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Home My WebLink About2007-08-23 Info Packet I = ! !-&~''t ~... ~ga'm__ .... ~ ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET August 23.2007 AUGUST 28 SPECIAL WORK SESSION IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Memorandum from the City Clerk: City Manager Executive Search Firm Rankings MISCELLANEOUS IP3 Memorandum from the Interim City Manager: North Side Neighborhood Parking IP4 E-mail correspondence from Nhung Ta and Mayor Wilburn: Driveway request for 326 Fairchild Street IPS Memorandum from the Housing Rehabilitation Office: TARP (Targeted Area Rehabilitation Program) update IP6 Letter from JCCOG Executive Director to Chuck Green: Cleary walkway pedestrian crossings IP7 2007 Housinglowa Conference October 23-24, 2007 Tentative Schedule and Registration Form [submitted by Council member Vanderhoef] IPS E-mail from Garry Klein to Captain Widmer: Thank you Ipg ECICOG Express July - August 2007 PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES IP10 Airport Commission: August 9.2007 IP11 Public Art Advisory Committee: August 2. 2007 I;;; 1 --= -~ ~~~j!:'t ::-...~..~~ ~-A&.. CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas 08-23-07 IP1 August 23, 2007 www.icgov .org . TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 6:30p Special Council Work Session - Selection of firms to be interviewed Emma J. Harvat Hall TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS . MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day - Offices closed I . TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 TBA 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 . MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 6:30p Council Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall . TUESDAY,OCTOBER16 7:00p Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 TBA Council Work Session 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall . MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Veterans' Day - Offices closed . THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving Day - Offices closed . FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Offices closed 1 ~ 1 -#""':= -~ !~W~'t ,,~~au.~ ........ ... CITY OF IOWA CITY~ MEMORANDUM DATE: August 22, 2007 FROM: Mayor and City Council Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~-Z*' TO: RE: City Manager Executive Search Firm Rankings Eleven firms have submitted proposals for executive search services to assist the City in finding and hiring a new City Manager. After review of all submittals, Council (including the UISG representative) was asked to rank the firm 1-11 with # 1 being their first choice and # 11 the last. The results are as follows: Company Total Score * The Brimeyer Group, Inc. 30 Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment 30 Slavin Management Consultants, Inc. 33 Bennett Yarger Associates 38 The PAR Group - Paul A. Reaume Ltd. 45 Alliance Resource Consulting 57 The Mercer Group Inc. 57 Arcus 59 McPherson & Jacobson, LLC 68 A very Associates 74 Management Resources Group 74 * Lowest score reflect the top choices 1 ~ 1 f~~~llf: ~~_au.~ ..,. .. CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM C1iJ Date: August 23, 2007 From: City Council Dale Helling, Interim City Manager ~ To: Re: North Side Neighborhood Parking Attached is a copy of the Northside Parking Study completed in January 2005. You have indicated that you wish to revisit the possibility of neighborhood resident parking permits in that area and that you wish to look at the issue of Northside parking at your work session on September 4th. While the data gathered for this study is approximately three years old, the parking situation on the Northside appears to have remained largely consistent over that time. Thus, this information should be helpful in preparing for your discussion. It is being provided now so that you will have ample time to review it before the 4th. cc. Jeff Davidson John Yapp Marcia Klingaman Joe Fowler Northside Parking Study Prepared for: The City of Iowa City Planning & Community Development Department Prepared by: Tokey Boswell & Tracy Glaesemann January 2005 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Table of contents Executive Summary......... ................... ........... ............. ................... ................ ........... .........2 Methodology................................................................................................................... ..3 General Findings................................................................................................................ 4 Res p 0 n den t Com men ts ................................................................................................. 1 0 Survey I nstru ment ............................................................................................................ 27 Completed Survey: all respondents............................................................................ 29 Completed Survey: those with and without off-street parking................................31 Northside Area Parking Map ......................................................... ........ ............. ...... .... 34 City of Iowa City page I Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Executive Summary This report on parking issues was completed by the Department of Planning & Community Development upon a request by the Northside Neighborhood Association of Iowa City. Creation of a survey and data collection based on targeted questions was a necessary first step in addressing resident parking concerns. This report is intended to provide a record of experiences and perceptions of Northside residents, upon which the City may base any future actions. The most notable findings are included below, with a more comprehensive overview of survey results following. A great majority of respondents (83%) has off-street parking available. This group has few grievances when it comes to their own parking situations. However, those dependent on curb-side parking (17% of all respondents) tell a very different story. Most can't find a spot within two blocks from their homes during the day, and one-third park at least two blocks away after 5pm. Regardless of actual experiences, however, a large majority of respondents report that a parking shortage exists both on their block and in the neighborhood. Both those with off-street parking and those without agree that the availability of parking for guests is unacceptable. This sentiment may feed the overall feeling that there is a parking shortage in the Northside Neighborhood. Another element for this sentiment seems to be empathy for neighbors, as expressed through comments acknowledging satisfaction with personal parking situations but a speculation that neighbors don't enjoy the same situation. Respondents living on Bloomington Street and south to Jefferson Street report greater dissatisfaction with parking than do their northern neighbors. This seems to be caused by a combination of fewer parking spaces available to residents (both off-street and curb-side), and more cars per unit. The main reason there are fewer curb-side parking spaces is the presence of parking meters servicing Mercy Hospital and other businesses in that area. Some respondents suggested allowing parking for free in metered spots overnight to respond to some of the demand. Another suggestion from respondents is to craft a residential permit strategy that would allow residents to park on the opposite side of the street than that allowed by calendar parking. This could potentially double the amount of parking available to residents while continuing to discourage non-resident car storage. In addition, this could open up additional spaces for non-residents (as residents find spaces on the opposite side of the street) and address the dissatisfaction with available guest parking. This would also address the frustrations of a small group of respondents who don't drive everyday but still have to move their cars from one side of the street to another. More research would be needed if this strategy were pursued. City of Iowa City page 2 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Methodology The study area includes the majority of the Northside Neighborhood. Study area boundaries are defined by the following borders: Dubuque to the west, Governor to the east, Bella Vista and the dead-ends of Johnson, Van Buren, and Lucas to the north, and Jefferson to the south. The study area is outlined on the map below. Map 1. Northside Parking Survey Area Z G'J B OWN ST - ~ ill z. JIE~. dIIJJ fittj ~ [[] ~ JPR DTTfR ~ rnm EIIL ~ IT ~ ~NALOS ~ DTII13 Ern 8JIIb oill ~ mr ~ fI EIIL~ olJ]] RTIlrl El rrn ~ 1llb CHURC~ BIJ 8 mm ~ J]J t::tttfB Bffi... -i...1l ~ n-\ OJ] ~ llIIIIIIl gj III] FAIRC~S~ ~~ ~ ~ ~_~ 11 z ~DAVENf'~S~ z ill1! ~ L- ~ rn:nn [ ill i ]]]j 8JJ] EillIEHill ~ :ill ~ JIB ITIIIH 1 ~~ ~ I fllI ; l;1j ~ ~ ~ [[1. E MARKET ST aJrn Pm IIIIIE?I ~ ill ~ l riIJ]] m I I RrlFl mt1ffi DIIIB ~ :k ~ I ~ ~ LJlll:l t:1lUU 'ill] -i 7fi1 The sample for this study was drawn from addresses used for water bills, the City of Iowa City database of rental property permits, and the May 2004 Iowa City Area Directory published by Polk City Directories. From these sources, 1,647 addresses were compiled. One survey was sent to each of these addresses early October. Most of the completed surveys were received within three weeks of mailing, though we accepted surveys up to the writing of this report. As of 19 November, we received 412 completed surveys from residents, for a 25% response rate. Two differences were identified between the 2000 Census data and our study. The first regards the number units in our sample; the list compiled for this study identified 1,647 units, compared to 1,437 occupied housing units identified by the census. There is no immediate explanation for this discrepancy. The second difference concerns the tenure of respondents. Forty-four percent (44%) of respondents are homeowners, while 56% are renters. The census identifies 23% owners, and 77% renters in this same area. Our survey results, therefore, overcount homeowners and undercount renters. This is most likely a result of the self-bias in responding to surveys. City of Iowa City page 3 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 General Findings The great majority of respondents have off-street parking available. Four of five respondents (83%) report they have off-street parking, leaving just 17% who rely solely on curbside parking. As one may expect. it is more common for homeowners to have this amenity than renters (90% of homeowners, compared to 78% of renters). On average, respondents with off-street parking have 2.1 spaces, with renters reporting an average of 1.8 spaces per unit. This compares favorably with the 1.9 cars per unit for respondents with off-street parking, and appears to suggest that in most locations where off- street parking is provided, the amount provided is adequate. Respondents dependent on curb-side parking average 1.4 cars per unit. Four percent (4%) of all respondents do not keep a car at their residence. Those who depend on curb-side parking report great dissatisfaction; those with off-street parking are more satisfied. Nearly three in four (73%) of those with off-street parking are satisfied with their own parking situation. This compares to just 20% of those without off-street parking who are satisfied. In total, 64% of respondents report they are satisfied with the parking available to them. Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied 64 15 21 73 15 12 20 17 63 It stands to reason that those Northside residents with off-street parking available should not be parking great distances from their residences. Nor do they expect to park far away - only 23% feel that it is reasonable to park' more than one block away from their residence. Confirming the satisfaction ratings, 79% of those with off-street parking report that they typically park no farther than one block away from their residence, including 64% of those who park on the same block as their residence. Seventy-one percent (71%) never have to park two blocks or farther from their homes between 8am and 5pm; 76% never park two blocks or more from their homes after 5pm. Thus it appears that the parking needs of most residents with off-street spaces available are being met. The story is quite different for those who are dependent on curb-side parking. Less than half (41 %) of those without off-street parking typically park closer than two blocks from their residence. In fact, a larger proportion (46%) regularly park three or more blocks away. While this group doesn't expect to park as close as those with off-street parking, reality falls far short from expectations. Seven in ten (69%) feel the maximum distance away from home one should have to park is two blocks; just 5% feel it is acceptable to park three or more blocks away. This group feels the parking pinch more during the day than in the evening; 65% park at City of Iowa City page 4 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 least two blocks away three or more times per week during typically working hours while 39% report the same experience after 5pm. These responses are summarized in the following table. Table 2 Parking Experiences & Expectations With off- Without street off-street Total QQ!1log QQ!1log % % % Maximum distance from residence it is reasonable to park Same block Next block Two blocks away Three or more blocks away 41 36 20 4 43 35 19 4 30 39 26 5 Distance respondent typically parks from residence Same block Next block Two blocks away Three or more blocks away 58 15 13 15 65 14 13 8 22 19 13 46 Frequency of parking at least two blocks away from residence: 8am - 5pm Daily 3-4 times per week 2 times or fewer per week Never 10 14 15 61 7 9 14 71 29 36 20 14 Frequency of pa'king at least two blocks away from residence: after 5pm Daily 3-4 times per week 2 times or fewer per week Never 7 8 18 67 4 6 14 76 22 17 36 25 City of Iowa City page 5 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Parking availability for guests is perceived to be unacceptable. Half of all respondents say they are dissatisfied with the parking that is available for their guests, including 70% of those who do not have off-street parking. Respondents are a bit more ambivalent about parking for service and delivery people; still, 40% of those without off-street parking are dissatisfied. Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied 33 17 50 36 17 47 17 14 70 Delivery/Service People Parking Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied 41 33 26 44 33 23 29 32 40 Respondents report a parking problem in their neighborhood. When asked if respondents feel there is a shortage of parking, 60% say there is on their block and 67% believe there is in their neighborhood. While those with off-street parking are somewhat tempered, solid majorities say there is a problem. This seems somewhat contradictory when compared to the contentment those with off-street parking have with their personal situations, but the data give us further insight. One element of this perception is certainly dissatisfaction with guest parking. Perhaps another element is an ingrained impression of a parking predicament that endures even when respondents' own situations contradict that impression. Indeed, many respondents expressed a feeling of neighborhood solidarity through their comments on returned surveys; while their own situations were fine, they suspected their neighbors weren't as lucky. Table 4 Parkin~1 Perceptions Regarding Block and Neighborhood With oft- street Tot a I QQIJilllg % 07 /0 Without off-street QQIJilllg % Is there a parking shortage on your block? Yes No Not sure 60 24 16 56 27 17 84 9 8 Is there a parking shortoge in your neighborhood? Yes No Not sure 67 16 17 65 17 19 82 10 8 City of Iowa City page 6 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Respondents living on Bloomington street south to Jefferson report a more problematic parking environment than their northern neighbors do. For this analysis, the survey area was divided into three main sections, between Dubuque and Governor. The sections are divided in the middle of blocks, and are defined as follows: Map 2. Sections for Analysis Ronalds street north, encompassing the dead ends and Bella While approximately the same proportion of each group has off-street parking (82% in the south, 84% in the middle, and 85% in the north), fewer respondents from the southern section report being satisfied with their parking situations (54% in the south, compared to 67% and 71 % in the middle and northern sections, respectively). Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied 54 18 29 67 11 22 71 18 11 Specific parking experiences reflect these sentiments: 44% of southern respondents typically park on their block, compared to 56% of respondents in the middle and 76% of those in the north. In addition, roughly half of southern respondents find a parking space two or more blocks away during the day and in the evening. These numbers are much different than those for the northern section, while the middle section is a transition area. (See table on next page.) City of Iowa City page 7 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Table 6 Parking Experiences South % Distance respondent typically parks frorn residence Middle % North % Same block Next block Two blocks away Three or more blocks away 44 16 20 20 56 13 13 18 76 15 6 4 Frequency of pal king at least two blocks away from residence: 80m - 5pm Daily 3-4 times per week 2 times or fewer per week Never 14 16 22 49 13 14 11 62 2 12 13 73 Frequency of pal king at least two blocks away from residence: after 5pm Daily 3-4 times per week 2 times or fewer per week Never 10 19 18 53 8 4 17 71 3 2 18 77 Most likely, the depressed satisfaction in the southern section comes from a combination of fewer spaces available (off-street and curb-side) along with more vehicles per unit. While roughly four in five respondents from each geographic section have off-street parking available to them, the southern section has fewer spaces per unit than do the middle and northern sections (an average of 1.8, compared to 2.3 and 2.2, respectively). This area of the Northside Neighborhood is home to Mercy Hospital and more commercial property, resulting in more curbside parking restricted by meters, and consequently fewer curb-side parking spaces for residents that don't require continual feeding of meters. To compound the problem, southern respondents averaged slightly more cars per unit compared to their northernmost neighbors: 1.92, compared to 1.89 in the middle and 1.68 in the northern section. Respondents' perceptions echo these findings. The survey asked those who think there is a parking shortage either on their block or in their neighborhood what contributes the most to a parking shortage. In the southern section, the top two contributors were inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords (29%) and current parking restrictions (29%). In contrast, respondents from both the northern and middle sections blame commuters (56% and 34%, respectively) . City of Iowa City page 8 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Table 7 Biggest Contributor to Shortage in Parking Base: Those who feel there is a parking shortage on their block or in their neighborhood South % Middle % North % Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords Current parking restrictions Commuters Non-resident car storage Other 33 33 25 2 7 14 26 38 16 5 13 15 59 13 Calendar parking: friend to some, foe to others. Anecdotally, respondents wrote about their annoyance with calendar parking because it limits curb-side parking. Still, most also acknowledged the need for such measures to dissuade non-resident car storage, There is a small group of respondents, however, who don't have off-street parking but don't want to drive their cars each day. These respondents voiced frustration about having to daily move their car. As suggested by some respondents, one such strategy could be resident parking permits that allow residents to park on the opposite side allowed by calendar parking. Many landlords charge an additional fee for off-street parking, sending some residents to the streets. While not addressed specifically on the survey, some respondents wrote on their surveys that their landlords charged extra for off-street parking, and therefore many chose not to pay it. The magnitude of this issue could not be determined through this project, but may be something to monitor. Conceptually, this practice may be putting more strain on curb-side parking than the building code postulates. Respondents point to commuters and current parking restrictions as the biggest contributors to a parking shortage. The survey asked respondents who replied positively to the either of the two questions inquiring about a parking shortage on their block or in their neighborhood to identify the biggest contributor to that problem. While this question doesn't actually identify causes of such a problem, it does give the City insight into the perspective of respondents, which could be helpful when communicating with residents in the Northside Neighborhood. Slightly more than a third (36%) of respondents who say there is a parking shortage believe commuters deserve the most blame for the parking problems in the Northside Neighborhood. This sentiment is stronger among those with off-street parking (38%, compared to 2% of those dependent on curb-side parking). Those dependent on curb-side parking look toward current parking restrictions as the biggest culprit (38%, compared to 19% of their counterparts). Calendar parking is doing its job, as non-resident car storage is not much of a concern. Interestingly enough, those dependent on curb-side parking don't finger inadequate parking provided by landlords as a cause (7%); however, one in five with off-street do (21%). Renters, directly affected by the amount of parking provided by landlords, are no more likely than homeowners to indicate this is the root of the problem (19% and 17%, respectively). City of Iowa City page 9 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Commuters 40 41 31 55 29 Current parking restrictions 25 21 43 11 35 Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords 19 23 7 18 20 Non-resident car storage 11 10 15 14 9 Other 5 5 4 2 7 City of Iowa City page 1 0 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Respondent Comments )) I feel lucky that space is available in my yard to provide for my family's parking needs. Many Northside homes however have neither the frontage nor other access to establish or add to their own parking - necessitating the use of street parking. For many years the Northend has been used as a free parking lot for downtown and the UI campus. The main goal of the parking patrol would be to ticket off-day parked cars, while cars parked on the correct side are allowed to block drives, partially block sidewalks, and frequently obstruct visibility. The problem is then compounded after 5pm, when parking is allowed on both sides. The danger to children, the large walking population of this area, homeowners entering and exiting their properties, and the driving public in general is great. To improve safety, corners and alleys should have painted markings to show where parking is not allowed. Violators should be ticketed and towed. Marked spaces would discourage over/inappropriate parking. Street parking passes would help home owners and discourage street storage of vehicles. Addressing this issue is long overdue. )) Been in this apartment 25 years. Last,year landlord started charging "extra fee" to park. Claimed this was because of over-parking. Greed. Lot now appears to have twice as many cars as before - in other words 2 cars per apt instead of one space per apt. Gilbert St. between Market and Church should either have no parking either side or not be a bus route. PS - after 25 years of flat tires in the alley behind Johns, we deserve to have that alley paved! )) The 5 blocks on Linn St. north of Bloomington are alternate day parking 8 to 5, parking is not restricted overnight or Sundays. If alternate day parking were eliminated 70+ parking spaces would be available day times. Why is this rule in force with parking in such need? Looks like an arbitrary regulation with no need for it! )) I wish parking on either side of the street was okay - if it is going to stay this way I think parking tickets should be lowered to $5 again (rather than $10, what they were recently raised to). )) In the 500 block of E. Davenport st. (on the north side of the street) there are four houses in a row, starting from the west, where each house has 5.4.3,and 4 vehicles. Three of these, I believe, are rental properties and two have only men as residents (18-25 years old) as residents. WAY TOO MANY VEHICLES!!! Also the homeless shelter creates a problem (at 331 N. Gilbert) because they provide only one space for off-street parking and yet have 3-6 vehicles taking up the limited space on the streets. This is not right! And quite often, on a daily basis, violate the stop sign, fire hydrant, and city bus zone parking areas (10' for stop sign, 15' for fire hydrant) and parking in the designated "no parking" zone for the city bus. And get no tickets! )) The police have been responsive in issuing tickets or towing vehicles that are blocking driveway exits. This is a problem on our street. )) Most people parking are students or commuters. I would like police to patrol the alleys more _ especially on weekends. If friends are over it is usually after 5pm so can park on both sides. )) I have a garage, but my family has no place to park when they visit. City of Iowa City page 11 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 200'S )) An example that is being seen more frequently are multiple students living in residential housing (where a parent has invest in purchasing a property). You may have 4-7 people in one home (even though more than 4 is not legal). The majority of tenants will have vehicles- 3 out of 4 or 5 out of 7. Most residential homes in the Northside may have parking for 2 or 3 cars, putting the rest of the vehicles on the street. But the bulk of parked cars on a daily basis is between 7am & 5pm. I would feel much more frustration if we didn't have a driveway. Parking on the block is a shortage only to my neighbors who do not have off street parking. II Parking is never a problem! )) Shortage on the block due to the Homeless shelter/people living in their cars. Fraternities & transient housing on Dubuque Street create a lot of problems post 5pm. Commuters in day. )) Parking is terrible for residents. It's hard to have guests because if they stay the night they have to be up by 8am to move their cars. Iowa City is horrible when it comes to parking. Our landlord isn't good at helping us with parking either. II We should use a neighborhood permit system where residents can buy a zone permit annually and park in their numbered zone. This eliminates spaces for commuters & you should get rid of the "Mon, Wed, Fri" parking system altogether. II Some method extending different circumstances to neighborhood residents - perhaps stickers to designate block residents. Students consume all of our parking constantly. Summer is fine though! )) Non-resident car storage students mostly. II I believe Iowa City should consider permit parking for residents only. This would also aid in controlling the amount of students who rent in an area from overwhelming available parking. Only by limiting encroachment by students parking from the dorms by having the University patrol the Northside and ticketing students who park (store) their cars, instead of using University parking. )) Our block is just enough further from campus that we don't have many commuting students or student storage on our block as the street does a few more blocks closer to campus. Also, some homeowners use street parking for convenience rather than going down alley to the back of their lots. II Students park in our street all year. They may move cars on weekends and Monday morning are back. )) Homeowner should have some sort of permit without cost, allowing them to park on their block - non-residents should have a 2 hour maximum parking time. II Parking in Iowa City in general is terrible. It's very expensive (meters/ramps/tickets). Something really needs to be done to remedy the parking situation! II There is no parking for guests! City of Iowa City page 12 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )} We used to own two vehicles, but sold one because on-street parking was such a pain. We have a one-car garage with no additional off-street parking. We'd like to have a second vehicle if we could be assured of a parking spot on our block. Perhaps it's time to issue parking stickers & visitor passes for residents in the area. )} Parking restrictions are a problem. )) It should be noted that it is hard to answer most of these questions because most of them are pretty vague. The exception is Question #8, it is more clearly stated. Questions #4 and #5 are not able to be answered due to the incompleteness/open-endedness of the questions. Times, weekdays versus weekends, football Saturdays, etc are obvious technicalities which, I would think, would tend to be of importance, or at least some consideration. )) Students come up to my area to leave their cars there most of the day while they attend classes and just down town. )) The spots on the street are not painted - so people take up to 2 spots with one car! It's very annoying! (This is on East Jefferson) )) It kind of stinks that people cannot park between the street and the sidewalk. There is a useless driveway right in front of my apartment. )} There area lot of "no parking here to corner" that I feel are not necessary. Also, parking Monday/Wednesday/Friday. There should be one day for garbage otherwise you should be able to park anywhere on the other days. )} It is always difficult locating a parking space between 8am - 5pm. )} Parking always problematic during hours, 8am-5pm. )) I believe that street parking should be for residents of that street/neighborhood. I would support permits (tags) for those who live in the neighborhood and ticketing/towing for those who don't. Within reason, of course. )) In order to have a better chance of parking on my block, I either move my car right at 5pm, or arrange my shopping so that I am back at that time. It means I'm driving at the busiest time of the day, but it can't be helped. I'm elderly, retired, on a small pension, and totally disabled, so I do what I have to do to avoid a long walk home from a Brown St. parking spot. I have a total arthritis disability and a crushed vertebra. )} I think that since parking is such a problem, officers should be more lenient with citations. Some days it is honestly impossible to find ANY parking within 5-7 blocks. It's extremely inconvenient and absolutely ridiculous. )) Beer delivery trucks block alley and Gilbert Street approx 4-6+ hours each day and night! I have witnessed many auto accidents caused by "John's" delivery trucks blocking the street. In addition to a safety issue, it appears to be an equity issue - special treatment given to alcohol-sellers. )) I live on a one-way street, but parking is only available on one side, and the north/south cross streets all have meters. This combines to make it very difficult to park on days when I'm unable to move my car the following morning. City of Iowa City page 13 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) The place I currently rent has its own parking, but at my former house there was not, and I was often frustrated with parking. If you ever left, you would have to park about 6 blocks away. )) Where do I begin? Landlords don't care. Students don't care. But I am a full time resident and work in this town. I have a child and last winter I would have to walk almost a mile after getting home from work in freezing cold with my small child because there was no parking. I'm really glad you are doing this survey. Hopefully it will help. )) N. Gilbert Street is a problem every day. Perhaps no parking should be permitted here since busses use this street and cars parked on both sides create blockages. Cars with 2+ tickets are not moved out of the way quickly enough. Instead of parking on Gilbert Street, how about bicycle lanes??? )) I am close to Mercy Hospital and between Zion Lutheran Church and St. Weceslaus. Parking costs makes it rough for everyone but I am fortunate with my own garage and driveway. )) Parked cars on both sides of Gilbert between Church and Bloomington makes it very difficult for cars to pass through going both directions. )) What bugs me the most is when people block the walkway when they park. I walk to work and I find this infuriating, especially in the winter. )) Sucks - would like to have on-street storage in the 800 block of Church Street monitored daily. Even and odd date parking implemented. )) There is not a shortage of street parking in the evening. We do not want yards converted to parking lots! We are always going to have a lot of cars on the street in the daytime since we are relatively close to campus. )) Should have two spots for two drivers on question 7a. )) Don't have a car! )) We need a dog park. )) We need to have permits for residents to be able to park in front of our houses. We pay taxes. )) Usually difficult to find parking when I come home from work. Commuters/student fill up the street daily. Could we obtain "permit parking"? )) Good questionnaire, effective questions. Thanks. )) I'm nearly blind, 90 years old, and often there is no space in front of my home for caregivers to park. The police should give warnings to those who leave their vehicles for long periods of time in the 800 block of Church St. )) I do not drive or own an auto. I use Seats for traveling to doctors and can not get on it on Mon Wed & Friday as my sidewalk is blocked by cars from across the street. I would like the curb painted yellow the same width of the sidewalk. Walking on the uneven lawn causes me to fall. As I have had a minor stroke 3 wks ago, I walk with a cane. Thank you. ***Name withheld City of Iowa City page 14 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) We see over-occupancy as a big contributor. We would like to see the calendar parking restrictions lifted from 5pm Friday until 8am Monday. We would also encourage more ticketing of autos/vehicles that block sidewalks (ie parked in driveway across sidewalks). Especially a problem for handicapped individuals. )) There would be 3 more spaces on my block if the Montessori school got rid of their loading zone. No one EVER uses that loading zone to pick up their kids; they just park in the alley out back, completely blocking my garage 2 times per day for a half hour each time. Please take that loading zone away from them. )) It's not always bad, but it get pretty congested at certain times. I know this and I don't even have a car. )) Landlord gives many more permission stickers than spaces, and no enforcement of landlord's own rules. E){en allows parking in fire zones, and still there aren't enough spaces. There is a space for me if I don't take the car out. )) No shortage on block if the commuter parking was directed someplace else. No parking shortage in neighborhood for residents who live here. We like calendar parking. We like the stop signs that slow down traffic. We like our brick streets. )) I have to park differently only when I have workmen in my driveway or someone illegally parked in my driveway or over my driveway entrance. Commuters park and then take the free bus into Quad - also Kappa Sigma can only park 4 cars. )) People (delivery people) park in alley and block my car in garage. There should be parking regulations in alley-ways. )) Non-resident car storage is major source of trash. We are concerned about 2 things: 1 not forcing or encouraging landlords to pave their yards (that would really hurt the neighborhood) and 2 making sure that parking rules make it possible to keep the streets clean (especially since we've noticed commuters throw the trash from their cars on the street) . )) Too many meters! )) Last year I lived in an apartment on the Northside that resulted in my finding a parking spot at least six blocks away. This was ridiculous. Streets need to be widened, parking lots need to be made, and calendar parking is a huge hindrance, however I understand the necessity of it. )) Northside parking is congested, especially during times the University is in session. Mercy employees also contribute to the problem. I'd love to see resident parking only between 8am-5pm M-F (excluding renters who should have parking made available to them). Additionally, offenders should either be towed (tow away zone) or pay fines in excess of $10 ($25 or $50 to discourage them) for each offense. )) 1 motorcycle kept on site. )) My block (the 600 block of Ronalds) appears to be just outside the area where commuters, inadequate off-street parking by landlords, and non-resident car storage are problems. Blocks further east and/or south experience combinations of all 3 factors. Street parking on City of Iowa City page 15 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 this block appears to be just adequate for the overflow and guest roads of residents. Remedies for other blocks that move cars onto this block will require remedies here. II Inadequate off-street parking available for the residence. Many houses in this neighborhood were built with no driveways or a shared driveway in which no one can park for long depending on the shared attitude of the 2 residences. Responses are seasonal. Fall/winter there is less parking available for guests. )) Even though I have a space behind my apartment (which is in a house) and it is marked as mine, people take it almost every time I leave. I pay $40 a month for this space - but if I didn't have it I don't know where I would park - there are hardly ever spaces on the street. )) There needs to be more long-term storage garages or lots around the downtown. Most just charge by the hour. )) My block seems okay - but I do notice a problem on adjacent blocks. II Problem only during the academic year. )) Parking is fine in our neighborhood but could be improved greatly downtown. )) The parking situation is ridiculous & frankly I believe it is made difficult on purpose for the city to make money. )) While I personally do not own or drive a personal vehicle, I feel that parking is a serious issue for deliveries. I also am disturbed by parking illegally on sidewalks or inhibiting the flow of traffic esp. buses. I walk and use public transportation. )) I know probably nothing can be done about it, but it sucks when you can't park by your house because people who live in dorms or far from campus store their cars on your street. If everyone that lived on the street parked on it, there would be no space issues at all, it's people not living here that take advantage of free parking & screw us out of spots by our house. )) It is easy to find parking spaces as long as we move our cars to the other side of the street in the early evening, otherwise its very difficult. )) There are just too many people with cars in a town that is not built to handle it! II As of recently, we at this unit have no car, so we have to walk downtown to catch a bus to work. But at times when walking, cars are extended beyond curbs and driveways, blocking sidewalks and stop signs. )) This area is very popular with Mercy Hospital workers. )) Have a parking tenant ticket, and tow if necessary vehicles that do not have a sticker to park in lot. )) Our street is full during the weekday. Commuters and student park and walk to class/work. Black Apt. complex also seems to have too few parking spots as they also fill this block. )) I feel that community service man Donald Strand is too ticket happy. He should never receive the thousands of dollars he does!! City of Iowa City page 16 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) Landlords should provide more than one spot for the tenants in each unit. )) The biggest cause of the parking shortage is students in class or visiting friends. )) Make Bloomington street one way to allow parking on both sides. )) Enact free neighborhood parking stickers by zone - free only to residents. Don't even think about charging me to park on my own street. )) It would be nice to have a few spots designated for the handicapped. )) Odd-even parking rather than MWF and T-Th-S. )) Can delivery trucks use the off side for parking? Perhaps business vehicles, such as construction/remodeling as well? )) The law about parking on the other side of the street every other day is annoying. Are the streets too narrow? )) Parking spots need to be reserved for tenants. )) Davenport St, in the 200 block, is real rough. If we have to fix our sidewalks the City should fix the streets. )) We need to have resident permits. Tow the rest of them. )) I recently got ticketed & towed. From the nonchalance & apathy expressed when I voiced my disapproval, I assume it's just another source of revenue for the city. So well... A city that double or almost triples in size at the beginning of a semester has to consider options for more spaces available to residents & visitors. "Game day" situations are just plain ridiculous. )) Off-street parking provided by landlords is too expensive. )) There is always a spot if you have time to find one, 5-6 blocks away, but this is not practical during the daytime to run errands, etc. If both sides of the street could be utilized for parking, this might help Le. Sunday parking is the easiest. )) The metered parking spaces could allow overnight parking so people could move their cars or drive to work in the morning. Right now they only way to have consistent parking in the Linn St/Market St area is to rent a space and even those spaces aren't close to this area. There are many houses with multiple residents and cars with not enough parking to accommodate all. )) Thank you for providing this survey. Parking is a huge problem in this neighborhood. These are some observations/ideas I have for making it better: 1. Require landlords to provide a certain number of parking spaces for tenants. 2. Maybe sell or give out resident parking permits - make one side of the street resident parking and the other side public / guest parking and switch streets nightly. This would open up both sides of the street for parking and keep people from storing their cars for too long. Something needs to be done immediately! Overnight parking is the most difficult. )) This is complicated. At the same time as I think we have parking issue, I don't want MORE parking availability. The biggest problem is non-neighborhood residents who park here on City of Iowa City page 17 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 our street due to our close proximity to the campus & dorms. This is especially true for 8-6 daily, but also other hours to some extent. Perhaps we need resident stickers and some restrictions. Too, it's not only a parking issue; the demand for our parking creates a lot of traffic. We need more stop signs & speed control. Brown Street especially, it is a throughway. )) I don't feel it is reasonable to be issued a ticket for parking in our own driveway after the sidewalk as long as it is not touching the sidewalk or street or interfering with pedestrians. )) During the school year UI students park on our block and walk to class. There is no guest parking available on these days. )) I am extremely dissatisfied with the fact that we have to switch the side of the road where we park. I do not drive my car everyday, and I don't have a garage or parking space of my own. It is extremely inconvenient to have to move my car every day. And, Heaven forbid, if I forget, I receive at least one $10 ticket. There is a shortage of spaces on the block because we can only park on one side of the street during the day. Maybe you could give residents a permit sticker so they can park in freedom on whatever side of the street they want - unless there is a practical need for cars to be removed ie snow removal. )) I notice a lot of students trying to find parking in the AM but for the most part cars are already parked there from the night before so I think most of the spots on the street are filled by people in & around the neighborhood that have nowhere else for their car. )) Parking is highly problematic on the 600 block of North Van Buren. Something needs to be done - just as resident guest stickers. Thanks. )) Cops should mark tires/ tow street storage vehicles more often. Hopefully this would reduce the abuse on non-calendar parking streets. Also, very importantly, biking in this town can be impossible. Hardly any "bike lanes" exist, and the quality of many roads near the curbs is HORRIBLE. Bike trails do not exist near important businesses, such as ACT & NCS that you can get to from the Northside SAFEl Yl Parking wouldn't be so bad if other safe, convenient alternatives existed. )) It's very upsetting to be ticketed more than once within a few hours. I work odd hours (3- 11.30pm) and leave at 2 pm. I get home from work at midnight or 12.30 and don't feel safe moving my car a few blocks away when there are a couple of individuals who sleep in their vehicles nightly. If I'm not upto move my car by 8.30, I get a ticket and have difficulty finding a spot to park. )) Incompetent City planning is the MAIN cause of the entire parking problem. High density occupancy without associated parking requirements is just stupidity on the part of our "Silly" Council. )) You could have parking on the north side of Jefferson Sf. by widening the street (especially in the 500 block where there are no dwelling-place lawns to infringe upon). And when people start to drive the wrong way on Jefferson St. & see the cars on the Northside facing east, they might realize their error sooner, or even not go the wrong direction in the first place. If Jefferson Sf. is widened for parking, the end of each block could have a left-hand turn land instead of parking. )) It's ridiculous to move your car daily. Yes, these streets are slim, but so are Chicago streets - and they don't have this problem! City of Iowa City page 18 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) It isn't as atrocious as downtown Iowa City, so it's manageable. )) My greatest challenge regarding parking is on Sundays - churchgoers who block me in or out of my parking (St. Mary's church). )) I've had guests stay overnight on Friday, and it's frustrating to discover they've gotten a ticket on football Saturdays when it is impossible to find parking on the appropriate side of the street - we have calendar (every other day) parking on our street. Maybe more coordination is needed between the City and the University so that game days aren't so congested? )) I live on Johnson Street north of Church, far enough from campus that the parking pressure isn't sever. However, I will stand by owners and legal renters elsewhere in the neighborhood (eg Linn st.) who wish to park within a block of their homes. )) We would appreciate being able to park on either side of the street everyday. We have no place for our cars & the tickets are ridiculous. )) This problem has been getting worse over the last couple of years. It is mostly students but also quite a few Mercy Hospital Employees. I feel I should be allowed to park on my own street. )) Being ticketed for parking on the smaller section of our driveway that is separated by the sidewalk is ridiculous and only decreases parking within the city. )) Need to ticket those in the sidewalk to curb, over sidewalk, overlapping driveway cutouts. People live in their cars around Market Square Park, Davenport Street, all the way to and past emergency housing. You can talk to me if you want. ***Name withheld )) We are one of only a few houses on the block with a street-side driveway and garage. I don't quite understand why. )) I drive on average once a week. Therefore, it is not only a nuisance to move my car every day, but given global warming issues, an irresponsible waste of energy. Parking should be allowed on both sides of the road. Parking permits for residents would help. )) The biggest problem for us is that students who do not live on our block park on it. They sometimes park or leave in the middle of the night and they are often very loud! We think they live at Mayflower because I have asked several and that's where they say they live. Mayflower needs to provide parking for its residents! )) We do volunteer charity work daily and it involves loading and unloading our van daily. We need the space in front of our house for this - rather than have to carry things to and from our backyard (unattached) garage. Some Mercy Hospital employees park in our block (800 Bloomington). Odd-even day parking obviously lessens the number of spaces - but it has many benefits & I wouldn't change it. Too many single-family homes now have many students living in them - so many cars! This neighborhood wasn't designed for this load! )) I really appreciate the every-other-day parking rules since it prohibits people from parking and leaving their car over many days. )) When the church is holding a service or event parking can be a problem but normally there are places open on this block. City of Iowa City page 19 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) Parking is not a problem for me, but is for guests, service people, and neighbors. Linn Street gets worse every year because of new and expanded housing on Dubuque. Developers are not providing enough parking for their tenants, especially in light of no street parking on Dubuque. )) Why did you take away the center lane of parking on Iowa Ave downtown, widen the sidewalk, then narrow it by allowing every restaurant to have cafe seating? )) In a neighborhood of single family structures you cannot allow up to 12 occupants (legal # according to City rental permits) that in reality becomes 15-20 due to no enforcement and think there won't be a parking problem. I also greatly resent having parking meters placed in front of our RIO zoned home without any direct notifications prior. I wish parking would be as contentious as Historic Preservation. )) For future, the landlords should be required to provide at least 1 off street parking spot per residence. )) I would say that at least 75% of the parking during the 8-5 M-F on our street are commuter students to the UI. )) Even though calendar parking contributes to the shortage, it is helpful in preventing storage of cars on the street. I would not favor doing away with calendar parking, unless another system of no':storage were devised. )) Every day during the school year, cars circle our block looking for open spots. Our driveway is frequently blocked by parked cars, which are left in place all day. )) I get up at 6 am in order to move my car and still have problems. If I move my car at 4.45 pm, I'm still in danger of being ticketed. I wish the city would open up some metered spaces so that RESIDENTS had more parking options. Also, some parking for residents would be GREAT!!! )) Removing metered and calendar parking on the side streets of Jefferson would help tremendously. )) Landlords charge too much for off-street parking. )) My roommate and I each have a space, but many times our neighbor's guests will park in our spaces. So our parking problem is more of a building issue. )) Although my own landlord provides my spot, it would be difficult to get street parking from 8- 5 if I didn't have it. I believe this is due to commuters (both U of Iowa and particularly Mercy Hospital) . )) Hi - 1. The escalation from $5 to $10 is too high - we own a house, have no driveway, and no alley - we do get tickets, unavoidable. 2. The main shortage is Illinois students who all come here with cars - one main root of problem is U of I actively recruiting Chicago suburb kids with rich parents. It is also main root of student drinking problem - well-to-do Illinois kids who are mediocre students can't get into U of III, Northwestern, or Madison so they come here as next best big ten party school. Both parking & drinking are U of I created problems that they lay on the City. Good luck ** Name withheld. City of Iowa City page 20 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) I am particularly upset with the ticketing fee increase. I think residents of the Northside Neighborhood should be able to purchase an annual parking sticker and thus be able to park on both sides of the street. )) The parking lot of my building has no signs saying these spots are for tenants. And since I have a prime parking spot often when I am out until midnight on Thurs, Fri, or Sat nights, people have parked in my spot. I tow cars at least 2-3 times a month. )) Dangerous situation in 500 block of North Johnson between 4 and 6 pm. )) Since I am the only one in my block to have a driveway and garage off Brown St. my basic parking problem is when I have visitors. *** Name withheld )) We live near Happy Hollow Park. During sledding seasons and sometimes softball, people park on the street instead of in the parking lot. I'm not sure why. )) Keep the calendar parking! )) Commuters, inadequate parking provided by landlords, and non-resident car storage all create the problem - if one problem is solved, the other problems would fill in. I, myself, have a driveway and garage for my car. Guests or professional persons for rehearsals have difficulty - meaning that they usually park one block away. At sporadic intervals day and night there can be 4 cars, a flatbed truck, 2 SUVs, 1 jeep plus out of state cars in this block filling all spaces on street so that backing out into the street from my driveway is problematic. )) I don't know if people that park on this street or on this block work at Horace Mann School or at Mercy Hospital. Some even have their bikes - park their cars and get out their bikes and take off. )) Since we own a garage and do not drive often, we rarely think about parking and or parking shortage. Although, we do notice that our guests and neighbors are sometimes inconvenienced by game day or student parking in our neighborhood. )) Overflow parking from the St. Wenceslaus Church parking lot fills the on-street parking spaces M-F 7-8 am. Commuters park on street after that. The Design Ranch store has a few spaces for temporary parking. Our guests always find a place to park nearby. )) Switching sides of the street is really annoying when I do have to use street parking. I rarely drive, trying to use more environmentally-friendly transport. Can't the switch be weekly or monthly? )) I don't believe enforcing parking restrictions is necessary on holidays. )) I live on the 400 block of Church. I really like the no parking after 5pm rule M-F and parking is OK on weekends. I believe that balances safety, access & owners concerns on Church. )) I think streets should be wider so that cars can park on both sides of the street and that will help a lot with the limited parking situation. )) There might be more available parking if landlords didn't charge so much! City of Iowa City page 21 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) I get off work at 3.30 pm. Often I can't park within 3-4 blocks of my apartment. There should be a permit available allowing me to park on the opposite side of the street between 3.30 and 5pm and for-people who reside in the neighborhood. )) There is no parking problem during summer and holidays, so probably student population/commuting student contribute to parking problems. )) It would be great if our neighborhood could be monitored more closely for cars parked in front of driveways. )) I purchased an additional parking space from my landlord and sold it to a friend whose apartment doesn't include parking and there is none (long-term) available in the area. The parking space is located 8 blocks from his residence, and he pays $25/month to use it. )) I think this survey would be more useful if responders specified the neighborhoods they lived in. It's fine where we are but undoubtedly not elsewhere. Or maybe the number in the corner does that - hope so! Good luck! )) I think it would be extremely beneficial to all who park cars, if lines could be painted on the street/curb to denote parking spaces. Often, when I am looking for a spot, I see huge gaps of wasted parking space that perhaps only a motorcycle or even VW bug could fit into. If we could be directed to park wisely - more people could park. )) Illegal parking is not enforced often enough and fines are so low as to not be a deterrent. There is a significant problem with blocked driveways and blocked sidewalks at driveways and at corners. It blocks any handicapped access points at corners. This most often occurs by cars registered out of county and out of state, presumed students. )) The City could make more money if the meter people came by more often not the same times daily, as the parking people just go around the block and come and park after they go by, and check before 5:00 - they start parking and move their cars as early at 4:00 pm. )) The parking requirements per rental unit need to be updated. It is our view that many of the rental units in the neighborhood, old and new, rent to more tenants with cars than they provide off-street parking. These cars wind up on the street. In addition, the city should tow any car that blocks a sidewalk or driveway. Currently, the police wait for somebody to call and complain, then will only ticket. There are cars blocking pedestrian access in this manner every single day. A ticket doesn't help pedestrians, elderly, wheelchairs, strollers, etc. )) I think issuing city parking permits would deter people form bringing cars solely for the purpose of driving home on occasion and end their daily 4:30 transfer of their car from one side of the street to the other. )) Parking restrictions are a close second to commuters as contributing most to a shortage in parking. Even in the evening after commuters leave their are no parking spots on either side of the street, let alone the side legal for the next day. )) The parking is fine on our street - I don't see why the City needs to waste money on silly surveys. Certainly no more regulation is needed. )) It's a pain because people in dorms park on our streets so we can't have guests over or find spaces. People in dorms use our streets to park - we just need them to have other space. City of Iowa City page 22 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) Living in a neighborhood with high rates of college students with cars and 8-5 parking restrictions causes my roommates and myself to frequently have to park blocks away if we are unable to be home between 5-7 to move our cars each night. )) I live on Market, a one-way with no parking, between Dodge & Governor, two other one- ways with no parking. Hard to do much about the one-ways, but there is literally no parking for visitors to our neighborhood. )) We never have problems finding parking at night, although the block is filled with commuters during the day. There are also a few cars always on the block belonging to dorm students. ))'We are on the dead-end block of N. Johnson St. I feel it is unnecessary to have the calendar parking on our block! )) Only have a problem if we have guests. )) The 800 North Linn St. block has turned into a year-round parking lot for students. Since vehicles are not required to switch sides of the street daily, students will often park for up to two weeks at a time without moving. I believe students should have the right to park here but should be subject to the same restrictions of other blocks. Thanks! )) I have a large area with 2 garages. I also have a large family when they come home there is no place to park. There is an area between the sidewalk and street paved, but we are ticketed for parking there. For myself I have a permanent disability as many of the family have problems with walking & health. Anything would help. Thanks ** Name withheld )) Calendar parking, biggest contribution to parking shortage! )) Students. )) Cars parked more than 24 hours and not moved. Not ticketed. Often times my driveway is partially blocked. Visitors of neighbors use my driveway for parking. ** Address withheld )) No restriction on meter parking from 2 am and 8 am - allows overnight meter parking. )) For us, personally, our biggest problems are when we have guests or service people who need to park in the driveway and then we have to park blocks away during the day. We support permit parking but only if it includes the northern boundary down to Kimball - otherwise, all the problems just get moved. Also, people park in the neighborhood and take the free bus! Why is the bus route in a walkable neighborhood instead of farther out where most people drive? Without permit parking, calendar parking keeps us from being a storage lot. The alternative to inadequate off street parking - paving yards- is not desirable. Lots of Mayflowers students on our block. The parking does vary from year to year, depending on how many Mayflower residents discover N. Gilbert is a through street. Thank you! )) No cars with IL license plates should be allowed to park on the Northside. )) I live on the 800 block of N. Linn, which is one of the few places without calendar parking. Street storage is a major problem here, and the City does not seem to monitor (ie police visits) very frequently. )) Owners should have priority on on-street parking options (not meters such as Jefferson). More so than a student living in Burge. City of Iowa City page 23 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) Mercy Hospital employees are worst. I hope something can be done to help the over- crowded parking. Thanks! II I see every day people from outside this neighborhood coming to park in the north end - including faculty I've run into while I'm walking home from downtown & they are walking into town from where their car is parked. There's also many from the Mayflower area who park here. )) It's not that I'm unsympathetic to the Planning Department on this one. I really don't think there will be any easy solutions to the problems as long as every block has twice as many cars as there are spaces (or whatever the math ends up being for that ratio). but a resident permit that exempted me from certain meter restrictions would e very welcome (all too often I have to remember to move my car and park 1/2 mile away at 7:55 am). Also, there's a motorcycle that often takes up more space than it needs to - a couple of designate motorcycle spaces per block is another idea (and might encourage other students to ride and park motorcycles instead). Thanks for your time! ** Name withheld. II The calendar parking on the street and all those surrounding make less parking to begin with _ because it is strictly enforced (although I think it is needed because the streets are narrow). The neighborhood is very diverse with many students, families, couples, single people, elderly and transients. There is not a lot of off-street parking at all - and unfortunately most of the houses and yards don't have room for it anyway. There are a lot of students in the area, Mercy hospital is close, and the emergency housing shelter is very close. There are at least 5- 6 cars every day and night parked on the street directly in front of the residence belonging to people staying at the shelter. There are also a few cars that are there on a regular basis that the people sleep in. And this is just on one corner - there are more streets that they park on. Ideally it would be nice if the emergency housing shelter would provide off-street parking for the transients that stay/visit there as well as all the apartments and residential housing, but most of the area just doesn't have room. It is always a battle to find parking spots within a few blocks to go along with the calendar parking so that you don't get a parking ticket - because if you park on the wrong side you will get multiple tickets. If you come home during the middle of the day or later at night, forget about finding a spot on the correct side. During the winter, especially. When there is snow around or if you have groceries or laundry it makes it especially fun. )) There are several cars that park for weeks - the owners come and move them to another spot on the same block to avoid parking tickets. Would like to be able to have guests park in the "cut in" off-street at the end of the driveway. This would help when students and commuters are filling the street. )) Renters seem to park however they like and never get ticketed (including over sidewalk). When I can get ticketed in only minutes at unloading at my own residence. Thank you for showing concern! II People park here and ride the Cambus to the University for work and school. II I think the worst part is that because I live on Dubuque and the alley there is nowhere close that my guests can park and then there are safety concerns if they stay late at night. II I don't know what causes the lack of parking, since most of the houses on my street seem to have off-street parking for resident. Despite the lack of spaces available on the street, however, I am glad that only one side of the street is legally parkable on all days but Sunday. The street (Gilbert) is far too busy to be safe with constant parking on both sides. City of Iowa City page 24 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) There is so much available parking in town - ramps and on street spots are always an option. Just tougher in the winter with the snow on the street, but not a big deal. )) All the metered spots around are rarely full but non-metered is ridiculously crowded. Landlords charge extra for parking space. )) Over the years (30 in this neighborhood) I have noticed an increase in commuters using the street to park, walk to work, and return around 5 or so. The construction workers at Mercy Hospital filled the street for about a year while working on the ER expansion. I think businesses should provide parking for their employees and landlords for their tenants. Also there are Increasing numbers of junky vehicles parked overnight, which are obviously used by people who live in them. I am concerned about all these homeless people wandering around at night, and using the streets as bathrooms, and rummaging in open dumpsters. )) I don't believe the Northside needs to worry about parking necessarily, but rather downtown. )) On blocks which have multiple rental units and are closer to the University or Mercy Hospital there are definite problems. There has even been parking in alley spots. )) I get really irritated by the fact that kids who live in the dorms take up parking spaces in front of my building when I see that they have stickers for the Hawk lot. They are inconveniencing me because they're lazy. )) We have a small parking lot without assigned parking spaces and during the day commuters will take (sometimes half) our parking spots so we have to park 3-5 blocks away on the street. )) The calendar parking seems excessive. It is frustrating when my guests leave Iowa City with a ticket on their vehicle, it dampens an otherwise enjoyable visit. Let's encourage alternate transportation! And discourage 1 person/vehicle! )) The every-other-day switching sides is nuts for those of us that drive only a couple of times/week. My landlord charges about 10% of monthly rent to park behind my apartment. It's just too much, so I try to find a street space for my car and then walk everywhere so I don't have to ever move it! )) At times I find it frustrating that I'll park on the wrong side at 4:20, trying to be okay for the next day (switching sides of the street) & I'll get a ticket within 30 minutes left on the wrong side. I own my house, get & pay parking tickets downtown, and would just like to be okay at my house. Thank you! )) We are surrounded by 1 way streets - Jefferson, Dodge, and Market. Only Jefferson allows parking on 1 side. Students use the parking allowed in our block. When our friends come there is no place to park. It is time for landlords to provide more parking. We are subjected to many problems caused by University students. There are beer parties almost every weekend. There is always at least on male with a loud voice yelling obscenities and at least one female screeching loudly - usually between 1 and 2.30 am. We fly the American flag 24/7 with a light shining on it at night. Our flags have been stolen many times as well as the light broken. Our porch railing was ripped off, a newly planted tree broken, bird feeders broken, and some stolen. Every weekend we find beer cans and beer cups in our yard. May I suggest you allow parking on one side of Market St. and Dodge St, as you do on Jefferson St.? Sincerely ** Name withheld City of Iowa City page 25 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 )) 314 Brown is a bed & breakfast converted to a duplex with the basement an apartment and a massage therapy business. This address generates a lot of cars daily - one of the business should go as this is a single family neighborhood; one business should be all that's allowed, if that! )) Lots of alley parking from rental houses making it difficult to get in and out of garage! )) Fraternity parties use my street for parking at night. We get a lot of drunk people stumbling back to their cars late at night. People treat the Northside as if it were a parking garage. They scatter garbage in our streets and often park across sidewalks and in other inappropriate ways. They are noisy and inconsiderate. I would really appreciate if parking could be for residents and their visitors - not as spill over for a university crowd. )) Too many UI employees fill our whole area - park for free here - rather than paying to park where they are supposed to. They completely inconvenience those who live here, just to convenience themselves. It would be great if there was some kind of window sticker the people who live downtown could put on their car. No sticker - car gets towed. If they want to park downtown - for free - then they should move to the downtown area. For the larger amount of rent we pay to live downtown, we should be able to park on our own street or block. )) Shortages occur when students from Mayflower park on our street. I'm so glad to have calendar parking. It's the only way to keep traffic moving! Tired of students parking on the street when landlords fail to provide enough parking. Also, tired of students driving to Northside to park their cars for the day, then take Cambus to campus. )) Our block (800 Linn) does not have alternate side parking. This makes it very attractive for students who rent to store their cars. If the rest of the neighborhood has alternate side parking, we need it, too. )) Main shortage of parking is due to lack of parking for the five nearby fraternities. City needs to reconsider the $5 fine for parking on the wrong side of the street during the week ($3 is sufficient). If you move your car everyday, you're bound to forget at least a couple of times per year. It ends up fining people who rent because the majority of us don't have our own off-street parking place - it's a tax on us. )) I think no-parking on one side every other day doesn't make sense. If it's for cleaning, once a week should be enough. )) The City needs to get rid of the 2 am to 6 am parking restriction in the downtown area because that only encourages drunk driving to occur as people are forced to move their cars when they possibly shouldn't be driving. Allowing the cars to remain downtown might alleviate some of the demand for parking in the residential neighborhoods. )) (1) Changing street parking from Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Tuesday, Thursday, . Saturday to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Friday, Saturday would save residents much of their daily ordeal. But, the current system is good for residents who commute to elsewhere because they can always find a street space upon returning at 5pm. (2) Scrap the 2am-6am meter street restrictions for non-snow months. How often do the streets need to be swept? When they do, just put out warning signs for that day instead. If many residents commute (which I doubt), changing enforcement hours from 8-5 to 8:30-5 or 9-5 would help if they just need night parking. The opposite-day calendar parking streets are filled by 8am (or earlier). This suggests residents who switch sides every night. City of Iowa City page 26 Northside Neighborhood Parking Survey I ~ 1 -~= -10... !~We~ ",~~au.~ ...,. .. CITY OF IOWA CITY Northside Parking Survey We need your help! The City of Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development is conducting a survey of parking-related issues in the Northside Neighborhood. By taking a few minutes to answer the questions below, you can help us determine if there is a better way to serve your parkin( needs. Your responses will be kept anonymous. Please return the completed questionnaire in the enclosed postage paid envelope by Friday, October 22. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Marcia Klingaman at 356-5237. Thank you! 1. How many drivers live at this address? _ (If you live in an apartment, please respond only for your unit.) 2. In total, how many cars and trucks do residents of this address keep in the neighborhood? 3. Do you own your residence, or do you rent? DOwn o Rent 4. Is there off-street parking such as a parking lot, driveway, or garage available for residents of your address? o No o Yes ~ How many total spaces are available to you? 5. Typically, how far away from your residence do you find a parking spot? o Same block 0 Next block 0 Two blocks away 0 Three or more blocks away 6. What is the maximum distance from your residence you feel is reasonable to park? o Same block 0 Next block 0 Two blocks away 0 Three or more blocks away 7. How satisfied are you with the availability of parking for each of the following? Neither satisfied nor Satisfied dissatisfied Dissatisfied a. Yourself 0 0 0 b. Your guests 0 0 0 c. Service/delivery people 0 0 0 City of Iowa City page 27 Just a few more questions on the back! . Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 8. Please tell us how often you personally do the following during the week (Monday - Friday): 3-4 times 2 times or les: Daily per week per week Never a. Have to park at least two blocks from your residence between 8 am and 5 pm. b. Have to park at least two blocks from your residence after 5 pm. o o o o o o o o 9. Overall, do you feel there is a shortage of parking spaces on your block? DYes 0 No 0 Not sure 10. Overall, do you feel there is a shortage of parking spaces in your neighborhood? DYes 0 No 0 Not sure If you answered "yes" in question 9 or 10 please continue. If not. we have no more questions at this time. There is space below for any additional comments you may have regarding parking in your neighborhood. 11. Which of the following do you believe contribute to a parking shortage? Mark as many as apply. o Commuters - students or employees. o Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords. o Non-resident car storage, such as students living in dorms outside of your neighborhood. o Current parking restrictions, such as calendar parking, meters, etc. D Other (please specify) 12. Of those you marked above, please circle the one you think contributes the most. Please use the space below to share any other comments regarding parking in your neighborhood. Thank you for your time. We appreciate your help! City of Iowa City page 28 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 Northside Neighborhood Parking Survey Res nses for all res ondents. n=412 We need your help! The City of Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development is conducting a survey of parking-related issues in the Northside Neighborhood. By taking a few minutes to answer the questions below, you can help us determine if there is a better way to serve your parking needs. Your responses will be kept anonymous. Please return the completed questionnaire in the enclosed postage paid envelope by Friday, October 22. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Marcia Klingaman at 356-5237. Thank you! 2. How many drivers live at this address? Average for the survey = 2.0 (If you live in an apartment, please respond only for your unit.) 2. In total, how many cars and trucks do residents of this address keep in the neighborhood? 1.9 3. Do you own your residence, or do you rent? 440/0 Own 560/0 Rent 5. Is there off-street parking such as a parking lot, driveway, or garage available for residents of your address? 170/0 No 830/0 Yes --+ How many total spaces are available to you? Avg 2.1 spaces 5. Typically, how far away from your residence do you find a parking spot? 580/0 Same block 150/0 Next block 130/0 Two blocks away 150/0 Three or more blocks away 6. What is the maximum distance from your residence you feel is reasonable to park? 41 % Same block 360/0 Next block 200/0 Two blocks away 40/0 Three or more blocks away 7. How satisfied are you with the availability of parking for each of the following? Neither satisfied nor Satisfied dissatisfied Dissatisfied a. Yourself 640/0 150/0 210/0 b. Your guests 330/0 170/0 500/0 c. Service/delivery people 410/0 330/0 260/0 Just a few more questions on the back! . City of Iowa City page 29 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 8. Please tell us how often you personally do the following during the week (Monday - Friday): 3-4 times 2 times or Daily per week less per week Never a. Have to park at least two blocks from your residence between 8 am and 5 pm. b. Have to park at least two blocks from your residence after 5 pm. 100/0 140/0 150/0 610/0 7010 8010 18010 670/0 9. Overall, do you feel there is a shortage of parking spaces on your block? 600/0 Yes 240/0 No 160/0 Not sure 10. Overall, do you feel there is a shortage of parking spaces in your neighborhood? 670/0 Yes 160/0 No 170/0 Not sure If you answered "yes" in question 9 or 10 please continue. If not, we have no more questions at this time. There is space below for any additional comments you may have regarding parking in your neighborhood. 11. Which of the following do you believe contribute to a parking shortage? Mark as many as apply. More than one answer was accepted, therefore percentages add to much greater than 100. Based on those who believe there is a shortage of parking on their block or in their neighborhood. 750/0 Commuters - students or employees. 660/0 Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords. 450/0 Non-resident car storage, such as students living outside of your neighborhood. 520/0 Current parking restrictions, such as calendar parking, meters, etc. o Other (please specify) 12. Of those you marked above, please circle the one you think contributes the most. 400/0 Commuters 190/0 Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords 110/0 Non-resident car storage 250/0 Current parking restrictions 50/0 Other Please use the space below to share any other comments regarding parking in your neighborhood. Thank you for your time. We appreciate your help! City of Iowa City page 30 Northside Parking Survey 1 ~ 1 Fin f~ati~llf: ~~~au'm___ ~LL ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Northside Neighborhood Parking Survey Responses from those with off-street parking (n=344; 83% of all respondents) and those without (n=67; 17%) of all respondents). We need your help! The City of Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development is conducting a survey of parking-related issues in the Northside Neighborhood. By taking a few minutes to answer the questions below, you can help us determine if there is a better way to serve your parking needs. Your responses will be kept anonymous. Please return the completed questionnaire in the enclosed postage paid envelope by Friday, October 22. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Marcia Klingaman at 356-5237. Thank you! 1. How many drivers live at this address? (If you live in an apartment, please respond only for your unit) Average for the survey 2.0 With off-street parking 2.0 Without off-street parking 3. In total, how many cars and trucks do residents of this address keep in the neighborhood? Average for the survey 1.7 With off-street parking 1.9 Without off-street parking 3. Do you own your residence, or do you rent? With Without 48 25 Own 53 75 Rent 4. Is there off-street parking such as a parking lot, driveway, or garage available for residents of your address? With Without 100 No 100 Yes ----. How many total spaces are available to you? Avg 2.1 spaces 5. Typically, how far away from your residence do you find a parking spot? With Without 65 22 Same block 14 19 Next block 13 13 Two blocks away 8 46 Three or more blocks away City of Iowa City page 31 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 6. What is the maximum distance from your residence you feel is reasonable to park? With Without 43 30 35 39 19 26 4 5 Same block Next block Two blocks away Three or more blocks away 7. How satisfied are you with the availability of parking for each of the following? Neither satisfied nor Satbfied dissalisfied Dissalisfied With- With- With- With out With out With out a. Yourself 73 20 15 17 12 63 b. Your guests 36 17 17 14 47 70 c. Service/delivery people 44 39 33 32 23 40 8. Please tell us how often you personally do the following during the week (Monday - Friday): 2 times or 3-4 times less per Dailv per week week Never With With With With With -out With -out With -out With -out a. Have to park at least two blocks from your residence between Sam and 5pm. 7 29 9 36 14 20 71 14 b. Have to park at least two blocks from your residence after 5 pm. 4 22 6 17 14 36 76 25 9. Overall, do you feel there is a shortage of parking spaces on your block? With Without 56 84 Yes 27 9 No 17 8 Not sure City of Iowa City page 32 Northside Parking Survey Final Report, March 2005 10. Overall, do you feel there is a shortage of parking spaces in your neighborhood? With Without 65 82 Yes 17 10 No 19 8 Not sure If you answered "yes" in question 9 or 10 please continue. If not, we have no more questions at this time. There is space below for any additional comments you may have regarding parking in your neighborhood. Thank YOU for your help! 11. Which of the following do you believe contribute to a parking shortage? Mark as many as apply. More than one answer was accepted, therefore percentages add to much greater than 100. Based on those who believe there is a shortage of parking on their block or in their neighborhood. With Without 74 75 Commuters - students or employees. 69 53 Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords. 45 43 Non-resident car storage, such as students living outside of your neighborhood. 47 69 Current parking restrictions, such as calendar parking, meters, etc. Other (please specify) 12. Of those you marked above, please circle the one you think contributes the most. With Without 41 31 23 7 10 15 21 43 5 4 Commuters Inadequate off-street parking provided by landlords Non-resident car storage Current parking restrictions Other Please use the space below to share any other comments regarding parking in your neighborhood. Thank you for your time. We appreciate your help! 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S? ;L. ,~r;l9 l~~ -"" [ IT] CIJ 3m l~L~ [L,] [~~~~ [ JEFFERSON ST -- -- ,- g tj t5 tj g c ~ ~ Oil Oil ..., "l ~ 8 ~ 8 ~ '" .., KEY CJ No porking - Me/end parking ~ Diagonal parkillG ce Ramp parking ~ ----- Calend4r parking ... Loading lone Unrestricted paNllcl parking * Metered ramp parking ~ "l ~ g "l 8 ., ~ N I 700 BLOCK 600 BLOCK 500 BLOCK 400 BLOCK 300 BLOCK 200 BLOCK 100 BLOCK 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St C2! Marian Karr (Item 4g(9) of August 21 Council agenda) From: Ross Wilburn Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11 :04 PM To: Ross Wilburn; N Ta Cc: Council; Eleanor M. Dilkes Subject: RE: correction to prior email I just sent Correction: the work session that the information was handed out at was at our 8/20/07 work session, the prior emaill sent had a typographical error. Ross Wilburn From: Ross Wilburn Sent: Wed 8/22/2007 10:58 PM To: N Ta Cc: Council; Eleanor M. Dilkes Subject: RE: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Dear Ms. Noon Ta, I will reiterate that you have a different interpretation of our city code than our legal department. Also, I informed you at last nights meeting that the council decided to further discuss the issue you raised as well as parking in the Northside Neighborhood at our next work session. You also received information that you could be considered for a handicapped parking spot or short term loading zone if the relative you mentioned qualified. If you feel that you have been discriminated by city employees, then you have the option to file a complaint through the city or if you feel more comfortable through the state civil rights process. If you wish to know how to make a formal complaint, our Human Rights Commission or staff member can let you know how to contact the state to make a complaint. You are incorrect, the information that you sent to me was handed out to the city council at our Monday (8-2-07) work session by the City Clerk. The council member that you refered to either must not have read in detail the additional information that was provided to us before the session or he just didn't remember. I don't know which. The time on the agenda that you spoke at our council meeting was community comment, a time reserved for the community to address the council. Other than providing brief information in response to something brought up by the public, we do not typically get into detailed discussions, because again, that is time for community members to comment or bring up additional information for the council. If enough council members decide they wish to discuss further at a work session, then we schedule it for the next work session. This was what was decided to further discuss your concern. I am copying this email message and my reply to the general city council email address, so that the entire city council will receive this message from the City Clerk's office (as was done in your first email by your copying it to the Council@iowa-citV.orQ address). In addition, I am copying this to the City Attorney, since this is the third time you have stated the possibilty of imminent litigation against the city. I will send any future correspondence from you directly to the city attorney's office. Respectfully, Ross Wilburn Mayor City of Iowa City 8/23/2007 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Page 2 of 4 From: N Ta [mailto:nta1995@hotmail.com] Sent: Wed 8/22/2007 11:27 AM To: Ross Wilburn Subject: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Dear Mr. Wilburn, First, all members stated last nigth the need for a comprehensive solution to parking in this neighborhood, there already is one and it is written in your city codes. .It is the code which I cited permitting vehicular access. Second, it is very ironic that in a meeting which was opened by talking about how Iowa City embraces inclusiveness but then my allegations of discrimination were not even mentioned by any council members. Inclusiveness is many things but it is not ignoring complaints of discrimination. I was told to leave my house by employees of the local government. I was also denied an opportunity to seek for any modifications or exemptions (your attorney's letter also confirmed this). This is not equal treatment. I am surprised and disappointed that you acted so indifferent about my allegations of discrimination when you are yourself a minority. And I suggest you try to make inclusiveness part of your life, not just a statement for the record. last night I was told by your other attorney that I have the right to apply then why was I denied earlier? Is it because I have a better knowledge of your laws now? The laws say that I don't need special exemption because of my right to have access to my property. You said in last night's meeting that this is of different opinions. My right is not an opinion of mine or yours. My right is written in your city codes. What's an opinion is to keep this Nieghborhood the same. But this opinion of some of the members do not overrule the laws. How can you operate the city without following your own laws. Are you telling me that the city codes exist only for the City goverment to use it against the citizens? and totally ignore it when it gives right to the citizens, like myself. I have been treated me poorly by your city and I don't mind naming names. I am suprised and ashamed that it appears some of the City Council members feels the same way. I have said last night that if the City Council cannot resolve this in rightfully manner, I will follow with a lawsuit. I have enough evidences to make this a hard case for your city government. And I will make sure my case be heard by the community before the upcoming Election. Also, it seems that my correspondence hasn't been sent out to all council members. At least one of the council members asked for it last night. Please make sure that my correspondences are heard by all council members. Thank you, Nhung Ta >From: "Ross Wilburn" <Ross- Wilburn@iowa-city.org> >To: "N Ta" <nta1995@hotmail.com> >CC: "Council" <Council@iowa-city.org> >Subject: RE: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St >Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17: 17:26 -0500 > >Dear Ms. Nhung Ta, 8/2312007 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Page 3 of 4 >1 am writing to let you know that in cc'ing your email to 'Council', that >automatically sent a copy to the City Clerk's office and that >correspondence is passed out to the council. So, your information was >distributed at the work session last night. > >The council recognizes there are many challenges with parking issues in the >Northside Neighborhood. Thank you for bringing your situation to our >attention. At last nights meeting, there was not a majority on the council >willing to change the decision of the building official or city forester. >Also, I want to make sure that you were aware that the City Council cannot >rule on decisions made by the Board of Adjustment, since they are a >quasi-judicial ruling body. > >Respectfully, >Ross Wilburn >Mayor >City of Iowa City > > > >From: N Ta [mailto:nta1995@hotmail.com] >Sent: Mon 8/20/2007 9:55 AM >To: Ross Wilburn >Cc: Council >Subject: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St > > > >Dear Mr. Mayor, I am so sorry to bother you. Would you please help me to >send out my attachment to you in this email to all council members before >Work Session today Monday August 20th? I am hoping for your review of my >responses to the Attorney's memorandum before the Formal Meeting on Tuesday >August 21st. I didn't get to read the Attorney's memo until Saturday and >it's too late to submit my responses to the City Clerk for your review >today. > >The attachment has 4 pages; my reponses, letter from my neighbor, letter >from my father, and an Actual Site Situation of the property. > >Thank you so much for your time and understanding, >Nhung (noon) Ta >326 Fairchild Street > > > > > >From: "Ross Wilburn" <Ross-Wilburn@iowa-city.org> > >To: "N Ta" <nta1995@hotmail.com> > >Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request > >for 326 Fairchild St > >Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11 :29:21 -0500 >> > >Special Note: any e-mails that I respond to may be subject to State open > >records laws and considered information available to the public. >> > >Thank you for taking the time to send me a message and expressing your > >views. Please state your concern/idea and what action (if any) from > >Council you would like to see. If you are wanting city information, I >will > >try to let you know the correct city department where you can try to find > >an answer. 8/23/2007 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St >> > > Feel free to visit the City ofIowa City's web-site (for city > >information, press releases, council agenda & minutes and the city code) >at > >http.:.//V{WW.ic;gC)Y..Ol'g <httP.://w.\:y"y.ic;gOY..Ol'g/> . >> > >If you want the entire city council to receive your message, please send >it > >to council@iowa-city.org and the CIty Clerk will include it in our >council > >information packet, which is released on Thursdays. >> > >Ross Wilburn, > >Mayor > >City of Iowa City > > >Booking a flight? Know when to buy with airfare predictions on MSN Travel. >bnp;LltI1!y~l.mmcomLArticles/aboutfarecastaspx&Q~id=I00 I MSN25AQIOO 1 > > Messenger Cafe - open for fun 24/7. Hot games, cool activities served daily. Visit now. http://cafemessengeLcom?ocid=TXT TAGHM AugHMtagline 8/2312007 Page 4 of 4 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Page 1 of2 (Item # 4g(9) of August 21 Council Agenda) Marian Karr From: Ross Wilburn Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 5:17 PM To: N Ta Cc: Council Subject: RE: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Dear Ms. Nhung Ta, I am writing to let you know that in cc'ing your email to 'Council', that automatically sent a copy to the City Clerk's office and that correspondence is passed out to the council. So, your information was distributed at the work session last night. The council recognizes there are many challenges with parking issues in the Northside Neighborhood. Thank you for bringing your situation to our attention. At last nights meeting, there was not a majority on the council willing to change the decision of the building official or city forester. Also, I want to make sure that you were aware that the City Council cannot rule on decisions made by the Board of Adjustment, since they are a quasi-judicial ruling body. Respectfully, Ross Wilburn Mayor City of Iowa City From: N Ta [mailto:nta1995@hotmail.com] Sent: Mon 8/20/2007 9:55 AM To: Ross Wilburn Cc: Council Subject: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St Dear Mr. Mayor, I am so sorry to bother you. Would you please help me to send out my attachment to you in this email to all council members before Work Session today Monday August 20th? I am hoping for your review of my responses to the Attorney's memorandum before the Formal Meeting on Tuesday August 21st. I didn't get to read the Attorney's memo until Saturday and it's too late to submit my responses to the City Clerk for your review today. The attachment has 4 pages; my reponses, letter from my neighbor, letter from my father, and an Actual Site Situation of the property. 'ij1ank you so much for your time and understanding, Nhung (noon) Ta 326 Fairchild Street >From: "Ross Wilburn" <Ross-Wilburn@iowa-city.org> >To: "N Ta" <nta1995@hotrnail.com> >Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request >for 326 Fairchild St >Date: Sat, 18 Aug 200711:29:21 -0500 > >Special Note: any e-mails that I respond to may be subject to State open 8/21/2007 8/21 meeting Agendas: driveway request for 326 Fairchild St >records laws and considered information available to the public. > >Thank you for taking the time to send me- a message and expressing your >views. Please state your concern/idea and what action (if any) from >Council you would like to see. If you are wanting city information, I will >try to let you know the correct city department where you can try to find >an answer. > > Feel free to visit the City ofIowa City's web-site (for city >information, press releases, council agenda & minutes and the city code) at >httP:(/wvvvy,icgQy.Qrg. > >Ifyou want the entire city council to receive your message, please send it >to council@iowa-city.org and the City Clerk will include it in our council >information packet, which is released on Thursdays. > >Ross Wilburn, >Mayor >City of Iowa City Booking a flight? Know when to buy with airfare predictions on MSN Travel. http://travel.msn. com! Articles/ aboutfarecast.aspx&ocid=TOO I MSN25A 0700 I 8/21/2007 Page 2 of2 ,~ 1 f~~~llf: ~:. ~aa.' ~- CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM rl[ Re: August 21,2007 City Council Jeff Vanatter, Housing Rehabilitation Office TARP (Targeted Area Rehabilitation Program) update Date: To: From: T ARP is offered as a compliment to the federally-funded CDBG/HOME programs without the same level of income targeting. It is designed to stabilize and revitalize targeted neighborhoods through the broader applicability of our Housing Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation programs. Repairs and improvements can be made to all interior and exterior systems. This program provides assistance in the form of low-interest loans that are repayable over a 20-year term and is funded by the City through general obligation bonds. Assistance ranges from $10,000-$40,000 per project. During fiscal year 2007, the program experienced a dramatic increase in the number of homeowners that did not qualify for the program due to low credit ratings, inadequate equity, etc. Of the 27 applicants since July 1, 2006, 13 of them have dropped out with at least 3-4 more likely to do the same. The other 14 projects have been completed or are currently ongoing. The T ARP program was based on an exterior housing survey that was completed in 2000. The Rehab Office is currently in the middle or doing an extensive update of this survey to more accurately reflect current housing conditions and rehabilitation needs. In FY07, we have expended $87,936.24 in project costs on 6 projects. We have also closed on 3 other projects in the amount of $63,022.00 with expenditures ongoing. We have also committed over $158,000 to 7 other projects with closings happening soon on 2 of these. The average median income for all of these qualifying households is 73.8%. If you have any questions please call me at 356-5128 or contact me via e-mail at ieff- vanatter@iowa-citV.orQ . Cc: Dale Helling, Jeff Davidson, Community Development Staff ~ ~ Johnson County Council of Governments ~ 410 [Washington St Iowa City Iowa 52240 ...~ r.... WE:. August 16, 2007 Mr. Chuck Green Department of Public Safety 808 University Capitol Centre Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Re: Cleary walkway pedestrian crossings Dear Chuck: Thank you for your June 6, 2007 correspondence regarding the Cleary walkway intersections. I have discussed the issues with Iowa City staff and we have an understanding of the concerns with these pedestrian crossings. Since the segment of Capitol Street between Jefferson Street and Market Street was closed and turned into a pedestrian walkway, the pedestrian crossings at Jefferson Street and Market Street have functioned as mid-block crosswalks instead of intersection crosswalks. With mid-block crosswalks, there is often uncertainty from motorists and pedestrians as to who has the right-of-way in the crosswalk. While pedestrians legally have the right-of-way in a marked crosswalk, some motorists do not adequately yield; this has led to the perception that these crosswalks are not safe. The perception that these crosswalks are not safe is not supported by our observations. We have no collision history between pedestrians and vehicles in the Cleary walkway crossings. We have conducted "gap studies" at these locations, and have found that there are adequate gaps in traffic for pedestrians to cross safely and conveniently. Pedestrians seldom have to wait more than ten seconds for an adequate gap in traffic. In fall 2006, Iowa City added CAUTION VEHICLES MAY NOT STOP warning signs for pedestrians at both the Jefferson Street and Market Street crossing locations. The rationale for the additional warning signs for pedestrians was that though vehicles should yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks, it is important for pedestrians to be cautious and alert when stepping into the street. This summer, Iowa City enhanced the crosswalk pavement markings to dual continental crosswalks, a crosswalk design that utilizes large rectangular blocks of paint that are more readily visible to motorists. The dual parallel crosswalks help to mimic an intersection design, which we believe will make motorists more aware. The pedestrian warning signs at these crosswalks have been enhanced with downward arrows that have been shown to call more attention to the crosswalk locations. Later this year, the JCCOG Transportation Planning Division intends to experiment with YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at one of these crossings to see if they have an effect on motorist's behavior. We hope these efforts call more attention to these pedestrian crossings and allow them to continue to be safely used. You noted several potential physical changes to these crossings in your June 6, 2007 letter. Iowa City would like to take an incremental approach to any physical changes to Jefferson Street and Market Street. If the perception that the Cleary walkway crossings are not safe continues after the enhanced markings and signs are in place for a period of time, the City is happy to review a specific proposal by the University to make physical changes to the crossings. A textured surface such as brick or stamped concrete at the crossings, and possibly in advance of the crossings would be a logical next step. A textured surface can give a visual as well as a tactile indication to the motorist that they should slow down. Increased noise and a higher level of maintenance would be concerns that would need to be addressed. A raised crosswalk, such as the one on Newton Road, would be a more extreme solution on streets that carry between 6,000 and 7,000 vehicles per day; the potential for rear-end collisions is a concern if a vehicle suddenly slows down when approaching the speed table. Chuck Green August 16,2007 Page 2 Drainage, maintenahce, and the effect on emergency service vehicles are also concerns that would need to be addressed. I hope this gives you an indication of Iowa City's efforts to enhance these crossings and of the willingness to hear a more specific proposal for physical changes to the roadway surface if there continues to be the perception that these crossings need to be enhanced further. As with any corridor that carries a mix of pedestrians, vehicles, public transit and a variety of service and emergency service vehicles, there will never be a time when all users feel 100% comfortable. It is essential that we try to keep all users of this corridor alert and aware of the potential conflicts that exist at any mid-block crossing. Sincerely, I~j~ John Yapp, JCCOG Executive Director cc: Dale Helling Jeff Davidson Rick Fosse Ron Knoche Bill Searls Dave Ricketts Larry Wilson /' City Council t/ jccogad m/ltrs/jy-green8-7 -0 7. doc 2007 Housinglowa Conference October 23 - 24, 2007 Downtown Des Moines Marriott Des Moines, Iowa Tentative Schedule Tuesday, October 23 7:00 - 9:00 Exhibitors Set-Up Des Moines Exhibit Hall, Third Floor Submitted by Council member VAnderhoef. ~ 9:00 - 11 :00 Homelessness Workshop Presenter: Jonathan Kozol Des Moines Exhibit Hall, Third Floor Iowans who are homeless face myriad challenges. These challenges include lack of affordable housing, low wages, healthcare and childcare, among others. Join Jonathan Kozol, a nationally renowned expert and author on poverty issues in an interactive discussion about generating support to successfully address and overcome these challenges. 11:30-1:15 Lunch Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor 1:15 -1:30 Break (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Hall, Third Floor 1:15 - 2:30 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Subprime lending challenges, Part I: How we got here In this session, presenters will provide differing viewpoints about the current subprime lending market and offer insights about how we got here. Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Incorporating rental housing into long-term community development plans Most communities have long-term plans that address the various needs of its citizens, such as street work, public safety. and so on. But what about housing? How can communities make housing a part of planning? Why should communities consider the housing needs of different populations? How can communities take advantage of effective building practices to save time and money? And how can communities and developers work together to navigate complicated building codes? Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Programs to support prisoner re-entry Programs that help ex-offenders successfully re-enter society benefit not only the individual but the greater community, as well. Several communities in Iowa and around the Midwest are tackling this tricky issue head-on. This session will explore current re- entry programs and potential initiatives for the future. 2:30 - 3:45 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Subprime lending challenges, Part II: Where do we go from here? As a follow-up to an earlier discussion, this session will explore state, federal and industry responses to the current subprime lending market, including suggestions about where we can go from here. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Tax Credits 101 It's no secret that the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program is daunting and complex. Terms like HOME and syndication are enough to confuse even seasoned housing developers. In this session we'll put all the pieces together, helping you decide whether tax credits are the right financing choice for you. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Providing transitional housing for families Single mothers and their children account for the majority of our state's homeless population, making the need for transitional housing paramount. This session will share best practices from some of the state's leading transitional housing programs and show you how to create your own. 3:45 - 4:00 Break (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Hal!, Third Floor 4:00 - 5:15 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor National homeownership education campaigns that can benefit Iowans Several national organizations have created campaigns to educate potential home buyers on foreclosure preservation and the dangers of predatory lending. Housing providers in Iowa can become a part of these campaigns and use them here to help Iowans become home buyers who are educated and aware. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Tax Credits 202 Making a successful tax credit application is only part of the challenge. This session will share tips to avoid pitfalls during construction and maintain a project's marketability once it's completed. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Understanding rent subsidy programs A variety of rent subsidy programs exist to help Iowans, but the rules and regulations for each can become complex and confusing. At this session, learn about the range of rent subsidy programs, how they're administered and how to access them. 5:15 - 6:00 Free time 6:00 - 7:00 Networking Reception (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Hal!, Third Floor 7:00 - Dine-Around at Area Restaurants Wednesday, October 24 8:00 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast (Exhibits Open) Des Moines Exhibit Hal!, Third Floor 9:00 - 11 :30 Exhibitors Tear Down 9:00 - 10:15 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Single-family housing development toolbox Successfully financing affordable single-family housing can require a good deal of innovation and creativity. We've assembled a panel of experts who will share a toolbox full of unique and successful financing strategies, including financing with bonds, TIF and more. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Changing the image of struggling multifamily projects It's not easy to change the image of a housing property that's earned a bad reputation. Learn the secrets to turning a project from uninviting to unbeatable. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Supportive Housing 101 This session is designed to give participants a basic understanding of the concept of permanent supportive housing. Topics will include the definition, features, benefits and examples of supportive housing; how supportive housing fits into the housing continuum; identifying target populations; range of housing options and available technical and funding resources. 10:15 -11:30 Break-Out Sessions Homeownership Track - Cedar Rapids & Council Bluffs Rooms, Third Floor Effective marketing strategies to reach specifics audiences As Iowa's population continues to change, housing providers are challenged to effectively reach a diverse group of prospective home buyers. This session will share tips and tricks for effective marketing strategies to reach Generations X and Y, minorities and single-parent families. Affordable Rental Track - Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Preserving HUD 202 and 811 and RD 515 projects Preserving Iowa affordable housing stock is a priority for housing providers around the state. Learn how to maintain the affordability of aging properties with housing credits, tax exempt bonds and more. Special Needs Housing Track - Salons F-H, Second Floor Supportive Housing 202 This introductory level workshop is targeted to project managers, staff and board members of organizations that are actively considering developing supportive housing. The session will provide a discussion of key issues in supportive housing development and a checklist of tools and tasks to be completed in the development process. 11 :30 - 11 :45 Break Des Moines Exhibit Hal!, Third Floor 11 :45 - 1 :30 Lunch Presenter: Christopher Gardner Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor Christopher Gardner was made famous by the hit 2006 movie that shared his life story, The Pursuit of Happyness. Gardner grew up poor and fatherless; in adulthood he was left to raise his son alone, which led to a period of homelessness on the San Francisco streets. Ultimately, Gardner rose above his obstacles to become a Wall Street legend. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear this rags to riches story. 1 :30 - 1 :45 Break Des Moines Exhibit Hall, Third Floor 1 :45 - 3 :00 Issues Roundtables Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport & Dubuque Rooms, Third Floor Conference participants can casually move between several roundtable discussions led by experts in various housing topics. 3:00 Conference Concludes Company City, State, ZIP Phone Email o I would like to receive a scholarship* Registration Fees o General Conference Registration - $100 This registration fee includes all sessions and activities on October 23 - 24, including Jonathan Kozol's and Christopher Gardner"s sessions, conference materials, meals, the networking reception and the Dine-Around. J Jonathan Kozol Session - $25 (Included in General Conference Registration) This registratjofLfee means you may attend only the Jonathan Kozolsession of the Housinglowa Conference on October 23 from 9:00 - ] 1:00. o Christopher Gardner Session - $25 (Included in General Conference Registration) This registration fee means you may attend only the Christopher Gardner session of the Housinglowa Conference on October 24 from] ] :45 to ] :30. It does not include lunch. 2007 Housinglowa Conference October 23 - 24,2007 Downtown Des Moines Marriott Des Moines, Iowa Registration Please submit one registration form per person. You may make copies of this form to register others. Name Address Submitted by Council member Vanderhoef. J Yes, I would like to receive continuing education credits and am enclosing $10 to cover related fees. Scholarships* Fifty (50) $] 00 scholarships are available on a first-come basis, only to representatives of non-profit organizations. A maximum of one person per organization may receive a scholarship. Scholarship applicants must send payment with this registration form. However, scholarship recipients will be reimbursed $100 after they attend the Housinglowa Conference. Scholarships are available only for general registrations; they are not available for those who wish to attend only the Jonathan KozoIlChristopher Gardner sessions. Registrants will be notified of whether they will receive a scholarship by October I, 2007. Special Requirements We will make every effort to accommodate the needs of our conference attendees Yes, I have dietary needs. Please] ist: Yes, I have accessibility needs. Please list: Cancellations and Transfers We understand that circumstances may arise that will cause you to cancel your reservation for the HousingIowa Conference. If you must cancel, your registration may be transferred to another individual. However, without exception, registrations are nonrefundable after October 5, 2007. Please submit a request to cancel or transfer your registration, in writing, to the address below. Please complete this form and mail it, with payment, to: Iowa Finance Authority 2015 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Attn: HousingIowa Conference Please make checks payable to Housinglowa Conference. Questions: Shawna Lode or Francisco Hernandez, 800.432.7230 or iowahousingconf@iowa.gov IQY!J1.^.ftflf!.flf~"A.!it~,Qri.tu ~.,.~u~., ~."~...!_.f___~___~__.__.1___~_,___,~...C?:.,~.._fu,,,,__.ft__"'_.()'.. ..~. .~..~___~ u )lI ~i'y Marian Karr See I.P. #7 in 8/2/07 Info Packet ~ From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: garry.klein@act.org Wednesday, August 22,200711 :20 AM Tom Widmer Sam Hargadine; Council Thank You Captain Widmer, Thank you and the department for getting the information about the rash of assaults on women into the community and for resources that can help those who have been affected. I very much appreciate the efforts of the police department in helping our residents to be safe. Garry Klein garry.klein@act.org Office:319-341-2313 Fax: 319-341-2284 1 k!:- IP9 JUL Y.AUGUST 200 ECIC~G SERVING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN BENTON, IOWA, JONES, JOHNSON, LINN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ITS enters final phase of implementation Over the next several months, East Central Iowa Transit (ECIT) will complete the final phase of implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology in the ECICOG region. Implementation of the technology has been a three-year process, which began with a feasibility task force and will culminate with full deployment of the technology at Linn County LIFTS. There are two main components to ITS implementation in the ECIT system: computer-aided dispatch (CAD) using specialized software, and fleet and service management through automatic vehicle locator/mobile data terminal (A VL/MDT) hardware. It was the recommendation of the feasibility task force to only implement CAD technology in Washington, Jones, Benton and Iowa Counties, initially. Both components will be fully implemented in Johnson and Linn Counties. At the core of the effort, is increasing access to public transit service through greater coordination among providers and more efficient use of the regional transit fleet. With decreasing federal funding for vehicle replacements, prolonging the life of existing vehicles is more important than ever. Implementation ofITS in the ECIT region has been made possible through a partnership between ECICOG, the Iowa Department of Transportation, United Way of East Central Io~a, and the six ECIT transit providers. For more information on this exciting regional initiative, contact Robyn Jacobson (ext. 34) at ECICOG. Don Mason of Iowa County Transportation schedules transit service in Iowa County with computer-aided dispatching software. These computer components await delivery to Linn County LIFTS, marking the beginning of the final phase of ITS implementation. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CDBG and Housing Fund deadlines approaching Application deadlines for the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and Housing Fund are quickly approaching. ECICOG is currently assisting nine communities with Housing Fund applications and four communities with CDBG applications. Communities interested in assistance with project development and application requirements should contact Chad Sands (ext. 27) or Lisa-Marie Garlich (ext. 33) at the ECICOG offices. Program Deadline CDBG Sewer & Water Fund November 14 CDBG Community Facilities Fund December 13 Housing Fund November 30 LUCA workshop in September A technical workshop for the 2010 Census Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) is scheduled for Thursday, September 13 at the Marion City Hall. Chief executives/highest elected officials in the ECICOG region will soon receive, if they haven't already, a letter regarding the workshop from the Census Bureau. LUCA is the process by which communities ensure that the Census Bureau has the most current and accurate addresses for conducting the 2010 Census. A complete and accurate count is vital for communities and directly affects the amount of federal assistance that may be directed toward a community or community effort. The workshop is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Room 136, Marion City Hall, 1225 6th Avenue, Marion. Those individuals who will be directly involved in reviewing and updating local addresses for the Census Bureau should plan to attend. For more information, contact Peter Osei-Kwame at the Census Bureau's Kansas City Regional Office, 1-800-728-4748. RPA 10 applications released on Octob On October 1, 2007, ECIC . I distribute federal SAFE applicati rials to cit ut the sev 10 regio IS marks the an of feder ransportation 10 Cedar Rapids Metropoli The Region 10 RP' es Be and Washington Coun Ie . Program the RP A Technical Advisory Comm bodies rely heavily on the prioritizatIon of local projects boards 'of supervisors. Completed applications November 15, and applica 17. Communities and or appropriate county engi consult on an application. STAFF NOTES In June, Mary Rump, ECICOG information technology/transportation planner, adopted Jacob Miguel Joseph Rump, a native of Guatemala. Lisa Treharne, community development planner, left her position at ECICOG in July to accept a new position at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids. The ECICOG staff and board of directors wish Treharne the best in her new endeavors. Calendar August 16 Housing Fund for Linn County Board of Directors Meeting, ECICOG offices, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m. August 30 ECICOG Board of Directors Meeting, ECICOG offices, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 1 :00 p.m. September 3 ECICOG offices closed in observance of Labor Day holiday. September 13 ECICOG Solid Waste TAC meeting, Tama County Landfill, 2872 K Avenue, Toledo, 1 :00 p.m. ECICOG Transit Operators Group meeting, Jones County JETS, 100 Park A venue, An;lmosa, 10:00 a.m. September 27 ECICOG Board of Directors Meeting, ECICOG offices, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 1:00 p.m. ECICOG was established in 1973 to promote regional cooperation and provide professional planning services to local governments in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington Counties. ECICOG also provides solid waste planning services to Tama County and transportation planning services to Cedar County. Members of the EC/COG Board of Directors: Lu Barron Richard Cicalo Leo Cook Bill Daily Gary Edwards Jennifer Fischer Don Gray Dennis Hansen Pat Harney Ann Hearn Henry Herwig James Houser Don Magdefrau Charles Montross Randy Payne Ed Raber Justin Shields Dee Vanderhoef David Vermedahl (Chair) Larry Wilson Linda Yoder EC/COG Staff EXT Doug Elliott, Executive Director 22 Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant 20 Mary Rump, Transportation Services 28 Robyn Jacobson, Transportation Services 34 Chad Sands, AICP, Comm. Development 27 Lisa Marie Garlich, Comm. Development 33 Cary Stowe, Housing Services 24 Jennifer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning 31 Kristin Simon, Solid Waste Planning 26 Dick Stater, Iowa Waste Exchange 21 East Central Iowa Council of Governments 700 16th StreetNE, Suite 301 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 (319) 365-9941 Fax: (319) 365-9981 e-mail: ecicog@ecicog.org www.ecicog.org ECIC~G EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS YOUR REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY 1:><press is a bimonthly electronic publication of the East Central Iowa Council of Govemments. f1Elr MINUTES Iowa City Airport Commission August 9, 2007 Iowa City Airport Terminal- 7:00 PM DRAFT Members Present: Howard Horan, Chair; Randy Hartwig; John Staley (arrived at 7:05 PM); Greg Farris; Janelle Rettig Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp Others Present: Jay Honeck, Steve Eaton, Philip Wolford, Justin Fishbaugh, Harry Hinkley DETERMINE QUORUM: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Horan. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JULY 19 AND AUGUST 1, 2007 MEETINGS: There were no changes/additions/corrections to the above noted minutes. Hartwig moved to accept the July 19 and August 1, 2007, meeting minutes as presented; seconded by Farris. Carried 3-0; Rettig abstaining and Staley absent. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A) Aviation Commerce Park - Horan noted that Harry Wolf from Iowa Realty was not present at this evening's meeting. He did state that there are some "changes in the wind," and that Members should be ready for short-notice meetings. Tharp responded to Members' questions about some upcoming projects. B) Land Lease with West Side Auto - Tharp noted that Dulek prepared a background memo on this item. Dulek stated that Jim Druesicke contacted her, and that he would like to enter into a 10 year lease and so a public hearing is requested. She said that she told Druesicke that he should attend the September meeting to discuss the lease provisions with the Members. I) Consider Resolution #A07-19, setting a public hearing regarding intent to enter lease agreement - Rettig moved to set the public hearing for September 13, 5:45PM, seconded by Farris. Motion carried 5-0. 1 Airport Commission August 9, 2007 Page 2 of8 C) University of Iowa/Operator Performance Labs I) Consider a resolution approving letter of intent (deferred from 7/19/07) - Tharp reported that they had hoped to have an agreement ready for this month's meeting, but unfortunately they have not worked things out yet. He briefly explained some of the outstanding matters. One of the options that he mentioned is having a private company secure the 20-year lease, and they in turn would sub-lease to the University. This item is deferred to the September 13, 2007 meeting. D) FAAlIDOT Projects - Earth Tech - Steve Eaton I) Runway 7/25 - Eaton noted that David Hughes is at a conference currently. Eaton stated that they took bids on this project last week, and he noted that everyone has a copy of the recommendation letter that they have prepared, as well as the bid tab. He noted that there were six bids, and all were below the estimate. He then explained to the Members how they came up with the recommended contractor, Metro Pavers. Dulek noted that she spoke with the FAA on this project, regarding the bidders' "good faith" efforts and the DBE goals. Dulek also spoke with Hughes about Metro's DBE efforts. Dulek added that the DBE is a goal, and not an absolute number, and that the federal regulations provide that the Members must make a reasonable judgment that the bidder made good faith efforts. Eaton also stated that Metro will be providing at least 30% of the work itself. Consider Resolution #A07-20, awarding contract for paving/lighting project - Staley moved to award contract to Metro Pavers on the paving/lighting project, seconded by Hartwig. Motion carried 5-0. Eaton next spoke to the Members regarding the FAA and upcoming grant monies that should become available. He suggested that once these monies are released, the Commission should act quickly to secure these. He further noted that this grant is subject to Congressional release. Rettig asked for some clarification on the runway grading. II) South Aviation Development Study - Eaton noted that they did a project for Willow Creek, and this is currently at the City Engineer's office. One of the issues on this is the cost of enclosing and doing the work needed on Willow Creek. Eaton further noted that the Willow Creek study needs to be incorporated into the final South Aviation Development Study as the two need to be blended together. 2 Airport Commission August 9, 2007 Page 3 of8 III) South Taxilane Rehab - Eaton noted that they still have some issues on this. Some corrections have been made, but there is still some work to be completed. The contractor has been fairly agreeable to getting these items completed, but Eaton stated there are still some drainage issues with ponding of water. IV) Hangar A Rehab - Consider Resolution #A07-21 accepting work for Hangar A Floors - Eaton stated there were some door issues, but the contractor took care of this. He asked that the Commission consider the resolution for this. Tharp stated that he has no concerns at this time with accepting this work. Farris moved to accept the resolution for Hangar A floors, seconded by Rettig. Motion carried 5-0. V) Hangar A & B Doors - Eaton stated they are still waiting for the doors to be delivered. Tharp then stated that he received a call from Rick and the doors are in, but the locks have still not arrived. Liberty Doors is the company for this project. VI) Terminal Apron Rehab - Eaton stated that this is set for a Monday meeting to approve specs, etc. He further stated that if they get bids similar to the paving project bids, they should have another good bid to work with. Hartwig asked for a time line on this, and Eaton stated it would be immediate. Dulek noted that the public hearing has been set for Monday, August 13, to address this item. VII) Obstruction Mitigation - Eaton noted there have been no changes. He further stated that this project is on a long list of projects to be reviewed, and they will continue to push on this to help it along. Horan asked if Eaton would show the Members what lines need to be moved. Eaton pointed out the specific changes on the map, and responded to Members' questions regarding this. VIII) 405 Approach Surveys - Eaton stated that they received word this week from the FAA that the survey is in the works now. Eaton further noted that at the last meeting the Commission approved an agreement for a State grant for the self-service, and that Earth Tech is trying to get this moving quickly. Staley spoke to the Members briefly regarding the University of Iowa lease (Item C), noting that it's not always easy to do leases within the University system, and the longer the term of the lease, the more complicated it gets. He stated that something as simple as construction this calendar year could stop it on the University end. He further noted that the use of a third party is often the norm for University dealings of this sort. 3 Airport Commission August 9, 2007 Page 4 of8 E) T-Hangar Contracts and Rates - (Farris and Hartwig recused themselves due to a conflict of interest) Tharp reviewed what the Commission had done to date on this issue, and stated that his recommendation is for an inflationary increase. He reviewed the three options, A, Band C, explaining each. Staley noted that he agrees with Tharp's proposal and brought up the electrical rate issue that was previously discussed. Tharp stated that this is in the rate increase. Horan stated that he feels A, Band C are steep. Tharp commented that while he felt they were high an inflationary adjustment should be reflected with all the hangars. Horan suggested $139 vs $149. Rettig noted that they have not been adjusted for several years, and she feels all leases should keep up with inflation, unless there is a good reason not to. She stated that she feels Tharp has a good proposal, as well. Tharp responded to Members' questions regarding income on the T -hangar leases, and stated that he feels comfortable with what they have. The Members continued to discuss the suggested rates, and the reasons for the differences in hangars. The new price for A would be $137; Band C would be $149. Horan then suggested $144 versus the $149. Tharp gave the Members specific figures on the various amounts suggested. Rettig stated that she feels they need to generate income from the Airport facilities, and that she feels they need to keep up with inflation, unless there is a compelling reason not to do this. (TAPE ENDS) Members continued discussing their feelings on the rate increase, with some Members stating that they feel too big of an increase would be detrimental. Rettig again stated that she feels they need to keep up with inflation, and they need to be able to keep the facilities in good shape. Staley asked Tharp for an assessment of the $144 rate on B and C, and if this covers their expenses. The discussion then turned to whether or not wording needs to be added to the leases regarding no alcohol on City property. Tharp suggested they keep this in mind for next year's leases if a problem is encountered over the year. Tharp responded to Hinkley's comments regarding his hangar. Rettig noted that the Commission has not received anything in writing regarding this. Hinkley continued to question the Commission regarding the lease costs. Rettig then spoke to Horan's proposal, giving some background on the financial status of the Airport and where they need to be in the future, noting that they may not be so fortunate in the future with the funding they have received. She strongly feels they need to generate at least the rate of inflation on their facilities. The discussion turned to what other Airports charge for monthly hangar leases. Tharp explained to the Members how the Iowa City Airport compares to other airports, and he explained the various amenities that some airports do not offer that the Iowa City Airport does offer. The discussion then turned to the issue of people storing vehicles and other items in hangars, which, Rettig pointed out, is against FAA rules and regulations. She feels they should address this issue. Staley then turned 4 Airport Commission August 9, 2007 Page 5 of8 the discussion to the operating budget for the Airport. With projected revenues of $364,499, he stated that this is just shy of the expenses. Out of that amount, $112,000 comes from the City. The Airport then has to make $252,499 in revenue to cover this. The biggest chunk of this, he stated, comes from land and building rentals. He asked what other options they have for increasing revenue. Horan moved to accept the rate structure as proposed, with the change to A - $137, and Band C- $144 per month, seconded by Staley. Motion carried 2-1; Rettig voting against, and Farris and Hartwig abstained due to conflict of interest. Rettig noted that she will expect the provisions of the lease to be followed to the letter, and an annual inspection will be done with all provisions of the lease being followed, regarding illegal storage of materials on the airfield. Staley suggested they follow up on a specific hangar where rent was reduced about five years ago and see if this hangar is now paying what they should. F) Airport "Operations": Strategic Plan-Implementation; Budget; and Airport Management - Staley asked for clarification on "royalties and commissions" in the income section. Rettig asked about "consultant services" charges. Tharp responded to Members' questions, with Dulek adding information as well. Rettig then asked about "refuse collection" charges, an unbudgeted item. Tharp explained that they have new contracts on refuse pickup, and are starting recycling at the Airport. Rettig then asked about "repair of building and maintenance" for $1300, and "repair of structure" for $75. Tharp noted that this is the maintenance contract with the cleaning company ($1300), and the $75 is for elevator inspection. Rettig then asked about the fence and parking lot proj ects, as well as the viewing area and office furniture replacement. Tharp responded, giving the Members a quick rundown on where he is with these various projects. Rettig stated that she would like to see projects started immediately when they have the funds available. Tharp noted that the plans have been submitted on the viewing area, and once approved, they can order the items for this area. (TAPE ENDS) Farris talked about the plans to run power to the viewing area, and various other items they need to complete. Horan noted that Tharp is up for his annual evaluation with the City, and he asked Tharp to speak to the Members on this. Tharp explained to the Members that his position is considered 60%, but that he has been working at least 75% the past several weeks. He would like to have his job upgraded to reflect this. He then asked ifhe could do maintenance work for the remaining 25% and have a full-time position with the Airport. Rettig noted that they do not have a maintenance position open, and that she would imagine they couldn't come up with a position like that. She stated they need to check with the City to see how they could change this position from .60 to .75. The discussion continued, with Members talking about the evaluation process. Horan suggested a 5 Airport Commission August 9,2007 Page 6 of8 sub-committee work on this. Horan stated that he will email the form that he received from Human Resources to each of the Commission Members, and they can each write out their own review. Dulek noted they should speak with Sylvia in HR on these matters. Horan asked for volunteers for a sub-committee - Hartwig stated that he would be glad to help. G) FBO Staff Report - Rettig asked why the soda machine has to be unplugged downstairs when someone makes popcorn, noting that this seems to be a hazard. Members stated that the breaker trips if they don't unplug the soda machine. Rettig suggested they check on this, and find out why this is happening. Tharp stated that more wire needs to be run. Hartwig stated that it might be time to sit down with Jet Air to discuss some of the security plan issues. Hartwig commented that it would be good to review procedures prior to the new football season. Horan then went to find Wolford so he could speak to this. The discussion then turned to the Sertoma Breakfast. Woolford gave the commission an update on what would be going on that day. Rettig asked about the runway closure plans with regards to weather. Tharp responded to these questions. Rettig thanked Sertoma for their efforts, and for using the Airport for their event. H) Subcommittees' Reports - Rettig pointed out that last year, they met with Deb Mansfield on August 22nd regarding the budget. She then stated that she thinks they're about two weeks away from the budget process getting started. Tharp stated that he could let the sub-committee members know when the information is available. I) Commission Members' Reports - Hartwig noted that the airplane being given away by AOP A was at the Airport on Sunday. He stated that Tharp put up a memo from the Iowa DOT on a toll-free number for flight service problems. Farris stated that he feels the Airport has had some good press lately, and he said that a pilot from California was in the area and that he commented on all of the "youngsters" at the Airport and the activity that is happening in the area. Horan then stated that he feels that he and perhaps Rettig should have Dale Helling from the City Manager's office to the Airport and bring him up to speed on the projects. Rettig then noted that a candidate for City Council, who publicly expressed that he does not see a need for the Airport, was emailed by her and offered a tour of the Airport. She said that he has responded, and she plans to set up a tour for him soon. Horan then reminded Members of the Monday, 8/13 meeting, and asked if they needed any further meetings before September. Rettig stated that she feels they should not have all of these special meetings, that the monthly meetings are where business should be addressed. J) Staff Report - None. 6 Airport Commission August 9,2007 Page70f8 SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR: A brief discussion ensued regarding meeting dates and times. Rettig stated that she will have conflicts for quite some time with the 2nd Thursday. It was noted that the public hearing has been set for the September 13, 2007 meeting at 5:45 P.M. so they will keep this date as planned. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. 7 Airport Commission August 9,2007 Page80f8 Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2007 (Meetinl! Date) TERM 1/11 2/8 3/8 3/28 4/12 5/10 5/15 6/7 6/8 6/28 7/9 7/19 NAME EXP. Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X X X X 0 X X X X X Greg Farris 3/1/13 DIE X X DIE X X X X DIE X X X John Staley 3/1/10 X X X X X X 0 X DIE DIE X X Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X X X X X X X X X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X X X X X X X X DIE DIE TERM 8/1 8/9 8/13 9/13 NAME EXP. Randy Hartwig 3/1/09 X X X Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X John Staley 3/1/10 DIE X DIE Howard Horan 3/1/08 X X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 DIE X DIE KEY: X = Present o = Absent DIE = AbsentlExcused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member 8 ~ MINUTES PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2007 MEETING ROOM A. ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER PRELIMINARY Members Present: Emily Martin, Emily Carter-Walsh, Mark Seabold, DaLayne Williamson, Patrick Carney, Terry Trueblood Members Absent: Rick Fosse Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Jeff Davidson, Others Present: Tom Awad CALL TO ORDER Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL Recommendation that Recognition of Art in Non-Public Spaces go to "Entasis" located at 226 Magowan. Motiion passed 7:0. Request that Council present a certificate to the artist and to the property owner at the next Council meeting. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28,2007 MEETING MOTION: Seabold moved to approve the minutes as submitted; Martin seconded. The motion passed 7:0. UPDATE OF MURAL PROPOSAL BY TOM AWAD Tom Awad and Tony Carter have received written permission to paint a large mural on the wall next to the parking lot near St. Mary's Parish Hall. He provided photos of the location as well as scale drawings. He delved into specifics regarding pricing for paint, scaffolding, and other materials. The mural site is approximately 3120 sq. ft. He also provided price estimates for projects of similar scale and style. He estimated that a fair price for a mural of this scale and detail of design is approximately $80,000; however, he is willing to negotiate this price. Awad's stylistic concept is Commemoration/Celebration/Education - specifically the education of children. Awad will be receiving some input from the church's youth group regarding design. Awad proposed October 28th as the completion date, which happens to fall on World Youth Day. He will require eleven weeks to complete the project. Committee members were concerned that this time frame was too tight and the budget too uncertain for this completion date; particularly as the artist and budget for the pool wall project have not been finalized. Martin suggested instead that perhaps October 28th could be the kick-off day for the painting. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 2, 2007 Page 2 Martin expressed concern that this site may be purchased and redeveloped in the short- term future. The longevity of the project is a concern for the entire committee, particularly due to the expense of the project. The committee recommended that Awad contact the Iowa Arts Council regarding grants and other funding opportunities. Awad indicated that prior to the next scheduled meeting he will contact the Iowa Arts Council regarding fundraising, check with the church regarding the site's longevity, and gather design input from the youth group. PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY INITIATED PUBLIC ART PROJECT BY MATTHEW MUNSTERMANN Deferred until next month. DISCUSSION REGARDING SELECTED ARTISTS FOR POOL WALL PROJECT The committee viewed the pool wall on the east side of the swimming area in the Recreation Center. The Committee reviewed the five finalists' submissions: 1. B.J. Katz. Art consists of colored and clear plate glass. Committee questioned whether lighting features should be incorporated and who would be required to pay for it. 2. Saxe & Patterson. Art consists of ceramic tile. Seabold commented that this artwork has grown on him since he first encountered it. 3. Maria Mijares. Artwork is sturdy. Lighting is less of an issue. 4. T.J. Moverg. Artwork is sculptural consisting of 3D and 2D elements. It was suggested that maintenance and cleaning may be difficult. It was also suggested that sturdiness may be an issue; particularly in a humid environment. 5. Bao Pham. Art consists of durable printed stainless steel or aluminum. His artwork is sparser than the other artists' and the committee would request that the entire pool wall be covered; if not entirely with art than at least painted. In further discussion, the committee noted their concern with the longevity, maintenance, and lighting of the artwork as well as the budget. The committee decided that the entire pool wall should be addressed by the artist. The artist should also detail how the artwork should be installed. The committee also agreed that the subject matter of the artwork be appropriate for the community at large. The committee recommended that the artwork not be too detailed so that it can be seen from the street. The committee will work to decide on an artist by November 1 st. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC ART IN PRIVATE PLACES - "ENTASIS" Recognized by the committee and approved. COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August2,2007 Page 3 Seabold requested that the meeting time be permanently be moved to 3:00 pm. All present agreed that would not be a problem. ADJOURNMENT Seaboldl moved to adjorn; Carter-Walsh seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm. Next meeting September 6. Minutes submitted by Brandy Howe Public Art Advisory Committee Attendance Record 2007 Term Name Expires 2/1 4/5 5/3 6/28 8/2 Emily Carter Walsh 01/01/08 X OlE X X X Charles Fellinf! 01/01/09 X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- DaLayne Williamson 01/01/09 X X OlE X X Emily Martin 01/01/08 OlE X X X X Mark Seabold 01/0l/l0 X OlE X X X Patrick Carney 01/01/09 -- -- -- -- X X X Rick Fosse OlE X OlE X O\E Terry Trueblood X X X OlE * X Key: X = Present o = Absent OlE = Absent/Excused represented Terry Trueblood Mike Moran *