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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-01 Info Packet of 6/20City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 20, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: Acting City Manager RE: Material in Friday's Packet Informal agendas and meeting schedule. Memoranda from the Acting City Manager: a. Cable Data Link Forum b. Production Coordinator Position, Broadband Telecommunications Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding beer/liquor license/conditional approval - Towncrest Inn. Information regarding tour sponsored by Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee - Memorandum from Administrative Assistant regarding annual report of boards/ commissions. Memorandum from Johnson County Health Department regarding mobile home park inspections. News release - bell ringing for Statue of Liberty. Minutes of staff meeting of June 18, 1986. 0 I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: June 20, 1986 TO: City Council FROM: Acting City Manager RE: Informal Agendas and Meeting Schedule June 24 1986 Tuesday NO INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING - SUMMER SCHEDULE June 30 1986 ' Monda 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. - Review zoning matters 7:20 P.M. - Broadband Telecommunications Ordinance Amendments 7:40 P.M. - Gas and Electric Franchises 8:15 P.M. - Council agenda, Council time, Council committee reports July 1. 1986 Tuesday 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers July 8. 1986 Tuesdav NO INFORMAL COUNCIL MEETING- SUMMER SCHEDULE July 14, 1986 Mondav 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Council Chambers Informal Council Meeting - Agenda Pending July 15, 1986 Tuesdav 7:30 P.M. - Regular Council Meeting - Council Chambers PENDING LIST JCCOG Ad Hoc Area Transit Study Committee Final Report - July 1986 Leasing of Airport Land for Commercial Use Newspaper Vending Machines Stormwater Management Ordinance Review Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Mesquakie Park Development and Name Change Appointment to Airport Commission - July 15, 1986 Appointment to Committee on Community Needs - July 29, 1986 //S3 T City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: June 19, 1986 To: City Council From: Acting City Manager Re: Cable Data Link Forum Attached please find a summary account of the Cable Data Link Forum initi- ated by the Johnson County Broadband Telecommunications Commission and held on January 28, 1986. Drew Shaffer, the City's Broadband Telecommuni- cations Specialist, was a panelist. I attended the forum along with sev- eral other City staff members. I This account is provided for your information to apprise you of the con- siderations being given to future potential uses of broadband telecommuni- cations facilities, along with other connunications media, by various groups and individuals in the comnunity. Also attached is a glossary of technical terms excerpted from The Interactive Cable TV Handbook which you j may find helpful. Finally, I nave incluaea a copy of a memorandum from Drew Shaffer which specifies a variety of possible uses of broadband telecommunications facilities for Iowa City government in the future. Staff will continue to explore these areas and to work with Heritage Cablevision and interested persons or organizations to more closely define the technical feasibility and potential application of these alternatives for the future. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please i contact me or Drew Shaffer. DH/sp Attachment Johnson County Council of Governments 410EMSU ungtonSi bvwGry,la,w52240 rr i0 i SUMMARY NOTES AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION JOHNSON COUNTY BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (JCBTC) CABLE DATA LINK FORUM JANUARY 28, 1986 - 4:00 PM - IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY On January 28, 1986, city, county and university representatives met for an initial discussion on sharing information through cable linkage in the metro area of Johnson County. A summary of the discussion at the Cable Data Link Forum as well as a listing of those who attended is printed below. Additional comments on possible appli- cations of cable data linkage and a glossary of cable terminology are also presented as a basis of information for future discussions. CABLE DATA LINK FORUM DISCUSSION At the outset of the meeting Sherwood Wolfson, JCBTC Chairperson, stated the two -fold purpose for holding the Cable Data Link Forum: 1) to look at the ,potential of using cable as a data sharing link, and 2) to generate discussion on the current and prospective data sharing within the County and between Iowa City/Coralville and the County. Technical Considerations Following introductions of the forumartici ants J P P , acnes Spehn of the Univer- sity of Iowa WEED Computer Center was introduced to speak on the advantages, costs, possible applications and security mechanisms of cable data linkages. Spahn related that cable transmission of data and video is handled at the University of Iowa through a mid -split CATV system which connects 67 buildings on campus. This system is the same as the Institutional Network (INET) used by Iowa City through contract with Heritage Cable. The University's coaxial cable plant coordinates the use of three communication systems and three CATV channels. The three communications systems are 1) 3M's model 926 point-to-point modems, 2) 3M's LAN/1 and 3) SYTEK LOCALNET 20. The first two are used by the University's Physical Plant for energy management. All three communication systems are used for terminal to computer data trans- mission. The 3M systems link 15 buildings and SYTEK is used in 45 buildings. Although the three systems use different methods to encode information, they all use regular CATV channel numbers, energy levels and channel spacing. 2 Spahn added that Iowa City is looking at the costs and feasibility of linking three buildings, Iowa City will probably establish a system using four termi- nals in each of two buildings, and eight terminals and eight computer ports in the third building. This 2:1 ratio of computer terminals to computer ports will allow a mix of constant use and intermittent use applications. Iowa City initially plans to install $16,500 worth of equipment, which will support 16 terminals and 8 computer ports. This equipment is estimated to cost: $3900 - One head end frequency regulator $1090 - For each of five 20/100 modulator boxes $2200 - For one 20/220 modulator box $ 550 - For each of nine 20/222 modulator boxes The diagram below depicts a possible layout of the equipment itemized above: Spahn assured the forum audience of the high confidence in the security for data on such a system particularly in comparison to telephone modem links. The cost for the more secure cable link is comparable in the short-term to the cost of a telephone line. Because of recent increases in telephone rates and with further telephone rate hikes expected in the future, the cable link should prove less expensive in the long -run. If the City and County are looking at cable as an option and choose to go with the same system, they could achieve definite linkage advantages. Using groups of two, the City and County could create specific channel links allowing access through pre-set frequency compatibility. Separate channels for Tv transmis- sion and for data transmission could be established. In addition to linking specific data sets, the system could also be used for teleconferencing. As a medium, cable could fulfill both the City's and the County's separate data processing needs as well as facilitating linkage by specific units. System separation could be maintained while allowing interconnectivity to be achieved only through the specific design of both parties. County Concerns Chairperson Wolfson then introduced Jean Schultz, the Johnson County Data Processing Director, to outline current County computer uses and potential data linkages. Schultz observed that besides learning more about a possible cable data link, a benefit of this meeting would be a discussion of what information is computerized, who shares that information, what other types of information not computerized are shared between departments, agencies and with the state. /'4 Ambulance. The Ambulance Billing System is used mainly by the Ambulance De- partment, but the County Attorney's Office also needs to access that billing information. Aud itor. For the Auditor's Office, the County has Voter Registration and Election Night Returns Systems. Various lists are produced for candidates and pol itical parties. Those lists are used by the Iowa City Clerk to check regis- trations. Tapes of registration changes are currently sent to the State Elec- tions Office. That transmission could perhaps be done on-line in the future. On election night, the cable TV company sometimes broadcasts elections results displayed on a County terminal. Budget. The County has several financial compdter programs. All County De- partments, including the Board of Supervisors, use reports from these systems. These departments could benefit from on-line access to vendor numbers in fill- ing out claims. The Board of Supervisors' Office could find it advantageous to use information from a Future Fixed Asset System. The County has programs for reporting insurance claims paid by the County, and determining whether County limits have been exceeded. This information could be used in the future for wellness program ideas. Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Courts Office keeps track of Child Support/Ali- mony Payments. Information from this system is used by the District Child Support Recovery Office in Cedar Rapids. There is also a Jury Selection System for the Clerk's Office. Reports and labels are printed from this system which assist the Sheriff's Office in send- ing out notices to prospective jurors. The County has discussed adding Civ it/Criminal Court Systems. Court dockets from these systems could be used by the City/County Attorney's Offices as well as the Clerk's Office. The Clerk of Court's Office and the District Probation Office use information from the County Attorney's office on victim restitutions. Health. For the Health Department, there is a Food Vendor Inspection System, a Homemaker/Health Aid Billing System and a Private Sewage Index. Motor Vehicles. The Treasurer's Office has a Motor Vehicle Registration and c ens ng Sys em that is part of the State's Motor Vehicle Computer Network. The City uses this system to look up the names and addresses of vehicle owners when collecting money for parking tickets. The Clerk's Office has a computerized system for traffic tickets. The reports are printed from this system and sent to the Sheriff's Office, the Iowa City Pol ice Department, the Coralville Police Department and other agencies issuing tickets in the County. Real Estate. The County also has Real Estate and Personal Property Systems. e se sys ems are used mainly by the Auditor, City Assessor, County Assessor and Treasurer, but the Recorder, Zoning, Plann inp and Health Departments could also benefit by having direct access to this information. The City, other corporations, townships, and school districts get reports on total assessed val uations. The Iowa City Utilities, Housing and Inspection 'Services, and Public Works Departments as well as private realtors could also find it advan- tageous to have direct access to this information. ,/5# I The Treasurer, besides using Real Estate and Personal Property Systems has computer systems to keep track of mobile home taxes, real estate and personal property taxes and special assessments that are due. Every month the City gets a listing of apportioned taxes and a report showing what special assessments have been paid. They also get a yearly report of the money apportioned to them from the taxes collected by the County. The County Attorney's office has information on the taxes due. Monthly reports on receipts and disbursements from the Treasurer's Office are used by the Auditor's Office. The Recorder's Office has a system for recording and indexing real estate transfers, trade names, incorporations, partnerships, military discharges, UCC's, etc. These indexes are used by abstractors. There is also a system in the Recorder's Office for hunting and fishing licenses. Roads. Some Engineering Programs are used by the Secondary Roads Department in building and maintaining roads. A future system for them to keep track of their detailed accounting as required by the Iowa Department of Transportation could interface with the Auditor's Accounts Payable System to save duplication of claim and entry. Sheriff. There are several systems used by the County Sheriff's Office and the ora v ile Police Department. At one time the Iowa City Police Department also used some of these systems. Other. Some information not currently on the County's computers, but needed by ounty Departments are: 1) building permits, dwelling plans and zoning classi- fications kept by the County Zoning Department and the Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services Department and used by the County and City Assessors' Offices, 2) new building addresses kept by the Iowa City Public Works Engineers and used by the City Assessor, and 3) the City's utility records accessed by the Sheriff's Office. Also, the County will be receiving programs for assessing detailed soil survey information. This data could be used by the Planning and Zoning staff, the Health Department, the County Engineer, the Soil Conservation Service and the Extension Service. Schultz finished by stating that there is a great deal of information shared between different departments and agencies and that the County Data Processing Department intends to continue expanding computer accessibility for those departments known to have. a need for it. City -County Links Chairperson Wolfson introduced Drew Shaffer, Iowa City Cable TV Specialist, to discuss city -county information sharing potential. Shaffer indicated that most of the City's cable efforts up until this time had been focused on expanding public video access and production. More time is now being devoted to building the Institutional Network (INET), including Iowa City, Co ralville, Johnson County and the University of Iowa. The INET, actually a separate cable, allows many programs, such as City Council meetings, to be cableca st live. The INET with current cable linkage of approximately 10 public and government buildings, could be expanded to include County offices and used to transmit other signals, such as voice and data. /'W imrl Iowa City is conducting some initial experiments over INET for data, video- conferencing and closed circuit purposes -- just to test what might be possi- ble. One such experiment has enabled senior citizens to electronically access the public library's card catalog while they are a block away in the Senior Center. Another experiment involves seeing, talking and transmitting data among four different locations. Shaffer also mentioned the potential of using cable as the subscriber reverse system in which a message can be sent back from the cable subscriber. For example, water meter readings could be accomplished via cable. Shaffer pointed out that some of the advantages of cable are that it is faster, has more capacity and is cheaper than the telephone modem link. Another advan- tage is the ability to direct signals to specific locations. For example, a CPR training course could be directed specifically to fire stations. Cable can achieve time and money savings by minimizing the amount of paper, transportation and mailing costs, by taking advantage of electronic mailings, fire and burglar alarm systems and through charging users for commercial use of the system. Shaffer cited two books, which provide good resource information for building communications infrastructure, inter -institutional networks as well as regional communications. These books are: Solutions for Technoloav Sharing Institutions and The Interactive Cable TV Handbook. Discussion Paul Morsch asked how well the integrity of the system could be protected from hackers when the system allows data modification access. Spahn replied that cable provides a much more secure system because of the limited access to it from specific, public building locations. This is much more secure than sys- tems which can be accessed by telephone. Dan Hudson suggested that City to County cable access could save some of the time taken by County employees to look up information for City employees. Doug Edmonds asked if the cable company assumed responsibility for some of the installation costs. Shaffer responded that original wiring is done at the cable company's expense, and subsequent wiring can be done at a cost the user negotiates with the cable company, which is usually fairly reasonable. Edmonds suggested that the Sheriff's Department might be able to utilize cable to avoid high phone line charges. The Coralville Police Department could also benefit In this way. Dick Viyers commented that cable link could prove to be a big advantage within the county through being able to improve communications among the personnel in the 13 county buildings. He asked if cable would enable the County to lessen the load on the main frame. Spahn replied that yes, this certainly could be accomplished through the use of cable. Adjournment Chairperson Wolfson adjourned the session by thanking all those who had at— tended for their participation, and stating that the Johnson County Broadband Telecommunications Commission intended the forum to serve as a starting point for more detailed, focused discussion in the future. lt*r* I iffii JOHNSON COUNTY BROADBAND TEL ECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CABLE LOODATA LINK FORUM JANUARY 28, 1986 IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Attending: Name Sherwood Wolfson Drew Shaffer Jeffrey L. Hall Kevin O'Malley Jean Schultz Patt Cain PabT Morsch Cletus Redlinger Lee Shope Jim Spahn Cathy Burkholder Doug Edmonds Larry Taylor Mary McCollum Dan Hudson Marge Penney Richard Myers Dale Helling Riley Grimes Sheri Sojka Jud Te Paske RmmtLu Johnson County Broadband Telecommunications Commission Chairperson Iowa City Cable TV Specialist Johnson County Data Processing Department Iowa City Finance Department Johnson County Data Processing Department Iowa City Planning & Programming Department Johnson County Broadband Telecommunications Commissioner Johnson County Treasurer University of.lowa — Weeg Computer Center University of Iowa — Weeg Computer Center Johnson County Clerk of Court Johnson County Sheriff's Department University of Iowa — Weeg Computer Center Johnson County Attorney0s Office Iowa City Assessor Johnson County Council of Governments Human Services Coordinator Johnson County Board of Supervisors Iowa City Assistant City Manager Johnson County Administrative Coordinator Johnson County Care Facility Johnson County Senior Planner I T--------------------- I r -1 2 Name Representing J. Patrick White Johnson County Attorney Ed Steinbrech Johnson County Clerk of Court Nicholas Johnson Iowa City Broadband Tel econnun i cations Commissioner Don Sehr Johnson County Board of Supervisors Melody Rockwel 1 Johnson County Broadband Telecommunications Commission Staff Assistant 01 The Interactive Cable TV Handbook i GLOSSARY A A cable -- a single -cable network connecting residential subscribers and the headend, i.e. the subscriber network line; upstream signals on the A cable are restricted to the low (5 to 30 MHz) bandwidth. i access channels -- channels set aside by cable operators for use by individu- als, schools and community groups to produce non-commercial programming free fof charge. ( 8 8 cable -- a separate cable dedicated to institutional users, i.e. the insti- tutional network line; it may parallel and in some places interconnect with the A cable. bandwidth -- the range of signal frequencies that may be carried by a cable system or other communications medium. broadband -- the capability of communications systems such as cable televi- sion and satellites to accommodate multiple simultaneous transmissions. C cableconferencing -- two-way audio and video communications between two or more sites over cable lines. channel -- that portion of the radio frequency spectrum that is used for signal transmissions; a signal path. A cable TV video channel measures 6 MHz of bandwidth. channel capacity -- the maximum number of video channels that may be carried simultaneously on a cable system. common carrier --'a provider of communications services to the general pub- lic, such as a telephone company, that is regulated by state and federal government agencies. converter -- a handheld or set-top device used by subscribers for channel selection or, at a more advanced level, to interact with the headend (as in the case of pay-per-view). D database -- a collection of organized information, such as airline schedules. stock quotations, tax tables and recipes stored in a computer. Database services may operate over cable lines with subscribers gaining access to ( information by means of converters, personal computers or communicating word processors. demodulator -- a device that translates a modulated frequency back to its original signal character. Compare with modulator. 01 downstream -- the direction in which a signal travels from the headend to subscribers. Compare with upstream. F fiber optics -- a communications transmission medium that carries video or data signals in the form Of -light pulses over thin glass fibers. Fiber optic systems provide great bandwidth capacity using fewer and smaller cables. forward channel -- carries signals from the headend to subscribers. Compare With return channel. H hardware -- equipment, such as amplifers, computers and converters, used in the transmission and reception of the cable signal. Compare with software. headend -- the operations center of a cable system. Receives, amplifies and converts incoming broadcast and locally -originated signals and redistributes them to subscribers. how banking -- a transactional service that permits subscribers to transfer funds, make account balance inquiries, pay bills and perform other financial functions at home, Signals are transmitted upstream to a headend computer via cable or telephone lines. home security -- a system whereby residential, institutional or business devices transmit a burglar or fire alarms are linked to a cable system. If activated, the alarm turn notifies the asignal to the headend or a private security firm, which in ppropriate authorities. hoar shopping -- a program format which permits subscribers to request prod- ucts and/or services they view on their television screens. Orders may be placed by telephone or, in more advanced cable systems, by using an inter- active converter or personal computer connected to the cable line. hub -- a small signal processing center in a cable system that is connected to the headend by a trunk line or microwave and which distributes signals from the headend over an extended subscriber network too distant to be served by a single headend; a remote, 'mini-headend." I INDAX -- an interactive cable telecommunications system developed by Cox Cable Communications. Subscribers may select from a package of entertain- ment, informational and transactional services, including honk banking, home shopping, pay-per-view and informational retrieval. information retrieval -- an alphanumeric service, available over cable or telephone lines, that permits subscribers to request encyclopedic information from a database. Depending on the sophistication of the database software, users also may manipulate data, such as financial computations or household budgets - A personal computer or communicating word processor typically is required for information retrieval. i _T 3 institutional network -- that portion of a cable system is dedicated for use by businesses, hospitals, schools and other institutions; a separate loop for institutional use. See also B cable. interactive cable -- strictly defined, a two-way cable application whereby signals flowing between the headend and distinct receiving points affect each other simultaneously; communications between two parties or electronic de- vices over the cable transmission path. interconnect -- the process of transmitting signals (voice, video or data) between distinct cable systems via microwave, satellite or coaxial cable connections; allows cable systems to distribute programming and communica- tions traffic between service areas. I i local origination -- programming produced by the cable operator; programs may be produced at a remote location and transmitted upstream to the headend for redistribution. . low -split -- the division of a coaxial cable's bandwidth such that the low frequencies (5 to 30 MHz) are used for upstream signals and the rest are used for downstream. See also sub -band. M mid -split -- the division of a coaxial cable's bandwidth in the middle, with the lower frequencies (e.g. 5 to 108 MHz) carrying upstream transmissions and the upper frequencies (e.g. 174 to 350 MHz) carrying downstream signals. This design is common in institutional networks. modes -- an electronic device that processes data signals between a distribu- tion medium (e.g. coaxial cable) and a user terminal modulator -- a device that translates electromagnetic signals into more easily transmitted higher frequencies. Modulators are used at cable headends or local origination sites to process video signals into transmittable fre- quencies. Compare with demodulator. multiple system operator (MSO) -- a company that operates two or more cable systems. p pay-per-view -- a cable service that permits subscribers to select program- ming on a per -event basis. Selections may be ordered by telephone, or in more advanced systems, by means of an interactive converter (impulse -pay- per-view). polling -- permits subscribers to respond, via interactive converters, to information presented on their TV screens. Subscriber responses are trans- mitted upstream to the headend, where a computer records them and transmits the results downstream. i's$A a q i QUBE -- interactive cable technology developed by Warner Amex Cable Comnuni- cations. gUBE applications include pay-per-view, polling, home security, home shopping and information retrieval, R return channel -- carries signals from the subscriber to the headend. Can - pare with forward channel. 5 software -- programming and routines essential to the operation of a computer system. Cable system software ranges from billing and administrative pack- ages to interactive videotex programs like home banking and home shopping. Compare with hardware. sub -band -= the frequency bandwidth between 5 and 54 MHz, which is below the usable bandwidth for transmitting video signals downstream. The sub -band is used for return or upstream signals. See also low -split. subscriber network -- that portion of a cable system which has been desig- nated for the provision of entertainment and enhanced services to residential subscribers. May be used for the delivery of interactive services such as pay-per-view, home security and information retrieval. T teletext -- one-way transmission of alphanumeric information via the vertical blanking interval of the broadcast television signal. trunk -- the main line of a cable network, originating at the headend and carrying signals to the feeder lines that branch off of it, making up the subscriber network. two-way cable -- refers to cable systems which possess the ability to carry a j signal or signals from some remote point or points to the headend, as well as from the headend to cabled buildings. u upstream -- refers to the direction in which a signal travels from subscrib- ers to the headend. Compare with downstream. V vertical blanking interval -- the unused portion of a television picture within which alphanumeric (teletext) information may be transmitted, See also teletext. videotext -- two-way distribution of alphanumeric information via telephone or cable lines, videotex applications include home banking, home shopping and information retrieval. Users interact with service providers by means of personal computers, handheld keypads or communicating word processors. //s$0 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: May 27, 1986 To: Melody Rockwell, Community Assistance Coordinator, PPD/JCCOO Frown: Drew Shaffer Re: City/County INET Applications Following is a list of some of the cable and INET applications discussed between various City departments and myself of these discussions have not progressed beyond the 'brain -storming• stage. Some of these applications concern a connection with another City department or a County department. Some applications concern the use of the cable TV reverse subscriber path while others involve use of the INET. I've tried to identify what agency the communication involves and what cable path (INET or reverse subscriber path) would be advisable. What is listed is in no particular order: For clarification purposes, the following information will be added, once reportiyou,areyfinishingaondthe Cable Data Forudback m Aeld in February,1986. The document will be sent to a list of County Departments and the County Board of Supervisors. 1• Energy Coordinator Office, City of Iowa City. The Energy Coordinator would be interested in following up on the possibility of connecting builbothdthesfor I ET aenergy d the subscriber �eversespat Thissince the INET 1se11mited in nature and many City buildings are outside the reach of the INET. The overall purpose would be to try to save City 'energy-related' dollars. 2• Recreation Center, City of Iowa City. The mayor interest of the Rec Center is to connect their personal computer or PC to the host computer in the Civic Center. This connection would allow them to process much of their information much more quickly and transfer it to the Civic Center's computer. Currently much of this processing is done by hand, therefore a time savings is foreseen. There is currently a plan for funding this operation which would make use of the INET between the Ree Center and Civic Center. 3• Public Assisted Housing, City of Iowa City. Once again the interest of this department is to connect their PC to the host computer in the Civic Center. The purpose here is also to process information more quickly and to transfer it quickly. There is also a plan currently to fund this endeavor. This endeavor would involve connecting the Davis Building with the Civic Center, making use of the INET. 4. Program and Planning Development, City of Iowa City. There is an inter- est from this department to connect their City office with primarily two County offices, including the County Recorder's and the City Assessor's office. This would involve connecting the new City facilities in the Old Elk's Building (Commerce Center) with the court house or the new //S� County building, depending upon relocation of offices. The connection would take place with the use of the INET. A savings in travel and resource search time is foreseen and an avoidance of a duplication of effort in the gathering of information. PPD also wants to connect its PC with the mainframe to the Civic Center to allow sharing of informa- tion with Public Works and H.I.S. and ultimately, development of a base parcel file for all departments. 5. City Clerk, City of Iowa City. The primary interest of the City Clerk for is to make a connection with the County department that is responsible ity toter voterformation. The information and topose I$ to enable the Citallow Clerk nicker f to access information without having to bother Count s staff to access this connection would be made possible by the use of the INET. DnCe again Cit 6. interesstteidniinrconnectingtthefCivic Center with he County buildingnis and specifically the Notor vehicle Department so that unpaid fines could be checked upon at license renewal and vehicle registration times. The urpose would be to recoup fines morequickly and/or recoup potentially ost fines. The connection could be made possible with the use of the INET. 7. This application has been mentioned by several persons. This would involve connecting the water storage tanks to the water plant. The Purpose would be to monitor water levels periodically or upon demand iron a distance. For this purpose the reverse subscriber path of the cable system would have to be used. A savings in travel costs and staff time is foreseen. 8. Iowa City Public Library. The Iowa City Public Library would be inter- ested in making a connection with the County Jail which would enable persons, including prisoners, in the County Jail to look up information from a distance that is available at the library and to provide access to resources at the library. Thi use of the INET. s connection could be made through the 9. Public Morks Department, city of Iowa City. The primary access interest is to the City Assessors office. This could be accomplished through the use of the INET. j 10. JCCOG Transportation Planning. There 1s interest on the part of this department to connect the Iowa City Transit, CANBUS and Coralville Transit offices. This would enable more cohesive and up-to-date transit planning to take place. The reverse subscriber path of the cable system would have to be used for such a connection. 11. Legal Department, City of Iowa City. There is some interest on the part j of the Legal Department to make a connection with the Clerk of Court's office that would give them ready accessibility to information concern - Ing disposition of cases. This could be accomplished through the use of the INET_ //sf� 3 12. Equipment Division, City of Iowa City. Currently the Equipment Division makes use of several phone lines for data transmission purposes to the Civic Center. Their interest involves transferring the functions they are currently performing from phone lines to cable lines. This could result in a savings of funds. Probably the reverse subscriber path of the cable system would be the most advantageous route for this purpose. 13. Transit Department. The Transit Department is interested in connection with the INET for live cablecasting purposes as well as for computer applications that would involve terminal to host computer communications between the transit facility and the Civic Center. The televising of live meetings would probably need a large spectrum frequency usage that could only be found on the INET. However, because of the INET expense, this use may not be very likely. The computer applications could be performed with the use of the subscriber reverse path on a cost effec— tive basis. 14. Airport, City of Iowa City. The major interest of the Airport is to be able to receive the automated weather service AYOS. This could be sent via the reverse subscriber path. 15. Traffic Engineering. There is interest on the part of this department for a variety of uses of the cable system, including electronic mail , traffic pattern detection and traffic light control. Traffic light control would require at least one and possibly two subscriber network channels. Traffic detection may be accomplished with the use of the reverse subscriber path as could the electronic mail usage. 16. Accounting Division, City of Iowa City. There has been interest ex— pressed in connecting the Parking Ramp (nearest Holiday Inn) to the Civic Center computer host. Purpose is to facilitate parking ticket database and statistics which should expedite collection of parking tickets and help determine rates for ramps. ` cc: Jim Schoenfelder Terry Trueblood Lyle Seydel Don Schmeiser ppPatt Cain i Marian Karr f Dale Helling i Rosemary Vitosh Kevin O'Malley Monica Bieri Lolly Eggers Chuck Schmadeke i Frank Farmer Jeff Davidson Terry Timmins E Terry Reynolds John Lundell Fred Zehr Jim Brachtel /sp / /sv T City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM UM Date: June 20, 1986 To: City Council �Q From: Dale Helling, Acting City Manager�B�' �§*&-�7 Re: Production Coordinator Position, Broadband Telecommunications The three-quarter time Production Coordinator position was upgraded from a one-half time position one year ago. That upgrade was extended after six months due to the large number of production interns obtained from the Uni- versity of Iowa. These interns are crucial to the ongoing production efforts of the City of Iowa City. It appears this high number of interns will con- tinue in the City's Cable TV intern program. Therefore, I recommend that the Production Coordinator position remain at three-quarter time as budgeted for FY87. If at some point the number of interns declines, a reevaluation of this position will occur. cc: Drew Shaffer John Hess ds/sp I, -I City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DA111 June 20, 1986 TO: Iowa City City Council FI Ms Marian K. Karr, CMC Ns Beer/Liquor License/Conditional Approval FOR YOUR INFOINATION--Conditional approval was given at the March 11, 1986 Council meeting to Towncrest Inn, 1011 Arthur Street for Sunday Sales. They have submitted, after the 90 - day period, the required information which allows them to retain their license. —t URBAN ENVIRONMENT AD HOC COp1NITTEE June 27, 1986 TO INTERESTED CITIZENS — RE: TOUR OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS The Urban Environment Ad HOC Committee (UEAHC) will be sponsoring a bus tour of significant areas relating to Iowa City's Urban environment. These areas will include entranceways to the City, certain environmentally sensitive areas, buffers and open space areas and key historic neigh— borhoods. The bus tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 AM. It is being planned to create an awareness of the Committee's work and an understanding of the policies being presented to Council. The UEAHC was charged with "protecting fragile areas and historic sites." We are planning to meet at the Civic Center parking lot on Van Buren Street at 9:45 AM. and begin the tour at 10:00 AM. The City of Iowa City is providing a bus and the Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce will provide coffee and donuts for the tour. The City will also provide free parking passes for those attending the event. Reservations for the tour may be made at the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce office, 325 E. Washington, 337-9637. We encourage you and members of your organization(s) to attend so that we may receive your input. We respect- fully request an R.S.V-p, so that proper prior arrangements can be made. The UEAHC was created to provide a representation and input from a cross- section of governmental, civic and private entities of Iowa City. The membership is as follows: Iowa City City Council George Strait, Co -Chair Larry Baker, Co -Chair Planning & Zoning Commission Susan Horowitz . Horst Jordan Historic Preservation Commission Margaret Nowysz Parks & Recreation Commission Karen Hradek Riverfront Commission Robert Wachal Design Review Committee Naomi Novick Development Interests Larry Koch Environmental Interests Jane Jakobsen Greater Iowa City Area Linda Johnson -Lundquist Chamber of Commerce We look forward to seeing you on the tour. //s7 FM City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM. DATE: June 23, 1986 TO: Board/Commission Chairpersons r FROM: Lorraine Saeger, Administrative Assistant ;�� RE: Annual Report / An annual report again will be compiled for all boards and commissions at the end of fiscal year 1986. This report will cover the period 'July 1,.1985, to June 30, 1986. It is requested that your board's/ commission's report be submitted to the City Manager's office by August 8, 1986, following as much as possible the form, margins and type (letter gothic) as the attached sample._ Please have Word Process All reports should include: 1. Responsibilities of board/commission 2. Review of activities for FY86 3. Directions planned for FY87 4. List of present members This report will be used by the City Council, staff and members of boards/commissions to set future goals in the following year's bud- geting process. The staff person responsible for coordination with your board/commission (see attached list) will be pleased to assist you with the preparation of your. report and will be contacting you at an early date. Please contact me at 356-5010 if you have any questions. cc: City Council Department Heads Word Processing Center i/s8 I PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends and reviews policies, rules, regulations, ordinances, and budgets relating to parks, play- grounds, recreational centers, and cultural functions of the City, and makes such reports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. ACTIVITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 1985 Acquired Hunter's Run subdivision parkland — 16 acres. The Department is presently receiving revenue from a crop -share lease until a planned future development as a neighborhood park. Acquired Ryerson's Woods from the University of LawSchool purchase tion. This parcel of thirty-three acres was supplementedy of an additional sixteen acres from the Iowa Department of Transportation. This park will be preserved and developed as a nature trail site similar to Hickory Hill Park. Completed a review of the neighborhood open space study and plan. In of Planning and Program Development began cooperation with the Department work to provide the City Council' with a proposed minimum open space ordinance. The Commission hosted the Iowa Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference Iowa City sitye conference attracted the largest npmber of professional and commission I Worked with the CDBG staff to coordinate the design and administer the provision of a handicapped restroom in Upper City Park and a handicapped playground in North Market Square Park. Completed the lighting, fencing and extensive diamond renovation at Mercer Park. Developed new facilities at Scott Park, including three new soccer fields and a tree nursery of three -hundred trees. Served as representative of the City to the Joint Pool Committee. Made recommendations that the City cooperate with the Iowa City School District to build a joint facility. I! Staff represented the City of Iowa City on planning aspects of the Junior Olympics. The Parks and Recreation Department won the National Gold Medal for Excellence in the Management of Parks and Recreation for Special Popula- tions Involvement. The Department won the Governor's Awardasthe outstanding community for provision of sports and fitness programs. 29 I PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 Phase one development of Mesquakie Park. The first year of a three-year program including grading and ground preparation for establishing turf grass . Develop Ryerson's Woods by Fall of 1986, including placement of signage and nature trails. Provide water service extension to Napoleon Park by Fall 1986. Solicit design recommendation and cost estimates for purposes of offering a bond referendum to the public which calls for renovation of City Park pool and pians for the construction and joint operation of a community center and pool facility with the Iowa City School District. Work with selection committee in the appointment process of a Parks and Recreation Director. Complete legal work necessary to establish a Parks and Recreation Founda- tion. COMMISSION MEMBERS Fred Riddle, Chairperson Cindy Alvarez Karen Hradek Mark Jennings ' Randy Jordison Ellen Martin Jerry Mitchell William Steinbrech Craig Willis 30 /1sT BOARD/COMMISSION RESPONSIBLE STAFF PERSON Airport Commission Fred Zehr, Airport Manager Airport Zoning Commission Fred Zehr, Airport Manager Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment Fred Zehr, Airport Manager Board of Adjustment Karin Franklin, Senior Planner Board of Appeals Dick Frantz, Senior Building Inspector Board of Electrical Examiners and Paul Bowers, Electrical Inspector Appeals Board of Examiners of Plumbers Ron Boose, Plumbing Inspector Board of Library Trustees Lolly Eggers, Library Director Board of. Trustees for Police and Nancy Heaton, City Treasurer Fire Retirement Broadband Telecommunications Drew Shaffer, Broadband Telecommunications Commission Specialist Civil Service Commission Sylvia Steinbach, Acting Human Relations Dir. Committee on Community Needs Mary Nugent, Planner Design Review Committee Patt Cain, Development Coordinator Historic Preservation Commission Monica Moen, Planner Housing Commission/Housing Board Douglas Boothroy, Director, Housing and of Appeals Inspection Services Department Human Rights Commission Phyllis Alexander, Civil Rights Specialist Parks and Recreation Commission Terry Trueblood, Parks & Recreation Director Planning and Zoning Commission Karin Franklin, Senior Planner Resources Conservation Commission Jim Schoenfelder, Energy Coordinator Riverfront Commission Melody Rockwell, Planner Senior Center Commission Bette Meisel, Senior Center Coordinator Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee Karin Franklin, Senior Planner I f Johnson County Health Department I j' Director Board of Health L. Graham Dameron. MPH 6Mary Beth Dewey, MD Kathryn M. Moon �. 1Ut1 Sally Stutsman t�f C F ISI = Carol Perera Weingelft G Orval Yoder June 12, 1986 MEMO To: Members, Board of Health Members, Board of Supervisors City Mayors of Tiffin, North Liberty, Solon, Iowa City, Coralville 9 iFrom: Lee G. Dameron, M.P.H., R.S. Subject: Mobile Home Park Inspections As you probably know, the Iowa State Department of Health has been licensing mobile home parks for many years (Code of Iowa Chapter 135D), As of July 1, 1986, they will no longer be inspecting and licensing these parks due to state reorganization. Further, as a result of the Legislative's conference committee on reorganization, cities and counties are severely limited to impose any ordi- nance or licensing system. Enclosed are pages 103 and 104 excerpted from the conference committee amendment to help explain the limitations. It is our understanding that the Board of Health's rules and regulations governing mobile home parks are now void. Therefore, the Health Department now only will be able to respond to complaints on an individual basis. I'. If you have any questions please contact the Health Engineer's Section, Iowa State Department of Health Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 (Phone: 515-281-4942; or us. I � n Health Center 1105 Gilbert Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) S. F. H. F. 1 #311. Page 187, line 30, by inserting after the word 2 "department" the following: "of inspections and appeals". 3 #312. Page 187, line 33, by striking the word "audits" and 4 inserting the following: "inspections". 5 /313. By striking page 188, line 16 through page 189, line 6 19 and inserting the following: 7 "Sec. Section 135D.1, subsection 2, unnumbered 8 paragraph 3, Code 1985, is amended to read as follows: 9 A mobile home park must be classified as to whether it is a 10 residential mobile home park or a recreational mobile park or 11 both. 8eetiens-3358-14-and-1358ri5-shall-app}r-enip-te 12 reereatienal-mebiie-home-parker The mobile home park 13 residential landlord tenant Act she}} only apply applies to 14 residential mobile home parks. 15 Sec. _. Section 135D.24, subsection 3, Code Supplement 16 1985, is amended to read as follows;. 17 3. Each mobile home park -licensee owner shall notify. 18 monthly the county treasurer concerning any mobile home or 19 manufactured home arriving in or departing from the park 20 without a tax clearance statement. The records of the 21 iieensee owner shall be open to inspection by a duly 22 authorized representative of any law enforcement agency. Any 23 property owner, manager or tenant shall report to the county 24 treasurer mobile homes parked upon any property owned, 25 managed, or rented by that person. 26 Sec. _. Section 331.304, Code 1985, is amended by adding 27 the following new subsection: 28 NEW SUBSECTION. 10. A county shall not adopt or enforce 29 any ordinance imposing any registration or licensing system or 30 registration or license fees for owner -occupied mobile homes 31 including the lots or lands upon which they are located. A 32 county shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance imposing any 33 registration or licensing system, or registration or license 34 fees, or safety or sanitary standards for rental mobile homes 35 unless similar registration or licensing system, or -103- /S? Wi I S. F. H. F. \ 1 registration or license fees, or safety or sanitary standards 2 are required for other rental properties intended. for human 3 habitation. This subsection does not preclude the 4 investigation and abatement of a nuisance or the enforcement 5 of a tiedown system, or the enforcement of any regulations of 6 the state or local board of health if those regulations apply 7 to other rental properties or to owner -occupied housing 8 intended for human habitation. ' 9 Sec .Section 331.756, subsection 28, Code 1985, is 10 amended by striking the subsection. 11 Sec. _. Section 364.3, Code Supplement 1985, is amended 12 by adding the following new subsection: 13 NEW SUBSECTION. S. A city shall not adopt or enforce any 14 drdinance imposing any registration or licensing system or 15 registration or license fees for owner -occupied mobile homes 16 including the lots or lands upon which they are located. A 17 city shall not adopt or enforce any ordinance imposing any 18 registration or licensing system, or registration or license 19 fees, or safety or sanitary standards for rental mobile homes 20 unless similar registration or licensing system, or 21 registration or license fees, or safety or sanitary standards 22 are required for other rental, properties intended for human 23 habitation. This subsection does not preclude the 24 investigation and abatement of a nuisance or the enforcement 25 of a tiedown system, or the enforcement of any regulations of 26 the state or local board of health if those regulations apply 27 to other rental properties or to owner -occupied housing 28 intended for human habitation." 29 #314. Page 189, by inserting before line 20 the following: 30 "Sec. _ Section 136.1, Code 1985, is amended to read as 31 follows: 32 136.1 COMPOSITION OF BOARD. 33 The state board of health shall consist of the following 34 members: Nine Five members learned in health-related 35 disciplines and four members representing the general public. -104- , /�� I CITY OF CIVIC CENTER 41 10 WA C O E. WASHWGTON ST. IOWA CIN IOWA 52240 (319) 356-50M NEWS RELEASE Bell Ringing for Statue of Liberty June 20, 1986 All churches and other establishments in Iowa City which have bells are requested by Mayor Ambrisco to join with other cities across the nation in ringing bells for the Statue of Liberty at 9:53 P.M. on July 3, 1986. This is the time that President Reagan will press the button which will illuminate the newly renovated Statue of Liberty. City officials were contacted by a committee of the Statue i of Liberty Foundation advising Iowa City of this coordinated I r effort. _0_ FROM: Administrative Offices � t I _ 1 1 MINUTES OF STAFF MEETING June 18, 1986 Referrals from the informal and formal Council meetings of June 16 and 17, 1986, were distributed to the staff for review and discussion (copy attached) , The Acting City Manager announced that Stephen Atkins will be in the office on July 21. The Mayor, Acting City Manager and Acting Assistant City Manager will be in New York next week Wednesday and Thursday to meet with Moody's. Police Chief Harvey Miller will be Acting City Manager during their absence and will conduct the staff meeting next week. Agenda items are to be furnished to the Administrative Assistant at that time. The Acting City Manager advised that written information will be furnished this week to the staff regarding the application of merit increases._ A brief discussion was held concerning different aspects of the evaluations and salary increases. Prepared by: �O�uL2u.t� izycey qeh� Lorraine Saeger w _ .... Informal Council Mee -ting f DATE. June 16. im PENDING COUNCIL ITEMS C1LU W 0 W W a�- nm SUBJECT auw REFERRED DATE COMMENTS�STATUS a a W To DUE W o az ¢w ¢ a JCCOG Animal Shelter Committee 6-16 Police/P&PD Lorraine Larry Baker will serve as alternate for Ernie Zuber. Respond to Ron Vogel - attempt to Honoraria for Energy Speakers 6-16 Acting City 4anager identify other funding source(s). Resources Conservation 6-16 Lorraine Readvertise vacancy Commission Signals - First Avenue and 6-16 Public Work Proceed with left turn signals - Muscatine FY87 - this summer if possible. I Regular- Council Meeting DATE: June 17, 1986 PENDING COUNCIL ITEMS 8W WW F W > SUBJECT oOw REFERRED �E 2 a o COMMENTS/STATUS n.z cr w~� a Discuss policy on girls not being Babe Ruth/Little League 6-17 Parks & Re eation allowed to play in leagues., Bus Tour 6-17 Lorraine/Tr nsit Contact Larry Baker re. scheduling on July 19. Arrange for bus a and driver. Notify Steve Atkins and invite him. Gas/Electric Franchise 6-17 City Attorn y/ Public hearing set for July 1, 1986,. Lorraine agenda. Schedule for informal' discussion on June 30. UEAHC Recommendations 6-11 PUD Refer additional recommendations to P&Z as proposed. 325 East Washington Street - Commerce Center 6-17 P&PD Council approved monument sign.