cast
aluminum. Weitzel agreed that it would be good to have this additional leeway in extreme circumstances.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the windows at 617 Ronalds
Street as proposed, with the following: the option of either the wood JeldWen windows as shown
or the metal JeldWen windows as shown, with metal windows to have sill extenders as described;
that on the front fac;ade the windows be moved in such a way that they are stacked vertically; and
with the option of increasing the size of the front door to 36 inches. He stated that in this
exceptional circumstance, this particular house, which has no trim, and with trying to salvage the
existing aluminum siding with the associated abutments to the window frame, the window
packages that were described as options with either the wood or metal casement would be
appropriate in this unique circumstance. Toomey seconded the motion.
Weitzel said he still had reservations about changing the front fenestration. He said he appreciates the
desire to update the windows and said this is going to cause some unique situation when trying to fix that
issue when the sills have been damaged by termites, but he was not sure that is enough of a reason to
give a waiver to change all the windows of the house.
Baker said she had the same concern. She said it is not that uncommon for houses to have different
sized windows. Terdalkar agreed. He said the way the fenestration is used on this house was fairly
common in the era this house was built. Terdalkar said the windows on the first floor are taller than the
windows on the second floor in houses of this era.
Terdalkar said that the front fa<;ade is not a three-bay fa<;ade - three-bay being one width windows
stacked over each other, one with the door and two with the side windows. He said the way it has been
divided is horizontally, with a three-bay on the first floor and two-bay on the second floor. Terdalkar said
that is why the windows are like this, to have them placed centrally on the top floor and the same on the
bottom floor. He said that is the way the house was designed. Terdalkar said there is asymmetry in the
fa<;ade from the beginning. He said the porch configuration has three piers, not two or four. Terdalkar said
that moving them together and stacking them on one another would probably make it closer to a three-
bay, with nothing in the central bay.
Weitzel said that this house has had a lot of alterations, but it is in a historic district. Toomey said that if
the bottom windows are enlarged, they have to come into the center. He said that if the same thing is
done on the second story and the windows are enlarged, because of the snow and the pitch of the roof,
they don't necessarily have to be straight aligned with each other. Oliveira said they will come close, but it
won't be exact.
Ponto said his point is that, assuming the windows are enlarged, he would rather see them stacked than
offset. Toomey asked about the height of the windows. Oliveira said it would be exactly the same; the
intention is to make the windows the same height as what is currently there. Liz said the exception would
be the two egress windows on the sides of the house as previously approved.
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Toomey asked Terdalkar for his opinion on the placement of the windows. Terdalkar said that if one tries
to match the central portion of the house, there would be a larger blank on the top floor. Liz said that
because the windows all have to be reframed, one could keep the two and the three and offset them
appropriately.
Ponto asked how the original trim around the windows fit in with the porch when this was original.
Terdalkar said the railing is probably not original.
Swaim stated that she did not have a problem with the wider windows. She said she likes the idea of
having some natural light in the house, especially when there is such a dense roof. Swaim said it would
increase the livability of a house that has been compromised by the siding.
Toomey asked Terdalkar if he would recommend for the upper story that the center of the line of the
windows be the same for the new windows. Terdalkar suggested moving the top windows by four inches
or so to the center but keeping the same configuration. He suggesting keep the same frame but
increasing the inside width.
MOTION: Ponto amended the motion to include a recommendation to keep the outer edges of the
windows the same with the extra width to be added on the inside, if the wider windows are
installed. Toomey seconded the amendment.
Weitzel stated that he would like to see the point be stronger than a recommendation but said he could
live with this. Oliveira said that would be acceptable to him also. He said he would give directions to his
carpenter, who would have to get it in there so that it works.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
Weitzel asked for comments regarding the skylights and vents. Trimble asked if the skylights would be
visible from the street. Terdalkar said they would be visible from one corner in the back. He said the
skylights would meet the guidelines' recommendation regarding visibility.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the skylights and vents at
617 Ronalds Street, as proposed, with the substitute polyurethane material for the vents.
Liz said that the polyurethane doesn't break down. She said it doesn't expand and contract and is very
stable. Liz said that it is used in high places where one doesn't want to have to paint frequently. She said
that is also why dark colors are not recommended - because the paint cannot be warranted. Liz said the
material won't expand and contract like wood, although it could be damaged by hailstones. She said that
it could be painted a dark color, but the color would fade.
Weitzel said that the Commission would probably want to consider this material with a separate motion
and indicate whether it would be approved on a case-by-case or a wholesale basis.
Swaim withdrew her motion.
MOTION: Swaim moved that, in unique circumstances, consideration may be given to a material
such as polystyrene for vents, on a case-by-case basis. Ponto seconded the motion.
Weitzel said that on a case-by-case basis, he feels it is wise to have something that will fit in a vent
situation that will take a lot of weathering so that it will not have to be replaced all the time. He said that it
looks okay, and one can't tell it from wood.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the skylights and vents at
617 Ronalds Street, with the vents to be of a polystyrene material but not painted a dark color as
proposed on the application.
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Terdalkar said the skylights measure 22 by 38. He said they are fixed skylights, not open skylights.
Terdalkar said that each of them is over a bathroom on the west rooflines. Weitzel said one will be on the
porch roof and one on the main roof above that. He said that neither is on a prominent location from the
street.
Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
831 East Colleqe Street. Terdalkar said this is a contributing property in the College Green Historic
District. He stated that this application requests the approval of the removal of a scroll pediment on a
dormer.
Terdalkar showed a photograph of the pediment and said there are some other details that are very
similar in style on the house. He said the porch is very ornate, with capitals on the columns. Terdalkar
said there is also another scroll pediment on the east side of the house.
Hayek, one of the owners of the property, distributed a statement from his contractor. He showed some
photographs of the pediment and said that he still has it in storage. Hayek said that the pediment was
restored several years ago and then put back up on the building. He distributed an affidavit by John
Milder regarding leakage on the roof right below where the pediment was located.
Hayek said the pediment was damaged in last year's tornado and was then taken down. He stated that it
is a very attractive architectural feature, but it is rotted, and if he puts it back up, he'll have to have it
rebuilt first. Hayek said that there was copper flashing on the back of it, but he believes that the
penetrations through the roof when it was reinstalled caused water and snow to back up behind it. He
said that having the pediment down has solved the leakage problem, although from a visual standpoint it
is not as good.
Hayek said that he is retroactively asking to keep the pediment down, although he recognizes that is not
the right way to do it. He said that he could put it back up, but it would have to be rebuilt, and the
contractor says it will cost quite a bit to do so.
Weitzel said that in fairness, the Commission should consider this as before the fact basically - for better
or worse for the applicant, the Commission shouldn't consider whether or not this has been taken off yet.
Hayek recognized that he should have come to the Commission before this was taken down but added
that it was damaged in the storm.
Toomey asked if the roof had been reshingled. Hayek said he thought it had been reshingled, because
the house did have some roof damage in the tornado also. Weitzel agreed and said that the back corner
of the house had a tree fall on it.
Terdalkar said he noticed the pediment after the tornado. Weitzel said that it was damaged. Terdalkar
said there will be some problems if the pediment is not maintained, because the slope of the dormer is
pretty steep.
Hayek said that with enough and frequent maintenance, one could keep the roof from leaking up there,
but it is a difficult spot to get to and maintain. He said that it would be a lot easier to maintain the building
without the pediment, recognizing that the tradeoff is the architectural feature.
Weitzel agreed that it was a very stunning part of this house. He said he was also struck that the copper
flashing extended all the way up to the back of that pediment, so he thought something else was causing
it to rot.
Toomey said he believes this roof has probably been reshingled a number of times, and this pediment
has probably been taken off every time. He said that it reached the point where it was put back up there
improperly. Toomey said it should be possible to easily replace it so that it does not cause a maintenance
problem. He said it could be angled back to give some clearance at the bottom so that water can get out
and not dam up behind it. Toomey said that a good paint on the pediment, possibly an epoxy paint, would
be appropriate. He said that if it is repaired and a proper finish put on it, there shouldn't be any long-term
problems.
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Weitzel asked Toomey if what he is proposing would hold up in a very strong wind. Toomey confirmed
this. He stated that one could use angle brackets with cross bracing in a couple of places, and it won't go
anywhere. Toomey said there should be some clearance underneath, with brackets on it and two bolts on
each side and a blackjack over the tops of the heads, and there should be no problem. He said it has to
be put up where it won't cause any problems. Miklo asked Toomey to work with Terdalkar to provide a
drawing for a contractor to use of how to attach the pediment.
Swaim said the house looks so different without the pediment. She said she definitely would like to see it
back on there in a way that will work.
Weitzel said that this would be an ideal application for the funding that was provided to those with storm
damage. He said it is a high expense item, but it really contributes to the historic nature of the
neighborhood. Terdalkar said that the State Historical Society has established an emergency grant, and
he would get the contact information to Hayek. Weitzel said the last he had heard there was several
thousand left over. Terdalkar added that a project could qualify for up to $15,000, which would more than
take care of this project.
Michaud asked if there used to be a ball on top of the center cone. She showed sample photographs of
different sizes of polystyrene pediments in the catalog containing the vents approved in the previous
application. Swaim said that putting that material on a house with aluminum siding would be different than
putting it on this structure. Ponto said that if it could be custom replicated and painted, it would look
exactly the same. Michaud said that it would be a lower maintenance solution if it could be done.
Weitzel suggested that the original pediment be repaired and attached the proper way. Toomey said that
a good epoxy paint job could properly seal up the pediment.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of a
pediment at 831 East College Street.
Ponto said he would vote against the motion. Weitzel said the City Attorney's Office has made a
determination that it was confusing to require motions to be stated in the affirmative and that a motion
could be made either way by a board or commission member.
Ponto withdrew the motion.
Weitzel asked Hayek if he would be willing to explore options with Toomey and staff for restoring the
pediment and getting funding from the State. Hayek responded that he was willing to do so. Weitzel said
that Hayek could therefore go ahead and proceed, and there would not be any action required by the
Commission. Miklo said it would concern a certificate of no material effect. Weitzel said that is something
that staff and the chair would just sign off on.
Terdalkar said that because there is a case open in the Housing and Inspection Services Office, the
Commission would need to decide on a timeline for this. He said that in a similar case, the Commission
gave either one or two construction seasons for completion of the project. Weitzel suggested giving a
twelve-month period, to be included in the wording on the certificate of no material effect. Terdalkar
added that he and Toomey would produce a drawing to present to Hayek and his contractor.
Minutes for Mav 31, 2007 and June 12, 2007.
Mav 31, 2007. Terdalkar said he went through the minutes a second time and added some text. He asked
Commission members to let him know about anything that should be changed.
Baker said that she had typographical corrections to submit. Weitzel said that he also had typographical
corrections, none of which would change the substance or meaning of what was said, to submit. He
added that when there are no substantive changes, the minutes may just be filed. The consensus of the
Commission was to file the minutes of the May 31, 2007 meeting.
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June 12, 2007. Swaim said that on page four, in the sixth paragraph, the word "under" in the second
sentence should be deleted.
Weitzel said that on page four, his comments in paragraph four should read, "Weitzel said that other than
typos and formatting concerns, it seems the concept of neighborhoods was becoming confused between
preservation districts and City neighborhoods. For example, the area the guidelines marked as the
Longfellow Neighborhood has many districts in it, but its outline may not exactly follow that of say the
Longfellow Neighborhood Association." He said that he also had some typographical corrections to
submit. Baker said she also had some typographical corrections.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the Commission's June 12, 2007 minutes, as amended. Trimble
seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
OTHER:
Burford said that the Friends of Historic Preservation held a preliminary discussion of the Preservation
Plan draft. She said that Friends of Historic Preservation has asked to have a teleconference with Marlys
Svendsen to hammer out how Friends of Historic Preservation should be represented and how what it will
do should be spelled out. Burford said there was a lot of discussion about financial incentives and the
comments in the plan regarding the role of Friends of Historic Preservation.
Burford said there were two things that Friends of Historic Preservation would like to see addressed. She
said one item concerns research of the brick streets and having a policy to protect all brick streets. Miklo
asked if the point would be to include a comment regarding maintaining the infrastructure, such as brick
streets. Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation would actually like to see an ordinance passed
that would protect the brick streets. Miklo said his concern would be getting into something that specific.
Weitzel said he would be reticent for the Commission to engage in an ordinance that would apply to both
new and old streets, unless it was specifically for historic districts or historic brick streets. He said that if
an ordinance would just in general cover brick streets anywhere in town, then it would lose the focus of a
historic context.
Burford asked if there is a surveyor a map. Miklo replied that the brick streets have been inventoried.
Burford said that would be a good starting point.
Weitzel said that if a brick street has been resurfaced a number of times with asphalt, the original brick
will have been ruined by the grinding machines that go into the brick. He said the asphalt looks like it
would just peel right off, but it does not. Miklo said there could be a statement in the plan to call out that
the brick streets are a historic asset, and there should be a program for preserving them. Burford said that
it crosses a line where there needs to be some advocacy with public works.
Miklo said the Preservation Plan would be the place to raise that in general. Weitzel said that a policy
would be about as far as the Commission can go. He did not think the Commission could advocate an
ordinance through the Plan.
Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation would also like to identify and prioritize the most
important buildings and properties to be protected. She said that the point is to be proactive and have a
policy to let everyone know where things stand.
Weitzel said that a significant resources survey might be in order, and it is something that could be done
through a CLG, to have someone investigate the most critical resources in Iowa City. He said that one
would have to work individually with each landowner, however, to get the properties nominated.
Burford said there was some discussion from the preliminary read-through that the Historic Preservation
Plan does not recognize that the City is unique in having a non-profit organization that has supported and
helped nurture the work in Iowa City for 35 years. Weitzel said that he felt that was fairly clear in the plan.
He said that Friends of Historic Preservation is mentioned several times and is cited as being an asset to
the community. Weitzel said that one could advocate for a stronger statement about that. He agreed that
Friends of Historic Preservation is remarkable and unique in its support of the community.
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Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation felt that the Salvage Barn was underrepresented in the
Plan. She said it is a community focal point and event where people come to discuss their projects and
get help and recommendations. Burford said it is very interactive and is a tremendous investment in
historic preservation and in the community. She added that the Salvage Barn is operated in cooperation
with the City, but this investment is not reflected in the Historic Preservation Plan. Burford said there are
things in the Plan's objectives that are accomplished in part by the Salvage Barn that are not reflected in
the Plan.
Miklo pointed out that Svendsen has received her final payment for the work done on the Preservation
Plan. He said he felt that she would be willing to have a teleconference and make some revisions, but at
some point, should additional work require perhaps ten to twenty more hours, Svendsen would expect to
be paid more. Miklo said the grant is exhausted; therefore, it would be good to identify key points to have
addressed. He said that the Plan should be fairly broad and forward thinking, with details to come later.
Miklo said there could be statements regarding a policy of promoting the protection of brick streets, etc.
He said that then during the implementation phase, the details can be ironed out.
Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation felt that there was a suggestion in the Plan that Friends
of Historic Preservation take on more responsibility for certain things. She said that the Board did not
necessarily want to assume responsibility for certain things. Weitzel said he felt that was reflected in the
Plan where it says that all educational concerns cannot be deal with by Friends of Historic Preservation;
some of that has to be done through the Commission. Swaim said she also felt there was also a sense in
some places that Friends of Historic Preservation is being asked to do more. Weitzel said that he did not
feel that was meant in a bad way.
Swaim suggested that if there were a better explanation of the Salvage Barn and its complexities, then
that might help to balance things out. She said it would also show one of the ways in which Friends of
Historic Preservation pulls its weight. Weitzel said these are good comments, and there can also be a
couple of specific items regarding brick streets and a critical resources survey, as well as a paragraph to
be approved by Friends of Historic Preservation to describe what Friends of Historic Preservation does.
Miklo said that a teleconference with Svendsen with two or three Friends of Historic Preservation
representatives as well as the Commission's staff and chair would be appropriate. Swaim suggested
preparing draft language and specifying where it could go in the Plan to keep any potential costs of
amending the Plan down. The consensus was to hold a conference call with Svendsen, Weitzel,
Terdalkar, and interested members of the Board of Friends of Historic Preservation on a weekday at 5:30
p.m. Ponto pointed out that not only should the brick streets be preserved, but the stone curbs on those
streets should also be protected.
Weitzel referred to a memorandum from Paula Mohr, the CLG Program Coordinator, reminding people
that the CLG round is coming up for the next fiscal year. Weitzel said that he planned to work on a
proposal for a south side survey application, and Richard Carlson agreed to help write the proposal. He
asked if Commission members would prefer to see any other projects done first, but the consensus was
in favor of the south side survey.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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MINUTES
P ARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
June 13 ,2007
DRAFT
MEMBERS PRESENT: Craig Gustaveson, Margie Loomer, Ryan O'Leary, Matt Pacha, Jerry
Raaz, Phil Reisetter, John Westefeld
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Bourgeois, John Watson
ST AFF PRESENT: Mike Moran, Terry Robinson, Terry Trueblood
GUESTS PRESENT: Christine Harms, Del Holland, Beth Koppes
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Moved by Gustaveson, seconded by Westefeld to approve addine the Wetherby splash pad
to the Capital Improvement Plan for next vear. Unanimous.
Moved bv Gustaveson, seconded bv O'Learv to support the cell phone tower policv
proposal with a cham?:e to Section III.B cham?:ing the time period to 5 years with two 5-vear
renewals. Unanimous.
Move bv Gustaveson, seconded bv Reisetter to accept fees in lieu of land for Whispering
Meadows, Part 4. Unanimous.
OTHER FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Moved bv Raaz, seconded bv Reisetter, to approve the Mav 9, 2007 minutes as written.
Unanimous.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
No public discussion.
REPORT AND DISCUSSION ON WETHERBY PARK SPLASH PAD PROPOSAL:
Beth Koppes was present from the Wetherby Neighborhood to discuss funding for the proposed
Wetherby Park Splash Pad. They would like to begin fund raising efforts and are asking if they
could use the Parks and Recreation Foundation as the organization to which contributions could
be directed. The funds will be earmarked for this project. Pacha has contacted all Foundation
members who have granted their approval for this project.
Koppes also made a formal request to the Commission to add this project to their CIP list for
next year. Koppes also asked if they could contact the Scanlon family to request a donation.
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Pacha stated that would be a good idea as well as recommending that they contact Procter &
Gamble.
Moved bv Gustaveson. seconded bv Westefeld. to approve adding: the Wetherby splash pad
to the Capital Improvement Plan for next year. Unanimous.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO INSTALL A CELL TOWER (I.E. LARGE
FLAG POLE) IN CITY PARK:
Trueblood referred Commission to the draft policy included in their packets. This proposed
policy will go to the City Council for Consideration soon. Trueblood directed their attention to
section III. B, titled Lease Terms. Currently this states "term should not exceed 5 years and is
variable based on the projected future use and life expectancy of the facility or property in
question. Any renewals must be subject to City approval. Provisions for canceling the lease shall
be included based on the potential need to change the use of the facility or property or close the
facility." Trueblood stated that this section will most likely be changed to provide more time up
front, possibly 15 years. In the City Attorney's research she found that often times the wording is
such that the initial term is 5 years with two 5-year renewals to follow. In essence the City would
approve renewal unless there was a violation of the agreement. If the cell phone company
complies with the existing contract, they have the right to extend their agreement another five
years.
Reisetter wanted clarification as to whether the Commission was being asked to approve the
policy and/or the actual installation of a tower in City Park. Trueblood stated that the
Commission can vote either pro or con on the Verizon proposal for City Park, pending Council
approval. He also stated that if voting on placement of the tower, that the Commission can
include any provisions they feel necessary (i.e. will approve only if money goes into the Parks
and Recreation funds). A representative from Dolan Realty called Trueblood today and stated
that they approve of the five year plan, with renewals, as well as the remainder of the policy.
Gustaveson reiterated that the two issues Commission needs to look at are 1) to accept or deny
the working draft policy, and 2) to accept or deny the placement of a cell phone tower in City
Park. Gustaveson feels it is important to first vote on the policy. Reisetter agrees that it makes
sense to approve policy first and that it is important to retain the right to be able to approve or
deny a design. Trueblood reported that each request will be handled on a case by case basis.
Westefeld asked Trueblood if staff had any reservations. Trueblood stated that he does not have
any reservations regarding the policy, but does have some reservations with regard to the tower
and equipment building, especially if the inclusion of co-providers means a larger building or
more buildings would be needed. He stated that there was a request to put in the policy that
funding go to the affected department, however, this will not be a part of the policy and will have
to be included in each individual voting process.
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Moved by Gustaveson. seconded bv O'Leary. to support the cell phone tower policv
proposal with a chane:e to section III. B chane:ine: the time period to five years with two 5-
year renewals. Unanimous.
Pacha suggested that representatives from Verizon come to the next Commission meeting with
their plans. Trueblood will contact Verizon to give a presentation next month. Pacha asked
Commission members to send via email any questions/concerns etc. for Verizon so that
Trueblood can let them know so that they will be better prepared. Loomer suggested that
neighborhood people be invited to this presentation.
REPORT ON SELECTION OF CONSULTANT FOR PARKS RECREATION AND
TRIALS MASTER PLAN:
Pacha reported that the Master Plan Committee met for two days and interviewed four firms. The
Committee has chosen Greenplay from Broomfield, Colorado. One of the key reasons this firm
was chosen was due to the amount of parks and recreation background of the entire staff.
Trueblood reported that one of staff members from Greenplay that will be most visible in Iowa
City actually works out of Lawrence, KS. Raaz reported that it was a difficult choice as all of the
applicants were good. O'Leary stated that Greenplay was a good choice as they offer a
combination of assessing our situation, conducting surveys, provided stats and talked about their
vision for Iowa City.
Moved bv Westefeld. seconded bv Gustaveson to support the committee's decision to hire
Greenplav, LLC, from Broomfield, Co. to complete a master plan for the Iowa City Parks
and Recreation Department. Unanimous.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF OPEN SPACE IN WHISPERING MEADOWS - PART
4
Trueblood noted that because of timing issues this particular open space issue went to the
Planning and Zoning Commission before coming to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff feel that it would be appropriate to accept l.82
acres of woodlands that are directly adjacent to the Sycamore Greenway as neighborhood open
space. A majority of the Planning and Zoning Commission feel that this area would be an asset
to the public open space along the Greenway and that it may be suitable for wooded trails or as a
natural recreation area in the future. Robinson reported that the tree population in this area is not
in prime condition. Trueblood noted that not all of this land will be developed. He told the
commission that they can choose to leave this as a privately-owned wooded area or to make it
public property. Much discussion ensued regarding maintenance of this area. It was the Parks
and Recreation Commission consensus that it would be beneficial to accept the fees in lieu of
land. Trueblood reminded Commission that fees would go back to the vicinity of this
development, but not necessarily specifically to this development. Raaz asked if there is an open
space deficit in this area to which Trueblood answered no.
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Moved by Gustaveson, seconded by Reisetter to accept fees in lieu of land for Whisperine
Meadows Part 4. Unanimous.
COMMISSION TIME
Westefeld asked staff if there is currently a recycling program offered in the city parks.
Trueblood announced that at the direction of City Council the Parks and Recreation Department
is currently running a pilot program at the Kickers Soccer Park and Napoleon Park. Staff is
keeping close track of the success. Robinson stated that while this type of program has not gone
well downtown, it seems to be doing very well at least at Napoleon Park. Staff is hoping that by
placing recycling containers next to regular waste containers will encourage people to use them
correctly.
Loomer announced to the Commission that her garden is part of the Project Green tour scheduled
for July 8.
O'Leary stated that he enjoyed the consultant interviews. He was inspired by the different ideas
given and to hear what kinds of plans are being made for other communities and looks forward
to what is ahead for Iowa City.
Terry Robinson reported on a new graffiti remover available to use on concrete. This substance
combines soda ash with a spray and the demonstration proved it to be a very good product. It is
very expensive, however. He noted that this was the same material that was used to clean the
Statue of Liberty. Staff will continue their research on this product.
CHAIR'S REPORT
No report.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director of Coralville Parks and Recreation has asked if the Iowa City Parks Commission
would like to do a joint tour with them in either July or September. Commission agreed that it
was a great idea and that September would be their preferred choice.
On Sunday, June 17 DogP AC will hold their first anniversary celebration for the dog park. This
celebration will start at 9:30 a.m. The pond will be open at this time as well. DogP AC has
requested approval for naming the pond Lily's Pond. Commission consensus is to approve this
request, but no official action could be taken at this time because it was not on the agenda.
The Riverside Festival Stage project is near completion. The light pole company (for the lighted
sidewalk) was not able to provide the lighting in time for opening night of the Shakespeare
Festival so temporary lighting has been put in place.
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A couple of months ago it came up to re-approach the Elks Club to get permission to extend the
Peninsula Park Trail to Taft Speedway. Trueblood was advised by an Elks Club past president to
contact the general manager of the Elks Club, Kevin Carr, who indicated this would be a board
decision, and would have to be placed on a future board meeting agenda. Terry needs to request
such for a meeting yet to be determined. He invited other Commission members to attend this
meeting with him if interested. Jerry Raaz stated that he would like to attend.
Trueblood reminded Commission that the proposed intersection improvement at Hwy 6 and
Gilbert has been cancelled. He wanted to inform Commission that as this project involved state
and federal funding, and had to go back to JCCOG to determine where to reallocate this money.
It was decided by them that part of these funds will go to the Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail
project; the bulk of it is going to Coralville.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Reisetter, seconded by Gustaveson to adiourn the meetine: at 6:10 p.m.
U ninimous.
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