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Home My WebLink About2008-06-03 Correspondence ~~~lowa Department .,~ of Transportation June 2, 2008 City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA Dear city of Iowa City representatives: MoC~OT ~a~ . On behalf of the Iowa and Missouri departments of transportation, it is our pleasure and honor to name Iowa City an "Official Saints Community." Iowa City is one of only 39 Iowa communities selected to receive this special designation in recognition of completion of the four-lane Avenue of the Saints highway corridor from St. Paul, Minn. to St. Louis, Mo. We hope that you enjoy your community recognition sign, which is an expression of our appreciation to all the communities along the corridor that endured the growing pains of a new roadway and exhibited tremendous patience during the extended project construction period. We also remind you of the dedication ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 27 at 9 a.m., to be held at the new Missouri Route 27/61 interchange near Running Fox Elementary School in Clark County, Mo. We hope you can join us at the celebration. May this designation bring the great people and businesses of Iowa City added vitality, prosperity and recognition. Sincerely, Nancy J. Richardson, Director Pete K. Rahn, Director Iowa Department of Transportation Missouri Department of Transportation r ~Il~ p~~, CITY OF IOWA CITY 4 1 ~'~~~~ MEMORANDUIV[ Date: May 22, 2008 To: City Clerk From: Kent Ralston, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner (~~ Re: Item for June 3, 2008 City Council meeting; Installation of (2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs in the 100 Block of Linn Street (on east side) As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 36 of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10), install (2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs in the 100 Block of Linn Street (on the east side). Comment: This action is being taken at the request of the Iowa City Parking Division to provide adequate space for turning movements at a private driveway. There will be no net loss of permitted on- street parking as a result of this action. Mgr/agtl/kr-nopkglinnst.tloc _ O Nq o3 D~ ~ T 11 n y` N r -i (~ -~ r N ~ O~ ~ O ~~ w D CD r - ~'_,--.®,~,~ CITY OF IOWA CITY 4 2 ~~~~'~~~ MEMORANDUM Date: May 28, 2008 To: City Clerk From: Kent Ralston, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for June 3, 2008 City Council rneeting; Installation of (2) STOP signs and (1) YIELD sign As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 36 of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5), install (1) STOP sign at the NW corner of Oakes Drive and N. Dubuque Road, (1) STOP sign at the SE corner of Bristol Drive and N. Dubuque Road, and (1) YIELD sign at the NW corner of Quincent Street and Oakes Drive. Comment: This action is being taken properly assigning right-of-way at said intersections. Mgr/agtl/kr-stopyield. tloc O c~ 0. ~ D~ ~ ~ n~ ~ r- m ~ a a ~ ~ x go D to N 4 3$ s/o~/zoos To: Iowa City Council Members Council Members, I am writing on behalf of my partners and myself regarding an outdoor service area that we will be requesting for Blackstone Restaurant in the Olde Town Village Development, on the Eastside of Iowa City. I have already spoken with many of you last fall about a special exception for the proposed area along the south side of the building. When we originally developed our restaurant, the outdoor seating area was approved along with the rest of our design by all of the appropriate entities. However, we later found out that with the addition of our liquor license, that the proposed area was located too close to a newly proposed four-plex building, zoned for residential usage. My partners and I were under the impression that the entire entity of Olde Town Village was zoned as a Planned Development, and therefore we would be allowed to have a sidewalk cafe as part of our sizeable investment in Blackstone and Olde Town Village. We were later informed that because the proposed outdoor seating area was along the south side of the building and within 100 feet of the newly proposed four-plex, (I believe it is approximately 80 feet away), that we could have the outdoor service area as planned, but we would be unable to serve any alcohol with meals for our customers. Obviously, this would not be a very popular concept with the majority of our customers, many of whom live nearby and walk to Blackstone several times a week, for lunch, dinner, or just to meet up with other neighbors. We are not a tavern, we are a restaurant, with nearly 70% of our total sales coming from food. Most of our customers enjoy a glass of wine with their meals. The whole idea of our investment in Blackstone was to create a much needed, full service, full amenities, fine dining experience with a neighborhood atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. We have accomplished most of what we have set out to do, and believe that the addition of the outdoor seating will not only enhance the atmosphere at Blackstone, but in the entire Olde Town Village. Perhaps it will be a small, but adequate, step towards finishing the vibrant vision that was originally intended For Olde Town Village. My partners and I look forward to discussing this proposal with the city council and would appreciate a timely response so we may address you more formally. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your time and your consideration on this matter. Regards, ~ Brian J. Flynn D --i ~a ~_ Owner, Blackstone n { N ~ (319) s30-6394 ~ ~ ~i'1 bflvnn8(a~yahoo.com ~ ~ ^ ~~ D w ,o L TxE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ~y ~~^3fi ~ ~+Erv,~',, May 15, 2008 City Council of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor and City Council Members: STUDENT SERVICES 4 4 CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Office of the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students 100 SW nley Hall #100-1 Iowa City, Iowa 52242 319-335-1349 Fax 319-353-2527 ossctruiowa.edu Q N O C n D ~ ~ s.. < (~ -. ~r _ fi7 0 '~ a 3 n D As you may be aware, the University of Iowa has implemented a mandatory online alcohol prevention program for all entering first year students. We are writing to share the results of our second year of implementation. Enclosed is the detailed executive summary of the 2007-2008 participation year, a condensed version of key findings, and a copy of the customized questions focused on sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence, and university policies. The summary includes a description of the course, participation rates, and a review of our evaluation plan results. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism developed athree-tier strategy in reducing high risk drinking among college students and in communities. Personal interventions, such as AlcoholEdu, have been shown to be effective in addressing high risk alcohol use among individual college students. However, addressing the high-risk campus/community environment is also an area of emphasis of the NIAAA recommendations. A continued focus on policy change, such as looking at alcohol density, enforcement of local ordinances, and responsible beverage service policies is needed and provides an excellent opportunity for University-community collaboration. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like additional information. Sincerely, Angela Reams AlcoholEdu Administrator Director Student Services Campus 6~ Community Relations Sarah Hansen AlcoholEdu Co-Administrator Associate Director for Education Student Health Service • m-'"Diana ~~sxb.as.ww - ° w,uvs a coevnirmr ~ularis -2 AlcoholEdu 200 cohort was compared with previous freshmen cohorts that had not taken AlcoholEdu AlcoholEdu Students: ~ - Had fewer hangovers p ~ n s - Experienced fewer negative consequences %' -; ~ ~ - Had fewer blackouts n "~ - e - Had fewer ETC transports (University Housing data) ~ r= ~ jn Healthy Campus: m p ~ ^ • ~9% of students reported they intend to "support the choice not to drink" ~ ~• y _ • yy% of students intend to "contribute to a healthier and safer campus environment regara'ing " alcohol use Obtaining Alcohol and Location of Drinking: • 4z% of students who drink reported they obtain their alcohol at parties • 34% of students who drink reported they obtain their alcohol from persons who are zi or older • 4~% of students reported mainly drinking at an off-campus residence • 26% of students reported mainly drinking at a bar or restaurant (the majority of freshmen at the time of the survey are r8 years old so cannot legally enter or remain in downtown bars after iopm) Instances of Drinking in Two Weeks Prior to Survey: • Survey t (taken prior to arriving on campus) o Non-drinkers 46% o i or more drinks 54% 0 5 or more drinks 38% o ro or more drinkst2% Survey 3 (taken at the end of the course) o Non-drinkers 3~% o t or more drinks 63 0 5 or more drinks 48% o to or more drinks t8% Many students coming to Iowa have already engaged in high risk behaviors. By the summer of their senior year: • 4~% have chugged alcohol • 55% have taken shots • 53% have chosen a drink containing a higher alcohol percentage • 41% pre-gamed • ~t% have played drinking games AlcoholEdu Students: • 6z% reported engaging in protective behaviors • 6t% reported knowing more about alcohol and its effects on the ability to give consent for sex • 89 % of students reported AlcoholEdu assisted in preparing them to express concern to someone about their alcohol use • 9r.8% of students reported that their knowledge of the effects of alcohol increased as a result of taking AlcoholEdu Comparison data with our Carnegie institutions and Select 6 colleagues indicates students coming to the University of Iowa have more permissive or accepting attitudes toward underage alcohol use, drinking alcohol, and getting drunk than students enrolling at other institutions and have a greater preference for attending events that include alcohol. Prepared by Office of Student Services Campus and CommuniTy Relations AlcoholEdu Administrators: Ange]a Reams and Sarah Hansen April zoo8 AlcoholEdu Executive Summary 2007-2008 The University of Iowa implemented AlcoholEdu for the second time in Fa112oo~ requiring all incoming freshmen to complete the course for continued enrollment. AlcoholEdu for College is an objective, science-based, online alcohol prevention program designed specifically for college students as the cornerstone of a comprehensive campus prevention program. The purpose of AlcoholEdu for College is to prevent or reduce alcohol-related problems among college students while providing schools with a statistically accurate description of the alcohol-related attitudes, experiences, behaviors, and health education needs of their students. Partners in this endeavor included: The Office of the Vice President for Student Services, The Office of the Provost, Student Health Service/Health Iowa, University Housing, The University of Iowa Parents Association, Admissions/Orientation, Women's Resource and Action Center, Office of the Registrar, Academic Advising, Athletics, Information Technology Services, and Academic Technologies. Partici ation: There were 4,240 students eligible to participate in AlcoholEdu and all completed the course by the start of spring semester. Not all students are included in the dataset due to age restrictions and completion after the first deadline. Included in the dataset are 4,219 students who completed part I of AlcoholEdu by August 24, 200. Knowledge Gains• 43~ increase in the mean score from the pre-test to the exam One-third of drinkers reported that the course changed the way they think about their previous use of alcohol Experience with AlcoholEdu• 9z % of students reported that AlcoholEdu prepared them to help a friend or acquaintance in situations where they have identified an alcohol overdose Custom Link Usaee• We are able to add custom website links in the course, such as links to pertinent UI information. The links included in the course are: Office of Student Life University Housing Guidebook PQ~icies ~ Residence Hall Organizations UISG s n a Sexual Harassment website Pubic Safety r =~ ..a~ "il Civic Engagement Program Student Health Service n -~ - University Counseling Service UI AlcoholEdu website ~ n ~O RVAP WRAC '_~ m ~ Operations Manual on Sexual Harassment Policy O ~ - Four links used most often in the course in rank order: Student Health Service, Univ s ity Housing Guidebook Policies, Operations Manual on Sexual Harassment Policy, and Public Safety. Carnegie Class and Select 6• New this year is the ability to compare our data with institutions in our Carnegie Class and 6 institutions we select that use the same course format. Our Carnegie Class is defined as Doctoral/Research Universities -Extensive (Doc/Res Univ- Extensive). Institutions in this class offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs and are committed to graduate education through the doctoral level. They award So or more doctoral degrees per year across at least is disciplines. Institutions in this classification include: Harvard University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, University of California-Berkeley, Duke University, Tulane University, University at Buffalo, University of California-Santa Cruz, Emory University, University of Connecticut, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, Indiana University, University of Miami, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, North Carolina State University, University of South Florida, Oxford College, University of Southern California, Princeton University, Vanderbilt University, Stanford University, Washington University, and SUNY at Stony Brook. Our Select 6 institutions are institutions similar to us in either educational mission or region/location and use the same course format. We chose to compare our data to that from Indiana University, University of Maryland, Luther College, University of Southern California, Texas Tech University, and Washington University. Comparison data is provided in the evaluation plan that follows. Co11eQe Effect: Research shows that the transition to college is regularly associated with significant increases to drinking, heavy-episodic drinking, and high-risk drinking behaviors, and wrath reductions in abstention and protective behaviors. This transition -- the College Effect --reflects the immersion of new students into the developmental and social context of college. When interpreting alcohol-related As expect dmthe 2007 tAl oholEducohort experiencedtan~mcrease in drip rag behaviors from thefect. summer of their senior year to the fall of their freshmen year at Iowa, illust~ortto AlcoholEdu Effect. However, when compared with other past `untreated' freshmen cohorts (p implementation) the current cohort experienced fewer negative consequences and a decrease in some risky behaviors. = objective/goal met • =objective/goal not met 0= insufficient data * =result is statistically significant at p<.o5 Note: For a difference to be statistically significant at the .05 level, the two confidence internals must not overlap. Process oals - Com letion and Discussion At least 85% of incoming students will complete the course within the required timeline. • 96% completed within required timeline (zoo6-zoo7) •;• 98% completed within required timeline (zoo7-zoo8) At least 853'0 of RAs will report having discussed AEdu with their floor members. • 67% reported discussing; 8% did a formal program (zoo6-zoo7) ~ 7z.4% reported discussing; 24.t% did a formal program or event (zoo7-zoo8) At least 50% of College Transition instructors will report having discussed AEdu with their students. • 67% reported discussing AEdu with their classes. (zoo6-zoo7) O no data (zoo7-zoo8) ... ,., ~_. __...,,... _ Tiaoative Consequences Health ob'ectives based on tteann .,o,== u~ °~-~ °---- Reduce the proportion of students who report oo Confidence Int rv 1: 55I69%) /zoos Harvard data, 65% of first year students report hangovers, 95 •:• AEdu o6-07: 50% (95% CI: 48-5z%)* • AEdu o7-08: 46% (95% CI: 44-48%)* pes on's alcoh P use by 5%t(zoo4sH P data~64% of first year st dents reported at least onee negativet er ~ conse~nence as a result of drinking, 95% Confidence Interval: 57-70%) .. ~ ~,i ob-o7: 67% (95% CI; 66-69%) •;• tTE~i o7-08: 54% (95% CI: 53-56%)* % of first year ® . a Re~' the proportion of students who report blackouts by 5% (zoo4 HIP data, 47 ~,~} ~stu reported blackouts, 95% Confidence Interval: 40-55%) ~•, A~po6-o7: 37% (95% CI: 35-39%) •.°-o ~;• AEtlato7-o8: 38% (95% CL g6-4o°~)* ~- • zRediSle number of first year students transported to the ETC from the residence halls z9 sQdents transported, Fall zoo6 ~+:• 7 students transported, Fa112oo7 ` ravioral ob'ectives - Hea armxm .,ten ~~••- -__ _. Reduce the proportion of students who report that they drov gaffer do k~ z4%) hol by 5% (zoo4 HIP data, r7% of first year students reported driving after drinkin 95 •:• AEdu o6-07: t2% (95% CL n-t3°~)* • AEdu o7-08: t5% (95% CI: t4-t6%) • Increase the proportion of participants who report engaging in protective behaviors by 5% (2004 HIP data, 77% of first year students reported practicing at least one protective behavior, 95% CI: 70-82%) • AEdu o6-oT 59% (95% CI: 57-6r%)' • AEdu o7-08: 62% (95% CI: 63-66%)* • Reduce the percentage of students who report consuming 5 or more drinks on average by 5% (2006 HIP data, 58% of first year students reported having 5 or more drinks on average in one sitting, 95% CI: 54- 6t%) • AEdu o7-08: 5r% (95% CI: 54-58%) Learning obiectives -Sexual decision makine • At least 40% of those who complete AEdu will report knowing more about alcohol and its effects on the ability to give consent for sex •3 AEdu o6-07: 46% • AEdu o7-08: 6r% Comparison Reports -Carnegie Class and Select 6 The comparison data with our Carnegie institutions and Select 6 colleagues indicates students coming to the University of Iowa have more permissive or accepting attitudes toward underage alcohol use, drinking alcohol, and getting drunk than students enrolling at other institutions. In addition, UI students indicate a stronger preference for attending events that include alcohol or where people will be drinking, while students at other schools report higher comfort and preference for non-alcohol centered events. The shaded boxes below indicate areas where we have a statistically significant difference than the other institutions. Iowa Select 6 Carnegie Institutions Students Acceptance of: Drink underage ~; 68% 67% Have a few drinks but not get " 80% 80% drunk ~- Drink every day and not get o 39~ 0 39~ 40% drunk Drink on school nights, but o 45~ 0 43~ 0 4r~ not get drunk Drink on weekends, but not 79% o 79/ get drunk Get drunk on weekends 66% 64% Get drunk on school nights s - 30% z7% Drink alone 23% 23% z3% Play drinking games 64% 60% Compete with others on how much alcohol can be ~' f` 34% 3r% consumed :.. e;^ Students preference to attend events where: No one drinks ~s~i` ,2~ ~~ .i` 82% 84% Some people have a few drinks g6% 86% 86% but don't get drunk Most people have a few drinks ' "~;d 8 % 4 84% O but don t get drunk Some people get drunk 77% 74% D =~ Most people get drunk "` 6t% 56% O - - -' ,o <r m O ~ -- ~~ D TI r Prepared by Office of Student Services Campus and Community Relations AlcoholEdu Administrators: Angela Reams and Sarah Hansen April zoo8 Questions for AlcoholEdu Customization (200-2008) i. Stalking is the willful, malicious and repeated harassing or threatening of another person through activities such as following the individual, showing up at his or her home or workplace, sending unwanted messages (including a-mail messages) or objects, vandalizing property, or making harassing telephone calls. Stalking is illegal in a115o states and may also be against federal law and The University of Iowa Code of Student Life. a. True b. False CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE (95.1%) z. Students are not prohibited from engaging in sexual activity with another student as long as both persons consent to the sexual activity. Which one of the following statements is NOT true about persons who consume alcohol and engage in sexual activity: a. Each sexual act requires consent or agreement; a person may engage in kissing with someone who says yes to kissing, but university policy prohibits fondling or sexual intercourse with the same person if the other person does not agree to fondling or sexual intercourse. b. In a romantic situation, a person's willingness to consume alcohol is considered a non- verbal invitation to engage in sexual activity. c. A person incapacitated as a result of consuming a large volume of alcohol is unable to consent to sexual activity under state criminal law; therefore, any person who engages in a sex act with an incapacitated person is guilty of criminal sexual abuse. d. Sexual activity which takes place between two people is prohibited by university policy if one of the persons does not consent to participating in the activity regardless of whether alcohol has been consumed by both involved or just one of the individuals. CORRECTANSWER: B (~8.3%) 3. The University maintains a system for investigating complaints of sexual abuse and sexual harassment which is separate from the criminal justice system. This means that when a student is assaulted in a sexual manner by a student whether or not alcohol is involved: a. The University will assign a trained administrator from the Office of the Equal Opportunity & Diversity (EOD) to investigate the incident if a complaint is filed with EOD. b. A community police department or the University Department of Public Safety will assign a specially trained detective to investigate the incident if a report is filed with a law enforcement agency c. When a rape victim files reports with both the police and EOD, th~IJnive~ty will conduct an investigation and the police will conduct an investigati~i~t th~ame time. y ~ d. The victim of sexual abuse has a legal right to an advocate from a viz~tifn se~vice:~' agency (Rape Victim Advocacy Program) to provide support and inf~~natr'~'n [';'1 throughout the entire process (both criminal and University investigaMons'$c e. The victim can speak with confidential University resources that wit result in a formal compliant. D f. All of the above. CORRECT ANSWER: F (8~.3%) 4. Ron and Susan have been dating for two years. They met through mutual friends during their first year of college. During the first year of their relationship, they often socialized with a group of male and female friends by going to movies, concerts, and lectures, and they did a community service project together over spring break. Lately, Ron has expressed concern about Samuel, one of their male friends, liking Susan too much. Ron has told Susan he doesn't want her to hang out with Samuel anymore. Susan has reassured Ron she's not interested in dating anyone else. While Ron was helping Susan and her roommates move into their new apartment, Ron started making fun of how much weight Susan had gained over the summer. He kept making rude sounds when carrying boxes up the stairs behind her. Susan laughed with everyone else but felt embarrassed about the weight she had gained. Later that evening when more friends, including Samuel, had come over to celebrate the move-in with drinks, food, some drinking games, and movies, Ron started making jokes about Susan's weight again. At one point, Samuel said, "Come on Ron, stop it...She's fine." Ron stopped making the jokes but glared at Susan all night. Susan moved away from where Samuel was standing and didn't talk with him the rest of the evening. After most of their friends had left, Ron, Susan and Susan's roommates started cleaning up. When Ron and Susan were in the kitchen alone, Ron grabbed Susan's arm and pushed her into the counter, saying, "What's going on with you and Samuel?" Please identify all aspects of this scenario that fall under the category of relationship abuse, including non physical behaviors /emotional abuse as well as specific acts of violence. A. Ron making jokes about Susan's weight B. Ron making rude sounds about Susan's weight C. Ron grabbing Susan's arm and pushing her into the counter D. Ron trying to control Susan's friendship with Samuel E. Ron glaring at Susan all night F. All of the above CORRECTANSWER: F (93.20 5. Your roommate's ex-boyfriend keeps calling your room. Your roommate recently broke up with him after he slapped and kicked her at a recent keg party. In the past, he made her afraid by smashing things and destroying property when he was mad at someone. He's leaving messages about how he can't sleep or find the energy to study. Today, he had flowers delivered to her with a card asking her to give him another chance. Your roommate is confused and isn't sure how she feels about him. She explains that his physical abuse might be related to drinking too much or to having a difficult childhood. How would you explain why abuse occurs? A. Emotional, physical and sexual abuse are learned behaviors that can be unlearned B. Ab~ers are usually mentally ill and should be avoided C. Abusers of~n feel out of control and hurt others to gain power and control D AbASing~hol causes dating violence All ~iuseus were abused themselves as children ~1Aa~lC v~ D artd E >- ca ~ ~- '- <r CORR1~'T tWER: F (69.~%) N 6. What percentage of sexual violence victims are abused by people they know? a. 25 b. 63 c. i5% d. 80 CORRECT ANSWER: D (45%) Second most common answer - B (43.4%) N ~ ~ ~j `. ~ D -i 9 "c ~ 1 ~ M ~ C -'~ n py 9 I ~ ~ :<m a '~ ~ ~_ ~ D ~p Page 1 of 2 4 5 Marian Karr From: Dale Helling Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:27 PM To: 'James Cochran' Cc: Council; Sam Hargadine Subject: RE: IC Ped. Mall Dear Mr. Cochran, Thank you for your recent email correspondence to the City Council regarding the Ped Mall. Council members do not receive their emails directly and your message, along with this reply, will be forwarded to Council as official correspondence on the consent agenda of an upcoming Council meeting. Please allow me to provide some information regarding your concerns. The City Attorney is currently working with attorneys from around the State to determine what regulatory authority the recently passed legislation affords to local governments, as well as to define what is prohibited on a statewide basis by the new statute. Some aspects of the legislation must be clarified before determining if the City can regulate smoking on the Ped Mall if it so chooses. Regarding the alley by the Tobacco Bowl, that alley is used to service many of the abutting businesses, and further, as a vehicle and equipment access in case of fire or other emergency. Thus it would not be possible to eliminate this access. However, there is a 10 mph speed limit in the alleys and I would urge you to report to the police any speeding or other errant driving that you may witness. While we hope that all motorists would take extreme care while driving in that area, it is advisable that pedestrians in that area use the same cautions as they would in crossing any other alley or street. Finally, we recognize that many more people do use the ped mall during the summertime, and we attempt to establish a greater police presence there, to the extent our resources will allow. I will forward a copy of this reply to Chief Hargadine so that he can convey your concerns to his officers as well. Thanks again for bringing your concerns to the attention of the City Council. I hope this information is helpful for you. Regards, Dale Helling Assistant City Manager From: James Cochran [mailto:jcochra@kirkwood.edu] Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:26 PM To: Council Subject: IC Ped. Mall Dear IC council, The IC ped mall is such a valuable and beautiful place. I am not sure if there is any discussion amongst the council about what is going to happen with smoking in the ped. mall with the no smoking law that will be going in place on July 1. I love being downtown with my five year old son, and I can only imagine the amount of people whom will be smoking out in front of the businesses downtown after July 1. Already I believe that we are promoting the wrong image amongst the youth when smokers are sitting within 20 feet of the beautiful family play area near the library. 5/2l /2008 Page 2 of 2 I hope the council will look at some ordinance to eliminate smoking in the ped mall. Also, I it would be great to make it a true ped. mall by eliminating the alley that runs next to the tobacco bowl. I almost watched my son get run over by a car going over 20 mph through that very alley. Have a great day! Jim Cochran Asst. Professor Developmental Mathematics/ Developmental Mathematics Coordinator Kirkwood Community College 1816 Lower Muscatine Road Iowa City, IA 52240-3102 Notice: This email (htcluding attachmc~rts) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 78 U.S.C. ?S (0-2521, is cov ridential and may be Ic~ally privileged. 1Pyou are not [hc intended rccipiem, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribn[ion, or coyyin~ of this cormnnnication is strictly prohibited. Flease reply fo the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it 'thank you_ 5/21/2008 4 (6) Marian Karr From: John Yapp Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:17 AM To: 'Sheila.KnoplohOdole@act.org' Cc: Dale Helling; 'Cutler, Catherine [DOT]'; Ron Knoche; `City Council; Jeff Davidson Subject: RE: bike accident at Church & Dodge Hello Sheila Knoploh-Odole, your a-mail was forwarded to me for a response. You are correct that Dodge and Governor Streets carry a lot of peak-hour traffic, including larger vehicles, and that the sidewalks are narrower and more uneven than what was recently constructed on North Dodge Street. These streets are city arterial streets, as well as part of the state highway system, designated as Highway 1. As older streets, they have standard 4- footsidewalks which were standard for urban arterial streets for the era in which these streets were constructed. Until there is a public reconstruction project authorized for the corridor, sidewalk maintenance is the responsibility of the abutting property owner. If and when there is a reconstruction project, the City would investigate the potential for constructing wider sidewalks such as now exist on North Dodge Street north of Prairie Du Chien Road. The street design you see on North Dodge Street, with sidewalks including a wide sidewalk on one side, is more typical of what Iowa City now pursues for a transportation corridor. I would like to suggest an alternative route for you that should have less conflict, and is approximately the same distance as the route you currently use. From Jefferson Street, you can ride east to where Jefferson Street turns into Glendale Road. Glendale Road has much less traffic then what you are experiencing on Dodge and Governor Streets At the east end of Glendale Road, there is a sidewalk connection to First Avenue. Turn north on First Avenue to Rochester Avenue, and continue north on First Avenue to the south ACT campus entrance. On First Avenue north of Rochester Avenue, the City constructed an extra-wide sidewalk as part of current design standards for arterial streets. Thank you for your comment; the City Council will receive your a-mail and my response, and is aware of you comment of the condition of sidewalks in this area. John Yapp, JCCOG Transportation Planner -----Original Message----- From: Dale Helling Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 10:52 AM To: John Yapp Subject: FW: bike accident at Church & Dodge John, please respond to her and cc Council. Thanks. -Dale -----Original Message----- From: Sheila. KnoplohOdole@act.org 5/12/2008 Page 2 of 3 [mailto:Sheila.KnoplohOdole@act.org] Sent: Thursday, May OS, 2008 3:22 PM To: Council Subject: bike accident at Church & Dodge This correspondence will become a public record. I work at ACT on N. Dodge and have begun riding my bike to work a couple times/week now that the weather has warmed up. On Monday, May 5th, on my way home from work, I was hit by a car on my bike at the intersection of Church & Dodge as the driver made a right-hand turn onto Church while I was riding straight through the intersection. He said he had his blinker on, but I didn't see it, and he didn't see me beside him. I was thrown off my bike and have some serious bruises and scrapes but am otherwise okay. When are we going to get some decent bike lanes or sidewalks along this stretch of street? On both Governor & Dodge, the stretch between Church & the Hilltop is harrowing and I feel like I'm taking my life into my hands. The streets are narrow and the sidewalks suck; there's really no safe place to ride, especially when the traffic is heavy. And since I am riding from Jefferson St. to ACT, there is no other direct route that I can take. Once I get to the Hilltop, the sidewalks are wide and wonderful, but prior to that, it's very dangerous. I know I'm not the only cyclist who has been hit at that intersection. One of the women who stopped to help me said a friend of hers was hit at that same intersection only about a month earlier. I would suggest that the sidewalks on that section be smoothed out and widened, since there's no room to widen the street anymore. Please do something about this, as more and more people are riding their bikes to work out here. 5/12/2008 Page 3 of 3 Thank you. Sheila Knoploh-Odole 921 E. Jefferson Iowa City, IA 52245 5/12/2008 0 497) Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County 322 East Second. Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Email: Andy@htfjc.org Website: wunv.htfjc.org Office: 319.358.0212 Fax: 319.358.0053 N ~^ Board of Directors ~ ~' ~ 'il City Council Sally Scotsman, Pruident d B C Clty Of IOWA Clty ~ ~ w ~ n oar ~ohnton ounty o~Superoirorr 410 East Washington -<r s„ 0 lit ' ~ _ Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ~ _ ~ Bob Dvoxsky, Vice President 'a X ;- ~ Dirtnet State Senator, 15 ~ ~ 2 nag _ a; May, ,~ ~ Ron blavrias, Secretary RuralAdnuory Comrairree Members of the City Council, Jake Young, Trearurer MtGladrey er Pu!len, i I p th On May 9 ,Governor Culver signed Senate File 2432 into law. I am pleased to ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ report that Sections 54 and 56 of this bill will provide stable and growing funding for terry Anthony ,Unroerrity of the State Housing Trust Fund which will, in turn, enable the Housing Trust Fund of lama, Urban e?' Regional Planning Johnson County to offer more flexible and innovative funding to help meet Bob Buxns, Burnt d~'Burnr, affordable housing needs in Johnson County. Support for this funding was one of i"C. the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Market Study. Crissy CanganelG, Shelter Houre b4aryann Dennis, Ex-offuro Under current rules, local housing trust funds such as ours aze eligible to receive The Houtznq Fe!lomrhip $200,000 annually from the State Housing Trust Fund. However, because funding Kirs'ren Frey, Kennedy, Cruire, has been dependent on annual allocations from the legislature, we have only received Frey and Gelner the full allocation once since 2003 -and one year there was nothing to allocate at the Steve Gordon, aM Manageraenr state level. As University of Iowa professor Heather MacDonald noted in a state- Ellen Habel, Cz~ty of Coraloille wlde hOUSlrig Study: Steve Long, Iowa Ctry Planning No matter the shape of the housing policy we develop, it will require one important dam' Community Development thing: astable commitment of resources that fits the real estate investment cycle Dee bolter, RF/n.tax Rea! rather than the eleetiaa cycle. L'rtate Centre Scott Schroeder, lama state Senate File 2432 directs an annual allocation from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Bank andTrurt Fund and a gradually increasing percentage of the state's portion of the real estate Jasoa Waldman, Us Bank transfer tax to the State Housing Trust Fund. This should ensure our annual allocation and perhaps even allow for an amendment of the rules to increase the Dean Wheatley, city ofNorrh allocation. While still a relatively small amount to address housing needs, HTFJC Chatty looks forward to working with our public and private partners to leverage these and Larry Wilson, Univerridy ofiowa other resources to the greatest extent possible. FM-Campus and Facilidier Planning Despite uncertain funding, HTFJC, through its revolving loan program, has assisted Staff with the construetion/preservation of twelve homes in Johnson County. These homes aze a mix of rental and owner-occupied units in nine different neighborhoods. Andy Johnson, Executive Director The Housing Trust Fund has hosted two regional housing summits and is in the process of coordinating a United Way grant to area housing agencies. We have also obtained a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank to assist rural homeowners with Housing o rust Fund Johnson County needed repairs and a grant from the Iowa Department of Economic Development to provide rental assistance to elderly and disabled residents. In order to administer these programs with very limited staff we have worked closely with partners including the East Central Iowa Council of Governments and the Iowa City Housing Authority. While we are proud of our accomplishments to date, a stable commitment of resources will enable us do even more. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Housing Trust Fund, I would like to express our appreciation to the City of Iowa City for the many ways it has supported the development of the Housing Trust Fund and has assisted us in reaching this milestone. In the coming weeks and months, the Trust Fund Board will be participating in a strategic planning process for our organization. We will look for input from as many sources as possible as we plan for our future. In addition, it is our hope that through JCCOG's affordable housing task force, which we are helping to coordinate, the Trust Fund will gain insight into the ways we can help develop and preserve a variety of affordable housing stock throughout our region. Indications of support from, and partnerships with, area communities will continue to be required to access the State Housing Trust Fund dollars. We welcome input, expertise and support of Iowa City officials and staff as we work to fulfill our mission of "promoting and supporting affordable housing in Johnson County." Yours truly, r' ~/ Andy Johnson Executive Director _ O ~ `o`ho ~n D ~ ~ ~ C7 -G - ,_ ~ 1 n <r ~''~ P'Yl O~ 3 D vi v U6-03-OS 4 8 FILE® DATE: May 9, 2008 i~ MAY 13 PM 12~ 00 TO: City Council of Iowa City, Iowa 11 \\ CITY CLERK FROM: Ray Wombacher nj W IOWA CITY, IOWA RE: Lack of Reimbursement for Property Damage I am in receipt of the most recent correspondence from the City's "Risk Manager" regarding the City's refusal to reimburse the cost of replacing property damaged by the City's garbage truck. I find it "interesting" that the City is "willing to compromise" on this issue. If the cost of replacement had been exorbitant, it might seem logical to expect some negotiating. However, the amount that was billed was not only reasonable, but did not even include all of the expenses incurred. As previously documented, this did not include the cost of the trips to the lumber yard to obtain replacement parts. It did not include the time of other family members who helped mix the concrete, dig the hole and fill it in. Additionally, it did not include the cost of reseeding the azea around the replaced mailbox, nor of disposing of the damaged post and mailbox, which required a trip to the dump. Each of these might seem small, but together they add up to significant time, effort and expense. Additionally, the stained glass post top is irreplaceable. I am wondering if it might also be possible to negotiate a "compromise" for the fee that I recently paid to the City to have our duplex "inspected?" This "inspection" took less than 10 minutes, for which I paid (without negotiations or compromise) $176.00. This "inspection" is not necessary. In the 30 years since I built this property, there has never been any deficiency sited. And, yet, I am forced to pay whatever the City of Iowa City deems is "prudent" I would imagine that there probably are rental properties that need to be inspected on a regular basis. However, if there have been no deficiencies in 30 yeazs, would it not seem "prudent" to perhaps schedule the "inspections" on a less frequent basis, and also to charge on the basis of time required to inspect? I find $176.00 for 10 minutes less than "prudent" use of this taxpayer's money. A prudent compromise might be $10.00, or perhaps $17.50? If, in fact there is concern with prudent use of taxpayers' funds, there must surely be better ways to realize savings than to shortchange victims of property damage. Quite frankly, it is not the loss of funds that disappoints me. It is the principal of unfairness that makes me very sad. I can assure that, if I were to damage another person's property, or even the City's property, I would expect to pay for the replacement or repair of that property to bring it back to the condition before the damage. And, yet the City wishes to negotiate the reimbursement for the cost of replacing my mailbox, which the City of Iowa City admits to destroying. I am deeply disappointed at the City's response to this. I have lived in Iowa City all my life, and have been a productive and positive member of this community. My wife and I have been quite generous with our time and money to many of the City's institutions and programs. I now regret that generosity, and will look for other more appropriate recipients. Consider the $211.11 cost for replacing our mailbox, my final charitable contribution to the City of Iowa City. That is, except for the water, sewer and trash pickup for which we pay during the 3 months each winter when we are gone and therefore use none of these services. Perhaps that can also be written off as a charitable contribution? Cc: Melissa Miller, Risk Manager Dale He]ling, Assist. City Manager O n ~ ~ 'Ty .y rn- -- W -,.. ~'' m ~ ~ O N O O CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CAUTION: Any statement made in this claim constitutes an admission on your part If you do not understand this claim report or are concerned by any portion of it, you should consult your private attorney. You should complete this report in full and the written report constitutes your claim against the City. You are advised that no representations made by you to any employee of the City is a part of this report unless in the report and that no representation made to you by any employee of the City can in any way waive any of the requirements of law as to this report or your claim. Please keep the card to the right and contact us with any questions or concerns. Y TO_ THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA__ 0 You are hereby notified of the following claim made upon you by the undersigned as a result of the loss reported herein: 1 • Name of Claimant: Z• Address: ~(, yy %n S ``l-=C-T7-i Scrr Ca 2 ~_ 5 6. 7 3 Telephone Number: 3/ ~j, -,3~~ - ~ / 9') Date of Loss: ~~T 5 ° ~ 4. Time of Loss: ~ ~~ `!u ~ .~ ~ _ ~ ~ d _ ~,~ ~ ~ ~ >1 Q Location of accident or loss (be specific): _Lyq;,(bov oT _~LUv 4~ O ~n y~ ~{ --+ C7 <r _m O~ c X „'~ s ~ w ~ x N d Describe accident or occurrence which caused injury or damage. (Give full details upon which you have yob claim. If a City employee was involved- r,r~.e .,~...,. i G;v S i~ 8 9 10. h t~w~ weat ear cond~ Itio s r- `~°~ '----~ 7~ f e~ i P y P {~12 `ffGt rm ' I Z C'linnnS Q'r1 c~ ~~ ~ `LY P'm '' n ~ ~- eve, he ~I ~cussec/,'t~iffi h; s I" q~ Give name and address of any witnesses: Did Police investigate the accident? No (t~ Yes ( ) (lf yes, give name of police officers.) 11. Was anyone injured? (If so, give name, address and extent of injuries and describe injuries with particu~qla~~rity.) ~.[~ fJLC ivi tr u ri e5 r~'t4' ~ 1- Q /s-i Gf GUR ~ ~ l 12. Was any damage done to property? (If so, describe property and extent of damage. Attach two estimates of damage.) 13. What other damages do you claim, if any? 14. Are yo/u represented by an attorney? (If yes, name and address.) No (vl Yes ( ) 15. Have you been compensated for an ^' ~!O y part or all of your claim by any insuranceQ~npa~? (If so, give name, address and amount paid.) D ~ < ~ c~ -c _ =a r r -~ 3 O 16. What amount do you claim in damages from the City of Iowa City? S D o s 17. Have you made any claim against anyone else for damages as a result of this accident? (If yes, give name and address) No (j,)/ Yes ( ) 18. If the answe~ question 17 is yes, have you received any payment from that source? If yes, in what amount? i ' No ( ) Yes ( ) 19. If this claim is in referent to a vehicle, please give your license plate number and make of auto. ,~/~" License Number LL Make of Auto Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this /Q day of _~G'~Y> JJ2-" , 20~. RETURN TO: City of Iowa City ATTN: Finance Secretary 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 SIGNED ' finadm\daimhm.tloe ct-~~ara-n u~ ~©s~w~~ ~,o~Jnfered- ~v~k~r~ vhf lhQ. vua ~..i xuuuvub Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245-3972 PH: (319) 337-7197 City of Iowa City ATTN: Cynthia Ambrose, Admin. Secty Dept. of Finance 410 E. Washington Street For reolacina mailbox hit by narhana rn ink `~ l ~ Date 19-Oct-07 10' 4x4 cedar $ 26.30 Post to $ 5.50 Stain $ 18.77 Mailbox $ 20.00 Cement - 1 ba 5.54 Labor $ 140.00 TOTAL $ 211.11 O D~ -i (7 ~~ ~~ dyd ~uawaaaoepuawaa~~e-ueoi~woa aaaszuawaa~ne m,hny~:duy i~o s _ .„ J (r 7 a~oly ,Caossiwoad ,~~ Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245-3972 PH: (319) 337-7197 Date Nov 19, 2007 TO: City of Iowa City ATTN: Cynthia Ambrose, Admin. Secty Dept. of Finance 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 BALANCE DUE 10/19/07 $ 211.11 ~n D '- n ~ ~ r- Cr ~ b To avoid interest charges, please pay by December 1, 2007 a a T ~ 11 w -"' 3 O Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245-3972 PH: (319) 337-7197 Date 10-Dec-07 City of Iowa City ATTN: Cynthia Ambrose, Admin. Secty Dept of Finance 410 E. Washington St. Iowa Citv. IA 5794n_q R9R a -c T] W 3 N 1 r , October 31, 2007 Mr. Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 Re: Mailbox Damage Claim 08-X 008 Dear Mr. Wombacher: ~ _III~~I,,~ ,~ rw®•~, CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319J 356-5000 (319] 356.5009 FAX www.icgov.org Enclosed you will find a release of all claims form in the amount of $111.11. The Labor portion of your claim was adjusted to $10.00 per hour, in accordance with .the City rate. Please sign this form and have a witness also sign. Upon return receipt of the signed form, I will process your check. Thank you for your patience in this matter. Sincerely, C~ ~m~. Cynthia Ambrose Finance Secretary Enc. o ~~ D ~ a ~ C7 -f -i C1 _ W r ~r m v m ~ ~ ~S~ N, D O O April 14, 2008 Dale Helling City Manager ~~~ City Hall 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Dear Dale, You will recall that I spoke with you last December about the garbage truck destroying our mailbox last October 5, and the fact that when 1 submitted a bill for the replacement costs, I was informed that I could only bill for $10.00 an hour. I have been in the construction business for many years, and my rate is $35.00 an hour. I have never had a client complain about, or question this rate, as the going rate for most construction is much higher. I could understand this better if my hourly rate was out of line. But it is quite reasonable and in fact much less than other competent carpenters. Additionally, I did not include in the bill the time spent and cost of gas used to go to the lumber yard to pick up the lumber to build a new mailbox support. Nor did I include my time and the time of other family members who dug the hole and helped set the post, only my hours rebuilding the replacement. I think it should be noted that when our water, sewer bill comes each month, I do not re-adjust it downward because I think it is too high. I do not even compare it to other city's water rates. I simply pay it. This was a very reasonable bill and 1 respectfully request that I be reimbursed for the cost of replacing our mailbox. Sincerely, Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Drive p Iowa City, IA 52245 ~ c1 D _i CJ -C a -¢ .1,' Enclosures ~~ w ~ ~ 3 p:0 <S X N, D G 0 April 24, 2008 Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 Re: Damaged Mailbox Dear Ray: i ? ^'~~`~` CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 Easl Washington Slreel Iowa Cily, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Thank you for your letter of April 14, 2008 regarding the damage to your mailbox done by a City vehicle. I do recall our conversation of several months ago, and for whatever reason I assumed that this matter had been resolved. I may have dropped the ball and for that I apologize. I have forwarded the information you sent me to the City's Risk Manager for further review. You can expect a response in the near future. Sincerely, C~~~~.- ~ Dale E. Helling Interim City Manager cc: Melissa Miller, Risk Manager mgr/assNtrs/wombacher44 B. doc d N ~ C7 3 D~ -ac (~ -C .... =~ ~ w r :Gr rn m ~ ~ 3 ~~ N a ,~ 0 ~ r ~..:.®~~ ~m~11r~ ~ ww°°~~~ -~t..L_ CITY OF IOWA CITY May 8, 2008 Mr. Ray Wombacher 3644 Elgin Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 Re; Mailbox Damage Claim 08-X 008 Dear Mr. Wombacher: Revenue D i v i s i o n 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5066 (319) 356-5006 FAX www. icgov.org I have a received a copy of the letter you sent to Dale Helling dated 4/14/08 and again am trying to offer you reimbursement for expenses you incurred to replace your mailbox. While I can certainly understand that your hourly rate may not be questioned in the construction business, I cannot authorize $35/hour to rebuild and replace a mailbox. That would not be prudent use of taxpayer funds. To settle this claim, I am willing to compromise and offer you $17.50/hour for your labor. This would result in a settlement offer of $141.11. Enclosed you will find a release of all claims form in the amount of $141.11. Please sign the form and have a witness also sign. Upon return receipt of signed form, I will process your check. If you have any questions, please contact me at 356-5065. Sincerely, ~~~~~~ Melissa Miller Risk Manager o (V Q y. S,"' ® Q W ~ ~ J }- ~''~ _... U F-- ~'- cc ?- (3 f- Q = CJ ~ B 06- 3- 4 9 Marian Karr From: Albert Gibson [albert.gibson@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 12:43 PM To: Council Subject: Ban leaf blowers and gas trimmer Why not introduce an ordinance to ban leaf blowers (gas and electric) and gas-powered trimmers? The pollution the gas-powered models put out is incredible. The noise pollution these devices emit destroys beautiful weekend days. 5/26/2008 ~~ March 31, 2008 Iowa City Public Library A Community Conversation On Underage Drinking ~~~ Be the Change Discuss real topics that affect people in your community. Work on strategies to bring about change. Engage and share. 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Iowa 52249 Phone: 319-351-4357 Fax 319-351-4907 E-mail: kboltanovaL~meccaia.com kwande rwerff@meccaia. com Underage Drinking Fact Sheet a Alcohol is the most widely abused substance by America's youth.l a The peak years for alcohol initiation are 7"' and 8"' grades.' a Young people who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism and two and a half times more likely to abuse alcohol than those who begin drinking at age 21.'~Z a 28% of 11"' graders in Johnson County report binge drinking in the last 30 days3 compared to 20% for the same age group nationally4. ~ The binge drinking rate among University of Iowa students is 69%5 compared to 44% nationally.b (~ Iowa places in the top fifth of the States for both underage use of alcohol and underage binge drinking. The social culture of Iowa's rural areas and college towns has resulted in Iowans having markedly higher levels of acceptance of drinking and lower fear of adverse consequences compared with other Americans. a The highest prevalence of alcohol dependence in the U.S. population is among 18-20 year olds who typically began drinking years earlier.l ~ Youth who report drinking before the age of 15 are more likely than those who begin drinking at age 21 to engage in risky sexual behavior and to be involved in car crashes, unintentional injuries and physical fights after drinking both during adolescence and in adulthood.' a The adolescent brain is a work in progress and continues to develop into the twenties.' a Underage drinking can cause alterations in the structure and function of the developing brain, including damage to memory and Iearning.1 a A lower dosage of alcohol will damage a young brain compared to a fully mature brain and young brains are damaged more quickly. Alcohol exposure during adolescence is linked with a reduced ability to learn compared with those not exposed until adulthood s (~ Alcohol is implicated in more than 40% of all college academic problems and 20% of all college dropouts. At both two and four year colleges, the heaviest drinkers make the lowest grades.8 a Alcohol is a leading contributor in the three most common causes of teenage deaths: Car crashes, homicides and suicides.' ~ Underage drinking cost the citizens of Iowa $582 million in 2005; including medical care, work loss and pain and suffering associated with the multiple problems resulting from alcohol use by youth.9 a The minimum legal drinking age 21 law has been associated with fewer teen trafFc fatalities, lower youth suicide rates, reduction in crime including homicide and vandalism and reductions in alcohol consumption.10 a Contrary to common belief, nearly every European country has a higher rate of binge drinking, intoxication and alcohol related problems because of heavy drinking among their young people than the United States; indicating that more lenient drinking laws do not lead to more moderate drinking among teens.l~10 REFERENCES: 1. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2007. 2. Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center. Problems and Costs Associated with Underage Drinking in the United States. Available at: httn://udetc.org/Undera¢eDriukinRCosts atin 3. Iowa Youth Survey 2005. Johnson County. Available at: http•//www.iowavouthsurvev org/images/2005 County renm7s/52 Johnson ndf 4. SAMHSA. Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006. 5. The Stepping Up Project. The University of Iowa. Alcohol Survey Results for The University of Iowa College Alcohol Study. 2005. http://www.uiowa.edu/~steppina/facts/statistics shtml 6. Harvard School of Public Health: College Alcohol Study. 2001. h ttn: //www. h sn h. harvard.edu/ca s/Documents/h~end s-nte s srel a ~s e/ 7. Iowa Epidemiological Outcome Workgroup. State of Iowa Substance Use Profile Key Findings. July 2007. 8. SAMHSA. Consequences of Underage Alcohol Use. http://ncadisamhsa.~-ov/govuubs/tpo993/ 9. Underage Drinking in Iowa: The Facts. Produced by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, October 2006, http://www.udetc.orv/factsheets/Iowa.pdf 10. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Answering the Critics of the Minimum Legal Drinking Age 21 in the United States. Updated by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, May 1, 2007. Available at: http~//parentsemuowered or¢/resources/nilda2l nirepub pdf Community Conversation on Underage Drinking Report March 31, 2008 @ IC Public Library Attendance: 70 Community sectors represented: Parents/grandparents Iowa City Police Department City High Johnson County Sheriffs Department West High Bar owners U of I college students Juvenile Probation High school students Johnson County Board of Supervisors Media Human service agencies Attorney Health care professionals Community leaders Question 1: On a scale of 1-10, how serious is the problem of underage drinking in our community from your point of view? (1=not serious at ail, 5=somewhat serious, 10=very serious) Individual Range: 4 to 10 Group Average: 8 Table Range: 6.6 to 9.6 Question 2: What resources do you feel are missing from our community that would address the problem of underage drinking more effectively? Broader community involvement and another 21-only initiative to keep the issue alive. Parent Education on accountability, attitudes and setting expectations. Challenge the glorification of drinking through media regulation. More peer leaders/counseling/mentoring. Parent connectedness to youth culture. Prevention media messages, also through the Internet and at networking sites, such as Facebook and My Space. Late night alcohol-free entertainment. Clear policy and community norm of non-acceptance of underage and binge drinking. Unified policy on fines: business gets fined but not the individual who is breaking the law. Broad research-based education on alcohol effects in schools. Activities that encourage teen boys and girls socialize, such as square dancing, without the pressure to drink in order to meet the opposite sex. Other feedback: • Meeting structure was nice and balanced; there was allowance for everyone to participate. • More time for discussion was perhaps needed. • Table format was greatly enjoyed .Question 3: Missing from the Surgeon General's recommen- dations is a list of things that young people can do to prevent underage drinking in their community. In three minutes, come i up with as many strategies for young people as you can. .Alcohol -free young people can take leadership role when talking to friends and in the community-Peer messages/ involvement, education of younger students by older peers. • Hotline to report youth drinking. • Parent Education from children. • Young people can get involved in community process (PTO, , council, board, etc.). • Summer musiGarts festival for youth BY youth in celebration of positive choices. • Modeling alcohol-free behavior at parties, etc. • Advocate for consistent penalties and consequences for everyone who breaks the school rules or the law. .Question 4: Report one thing you are committed to doing to help prevent and reduce underage drinking in our cwnmunity? • ModeFkwv risk drinking. Working with positive educational student groups at local high schools. • Holdutg a Youth. Fest. • Speek about"the c~hsequences of underage drinking at schools. • Melding youth concerts/festivats to promote education by youth.. • Mentoring. i • Limtt access to alcohol at home for my kids. • Attend alcohol-free events and venues for support. • Vote to support the initiative. • Stay informed of the issue and lobby. -- ___._ .._..._..._.m._..__ _,. .~...._._.._,n.R.._~- r ._..._-, Evaluations 100% agreed that the meeting was informative 8 worthwhile. 90% agreed to having teamed more about the consequences of underage drinking. 8% disagreed to having learned more about the consequences of underage drinking. 96°h agreed that they had a greater understanding of how all community members can be involved in the prevention of underage drinking.. 4% somewhat disagreed that they had a greater under standing of how all community members can be involved in the prevention of underage drinking. • Meeting format was much more productive than a panel • Informal atmosphere was comfortable • Great event to bring the community together, well planned and implemented TO PREVENT AND REDUCE ~~; ~ ~~~ ~,: r,~. ~?~' a ~~ ~ ~, ~. , t ~~~ ~' 3 ~~ ~ ~ d ,s~~~~. „''',~~i~' 4: r' ~~~~, a~~ r 3 .°" r~ ~~~ , ''. ~l !";, P ~a P' i _. ~" a+-~~. I ~ ~~rN seavrc6s.~:rr .tiG ~EAL'I` ~' ~r z a r C a~~ \17g8 ABOUT THIS SURGEON GENERAL'S CALL TO ACTION The Surgeon General is the Nation's top doctor and public health officer. The President of the United States appoints the Surgeon General to help protect and promote the health of the Nation. The Surgeon General lets people across the country know the latest news on how to get healthy and stay healthy. He explains how to avoid illness and injury. When a health topic needs special attention, the Surgeon General issues a national call to action to everyone in America. The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking explains why underage alcohol use is a major public health and safety issue. It asks everyone to take action. About This Guide to Action for Communities When it comes to tackling public health problems, knowledge is power. When people have the facts and the right tools, they can take action. This guide gives you the knowledge and tools you need to take action against underage drinking. It tells you about underage alcohol use and the damage it can do. And, it suggests ways you can end underage drinking in your community and across the country. Suggested Citation.• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Communities. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Ofjace of the Surgeon General, 2007. All material in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied withoutpermission from the Federalgovernment. Citation of the source is appreciated TODAY, NEARLY 10.8 MILLION YOUTH, AGES 12-20, ARE UNDERAGE DRINKERS Drinking alcohol can harm the growing body and brain. That's why it's important for young people to grow up alcohol-free. And it takes every adult in the community to help young people choose not to drink alcohol. It takes you. What Is Underage Drinking? When anyone under age 21 drinks alcohol, we call it underage drinking. And underage drinking is against the law, except in special cases, such as when it is part of a religious ceremony. Underage drinking is also dangerous. It can harm the mind and body of a growing teen in ways many people don't realize. Yet, children and teens still drink, even though it can harm them. Underage drinking is a serious problem, with roots deep in our culture. It is time to change that picture. It's time to take action. It's time to stop looking the other way. It's time to tell children and teens that underage drinking is not okay. It will take a lot of work over time to change how people think about underage drinking. It's a long-term project for parents, schools, local groups, community leaders, and other concerned adults. And it's a project that should start when children are young and continue through the teen years. ~ In any month, more youth are drinking than are smoking cigarettes or using marijuana. Alcohol Is the Substance of Choice for Youth 50 w 45 c 0 ~ 40 w N a 35 30 c -a 25 ~ 20 0 ~ 15 a~i 10 L o~. 5 0 8th 10th Grade 12th Alcohol ^ Cigarettes ^ Marijuana -Johnston, et al. 2006 Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use. More teens drink than smoke or use drugs. 1 THE FACTS • As they grow older, the chance that young people will use alcohol grows. Approximately 10% of 12-year-olds say they have used alcohol at least once. By age that number doubles. And by age 15, approximately 50% have had at least one drink. • Alcohol dependence is a term doctors use when ~' ~' ~, people have trouble controlling their drinking, and when their consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcohol occurs to the extent that it interferes with normal personal, famil}; social, or work life. Alcohol dependence rates are highest among young people between ages 18 and 20. And they're not even old enough to drink legally. Did You Know? • The greatest influence on young people's decisions [o begin drinking is the world they live in, which includes their families, friends, schools, the larger community, and society as a whole. • Alcohol use by young people often is made possible by adults. Afrer all, teens can't legally get alcohol on their own. "` ~PFA z WHAT IS "A DRINK," ANYWAY? A drink can come in many forms. It can be a shot of hard liquor or a mixed drink containing vodka, rum, tequila, gin, scotch, etc. It can also be wine, a wine cooler, beer, or malt liqu A standard drink is any drink that contains about 14 grams of p alcohol (about 0.6 Auid ounces ox 1.2 tablespoons). This is the : .............. alcohol usually found in- ~ One 12-ounce beer • One 4- to 5-ounce glass of wine ~ One 1.5-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor What's a Standard Drink? beer or malt table fortified cordial, brandy cooler liquor wine wine liqueur, or (e s;ngla aM1O,) eritif a e.5 na. al,ewn p IaarM1 as abarry a 12-oz. glass or pon) 25 oz. shown tM1at, if full, woultl 3.5 oz. sM1Own M1oltl about LS ztanmrtl tlnnka of malt Ipuor spirits (a single shot 0180-proof gin, otlka, wM1iskey, etc ~ SM1Own ztraigM antl in a M1igM1ball glass waM1 iu to show level before atlaiag mier 'Note: It can be difficult to estimate the number of standard drinks served in a single mixed drink made with hard liquor Depending on factors, such as type of spirits and the recipe, one mixed drink can contain from one to three or more standard drinks. But not all drinks are standard drinks. In fact, different drinks often have different amounts of alcohol. Mixed drinks may contain more than one shot of liquor, and different beers or wines may not have the same amount of alcohol in them, even when the drinks are the same size. For example, some beers and beer products, like "ice" beers, and malt liquors, and some wines, have more alcohol than others. Remember, the legal drinking age is 21 and underage drinking can be a threat to health and development. 3 WHY IS UNDERAGE DRINKING A PROBLEM? So many young people drink. Many more young people use alcohol than tobacco or illegal drugs. By age 18, more than 70% of teens have had at least one drink. When young people drink, they drink a lot at one time. Teens drink less often than adults. But when teens do drink, they drink more than adults. On average, young people have about 5 drinks on a single occasion. This is called binge drinking, a very dangerous way of drinking that can lead to serious problems and even death. Percent of Youth Who Have Used Alcohol by Age and Gender 100 90 80 70 60 c ~ 50 d a 40 30 zo 10 o , 12 13 Early drinking can cause later alcohol problems. Of adults who started drinking before age 15, around 40% say they have the signs of alcohol dependence. That rate is four times higher than for adults who didn't drink until they were age 21. h~ ~PFA male ^ female 19 20 -SAMHSA, 2005 National Survey on Drug Use 6 Health (NSDUH) Alcohol may have a special appeal for young people. The teen years are a time of adventure, challenges, and taking risks. Alcohol is often one of the risks young people take. But most people don't know how alcohol affects a teen's body and behavior. They don't realize that alcohol can affect young people in different ways from adults. And they don't realize that underage drinkers can also harm people other than themselves. 4 14 15 16 17 18 Age THE RESULTS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING CAN BE GRAVE Many people don't know that underage alcohol use- • Is a major cause of death from injtuies among young people. Each year, approximately 5,000 people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns, and drownings. • Increases the risk of cazrying out, or being a victim of, a physical or sexual assault. • Can affect the body in many ways. The effects of alcohol range from hangovers to death from alcohol poisoning. • Can lead to other problems. These may include bad grades in school, run-ins with the law, and drug use. • Affects how well a young person judges risk and makes sound decisions. For example, after drinking, a teen may see nothing wrong with driving a car or riding with a driver who has been drinking. • Plays a role in risky sexual activity. This can increase the chance of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. • Can hazm the growing brain, especially when teens drink a lot. Today we know that the brain continues [o develop from birth through the teen years into the mid-20s. 5 The Teen Years Are a Time of Many Changes • Boys physically become young men and girls become young women. • Young people move from elementary to middle to high school. Responsibilities increase. For example, teens learn to drive, may get a job, and have more chores, and more homework. • Teens spend less time with their parents. They spend more time alone or with friends. They also like to stay up later and sleep in. • Teens search for who they really are and who they want to be. They worry about friendships and social groups. And they have growing romantic and sexual interests. • The desire for adventure, excitement, and action increases. That's why many young people want to take more chances, try new things, and be more independent. These changes are important steps on the road to adult life. However, these changes also increase the chance that some young people may turn to alcohol. Did You Know? The different "worlds" teens live in can have a big effect on their drinking. Some young people are more involved with family than others. Others turn to their friends first. Still others turn to social groups like sports teams and clubs, faith-based groups or groups of like-minded youth. The Internet, media, music, and videos are also an important part of the world of most teens. All of these affect a young person's choices about using alcohol. "` ~PFA Why Teens May Choose to Drink Many things affect a young person's decisions about drinking- • The different "worlds" in which teens live, including family, friends, school, and community • A greater desire to take risks • Less connection to parents and more independenc • More time spent with friends and by themselves • Increased stress • Greater attention to what they see and hear about alcohol Did You Know? Teens with behavior or family problems are at higher risk for alcohol use. And if anyone in the family has a drinking problem, it can affect the entire family. It also may affect a teen's choices about drinking. "` ~PFA UNDERAGE DRfNf~IN 1S EVERYONE'S PROBLEM Underage drinking can affect anyone, including people who don't drink. • Underage alcohol use can lead to dangerous behavior, property damage, and violence. • The results can be injury and even death for the drinker, and fox other people nearby. • About 45% of people who die in car crashes involving a drinking driver under age 21 are people other than the driver. The effects of underage drinking can be felt by everyone. That makes underage alcohol use everyone's problem. ~_` ~PFA ENDING UNDERAGE DR~NKIN IS EVERYONE'S 10B There is a role for everyone. Everyone can work together to create a community where young people can grow up and feel good about themselves without drinking. • Everyone in the community should deliver the message that underage drinking is not okay. The message should be the same whether youth hear it in school, at home, in places of worship, on the sports field, in youth programs, or in other places where young people gather. • Families can help prevent underage drinking by staying involved in their children's lives. It is important for families to pay attention to what's happening with their teens. • Young people can learn about the dangers of alcohol use. They can change how they and others think about drinking. It's time to change how we all think, talk, and act when it comes to underage drinking. We need to stop accepting it and to start discouraging it. It's time to help young people understand that it is not okay for them to drink alcohol. The discussion needs to start long before youth start thinking about drinking. 9 WHAT COM`MUI~tT1E~ SAN Dti ABOUT UNDERAGE DRtNKtNG While many teens drink, underage alcohol use is not inevitable. It will take everyone in the community to make change happen. All of us can help change attitudes about teen drinking and help replace environments that enable underage alcohol use with environments that discourage it. After all, changing how people think isn't easy. Drinking is legal for adults. That's why some people think drinking is a rite of passage for youth. Many young people think drinking is a way for them to feel more grown-up. People of all ages forget that underage drinking is illegal and dangerous. Communities can come together to encourage a new attitude about underage drinking. A community that opposes underage drinking can help change how people think and act. But it takes time. So it's important to keep sending the message that the community does not approve of underage drinking. Together, communities can support teen decisions NOT to drink. Get organized. • Work on underage drinking as a community health and safety problem that everyone can solve together. • Organize groups to change community thinking about underage alcohol use. Support the message that underage drinking is not okay. • Work with sponsors of community events to help them send the message that underage drinking is not allowed. Share knowledge. • Get the word out about policies to prevent underage drinking. This includes age checks for people buying alcohol, including on the Internet. • Help people learn about the latest research on underage alcohol use. Include information about the dangers of youth alcohol use for teens and others. An informed public is key to ending underage drinking. • Teach young people about the dangers of underage alcohol use. Support programs that help teens already involved with drinking. 10 Change the teen scene. • Create friendly, alcohol-free places where teens can gather. • Create programs, including volunteer work, where young people can grow, explore their options, succeed, and feel good about themselves without alcohol. • Help teens realize that, like "doing drugs" or smoking, underage drinking is unhealthy and can drastically impact their lives. • I.et teens involved with underage drinking know that it's okay to ask for and get help. Take action. • Work to change community attitudes about underage drinking. • Focus as much community attention on underage drinking as on tobacco and drug use. • Work with State, Tribal, and local groups to reduce underage drinking. • Make it easier for young people who are involved with or at risk for underage drinking to get help. • Get the word out about underage drinking laws. The law that makes drinking under age 21 illegal is only one of them. Other laws forbid selling or giving alcohol to youth. Others make it against the law to drink and drive. Work to help ensure these laws are always enforced. 11 ADVANCING THE CALL TO ACTION The Surgeon General's Call to Action TO Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking was written to improve public knowledge about underage drinking. It encourages action by people and groups nationwide. Each person in America has a role to play to help prevent and reduce underage alwhol use. This Call to Action helps adults across the country rethink underage drinking as we know it today. It provides the tools to get the word out in discussions around the dinner table, in school or campus-based programs, and in communities. It can also inform local, Tribal, State, and national programs and policies. Adults in the community are better able to help protect youth from the dangers of underage drinking when they know how underage drinking affects a young person's body and brain. People and communities working with individual adolescents or groups of teens can help them choose not to drink. In addition, communities can help create a safer environment for adolescents when they work with parents, schools, health care professionals, local organizations, and policymakers to prevent and reduce underage drinking. This Call To Action is exactly that It calls on every adult in the country to join with the Surgeon General in a national effort to address underage drinking early and ofren. Underage alcohol use is everyone's problem-and its solutions are everyone's responsibility References for "A Guide to Action for Communities" The data, face, and suggestions presented here come primarily from the Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, cited on the inside front cover. Other sourcer ofsome data presented in this document include: Grant B$ Dawson DA, Stinson FS, Chou SP, Dufour MC, Pickering RP. The 12-month prevalence and trends in DSM-IV alcohol abuse and dependence: United States, 1991-1992 and 2001-2002. Drug and Alcohol Dependence 74:223-234, 2004. Johnston LD, O'Malley PM, Bachman JG, Schulenberg JE. (December 21, 2006). Teen drug use continues dawn in 2006, particularly among older teens; but ure of prescription-type drugs remains high. University of Michigan News and Information Services: Ann Arbor, ML [On-line]. Available: www.monitoringthefutnre.org; accessed 01/03/07. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results from the 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings. Rockville (MD): U.S. Depar[ment of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; 2006. Available: www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh.htm; accessed 01/03/07. 12 Acknowledgements This public document was prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the direction of the Office of the Sutgeon General. Its purpose is to make information contained in the Surgeon Ceneral'r Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking available in a brief, accessible format to improve public knowledge on this topic. Reaz Admiral Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H., Acting Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General, Office of the Secretary, DHHS, Washington, D.C. Richazd H. Cazmona, M.D., M.P.H., EA.C.S., former Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General, Office of [he Secretary, DHHS, Washington, D.C. Commander Karen A. Near, M.D., M.S., Senior Science Advisor, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Secretary, DHHS, Washington, D. C. Ron Schoenfeld, Ph.D., former Senior Science Advisor, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Public Health Service, Office of the Secretary, DHHS, Washington, D.C. Ting-Kai Li, M.D., Director, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, DHHS, Bethesda, MD. Reaz Admiral Eric B. Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H., Acing Deputy Administrator, Assistant Surgeon General, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, DHHS, Rockville, MD. Editors and Writers Patricia A. Powell, Ph.D., Senior Scientific Editor, Acting Chief, Science Polity Branch, Office of Science Policy and Communications, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, DHHS, Bethesda, MD. Vivian B. Faden, Ph.D., Senior Scientific Editor, Deputy Director, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, DHHS, Bethesda, MD. Stephen Wing, M.S.W., Associate Administrator for Alcohol Policy, Substance Abuse and Mental Heakh Services Administration, DHHS, Rockville, MD. Science Writers Hamilton Beazley, Ph.D. Scholar-in-Residence, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX. Theodora Fine, M.A., A.B.D., Executive Officer, Fine WordCrafters: Communications and Editing Alchemy, Ellicott City, MD. 13 Underage drinking is a public health and safety problem that results in serious personal, sacia~ and economic consequences for adolescents, their families, communities, and the Nation as a whole. Your involvement can make a d~erence. Many free sources of information are available to help you take action to prevent and reduce underage drinking. Some of the materials can help better educate youth and their families, your colleagues and your community about the dangers of underage drinking and how to help stop it before it starts. • To read the entire Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, be sure to log on to the Surgeon General's Web site at www surgeongeneral.goe • For more information about ways you can help to prevent and reduce underage drinking in your community, please check out cvww stopalcoholabuse.gov, a comprehensive portal of Federal resources For information on underage drinking and ideas for combating the problem. • Another excellem source of information is the Web site of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at http://www.niaaa.nih.gov. • General information about underage drinking, its effects on adolescents, families and communities, and what you can do to help stop underage drinking is available through the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), on the Internet at http://ncadisamhsa.gov/ or by calling (800) 729-6686. The words and images in this Guide to Action were designed to reach a broad audience. Copies of this booklet and the Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking can be downloaded from both of the Web sites noted. To order copies by mail, please contact the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) http://ncadisamhsa.gov/ or by calling (800) 729-6686. aJ~PN S a m x o May 20, 2008 The Honorable James Lee Amlong, Chair Johnson County Board of Adjustment 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: 0008-00001 Dear James Lee and Members of the Board, CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Johnson County has received an application from Agudas Achim for a conditional use permit for the expansion of an existing cemetery in Outlot A, Batterson Corner, a 4.12- acre property located in Fringe Area A. At its May 15, 2008 meeting, the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended, by a vote of 7-0, that the City Council forward a letter to the Board of Adjustment indicating that the conditional use permit be approved subject to general compliance with the submitted plans. The Commission felt that the request for a conditional use permit is consistent with the policies contained within the Fringe Area Agreement for Area A and the Johnson County Unified Ordinance. Because the property is located inside of Iowa City's Growth Boundary and will likely be annexed into Iowa City in the future, the open space use of the property is appropriate for being adjacent to Interstate 80. In addition, the Commission felt that the drive from Linder Road and the seven parking spaces will provide sufficient parking for visitors. Based on the aforementioned reasoning, Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and finds that the requested conditional use permit for expansion of an existing cemetery in Outlot A, Batterson Corner is consistent with the Fringe Area Agreement for Area A and the Johnson County Unified Ordinance. Therefore, we ask that the requested conditional use permit be approved subject to general compliance with the submitted plans. Si erely, R genia Bailey Mayor City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: April 24, 2008 To: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Doug Ongie, Planning Intern RE: 0008-00001 Agudas Achim Cemetery Expansion Johnson County has received an application from the Agudas Achim Congregation requesting a conditional use permit for 4.12 acres of land located at Outlot A, Batterson Corner. The applicant wishes to expand an existing cemetery in order to increase its capacity. The property is located north of Iowa City's City Limits in Fringe Area A and is included within the growth area of the city. The Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance permits cities to review conditional use permits for applications within their extra-territorial jurisdiction. A conditional use permit requires a 4/5-majority vote of the County Board of Adjustment to approve a permit opposed by the City Council. Zoning Requirements: Cemeteries are allowed in the County Agricultural Zone by conditional use permit. In 2006, the property was rezoned from County Residential to County Agricultural (CZ06-00001) with the expectation that the cemetery would expand in the future. During the review of that rezoning application, staff had a concern about parking due to the narrowness of Linder Road and the presence of only two existing off-street parking spaces. Staff recommended that additional parking be provided when the County reviewed the conditional use permit. The proposed cemetery expansion will provide a drive from Linder Road and seven parking spaces. Additionally, the 18-foot drive and 16-foot loop will provide sufficient room for vehicles to park without disrupting traffic flow. Compatibility with City Plans: The property is located within the City's growth area. Therefore, it is likely that the property will be annexed into Iowa City in the future. Staff believes that the open space use of the property as a cemetery is an appropriate use because it is adjacent to Interstate 80. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Adjustment recommending that the application submitted by the Agudas Achim Congregation for a conditional use permit for the expansion of a cemetery be approved subject to general compliance with the submitted plans. ~` r, ~ May 8, 2008 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map/Aerial Photograph 2. Conditional Use Permit Application 3. 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