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Home My WebLink About2003-01-09 Info Packet CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY January 9, 2003 www.icgov.or9 I ,SCE'' NEOUS I IP1 Tentative Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: State Legislature IP3 Memorandum from City Manager: Upcoming for 2003 IP4 Memorandum from City Manager: Economic Development Strategy - Revisited IP5 Letter from Hillary Sale to City Manager: Support that CDBG Funding be Allocated for Housing Inspection/Code Enforcement Purposes IP6 Letter to Waste Haulers from City Manager: Dumpsters IP7 Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager: 28E Agreement - University Heights Public Safety Dispatch - Update IP8 Memorandum from JCCOG Human Services Coordinator and Planner Long to City Manager: HUD's Homeless Continuum of Care Funding Decision IP9 Email to City Manager, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director, and Neighborhood Services Coordinator from Jean Walker: Melrose/Grand Avenue Traffic Study [staff response included] IP10 Memorandum to Library Board of Trustees and Library Director from Assistant City Attorney Matthews: Library Board Authority re: Lease of Real Estate IP11 Building Permit Information - December 2002 IP12 Memorandum from Customer Service Manager: Utility Discount Program Statistics - FY02 and FY03 J PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES I IP13 Housing and Community Development Commission: December 19 IP14 Iowa City Human Rights Commission: December 17 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE ACCEPTED ON JANUARY 21 CONSENT CALENDAR IP15 Patti Santangelo: January 11 Soup Supper City Council Meeting Schedule and January9.2003 C~TY OF IOW^ C~T¥Work Session Agendas www.icgov.org TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS · MONDAY, JANUARY 13 Emma J. Ha/vat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session · Budget · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Emma J. Ha/vat Hall 8:00a - 12:00p Special Council Work Session · Budget · MONDAY, JANUARY20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday - City Offices Closed · TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Emma J. Ha/vat Hall TBA Special Council Work Session 6:30p City Conference Board 7:00p Regular Council Formal Meeting · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 County Administration Building 4:00p Special Council Work Session · Joint Meeting: Cities of Coralville and North Liberty, Iowa City School District, Johnson County Board of Supervisors · MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Emma J. Ha/vat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session - Budget- Boards, Commissions, Committees and Program/Event Organizers · TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session · Budget Meeting dates/times/topics subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation Council Meeting Schedule City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 6, 2003 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: State Legislature You may have occasion to be in Des Moines during the legislative session. Attached are some "pointers" Jf you choose to visit at the State Capitol. cc: Depadment Directors mgdmem/legislature.doc Steve Atkins From: Susan Judkins [SusanJudkins@iowareague.org] Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 10:36 AM To: CityVoices Subject: RE: Tips for Capitol Visits/2-12-03 Legislative Day Registration Ted Tedesco's comment that all legislative meetings are open to the public is correct. Cities are especially affected by Ways & Means and Local Government committee meetings, but many times there are specific issues affecting us that are addressed in other committees such as Appropriations, Judiciary, State Government, Commerce, Economic Growth or Transportation. Here are a few pointers that can be helpful to know when at the capitol: *visitor parking is available in various lots to the east and south of the capitol, or along the street where specially marked. A parking garage west of the capitol on Grand Avenue is still under construction, and I don't know if it will be ready for use during this session. Parking can be tight; plan to arrive early when you can. *You must use one of the public entrances on the ground floor of the capitol and will be required to go through a security check similar to what is experienced at the airport. It's relatively painless. *There is a kiosk in the east hall of the ground floor of the capitol that sits just outside the Legislative Information Office. Typically there are daily calendars for the House and Senate printed on yellow paper that can be found in this kiosk. This lets you know the planned time and location of various meetings if you haven't already seen that information on the web. *Public coat racks are available outside of Room 19 or at the west end of the second floor. *T!/pical meeting rooms include: - Room 19 (the Reagan Room) on the ground floor, east hall Room 116 or 118 on the first floor, east hall - other rooms behind the House and Senate chambers *Rooms behind the House and Senate chambers can be reached by walking through the chamber (but only around the sides, not down the central aisle) if the legislators are not in session; otherwise, these rooms can be accessed only by stairway on the north (House) or south (Senate) ends of the first floor. *City officials representing their cities' views typically do not need to register as a lobbyist to visit with legislators at the capitol. Ask us if you have questions about this. *You should not stop to visit with a legislator in the House or Senate chamber beyond a brief "hello"; more lengthy discussions should occur in the rotunda (the open area on the second floor between the chambers) or other places outside the chamber. Forms are available on tables in the rotunda or in the lobbyist lounges on the second floor to send a note in to your legislator. *In committee or subcommittee meetings, legislators sit at the table; visitors sit or stand around the sides of the meeting room. In a subcommittee meeting, sometimes visitors will be invited to sit at the table but wait for an invitation. *Visitors may speak only when specifically invited by a committee member. Subcommittee meetings are less formal and there can be more conversational interchange. *"Suitable attire" is required of visitors. Men and women are safe in a suit; either dresses, skirts or pants are all right for women. *Cell phones should be turned off or placed on silent or vibrate ring only when in a committee meeting or watching debate. Konni and I look forward to seeing city representatives at the capitol this year. Let us know when you are planning to come when you can, and we can have information available that will help you to best help us on specific issues. Not only do we watch for key committee meetings, but sometimes SUBCOMMITTEE meetings are where important work happens and we can help you know when and where those are occurring. We welcome your participation throughout the year, but especially on LEGISLATIVE DAY which is 2/12/03. Another registration form will be included in the 1/10/03 Legislative Bulletin if you've not already registered. 1 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 7, 2003 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Upcoming for 2003 1. Revisit alcohol ordinances - March 2003 2. Homeland security - likely to have significant City involvement in fulfilling new federal regulations. 3. Storm water management - file permits/applications with Federal EPA by end of the year. 4. Downtown Historic Preservation Study - review 5 Public Power initiative/study 6. Collective Bargaining agreements 7. Annexation Plan - area in/around Airport 8. Water Plant - tour and community open house: into production 9. Airport - come to agreement on the long-term financing and management 10. Wastewater Plant - tour and community open house 11. Development Code review mgdmem/u pcoming03.do¢ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 7, 2003 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Economic Development Strategy - Revisited In December 1999, the City adopted an Economic Development Strategy that outlined policy and actions for a stronger economic development role for the City with the overall objective of growing the tax base. The following information prepared by our Planning/Economic Development staff identifies the areas within economic development targeted by City Council and briefly highlights some of the accomplishments that have occurred since 1999. 1. Business Friendly Community · The Council has taken proactive steps to encourage business through the adoption of five new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and creation of three economic development funds. · The City's development code is under review. Staff is working to make the code more user-friendly and reduce barriers to development wherever possible. Completion of the code review is scheduled for 2003. · The Council Economic Development Committee is making approximately 100 business visits. These visits are designed to provide the Council with a first-hand view of the business climate. 2. Retention and Expansion · Redevelopments of commercial areas within the community include the Iowa Avenue Streetscape, downtown pedestrian plaza, Northside Marketplace, and Sycamore Mall. · Examples of expansions of existing businesses include Seabury & Smith, Procter & Gamble, ACT, Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, Chezik Sayers Auto, and Hawkeye Welding. · Capital improvements (infrastructure) within the community have suppoded the retention and expansion of local businesses and/or will provide for economic opportunities (e.g., First Avenue, Scott Boulevard extension, water and sewer treatment facilities). 3. Business Attraction · Partnerships have been developed or strengthened with Iowa City Area Development (ICAD), the Chamber of Commerce, the University of Iowa and other organizations to promote and market Iowa City. Some examples of new businesses in Iowa City include Alpla, Owens-Illinois, Gerdin Scott/Six Warehousing, and Farmers & Merchants Bank. January 7,2003 Page 2 · Iowa City is actively working with Cedar Rapids and other communities to promote within the Technology Corridor to attract businesses. Due, in part, to the City's initiatives building permits for non-residential commercial and industrial investments in the community (January 2000 - December 2002) have totaled $111,227,945. The following is a breakdown of these investments by type: · $64,542,139 new industrial and commercial buildings · $31,466,484 additions to commercial and industrial buildings · $15,219,322 alterations to commercial and industrial buildings cc: Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development Joe Raso, ICAD Mark Seckman, Priority-One - Cedar Rapids mgdmem/CC-ecodev doc Hillary A. Sale 1016 East College Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ./~ January 6, 2003 Steve Atkins City Manager City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Steve: As the Chair of the former Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force, I write to indicate my support for your recent proposal that the Housing and Community Development Commission recommend to City Council that CDBG funding be allocated for housing inspection/code enforcement purposes. The members of the Task Force agreed that the City needs to allocate resources to housing inspection. The CDBG guidelines specifically support the use of funds for code enforcement. Moreover, housing inspectors provide a direct benefit to low and moderate income people in our community. Housing inspectors work to ensure the safety, sanitation, and decency of rental housing in our community. In addition, when they work with landlords to determine occupancy limits, the inspectors play a vital role in decreasing overoccupancy. During my time as Task Force Chair, I was persuaded that the overoccupancy of rental units allows for surplus profits on the units. Thus, as overoccupancy increases, the potential use of the property for something like affordable housing decreases. Housing inspectors play an important role in making sure that occupancy limits are respected and adhered to. In sum, I support your attempts to find funding for additional housing inspection staff. If I can provide you with any other information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, , Hillary A~./Sale Cc: City Council Doug Boothroy Karin Franklin Marcia Klingaman Steve Nasby of January 8, 2003 ~'~, C~' Re: Litter around dumpsters Waste Haulers: In recent months, the City has received many complaints regarding overflowing garbage dumpsters and the litter problems created by these dumpsters. The problem seems to result from the lack of cleanup around the dumpsters, which then causes the blowing litter problem. The City feels that this problem is not only the responsibility of the property owner but also the garbage hauler. Property owners are continually asked to clean up the litter created around their dumpsters, but they also need the help and cooperation of their refuse hauler to clean up any mess that is created during refuse collection. We all recognize the time constraints involved in garbage collection, but taking a few minutes to clean up around the dumpsters would be appreciated. Increasing the frequency of collection for some of these dumpsters should also be considered in order to help reduce this litter problem. Given the level and frequency of complaints by downtown businesses as well as downtown patrons, this is a problem that we cannot let get out of hand. More drastic measures such as issuing citations in order to keep Iowa City clean would appear to be our next alternative, notably if the complaints persist. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, City Manager cc: City Council Chuck Schmadeke Doug Boothroy Rodney Wails Bud Stockman Bob Shaver mgr/Itrs/haulerltr doc 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240- 1826 · (3191 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356 5009 IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IA 52240 (319) 356-5275 FAX # (319) 356-5449 "An Accredited Police Department" DATE: January 8, 2003 TO: City Manager FROM: Chief of Police ~ RE: 28E Agreement - University Heights Public Safety Dispatch - Update In the later part of 2002 the Iowa City Police Department was contacted by Brian Shimon, the Chief of the University Heights Police Department, to explore the possibility of providing their department with emergency dispatch services. Captain Widmer reviewed the requirements necessary to complete the tasks involved, as well as determining a cost for providing the services. A 28E Agreement is needed to provide the service. The City Attorney's Office is reviewing the proposed 28E. The City Council of University Heights is in favor of the 28E and is awaiting acopy for their review and approval. After the City Council of University Heights has reviewed the 28E our City Council can consider this proposal. The service requested is a service that the Iowa City Emergency Communication Center is able to provide. The cost Captain Widmer quoted to University Heights will cover the cost of the service to be provided and a yearly review. TO: Steve Atkin. s, City Manager FR: Lind .ay~n, JCCOG Human Services Coordinator Stev~(~ng, Community Development ~,/ RE: HUD's Homeless Continuum of Care Funding Decision The state of Iowa (with the exception of Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Sioux City) applies for Balance of State Continuum of Care funding for housing and support services programs that serve people who are homeless. At the local level, we complete the Continuum of Care document for our area along with grant applications for programs. These are sent to the state (Iowa Dept. of Economic Development [IDED] and the Iowa Coalition for Housing and Homelessness) that then combine all the local Continuums of Care into one document. This document and grant applications are then sent to the HUD field office in Omaha for our region and the federal HUD office in Washington DC for consideration of funding. On December 18th, the state was notified that Iowa was not allocated any funds for Federal FY 03 (Iowa's share was approximately $4.4 million dollars that funds 12 continuing programs and 3 new programs) from this process because the state Continuum of Care document was incomplete and was not scored high enough to be considered for funding. The state contends that complete applications were sent to Omaha and Washington DC. The Omaha office did receive two complete copies. The application received at the HUD office in Washington was missing pages. On December 20th, the Iowa Depar-[ment of Economic Development faxed (and mailed) a letter to Ray Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at HUD indicating that Iowa intended to appeal the recent HUD decision. Also, on December 20th, staff from Congressman Leach and Senator Harkin's offices met with HUD staff. A letter from Senators Grassley and Harkin was sent on December 24th to Mel Martinez, Secretary of HUD. The state has been investigating what happened and a draft formal letter of appeal has been reviewed by legal staff at IDED, the Attorney General's office and congressional staff and forwarded to the Governor's office. It was sent yesterday. The Local Homeless Coordinating Board (LHCB) and City staff are keeping updated on the situation and will report any new information to you. Attached you will find examples of letters sent. Citymanagermemore:CofCfunding 1.7.03 December 20, 2002 Mr. Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary Community Planning and Development Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 Dear Assistant Secretary Bemardi: I am writing to express our deep concern about HUD's recent decision not to fund any portion of the "State of Iowa - Balance of State Continuum of Care" application submitted by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED). As illustrated by the "Continuum of Care: Project Priorities" chart found in our application, much is at stake. Based on HUD's estimated pro rata share of $3.9 million in funding for the area covered by our application, plus an additional $500,000 for ranking a new permancmt housing program as the number one priority, twelve programs currently funded by HUD would not have their funding renewed and three new programs serving victims of domestic violence and youth would not be funded under HUD's current decision. We understand that the likely reason for HUD's decision was the reported absence of critical material which had been prepared for our application. We are actively reviewing the cimumstances regarding this issue, and expect to file an 'appeal as soon as we are able to discern and document the facts related to our case. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Mary Lawyer Interim Director cc: Honorable Governor Thomas Vilsack John Garrity, Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs Patricia Carlile, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Needs /~ Patricia McCauley, Nebraska State Office / William H. McNamey, Des Moines Field Office / Senator Tom Harkin Senator Charles Grassley Representative Jim Leach Representative Tom Latham Represent.ative Jim Nussle Michael Blouin Page 1 of 2 · Linda Severson From: Candace Peters [cpeters@meccaia.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 11:36 AM To: jclhcb@meccaia.com; Star Advisory Group Subject: Richard Bender, Harkin-Grassley letter sent ....Original Message From: Bender, Richard (HaM To: ~Rndace p~ters Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 10:58 AM Subject: RE: Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board Below is a copy of the text of a Harkin-Grassley letter sent December 24, 2002 Hon. Mel Martinez Secretary Department of Housing and Rural Development 451 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Dear Secretary Martinez: For a number of years, Iowa, like many states, submits a combined grant application covering most of the state for Homeless Continuum of Care funds. Under HUD's estimation of the area's pro rata share of funds and extra funding for a first ranked permanent housing program, the portion of Iowa covered might expect to receive was around $4.4 million for twelve continuing homeless programs and four new proposals. This sum represents a very large share of the governmental funds available to assist homeless individuals and families in the portion of Iowa covered. I need not tell you how crucial these funds are for the most needy, the homeless. Unfortunately, HUD recently decided to provide no funds under the Iowa Department of Economic Development request because the material reviewed lacked a critical portion of the application. That material was available in HUD's Nebraska field office but historically only the material in Washington is formally considered. Fault is not the issue. Meeting the needs of Iowa's homeless is crucial. We expect the State of Iowa to soon formally appeal the decision to not fund the application. We urge that you take a personal interest in this matter and do all that you can to restore needed homeless funding to Iowa. We appreciate your consideration of this crucial matter. Sincerely, 12/27/2002 Page 2 of 2 Tom Harkin Charles Grassley U.S. Senator U.S. Senator ..... Original Message ..... From: Candace Peters [mailto:cpeters@meccaia.com] Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 8:5! PM To: Bender, Richard (Harkin) Subject: Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board Dear Mr. Bender, Please review the attached memo with concerns relative to this weeks HUD announcement of the 2002 continuum of care awards. Your immediate attention is requested to the matter of the balance of state application submitted by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) not listed as being funded for the 2003-2004 year. Candace Peters Chairperson Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board 12/27/2002 Marian Karr IP9 From: Jeff Davidson Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 2:06 PM To: 'Jean Walker' Cc: Steve Atkins; Marcia Klingaman; *City Council Subject: RE: Melrose/Grand Avenue Traffic Study Jean, it has taken longer than we expected to get the budget and scope of work hammered out with the consultant, Earth Tech. We are working on it currently and I expect to have it ready in the next couple of weeks. The 6 month timeframe will begin when the committee commences its activities; we will endeavor to get done sooner than 6 months if we can. You will receive all committee materials as a member of the committee; there have been no committee activities or materials circulated at this time. The University's representatives are Larry Wilson, David Ricketts, George Hollins, Hugh Barry, Ken Davenport (UIHC), and Barbara Eckstein. Let me know if you have any questions. ..... Original Message ..... From: Jean Walker [mailto:walkersic@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 1:46 PM To: Steve Atkins; Jeff Davidson; Marcia Klingaman Cc: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Melrose/Grand Avenue Traffic Study Dear Steve, Marcia, Jeff: I am wondering when the Melrose Avenue-Grand Avenue Area Traffic Study by the UI and the City (including myself as Neighborhood Representative), requested by the City Council, will commence? On November 1, 2002 I received a note from Jeff to say that he was waiting to hear from the UI. I understand that Jeff, Karin Franklin, Rick Fosse, and Brian Boelk will participate from the City staff. I am wondering if the UI has communicated yet who will participate from their staff and whether a consultant been chosen to assist in the study? I am presuming the six-month study will start at the time of the first meeting of the City and UI personnel, the consultant, and myself and I would very much appreciate if I could be sent copies of any relevant materials shared between the parties prior to that meeting. Thank you, Jean Walker Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 7, 2003 To: Board of Trustees of the Iowa City Public Library Susan Craig, Library Director From: Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney Re: Library Board Authority Re: Lease of Real Estate This memo is provided in an effort to clarify the Board of Trustee's contractual authority with respect to leasing of space at the new library building. Our office concludes that the City Council must review and approve any leases entered into for rental space in the premises. In 2002 the Iowa Court of Appeals issued a decision in Nolte v. Brown Memorial Library and City of Dumont, ruling that a contract made by a city library board to buy real estate is not enforceable unless it was approved by the city council. This Court of Appeals decision is not a published opinion but can serve as a guide on the issue. Iowa Code {}392.3 states in pertinent part that unless otherwise stated in the ordinance establishing the agency, contracts and agreements entered into by administrative agencies are subject to review and approval by the council. In its decision, the Appeals Court first looked at the board's authority to contract as set out in the town's applicable ordinance. The powers and duties of the town's library board are substantially similar to those set out in City Code Title 11. The Appeals Court determined that the Dumont ordinance did not expressly authorize the board to contract for the purchase of real estate without Council approval. Given the similarities in the subject ordinances, the lack of specific authority for the library board to sell or encumber real estate, and the fact that we are dealing with lease terms for real estate, consistent with the Court of Appeals decision, our office concludes that the City Council should review and approve any lease for space in the library. Let me know if you have any questions or wish to discuss the matter further. cc: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney City council Stephen Atkins, City Manager Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk IPll / BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION December 2002 KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS · Type of Improvement: ADD - Addition ALT- Alteration REP- Repair FND - Foundation Only NEW- New OTH - Other type of construction Type of Use: RSF - Residential Single Family RDF - Residential Duplex RMF - Three or more residential RAC - Residential Accessory Building MIX- Mixed NON- Non-residential OTH- Other Page: 2 City of Iowa City Date: 1/2/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2002 Census Bureau From: 12/31/2002 xx'elatu'~' Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr U~ Stories Units Valuation BLD02-00843 GENERAL MILLS OPERATIC 2309 HE1NZ RD ADD NON 2 1 $240,000 STEEL PLATFORMS FOR HVAC SYSTEMS BLD02-00842 TOWNCREST PLAZA L L C 2302 1/2 MUSCAT1NE ADD NON 2 1 $1,000 DORMER ADDITION SIGN SUPPORT I Total ADD/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $241,000 i BLD02-00772 DAVID M FINLEY 881 PARK PL ADD RSF 1 10 $20,000 GARAGE ADDITION TO SFD BLD02-00793 BARBARA A BENNETT 2123 PLAEN VIEW DR ADD RSF 1 0 $13,873 7.5' X 13' UNHEATED SU2qROOM BLD02-00803 DONALD & CAROL LEIGH 15 BRUNSWICK CT ADD RSF 2 1 $13,299 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION TO SFD BLD02-00738 VALENTINO, RUSSELL S 1106 YEWELL ST ADD RSF 1 0 $12,900 12' X 12' THREE SEASON ROOM BLD02-00808 WADE S & MELISSA P SHRI~ 8 WELLESLEY WY ADD RSF 1 0 $12,000 12'X 18' SCREEN PORCH BLD02-00811 LOREN W & JOANNE L LEAl 1665 RIDGE RD ADD RSF 1 0 $11,800 20' X 26' ROOM ADDITION BLD02~00804 GALBRETH, JANET L 722 BARRINGTON RD ADD RSF 2 1 $10,000 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION TO SFD BLD02-00722 TIMOTHY L HOLMAN & ME 420 FAIRCHILD ST ADD RSF 1 2 $9,500 ADDITION TO SFD BLD02-00846 JOHN ERICKSON 3228 SHAMROCK DR ADD RSF 2 1 $1,600 FRONT DECK ADDITION TO SFD I Total ADD/RSF permits: 9 Total Valuation: $104,972 i BLD02-00800 ENGLERT CIVIC THEATRE I 217 -21 WASHINGTON ST ALT NON 3 0 $309,000 ENGLERT THEATRE LOBBY REMODEL BLD02-00797 STEVE, KATHLEEN A 320 E BENTON ST ALT NON 2 0 $90,000 RESTAURANT BLD02-00830 MARNET PROPERTIES %BE~ 218 WASHINGTON ST ALT NON 2 1 $45,000 INTERIOR TENANT SPACE SHELL OF 1 ST FLOOR BLD02-00787 JASON CAYLOR 522 S GILBERT ST ALT NON 2 10 $35,000 PICK UP & DELIVERY PIZZA PREP KITCHEN BLD02-00496 CHUNG SUN YU 415 S GILBERT ST ALT NON I 2 $25,000 ALTERATION OF RETAIL SPACE TO RESTAURANT BLD02-00826 ZAREI, ZAVASH 320 -22 E BURLINGTON S~I ALT NON 1 0 $2,500 REMODEL INTERIOR OF RESTAURANT BLD02-00831 CHERYL SOBASKI LLC 101 ESCORT LN ALT NON I I $2,500 CANOPY ON COMMERCIAL BUILDING TotalALT/NON permits :7 TotaIValuaflon: $509,000 Page: 3 City of Iowa City Date: la/2oo3 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2002 Census Bureau r p L*'e-o From: 12/31/2002 Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr U_~ Stories Units Valuation BLD02-00779 MCLEAN STREET LLC 321 MCLEAN ST ALT RDF 2 10 $65,706 DUPLEX CONDO CONVERSION BLD02-00742 GREG ALLEN 619 E BURLINGTON ST ALT RDF 2 2 $20,000 CONVERT FOUR UNITS TO A DUPLEX I TotalALT/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $85,706 i BLD02-00822 THOMPSON, JEANNE 916 S SUMMIT ST ALT RSF 2 1 $35,695 CONVERT DUPLEX TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING REMODEL 1 ST FLOOR BLD02-00819 WILLIAM G & BARBARA M 718 S SUMMIT ST ALT RSF 1 0 $29,250 KITCHEN REMODEL AND ENCLOSE PORCH BLD02-00836 WADE S & MELISSA P SHRI~ 8 WELLESLEY WY ALT RSF 2 1 $17,000 BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD BLD02-00834 BRIAN & CYNTHIA MEYER 1632 TOFTING AVE ALT RSF 2 1 $10,345 BASEMENT F1NISI4 BLD02-00622 DANIEL LEICK 2211 NEVADA AVE ALT RSF 1 2 $1,938 WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN SFD BLD02-00794 NEWMAN & KRISTI ABUISS 1428 BU1LESH AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $1,000 ADD THREE NEW WINDOWS. TWO 1N FAMILY ROOM AND ONE 1N THE BATHROOM Total ALT/RSF permits: 6 Total Valuation: $95,228 BLD02-00827 TERRY L STAMPER HOLDIN 1075 FOSTER RD FND 1LAC 1 0 $0 FOUNDATION FOR DETACHED GARAGE Total FND/RAC permits: 1 Total Valuation: $0 BLD02-00810 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 10 NOTTING HILL LN FND RDF 1 0 $0 FOUNDATION FOR DUPLEX(BUILDING F) LOT 263(10-12) Total FND/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: SO BLD02-00761 LOPAREX INC 2000 INDUSTRIAL PARK R NEW NON 1 2 $52,900 DETACHED CHEMICAL STORAGE BUILDING TotaINEW/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $52,900 BLD02-00809 GREG ALLEN 820 IOWA AVE NEW RDF 3 2 $339,753 DUPLEX WITH TWO CAR GARAGES BLD02-00857 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 201-03 MANCHESTER LAN NEW RDF 1 2 $241,908 DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES BLD02-00814 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 11 NOTTING HILL LN NEW RDF 1 2 $241,253 DUPLEX WITH TWO CAR GARAGES 11-13 NOTTING HILL LANE BLD02-00813 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 10 NoTTING HILL LN NEW RDF 1 2 $220,000 DUPLEX WITH TWO CAR GARAGES 10-12 NOTTING HILL LANE Page: 4 City of Iowa City Date: 1/2/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 2/m002 Census Bureau t, From: 12/31/2002 Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr U_~ Stories Units Valuation BLD02-00815 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 24 NOTTING HILL LN NEW RDF 1 2 $209,305 DUPLEX WITH TWO CAR GARAGES 24-26 NOTTING HILL LANE Total NEW/RDF permits: 5 Total Valuation: $1,252,219 i BLD02-00767 APEHOUSE L C 330 RIDGELAND AVE NEW RMF 2 10 $1,003,720 10 PLEX APARTMENT BUILDING WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING 330-32-34-36-38-40-42-44-46-48 RIDGELAND AVE TotalNEW/RMF permits: 1 TotalValuafion: $1,003,720~ BLD02-00833 ARTISAN CUSTOM HOMES 84 CRABAPPLE CT NEW RSF 2 I $450,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00806 JASON LEE 1237 WILD PRAIRIE DR NEW RSF 2 1 $239,190 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00828 PLUM GROVE ACRES INC 2847 HICKORY TRL NEW RSF 1 1 $215,298 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00821 GLENN WEIMER CONSTRU( 4645 DRYDEN CT NEW RSF 1 1 $200,000 S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE BLD02-00856 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4685 DRYDEN CT NEW RSF 1 1 $193,098 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00832 KEVIN KIDWELL 1308 PRAIRIE GRASS LN NEW RSF 1 1 $182,553 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00802 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 34 LINDEMANN DR NEW RSF 2 1 $168,404 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00823 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 15 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF l 1 $164,228 S.F..D. W/TWO CAR GARAGE BLD02-00840 STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCT1 1449 LANGENBERG AVE NEW RSF 2 1 $163,277 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00820 STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTI 1457 LANGENBERG AVE NEW RSF 2 1 $139,165 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00838 THIRD STREET PARTNERS I 1611 WETHERBY DR NEW RSF 1 1 $135,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD02-00805 NEW DIMENSION HOMES O 319 PADDOCK CIR NEW RSF 1 1 $90,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE Total NEW/RSF permits: 12 Total Valuation: $2,340,213 BLD02-00656 B&L PROPERTIES 1233 -35 ESTHER CT REP RDF 1 2 $6,500 WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN RDF Total REP/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $6,500 i BLD02-00807 DAXDANIEL LLC 715 IOWA AVE REP RMF 2 0 $5,490 REPLACE ROOF WITH SHINGLE ROOF P~ge: 5 City of Iowa City Date:1/2/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2002 Census Bureau ~xpt~'e-o-~ From: 12/31/2002 Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation I Total REP/RMF permits: l Total Valuation: $5,490 ] BLD02-00824 JAMES E & KIMBERLY A H't 3224 WASHINGTON ST REP RSF 1 0 $7,269 ATTIC FIRE REPAIR Total REP/RSF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $7,269 GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 50 VALUATION: $5,704,217 Date: 2-Jan-03 To: City Manager and City Council ~,,~.,,..~ ~ From: Dianna Furman, Customer Servici~ Mar~ger Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics - Fiscal Year FY 02 and FY03 All Water Total Services Sewer Discount Water Tax Sewer Refuse Recycling Total Month Discount Discount Accounts Discount Discount Discount Discount Discount Discounts FY 02 Jul 116 84 200 835.52 41.99 760.56 658.05 224.70 2520.82 Aug 127 94 221 896.00 44.90 857.69 701.10 239.40 2739.09 Sept 128 93 221 1023.68 51.25 980.49 808.71 276.15 3140.28 136 107 243 1043.84 52.35 999.90 827.17 282.45 3205.71 Nov 136 113 249 1106.56 55.47 1060.23 836.38 285.60 3344.24 Dec 142 117 259 1151.36 57.77 1103.34 867.14 296.10 3475.71 Jan 147 122 269 1164.80 58.20 1116.29 879.45 300.30 3519.04 Feb 146 124 270 1216.32 61.09 1165.83 913.26 311.85 3668.35 Mar 148 122 270 1184.96 59.39 1135.68 879.45 300.30 3559.78 Apr 153 118 271 1205.12 60.32 1155.07 925.57 316.05 3662.13 May 154 126 280 1207.36 60.37 1157.23 943.72 322.55 3691.23 Jun 156 132 288 1254.82 62.91 1202.48 1049.62 360.77 3930.60 FY02 Totals 1689 1352 3241 $13,290.34 $666.01 $12,694.79 $10,289.62 $3,516.22 $40,456.98 FY 03 Jul 112 113 225 932.26 46.57 892.16 695.24 238.99 2,805.22 Aug 118 115 233 1,006.18 50.07 963.26 769.48 264.52 3,053.51 Sept 123 121 244 1,042.02 52.03 997.76 783.00 269.12 3,143.93 Oct 129 122 251 1,068.90 53.45 1,023.62 803.25 276.08 3,225.30 Nov 122 127 249 1,129.38 56.57 1,081.80 907.87 312.09 3,487.71 Dec 126 128 254 1,133.86 56.68 1,086.11 816.75 280.72 3,374.12 Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 May 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Jun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 FY03 Totals 730 726 1656 $6,312.60 $315.37 $6,044.71 $4,775.59 $1,641.52 $19,089.79 cc: Kevin O'Mally Mari/Utili~/NewDiscountMonthlyFY03.xls MINUTES PRELIMINARY/DRAFT HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2002 -6:30 PM I IP13 I CIVIC CENTER-LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM Members Present: Jerry Anthony, Lori Bears, Amy Correia, Mark Edwards, Matthew Hayek, Rick House, Jayne Sandier Members Absent: Morgan Hoosman, John Deeth City Council Members Present: None Staff Present: Tracy Hightshoe, Stephen Long Others Present: Jesse Burns Call to Order Amy Correia called meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Approval Of The November 21, 2002 Minutes Motion: Bears moved that the minutes of November 21, 2002 be approved as submitted. Hayek seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 6-0. (Sandier not yet present) Public/Member Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda None Monitoring Reports Hannah's Blessing - Daycare Expansion (Hoosman) - Hoosman not present. Staff reported that the project is scheduled to open February 1, 2003. There is a minor shortage of funds. The bank will secure a loan for the needed $10,000 of remaining repairs when a business plan is completed. All that is left to do is interior carpet installation and construction of a backyard fence. Neighbors got together and built a retaining wall. A director has been hired and they are maintaining a waiting list for the daycare. EHP- Shelter Coordinator (Deeth) - Deeth not present. Staff reported that funds were used for the Shelter Coordinator position to provide case management, intake and referral for homeless and near homeless persons and families. EHP has been spending the award in equal monthly installments. EHP will change their name effective January 1, 2003 to the Iowa City Shelter House. AI~ committee members will also be on the mailing list for their biannual newsletter. City of Iowa City-Housing Rehabilitation (Edwards) - No information on housing rehab but is reporting information on the Neighborhood Center at Broadway. The landscaping project is done; it looks great and corrected an erosion issue. They also removed a fence that had been a safety concern with neighbors and police. A new chain link fence will be constructed and new playground equipment will be installed. Garden Prairie LP-Affordable Rental Units (Correia) - Correia reported they have closed on enough lots for14 units, and all but $20,000 to $ 25,000 has been spent. There is an application in for State Home Funds and Low Income Housing Tax credits; there will be more information in March. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship- Affordable Rental Units (Anthony) - Anthony was unable to get specific information regarding this FY02 project, but received information about the rehab and acquisition project. Commission members had questions regarding GICHF's current 2 projects. Requested an update on all funds unexpended. Members requested information on Longfellow Manor and the use of FY02 and FY04 funds and how that affects prior awards. Correia handed out a memo concerning Housing Criteria for CDBG/HOME funded Projects from Steve Nasby and also a memo from City Manager for information regarding staff's intention to apply for CDBG Funding for code enforcement for FY04. A memo by Council Member Kanner concerning code enforcement was also handed out. Sandier Arrives. OLD BUSINESS Recaptured Funds Policy Correia opened informal discussion of the draft policy. There was discussion among all committee members concerning several variables. Commission members did not want to single out LIHTC applicants from other projects who rely on outside sources of funding to make their projects viable. Members recommended that all projects that rely on other required sources of funding be treated equally under this new policy. As CDBG funds must be spent on a timely basis (less than a year for many projects), but HOME allows a five year period before funds must be spent, the commission recommended having two separate requirements. This would recognize the complexities involved in housing construction. The commission also discussed how many times an applicant can apply for required, other sources of funds before the recapture of local funds. The Commission decided that they did not want to automatically recapture funds if the first round of outside funding failed. Will discuss this matter at the next meeting. Commission members wanted the flexibility of evaluating the project and determining if the project's success would be greater in the next subsequent funding round before automatic recapture. Correia asked Hightshoe to take the committee's thoughts and comments and bring a revised policy back in January for review. Correia had a question about the City Manager's memo. The 10% increase in the number of rental units from 1990 to 2000, is there a breakdown of what the rental units rent for? I.e.: what is the percentage of those that rent for fair market rate? Hightshoe didn't believe the City had this information. Hayek questioned the proposed $4.00 inspection fee; what is the current fee and how large is the Housing Inspection Office currently? 4 employees currently staff the office. He noted the amount doesn't seem that large except when it is applied to large property owners and thus can become a burden and cost will be passed down to renters. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: House moved to adjourn meeting. Edwards seconded motion. Motion passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:45PM. Shared\pcdLm/nutesLhcdc\ 12-19-02.doc MINUTES ~ IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION DRAFT/PRELIMINARY EMMA HARVAT HALL (City Council Chambers) 410 E. Washington St. December 17, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lisa Beckmann, Paul Retish, Lucia Page, Jan Warren, Charles Major, Nick Klenske, Keri Neblett, Bob Peffer, Rick Spooner MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF MEMBERS: Heather Shank 1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Beckmann asked for approval of or any changes in the minutes from the November 26th meeting. Changes will be on the second page, first paragraph. Peffer should be changed to Page with regard to a comment on display setups. Under New Commissioners the name Billy should read Billie. Motion to approve amended minutes by Warren and seconded by Neblett. Motion: Minutes unanimously approved. 3. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: None **Billie Townsend introduced herself to Commission members. Townsend works at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the office of the Dean. Commissioners also introduced themselves to her. 4. Consider a Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session based on §21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are require or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and pursuant to Chapter 216 of the Code of Iowa and §2-2-4 of the Iowa City Municipal Code which requires that complaints of discrimination, reports of investigation, statements and other documents or records obtained in the investigations, shall be closed records unless the Human Rights Ordinance specifically permits disclosure. Motion made by Warren and seconded by Page. Motion passed unanimously by role call. 5. Consider a motion to take no further action in case #14-14-0106 and close the file: Motion made by Neblett to reluctantly take no fudher action in this case. Seconded by Page. Motion passed 7-2 vote. Peffer and Retish opposed. 6. NEW BUSINESS: Awards and Certificates for persons leaving the Commission: A certificate was given to Page and plaques were given to Major and Warren recognizing their effort on the Commission. Beckmann expressed thanks for all their hard work. Co-sponsorship of Arabian Human Rights Day: Information regarding this event is in the packet. Shank was contacted by AsmaTaha regarding this event. She asked whether the Commission was interested in co-sponsoring this annual event celebrating the life of her father who was killed by the Sudanese government for his more liberal views of Islam. The Arabian Human Rights Day will take place on January 18th in the Wayne Ritchey Ball Room. Motion to co-sponsor this event made by Retish, seconded by Neblett. Motion passed unanimously. Annual MLK Service-January 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church: Shank spoke highly of past services and she wanted the Commission to be aware of this great event that was in previous years was held at Old Brick. Cultural Diversity Festival-February 23rd: Beckmann asked what role we are to play in the festival. Shank stated that the Commission usually provides information. While Shank called the organizers and asked for a booth she has not heard back from them as of today. Beckmann would like to wait till the January meeting before asking for volunteers to staff the booth for this event. There was a brief discussion about possible means of attracting people to the Human Rights table. MLK Celebration: Shank stated that she had talked with Jessie Villalobos and the National Conference for Community & Justice (NCC J) will have a Martin Luther King celebration in Iowa City this year. Villalobos would like to have the entire Iowa City community involved, including the Commission. Shank asked whether the Commission wanted to co-sponsor this event. Tim Wise is the keynote speaker. The affirmative action office is putting together the reception that will be held at the Union. This does not necessarily require work other than attending. Motion made by Peffer to co-sponsor the MLK Celebration and seconded by ??. Motion passed unanimously. Latino/a Conference: Shank informed the Commission of the upcoming conference and announced that there will be a planning meeting on January 27~h if anyone would like to attend. Beckmann stated that she felt Commissioners might want to attend planning meetings closer to the event. Her opinion was based on her understanding that not much was accomplished in the early planning meetings last year. Warren suggested a sub-committee be involved in the early planning to save Shank some time. Retish indicated that he did not know what the Commission's role would be in this and that maybe we're being pretentious and should wait and see if their needs fit our skills. Neblett stated that the Commission was asked to attend the planning meeting though. Warren indicated that she was getting the impression that the Commission was trying to distance itself until it is specifically told of the plans for the event. Beckmann stated that Warren misinterpreted her statement and at no time was there a suggestion that the Commission not be involved in this event or wanted to distance itself. Beckmann agreed with Warren that the Commission should be involved in reaching out to the Latino population. Warren continued that she felt it would be a good idea if someone attended the early planning meeting. Warren also acknowledged that she will be off the Commission but she thought another Commissioner might be able to go. Beckmann asked whether someone would be interested in attending the planning meeting. There were no volunteers. Since there was no response Shank will follow-up with more information and send out an email to Beckmann & Retish later. Beckmann stated that the Commission should be sponsoring this. Peffer said that he would know more about his schedule closer to the meeting. Comments on Case Readings: Retish asked for a meeting with the lawyers in Shank's office to discuss the process the Human Rights Office goes through in its decision making, recommendations, case law and authority it follows. Retish indicated that 99 times out of 100 he agrees with the lawyer's recommendation, although he may not like it. He is frustrated at times and Shank indicated that she is as well. He thought it might be helpful if the Commission had a chance to say if they're dissatisfied and be able to ask what the Commissions options might be as Commission members. Shank stated the Commission could educate. Shank agreed that she too is frustrated over cases. As she has mentioned many times over the last few months disability law especially as it relates to employment is discouraging because it is becoming more and more difficult under the law to prove that a person has a disability. In addition, the Supreme Court is narrowing the effect of the federal statutes. Shank stressed that this did not mean she was giving up. She is doing a great deal of education to encourage people to see how important it is to treat every person with respect. Page asked what happens if two out of three Commissioners read a case and decide one way and the third Commissioner disagrees. Shank stated that the majority decision would stand. She further stated that if the two disagree with the attorney's probable cause determination, then the Commission's decision without the backing of the City Attorney. However, Shank emphasized that the Commissioners can disagree with the attorneys and tell them this, but that will not necessarily change the opinion of the City Attorney's office. Warren asked if the Commission's comments, concerns or disagreements are noted anywhere in the case records so that the complainant knows that the Commission did not agree with the outcome of the decision.. Beckmann stated that there is a difference between the City Attorney's opinion and how it matches up with case law. Warren understood this but she wanted to know whether the complainant and respondent would be made aware of the Commission's disagreement with the opinions/recommendations of the attorneys. Shank responded that this type of situation had never arisen. Retish asked whether a public hearing could take place if the Commission agreed that it should even though the City Attorneys and the Human Rights office did not think the case was litigation worthy? He believes that the sense of having a public hearing, the sharing of the information in the public domain, is an outcome unto itself. Retish further stated the public hearing would be pursued even though it would lose. Shank explained that pursuing a case, knowing it could not be supported under the law as it currently stands could result in litigation against the City. Retish responded that the Commission could lose the case and win the war. Page inquired as to what would happen if all three Commissioners on a team found one way and the attorneys disagreed? Shank said she would discuss it with the city attorney's office to see how it would work out. Shank reiterated that that situation has never occurred. Beckmann asked if it isn't just "bad law" that two or three lay people can make a decision that counters what trained educated professionals are hired to do. She thinks it's just "bad law." Shank stated that when civil rights law were initially passed, the legislature envisioned lay people conducting mediations of disagreements or small investigations. It was the hope of the lawmakers that discrimination could be resolved through conversations. There was no real enforcement of the law and/or damages until Richard Nixon signed the law that allowed for court intervention. Nixon's efforts took place in 1973 and that is when the concept of employment law and the involvement of lawyers. It was not the intent of the original drafters of the law to involve lawyers. Spooner said that he feels he gets conflicting information from the lawyers regarding the cases. He asked exactly what the Commission was suppose to be doing when it made a decision in a case. Shank asked what inconsistencies he believed had been communicated. Spooner asked if the Commission was trying to determine a possibility of probable cause or is it the idea of a probability of probable cause. He stated that he has used different standards and he wants to be consistent when he looks at a case, or what is it that I'm exactly trying to find. Shank stated that the Commission needed to look at the elements and the facts of the case and ask whether it is more likely than not that discrimination occurred. Shank indicated that she would ask the City Attorney to attend the next meeting to help explain the issues. Shank is anxious to have all of the Commissioners' questions answered. Retish concluded that it was apparent that there was a recent disagreement of opinion on a case. He believes there is a problem between the lawyers and the Commission. He suggested that we ALL get together and have the Human Rights office explain to the Commission exactly how the process works and how our jobs are intertwined. He further stated that he wants to be able to help the complainant even if the law or decision goes against them, but he's not sure how to go about it. Shank reminded Retish that complainants that do not prevail in the administrative process have the option to take their case to court. Retish added that a lot of people would not go that route, as they don't have faith in the legal system. Retish said that the bottom line is that they (the complainants) came here for satisfaction. Shank stated that the HR office does not represent either party to a case, as the staff employees are neutral investigators. She further added that not every case involves discrimination. Spooner stated that he feels frustrated but he understands that although it may seem unfair at times, he is glad that the law is in place. Beckmann suggested that maybe a special meeting should be scheduled with the attorneys. Retish asked about a suggestion Shank raised at an earlier meeting regarding skits depicting discriminatory and nondiscriminatory scenarios to assist in the training of the Commission. Shank indicated that Pittman has resigned to spend more time at home so the off~ce is very busy right now. Retish stated that he would wait to meet with the Human Rights office staff. 7. OLD BUSINESS: Job Fair Progress- Retish talked about a meeting he attended at the Workforce Development Center representing the Education Committee. The Committee decided to break up into three sub- committees: (1) Employer Group, (2) Grant Opportunities, (3) Job Skills. Shank attended the job skills meeting. It is the intent of this group to put together tables at the Eastdale Mall with volunteers to assist interested people in filling out applications, draft resumes, how to interview, write a cover letter etc. In addition, the group wants to educate employers and employees on how cultural differences may fit into the interview process. The final date for the Job Fair has not yet been determined, but on the 14th of January there will be a meeting between the employer group and the skills group to update each other on their progress. Retish said that the Job Force has started a program where they will have luncheon meetings for employers and offer some training. He hopes that we can eventually work with both sides, but we have started with employers. Shank urged Commission members to get involved since the Commission is a co-sponsor and it would be terrific if the Commission members worked with community members on projects like these. Beckmann asked Shank to put this issue on the agenda next month and she would ask for volunteers to work at that time. Sexual Orientation: Beckmann informed the Commission that she drafted the letter that was discussed at the last meeting encouraging other Commissions to add sexual orientation to their ordinances. The letter will be sent out December 18~h and there is a February 1s* deadline for responses. Shop with a Cop: Shank reported that she met with Matt Johnson and he told her that the Police Department uses the word holiday as opposed to Christmas in the advertisements. He further stated that the people that signed up for the program were from different religions and cultures. Shank said that the State Police Association organized the Shop with a Cop program. Retish suggested the actual shopping day be changed to a time other than Christmas. Beckmann asked if anyone would like to assist Retish in working on this issue. Retish said that he would speak with a community relation's police officer and report back. Breakfast surveys: Warren talked about the survey data and indicated that Major's term was up and he was unable to finish the project. Warren asked whether the survey was going to be modified before Diversity Day and if so, who is going to do it? Major admitted that he did not finish the analysis but he would give the materials to Beckmann. Beckmann created a spreadsheet to enter the data and she asked for assistance in entering the date. Retish mentioned a person at ACT that could possibly be of help. HR Breakfast: Memo from Phil Jones. Beckmann would like this item tabled until the next meeting. Warren noted that the memo isn't really from Phil Jones. Jones, Warren noted, just sent the memo to Retish. 8. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS: Neblett spoke of a magazine that she has called "Diversity Ink. Com" and she is leaving it with Shank if anyone is interested in looking at it. Major said that he has enjoyed being on the Commission for the past five years. He is disappointed that more ordinance changes weren't made, but perhaps in the future. He also stated that he was disappointed that Senator Grassley did not speak up publicly and make his position clear regarding how he stood on Trent Lott's comments. Warren stated that she too has enjoyed her time on the Commission and the many opportunities it has given her and the Commission does important work in the community. Page stated that she has enjoyed her time on the Commission and feels that she gained a lot more that she has put in. Retish no report Beckmann no report Klenske no repod Spooner no report Peffer no report 9. STATUS OF CASES: Shank reports that there are cases down in legal, and several cases are almost finished. Warren asked if anything would happen with the case she just finished reading between now and the end of her term. Shank stated that she should know something soon. Shank also stated that Pittman's last day is January 29 and Shank wilt miss her. '10. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Peffer to adjourn, seconded by Klenske. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Marian Karr r~ From: Patti Santangelo [psantang@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 10:08 PM To: council@iowa-city,org; nbeuter@ci,coralville.ia.us; vsa@icccvb,org; jclhcb@meccaia.com; carolt@inav, net; adrian@isc-unlimited,com; brian-loring@ncjc.org; cher-weaver@uiowa,edu; cdeprosse@earthlink.net Cc: sstutsma@co.johnson.ia.us; rbignellic@iowacity.gannett.com; newsroom@press-citizen.com; joe@joebolkcom.org; Ernie_Lehman@iowa-city.org; dlundell@ci.coralville.ia.us; cindy.chapman@gazettecommunications.com; psantang@hotmail.com Subject: Good Food - Good Music Good Food - Good Music A Soup Supper followed by a Gospel Music Concert will be held at First Christian Church (900 Lincolnshire Place, Coralville, IA) this Saturday, Jan. 11. Homemade chili, vegetable beef and vegetarian vegetable soups will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by a concert of familiar gospel music which will be presented jointly by the UIHC "Heartbeats" chorus and the FCC "Disciple Strings" at 7:30 p.m. Ail are invited to enjoy an evening of family entertainment. Soup plus drinks and dessert will be served in the lower level Community Room. Prices are $6 for adults, $2.50 for children aged 6-10, and children 5 and under are free. A nursery will be provided during the concert. This is the first concert to be presented in the new building! I have tickets if you are interested. They will also be available at the door. Patti Santangelo 338-5550 621-0289 (cell) Donate to charity for free http://www.quickdonations.com/ Help support a favorite cause at http://http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?memberid=6671&causeid=836 Patti Santangelo psantang@hotmail.com