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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-14 Info Packet P 1 ==®lei City Council Information Packet June 14, 2018 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Miscellaneous IP2 Memorandum from City Clerk: Joint Meeting Agenda Items for July 16 IP3 Memorandum from City Clerk: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, September — December 2018 IP4 Invitation: Movie Party, Film on Inclusion —June 23 IP5 Invitation: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: June events for affordable housing IP6 Invitation: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Register for Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Communities Symposium —June 22 IP7 Copy of News Release: Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Week in Iowa City — June 18-23 IP8 Copy of News Release: Attend the "Call to Action Community Climate Meeting — July 11 IP9 Copy of News Release: Call for neighborhood National Night Out events — August 7 IP10 Civil Service Entrance Examination — Landfill Operator Draft Minutes IP11 Parks & Recreation Commission: June 13 IP12 Telecommunications Commission: May 21 IP1 r City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule J _ Subject to change rr®'®� June 14, 2018 CITY OF IOWA CITY Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday,July 3, 2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Monday,July 16, 2018 4:00 PM Reception North Liberty 4:30 PM Joint Meeting TBA Tuesday,July 17, 2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday,August 7,2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday,August 21, 2018 5:00 PM Work Session Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 PM Formal Meeting cc-__-- to CITY OF IOWA CITY - I- - tipsmek MEMORANDUM Date: June 14, 2018 To: Mayor and City Council From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk Re: Joint Meeting Agenda Items for July 16 The next joint meeting with City Councils of Johnson County municipalities, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the Iowa City School District and neighboring school districts will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018. The meeting will be hosted by the City of North Liberty. Please come prepared to discuss agenda items you would like to include on that agenda at the next Council work session on July 3. A complete agenda and meeting date confirmation will be available in your packet preceding the July 16th joint meeting. 1P3 !!*& � CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM DATE: June 14, 2018 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk RE: Proposed Council Meeting Schedule, September— December 2018 Below is a proposed meeting schedule (September thru December)for discussion at your work session on July 3. Please check your calendars and let me know if you'd like to make any changes in the proposal. Tuesday, September 4, Work Session, 5:00 PM September 4, Formal, 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 18, Work Session, 5:00 PM (Joint Meeting, Johnson Co Brd of Supervisors) September 18, Formal 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 2, Work Session, 5:00 PM October 2, Formal, 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 16, Work Session, 5:00 PM October 16, Formal 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 6, Work Session, 5:00 PM November 6, Formal 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, Work Session, 5:00 PM November 20, Formal 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, Work Session, 5:00 PM December 4, Formal 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, Work Session, 5:00 PM December 18, Formal 7:00 PM S:clk/TENTATIVESCHEDULE/SCHEDULE PROPOSED 2018(SEPT-DEC.).doc • 06-14-1$ . IP4 thro�•gb m . 1,1 -. , � . ,_—v .eyes • • 0 Am.. __ .. • • •• . r :1O%W%A CITY_. CHANNEL I8 . lit . 0 •,,,, ,.....„ • • • . 4 ADMITONE Formal Attire Requested *JOIN US FOR A MOVIE PARTY FEATURING* A Film on Inclusion Film created by: Sujit Singh, Keaton Fuller and Erin Crawford SHOWDATE * * * SHOWT1ME June 23, 2018 3:0OP-4:30P LOCATION Iowa City Public Library 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA 552240 L HOSTED BY: Sujit Singh B1.ON°"�''DE ShUtterffy. exclusively for shutterftycom 1P5- Kellie Fruehling From: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition <jcaffordablehousing=gmail.com@maiIl79.wdc02.mcdlv.net> on behalf of Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition <jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2018 10:55 AM To: Council Subject: UPDATES:June events for affordable housing News and Updates from the Johnson County Affordable Is this email not displaying correctly? Housing Coalition! View it in your browser. JOHNSON COUNTY Affordable Housing Coalition Hello, affordable housing advocates! Some June updates: We will not be holding a June community meeting. See you in July. Instead, add these dates to your calendar! JUNE 21 (rescheduled from today, June 7) Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission meeting P&Z will be considering the rezoning needed to proceed with the North Dubuque/Forest View redevelopment. This item has been moved to Thursday, June 21. Join us on June 21 to support Forest View residents. JUNE 22 i Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Communities: A Symposium for Health Care and Community Development Professionals Event registration at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/healthy- neighborhoods-healthy-communities-a-symposium-for-health-care-and- community-development-professionals/ JUNE 24 Women Build Groundbreaking Ceremony with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Find all the event info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/179006342817323/ JUNE 30 Brake the Cycle of Homelessness fundraiser for Shelter House Find all the event info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/377767702694677/ Copyright©2018 Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition,All rights reserved. �nn You are receiving this email because you signed up I I(U�JG at an event or meeting. Our mailing address is: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition 308 E. Burlington St. PMB 121 Iowa City, IA 52240 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list I update subscription preferences I view email in browser 2 uti-14-fir 1P6 Kellie Fruehling From: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition <jcaffordablehousing=gmail.com@mail114.at1231.mcsv.net> on behalf of Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition <jcaffordablehousing@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday,June 14, 2018 9:34 AM To: Council Subject: Register for Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Communities Symposium News and Updates from the Johnson County Affordable Is this email not displaying correctly? Housing Coalition! View it in your browser. JOHNSON COUNTY Affordable Housing Coalition Here's a message from Vickie Miene of the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy about the upcoming Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Communities Symposium on Friday, June 22. Dear Colleagues, Let's talk! I know that you represent networks of people and organizations who appreciate the many social, economic and environmental factors that shape health. I know you all want to make a difference — so that everyone can live their healthiest life 1 possible! Communities who work together can accomplish great things! Let's share ideas and develop a plan to improve health in the Iowa City area! Please join us for the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Communities Symposium. This symposium is part of the INVEST Health initiative in Iowa City. Dr Megan Sandel, from Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and Angela Mingo, the Director of Community Relations at Columbus Children's Hospital, will share their experience and ideas with us as we consider how we can best work together as a community to leverage resources and expertise to improve health in the Iowa City area. This symposium will be of special interest to Public Health, Health Care and Community Development Professionals. Please share this opportunity with your contacts in the Iowa City area. Registration details are below. We are looking forward to an exciting day of learning and networking! I hope to see you there!! Vickie The symposium is free, thanks to a grant from INVEST Health and contributions from the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy. Lunch will be provided. More information about the symposium can be found at this address https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/healthy- neighborhoods-healthy-communities-a-symposium 2 Vickie Miene, MS, MA, LMHC Interim Director Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Health Management and Policy University of Iowa College of Public Health Copyright©2018 Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, All rights reserved. I Y i. 1r You are receiving this email because you signed up at an event or meeting. Our mailing address is: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition 308 E. Burlington St. PMB 121 Iowa City, IA 52240 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list I update subscription preferences I view email in browser 3 Vii$' 1P7 Kellie Fruehling From: City of Iowa City <CityofIowaCity@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 12:01 PM To: Kellie Fruehling Subject: Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Week in Iowa City SHARE Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web page. City of I ()WA I Ty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 06/13/2018 Contact: Stefanie Bowers, Equity Director Phone: 319-356-5022 Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Week in Iowa City jUneteentk Ftemempir FREEDOM WEEK JUNE 18-23 MONDAY,JUNE to V '1 Know Why the Caged Bird Reads" iji I ale/lif 5:00-6:30 pm I The Englert Theatre TUESDAY,JUNE 19 n. fea:, • "Linkedln:To Break FUNK DADDIES Every Chain" lib UNION BAPTIST CRUSDERS 5:00-7-30 pm I SugaPeach,North Liberty DRILL T EAM WEDNESDAY.JUNE 20 � DREAM DIVAS "No More ) CHARISM Motherless Children" DJ STORM 5 00-6 00 pm I ICPL Meeting Roam A FRIDAY,JUNE 22 Trailblazers Dinner 6:30-9.30 pm I Radisson Hotel& COMMEMORRTiNG THE END OF SLAVERY Conference Center.Coralville Tickets are in and canet JUNE 23 NOON purchased in advance at eventbrite,com>Search"Tradbbzcrs" erFdian 1bD 5 PM MERCER PARK. IOWA CITY FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OUR FREEDOM WEEK EVENTS.VISIT IL_J JNETEENTH WORDF I 1 The Iowa City community will mark Juneteenth, the anniversary to commemorate emancipation from slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, with Juneteenth Freedom Week, a series of events happening June 18-23, 2018, that will end with a community commemoration at Mercer Park. • Monday, June 18: Reading of"I Know Why the Caged Bird Reads"from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Englert Theatre, 221 E.Washington St. • Tuesday, June 19: Networking event"Linkedln: To Break Every Chain" 5 to 7:30 p.m. at SugaPeach, 650 Pacha Pkwy, North Liberty. • Wednesday, June 20: Panel event"No More Motherless Children" 5 to 6 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Meeting Room A. • Friday, June 22: Trailblazer's Awards Dinner 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 1220 1st Ave, Coralville. Ticket are $40 and available online. • Saturday, June 23: "Other-Mothering: It Takes a Village" Celebration Noon to 5 p.m., at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Drive. "Other-Mothering: It Takes a Village"will be the theme of the 8th annual Iowa City area commemoration and is inspired by the nurturing or fostering of children who are not biological offspring of the guardian. This event is free, and will feature activities for the entire community to enjoy, including food and beverages, entertainment, children's games, prizes, a health fair, historical and contemporary information and much more! Watch the video to learn more. For a complete list of activities and programs, visit icjuneteenth.wordpress.com. Special thanks to sponsors Johnson County Social Services, Community Partnerships for Protecting Children, the City of Iowa City, and Veridian Credit Union. For questions, contact Johnson County Community Projects Specialist LaTasha DeLoach at 319- 688-5708 or email Ideloach(cr)co.johnson.ia.us. ` Y i.� ` ,r ir .Cif , w , J r .4 tii ol, .. , ... _1 m•illi it rra ,gw I . - — 4 0 June 23rd Mercer Park il Juneteenth R ' Celebration Noon- 5 p.m. 2701 Bradford Dr. f Watch the video to learn more about the Iowa City Juneteenth Celebration. 2 1P8 Kellie Fruehling From: City of Iowa City <CityofIowaCity@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Tuesday,June 12, 2018 11:01 AM To: Kellie Fruehling Subject: Attend the 'Call to Action' Community Climate Meeting O SHARE Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. City of I OvvA CI Ty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 06/12/2018 Contact: Brenda Nations, Sustainability Coordinator Phone: 319-887-6161 Attend the 'Call to Action' Community Climate Meeting How will ycLu take WEDNESDAY Climate action? JULY Action Plan JAILL, COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING 2018 b p.m. • Meeting Room A Iowa City Public Library ICGOV.ORG/CLIMATEACTION 1 Discover how you can get involved in the rollout of Iowa City's Climate Action Plan during an upcoming community meeting. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St. Iowa City's Climate Action Plan will identify actions across several categories that the community can take to reduce its carbon footprint. Items include everyday habits, like transportation, diet and consumption, to larger community development opportunities in our buildings and neighborhoods, as well as initiatives to improve social equity. People are encouraged to come and learn more about the steps needed to put the Climate Action Plan in motion, and identify their role in helping to carry it out. The Climate Action Steering Committee, representing a variety of community groups and organizations, has been working to develop Iowa City's first ever Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which will include ways to achieve community-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets, in addition to creating a more livable, equitable and resilient Iowa City. The plan is expected to go before the City Council this summer. Widespread community input is vital for this effort to succeed.All parts of the community are encouraged to attend, from residents and businesses to nonprofits and organizations. RSVP to the Iowa City Call to Action Community Climate Meeting Facebook event, and sign up for sustainability email notifications at www.icgov.orq/e-subscriptions. To learn more about the Climate Action Today Project, visit www.icgov.org/climateaction. w Questions? 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This event is held each summer and encourages residents to lock their doors, flip on the porch light, and enjoy an evening outside with neighbors and officers from local police departments. Many of our neighborhoods will be hosting special events like block parties, cookouts, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies, with appearances by Iowa City Police Officers, Firefighters, and Herky the Hawkeye! The Iowa City Police Department wants to help promote your neighborhood event. Email details to crime-prevention a(�iowa-citv.orq or call Officer Hayes at 319-356-5273. 1 * H p T I 0 N R L 4, AIL a[1.7.1Th *1831E1 'lat ANNIVERSARY ovinit POLICE • COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS 4914-domm Questions? Contact Us CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY Of llIERATURE STAY CONNECTED: 111131112 SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences I Unsubscribe I Help 2 06-14-18 1 IP10 ses Aar ITT CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org June 7, 2018 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Landfill Operator Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Landfill Operator. Junior Schimmelpfenning IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Rick ss, Chair C . C7 & =in iv :fi a m rn 301 co 0 N IP11 IOWA CITY PARKS &RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES PRELIMINARY JUNE 13,2018 RECREATION CENTER—MEETING ROOM B Members Present: Suzanne Bentler, Steve Bird, Wayne Fett, Ben Russell, Angie Smith, Jamie Venzon,Joe Younker Members Absent: Cara Hamann,Lucie Laurian Staff Present: Chad Dyson, Zac Hall,Juli Seydell Johnson Others Present: Whitney Springer CALL TO ORDER Chairman Younker called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. INTRODUCTION Seydell Johnson introduced Diana Dovenspike to the commission.Dovenspike is an Events Planning Intern for the Parks and Recreation Department. Dovenspike explained that she is a master's student at the University of Iowa working toward a Sport & Recreation Management degree. She has been working closely with the RAGBRAI committee as well as planning events for the Farmers Market. She said that her favorite event to date was the soft opening of Riverfront Crossings Nature Play area held on Tuesday,May 29. The contractors and crews were invited to bring their families to the event. The nature play area was very popular with kids and adults alike. She announced that she will be planning a Lazy Days of Summer 5K later in the summer. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None OTHER FORMAL ACTION: Moved by Smith, seconded by Fett to approve the April 11,2018 minutes as written.Passed 7-0 (Hamann&Lucian absent) PUBLIC DISCUSSION None IOWA WALKING COLLEGE REPORT Seydell Johnson introduced Whitney Springer to the Commission. Springer was a former AmeriCorps volunteer for the department. She explained that the Iowa Walking College is an education program designed by the Healthiest State Initiative, where fellows explore ways to improve walkability in their community. Springer is representing Iowa City and invited all to participate in a walking audit on Sunday, June 17 at 8 a.m. The location for this walk will be along Burlington St.The audit will take approximately PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13,2018 Page 2 of 6 2 hours with a 1-mile walk included. Springer provided links to visit to get more information about the Iowa Walking College and Iowa City's current"Walk Score." Those sites are as follows: http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/resources/communities/walkability/iowa-walking-college https://www.walkscore.com/IA/Iowa City REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF Parks&Recreation Director—Juli Seydell Johnson: • No Smoking Signs in Parks: Seydell Johnson reported that a member from the public expressed concern about there not being enough signage in the parks. At this time, signs are placed near shelters and youth athletic fields.After meeting with the City Attorney and the City Manager, the City Code states that no tobacco signs must be placed at the entrance of any no smoking areas. Staff determined that the designation of a specific entrance to each park would be considered the main entrance.No smoking signs will be added to these locations.There will be additional signs placed in the larger parks. Staff will begin with the larger parks and then go to smaller neighborhood parks.This will take a few months to complete. • Parks&Recreation Foundation: Seydell Johnson updated the Commission on the Parks and Recreation Foundation funds. She reminded commission members that these funds are held at the Community Foundation of Johnson County and that there is both an endowment fund and a charitable giving fund. She stated that the funds earmarked for the dog park are being used to purchase the solar lighting for both Thornberry and Rita's Ranch dog parks. The swim scholarship fund will continue to grow and will be used to offer scholarships to those in need. Seydell Johnson announced that the Foundation just recently received a$10,000 donation for the Riverfront Crossings Park.These funds may be used to provide more shade at the park, as the trees are not large enough yet to provide cover. It may also be used for an outdoor ping-pong table and other outdoor activities.The funds designated to local foods has been used to place water lines to the community garden spaces. Memorial bench funds are held in this account until the benches are ordered and arrive. She also announced that the endowment fund continues to grow slowly.This is the fund that was started by Pete and Dee Vanderhoef.These funds cannot be drawn from until they reach$100,000. It has now reached that point;however,it will not yet be used. Seydell Johnson said that she will be hiring a second intern during the fall semester. She plans to have that person get familiar with the foundation administration as well as possibly rejuvenate fund raising efforts for future parks and recreation projects. • RAGBRAI Update:Planning continues and is going well. There are lots of committees taking care of specifically assigned tasks. She reminded commission that there are a lot of volunteer opportunities on the RAGBRAI website. • Art Projects: Seydell Johnson explained that Backyard Abundance has been meeting with renters of the Chadek Green Gardens.The plots will be reconfigured prior to next season.The Public Art Committee has given funds for a public art piece to be placed in the center of those gardens, hopefully this fall.The Public Art Committee has also sent out a call to artists for create an art project for the farmers market,either at the Washington Street entrance or possibly something inside the ramp.The goal is to brighten up the space.That project will likely begin in late summer or early fall.Younker asked what the Chadek Green plans entail. Seydell Johnson explained that there will be walkways,raised beds,as well as varying sizes of plots offered. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13,2018 Page 3 of 6 Recreation Division Superintendent—Chad Dyson • Dyson reported that the department is in full summer mode with summer camps,playgrounds, teen dynamics and other program beginning this week. Staff have been busy with training sessions for summer employees.He stated that staff will work in cooperation with the library on teen programming. Staff is also working on the first draft of the fall activity guide. • Dyson reported that from a project standpoint, lighting at baseball fields will take place soon.The Boys Baseball Organization will be purchasing the lights and donating to the City.He also noted that the footings for the solar lights at the dog park have been poured. He also reported that Mercer Park Aquatic center has been shut down for a couple of weeks as contractors work on the air conditioning system. Seydell Johnson announced that Amanda Opitz, the Communications Supervisor for the department will be resigning in July. She and her husband are moving to Little Rock, Arkansas after he was offered a fellowship for a magazine.Applications will be taken for this position through July 2. Parks Division Superintendent—Zac Hall: • Hall reported that fields A,B, & C at City Park have been removed and heavy seeding is taking place now. • Hall noted that bike racks will be placed at Thornberry as the request of Frisbee golfers. • Hall announced that students from Southeast Junior High again painted the Longfellow tunnel. Staff is very pleased with the outcome. CHAIRS REPORT: Younker said that while he was not able to attend the Pheasant Hill Ribbon Cutting Ceremony,he heard a lot of great feedback. Seydell Johnson said that there was a nice turnout. COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ATENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bentler, seconded by Fat,to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion passed 7-0. (Hamann&Lucian absent). PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13,2018 Page 4of6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD KEY: X= Present O= Absent O/E= Absent/Excused co NAMEn N .Nr .N. N o ,-., -1. oo °o N ~ M --- 0000 f\-1 N N 71:4 ."-I .,,,,I H TERM r-." ' .w C O C G 7 C .\r " r ce �` O� - .Nr -- N en O EXPIRES `-I o Suzanne 1/1/17 X X X X X X O/E X X O/E NM X Bentler Steve Bird 1/1/22 * * * * * * X X O/E X NM X Larry Brown 1/1/18 X O/E X X X X * * * * * * Clay 1/1/18 X X X X X X * * * * * * Claussen Wayne Fett 1/1/19 X X X X O/E X X O/E X X NM X Cara 1/1/20 X X X X O/E X X X X X NM X Hamann Lucie 1/1/10 * WE X O/E O/E X X X O/E X NM X Laurian Ben Russell 1/1/22 * * * * * * X O/E X X NM X Angie Smith 1/1/18 X X X O/E X X X X O/E X NM X Jamie 1/1/20 X X X X O/E X 0/EX 0/EX NM X Venzon Joe Younker 1/1/20 X X X X X O/E X X X X NM X NM= No meeting LQ= No meeting due to lack of quorum *= Not a member at this time PRELIMINARY IP12 Iowa City Telecommunications Commission 05/21/2018 Meeting Minutes Minutes Iowa City Telecommunications Commission May 21, 2018—5:30 P.M. City of Iowa City Cable TV Office, 10 S. Linn St. -Tower Place, Level 3A Call to Order Meeting called to order at 5:30 P.M. Members Present: Derek Johnk, Matthew Brenton, James Pierce Members Absent: Paul Gowder, Laura Bergus Staff Present: Ty Coleman Others Present: Gerardo Sandoval, Bond Drager Recommendations to Council: None Approval of Minutes: Brenton moved and Pierce seconded a motion to approve the April 23, 2018 minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Announcements of Commissioners: None. Short Public Announcements: None. Community Internet Project: Johnk said he appreciated having the Community Internet Project on the agenda and that he looked forward to hearing what the community group would report in future months as its efforts continue. Consumer Issues: Johnk noted the one issue reported in the packet and that it had been resolved. Coleman said the issue was ultimately the responsibility of the apartment complex property owner, but that Mediacom worked to assist with getting lines in order so that service could reach the residents. Mediacom Report: Coleman reported that he had not received any information from Mediacom. Local Access Reports: Sandoval reported that PAW had recently completed a joint project with Iowa Dance Week and that they've enjoyed working with the organization. PAW is also working with a student from Kabul, who has created a kindness wall. The student had created a similar wall in Kabul, Afghanistan, wherein people could leave clothing and other Page 1 of 3 PRELIMINARY Iowa City Telecommunications Commission 05/21/2018 Meeting Minutes necessities for those in need. The wall also features a mural with bright colors and inspirational messages. Sandoval said the wall is one of PATV's retaining walls and that PATV staff is capturing the process. Sandoval said that the PATV Underground series continues and that an event will be held on June 1, 2018 with an open gallery and live music. Drager referred to the Library Channel's report she brought to the meeting. She said that it is Local History Month and that the Library is celebrating Irving Weber Days, which features interesting lectures. Bond said one lecture featured photographs of Iowa City taken in the 1970's by a local photographer who has captured the same shots in 2018. Drager said the lecture attracted a large crowd. Drager mentioned a fun, short video the Library had created to promote its summer reading program. The video and information about the program can be found at http://calendar.icpl.org/summer-reading-program. City Cable TV Office Report: Coleman referred to the report the Cable TV Office had submitted in the meeting packet. Coleman said Cable TV Office staff had begun covering the Friday Night Concert Series concerts, which kicked off with a concert by the City High and West High jazz bands. He noted that the series is being held in a different location this summer, due to work being completed in the Ped Mall, and that concerts will take place on Iowa Avenue between Dubuque St. and Clinton St. Coleman also mentioned the Meet the Candidates programming that was available for voters to be able to quickly learn about the candidates for the upcoming primary election. Adjournment: Brenton moved and Pierce seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Adjournment was at 5:40 p.m. Page 2 of 3 PRELIMINARY Iowa City Telecommunications Commission 05/21/2018 Meeting Minutes TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 12-MONTH ATTENDANCE RECORD Gowder Bergus Kilburg Johnk 06/26/2017 o/c x x x vacant 07/24/2017 Meeting not held due to lack of quorum. Brenton 08/28/2017 x x x x vacant 09/25/2017 x x x x vacant 10/23/2017 x o/c x x vacant 11/27/2017 x x x x vacant 11/30/2017 x o/c x x vacant Special meeting 01/22/2018 Meeting not held due to lack of quorum. 02/26/2018 x x x x vacant 03/26/2018 x x x x vacant Pierce 04/23/2018 x x x x x 05/21/2018 o/c o/c x x x (x) = Present (o) =Absent (o/c) =Absent/Called (Excused) Page 3 of 3