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IP3 Memorandum from Police Chief: 2016 and 2017 St. Ambrose Traffic Study
IN Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Mid -Year Budget Work Session and
Participatory Budget Exercise Summary
IP6 Memorandum from Historic Preservation Commission Chair: Clinton Street and
Railroad Depot Historic District
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August 16, 2018
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Date Time Meeting Location
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
4:00 PM
Special formal/Executive Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Work Session
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma 1.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session - Joint Mtg. -
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Johnson County Bd. of Supervisors
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Monday, October 15 2018
4:00 PM
Reception
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
4:30 PM
Joint Meeting
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
5:00 PM
Work Session
Emma J.
Harvat Hall
7:00 PM
Formal Meeting
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
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Special Formal / Executive Session 4:00 p.m. — separate agenda posted
City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Emma J. Harvat Hall - City Hall
Following 4:00 p.m. Special Formal
• Review 2016 and 2017 Police Department traffic stop data with Dr. Chris Barnum of
St. Ambrose University [IP#3]
• Pre -budget kick-off discussion [IP#4]
• Consider elevating hourly staff wages to $15/hour or more within two years
• Clarification of Agenda Items
• Information Packet Discussion [August 9, August 16]
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
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IP3
TO: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
FROM: Jody Matherly, Police Chief
RE: 2016 and 2017 St. Ambrose Traffic Study
DATE: August 11, 2018
The Iowa City Police Department has collected demographic data on traffic stops since 1999. The
first analysis was in 2004 titled "Traffic Stop Practices of the Iowa City Police Department:
January 1—December 31, 2002." The research team was from the University of Louisville and this
report was frequently referred to as the Louisville study.
In 2006, ICPD hired Dr. Christopher Barnum, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal
Justice and Director of Graduate Studies Masters in Criminal Justice at St. Ambrose University,
to conduct an in-depth analysis to better understand operational trends in the department. The goal
was to reduce the traffic stop disproportionality and gain the confidence and trust of our
community, especially the minority community. Dr. Barnum conducted an analysis on data from
2005 to 2012 and presented the results to the Iowa City City Council on June 16, 2014. He
presented the 2015 data analysis results on April 19, 2016.
Dr. Barnum met with some ICPD officers in 2014 and 2016 to explain the methodology and results
of the findings. According to then ICPD Chief Sam Hargadine, "the officers asked concerned
questions and were genuinely interested in the results of the analysis. Concerns nationwide about
police misconduct and the perceptions of police by the entire community do weigh heavily on the
minds of the officers. It is my belief that ICPD officers continually strive to improve the ways in
which they serve."
In 2015 and 2016, ongoing professional development included training specifically on race based
traffic stops, implicit bias and diversity. In 2016, ICPD officers received training in diversity,
discrimination and cultural competency. Titles of some of the classes were Affordable Housing
Conference and Working Together in a Diverse World. All officers received training in Fair and
Impartial Policing and Biased -Based Policing via online courses.
In January 2017, Police Chief Matherly was hired and immediately implemented a strategy to
address DMC. It consists of three components 1) Education and Training: courses in cultural
competency increased from 257 hours in 2016 to 1132 hours in 2017. A $450,000 grant was
obtained to address gender bias in investigations. 2) Community Outreach: while ICPD continues
a tradition of successful community policing strategies, the department has enhanced its problem -
oriented policing and increased involvement in social organizations and community groups. The
goal is to educate the public and continually reassess what the community wants and expects from
their police agency. 3) Deployment of Resources: we continue to develop robust intelligence
systems so crime trends can be quickly identified and communicated to patrol officers. To simply
saturate minority neighborhoods, stop drivers for minor violations, arbitrarily search vehicles for
weapons and drugs does not statistically produce more results than stopping white drivers. Such
tactics do nothing more than erode trust with the minority community. Instead, officers are
encouraged to conduct traffic enforcement in areas where high crash rates occur and address
residents' traffic complaints.
In late 2017, an ICPD committee was formed to develop strategies to reduce DMC, increase
community trust, improve internal communication/education regarding DMC, and develop
creative and supportive ways for our officers to be more effective at their jobs. One of the
committee's initiatives is the B.U.L.B.S. program, a partnership with local repair shops to help
those who cannot afford to repair burnt out lights on their vehicles by replacing the bulb for free.
Such a program can have a positive impact and alleviate fear that drivers may get stopped for
defective equipment and have their vehicle searched.
Emphasis has also been placed on the recruitment of minority candidates for police officer
positions to more accurately reflect the racial demographics of the Iowa City community.
There is more work to do in addressing disproportionality in traffic stops according to the St.
Ambrose study results in 2016 and 2017. However, in 2017 there was a significant reduction in
the disproportionality in outcomes such as citations and searches, which is encouraging. The ICPD
will continue to identify where disparity exists that we have influence over and address it in a fair
and consistent manner.
Iowa City Police Traffic Study
Brief Summary
Prepared by:
Chris Barnum
St. Ambrose University
July, 2018
Iowa City Police Traffic Study
For several years now, the City of Iowa City has partnered with St. Ambrose University
to develop and implement an analysis of the Iowa City Police Department's traffic stop activity.
The current investigation focuses on evaluating stops made by the ICPD between January 1 st,
2016 and December 31st 2017. These analyses center on evaluating two broad categories of
discretionary police conduct: (i) racial disparity in vehicle stops—instantiated as racial
differences in the likelihood of being stopped by the ICPD and (ii) dissimilarities across racial
demographics in the outcome or disposition of a stop.
To evaluate the racial demographics of stops, our research team utilized driver -population
benchmarks fashioned from roadside observations and census data. A benchmark should be
thought of as the proportion of minority drivers on the roads in a given location. In plain terms,
the benchmark is a standard that can be used to judge the percentage of minority drivers that
should be stopped by the police when no bias is occurring. In Iowa City, the population
characteristics of the city was divided up into one -square -mile units called observation zones'
(see figure one below).
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deployed to monitored traffic at several locales within selected zones. The observers watched
traffic at various times of the day ranging from 7:00 am until 2:00 am. To date, observers have
logged more than 65,000 observations from locations across the city. Results show a high degree
of inter -rater consistency between observers across all zones. The observational benchmarks are
currently being updated with additional observations in several zones.
The process of comparing police data to benchmarks is straight forward. It centers on
identifying differences between the demographic percentages from ICPD traffic stop data and
benchmark information. Any positive difference between benchmark values and police data
signifies disproportionality or an over representation of minority drivers in the data. Although,
disproportionality can indicate bias or discrimination, it does not necessarily do so. It is possible
for disproportionality to occur for a number of legitimate reasons, including differences between
racial groups in driving behavior, vehicle condition, drivers' license status and so forth.
Our methodology makes it possible to track disproportionality by area, by time of day, by
duty assignment and by individual officer. While this method serves as a useful tool in assessing
disproportionality, please keep in mind that the method is only an estimate of disproportionality
in police activity, not a certainty. This stems from the fact that the analyses are predicated on
differences between stops and benchmarks, and that benchmarks are formed from samples of the
drivers on the roads in a given area and time. Consequently, like any sample, a benchmark may
be associated with a degree of sampling error.
2016 Analyses
Figures 2 and 3 below give the number of 2016 ICPD traffic stops by observation zone
for days and nights. The information indicates that for each time frame, most ICPD traffic stops
were made in the downtown area (zone 21) followed by the Broadway -Wetherby areas (zone
29).
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Figures 4 and 5 below give the percentage of minority drivers stopped and corresponding
benchmark values for observation zones for both days and nights. In the figures below, any
positive difference between the percentage of minority drivers stopped and benchmark values
signifies disproportionality. In general, the information suggests that levels of disproportionality
tended to be lowest in areas where the most stops were made and the highest levels of
disproportionality were found in locations where relatively few stops were made.
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Officer Level Analysis:
We calculated a disparity index for each officer making more than twenty-five stops
during 2016. The index consists of two ratios and was calculated by comparing the ratio of
minority stops to minority benchmarks divided by whites stops to white benchmark values. A
disparity index value equaling 1.00 indicates no disproportionality in stops, while values greater
than 1.00 suggest disparity. The disparity index values can be interpreted as fractions or ratios.
For instance, a disparity index value equaling 2.0 indicates that the odds were twice as likely that
the officer would stop a minority driver as a non -minority driver (given the benchmarks). An
index value of 4.0 suggests the odds were four times as likely that the officer would stop a
minority driver as non -minority driver, and so on.
Figure 6 gives the disparity index values and number of stops for ICPD officers making
at least 25 traffic stops in 2016. The blue horizontal line in figure 4 indicates 100 stops, the red
dashed line shows the median for the department and the black dashed line gives the 90`s
percentile for the department. The information in figure 6 suggests that a single officer's
disparity index value is notably higher than other officers making traffic stops in 2016.
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2017 Analyses
Figures 7 and 8 below give the number of ICPD traffic stops by observation zone and
once again indicate that most ICPD traffic stops were made in the downtown area (zone 21)
followed by the Broadway -Wetherby areas (zone 29).
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Figures 9 and 10 below give the percentage of minority drivers stopped and corresponding
benchmark values for observation zones for both days and nights. As before, any positive
difference between the percentage of minority drivers stopped and benchmark values signifies
disproportionality. The information once again suggests that levels of disproportionality tended
to be lowest in areas where the most stops were made and higher in areas where relatively fewer
stops were made.
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2017 Officer Level Analysis:
We again calculated a disparity index for each officer making more than twenty-five
stops. Figure I 1 gives the disparity index values and number of stops for ICPD officers making
at least 25 traffic stops in 2017. The blue horizontal line in figure 4 indicates 100 stops, the thick
red dashed line shows the median for the department and the thin red dashed line gives the 90'b
percentile for the department. The information in figure 11 shows that a single officer's disparity
index value is notably higher than other officers making traffic stops in 2017. Please note that
this is not the same officer depicted in the 2016 chart.
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2016 and 2017 Stop Outcome Results
Stop Outcomes Results: We used an examination of stop outcomes to assess disproportionality
in citations, warnings, arrests and consent searches. As the name implies, a stop outcome gives
information about the consequence of a stop. An example is whether or not a driver received a
ticket as a result of the stop. In what follows we measure disproportionality using an estimator
called an odds ratio. This estimator is a measure of effect size and association. It is useful when
comparing two distinct groups and summarizes the odds of something happening to one group to
the odds of it happening to another group.
The odds ratio values shown in table I indicate that in 2016 Iowa City officers were
slightly more likely to issue a citation to minority drivers than others but were also significantly
more likely to arrest minority drivers and to ask for consent to search their vehicles. In 2017 the
same trend continued, however officers did not make enough search requests for analyses to be
performed (there were only 12). This information suggests that officers significantly decreased
requests to search vehicles in 2017.
Table 1 department outcomes and univariate odds ratios by vear
Odds Ratio
2005
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2007
2010
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The information in table 1 also suggests that the odds ratios for search requests and hit rates have
generally remained constant since 2013 indicating that levels of disproportionality did not
change much for these outcomes during this period of time. The odds ratios for citations
decreased recently, from 1.4 in 2016 to 1.07 in 2017. The information for arrests shows generally
a decreasing trend in the level of disproportionality since 2013. Here, in comparison to white
drivers, the odds that a minority member would be arrested during a traffic stop decreased from
2.3 in 2013, to 1.5 in 2016, however the odds did increase slightly to 1.82 in 2017.
Conclusions
This study examined the traffic stop behavior of the Iowa City Police Department using traffic
stop data from 2016 and 2017 -more than 24,000 stops. The investigation focused on two broad
categories of discretionary police conduct: (i) racial disparity in vehicle stops and (ii) disparity in
the outcome or disposition of a stop. Findings from the examination of disproportionality in
vehicle stops show an increase in disproportionality from stops made in 2015. Additionally, the
results of the analyses for stop outcomes indicate some racial disproportionality in certain
outcomes -including moderate amounts in arrests and search requests (lesser amounts in
citations). Future analyses should focus on assessing disproportionality found in certain
observation zones. This work should include updating observational benchmarks in these areas.
This work is currently being done.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 1P4
�� MEMORANDUM
Date: August 16, 2018
To: City Council
From: Ashley Monroe, Assistant City Manager
Re: Mid -Year Budget Work Session and Participatory Budget Exercise Summary
Staff is responding to City Council's desire to provide additional opportunities for the community to
weigh in on public expenditures. A memo from Simon Andrew in the April 19, 2018 Information Packet
identified options for participatory budgeting exercises and noted the success of the "Breakfast on a
Budget" event held in January 2018 in conjunction with the January Budget Work Session. Taking
direction from these efforts, an idea for an educational forum plus engagement activities evolved.
Participants would be provided a summary of budget considerations and a picture of overall City
Financial health, and then actively help prioritize community objectives at the start of the budgeting
process. It was vital, during this activity, to communicate the connection between community
participation and projects, programs, and services being prioritized in the City budget and strategic plan.
The 'Chip In' event held at City Hall on August 6, 2018 engaged approximately fifty residents in
prioritizing current strategic plan goals and sharing ideas for what efforts should be prioritized in the
City budget. Participants viewed posters with examples of projects and services that would align with
each of the seven Strategic Plan goals. They were asked to use ten counting chips to vote in jars below
the seven Strategic Plan goals to signify how they might "budget" their priorities. A vote with a single
red chip identified their top priority goal. Residents could also label a map to choose areas that need
improvement and were able to write-in specific ideas and suggestions. Staff were on hand to respond to
resident questions and comments. Childcare, provided by Parks and Recreation, was also available for
participants to encourage further participation from families.
To facilitate alternative methods of participation, residents were also able to take a survey closely
aligned with the in-person engagement activities. Nearly 600 survey responses (590) were received
during the week-long survey period. Approximately half of these respondents submitted comments and
suggestions for budgeting priorities.
The following summary provides the results of the in-person meeting and online participation. With the
understanding that this information may not be fully representative of all perspectives in Iowa City, it is
the largest focus upon budgetary priorities in recent memory. Council may choose to use this
information to identify suggestions for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget. Full survey results and
all meeting results and comments are attached for reference.
Top Strategic Plan Goal Priority
Online
In -Person
Total
#1: Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy
117
8
125
#2: Encourage a Vibrant and Walkable Urban Core
58
6
64
#3: Foster Healthy Neighborhoods throughout the City of Iowa City
144
6
150
#4: Maintain a Solid Financial Foundation
79
2
81
#5: Enhance Community Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations
23
9
32
#6: Promote Environmental Sustainability
94
4
98
#7: Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity
133
19
152
648
54
702
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In the online survey, participants were given the task of choosing ten of twenty-five selections as
priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Each of the choices was a tangible idea or project that directly
pertained to one or more of the seven Strategic Plan goals. At the Chip In event, participants voted in-
person on the seven Strategic Plan areas and observed the same selections listed in the online survey.
Collectively, participants selected the ideas below as their top priorities for the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
Top Ten selected areas of focus by online and in-person respondents
Streets and infrastructure
361
Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
340
Encourage equitable and sustainable economic growth
314
Affordable housing needs
302
Support education and workforce programs
274
Build and promote a livable community for all people
268
Support small business and entrepreneurs
226
Historic preservation
209
Support reduction in consumption of goods and minimize solid waste
207
Support organizations helping those with trauma and crisis
205
Over 900 open responses were shared by the public, regarding areas of town that need a bit of attention
or improvement as well as comments and suggestions for programs, services and community
improvements.
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As part of the online survey, respondents were asked to identify a place (street, zip code, park,
intersection, neighborhood) in Iowa City and tell us what should be done in that area. Although all
surveys were submitted and received anonymously, it is possible for staff to link these responses to the
location specified for street repairs, public safety efforts, tree planting, etc. Staff will review and follow
up as needed. Full comment responses for the 'other" item are attached to this memo.
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Q1. What are the most important issues the City should address in the budget this year? (Select up to 10)
Answer Choices
Responses
a. Encourage equitable and sustainable economic growth
41.02%
b. Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
57.63%
c. Support small business and entrepreneurs
38.31%
d. Support education and workforce programs
46.44%
e. Encourage energy efficient buildings
30.68%
f. Historic preservation
26.10%
g. Streets and infrastructure
61.19%
h. Neighborhood park improvements
29.15%
i. Public safety efforts
30.51%
j. Affordable housing needs
51.19%
k. Water utility improvements
17.97%
I. Recreation programs
17.12%
m. Build Emergency Fund
16.44%
n. Reduce property tax levy
23.90%
o. Prepare for impacts of property tax reform
23.39%
p. Seek public and private grant opportunities
20.85%
q. Public safety engagement and education
19.15%
r. Arts & culture
33.05%
s. Build and promote a livable community for all people
45.42%
t. Tree planting
27.63%
u. Support reduction in consumption of goods and minimize solid waste
35.08%
v. Expand equity programs
19.49%
w. Support organizations helping those with trauma and crisis
34.75%
x. Support education and workforce programs
11.36%
x. Fairly distribute environmental benefits and burdens
18.81%
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Answer Choices
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20.53%
78
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15.79%
60
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4.21%
16
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7.11%
27
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38
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161
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#1: Promote a Strong and Resilient Local Economy
117
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58
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144
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79
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23
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94
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2
1
a. Encourage equitable and sustainable economic growth
1
1
b. Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
99
1
c. Support small business and entrepreneurs
1
d. Support education and workforce programs
1
e. Encourage energy efficient buildings
2
a. Historic preservation
2
b. Streets and infrastructure
2
c. Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
3
a. Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
3
b. Neighborhood park improvements
3
c. Public safety efforts
3
d. Affordable housing needs
3
e. Water utility improvements
3
f. Recreation programs
4
a. Build Emergency Fund
4
b. Reduce property tax levy
4
c. Prepare for impacts of propertytax reform
4
d. Seek public and private grant opportunities
5
a. Public safety engagement and education
5
b. Arts & culture
5
c. Recreation programming
5
d. Build and promote a livable community for all people
6
a. Encourage energy efficient buildings
6
b. Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
6
c. Tree planting
6
d. Support reduction in consumption of goods and minimize solid waste
7
a. Affordable housing needs
7
b. Expand equity programs
7
c. Support organizations helping those with trauma and crisis
7
d. Support education and workforce programs
7
e. Build and promote a livable community for all people
7
f. Fairly distribute environmental benefits and burdens
Totals
Notes:
Column B shows chips that were specifically labeled for a particular action
Column C shows total count for each of the seven categories (jars)
Column D shows the number of red chips received by each category Oar)
Column E shows red chips that were specifically labeled for a particular action
Votes Total Red Labeled Red
72 8
2 1c
55 6
75 6 3A
31
2
87
9
2
1
65
4
99
19
4 484 54 3
K
Online Priority Voting
Action
Votes
a. Encourage equitable and sustainable economic growth
242
41.02%
b. Public transportation improvements (bike, bus, pedestrian, other)
340
57.63%
c. Support small business and entrepreneurs
226
38.31%
d. Support education and workforce programs
274
46.44%
e. Encourage energy efficient buildings
181
30.68%
f. Historic preservation
154
26.10%
g. Streets and infrastructure
361
61.19%
h. Neighborhood park improvements
172
29.15%
i. Public safety efforts
180
30.51%
j. Affordable housing needs
302
51.19%
k. Water utility improvements
106
17.97%
I. Recreation programs
101
17.12%
m. Build Emergency Fund
97
16.44%
n. Reduce property tax levy
141
23.90%
o. Prepare for impacts of property tax reform
138
23.39%
p. Seek public and private grant opportunities
123
20.85%
q. Public safety engagement and education
113
19.15%
r. Arts & culture
195
33.05%
s. Build and promote a livable community for all people
268
45.42%
t. Tree planting
163
27.63%
u. Support reduction in consumption of goods and minimize solid waste
207
35.08%
v. Expand equity programs
115
19.49%
w. Support organizations helping those with trauma and crisis
205
34.75%
x. Support education and workforce programs
67
11.36%
y. Fairly distribute environmental benefits and burdens
111
18.81%
Over 50% of respondents selected -
Over 40% of respondents selected
Over 30% of respondents selected
3
In -Person Feedback - Specific Suggestions
Others
supporting
comment
Continue to support Citizen's Police Academy
Continue to support arts programming -arts fest, jazz fest, Friday night concerts
3
Free ramp parking? And bus service during festivals
1
Iowa City would benefit greatly from a community arts center!
1
Free recycling for businesses
Glass recycling
5
Buses on Sunday and evening
5
City repairs roads - why not sidewalks?
Curb cuts
Bus shelters
Lakeside and Lombard St - this is a scheudled bus pick up location but always puddles and ices over
Affordable housing that is really affordable; not TIF -subsidized tiny places, constructed student apartment buildings
1
solar -powered electric taxi fleet
More frequent cleaning of debris from bike lanes (especially Market and Jefferson)
1
Public childcare centers
Credit homeowners for recycling and putting less trash for pick up
What is happening for non -profits in IC? Some AZA $ in last 10 years?
Support STEAM Fab Lab building
3
Fix traffic light at Dubuque and Chruch for southbound left turners onto Church (Make like S. Gilbert and Kirkwood)
More engagement with campus students and community outside of football (example more community/campus
partnerships around arts)
1
Glass recycling
Bus service on Sundays and extended on evenings
1
Support local and community based food system
2
Increase affordable housing
Equity and public transit -path to employment for youth (training program)
Look at %of childcare centers on public transit routes
1
Appreciate the propertytax decrease :)
Try notto waste materials and park playgrounds bytearingthings up if it is okayfor anotheryear or so
Ask communityto offer volunteer time and efforts/skillsto do projects, if possible
1
Expand edible parks
Partner with UI Healthcare and/or Mercyto address housing conditionsthat make kids sick
1
I strongly disagree to reducingthe following roadwaysfrom 4-3 lanes (Gilbert, Church -Benton, Market -Court, Melrose -West
side, First Ave)
1
Appreciate the focus on affordable housing - need more diversity of affordable housing options
1
Appreciate increased attention to racial equity w/policing, parks & rec, Library, especially for youth - need more focus on
staffing w/ people who can build relationships and be welcoming
1
Embrace roundabouts - w/bike lanes and educate drivers/riders
Would love more and bigger trees along 1st Ave /Muscatine, or in new construction areas... big ones, not little trees planted.
:) + more trees in parking lots.:)
Community art center - long time coming - writing is great but there so many other visual arts & crafts need like ceramics
center, metal smithing, sculpture, exhibition space, studios, visiting artists, workshops. We need your help! Arts low acity/
Artifactory + others thank you - you guys are great!
Online Survey Specific Suggestions (Q3) "I have a specific suggestion..."
Speed bumps and sidewalks from brown st. to kimball ave on north gilbert
Iowa City is heading for a crash in the next economic downturn. University is cutting back on spending and will
continue to do so. The nature of higher education is shifting and will limit growth. These two factors will
constrain economic growth. Add in the massive amount of over development of housing, a perfect storm is
LG BT Center
Defund Summer of the Arts
Allocate funding for a permanent amphitheater in the new Riverfront Crossings Park capable of hosting concerts,
similar to the Simon Estes Amphitheater in downtown Des Moines.
More opportunities that financially support artists; mentor or apprenticeship programs for individuals with
SUPPORT ARTS ORGANISATIONS that cultivate the soil for creative solutions and vibrant ecosystem!
Support the Inside/Out Reentry Program
Affordable produce at farmers market, supporting local farmers
A modest performance/theater space that would be affordable for smaller groups to rent.
Approve Pentacrest Garden!!
I highly support the community mural project downtown and would love to see more invested in the arts.
More things like the city-wide mural project. Opportunities for individual artists to engage the community and
Support the cultural projects of Public Space One
To support a vibrant local economy, the city needs to invest in our arts infrastructure. Specifically, affordable
studio space for professional creatives is a demonstrated need. Other Iowan cities such as Des Moines have
successfully invested in local cultural economies by levying hotel taxes, utilizing historic preservation tax credits,
Funding for arts and culture.
Public Space One
Support of local artists an arts organizations that expand the definition of art and move culture forward, like
Public Space One and their Center for Afrofuturist Studies program
Protected bike lanes on busy streets
City streets are unsafe for cyclists
Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project deserves maximum support
More surveillance cameras.
tiny house rezoning
We need advanced manufacturing and clean industry jobs. Food processing and the like. Our economy is too
heavily dependant on hospitality/service jobs and academia. The breweries are a good start but the loss of P&G
Preserve the North Dubuque Parkway approach to Iowa City and develop Laura Drive as the primary and only
access to any commercial development west of North Dubuque Street.
Develop Municipal Art Gallery in ICPL building where rental space exists.
Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) in the winter
More Historic Preservation please -grants for homes is a good place to start
Safe bicycle lanes, trails, etc. to promote bike commuting
Continuing repairs on brick streets such as Brown St
Racial equity tool
Addition of splash pad at court hill park's green space and redesign of play equipment. Reduce financial burdens
on homeowners, it is difficult to live here with such a high cost of living.
Promote urban density and walk ability in the downtown district.
Street lighting in certain areas of Iowa City
Branch libraries. Even a room would be nice. Like Davenport.
Expand fiber optic network from downtown to entire city. 20 mps max is unacceptable for our community.
Fair housing needs to be a priority.
Work on more affordable housing and/or helping homeless.
More bike lanes
Replace Park Road
Eliminating food deserts. Also, improving public transportation to neighborhoods on the outskirts of Iowa City.
Iowa City should have far more bike lanes!
Support more preventative programs, like youth mentoring, that make a big difference over the long-term.
balance gentrification with low income opportunity
Plant and care for thousands more trees, require permeable pavement, and challenge state law reguarding the
Preserve I.C.'s HISTORY alongside DEVELOPMENT.
Support services to families with young children
Bike paths running throughout city. Parking permits in neighborhoods close to downtown for income (if
homeowner=1 or 2 passes for free. If student or commuter, need to buy a pass to park on street). Slow down
Have an end of life care summit
Ensure local service businesses are not pushed out with the new development
Make Iowa City more livable for lower income residents. Provide affordable housing for low income
residents,everything rent is too high. Raise minimum wage in Johnson county/Iowa City,
encourage increased use of public transportation by expanding hours and frequency of bus availability. Public
transportation does not operate at convenient times to accommodate most area workers.
Faster snow removal and residential street repairs.
Think of people who don't have cars. That includes building sidewalks, expanding public transportation and be
more mindful of the services everybody has to have access to. Ex.: the post office is in a very inconvenient
location, and there are things only they can do, like international mail. It would be great to be able to be
More activities for people children and families downtown
Seriously, get a Regional or County Jail/Courthouse/Adminstrative or Superadminstrative with the University of
Install a splash pad at Mercer park
Please stop tearing down historical homes to allow large apartment companies to build luxury apartment
buildings that no one can afford. Historical homes are important, even if they are currently rented by students.
Improving accessibility through new street projects.
Improving online service interactions between government and citizens. Being a paperless and 24 hour City Hall.
Property tax paying industry in the SE Iowa City Industrial Park. No TIF, No incentives. Let's recoup the $14
Reduce disproportionate minority contact by police in the schools; provide services that provide alternatives for
students whose behavior needs addressing and in a way that they can remain connected to their schools.
thin out hickory hill it is choking itself to death ask an arborist
Improve public transportation in the Cardinal Pointe area.
Raise the minimum wage to $15/hr
Minor issue, but could glass recycling be easier in Iowa City?
Please keep making improvements for cyclists/those who bike and walk.
Link Iowa City and Coralville via railroad bed turned to bike path.
Ensure parks are accessible all, including community gardens, which currently are not accessible to wheelchair
An aggressive tree-planting program throughout all the right-of-ways and City owned properties that goes
beyond replacing the recently removed trees and increases our tree inventory by a percentage in the double
Expand bike lanes throughly Iowa City
Modernize and lengthen trail from Greenwood Drive to Old Gold Apartments/Benton St
Elevate diversity programs and arts in our community
Curbside glass recycling.
STEAM Fab Lab
Increase bus service to every half hour, through evening hours and extend service into night, on Saturdays also
into night, and on Sundays. Make routes better functional--combined night routes are currently NOT functional.
Mentorship and apprenticeship programs for person's with disabilities in a field of their CHOICE
community art center (like Open Book in Minneapolis)
Mental health and drug rehab facility to reduce homelessness
Expand univercity program
I would like to see the addition of another dog park located centrally in the Riverfront Crossings Park or
I would like to see some of the left turn arrows and yellow lines, etc repainted more often especially in school
Too many neighborhoods in Iowa City have been taken over by rowdy, disrespectful college students. Iowa City
is not a friendly or safe community for single, adult women. Iowa City should work with the University on
programs to reduce street harassment and teach students living off-campus how to be good neighbors. Some of
Re-examine historic home renovation laws with respect to modern energy efficient building techniques
program traffic lights to allow for more flow of traffic on high-traffic roads (Highway 1, Highway 6, 1st Ave,
Build public housing, you spineless dweebs.
Deer harvesting
More bike lanes
Create more splash pads in more neighborhoods
Bocce Courts so that some of the Recreation is for adults.
combining nursing homes with preschool programs.
Homelessness plan
More support/programming to assist the elderly who wish to stay in their homes and cannot afford to move to
an assisted living facility, including programs/grants to help with fixing up their homes and keeping them
Remove Illegitimately-Recruited/Hired SUI President Herald
protect more open spaces before they become more housing
Improve Stormwater Managment - Green Infrastructure (Coralville/North Liberty do it)
updating transit bus lines
A program to help "rehabilitate" those who have evictions on their record to make them more desirable tenants
and open options for affordable housing for those who have had missteps or who have been victimized by bad
I'm troubled by the uptick in the construction of luxury apartments and disturbing lack of affordable housing
options (particularly for students & young people and immigrant & migrant populations). I really want to see
more initiatives to provide affordable housing in progressive and scientifically proven-effective ways. And for
Street repairs
Support Arts Iowa City and the Artifactory
I would like to see an end to the Every Light Red policy. Even small towns in Missouri know how to time lights.
Have a student do a study on how much carbon Iowa City contributes by forcing everyone to idle for several
install dedicated bike infrastructure that serves all users. Sharrows on Gilbert which has 12,000 cars a day is not
enhance/promote active transportation
Emergency Services Youth Camp
More empowerment/engagement with the Black community on all levels
Put trash cans by bus shelters. Affordable housing throughout city.
Steam room
Support creation of a facility for working community artists.
City Beautification
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reopen the Benton Street recycling center and resume recycling plastic bags
Maintain and grow green spaces and belts
Repair, upgrade and retain the historic family rides in City Park. They are a unique and wholesome outdoor
recreational opportunity. des in City Park. This a unique wholesome recreational
Repair more streets!
Training public works staff in building science and related code enforcement issues.
dedicated bike lanes (as main transit paths around the city)
Free public transit city wide
Increased Community outreach/interaction with police
Provide property tax credits each year to home owners under a certain income level when the homeowner
makes improvements or repairs to their homes (ex: up to a $1000 credit for approved improvements of
$10000). Property taxes in IC are a serious budgetary consideration, and home owners often have to forgo home
maintenance/improvements in order to pay property taxes. We've become a city of haves and have nots, an
expensive city, with expensive construction/repair costs for labor. Offering tax relief to help maintain homes
residential street repair
Public and affordable housing
Fiber optic. Surrounding towns already have it.
Nothing specific at this time
Please make sure Historic Preservation is a priority
Streets
Build a Training Center for the Fire Department.
Demilitarizing police and sheriff equipment
Public transportation
Build new streets maint bldg. has been in works for quite awhile
Partnership between public safety and services for seniors in difficult living situations
The City clean up the wetlands/ water retention area in Olde Towne Village that isn't functioning properly. Storm
City buses running later than 7 pm on Sat. night and running on Sunday.
No projuct, just comment: without affordable housing, public transportation will be very important.
Only one sided parking on Jefferson/Glendale from the split to 7th Ave. Allowing parking on both sides is
Reducing property taxes program. i pay twice as much here than in Los Angeles. Insane.
Reclaiming historic housing as single-family homes
Stop spending my tax money on your pet projects!
Safer and more bike routes
More extra -wide sidewalks especially along major streets.
Work 2 shifts on street/utility upgrades.
Beautification of the east/west Hwy 1/Hwy 6 corridor through southern Iowa City
Continue to support the UniverCity Program
More efficient lighting And geothermal projects
Improve playgrounds in the smaller parks, add outdoor water fountains and make restrooms available 24 hours.
The recent improvements to the recycling program have been great, though there is still much room for
improvement. The fact that we're back to throwing glass and plastic wrap in the garbage is kind of depressing.
community arts center with paid director run by volunteers
bus service on Sundays
build more recreation facilities
I would like to see a sidewalk from Debuque street to connect to the side walk on Westover Look Road.
The arts.
Link job training and creation to sustainability (environmental, energy reduction, etc.) efforts. With the loss of
many utility rebates programs can the city create a partnership to ensure efficiency is not just encouraged but
Start up business incubators
Reduce number of very low income cost burdened families by a locally funded rental assistance program.
Some sort of STEM Outreach Initiative (I'd be willing to help)
Split the "Urban Core" and focus on outlying areas to build more walkable neighborhood hubs
ALTER TAX DETERMINING RATE BY LOCAL SALES. WE LIVE HAPPILY IN 80S WE OWN AND LIVE IN A SMALL UN -
FANCY H OME WE HAVE RENOVATED AND HOPE TO REMAIN IN. TAX IT AT ITS WORTH NOT AS A CASTLE
Resurfacing of crumbling streets.
I would like landlords to clean up and maintain rental property. Too many slum lords.
All new buildings and houses should have solar panels
Swimming pool located on west side of Iowa City
Begin the process of transforming the unused Crandic train line from Coralville to Iowa City into a bike/ped way.
Great use of old rail line to make a safe bike/ped route to downtown.
I do not
Limit Council Meddling in private development
protected bike lanes
bring more businesses to iowa city. Coralville and North Liberty are out hustling us of
protect wetlands in Saddlebrook area
small fenced dog parks added to local parks
Promote bicycle friendly roads and enforce city speed limits
Reduce deer population
Mountain Bike Singletrack in city parks. Specifically Hickory Hills
Fix the streets. The streets of Iowa City are falling apart, especially on the east side. It is frustrating to see the
work being done on the ped mall when the streets are crumbling.
RVAP and DVIP need solid funding.
Upkeep on the Syacmore Greenway! removing invasives and managing growth so as not to negatively impact
Improved bike lanes and paths
Ensure services grow with population
Green Roofs as downtown buildings are getting taller, it helps with environment and city beautification.
MUCH better bicycle infrastructure
Art installations throughout the city
Intersection of Dubuque and Church Streets
pollution comes in many forms, one of which is noise pollution. Let's focus on reducing noise, especially in
neighborhoods (especially related to motorcycles, noisy vehicles, use of power equipment when unnecessary)
How about a Library on the East side of town
Community Art Center
SSMID for IC Marketplace
Bicycle friendly for in -town commuters.
Look at downtown parking-- stop removing free on -street parking, ramps are too expensive for 10 hours a day,
fix the roads
Addition water fountains throught the city especially near and along MU Ps
Build new/additional fire stations.
Don't spend money to spend money. If there's not a demonstrated need, reduce the property tax rate.
Expand mixed-use zoning to encourage development of multiple walkable urban cores, and break-up purely
residential areas that promote commuting and create food deserts
Make streets safe for buses by stopping the road diet plan. We need two lanes each direction on Clinton Street,
two lanes each direction on Mormon Trek, two lanes each direction on Madison, and Washington should be one -
The city should reconsider its zoning laws to expand the opportunities for commercial activity closer to
Benches and shelter at all bus stops - let's provide some dignity to those waiting for the bus to arrive
I just don't want Iowa City to turn into condos.
Find home for Bike Library
special events/venue to support immigrant and minority population
commuter parking lots for City transit riders
Reduce property and other taxes
Better snow removal
Improve timing on traffic lights to improve traffic flow (green house gas reduction). Add right turn lanes to
improve traffic flow in a number of areas throughout Iowa City. (Court St & 1st Ave)
An initiative to begin legislating against the state's oppressive laws, starting with the min. wage cap.
Solar power on more public buildings
Iowa City needs municipal broadband.
Enhance relations between all populations
Expand and connect bike paths
An Arts Center for Iowa City area
Support a comprehensive plan for addressing mental health needs and substance abuse recovery.
More connected bike paths / bike lanes / road diets
More on -street bicycle facilities
Support projects like Iowa City Fab Lab
Better racial sensitivity training for police officers - I know IC is doing well in this regard compared to similar
cities elsewhere, but there is still room for improvement.
Community solar
More accessible and equitable playgrounds
Better safety for cyclists through education of drivers and the public
A public pool on the Far East side of IC, Blackstone restaurant area.
Affordable housing for all.
A community arts center
Aquatic Center
Facilitating pop up business concepts
Temporary brick and mortar retail space for pop up business concepts
Connect Creekside park trail to downtown
I think having dedicated bike lanes would be amazing. I think I bike paths need to be expanded. I think if you've
ever been to Madison the setup they have with bike Lanes is awesome. I really think you should be doing more
to bring in retail downtown. I think we need slike a small Target or an H&M some big names that will bring
space for working artists
Make the eastbound bus stop better: benches, space to wait for a bus indoors. Currently you have to stand
either by trash or smokers. Not friendly to those who are unable to stand. If it was nicer maybe the police
link Benton street bike trail with campus trail.
Replace the affordable housing fund and public-private partnerships with 5,000-10,000 units of mixed -density
Educating public about all the new housing/retail/hotels with so many apartments and store fronts empty
create neighborhood councils that have actual powers instead of top down control by (mostly) white liberals
Increase funding in street repairs.
Top priority: repair and maintain the streets and roads!
Community Canopy. Community members can adopt or sponsor new trees around the city so that we can help
close the canopy. Does not need to just be in front of the person's house. A Community Canopy Corps for Iowa
Park and trail benches
Promote safe driving
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Support local organizations (such as the Bike Library, PATV, and Public Space One, Backyard Abundance) that
provide resources that empower community members working towards sustainability, equity, justice, and
Continuing to develop and celebrate the Iowa river.
City and County support of a community art center (ArtiFactory, PS1, Dreamwell, etc.)
Eliminate automobile traffic from Clinton to Gilbert and Burlington to Iowa.
More water fountains in parks
Inventive and/or penalty program for maintenance and up keep of multi-unit living spaces
Relocate the PD and FD and civic center. I have a plan that want to share with officials
Officer Henria€'"s bus pass program needs more funding.
Is there any potential funding for the free medical clinic in Iowa city run by the medical school? We need more
funds to help sustain the ever growing uninsured populations
Resources and affordable housing for 55 and older population.
Street diets, and better trails, sidewalks and rec paths
Iowa city is lagging on bicycle and protected infrastructure for pedestrians.
crosswalk above Burlington Street
Repurpose the city park carousel
it is possible to be socially responsible AND fiscally conservative; be very mindful of the money
None at this time.
Park Improvements
Shared arts facility like CCPA but to include performing, and all other types of art programs
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In-Person Location Feedback
Number o
Location Comments
Bus stops in S. Gilbert/Sycamore too far away (1/2-3/4 mile)
Alexander School area
Keep and expand affordable rental housing
Burlington (south of)
Potholes!
Church (south of); Vanburen (East of); Davenport
(north of); dodge (west of)
Unspecified
Cole Community
Unspecified
Dubuque (east of); Brown (south of)
Unspecified
East side Industrial Park (north of Heinz) 2
Tree Debris in Ralston Creek south branch
Eastwood (north of)
Unspecified
Friendship (4th and D St)
Unspecified
Friendship (Terrace Rd)
Streets have cracks - make bicycling difficult
Friendship and Upper Glendale
Speeding issues
Friendship East of 1st Ave
build bike ramps up to bike parking (City hall example)
General
Bus shelters in less affluent neighborhoods
General
Community art center
General
Roundabouts at busy intersections!
General
Trees on streets improve urban forest
General
Roundabout at Gilbert and Highway 6
Gilbert and Hwy 6
Speeding issues in a.m.
Governor (Northbound)
Unspecified
Grant Wood School
support for opening Fab Lab
Heinz Rd 2
Bike rack at Bloomington entrance
Hickory Hill Park
Unspecified
Iowa and Lucas
Plant shade trees - not crab apple
Iowa Ave (700-900 block)
Two Way street
Jefferson
Unspecified
Jefferson (east of Governor)
Unspecified
Kirkwood and Gilbert intersection
Public Art bus stop/shelter requested
Kirkwood and Gilbert intersection (Leaf Kitchen
Cobblestones on Linn need smoothing and beautification
Linn St
Unspecified
Lucas (east of); Governor/Davenport
Complete McCollister at 35 mph
McCollister extension
Plan to support loss at P&G
P&G
Programming (free concerts, downtown care, events)
Ped Mall
Scary intersection for bicyclists and pedestrians
Riverside and Benton
Unspecified
Riverside and Benton
Trees
Rochester
Unspecified
Rochester (7th Ave & Ridgeway Dr)
Unspecified
Rochester (Ashwood)
Unspecified
Rochester (west of Parsons)
Unspecified
Saddlebrook Entry
Annex mobile home parks on east side
Sunrise and Modern Manor
Unspecified
Sycamore St (Gleason Dr)
Unspecified
Sycamore St (Vesti; Terrapin; Sherman Dr)
Storm sewers don't drain
Wayne Ave
Unspecified
Wayne Ave and Village Rd
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Responses to Online Q4.
If the City would focus on one area of town, it should be (include street name, park, intersection or address):
52246
South and east Gilbert Street
112 N Westminster
123 Linn Street
1st Ave & Muscatine
A couple stoplights are needed on Camp Cardinal Blvd. Especially at Kennedy. Cars go way to fast through this
rapidly growing intersection.
Affordable housing near Park Road
All areas
All areas an intermediate distance N, S & E of the Core
All areas should be in included
All city parks and public land
All parts of Highway 1. Dodge/Governor part of Hwy 1 is a bumpy ride. Signal and lane patterns on Hwy 1 headed
to and from 380 seem pretty inefficient. Watch the long line of cars headed west that forms at intersection of
Hwy 1 and Mormon Trek on a Friday afternoon and you will see.
Alley in between Washington and Iowa, East of Dubuque
Along Hwy 1- from Scott to Riverside, the medians and bridge need repainted and plant native grass/flowers in
the median and roadsides. Cities all over do it and it looks much better.
American Legion Rd and Scott Blvd
Amhurst - very bumpy road. Bus route. Repave sections. Add road bumps by cross walk. Couple severe accidents
have occurred including one death by moped. Entire street especially Rochester to School crossing. And
Washington and Amhurst crossing not ADA compliant
anywhere but downtown --they already have enough focus/attention/funds from the City
Area around grant wood school and broadway
area around university
area near SE Junior High -Scott , Court St., Lower Muscatine area
Areas around the bridges crossing the river.
Arthur Street Area
At risk neighborhoods
Bel Aire neighborhood
Benton St pot holes
Better / safer means for bikers and pedestrians to cross the river
Better sidewalks by schools
Broadway
broadway
Broadway
Broadway
broadway
Broadway
Broadway and Sandusky
Broadway area
Broadway area.
Broadway Neighboorhood
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Broadway St.
Broadway street
Broadway Street neighborhood crime
Broadwayand Taylor
Brown st
Burlington
Burlington and Muscatine
Burlington and Riverside
Burlington and/or Benton as main east -west artery... improve the flow. Improve the light timing so traffic moves.
Burlington St
Burlington Street at Clinton
Business growth on the NE side of Iowa City.
cannot think of one. I live outside the center of town
Capitol and Benton
Central Planning District
Chaddick Park
City Park
City Park
City wide mixed income housing distribution
city-wide
Continued cleanup along Gilbert Street from Kirkwood to HWY 6.
Continued renovation of the South Gilbert Corridor
Corner of Benton and Capitol
Court St east of Muscatine
Davenport street
deerrun
Dill Street
Distribute focus across town
Don't heavily favor one area over a broad approach
Don't know what it is but I would focus on the poorest areas
Don't know.
Downtown
Downtown
downtown
downtown
downtown
Downtown
Downtown
Downtown
downtown
Downtown
Downtown
Downtown - ensuring that it is still welcoming for everybody
Downtown area
Downtown area
Downtown Iowa City
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Downtown pedestrian mall aesthetics
Downtown-Ped Mall, Library, south of Burlington
Dubuque St. could really use left turn lanes.
East (of 1st Ave) and south (of hwy 6) sides
East side
East side
East side
East side
East side
East side older neighborhoods
East side; ie 1st Sycamore and Rochester areas
Eastside Crime
Eastside/Sycamore Mall/Pepperwood Plaza
Entire City. No specific area.
Everything south if HW6, especially the Broadway street area. Poor folks are highly concentrated and have few
Exit to West High School GPS coord: 41.656957, -91.579095
Expand bike lanes to connect the Mormon Trek area to downtown via Melrose
Expansion of Hickory Hill Park
extend Foster Road to Dubuque St
Far East side of Iowa city has tons of housing but lacks convenient resources.
Finishing current projects so we can have some normalcy again; focus on affordable housing and economic and
First Ave and Muscatine
First Ave. and Muscatine Avenue - needs better pedestrian area
General roads and neighborhood lighting
gilbert
Gilbert and hwy 6
gilbert and hwy 6
Gilbert and Kirkwood
Gilbert and kirkwood
Gilbert St
Gilbert St south of Bowery
Gilbert Street
Governor street
Governor Street
Governor street between Iowa and Jefferson
Grant Wood Elementary area
Grant Wood Neighborhood
Grant Wood neighborh000d
grow the east side businesses
hickory hill could be like central park how about it
Highway 1 and Riverside Drive
highway 1/highway 6 corridor traffic
Highway 6
Highway 6 & Highway 1
Highway 6 (from Sycamore St to Riverside Drive). It looks like the ghetto. Coralville's section of Highway 1 shows
what a beautification plan can do.
Highway 6 corridor
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Hollywood area
Hollywood Blvd.
Hwy 1 from north end to south end of the city.
Hwy 6 by pass area, businesses and housing
I don't think there is one part of town specifically but some of our highly traveled roads need to be repaired. This
is a wonderful and clean community and the roads, while expensive to redo, need to be in very good condition.
Rochester avenue from 1st Avenue to 7th Avenue is very bumpy. Parts of Governor and Burlington need to be
I think focusing on the north (Goosetown) and Southern parts. Too much student housing/business
development is being pushed into the Goosetown area. We need to maintain this as a family neighborhood area
and no not with more Section 8 affordable housing. The southside by the former Kmart we need to look at
revamping and again cleaning up the neighborhoods, not allowing those landlords that are not willing to take
care of their properties or do rigorous background checks on their tenants to have properties in this area. We
need to look at trying to attract more families/landlords who will take PRIDE in their properties and who will
GUARANTEE that they have done extensive background checks on their tenants to this area, along with more
I think the City should focus on areas around City High.
180 / Dubuque Street
IC South district - south of HWY 6
immediately east of gilbert street and west of dodge street, between bowery and highway 6 (so much potential,
Improve the Arthur Street/Wayne Ave area. It'll metastacize!
Install a bus shelter on kirkwood and gilbert st.
Integrating the Northside/Downtown District with the near -south side development along the river/Gilbert St.
Integrating the south side into the wealth (holistically defined) of Iowa City
iowa ave
Iowa City Marketplace would be a good place to start.
Iowa River Corridor Trail (leading to Terry Trueblood Rec. Area)
Iowa River front
It should be wherever you're building public housing.
It should not solely focus on downtown Iowa City or the core, there is more to Iowa City than that
Johnson County Poor Farm
Keokuk & highland
Keokuk, Boyrum, perhaps a day shelter so homeless are not hanging out at the convienence store and behind
Kirkwood & Gilbert
Kirkwood and 1st ave
Lakeside Dr
Lakeside Dr
Lincoln School area
Linn Street
Linn Street cobblestones need work
Longfellow and SE side of town
Longfellow neighborhood
Low income areas
Low income housing
Lower city park
Lower Gilbert Street
Lower income areas
Making the least walkable areas more pedestrian friendly. Not JUST the historic urban core. The grid works well.
Demand incremental and grid based development throughout the entire city. Get away from car -centric
IRI
Manville Heights
Many of the closer -in neighborhoods haven't received much attention as the newer ones.
Market & Dubuque Streets
Melrose Avenue needs extra wide sidewalks since it doesn't have bike lanes.
Mercer park
Mercer Park/east side park
Miller -Orchard
more dedicated bike paths into downtown area
More makers'spaces/art hubs in the downtown; building community in Iowa City's south side neighborhoods
More than just downtown
Muscatine and Scott Ave intersection to New Hoover
Muscatine ave between creekside park and market st, make it safer and not such a blind curve for bicycles to get
downtown or continue the bike path beyond creekside to downtown efficiently.
Muscatine Avenue
Muscatine Avenue
Muscatine Avenue
Near campus and north side
near east side
Near mayflower residence hall- finish construction ASAP
Near Twain Elementary
Neighborhoods near downtown,
New park behind Big Grove
Newton Rd. Riverside to the Arena.
Newton Road, the stretch running from Riverside to Lincoln
No idea
North east dodge st interstate area
North Gilbert above the new Kimball Rd is a disaster and dangerous.
Northside
Northside
Northside market
Northside: Market and Linn
NOT downtown. West side ok.
Not specific part of town but approach. slamming in a bunch of apartments seems to be impacting the town in a
number of ways. reasonable growth. develop infrastructure. ensure public safety can handle the increased
crime. been here 3 years and already i get more notifications about crime.
Not the Northside or Downtown, which get too much attention! Focus on the Southeast or central part of town
along Benton St up to Sunset.
Old animal shelter.
Old Kmart Area
old K -mart area
old Kmart area and South
OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE
Paradise Spa 805 1st ave, Iowa City
Parking on Westgate Circle and Wesgate Drive. It gets really tight.
Parks updates/additions on the west side of town
passenger rail
Ped mall
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Ped Mall
Pentacrest Garden
Prairie du Chien Road and new Foster Road. Please take care in fostering new City entrance design with traffic
Public Space One
quit the constant obsession with downtown & stop destroying areas where small business can thrive
Reducing crime in and around Broadway
repair East Washington St
Repave Newton Road to get rid of all the rippled asphalt.
Residential roads near downtown roads
Resurface Washington Street.
Revitalize the River
River front
Riverfront Crossings
Riverfront Crossings and the Riverfront in general
Riverside and Benton
Riverside and Highway 6.
Riverside Dr, area south of Burlington to Highway 6/1.
Rochester Ave between 1st Ave. and 7th Ave.
Rochester Drive
Route 6 and Broadway and the surrounding area that are food deserts.
S E part of Iowa City, that is area south of Highway 6
S Riverside Dr/HWY 1/Hwy 6
S. Gilbert Court
S. Gilbert Street corridor
Saddlebrook area
Safety in areas adjacent to UI campus
Safety of downtown employees at night . Too many muggings and now an assault (rape?) in the Old Capitol
parking ramp. This makes me not want to have a business downtown since I employ mostly young women (one
of whom was mugged last summer in the Old Cap tamp). I worry every single night about them.
Sandusky/Broadway
Save Northside from developers. They are ruining it.
Scanlon gymnasium
Scott Blvd near act
Scott/Hwy 6
SE Iowa City (Twain, Grantwood, and Alexander attendance areas)
Sidestreets
Something other than downtown
South district,
South East
south east of town need to improvement,more opportunities for residents
south east side
south east side
South East side. City has pushed a lot of projects into this area
South Gilbert St from Kirkwood ave to Hwy 6 - the east side of the street is somewhat trashy looking compared
to all the new development on the west side.
South Gilbert Street
south gilbert street
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South Iowa City
south iowa city
South of burlington, north of kirkwood east of gilbert west of summit.
South of downttown
South of highway 6
South of Highway 6
South of Highway 6.
South of Hwy 6
South of Hwy 6 - particularly the commercial area. Improve pedestrian safety along Hwy 6 easst of Broadway
South Planning District
South Riverside Drive and south side in general. Also, Gilbert Street just north of Hwy 1. Bad blight right across
from the dog groomers, just north of the old Hamm's Hearth & Home.
South side
south side
South side
South side - Highway 6 (Kmart area through Walmart) for development, trails, restaurants.
Southeast
southeast
Southeast area between Davis and Broadway
Southeast Corner
Southeast IC
Southeast IC
Southeast Iowa City
Southeast Iowa City
Southeast Iowa City
Southeast Iowa City, especially south of Highway 6, needs better amenities for families, especially a branch of
Southeast Iowa City.
Southeast side
Southeast side
Southeast side
southeast side
Southeast side (south Riverfront Crossings/Lucas Farms)
Southeast side of Iowa City, near Broadway and Taylor dr
Southeast, get a handle on the crime
Southeast/south-central Iowa City
Southside
Southside
Southside
southside Iowa City
Southside/south of HWY 6
Spread the love
Stop it with all the student apartments in downtown
Stop tearing things down to build lux buildings!!!!!!!!
Street repairs and safety and leave the rest to the people and private groups.
Streets and sewers
Sycamore mall
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Taylor Drive
Taylor Drive
Taylor Drive area
The abandoned prime retail spaces on Clinton Street on the Ped Mall that have been allowed to deteriorate;
mini commercial corridors in every neighborhood that would bring more walkable attractions and amenities to
The alley behind 421 N Governor St
The area by the old K -Mart
The area that is the least financially well off.
the areas immediately adjacent to the downtown core
The East side of town.
The larger down town area
the mess created on dubuque street.
The most impoverished
The older neighborhoods
The residential area near Sycamore Mall, like Hollywood BLVD area.
The Riverfront Crossings District (specifically allow for taller, unique buildings in this area, which it is zoned). It
would be great to see Riverfront Crossings be a part of an expanded SSMID with the Iowa City Downtown District
The slumlords that own houses (bloated with rentals) and other rentals that are poorly taken care of. Fairchild
Street between Governor and Lucas has a few examples, but obviously they are all over!
The South side of town, particularly around Southgate and Taylor Dr ... not for gentrification, revitalizing ALREADY
existing communities of people
The vehicle access around the Johnson County municipal building. The one way loop is inefficient and unsafe
especially given the recent Iowa City Riverfront Crossings development.
There are terrible roads all over town they all need to be repaired.
This is an open-ended, foolish question.
Throughout Iowa City
Throughout town
Towncrest (South of Muscatine east of 1st Ave)
Towncrest area
Towncrest area- Muscatine ave area
Towncrest renewal
Traffic Calming and Stormwater Infrastructure (Rochester to Court/Parsons to Ashwood Dr)
Triple crown lane. Iowa city.
Turning signal light on Dubuque and Church
Under -funded areas; meeting basic needs.
University Heights
University of Iowa Campus
Urban core
W Benton St to Capitol St and Capitol to Lafayette... the Old Mumms Bldg is an eyesore!
Walking distance to campus.
Washington st.
Wayne Ave
wayne ave
wayne avenue and center street area/ neighborhood, the apartment housing in that area
Wayne Avenue/Town and Campus
Weatherby area
Weatherby Park
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weatherby park neighborhood
Wesport Plaza route and Westwinds route need updated
West side
Westside
wetherby park
Wetherby Park area
Wherever poverty and children intersect
Wider sidewalks, narrower streets near downtown
Willow Creek Park
Zero block of S Dubuque St.
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Responses to Online Q5. Other (please specify)
Improve biker safe routes off sidewalks
Incentivize a diverse array of housing options and mixed-use developments that encourages a walk-able, dense
neighborhood such as through TIF.
Programs similar to LAY for teens and youth
An affordable performance space.
Authorize multi-family residential construction.
Encourage re-zoning so that there is a greater mix of retail and residential structures, which would increase
access to pleasures (coffee shops) and necessities (groceries) alike
Support and fund arts and community education programs
work to deconstruct the racial inequality inherent in city planning
Create safe bike and pedestrian crossings from trails
Ensure streetlights, everywhere. Walking in the dark is scary and dangerous.
INVEST! A great rec center with programming is a start.
Establish Municipal Art Gallery (all ages) in ICPL building: Center for Arts and Letters.
Put a turning signal light on the stop light
Reinvest in them
Court St Scott Blvd intersection
Bike path or clear bike lane not just a shared road.
Build a bigger gym.
Do not chop City Park up into paved trails and remove one or both ponds.
Preserve neighborhood schools, add community meeting places, have a branch of the library.
Safer public transit/bus stops
The chip in meeting was a farce. I attended and was very disappointed.
make workforce housing rents affordable to minimum wage workers
Develop/build something less than 3 stories that's residential & commercial with some LANDSCAPING! It's
where a police officer shot & killed Eric Shaw so many years ago. That area and the trashed parking lot next
door to the Jazzercise bldg. are an eyesore and give off an ugly energy.
stop human trafficking
Allow for affordable spaces for local businesses
the first three (streets/sidewalks, policing, trees), in an effort to halt the prospects of urban blight
Paint and plant flowers/tall grass
Knockdown the old Mums bldg and add recreation options
Olympic Stadium Contiengencies, Focusing on Making Old Capital a Mall Solid Revival Again and having Iowa City
Live. I feel more should be done for those of us that are here and vibrant.
Install splash pad
build out a sidewalk to the new school, improve the intersection with lights or roundabout
Technology
downsize to three driving lanes and generous biking lanes
thin sucker growth pave trails large fountain with grass spaces within the park not just the entrances
stoplight
Would be nice to have more businesses in that area
More educational oppertunities about natural envirment of Iowa.... Johnson couny/Iowa city
increased bussing, traffic calming and walkability
Community art and plantings
Limit the amount of building construction, and instead work with local property owners to reduce rents.
OA
The top 3 (infrastructure repairs, public safety, trees)
Less aggressive driving; there is a growing mismatch in driving styles for the new and established residents
Iowa City is one of the most economically segregated cities in the U.S., so this lower-income area has more need
for public transit, and with the loss of K-Mart and Paul's, there is little non-consignment retail in the area. Adding
long busing to send children from there to junior high in Coralville is also unhelpful. Fixing any of these things
would be good.
Expansion of places like the Dream Center with more activities for teens and youth i.e. a sound studio to create
music or art studios with art supplies
Complete Ped mall improvements, upgrade the library, encourage good development south of Burlington
focus on stabilizing neighborhoods through public safety efforts and rehabilitation of owner occupied affordable
housing.
Get those businesses to improve their properties
Improve parking facilities, increase number of available spaces for residents and commuters, and take steps so
that homeless men do not live in the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp stairwells in winter. Sometimes the
Chauncey Swan stairwell is completely blocked because someone is sleeping there.
Improve street lighting and amenities for pedestrians
establish passenger rail service to cedar rapids
Build sufficient low cost public housing that all the people who work in Iowa City can actually live there.
Improve bicycle options, repair road near creek bridge, improve railroad crossing
Bike lanes that connect both sides of campus
Encourage economic development
Economic development includes the whole city, not just downtown
plant flowers
Nix the cars
All of the above in both areas, along with for the Goosetown section, not allowing any more large housing or
business developments to further encroach on this area!
Remove Invasive Species killing trees along river.
Storm Water Infrastructure/Traffic calming (not mutually exclusive)
update bus routes according to ridership
provide CDBG or other matching funds to continue revitalization of outdated buidlings. City should also work to
recruit businesses to the area that will provide employment but also help create a sense of local community
and/or make the area an attraction (e.g. a new Ped mall with foot-traffic-based shops)
improve traffic flow to reduce traffic air pollution
Not allow parking in Wesgate Circle or Westgate Drive. Or just allow it on one side.
Reduce crime
Develop good policing like have done downtown, development relationships and be seen as help not enemy.
Reopen the recycling center
Environmental sustainability
increase density, use
upgrade the apartment housing
resolve housing problems (1100 Arthur)
increase community engagement
Just generally help folks invest in those homes and streets and streetscapes
Dedicated bike lanes
Targeted lane s bound Gilbert to west hwy. have plans from a few years ago
Prevent Street flooding, obnoxious weeds, mosquitoes from stagnant standing water
Increase and encourage economic development.
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It is such a dangerous intersection for students. Maybe a traffic light?
the way roads have control joints ever 3 feet and the poor condition throughout the city has impacted my
suspension. lets change out approach.
Provide more off-street parking so cycling is not so hazardous
Again, stop spending other peoples money on what 7 people think is best. What makes you think you know
better than all the others?!!
After the completion of 1st Ave going under the RR tracks by SE JR High, we now have a traffic light problem that
backs up the traffic just as much as the old on grade RR crossing. This problem is compounded with 1st Ave being
reduced to 2 lanes for vehicles. I6€'"ve seen SB traffic on 1st Ave backed up 4006€'" north of 1st Ave, and have
seen NB traffic backed up to Hiway 6. The cure would be to get the 4 traffic lights at 1st&Muscatine, 1st&
Bradford, 1st&Mall Dr, and 1st&Lower Muscatine synchronized on a computer traffic system, and get all 4
signals 6€oeworking together6€, because right now they all have a mind of their own, and are creating a bigger
problem then the old RR crossing. And this is after $9,000,000.00 of taxpayer money was spent, and not
counting the $2,000,000 the RR chipped in.
Landscape median
Encourage new business/buildings to replace run down towncrest offices
Continue economic development and improvements already underway
Have a model sustainability project/building and continue efforts to make walkable/sustainable. Most of the
light /heavy manufacturing is in this area --is there a potential for a partnership to improve building efficiency,
provide training and provide a model for others?
Enhance business growth
Develop business plan to promote growth
encourage landlords to clean up and repair properties
Hire more police
permit multi-tennant residences
Revitalize through historic preservation, infrastructure, & building
bring more restuarants, entertainment to this side of town-little has been done since Coralridge was built and
there is decline that needs to be addresed
Enhance entrance to city
Reduce Council meddling in private development
Offer affordable condos for seniors. Not three level townhouses.
encourage single family home ownership
Promote vibrant economic development so I can avoid going to Coralville to shop
Encourage renovation and construction projects
diverse shopping. more ways to spend money downtown other than eating and drinking.
Provide job, education, recreation, food sovereignty opportunities
Redesign the one way circling the Johnson County Municipal building.
Clean the river and build the rive4rfront with the Iowa River as an attractive commonality
encourage small business
Purchase land before it becomes more houses and condos.
Improve parking, programming for new ped mall
Beautify
Promote homeownership and hold landlords accountable in areas with concentrations of rental housing (e.g.,
Broadway, Taylor, Davis). Investigate whether or not rental housing inspectors provide the same quality of
services/inspections as more affluent rental housing neighborhoods.
Work on making the area a nicer and more walkable commercial area
make is possible for low income residents to bike to work or school safely
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Create better traffic flow and arrange stop lights to be staggered like at S Gilbert and Kirkwood
Focus on a diverse housing and business options and high population density.
Business opportunities
Make efforts to be more integrated area of the city
Perhaps start a SSMID to encourage growth. It would help the east and south side tremendously.
Promote/facilitate multi-use (commercial/residential) and walkability/bikeability with the unique Iowa City
flavor being cultivated by the Downtown District... for ALL residents (university and local)
Control un-maintained rentals. Draw in any small businesses.
Repeal the 21-ordinance for entry into the bars. The 21-ordiance has been bad for safety, bad for
neighborhoods, bad for women, and bad for students.
Consider rezoning a portion of one street near campus, perhaps Ellis Ave, to allow for retail shops or restaurants
to open.
Reduce overall traffic congestion
Preserve it.
improve bus shelters and other improvements for access and aesthetics as you do in other more affluent parts
of the city
slow down on growth for the sake of the residents already there
Grow Business in that area.
Incentivize Downtown developers to build there, taking pressure off DT, and creating opportunities for poor
people cut off from the rest of town.
Lets stop having a white and black part of town.
Support that community in all areas
Community pool! Retail, restaurants
Quick thoroughfare to get from east to west
Promote small business opportunities
Promote service and retail based businesses
Connect rec trails together and to downtown
Protect the wildlife and land.
better signed/longer light at the crosswalk or sidewalk bridge
Traffic safety
Make the area more walkable, end over-policing
address the rampant segregation in iowa city, completely decriminalize cannabis, annex university heights, crack
down on slumlords, make public transportation a viable option with longer operating hours and better routes,
promote neighborhood cooperative CSA's that feed from community gardens
Bike lane, repair road for bikers, widen sidewalks
Identify homes that should have their rental permits revoked and the houses demolished or renovated if
possible.
Prepare for growing population
Create a transportation corridor so that those east of the river can access the west side of the river, including
Aldi and Walmart, on bike and foot.
Improve zoning to add more businesses and restaurants
Safety at the intersection
Increase the size of the gym.
Explain to people how to live in a residental neighborhood as to city codes,ie: noise, speeding, j- walking,street
storage.
Clean it up. New landscaping, economic development and revitalization.
Foster economic growth
OR
No smoking and accessible for disabled.
Cross walk above Street connecting north and south
Improved lighting
repair the road and not allow people to park on the road (they all have driveways or parking lots to use); it is
dangerous
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
UNUCOCR OFUT MWU
PENDING CITY COUNCIL, WORK SESSION TOPICS
August 15, 2018
September 4'1,2018
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1. Review solar feasibility study (5:00)
2. Review Emerald Ash Borer Response Strategy (5:30)
3. Discuss parameters of a possible Transfer of Density Rights Ordinance (Scheduled for September 4d)
September 18t1i; 2018
1. Joint meeting the Johnson County Board of Supervisors (5:00)
Strategic Plan Actions Requiring Initial City Council Direction:
1. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of the current public transit system and implement changes to assure
that the service best meets the needs of the entire community. Discuss possible interim transportation
enhancements.
2. Through cooperation with the Iowa City School District, Iowa Workforce Development, Kirkwood
Community College, Iowa Works, and others, increase opportunities for marginalized populations and low-
income individuals to obtain access to skills training and good jobs
3. Improve collaborative problem -solving with governmental entities in the region on topics of shared interest
4. Explore expanded use of a racial equity toolkit within City government, embedding it within city
department and Council levels
5. Review the preliminary traffic accident analysis and related set of recommendations and hear from
University of Iowa Professor Jodi Plumert on her related research.
Other Topics:
2. Joint meeting with the Telecommunications Commission
3. Discuss Council Member appointments to committees (term limits)
4. Review alternative revenue sources
5. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds and develop strategies to address equity gaps
noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and
safe distance of all residents. (request Parks Commission to discuss first)
6. Review of RFC Form Based Code, including density bonus provisions and height allowances
August 14, 2018
Dear Anne Russett,
08-16-18
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Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Through thoughtful consideration, the Historic Preservation Commission would like to
withdraw the application for the Clinton Street and Railroad Depot Historic District at this
time.
We want to hear feedback from State Historic Preservation Office about the potential
National Historic Register Listing boundary which could accompany this local district. We
anticipate revisiting this process in early winter after the National Register Nomination
with this boundary has been through a review by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Preserving these properties is part of the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan,
which was developed through countless hours and public input. We intend to pursue our
Commission's mission and to follow the plan, but we feel we need feedback from the State
Historic Preservation Office first.
Sincerely,
Kevin Boyd
Chair, Historic Preservation Commission
AUG 14 1018
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
Joint Entities meeting on July 16, 20181 City of North Liberty
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Minutes
Call to order
North Liberty Mayor Terry Donahue called the July 16, 2018 Joint Entities Meeting to order at 4:30
p.m. Elected officials present: Johnson County Board of Supervisors — Rod Sullivan, Lisa Green -
Douglass, Kurt Friese and Janelle Rettig; City of Iowa City — Susan Mimms, Pauline Taylor, Jim
Throgmorton, John Thomas and Rockne Cole; City of North Liberty — Terry Donahue; Iowa City
Community School District — J.P. Claussen, Janet Godwin and Shawn Eyestone; City of Coralville —
Meghann Foster, Jill Dodds and Laurie Goodrich; and City of Hills — Tim Kemp and Cathy Knebel.
Others present: Josh Busard, Johnson County; Matt Miller, Johnson County; Geoff Fruin, Iowa City;
Ryan Heiar, City of North Liberty; Ellen Habel, City of Coralville; Bob Welsh and other interested
parties.
Update on Solarize Johnson County, a group purchasing proeranr for residential solar — Becky
SoWin, Johnson County Sustainability Coordinator (Johnson County)
Josh Busard presented an update regarding Solarize Johnson County. Moxie Solar was selected as the
installer. The group has hosted 18 solar power hours. Additional information is available at
www.solarizejohnsoncounty.com.
Update on the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center—Matt Miller, Johnson Countp Proiect
Manager (Johnson County)
Johnson County hired Matt Miller as the Project Manager.
Miller presented that items that are being worked on include
the purchase of property, working on the legal entity,
determining who the managing entity will be and determining
solid figures for the budget to create a specific ask from entities.
Annexation Policy on Affordable Housiniz (Iowa City)
Mayor Throgmorton reported that Iowa City is considering an amendment for voluntary annexations
that include a certain number of units would be required to have affordable housing units or payment
in lieu of.
https://www.northlibertyiowa.org/meetings/joint-entities-meeting-on july-16-2018/ 8/16/2018
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ICCSD Redistricting (Iowa City) Elementary Attendance Areas (Iowa City Community School
District
ICCSD Board Member Eyestone provided the elected officials with a PowerPoint presentation
printout regarding an upcoming process where the School Board will be working with the community
to implement boundary changes in 2019. The Board is looking at how integration and equity is
important in educational experiences. The Board will hold community sessions to help the
community understand the why behind the changes.
Johnson County Comprehensive Plan (Iowa City)
Mayor Throgmorton asked for a brief summary of Johnson County's Comprehensive Plan. Josh
Busard presented an update on the County's updated Comprehensive Plan. The County will be
updating the fringe area agreements with cities. The entire plan is available at the following link:
http://www.johnson-county.com/dept zoning.aspx?id=481 1.
Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Iowa Citv)
Mayor Throgmorton presented an update on the development of Iowa City's Climate Action Plan.
The draft will be in front of the City Council soon.
RAGBRAI Update (Iowa City)
Geoff Fruin presented an update on RAGBRAI. Mayor Kemp
provided the Hills update. Fruin thanked all the organizations
at the table for the help in planning. Volunteers are still
needed. Housing will happen in a variety of parks. 90 extra
hotel rooms just opened at The Graduate, allowing for extra
housing. Only RAGBRAI support vehicles will be allowed on
the Park Road bridge.
Major Road Proiect Updates (Iowa City)
https://www.northlibertyiowa.org/meetings/joint-entities-meeting-on july-16-2018/ 8/16/2018
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Fruin presented an update on Iowa City construction projects
including Park Road, Burlington/Governor, Highway 6, Myrtle
and Burlington/Clinton. Ryan Heiar updated the group on
North Liberty construction including Front Street, Highway
965/ Ranshaw Way, Kansas Avenue, Adaptive Signalization,
Roundabouts on North Front Street, I380/Forevergreen and the
new water plant. Kemp updated on Hills projects including
the updated wastewater treatment plant, permeable pavers on
Main Street and new splash pad. Ellen Habel updated on
Coralville projects including Coral Ridge Avenue, First Avenue
and zipper merge. Janelle Rettig updated on Tiffin and County
projects including construction between Tiffin and North
Liberty, IWV, Oakcrest Hill Road, Ely Road and trail projects.
Next meeting date and time
Iowa City will host the next Joint Meeting on October 15.
Johnson County will host the meeting after that on January 14,
2019.
Public comment
Bob Welsh spoke regarding cooperating with
one another, statements from the school and the
importance of a unified vision.
Adiournment
At 6:10 p.m., Mayor Donahue adjourned the meeting.
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Iowa City Police Department and University of Iowa DPS 1P8
Bar Check Report - July, 2018
The purpose of the Bar Check Report is to track the performance of Iowa City liquor license establishments in
monitoring their patrons for violations of Iowa City's ordinances on Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age
(PAULA) and Persons Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments (Under 21). Bar checks are
defined by resolution as an officer -initiated check of a liquor establishment for PAULA or other alcohol related
violations. This includes checks done as part of directed checks of designated liquor establishments, and checks
initiated by officers as part of their routine duties. It does not include officer responses to calls for service.
The bar check ratios are calculated by dividing the number of citations issued to the patrons at that
establishment during the relevant period of time by the number of bar checks performed during the same period
of time. The resulting PAULA ratio holds special significance to those establishments with exception certificates,
entertainment venue status, or split venues, in that they risk losing their special status if at any time their PAULA
ratio exceeds .25 for the trailing 12 months. Note, while the resolution requires that bar checks and citations of
the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) be included in these statistics, the DPS ceased performing
bar checks and issuing these citations to patrons in May of 2014.
Previous 12 Months Top 10
Under 21 Citations PAULA Citations
Business Name
Visits
Citations
Ratio
Business Name
Visits
Citations
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Vine Tavern, [The]
17
18
1.0588235
Bo -James
17
21
1.2352941
Summit. [The]
60
61
1.0166667
Airliner
39
35
0.8974359
Sports Column
47
31
0.6595745
Summit. [The]
60
48
0.8000000
Martini's
52
34
0.6538462
Fieldhouse
66
38
0.5757576
Fieldhouse
66
42
0.6363636
Sports Column
47
25
0.5319149
Pints
14
8
0.5714286
'Vine Tavern, [The]
17
7
0.4117647
Eden Lounge
44
25
0.5681818
Martini's
52
18
0.3461538
Union Bar
77
36
0.4675325
Union Bar
77
26
0.3376623
Airliner
39
18
0.4615385
DC's
39
5
0.1282051
DC's
39
13
0.3333333
Eden Lounge
44
5
0.1136364
Only those establishments with at least 10 bar checks are listed in the chart above.
Current Month Top 10
Under 21 Citations PAULA Citations
Business m
Visits Citions
Ratio
Business Name
Visits
Citations
Ratio
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Pints
1
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5.0000000
Eden Lounge
3
3 1.0000000
Martini's
2
5
2.5000000
Fieldhouse
4
2 0.5000000
Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's]
2
4
2.0000000
Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's]
2
1 0.5000000
Airliner
1
1
1.0000000
Martini's
2
1 0.5000000
Union Bar
3
2
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Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) Under 21 Charges
Numbers are reflective of Iowa City Police activity and University of Iowa Police Activity
Business Name
2 Dogs Pub
Airliner
American Legion
Apres Wine Bar & Bistro
Bardot Iowa
Baroncini-
Basta
Big Grove Brewery
Blackstone -
Blue Moose -
Bluebird Diner
Bo -James
Bread Garden Market & Bakery
Brothers Bar & Grill, [It's]
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar -
Cactus 2 Mexican Grill (314 E BL
Cactus Mexican Grill (245 s. Gilb
Caliente Night Club
Carl & Ernie's Pub & Grill
Carlos O'Kelly's-
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Clarion Highlander Hotel
Clinton St Social Club
Club Car, [The]
Coach's Corner
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Monthly Totals
Bar Under2l PAULA
Checks
Prev 12 Month Totals
Bar Under2l PAULA
Checks
Under2l PAULA
Ratio Ratio
(Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo)
0
0
0
1
1
0
39
18 35
0.461538
0.897436
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
5
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
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1.235294
0
0
0
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4
1
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0.109375
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Business Name
Monthly Totals
Bar
Checks Unde21 PAULA
Prev 12 M
Checks Bar Um
Colonial Lanes"
0
0
0
Dave's Foxhead Tavern
0
0
0
DC's
0
0
0
39
Deadwood, [The]
0
0
0
1
Donnelly's Pub
0
0
0
2
Dublin Underground, [The]
0
0
0
2
Eagle's, [Fraternal Order of]
0
0
0
Eden Lounge
3
0
3
44
EI Banditos
0
0
0
EI Cactus Mexican Cuisine
0
0
0
EI Dorado Mexican Restaurant
0
0
0
EI Patron
0
0
0
EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant
0
0
0
Elks #590, [BPO]
0
0
0
Englert Theatre`
0
0
0
Fieldhouse
4
0
2
66
FilmScene
0
0
0
First Avenue Club-
0
0
0
4
Formosa Asian Cuisine`
0
0
0
Gabes-
0
0
0
6
George's Buffet
0
0
0
Givanni's-
0
0
0
Graze-
0
0
0
Grizzly's South Side Pub
0
0
0
Hilltop Lounge, [The]
0
0
0
1
Howling Dogs Bistro
0
0
0
India Cafd
0
0
0
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack
0
0
0
Jobsite
0
0
0
Joe's Place
0
0
0
7
Joseph's Steak House-
0
0
0
Los Portales
0
0
0
onth Totals I Under 21 PAULA
ier21 PAULA Ratio Ratio
(Prev 12 Mo) I (Prev 12 Mo)
13
0
0
0
25
5
0
0
0
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0.333333
0
0
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0.568182
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Business Name
Monthly Totals
Bar
Checks Under2l PAULA
Prev 12 Month Totals
Bar
Checks Under2l PAULA
Under 21 PAULA
Ratio Ratio
(Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo)
Martini's
2
5
1
52
34 18
0.653846 0.346154
Masala
0
0
0
Mekong Restaurant`
0
0
0
Micky's-
0
0
0
Mill Restaurant, [The]"
0
0
0
2
0 0
0 ��, 0
Moose, [Loyal Order of]
0
0
0
Mosleys
0
0
0
Motley Cow Cafe-
0
0
0
Noodles & Company"
0
0
0
Old Capitol Brew Works
0
0
0
One-Twenty-Six
0
0
0
Orchard Green Restaurant-
0
0
0
Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant
0
0
0
Pagliai's Pizza-
0
0
0
Panchero's (Clinton St)"
0
0
0
Panchero's Grill (Riverside Dr)"
0
0
0
Pints
1
5
0
14
8 0
0.571429 0
Pit Smokehouse"
0
0
0
Pizza Arcade
0
0
0
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0
0
0
Quinton's Bar & Deli
0
0
0
1
0 0
0 0
Ridge Pub
0
0
0
Riverside Theatre-
0
0
0
Saloon-
0
0
0
1
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0
0
0
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0
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0
0
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0
0
0
5
0 0
0 0
Sports Column
0
0
0
47
31 25
0.659574 0.531915
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Business Name
Monthiv Totals
Bar Under2l PAULA
Checks
Prev 12 Month Totals
Bar Under2l PAULA
Checks
Under2l PAULA
Ratio Ratio
(Prev 12 Mo) (Prev 12 Mo)
Studio 13
0
0
0
3
0 ' 0
0
0
Summit. [The]
0
0
0
60
61 48
1.016667
0.8
Sushi Popo
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Szechuan House
0
0
0
Takanami Restaurant-
0
0
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0
0
0
5
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0
0
Thai Flavors
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
0
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0
0
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3
2
0
77
36 26
0.467532
0.337662
VFW Post #3949
0
0
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0
0
0
17
18 7
1.058824
0.411765
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
4
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0
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Yen Ching
0
0
0
Z'Mariks Noodle House
0
0
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Prev 12 Month Totals
Under2l
PAULA
Bar Under2l PAULA
Bar Under2l
PAULA
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Ratio
Checks
Checks
(Prev 12 Mo)
(Prev 12 Mo)
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0.459716
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Housing Inspector Assistant
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Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby
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MINUTES DRAFT
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
JULY 19, 2018 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Minnetta Gardinier, Derek LaBrie, Christopher Lawrence, Robert Libby
Staff Present: Eric Goers, Michael Tharp
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Larry Bell
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None.
DETERMINE QUORUM:
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 P.M. The new Member, Derek LaBrie, was introduced.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
The first order of business was the election of officers. Libby noted that he and Lawrence had
discussed their positions and if everyone agrees, they will keep things as they are. Lawrence
moved to retain Robert Libby as Chair and himself, Christopher Lawrence, will remain as
Secretary. Gardinier seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes from the June 21, 2018, meeting were reviewed. Lawrence moved to accept the
minutes of the June 21, 2018, meeting, as presented. Libby seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
Gilbert Street Parcel/Bell Lease — Tharp noted that Larry Bell is present this
evening. He is one of the owners on the lease for this property. Tharp gave
Members a brief history on the property and lease agreement. He noted that
Members received a copy of Mr. Bell's letter in their meeting packet. Bell then
spoke to the Members regarding this property. He stated that they did have a
buyer for the land but that the City Council did not approve this. They have also
tried to sub -lease the land, but to no avail. Bell stated that he is trying to find a
way to resolve this issue since neither of these options have panned out.
Gardinier asked for some clarification as to why the City did not approve these
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requests. Tharp stated that it had to do with the risk of flood and not having
access to the land, as well as the fact that the developer wanted to develop
several other adjacent lots. Tharp then responded to Members' questions and
concerns regarding this piece of property and the lease agreement. City
Attorney Goers joined the conversation at this point. He noted that due to the
fact that this was discussed in executive session, he is unable to provide much
detail. However, he stated that Tharp is correct in pointing out the flood risks and
lack of access. Goers stated that in the last decade, the City has been
attempting to buy properties that are high flood risks. Therefore, it would not
make sense to sell this particular piece of property for development.
Continuing, Goers stated that in 2014 the Commission offered Mr. Bell the
opportunity to buy out the lease by paying half of the remaining lease amount.
The current lease amount is $325 per month and will be increasing in May,
consistent with the CPI. This is a 20 -year lease, running through 2029. Goers
added that the Commission does have the right to discuss this issue further in
executive session, which they could choose to do at next month's meeting. Bell
then responded to Member questions regarding the property. He added that he
would like to be out of the lease, that the monthly payments are truly a hardship
for him at this point. Gardinier asked what the Commission can do with the land
if the City will not allow it to be developed. Tharp responded that the land was
originally purchased with FAA money because it was under the runway
protection zone. Gardinier stated that she would have to agree with Bell on this
issue, that it does not seem right to have development on both sides of this
property, yet development is not allowed here. She added that she is very
disappointed in the City for how they have handled this. Goers attempted to
explain why the City has made the decisions it has regarding this property.
Members continued to express their sentiments regarding Bell's request to be
released from this lease. The issue of needing to maintain the property —
mowing, snow removal, etc. - was also discussed. Gardinier asked if others
would like to have an executive session next month. Libby stated that he would
like to have more information. Tharp responded that he can work on some type
of summary for an executive session and Goers can address any legal concerns
they may have. Lawrence stated that he also has questions he would like to
have answered. Gardinier then questioned the timeframe that the City Council
made their decision to not sell this piece of property. She stated that she does
not remember there being any conversation around this. Goers noted that the
Commission did in fact discuss the issue at its December 21, 2017, meeting. He
read from the meeting minutes the reference to the Council's decision. To
Gardinier's point, Tharp stated that collectively the Commission has not had a
discussion since that time about letting Bell out of his lease.
b. FAA/IDOT Projects: AECOM / David Hughes
I. Obstruction Mitigation — Tharp noted that he did not hear from Hughes
so he is not sure why he is not present. He added that there was some
weather in the Des Moines area today and that may have been an issue
for Hughes. As for the obstruction mitigation issue, a Finding of No
Significant Impact was received from the FAA. This notice will be
published in the newspaper tomorrow, according to Tharp. This will then
wrap up the environmental study. Now the conversation will turn to
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funding and easement agreements. Funding will drive how the work gets
done, whether it can all be done at once or if they will have to do it in
phases. Tharp responded to Member questions regarding the obstruction
mitigation project and what the various steps will entail.
1. Environmental Assessment (EA) —
ii. North T -Hangar Restroom — Tharp stated that the restroom project is
moving along. Some of the sub -contractors are being waited on, but in
terms of the contract there are still a few weeks left to complete things.
Mid -August is the current completion timeframe, according to Tharp.
C. Airport Operations
i. Budget — Gardinier then asked about FAA funding and grants received.
Tharp stated that they have not yet put in for an FAA grant but did for a
State grant. This would apply to the terminal apron concrete rehab.
Tharp noted that the new fiscal year has begun and there are several
projects that are coming up.
1. Building H Entry Road Repairs — Tharp touched on this project,
noting that it is very rough driving on this. He added that the
pavement is over 20 years old and needs to be replaced. This
project is estimated to cost around $13,000. Lawrence moved to
approve the estimate from Hansen for the Building H Entry
Road Repairs project. Libby seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0.
The conversation returned to the budget, with Tharp noting that budget
season will be upon them soon. He added that typically they have a work
session to walk Members through the budget process and to prioritize
things for the upcoming budget year. Tharp also noted some equipment
replacements that they will need to consider. Others agreed that such a
work session would be helpful for them. The use of solar was briefly
touched on, with Tharp stating that the City recently completed a solar
study.
ii. Management -
1. Airport Viewing Area — Tharp stated that the sod is in, but there
was an incident with the landscaping contractor. They evidently
hooked up their hose to a water spigot that had a busted water
line, therefore flooding the Airport's basement. Tharp also spoke
to the four kiosks that will be a part of the viewing area. He noted
that a push -pedal plane has been donated to the Airport.
Gardinier suggested having a naming contest, perhaps in
conjunction with the Public Library, for the viewing area. Tharp
responded that the FAA has stated they should not make this an
actual 'park,' but that they can probably name it something fairly
generic.
iii. Events — Tharp stated that the car club event went well. The club raised
around $1,600 for St. Jude's.
1. Optimist Club Pancake Breakfast — Tharp noted that this will be
held the end of August. He stated that in the past they have had
the Civil Air Patrol helping park planes and with crowd control.
However, due to other commitments and the lack of cadets in the
area, they will not be doing so at this year's event.
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d. FBO / Flight Training Reports
I. Jet Air — Wolford shared the monthly maintenance reports with Members.
One of the highlights included the new TVs on the main floor of the
terminal building. One side shows Jet Air's services and the other side is
constant Flight Aware. Jet Air is also showing upcoming events.
Members briefly discussed what they would like to see on these TVs.
Other tasks included changing out fuel filters, filling in holes around the
Airport, and getting ready for the car show event. In July the invoices
were received for the mulch that was spread in June along the Riverside
Drive frontage. Wolford continued, touching on miscellaneous tasks
performed through the month.
Speaking to the Jet Air side of things, Wolford noted that flight training
has been going well. They added two more Skyhawks to their fleet, a
1975 model out of Hampton, New York, and a 2001 out of Northern
California. Wolford stated that they have seen an increase in crop
dusting activity recently and that there has been some Osh Kosh traffic
through as well. He then spoke briefly to the flooding that occurred at the
Airport and how he was able to come out and help get sump pumps
going. Wolford then stated that he just found out that the approaches for
Iowa City's runway 7-25 are now back to a category C and D.
e. Commission Members' Reports — Gardinier thanked Jet Air, Galesburg for
loaning her data cards after her problems last month. She thanked both Philip
and Ted for helping her out. She also spoke to the Air Race Classic and how
that went for her this year. The weather was a major factor for everyone
involved. Lawrence stated that he is heading to Osh Kosh Friday morning.
LaBrie thanked the Commission for welcoming him in and added that he looks
forward to working with everyone. Libby stated that he will be doing RAGBRAI,
helping with the medical portion, this month.
f. Staff Report — Tharp asked Members to get the word out for the empty seat the
Commission has. Also speaking to the RAGBRAI event, Tharp noted that they
will have some riders camping at the Airport on Friday night. They will be located
by the hangar L, M, and N complex. And as he is volunteering downtown with
the RAGBRAI event, he will be out of the office that Friday afternoon.
Tharp also spoke to the upcoming FAA Regional Conference in September. This
will be held in Kansas City. He then spoke briefly to an upcoming visit by the
FAA and City administration to meet with Tom Schnell to discuss his UAS
projects and the application process, in addition to the FAA's push on UAS.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING FOR:
The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be held on Thursday, August 16,
2018, at 6:00 P.M. in the Airport Terminal Building. Tharp asked Members how they wanted to
schedule the work session discussed earlier. After a brief discussion it was decided to hold the
executive session beforehand. Gardinier questioned if they would have a quorum at the next
meeting if they are to discuss hangar rates and leases, as she would have to recuse herself.
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Libby noted that he would have to as well. Goers will check into this issue to see what the rules
are for abstention in such a case.
ADJOURN:
Lawrence moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 P.M. Libby seconded the motion. The motion
carried 40.
CHAIRPERSON DATE
July 19, 2018
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Airport Commission
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W
W
Minnetta
07/01/19
O/
O/
O/
Gardinier
X
E
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
E
X
Robert
07/01/20
O/
O/
O/
Libby
X
E
X
E
X
X
X
E
X
X
X
Christopher
07/01/21
Lawrence
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Derek
07/01/22
N
N
LaBrie
NM
NM
M
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
NM
M
X
Key:
X = Present
X/E = Present for Part of Meeting
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = Not a Member at this time