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CITY OF IOWA CITY February 13, 2003
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I FEBRUARY 18 WORK SESSION ITEMS
IP1 Memorandum from City Attorney: Under 21 Ordinance
IP2 Agenda Materials: February 18 City Conference Board
[ MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP3 Memorandum from Council Member Wilburn: War with Iraq
IP4 Memorandum from City Manager: Newspaper Kiosks
IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Benefit Comparison
IP6 Letter to City Manager from Rich VeDeop (Iowa City Aerohawks): Renovation of the
Iowa City Landfill
IP7 Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Documents Online
IP8 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 28 Council Work Session
IP9 Memorandum from City Clerk: February 3 Council Work Session
IPI0 Memorandum from Housing and Inspection Services Director: Update - Regulation for
"Nuisance" Rental Properties
IPll Letter from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to Michael Barron
(Windsor Ridge Homeowners Association Board of Directors: Traffic Concerns on
Arlington Drive
IP12 Memorandum from Community and Economic Development Coordinator: Summary of
CDBG Expenditures for Iowa Municipalities
IP13 Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics - Fiscal Year
FY02 and FY03
IP14 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - January 2003
IP'I5 Iowa City Police Department Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES)
Report - January 2003
IP16 Memorandum from Officer Mebus to Police Chief: Monthly Activity Report - January
2003
IP17 Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager: Age of Consent
IP18 Memorandum from Police Chief: Gwen Williams - ASPCA/Premier Animal Shelter
Worker of the Year
IP19 Email to Police Chief from Donald Baxter: Pedestrian Crossings
IP20 Release: Finalists Announced: Accessible America Award for Disability-Friendly
Community
IP21 Agenda: February 20 City Council Economic Development Committee
IP22 Letter from Ed Evans (JC SEATS) to Elizabeth Riesz: Service Schedule for Sarah
Riesz
[ PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES
IP23 Senior Center Commission: January 14
IP24 Senior Center Commission: January 21
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 12, 2003
To: City Council
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
Re: Under 21 Ordinance
An under-21 ordinance would prohibit persons under the legal drinking age from being in
certain establishments. If Council decides to move ahead with such an ordinance, I will
need direction from Council on the following issues:
'f. Which establishments are to be included in the prohibition? Presumably, the
Council does not want the prohibition to apply to every establishment that has a
liquor license, but rather, only to establishments whose primary business is the
sale of alcohol (i.e. bars vs. restaurants). If so, Council needs to decide where the
line is to be drawn. Most cities in Iowa with under-21 ordinances use 50%
although I note that in Dubuque the under-21 prohibition applies to establishments
with alcohol sales of 35% or more. Keep in mind that for purposes of Iowa City's
no-smoking in food establishments ordinance, the line is currently drawn at 50%,
but in 2004, the percentage of alcohol sales required to be exempt from the
smoking prohibition increases to 65%.
2. What type of "proof" that an establishment is exempt do you want to require? In
the City's no-smoking ordinance the exempt establishment must file an affidavit
which is essentially taken at face value although the City retains the right to
inspect and review the records on which the affidavit is based. I note, however,
that in its under-21 ordinance Des Moines requires a "verified statement from a
certified public accountant or an accountant which establishes that more than 50
percent of the licensee's or permittee's gross sales" are from the sale of food.
3. Does Council wish to exempt persons under 21 who are accompanied by a parent,
guardian or spouse?
4. Will the prohibition be in place at all hours of the day or will it start sometime in the
evening? For example, Des Moines starts at 9:00 p.m.; Cedar Rapids starts at
7:00 p.m.
I will be available at your work session on February 18 to discuss these issues.
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
R.J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
Andy Matthews, Assistant City Attorney
ereanodmem/CC-under21 doc
OFFICE OF THE
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DENNIS BALDRIDGE
ASSESSOR
CAROLYN BURKE
DEPUTY
February 11, 2003
Dear Conference Board Member:
The meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the public hearing on the Iowa
City Assessor's FY 2004 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 6:30
P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center.
Enclosed for your review before the meeting are:
1. The Agenda.
2. A copy of the January 21, 2003 minutes.
3. A copy of the FY04 Itemized Budget.
If you have any questions about the budget please feel free to phone ~ne at the office at
356-6066 or at my home at 688-2661.
Sincerely,
Dennis Baldridge
Iowa City Assessor
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET · IOWA CITY IOWA 52240
TELEPHONE 319-356-6066
February 11, 2003
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18,
2003 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a public
hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for FY 2004.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson.
2. Roll call by taxing body.
3. Act on minutes of January 21,2003 Conference Board meeting.
4. Public hearing on budget.
5. Adopt budget.
6. Other business.
7. Adjournment.
Dennis J. Baldridge
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
JANUARY 21, 2003
City Conference Board: January 21, 2003, at 6:37 P.M. in the Council Chambers at
the Iowa City Civic Center. Mayor Emie Lehman presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present: Champion, Kanner, E. Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Harney, M. Lehman.
Iowa City School Board Members Present: Wallace.
Others Present: Baldridge, Burke, Comer, Atkins, Helling, Holecek, and Kan'.
Tape Recorded: Reel 03-06, Side 1.
Chair Ernie Lehman called the meeting to order and clerk Baldridge called roll and
stated that a quorum was present. (The School Board having only one member
present will not have a vote recorded.)
The City moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting,
February 27, 2002, the County seconded and the motion carried 2/0.
Iowa City Assessor Baldridge presented his FY '03 Assessment Expense Fund
budget. The increases are $13,175 for a three percent increase in salaries and step
raises for two employees, $2270 for an increase in FICA and IPERS, $7350 for a
fifteen percent increase in health insurance, $100 for an increase in telephone
expenses, $200 for in increase in appraisal services, $500 for an increase in schools
and conferences, $500 for an increase in equipment purchases, $2000 for an increase
in fees paid to the Johnson County Information Services Department, $1500 for an
increase in software maintenance contracts, and $200 for in increase in assessor
organization dues. Reductions are $1300 for a decrease in office supplies, $5600 for
a decrease in postage, $1300 for a decrease in printing and $5600 for in increase in
the unencumbered balance.
Funding for the Special Appraisers Fund of $45,167 is requested, down from last
year's $ 43,418. Increases include $1500 for the car replacement fund, $2500 for the
leave contingency fund and $7500 for a contribution to the cost of a new Johnson
County real estate software program. Much of the increase is offset by an increase in
the unencumbered balance.
A short discussion was held about the assessor salary survey and some of the
individual budget items.
The City moved to accept the proposed budget for publication, the County seconded
and the motion carded, 2/0.
The City moved to set the public hearing for February 18, 2003 at 6:30 P.M. at the
Iowa City Civic Center, the County seconded and the motion carried, 2/0.
The vacancy on the Iowa City Board of Review has been advertised and there was
one applicant. It was moved by the City to re-appoint Haywood Belle to the Board of
Review for a six-year term ending December 31, 2008. The County seconded and the
motion carried 2/0.
There being no further business it was moved by the City and seconded by the
County to adjourn at 6:48 P.M. Motion carried 2/0.
Dennis Baldridge
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND FY 03 FY 04
ITEM # EXPENDITURE
SALARIES
36 CITY ASSESSOR $85,560.00 $67,530.00
37 FIRST DEPUTY $55,720.00 $57,390.00
37 SECOND DEPUTY $44,230.00 $47,830.00
40 REAL ESTATE CLERK $34,430.00 $37,330.00
40 CLERK/APPRAISER $30,610.00 $32,360.00
40 CLERK/ACCOUNTING $33,780.00 $34,790.00
36,37,40 LONGEVITY $1,775.00 $2,050.00
TOTAL SALARIES $266,105.00 $279,280.00
OTHER EXPENDITURES
39 BOARD OF REVIEW $10,500.00 $10,500.00
41 EMPLOYER SHARE: FICA $20,750.00 $22,220.00
42 EMPLOYER SHARE: IPERS $15,300.00 $16,100.00
43 HEALTH INSURANCE $49,030.00 $56,380.00
44 MILEAGE & AUTO $1,600.00 $1,600.00
45 OFFICE SUPPLIES $4,800.00 $3,500.00
46 POSTAGE $6,800.00 $1,200.00
47 TELEPHONE $1,100.00 $1,200.00
48 PUBLICATIONS $600.00 $600.00
49 PRINTING $1,800.00 $500.00
50 APPRAISAL SERVICE $400.00 $600.00
51 INSURANCE $3,500.00 $3,500.00
52 SCHOOLS & CONFERENCES $6,600.00 $7,100.00
53 APPEALS TO COURT & LEGAL FEES $27,000.00 $27,000.00
54 EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $2,000.00 $2,500.00
55 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE $200.00 $200.00
56 UNEMPLOYMENT $2,000.00 $2,000.00
57 CONFERENCE BOARD $0.00 $0.00
58 EXAMINING BOARD $30.00 $30.00
59 BOARD OF REVIEW EXPENSES $200.00 $200.00
60 DATA PROCESSING SERVICES $12,000.00 $14,000.00
61 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE $12,500.00 $14,000.00
62 DUES & MEMBERSHIP $1,200.00 $1,400.00
63 BONDS & WORKER'S COMPENSATION $1,200.00 $1,200.00
TOTAL OTHER EXPENDITURES $181,110.00 $187,530.00
TOTAL BUDGET $447,215.00 $466,810.00
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE ($44,079.00) ($62,98800)
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $403,136.00 $403,822.00
BUDGET - SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND FY 03 FY 04
MAPPING & APPRAISAL $11,216.00 $11,281.00
CAR REPLACEMENT $12,000.00 $13,500.00
RE-APPRAISAL FUND $15,202.00 $15,202.00
LEAVE CONTINGENCY $2,500.00 $5,000.00
COMPUTER REPLACEMENT $2,500.00 $2,500.00
COUNTY CMS (15000 OVER 2 YEARS) $7,500.00
TOTAL $43,418.00 $54,983.00
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE ($38,992.00) ($45,167.00)
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $4,426.00 $9,818.00
GRAND TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $407,562.00 $413,638.00
MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
MAXIMUM ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND 1,935,383,237 X.00027 $522,553.00
IPERS & FICA FUNDS $38,320.00
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION & TORT LIABILITY $4,000.00
MAXIMUM FOR ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND $564,873.00
MAXIMUM SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND 1,935,383,237 X .000405 $783,830.00
MAXIMUM ALLOWED WITHOUT STATE APPROVAL $1,348,703.00
MAXIMUM EMERGENCY FUND 1,935,383,237 X .00027 $522,734.00
(requires State Appeal Board approval)
MAXIMUM THAT COULD BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR FY 04 $1,871,437.00
PRIOR YEARS LEVIES AND RATES
EXPENSE FUND SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
FY AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE AMOUNT LEVIED LEVY RATE
1995-96 303,281 0.20446 30,000 0.02023
1996-97 319,513 0.2045 17,000 0.01088
1997-98 318,270 0.19946 52,834 0.03311
1998-99 318,699 0.19269 184,357 0.11146
1999-00 341,910 0.19784 352,508 0.20398
2000-01 359,341 0.19823 180,293 0.09946
2001-02 396,829 0.20636 6,442 0.00335
2002-03 403,136 0.20694 4~426 0.00227
2003-04 402,908 0.20818 9,816 0.00507
February 12, 2003
RE: Anti-war resolution
Dear coun¢ilmembers:
I am including in this week's packet a copy of a letter that I sent as an individual council
member to Senator Grassley of Iowa at his Washington D.C. office. This letter expresses
my personal views against the current U.S. movement towards war with Iraq, which
reflects the views of some of our constituents. I encourage those of you who share
similar views to contact the Iowa delegation on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. I also
encourage those of you on council who feel a need to do more to organize your own .~
citizens letter campaigns directed to members on The Hill and the White House. In %
addition, there are more upcoming forums against the war that you might attend to
promote solidarity for peaceful solutions and gather more support for educating the 1~
public and get more people to contact members of the Senate and/or the White House.
As I stated at a prior council meeting, In general, I do not support city council passing
resolutions for National/State issues for which we have no jurisdiction. For example, I
would not support council discussing a resolution against abortion or a resolution for the
death penalty. It is not a stretch to imagine that there are people in Iowa City who would
like to see council discuss these issues.
I have supported and discussed resolutions that relate to other jurisdictions or have a
more National appeal, when we have some type of local authority. For example, I
supported the resolution in support of the school bond referendum because our bond
rating is influenced by the outcome. In addition, making City High accessible directly
relates to efforts we make for persons with disabilities. I supported the resolution against
racial profiling (certainly a national issue) because we have been trying to make efforts to
ensure it doesn't happen with our police department.
I hope this clarifies my position. As always, citizens can utilize the public comment
period at council meetings to express their views and council members can use their
council time to make a statement.
Respectfully, C~
Ross Wilburn ~' -'
Councilmember ~, ¥~
February 11, 2003
Senator Charles Grassley
U.S. Senate
135 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
Washington,D.C. 20510
Dear Senator:
I do not agree with the current U.S. action towards imminent war with Iraq. A
number of my constituents and I do not believe the case for war has been made by
President Bush. In addition, I do not believe that a sufficient link was made between
Saddam Husein and Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaida responsible for the events of
September 11 and other terrorist attacks around the world. Absent that link, I am
concerned that this represents a dangerous shift in policy from one of deterrance and
containment to one of a pre-emptive strike against Iraq. I believe this creates an opening
that other countries my choose in order to justify rushing to military action against their
enemies, rather than giving diplomacy a sufficient effort. Finally, I am concerned with
how a U.S. policy of pre-emption will be applied in other hot spots around the world.
I strongly urge you to challenge the Bush Administration to exhaust all available
peaceful means to resolve security issues with Iraq in accordance with the United Nations
Charter and relevant resolutions. I certainly support the members of the U.S. Armed
Forces, as I supported my brother when he served in Desert Storm. We owe it to our
service men and women to make sure all diplomatic efforts have been attempted before
we ask them to defend our country and way of life.
Ross Wilbum ~-~
Iowa City Councilmember
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 31, 2003
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Newspaper Kiosks
In July of 2001, after discussion with the City Council, a pilot program for use of the
newspaper kiosks was outlined in a memo to you (attached). As noted in the memo the
purpose of the pilot program was to encourage use of the kiosks in accordance with the
existing ordinance, while not placing in conflict the removal of existing vending devices.
Twenty-seven requests were received for kiosk usage from thirteen vendors. After a
lottery all 21 spaces were leased for the pilot program through April 1, 2003. We were
able to honor each vendor request for at least one space. In addition some multiple
requests were also granted based on -a lottery in accordance with the ordinance.
As the pilot program draws to a close there are a number of issues Council should be
aware of.
1. Not all spaces rented were actually used; and many were not used regularly or
kept current, with publications.
2. Vending machine usage increased in the CBD and outlying areas.
3. Although maintenance issues were few they were problematic, since a vending
space locked by the vendor is not accessible to the City.
Based on information gained in the pilot program and the previous direction of the City
Council not to pursue changing the ordinance, it is the recommendation of staff that the
City no longer pursue offering newspaper vending space in the kiosks. Kiosks will remain
but the newspaper spaces will no longer be available. Staff will pursue permanently
closing and securing of those vending spaces.
This matter will be scheduled for a future work session.
cc: City Clerk
mgr~mernos\nwspapkiosks doc
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 11,2003
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Benefit Comparison
I was asked for a summary of employee benefits. These benefits are as
of January 31, 2003. Changes (increase in costs notably) are projected
for next fiscal year, effective July 1,2003.
cc: Department Directors
Benefit Comparison Chart - Corn )lied January 31, 2003
AFSCME POLICE FIRE ADMIN/CONF NOTES
Health F/$8272/year F/$8272/year F/$8272/year F/$8272/year Police Union contributes 4%
Insurance S/$2833/year S/$2833/year S/$2833/year S/$2833/year ($330) year for family
All others co[~tribute $240/year
Dental S/$246/year S/$189/year S/$189/year S/$246/year Family coverage is available -
employee pays
LTD $7.00/thousand coverage Covered under Covered under pension $7.00/thousand
(based on sa~ary)/year pension system system coverage (based on
salary)/year
Life Ins $3.00/thousand coverage/year $3.00/thousand $3.00/thousand $3.49/thousand
coverage/year coverage/year coverage/year
Social 7.65% 1.45% Medicare 1.45% Medicare 7.65% Police/Fire pay Medicare if hired
Security (6.2% FICA) (6.2% FICA) after 1985
(1.45% Medicare) (1.45% Medicare)
Pension IPERS 5.75% MFPRS117% MFPRS117% IPERS 5.75% IPERS employee 3.7%
System MFPRSI employee 6.1% to 9.35%
Longevity 5 years: $325 5 years: $300 5 years: $275 5 years: $325
10 years: $500 10 years: $450 10 years: $450 10 years: $500
15 years: $650 15 years: $600 15 years: $600 15 years: $650
20 years: $800 20 years: $750 20 years: $750 20 years: $800
25 years: $1,050 25 years: $1,000 25 years: $1,000 25 years: $1,050
SL 12 days/year 12 days/year 6 shifts/year 12 days/year AFSCME has SL incentive
program
VAC 0-5 years: 1 day 0-5 years: 1 day 0-5 years: 144 hours 0-5 years: 1 day
5-10 years: 1 ¼ days 5-10 years: 1 ¼ days 5-10 years: 192 hours 5-10 years: 1 ¼ days
10-15 years: 1~ days 10-15 years: 1% days 10-15 years: 216 hours 10-15 years: 1~ days
15-20 years: 1% days 15-20 years: 1% days 15-20 years: 240 hours 15-20 years: 1~/~ days
20+ years: 2 days 20+ years: 2 days 20+ years: 264 hours 20+ years: 2 days
Holidays 11 + 1 personal 11 + 1 personal 135 hours 11 + 1 personal Fire $250 holiday payment
(96 hours) (96 hours) (96 hours)
Uniforms & Provided if required to wear Provided Provided
Equipment
Shift Diff. 25¢/40¢ 30¢/45¢ NA NA
Other $125 Safety Shoes $150 cleaning/shoes $700 Annual payment NA
$175 puncture-resistant soles $475 EMT Pay
$100 Prescription Safety $50 cleaning
Glasses
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Iowa Ci~, Iowa 52244
February
5,
2003
Mr. Steven Atkins
City Manager
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Atkins:
On behalf of the Iowa City Aerohawks, I would like to express our sincere thanks for all the
consideration and thoughtfulness given to our organization during the recent, and still on-
going, renovation of the Iowa City Landfill. The Iowa City Aerohawks is a radio-control
flying club consisting of approximately 70 members ranging in age from 13 to 83. We have
been using a portion of the reclaimed landfill for over 30 years. During this time we have tried
to be good neighbors and have taken extreme pride in keeping the grounds and facilities
looking nice. When we learned that dirt from a new cell in the landfill was going to be spread
over the area we use for our runway, we were naturally concerned. We approached Dave
Elias, Superintendent of the Wastewater and Landfill Division, and John Thomas, Assistant
Superintendent of the Iowa City Landfill operation, and they agreed to meet with us to hear
our concerns. We were treated with the utmost respect and were assured they would do
everything within reason to take our needs into consideration as the project progressed.
Our concerns, as well as our needs, were passed along to the engineering firm, city inspector
and the excavation contractor, all of whom insured that great care and consideration was taken
during the dirt-moving phase that impacted our area. The end result was a much-improved
flying site that didn't cost the City of Iowa City any extra money, as it was purely a matter of
coordinating where the dirt needed to be placed to meet our needs. What looked to be a threat
to our much loved hobby turned into a great asset to the Iowa City Aerohawks and to the
community. Once the grass takes hold this spring, we will have one of the nicest flying sites
in eastern Iowa.
Ali this was made possible because Mr. Elias and Mr. Thomas took time out of their busy
schedules, not only to meet with us, but to listen to our concerns and communicate our needs
to the proper people. While we are certain you are aware of the quality of your people, we
wanted to express our appreciation for these two individuals who went that extra mile to work
with us. The handling of this project was a great boost to Iowa City's public image and re-
enforces why Iowa City is such a great place to live.
Mr. Steven Atkins
February 5, 2003
Page 2 of 2
We would also like to thank the City of Iowa City for the use of the facility over the last 30-
plus years and hope we can be there for at least 30 more.
Sincerely,
Rich VeDepo
President
Iowa City Aerohawks
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Director Public Works
City of Iowa City .
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 13, 2003
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: Council Documents Online
Citizens visiting the City website, icgov.org, and viewing Council documents will notice
a slight change in organization. We have now broken out the weekly information packets
separate from the meeting folders. This will allow citizens the ability to check that
particular packet without trying to locate it within a meeting folder. This will affect 2003
and forward packets only.
Council will not notice any changes in their current CD's. All current information
packets will be listed separately at the top along with the agenda packet for the upcoming
meeting. For example the February 18th agenda, along with the information packets of
February 6 and February 13, will be displayed as usual. Once the formal meeting is over,
and documents finalized, the agenda materials of February 18 will be placed in the
meeting folder and information packets of February 6 and 13 will be moved into the
information packets folder.
Please contact me with any questions you may have.
City of Iowa City . ir P8
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 3, 2003
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 3, 2003, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, O'Malley, Trueblood, O'Neil, Nasby
Tapes: 03-14, Both Sides; 03-15, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
Sr. Planner Miklo presented information on the following items:
A. Setting a public hearing for February 18 on an ordinance rezoning 1.6 acres from
Community Commercial (CC-2) to Public (P) for property located at 1828 Lower Muscatine
Road. (Kirkwood College)
B. Setting a public hearing for February 18 on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to
include the updated Artedal Street Plan.
C. Public hearing on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-5) Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood by amending the Peninsula Neighborhood
Code. (REZ02-00024/SUB02-00027)
In response to Vanderhoef, Miklo stated he would attempt to clarify the definition of back yard
included on page 174 of the Council packet (page 6 - Principles and Regulations for the
Neighborhood)
D. Ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street
rights-of-way. (VAC02-00008) (Second Consideration) (University)
E. Ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street. (VAC02-00006) (Pass
and Adopt) (City Carton)
F. Ordinance vacating the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property
line of 405 South Summit Street. (VAC00-00001) (Pass and Adopt)
Mayor Lehman announced that this item should be deferred until after action on items 8 and 9
later on the agenda.
Council Work Session
February 3, 2003
Page 2
G. Ordinance vacating the east-to west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located
between Market and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street. (VAC02-00007) (Pass and
Adopt) (Mercy Hospital)
Mayor Lehman announced that this item should be deferred until after action on item 10 later on
the agenda.
H. Ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential
(RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N.
Dubuque Road. (REZ02-00019) (Pass and Adopt) (Lewis/Gordon)
I. Resolution approving final plat Hearthside Refuge, Iowa City, Iowa. (SUB02-00024)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #8 - ... conveyance of west one half ... vacated portion of the alley ... 405 South
Summit Street and 338 South Governor Street to Phyllis Tucker and Item #9 - ...
conveyance of east one half.., vacated portion of the alley ... to Sue M. Travis and Andrew
D. Robedson) Mayor Lehman stated that the $500 offered for the properties did not seem
to be an appropriate sum, and stated third reading of the ordinance (item #6f) would be
acted upon after items 8 and 9.
2. (Item #10 - conveyance of the platted alley in Block 27 ... to Mercy Hospital) The Mayor
stated a revised offer of $15,000 had been received. City Atty. Dilkes stated the resolution
should be amended with the new amount. Mayor Lehman stated third reading could be
done on the vacation ordinance if the amended resolution is approved.
3. (Consent Calendar ~4e(2) - Resolution approving ... restrictions and covenants ... North
Airport Development Subdivision ... Aviation Commeme Park and the North Commemia~
Area) Council Member Kanner stated he would be requesting the item be removed and
considered separately.
4. (Item #16 - Motion approving .., tentative agreement ... Association of Professional
Firefighters ...) Asst. City Mgr. Helling responded to questions from Council Member
Kanner, and stated he would provide a copy of the full contract to Council Member Kanner.
5. (Item #12 - Ordinance ... to allow City Council Members to participate in the City's Group
Health Insurance Plan at their own expense) City Atty. Dilkes stated the ordinance was
prepared at Council directive and provides Council Members access the City group
coverage at their own expense.
6. (Consent Calendar #4b(2) - Minutes of Civil Service Commission) In response to Council
Member Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling explained that the minutes related to an appeal on a
termination, and the Commission was in the process of setting a hearing date.
Council Work Session
February 3, 2003
Page 3
OPTIONS FOR ZONING RE: BARS (IP1 of 1/30 Information Packet)
Senior Planner Miklo and City Arty, Dilkes presented information regarding his memo. Majority
directed staff to hold on any further work on the zoning options presented, and schedule a work
session as soon as possible on prohibiting entry to bars for those under 21 years of age.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule discussion on February 18 work session. (Dilkes)
COUNCIL POLICY ON LOANS/GRANTS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS
(IP2 of 1/30 Information Packet
(Council Member Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.) Community and
Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Charles Eastham, President
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship and Brad Langguth, Habitat for Humanity present for
discussion. Majority of Council agreed to leave the interest rate as is for rental units, and
homeownership projects would be 20 year deferred payment loan with interest.
STAFF ACTION: Confirmation memo sent in February 6 information packet (Nasby)
COUNCIL TIME
(Council Member Wilburn returned)
1. Council Member Kanner stated he would be attending Legislative Day sponsored by the
Iowa League of Cities on February 12, and will be carpooling with Mayor Lehman and Mayor
Pro tern Vanderhoef.
2. In response to Council Member Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated he hoped to have a
resolution approving the agreement with Latham and Associates for the public power study
on the agenda for the February 18~ meeting.
3. Council Member Champion noted that Jim Clark and his sons have swept and cleaned the
alley behind their construction site on Iowa Avenue.
4. Mayor Lehman announced a joint meeting with the Airport Commission on Monday,
February 10, at 6:30 PM, and asked Council to provide any issues for discussion in
Thursday packet.
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.
City of Iowa City IP9
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 10, 2003
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 28, 2003, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab (6:35), Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Herting, Karr, Lewis
Tapes: 03-11, Side 2; 03-13, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET
FLIP CHART #1
Water
Boards/Commissions
Human Services
Master Plan
Parks & Rec. - $60,000 Parkland Acq.
The City Manager addressed issues on flip chart #1 as follows:
Water - Staff will prepare an ordinance decreasing water rates and place on upcoming agenda
Human Services - Budget will be approved as lump sum, and no individual distribution decided
P&R Master Plan - Approve $60,000 nonrepayable loan from Parkland Acquisition fund.
Convention and Visitors Bureau
FLIP CHART #2
Hotel Tax - $550,000
CVB 25% - 137,500
('03-$0
'04-$13,0oo - 13,0oo
'O5-$25,OOO)
$124,5o0
CVB wants - $137,500
+ - 17,000
$154,500
Council Work Session
January 28,2003
Page 2
After discussion majority of Council agreed to retain the current 25% and allocate $137,500 for
next year.
Police - The City Manager clarified that page 63 is the summary page, and page 65 is the
breakdown for patrol; explained the capital reserve fund for vehicles and the cycle of
replacement (not used for police cars); special equipment packages for police cars.
Equipment Replacement - The City Manager stated a charge for services was budgeted on
page 112 reflected rolling stock only, and $1,410,000 was replacement.
Computer Replacement - Finance Director O'Malley explained that pages 109-110 showed cost,
noting that all departments are charged for their computers except the Library who buy their
own.
Water Works Park and Butler House Trail Head - Majority agreed to postpone further
expenditures beyond the current year.
City Council - The City Manager and Finance Director explained the $111,530 allocated in
services and charges included $50,000 for the one time public power study, and $61,000 for
miscellaneous supplies, dues, training, travel, and equipment. After discussion a majority of
Council requested a work session be scheduled to discuss Council travel policy rather than
reduce the current budget at this time, and a print out of all services and charges for the Council
budget.
Sewer and Water Budgets / radio controlled readers - The City Manager explained budget plans
call for adding 300-400 meters a year, with the timeline being 6-7 years for completion of the
replacement. Finance Director O'Malley stated the readings would be taken by employees from
their cars.
Vehicle Replacement - The City Manager stated his directive to the City Equipment Division was
to keep the fleet looking good, if there's rust, sand and repaint it. In addition, he stated he did
not to compromise the public service and the quality of services by reductions in the fleet.
Public Art / $50,000 GO bond funding - Majority agreed to the retain present level and source of
funding.
Tarqeted Area Housinq Rehab (TARP) - No changes
South Sycamore Trail and Landscapinq - No changes
Community Event and Proqram Funds - Majority of Council agreed to increase Community
Event funding from $41,998 to $46,998.
Shakespeare Theatre Revenue - The City Manager stated the revenues generated from the
theatre go to the Parks & Recreation Department.
Council Work Session
Janua~ 28,2003
Page 3
Housinq Inspector Position - (VVilburn left table due to stated conflict of interest) The City
Manager stated the Community Development funds would be a separate Council vote on the
CDBG budget from the City budget. (Wilburn returned)
Employee Benefits - There was discussion of the effect on the General Fund and the Benefit
Levy when new City employees are hired.
Human Services Requests - Council Members Vanderhoef and Champion will provide
recommendations for discussion and policy approval at a future work session.
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
ervices~
Re: Update - Regulation for "N~isance" Rental Proper~es
On February 11, 2003 I met with the Iowa City Apartment Association Board concerning
the proposed regulations for "nuisance" rental property. The meeting was very productive
and resulted in the Apartment Association Board requesting time to work with staff on the
proposed ordinance.
In my opinion, it is in the best interest of all to have these discussions with the Apartment
Association Board and, therefore, to postpone the discussion of the ordinance initially
scheduled for Council's work session on February 18, 2003.
I will keep the Council updated concerning this matter and plan to schedule the discussion
of the proposed ordinance at the April 7 Council work session.
Hisadmin\memos\n uisa nceu pd doc
February 11, 2003
Michael Barron, President
Windsor Ridge Homeowners Association Board of Directors
725 Arlington Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
Re: Your Letter of January 14, 2003
Dear Michael:
This letter is in response to your January 14, 2003 letter to the Mayor and City Council pertaining to
traffic concerns on Arlington Drive. During the upcoming year our Traffic Engineering Planning
Division will be evaluating the Scott Boulevard intersections at First Avenue, Rochester Avenue, and
Court Street. These evaluations will determine if modifications to the existing traffic control at these
intersections are necessary. These studies will be conducted according to the Federal standards
that are found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. It is necessary for us to wait a few
more months before conducting the studies, both to allow traffic patterns to fully evolve following the
opening of the First Avenue and Scott Boulevard extensions, and because the traffic data collecting
devices we must attach to the street are not operable during the winter weather. We will keep you
apprised of the results of the Scott Boulevard/Court Street intersection evaluation when it is
completed.
I have asked Captain Widmer of the Iowa City Police Department to conduct periodic spot speed
enforcement on Arlington Drive and Barrington Road in Windsor Ridge Subdivision. This effort will
be augmented by periodic placement of the speed trailer on these streets. Our research has shown
that periodic spot speed enforcement by the police department is the most effective means of
slowing down traffic in residential neighborhoods.
I have also enclosed a copy of the City's traffic calming brochure. If you believe your neighborhood
is interested in pursuing such a course of action, this brochure lays out the steps to be followed.
Copies of this brochure have already been distributed to Windsor Ridge neighborhood
representatives. Feel free to contact Beth Pfohl in the Traffic Engineering Planning Division if you
wish to pursue a traffic calming evaluation.
Thank you for your correspondence. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jeff Davidson
Traffic Engineering Planning
cc: City Council
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Beth Pfohl, Traffic Engineering Planning
Tom Widmer, Iowa City Police Department
Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Services
Gary Watts
mgdltrs/barron doc
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 31, 2003
TO: City Council
FROM: Steven Nasby, Community and Economic Development Coordinator
RE: Summary of CDBG Expenditures for Towa Municipalities
The attached financial summaries were posted by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) on their web site. These summaries identify CDBG expenditures
by within CDBG program categories. A copy of these summaries was provided to Council
Hember Vanderhoef.
Financial summaries for all CDBG entitlement cities may be located on HUD's web site. The
web address is as follows: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/
budget/disbursementreports/index.cfm.
Cc: City Manager
Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development
I01 lAC IAcquisition of Real Property I $150,959.70 I 9'52%1
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $150,959.70 9.52%
121A lAP IOeneral Program Administration I $139,971.72 I 8'82%1
Subtotal for; ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $139,971.72 8,82%
115c IED IMicr°'Enterprise Assislan ce I $1°6,75°'°°1 6'73%1
Subtotal for: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $166,750.00 6.73%
12 HR Construction of Housing $108,650.00 I 6'85%1
14A HR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential $513,914.77 32.40:~I
14B HR Rehabilitation: Multi-Unit Residential $6,9 4.25 0.44%
Subtotal for: HOUSING $629,479.02 39.68%
03A PI Senior Centers $300,000.00 18.91%
03B PI Centers for the Disabled/Handicapped $8,650.00 0.55%
03C PI Homeless Facilities (not operating costs) $6,410.00 0.40%
03M P Ch d Care Centers/Facilities for Children $86,028.63 I 5.42%J
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $401,088.63 25.29%
05 PS Public Services (General) I $148,425.00 9.36%
05M PS Health Services I
$9,575.00 I 0.60%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $158,000.00 9.96%
Total Disbursements $1,586,249.07 100%
Page 1 of 1
Io4 lAC IClearance and Demolition I $10,471.00 I 2'79%1
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $10,471.00 2,79%
12~A lAP IGeneral Program Adminislration I $94,696.27 I 25'24%1
Subtotal for; ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $94,696.27 25.24%
117D lED IOther Commercial/Industrial Improvements I $1,000.00 I 0'27%1
Subtotal for: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $1,000.08 0.27%
14A HR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential 22.31%
Subtotal for: HOUSING $134,499.14 35.85%
03B PI Centers for the Disabled/Handicapped 9.33%
1~6B IP, INon-Residential Historic Preservation I$35'000'0051,000.000.27%I
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $36,000.00 9.59%
05A PS Senior Services $22,467.30 5.99%
05B PS Services for The Disabled $45,000.00 11.99°/'
05D PS Youth Services $6,000,00 1.60°/,
05E PS Transpodation Services $6,086.00 1.62%
05G PS Battered and Abused Spouses $6,000.00 1
0SM PS Health Services $9,000.00 2.40%
05N PS Abused and Neglected Children $4,000.00 1.07%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $98,553.30 26.27%
Total Disbursements $375,219.71 100%
Page 1 of 1
20 AP Planning $95,428.29 5.55%
21A AP General Program Administration $24,184.07 1.41%
21D AP Fair Housing Activities $1,132,32 0.07%
Subtotal for: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $120,744.68 7.02%
13 HR Direct Homeownership Assistance $98,431.12 5.72~
14A HR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential $812,433.74 47.25D/,
14B HR Rehabilitation: Multi-Unit Residential $78,634.65 4.57o/,
14H HR Rehabilitation Administration $33,666,54 1.96"
141 HR Lead-Based Paint/Lead Hazard Test/Abatement $102,244.80 5.95~
Subtotal for: HOUSING $1,125,410.85 65,45%
103C [PI IHomeless Facilities (not operating costs) $33,149.93 1.93%
03F IPI Parks, Recreational Facilities $178,987.58 10.41%
03PIPI Health Facilities $9,307.14 0.54%
03S Pr Facilities for Aids Patients (not operating costs) $4,950,00 0.29%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $226,394.65 13.17%
05 PS Public Services (General) $226,886.23 13.19%I
05A IPS ISenior Services $3,268.58 0.19%
03T PS Operating Costs of Homeless/Aids Patients Programs $11,831.68 0.69%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $246,986,49 14,36%
Total Disbursements $1,719,536.67 100%
Page 1 of 1
01 AC Acquisition of Real Properly $731,812.94 33.20%
04 AC C earance and Demo ton $250.00 0.01%
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $732,062.94 33.21
J21A {AP {General Program Administration I $346,654.0, I 1.4%
21D AP Fair Housing Activities $32,000.00 1.45%
Subtotal for: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $378,854.99 17.19'
r14E {ED IRehabilitation: Publicly or Privately Owned Commercial/Industrial I $8,798.56 I 0.40%
Subtotal for: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $8,798.56 0.40~
12 HR Construction of Housing $120,000.00 5.44%
13 HR Direct Homeownership Assistance $59,800.00 2.71%
14A HR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residentia] $460,913.83 J 20.91%1
14H HR Rehabilitation Administration $105,497.95I 4.79%
Subtotal for: HOUSING $746,211.78 33.86%
Io3 IP~ IPub,ic Facilities and Improvements (General) I $75.000.00 ] 3.40°/oI
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $75,000.00 3.40%
05 IPS IPublic Services (General) $68,923.56 3.13%
05L IPS IChild Care Services $51,166.08 2.32%
03T PS Operating Costs of Homeless/Aids Patients Programs $143,005.23 6.49%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $263,094.87 11.94%
Total Disbursements $2,204,023.14 100%
Page 1 of 1
I°8 IAc Iael°cati°n I $8,17°.°° I °.21%1
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $8,170.00 0.21%
[21A lAP ]General Program Administration ] $410,318.42 ] 10.66%]
Subtotal for: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $410,318.42 10.66%
14E ED Rehabilitation: Publicly or Privately Owned Cornrnercial/Industrial $8,454.00 0.22%
18B ED ED Direct: Technical Assistance $67,226.34 1.75%
18C ED Micro-E nterprise Assistance $6,713.53 0.17%
Subtotal for; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $82,393.87 2,14%
13 HR Direct Horneownership Assistance $87,847.65 2.28%
14A HR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential $2,368,572.37 61.51°/~
14H HR Rehabilitation Administration $322,657.08 8.38%
Subtotal for: HOUSING $2,779,077.10 72.17%
03F PI Parks, Recreational Facilities 1,71%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $66,321,50 1.72%
05 =S Public Services (General) $116,440.60 3.02%
05A =S Senior Services $80,501.01 2,09%
05D =S Youth Services $161,345.51 4.19°/<
05E =S Transportation Services $39,618.57 1.03%
05G 3S Battered and Abused Spouses $61,820.85 1.61%
05H =S Ernn ployrnent Tralning $6,880.71 0.18%
05L =S Child Care Services $14,977.96 0.39%
95M =S Health Services $2,480.67 0.08°/(
050 3S Mental Heath Services $20,448.86 0.53%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $504,514.74 13.10%
Total Disbursements $3,850,795.63 100%
Page 1 of 1
01 AC Acquisition of Reai Property
104 lAC JClearanceandDomolition 15476'734'318'15%$153,244.10 I 2.62%
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $629,978.41 10.77%
20 AP Planning
21A lAP General Program Administration I$13'584'3251,133,014.07 I 9.37%0'23%
Subtotal for: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $1,146,598.39 19.60%
17A ED Commercial/Industrial Land Acquisition/Disposition I $50,108.91 0.86%
18A ED ED Direct: Financial Assistance to For-Profit Businesses $466,160.00 7.97%
8C ED M cro-En erpr se Ass stanceJ $13,236.84 0.23%
Subtotal for: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $529,505.75 9.05%
~3 HR Direct Homeownership Assistance $7,247.30 0.12%
14A HR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential $681,307.26 11.65%
14B HR Rehabilitation: Multi-Unit Residential $155,000.00 2.65°/,
14G HR Acquisition for Rehabilitation $5,043.40
14H ~R Rehabilitation Administration $261,712.36 4.47%
15 ~tR Cede Enforcement $584,371.74 9.99°/,
Subtotal for: HOUSING $1,694,772.06 28.98%
93C IPI IHomeless Facilities (not operating costs) $25,000.00 0,43%
03,/ IPI IWater/Sewer Improvements $g6,640.00 1.56%
03K PI Street Improvements $423,622.03 7.25%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $545,662.03 9.33%
05 =S Public Services (General) $615,447.04 10.52o/~
0SE ~S Transpodation Services $34,066.60 0.58%
05H ~S Employment Training $175,351.93 3.00%
05L =S Child Care Services $145,979.83 2.50%
33T ~S Operating Costs of Homeless/Aids Patients Programs $53,316.78 0.91%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $1,024,182.18 17.51%
1~c lOT ICDBG Non-Profit Organization Capacity Building I $6,317.16 I 0.11%I
Subtotal for: OTHER $6,317.16 0.11%
[19F IVV IPlanned Repayments of Section 108 Loans J $271,753.47 I 4.65%J
Subtotal for; REPAYMENTS OF SECTION 108 LOANS $271,753,47 4.65%
Total Disbursements $5,848,749.45 100%
Page 1 of 1
104 IAC IClearance and Dem°liti°n I $8,756-411 °'19°/°l
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $5,758.41 0.19%
120 lAP IPlanning $247,311.15 I 8'22%1
21A AP General Program Administration 5.84%
121D lAP IFair Housing Activities $175'539'86I$2,300.77 0.08%I
Subtotal for: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $425,151.78 14.13%
14E ED Rehabilitation: Publicly or Privately Owned Commercial/Industrial $97,517.00 3.24%
17A ED Commerc a / ndustr a Land Acq u sition/Disposition $245,000.00 8.14%
Subtotal for: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $342,517.00 11.39%
13 -IR Direct Homeownership Assistance $130,000.00 4.32°~
14A -IR Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential $584,780.20 19.44°/~
14B -IR Rehabilitation: Multi-Unit Residential $399,215.90 13.27°/,
14H -IR Rehabilitation Administration $222,652.78 7.40%
141 -IR Lead-Based Paint/Lead Hazard Test/Abatement $93,192.18 3.10%
15 -IR Cede Enforcement $89,757.43 2.98°/~
16A -IR Residential Historic Preservation $10,000.00 0.33%
Subtotal for: HOUSING $1,529,598.49 50.85%
103 ]PI IPublic Facilities and Improvements (General) ] $48,239.71,I 1.54%I,
03F PI Parks, Recreational Facilities $87,534.49 I 2.91%1
03K PI Street Improvements $84,674.45 2.81%1
03L PI Sidewalks $53,416.54 .78%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $271,865.19 9.04%
05 PS Public Services (General) $265,543.16 8.83%
05A PS Senior Services $47,616.63 1.58%
05D PS Youth Services $12,105.00 0.40%
05E PS Transportation Services $6,465.00 0.21%
05K PS Tenant/Landlord Counseling $7,200.00 0.24%
05L PS Child Care Services $6,275.25 0.21%
05M PS Health Services $18,599.19 0.62%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $363,804.23 12.09%
119c lOT ICDBG Non-Profit Organization Capacity Building I $69,310.65 1 2-3°°/°1
Subtotal for: OTHER $69,310.65 2.30%
Total Disbursements $3,008,003.75 100%
Page 1 of 1
01 AC Acquisition of Real Property $660,693.00 22.73%
02 AC Disposition $1,365.00 0.05%
04 AC Clearance and Demolition $61,520.18 2.12%
Subtotal for: ACQUISITION $723,578.18 24.90%
21A AP General Program Administration ,415~,,~;80:~00 14.200°/,0
Subtotal for: ADMINI$1R~TIYE AND PLANNING $421,278.20 14.49%
118C IED IMicr°'Enterprise Assistance I $45,952.36 ] 1.58°/oI
Subtotal for: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $45,952.36 1.58%
12 4R Construction of Housing $48,258.46 1.66%
13 4R Direct Homeownership Assistance $14,090.00 0.48°/`
14A ~R Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential $869,256.89 29.91~
14H ~R Rehabilitation Administration $245,225.63 8.44°/`
141 ~R Lead-Based Paint/Lead Hazard Test/Abatement $4,524.25 0.16°/,
Subtotal for: HOUSING $1,181,355.23 40.65%
Street Improvements { $478,787.54 ~
Privately Owned Utilities $26,878.50
Subtotal for: PHSLIC IMPROVEMENTS $503,116.04 17.31%
05 PS Public Servlces (General)I $15,281.87 0.53%
03T PS Operat n9 Cosls of Homelos$1Aids Patients Pro9rams I$16,g34.g1 0.55%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SER¥1CES $31,216.28 1.07%
Total Disbur*ements $2,996,496.29 100%
Page 1 of 1
104 lAC IClearance and Demolition I $163,880.03 I 7.93%J
Subtotal for; ACQUISITION $163,880.03 7.93%
20 AP Planning
Program Administration $280,046,54 3.55%
Subtotal for: ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING $292,319.30 14.15%
14A HR Rehablritation: Single-Unit Residential $1,028,243.66 49.76%
14B HR Rehabilitation: Multi-Unit Residential $592.19 0.03%
14H HR Rehabilitat on Adm n straflon $204,392.45 9.89%
Subtotal for: HOUSING $1,233,228.30 59.68%
03 PI Public Facilities and Improvements (General) $30,552.74 1.48%
103C IPI IHomeless Facilities (not operating costs) $25,000.00 1.21%
03L PI Sidewalks $32,238.26 1.56%
Subtotal for: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS $147,634.38 7.14%
9.51%
05 PS Public Services (General) $196,498.76 1.60%
05R PS Homeownersh p Ass stance Not Direct $33,002.94
Subtotal for: PUBLIC SERVICES $229,501.70 11.11%
Total Disbursements $2,066,563.69 100%
Page I of 1
Date: 3-Feb-03
To: City Manager and City Council ,
From: Dianna Furman, Customer Service Manager
Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics - Fiscal Year FY 02 and FY03
All Water Total
Services Sewer Discount Water Tax Sewer Refuse Recycling Total
Month Discount Discount Accounts Discount Discount Discount Discount Discount Discounts
FY 02
Jul 116 84 200 835.52 41.99 760.56 658.05 224.70 2520.82
Aug 127 94 221 896.00 44.90 857.59 701.10 239.40 2739.09
Sept 128 93 221 1023.68 51.25 980.49 808.71 276.15 3140.26
Oct 136 107 243 1043.84 52.35 999.90 827.17 282.45 3205.71
Nov 136 113 249 1106.56 55.47 1060.23 836.38 285.60 3344.24
Dec 142 117 259 1151.36 57.77 1103.34 867.14 296.10 3475.71
Jan 147 122 269 1164.80 58.20 1116.29 879.45 300.30 3519.04
Feb 146 124 270 1216.32 61.09 1165.83 913.26 311.85 3668.35
Mar 148 122 270 1184.96 59.39 1135.68 879.45 300.30 3559.78
Apr 153 118 271 1205.12 60.32 1155.07 925.57 316.05 3662.13
May 154 126 280 1207.36 60.37 1157.23 943.72 322.55 3691.23
Jun 156 132 288 1254.82 62.91 1202.48 1049.62 360.77 3930.60
FY02 $13,290.34
Totals 1689 1352 3241 $666.01 $12,694.79 $10,289.62 $3,516.22 $40,456.98
FY 03
Jul 112 113 225 932.26 46.57 892.16 69524 238.99 2,805.22
Aug 118 115 233 1,006.18 50.07 963.26 769.48 264.52 3,053.51
Sept 123 121 244 1,042.02 52.03 997.76 783.00 269.12 3,143.93
Oct 129 122 251 1,068.90 53.45 1,023.62 803.25 276.08 3,225.30
Nov 122 127 249 1,129.38 56.57 1,081.80 907.87 312.09 3,487.71
Dec 126 128 254 1,133.86 56.68 1,086.11 816.75 280.72 3,374.12
Jan 126 132 258 1,138.34 56.93 1,090.43 843.75 290.00 3,419.45
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
May 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Jun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Totats 856 858 1914 $7,450.94 $372.30 $7,135.14 $5,619.34 $1,931.52
cc: Kevin O'Mally
Mari/Utility/NewDiscountMonthlyFY03.xls
IP14
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
USE OF FORCE REPORT
January 2003
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
19 01-01-03 3-49 Traffic Stop During the course of a traffic stop the
officer located a handgun on the ground
near the stopped vehicle. The officer
drew his sidearm while each occupant
of the vehicle was removed from the
car and patted down for weapons.
7 01-01-03 3-83 Arrest Warrant Officer drew sidearm while serving an
arrest warrant on a subject whose hands
were concealed under some covers.
The officer had information that the
subject was known to fight with
officers.
58 01-03-03 3-302 Fight Subject was fighting with another
individual when the officer had to pull
him offofthe other individual. The
subject resisted handcuffimg and the
officer had to use a hand control
technique to place subject's hands
behind his back. Subject also refused
to get into the back of the patrol car and
was directed to the back seat by the
officer.
2 01-09-03 3-1234 Shoplifting Subject had been arrested and kept
mmmg around to yell at a person while
being escoited to the patrol car. The
officer held him to prevent his turning
around to yell.
14, 20 01-10-03 3-1256 Criminal Trespass Subject was told he was under arrest.
When Officers tried to handcuff him he
tried to pull away and kick the officers.
The officers directed him to the ground
and had to use hand control techniques
to get him to place his hands behind his
back to be handcuffed. While walking
him to the patrol car he continued to
resist by kicking at the officers and
refusing to walk. Upon arriving at the
patrol car he refused to get in and had
to be pulled into the car by the officers.
11, 38, 52 01-16-03 3-2212 Assist other agency Officers assisted another agency in a
vehicle pursuit by deploying a stop
stick and by following the pursuing
police vehicles.
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
14 01-17-03 3-2347 Warrant arrest When the officer told the subject he
was under arrest he pulled away and
pushed the officer to the ground. The
subject then ran but was located hiding
under a car. Officers were unable to
coax the person out from under the car
and deployed a chemical agent. The
subject then crawled out and was
handcuffed by the officer.
60 01-17-03 3-2374 Traffic Stop When the subject ~vas told he was
under arrest he pulled away from the
officers and continued to resist. The
officer directed the subject to the
ground where continued to resist and
the officer deployed a chemical agent.
The officer used a hand control
technique to place the subject's hands
behind his back to handcuffhim.
25 01-17-03 3-2512 Property damage The officer used his side arm to
accident dispatch an injured deer.
19 01-21-03 3-3254 Injured Animal The officer located an injured deer and
dispatched it with his side arm.
60 01-22-03 3-3309 Traffic Stop When the officer attempted to stop a
vehicle for speeding the driver
accelerated to get away. The officer
pursued the vehicle for 2 to 3 blocks
before discontinuing the chase.
19 01-22-03 3-3406 Accident investigation Deer injured after having been struck
by a vehicle. The officer dispatched
the deer with his side arm.
88 01-24-03 3-3686 Welfare check of a Officers responded to a complaint of a
mental patient person who was off his medications and
out of control. Subject had a history of
chasing people with knives and bats.
The Sgt. requested a less lethal weapon
be brought to the scene. The weapon
was never displayed or pointed at the
subject.
31 01-29-03 3-4614 Disorderly Conduct Officers responded to a complaint of a
fight. While escorting the arrested
subject to the patrol car he began
kicking a front door window of a
business he was being escorted from.
Officer used his hands to direct the
subject away from the door and placed
him against a wall.
SRT 01-30-03 3-4852 Search Warrant Officers assisted with a search warrant
of a residence. Subjects inside of
residence did not resist and were
handcuffed by officers.
4 01-31-03 3-5104 Injured Ammal The office used his side arm to dispatch
an injured rabbit.
CC: City Manager, Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Training Sergeant, City Clerk, Library
Iowa City Police Department
Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES) Report
JANUARY 2003
YEAR 2002 Monthly Total Year to Date Totals Arrest/Visit
BuSiness Name _B_ _A ! B [ YTD
A&J MINI MART-2153 ACT CIR. i 0 0'00
AAJAXXX LIQUOR STORE 2 2 0 0.00
BIG KMART-HOLLYWOOD BLVD 0 0.00
CUB FOODS 1 1 0 0.00
DAN'S SHORT STOP CORP 0 0.00
DELIMART - E. BENTON 4 0.00
DELI-MART - MORMON TREK 0.00
DELIMART-HWY I 2 0 0.00
DELIMART-LWR MUSCATINE i #DIV/0!
DOC'S STANDARD i 0.00
DRUGTOWN 0.00
EAGLE FOOD CENTER- N.DOD. 0.00
FAREWAY STORES INC 0.00
GASBY'S - S. GILBERT 1
,, 0 0.00
GASBY'S EAST - 2303 MUSCAT. 0.00
HANDIMART - DUBUQUE ST. 0.00
HANDIMART-N.DODGE ! 1 , 1 ..... '"'" 0 0.00
HANDiMART: WiL. LOw~EEK '1 , 1 0 0.00
HARTIG DRUG- MORMON TREK 1 1 0.00
HAWKEYE CON ST - Commerce 1 1 0 0.00
HAWKEYE CON ST-KIRKWOOD : 0 0.00
HY-VEE- N. DODGE ST 0 #DIV/0!
HY-VEE- S. 1 ST AVE #DIV/0!
HY-VEE- WATERFRONT 3 3 0 0.00
JOHN'S GROCERY INC 1 0 0.00
KUM & GO - GILBERT/BURL 0.00
KUM & GO - MORMON TREK 2 0.00
KUM ~ ~C)~ Si RivERSiDE 2 0.00
KUM & GO- W. BURLINGTON ST 3 3 0 0.00
L&M MIGHTY SHOP INC 4- 4 0 0.00
0 0.00
LINN STREET CAFI~
MINI MART 0 0.00
NEW PIONEER COOP 0.00
NORTH DODGE EXPRESS 0.00
ON THE GO CONV. STORE INC. 0.00
OSCO DRUG 0.00
Column A is the number of times a license holder is visited specifically checking for underage sales.
Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age. Note this is not the total number
of charges.
Iowa City Police Department
Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES) Report
JANUARY 2003
YEAR 2002 Monthly Total Year to Date Totals i Arrest/Visit
Business Name I 'Al _B I ~_A [ I --B I , YTD
PANCHEROS i 0.00
PETRO-N-PROVISIONS 3 3 0.00
PIZZA PALACE 0.00
#Div~0!
RUSS' AMOCO SERVICE
SUBURBAN AMOCO 2 0.00
SUBURBAN AMOCO-KEOKUK 2 I 0.00
T&M MINI MART 0 0.00
TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS- S. RIV 1 ~ --
~ 1 0.00
WALGREENS 0.00
TOTAL 57 157 0.00
Column A is the number of times a license holder is visited specifically checking for underage sales.
Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age. Note this is not the total number
of charges.
To: Chief Winkelhake
From: Officer R. A. Mebus
Ref: Monthly Activity Report
Date: January 2003
Copy: Captain Widmer
During the period covered by this report, 6 different officers spent a total of 9.25
hours participating in than 6community events and had contacted nearly 480
persons. Listed is an overview of the different events.
DATE OFFICER Contacts Length Activity
1-7-03 Mebus 25 2.0 PTO Mtg
1-10-03 Steva 145 1.0 Crim. Invest. & Science
1-12-03 Schwindt, 140 1.0 Scouts - Pinewood Derby
Dierson
1-21-03 Mebus 5 1.5 CSS Instructor Pres.
1-26-03 Brotherton 150 3.0 HACAP Chili Supper
1-30-03 Dierson 15 .75 Scout tour ICPD
January marks the start of the 7th Citizen's Police Academy running
Jan 23 - Apr 24.
There were 15 Child Safety Seat Inspections ( Mebus, Miller A, Roth)
There were 10 officers visiting 16 schools for approx. 43.8 hrs. DARE
continues at Regina Elem.
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IA 52240
(319) 356-5275, FAX # (319)356-5449
"An Accredited Police Department"
To: Steve Atkins
From: RJ Winkelhake
Ref: Age of Consent
Date: 11 February 2003
As part of the continuous review of policy the department reviewed the
Juvenile Procedures General Order. The issue of age was an important part
of the review. While the age utilized (age 12) in the order was proper and not
in conflict with Iowa statures, a decision has been made to change the age to
Fourteen as the age at which the officers could obtain consent to search.
At age fourteen the individual begins to be given additional rights and
responsibilities in the State of Iowa. The individual is viewed as a Juvenile
rather than a child. The individual is able to operate an automobile and begin
exercise of independent judgement.
This review is another example of the type of review of policy and procedure
the department engages in on a regular basis. Review of policy and procedure
is an on going practice of the Iowa City Police Department. The City
Attorneys office reviews recommended changes.
Cc: City Attorney
PCRB
February 10, 2003
I am pleased to announce that Gwen Williams, animal care technician for the
Animal Services division was chosen as the ASPCA/Premier Animal Shelter
Worker of the year.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers this
award to employees of shelters who have been nominated by a member of
the American Pet Dog Trainers Association and have the support of their
directors. Employees must show they have been directly involved and
committed to using positive training methods or programs to improve the
chances of adoption for dogs.
Gwen Williams received a scholarship to attend the APDT annual
conference and was presented with an award for her efforts with the Paws
To Train center dog training program. During the conference she was able
to attend classes given by all of the top dog behaviorists, trainers, and
authors of different dog training methods in the United States. Dogs who
are at risk of not getting adopted due to lack of training or activity level are
placed in a training program for three weeks. The dogs get social contact
with people and dogs and are trained in the basics so they are better
candidates for adoption. The training program is funded by Friends of the
Animal Center Foundation and is run in conjunction with Spot and
Company Dog Obedience.
RJ Winkelhake
Message ~
Marian Kart
From: Donald Baxter [donald.baxter@mchsi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 9:42 AM
To: R J-Win kelhake@iowa-city.org
Cc: cou ncil@iowa-city.org
Subject: Pedestrian Ordinances
Captain Winkelhake and the Iowa City Council:
I am wondering what can be done regarding enforcement of vehicular behavior at crosswalks. While Iowa law is crystal
clear about where pedestrians have the right of way (any intersection, any sidewalk crossing of a driveway, whether these
sites are marked or not) Iowa City is notoriously hostile to pedestrian crossings. I think this is especially important in a
college town.
There have been numerous anecdotal examples of Iowa City law enforcement officers who are not aware of Iowa Code
and how it provides for pedestrians other than the issue of jaywalking. It seems that if pedestrians cannot cross safely at
crosswalks, why should they bother using them?
Recently, traffic devices have been placed on the UI campus on Newton Road in front of the new Medical Administration
building and parking lot. These seem to be quite effective and could be used in a number of hotspots such as on Iowa in
front of the English-Philosophy building (where Iowa City has not even marked a crosswalkr), and the crosswalks on
campus on the one-way pairs of Jefferson and Market. The speed limit is 25 mph on all these streets, yet drivers
flagrantly ignore this limit driving 35, 40 and sometimes more. One way pairs of streets are extremely hostile to
pedestrians without the lack of speed controls on them.
The new Northside neighborhood streetscape could benefit by additional pedestrian signs as well.
Donald Baxter
Donald Baxter 724 Westgate Street #1 Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 337-0494
donald.baxter~_~mchsi.com
2/12/03
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Finalists Announced: Accessible America Award for Disability-Friendly Community
National Organization on Disability Will Announce ~Vinner February 18
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2003~The National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) today
announced seven finalists in its second annual Accessible America Contest. The finalists were selected
from dozens of entries nationwide, each endorsed by the mayor or chief elected official and submitted
with a detailed description of comprehensive community-wide efforts to be welcoming and accessible
to persons who have disabilities. Applications came from cities with populations ranging from 500
people to several million.
The finalists are: Austin, Texas; Bloomington, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; Iowa
City, Iowa; Irvine, California; Nashville, Tennessee; and Traverse City, Michigan. Three of
the finalists--Bloomington, Charlotte, and lrvine~ere also finalists in last year's inaugural
Accessible America contest. Last year's wirmer was Venice, Florida.
N.O.D. presents a cash award of $25,000 to the winning community, to recognize and encourage
comprehensive disability accessibility and opportunity. The money, presented to the mayor, encourages
further progress and can be used to fund local disability-related efforts. The eight-member judging
panel, made up of distinguished disability advocates and professionals from across the United States,
will select the winner, which N.O.D. will announce on Feb. 18. The contest, administered by N.O.D.'s
Community Partnership Program, is sponsored by a generous grant from UPS.
All U.S. cities and towns were eligible to enter the contest by the Dec. 31, 2002 deadline. The
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the entire range of social, recreational, cultural, and sports activities. The award will recognize
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President Alan A. Reich. "It is in the communities of America that people with disabilities go about
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For information about entering next year's Accessible America competition, contact Community
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AGENDA
City of Iowa City
City Council Economic Development Committee
Thursday, February 20, 2003
9:00 a.m.
Lobby Conference Room
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes - January 16, 2003
3. Other Business
- Big Mama's BBQ - apphcation withdrawn
- Update North Dodge Street Eagle's Store
- Schedule Date and Time for Next Meeting
4. Presentation - Workplace Learning Connection (Nancy Quellhorst)
5. Discussion of TIF Request by Southgate Development for Pepperwood Mall
6. Discussion of Possible Expansion of the Sycamore\First Avenue TIF District
7. Adjournment
ECONOMTC DEVELOPMENT COMMA i i EE
THURSDAY~ .1ANUARY 16~ 2003
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
CIVIC CENTER
Members Present: Ernie Lehman, Ross Wilburn, Dee Vanderhoef
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Steve Nasby, Steve Atkins
City Council Members Present: None
Others Present: Vanessa Miller, Frank Gluck, William De Souza-Lobo
CALL TO ORDER
Ernie Lehman called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2002
Minutes were approved as submitted. All in favor 3-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
Iowa Workforce Deve/opment ('Dee Vanderhoef): Vanderhoef asked that this item be tabled
until the next meeting.
North Dodge Street Eag/e's Store (Ross Wilburn): The committee discussed the possibility of the
North Dodge Eagle's store closing. It is felt that the decision has already been made by
corporate but the committee feels this store is very important to the community. Lehman
questioned where to draw the line in the City's involvement in issues like this but wants to
express to Eagle's that the City feels a grocery store is an integral part of this neighborhood.
Lehman suggested they write a letter to Eagle's corporate office to express how important the
store is to the neighborhood and how much they would appreciate that the store remains open.
The committee agreed and asked Nasby to draft a letter for the Mayor. Vanderhoef would like
to know why Eagle's chose to close this store to have insight and information for the future.
NextMeetin~. Scheduled for Thursday, February 20TM, 2003 at 9:00AM.
Other: Lehman brought up that at the next City Council meeting there will be presentations by
the Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) reporting on their successes over the last year. In a
memo from City Manager Atkins last year, it was noted that there were a few places where
money could be picked up for the budget. One of those places is reducing the CVB from 25% to
23%. Lehman would like to see the committee stick with the 25% because of the huge impact
the tourism dollars bring in to the city, almost seven dollars for every dollar spent. From an
economic development stand point this is huge money coming into the community.
Wilburn excuses himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CDBG APPLICATION - BIG MAMA'S BBQ
Lehman asked if any other information had come in from the applicant other than what is
included in the meeting packet. Nasby said that all of the information was in the packet. He
noted the applicant had begun to work more with ISED, they prepared the cover sheet and the
updated cash flow statements.
Economic Development Committee Minutes
January 16, 2003
Page 2
Lehman noted an error on first page of projected profit/loss statement. The projected
depreciation for :[0 months is listed as $1,210.00 but the average month depreciation is listed
as $867.00. The depreciation number should be almost $8,700.00 not $1,210.00. Lehman had
hoped the applicant would have spoken with Dean Thornberry for her own benefit, as
mentioned at last meeting, to gain insight into starting a restaurant business. The Committee
thought the applicant was to be present at today's meeting.
Vanderhoef noted the new information packet contained two pages of year one, two pages of
year two, but nothing for year three cash flow.
Lehman questioned the self-employment tax deduction on profit/loss. This number should be
included in payroll tax and not appear as a separate item.
Nasby noted the applicant and [SED had addressed the issues questioned from the last CDBG
meeting. This includes the sales tax being accounted for; profit/loss numbers corrected except
for depreciation issue; health insurance included in misc. expenses; and owner's withdrawal
separate from employee wages. It was also noted that the applicant needs to change the
wording on the profit/loss to indicate that employee wages do not include owner withdrawal.
The second line also needs to show payroll taxes in order to remove the escrow number.
Nasby will contact the applicant to get questions answered and recommend to her that she
contact Lehman to speak with Dean Thornberry.
City Manager Steve Atkins arrives.
UPDATE CDBG-FUNDED PRO1ECTS - REVOLT SKATEBOARD PARK & ENGLERT THEATRE
£evo/t Skateboard Park
Lehman asked De$ouza-Lobo if the State's rejection of the loan application is final and where
does he stand currently.
De$ouza-Lobo said that he believes the State's refusal is final, but unusual. He would still like to
receive a City grant/loan if possible.
Lehman doubted the City's approval of a grant/loan since the State denied the application, it
would be hard to justify with the public. The Council's original approval for the grant was
contingent on the approved loan from the State. He told DeSouza-Lobo he was welcome to
approach the Council.
Vanderhoef said the ability to service the loan was the key issue. The State said they believe
this to be a community project, and she understands why they think it could be, but it really is
not. Vanderhoef also said the skate park is a great addition to the community and the
committee had looked at the project specifically as to the good it has and would do for the
community.
DeSouza-Lobo said he feels the skate park is and has been doing good things for Iowa City and
the surrounding community. He said the worst part is the kids who now enjoy the park might
not have a place to go.
Vanderhoef said she does not believe the community will support this project at higher level
right now. She asked if the skate park would continue on as is and perhaps do the planned
Economic Development Committee Minutes
January 16, 2003
Page 3
renovations a bit later. De$ouza-Lobo was not sure, but his goal is to keep the park open even
if he takes a job offer out of state.
Lehman mentioned DeSouza-Lobo's previous successful sales growth, and suggested that he
provide sales numbers for the next 3 months, showing that he is meeting projections, and
reapplies to the State. Tf the business is showing positive growth, it will prove that his plan is
viable. DeSouza-Lobo has two options; approach the Council now with what he has and ask if
they are willing to do something in light of the State has turning him down; or wait for a couple
of months and show some better numbers.
Lehman and Vanderhoef thanked DeSouza-Lobo, wished him good luck and said they will be
happy to see him again.
Englert Theatre
Nasby reported that the State has extended the Englert's deadline for raising money until .]uly
15, 2003.
Wilburn returns.
OTHER BUSINESS- CONTiNUED
Vanderhoef said the Lower Muscatine Street work needs to move forward sooner than later.
They need to look at expanding the 1-iF district. The district plan has worked. Traffic is good in
that area and she wants to continue. To partner with Kirkwood Community College is a
possibility.
Atkins provided information he had on this issue. He spoke with staff at Kirkwood and asked
that they roughly lay out a sketch where the traffic signals will be, the widened street patterns,
curb cuts, and makes the assumption that the road behind Oral B will be there. This information
will give a plan, a working document, that can be brought back to Kirkwood to show what it will
look like and then Atkins will be able to provide some cost figures. Atkins thinks Kirkwood will
want to participate because it will be to their advantage, the campus is becoming very popular.
Once the sketch is done, the boundary of the 7'iF can be framed.
AD3OURNMENT
Ernie Lehman adjourned the meeting at 9:55 AM.
****NEXT MEI: rING WILL BE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003 AT 9:00AM.*****
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SouthGate
February 10, 2003
Mr. Steve Nasby
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Iowa City
Re: Pepperwood Place, US Highway 6, South Iowa City
Dear Steve:
$oulhGole
Over the past nine months, Southgate Development, as owner of the K-Mart, Development Company, Inc.
755 Mormon Trek Boulevard
Press Box and Big Lots buildings and partial owner of the Pepperwood Place Po. ~ox ~907
mall and outlot buildings, has undertaken planning and analysis of a renovation ~o,~o Cily, Iowa 52244.1907
of the entire mall area. At this time, Southgate is prepared to make a significant
investment in redeveloping the area and would like to explore incentives Pho,~: 319.33z4195
Facsimile: 319.33Z9823
available through the City to accomplish this goal. Emo~l: $outhgate@sgde¥ hal
Background:
Pepperwood Plaza consists of approximately 225,000 square feet of commercial
space. The K-Mart building is approximately 97,000 square feet and the building
currently housing the Press Box is about 5,600 square feet. The former grocery
store, a portion of which is currently occupied by Big Lots, is 57,000 square feet.
The mall adjacent to this is approximately 57,500 square feet. The outbuilding
along US Highway 6 is 10,000 square feet.
As you are aware, since the move by Best Buy, then the subsequent closing of
Econofoods, the mall has experienced substantial vacancy. Prior attempts to re-
tenant these spaces have had limited results culminating in a current vacancy rate
of approximately 34%.
Future Plans:
Southgate has been working with Shive-Hattery Engineers to develop a concept
to revive this highly visible, high traffic shopping area. The estimated
investment of $7,000,000 would redesign and resurface all of the parking lots,
update the lighting, give the Pepperwood Place mall and Big Lots buildings new
exterior canopies and fascia, provide new landscaping and new islands bringing
the improvements more in line with today's current building and zoning codes.
We also are proposing a new entrance to the mall directly offUS Highway 6.
Southgate, along with members of JCCOG, has been working with the Iowa
Department of Transportation to get approval of this proposed new entrance. All
involved are supportive of the new entrance pending an IDOT traffic study of the
area, which JCCOG began in February.
Preliminary marketing of the Pepperwood Place mall has been promising. Direct
access from Highway 6 and an integration of the surrounding commercial areas
will make the Center more customer-friendly and inviting. Along with the
increased shopping and eating opportunities, the community will benefit through
the creation of jobs in this low to moderate income area.
In conclusion, Southgate is willing to make a substantial financial commitment to
this area. We hope the City of Iowa City, by offering incentives through TIF or
other community development initiatives, will consider doing the same. We also
request the City Counsel approve and assist in implementation of a full,
signalized entrance into the center along Highway 6 with appropriate
acceleration and deceleration lanes. We believe the access, site and building
improvements will assist in returning the area into a viable retail center.
Attached is a brief fact sheet on the property as well as concepts for
redevelopment.
Sincerely,
Teresa L. Morrow
Vice President
Enclosures
PEPPERWOOD PLACE PLAZA
ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND BROADWAY STREET
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
CURRENT FACT SHEET
Approximate Total Building Square Footage: 225,000
Approximate Site Area: Approximately 22.5 acres
Current Assessed Value-All Parcels: $8,867,050 (2002)
Project Area Current Zoning: CC-2
U.S. Highway 6 Traffic Counts: 1998 24,000+
Total Proposed Developer Investment: $5,000,000
Parking, Landscaping and Other Site Improvements: $1,700,000
Building Renovation and Updates: $1,000,000
Tenant Improvements: $2,000,000
Off Site Improvements: $300,000
Re-Development Timetable:
Developer would like to start as soon as possible following approval from the
Iowa Department of Transportation of the new entrance, negotiating incentives
with the City of Iowa City and Approval of the New Site Plan
Business Solutions
Iowa City Area Development Group, Inc.
319.354.3939 Box P. O. Box 2567, 325 East Washington Street, Suite 100, Iowa City, Iowa 52244
pevebpment Survey maps labor in the region
· CORALVILLE-- ~
The University ot
Iowa Community
Credit Union broke
ground in October
for a new facility at
1151 Second
Street. The 6,800 Employee Concentration
square-foot center per ZiP Code
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and Penn Street.
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· Shive Hattery re sounds like solne nouveau conscr the Cedar Rapids/lo~va City Technol
ceived a 2002 Ar- vation measure, you'd be right, ogy CorridorTM telephone survey, a
Paula Nissen, Iowa Workforce De- project that involves a partnership
chitectural Design
Award. The Award velopment project manager, says the between thc Iowa City Area Develop-
tcrln "labor-shed" coined in thc 1990s mcnt Group (ICAD Group), Priority
of Merit with Rec
denotes conservation. "'File measure- Olle and lowa Workforce Develop
ognition was for the
merit instrmnent symbolizes a water mont.
Polk County Juve- shed where streams and rivers flow into The results of the TechnoloEo'
nile Detention Cern- a central basin . . . In a laborshed, Corridor Laborsbcd Survey Ihal
ter. workers are commuters who flow into a started in December 2002 wilt be
central employment center, released later this month. Nissen
· The ICAD Group "The survey is a tool economists and says a phone survey xvorks best to
Advisory Council community developers use to analgze randmnize the intervie~v process, to
toured the Owens and evaluate the characteristics and insure confidentiality and to acquire
Illinois plant in Iowa the availability of workers." information quickly so data results
City last October, Nissen says, "This study is a are accessible in a timely manner.
method state and local leaders use to The study gives community lead-
preSClWe one of its natural resources--
All the right stuff
The landscape in rural West Branch is forever changed. The new Procter & Gamble distribution facility will add
more than 200 new jobs and expand the city's tax base .
WEST BRANCH The new Procter & headquartered in Cedar Rapids, ~vill man
Gamble Distribution Center in West Branch, age the Distribution Center (~'D(Y), employ-
Iowa, may have all the "right" stuff in place: lng more than 225 employees. Focusing on
· l?iqht place: Located jnst one mile from tectmolo~Ly and renovations to provide effi
Interstate 80, the center is conveniently ciencies in facility management, Worley
situated for long-distance hauling to ma- makes safety and training a priority. Evm~
jor metro areas, employee experiences an in-depth, hands-
· Ftiqht time: The new dislribution center in on, multi-phased training known as the
conjunction with expanded facilities at Worle~j Way.
P&G's Iowa City plant and new bottling Kylc Nclson, FrmCon constrnction
plants Owens Illinois and Alpla of Iowa manager for a multi million dollar project,
City provide P&G the infrastructure said crews, averaging as many as 1 i0 peo
needed to responsively meet the needs of pie a day, worked a seven-day a week
the world's hair tare consumers schedule throughout the constructior~ proc
· Riqbt-on-time: Good weather and excel ess to meet the fast track schedule cmn~nit
lent construclion crews, working a ment.
seven day a week schcdule, are turning Last monlh, P&G representatives, city
a Februau~ 2003 occupancy goal into a and economic development officials Ioured
reality, the 520,000-square foot building, which
· tEiqht staffi. The center, managed by one represents phase I of a multi phase build
of the nation's top logistics companies, ing process at the West Branch site for
Worley Warehousing, will operate 24- P&G.
hours a day, seven days a week. Tour guides explained futtlre phases
have the potential to more than double the
When the Fortune 500 company broke
ground in mid July, P&G officials wanted a continued on page 4
"fast track" construction schedule. Crews
responded and are "right on target." The We'd like to hear from you. Your comments
company expects to move product into the and suggestions are welcome, and we d like
building and begin testing procedures to to know about projects you're working on
ship and receive product by Februat-y 1 1. for a future publication.
The distribution center will become fully op-
erational in April. Linda Schreiber
Worley Warehousing, a logistics company Ischreiber~iowacityarea,com
Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Overlap
ers an accurate picture of its laborforce. Like "Taking a Technology Corridor approach
a telephoto lcns, the survcy zooms in on a to labor allows our communities to use this
communily's characteristics and dcmograph- data to strategically plan infrastructure and
its. capital improvement projects including traffic
While most employment surveys are patterns for street improvement," Raso
geared tmvard the employer, this study is added.
geared to the worker. Thc laborsbed survey The shelf life of a laborshed survey is
identifies: about two years, depending on the location, if
· Labor availabilily it is a rural or urban area and if other
· Commnting distances and patterns changes are occurring in the local economy.
· Cluslers of occupations or skill sets Nissen says updating the survey in the futurc
· Desired and current wages and bent allows community leaders to review employ
fits of workers ment trends and make comparisons and ad-
- Undcremployment duc to mismatch of justments in their communities. []
skills, low income or low hours
worked
Though Iowa is known fbr low nnemploy U n d e r c o n s t r u c t i o n
merit rates, those numbers only reflect the it's a wc]l-known fact: Companies and
individuals who are actively seeking work. site location consultants who ~vant a head
start on site selection cyber surf. Today,
Nissen says this study addresses people who
are willing to accept or change employment, the majority of location searches are
including the. unemployed population not pleted conveniently after hours on the
~ormation Super High~.uay.
actively seeking employment, such as
To meet modern-day, high tech de-
homemakers and retirees.
hands, the ICAD Gronp is developing an
Joe Raso, president of ICAD Group, says nline Building and Site Inventory. The
the survey information aids business
LOIS software (Location One Information
recruitment, retcntion and expansion efforls. System, available through a partnership
"Thc survey is a valuable planning with Mid-American Energy, makes it easy
instrument. Companies looking to locate or
for Realtors and city officials to input data
expand always take into consideration the
and refresh the sites they represent.
pool of available ]abor. For more information or to gain pass-
word access, call the ICAD Group offices.
Continued from page 2 fire protection, a major area for truck-drop lot
spaces, a guard shack, and a separate build-
size of the facility. Currently, the company Lng that serves as a trucker relief/lounge area.
holds an option to expand its 55-acre site to The general contractor, James N. Gray Com-
120 acres. When that happens, the two-story party of Lexington, Kentucky, involved more
office, now on the south end of the building, than 30 area subcord~actors ~n the project.
The products m~:at the Iowa City P&G
willexpandsbecomesouthCentrallYand east.l°cated as the building plant are Clairol br~'(HerbaI Essences,
The immense new facility--850-feet long Aussie, and lnfusium), Shampoos and condi-
by 600-feet wide with a 31-foot ceiling tioners (Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Pert,
height--occupies roughly 11 acres and is Vidal Sassoon and Physique) and an oral rinse
large enough to hold approximately 9.5 foot- product (Scope). All are distributed nationwide
ball fields (including end-zones), from Iowa City.
The super-sized warehouse is designed to With all this "right stuff," the new P&G DC
accommodate big-box distribution in semi is set to become a Midwest distribution star.
trailer loads as well as smaller, traditional
forklift/rack-and-pick systems. (Check out the []
box for other fun facts about P&G's new cen- _~
ten) P&G DC fun facts: ~'--
The tilt-up concrete structure provides a · Moved 450,000 cubic yards of
durable, secure and tight facility, resulting in dirt--cutting 27 feet of earth in
a very sanitary work environment. An auto- some areas and adding 17 feet
mated- and radio-controlled workplace pro of fill in others
vides the most state-of-the art operation. Em- · Placed 95,000 tons of stone
ployees will use a combination of warehouse · Poured 20,000 tons of asphalt
equipment: sit-down forklifts, stand-up lift · Poured 19,000 cubic yards of
trucks, pallet jacks and stretch film machines, concrete
Lifts run on compressed natural gas, which
· Placed 1,100 tons of steel
provides a cleaner environment, or battery * Placed 9,000 masonry blocks
power, and are equipped with a computer. · Placed more than 700,000
P&G officials estimate more than 100 square feet of asphalt and con-
trucks will visit the site daily to drop off and crete for road surface areas sur-
pick up product. The site, located off 300th rounding the center
Street, has a 300,000 gallon water tank for
Iowa City Area Development Group Inc. PRSRT STD
325 East Washington Street U.S. Postage
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Paid
319.354.3939 Iowa City, Iowa
www.iowacityareadevelopment.orq Permit No. 268
STEVE ATKINS
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
NLC President Names 2003 Leadership Team
Leadership Training Council Municipalities ia Transition Panel on Fatal#as and
Intenmfional hsk Force
Municipalities in Transition Panel on Community and
~, ~ ^~,,~'r.~ Regional Development
Congress of cities Program Commiflee
..... T~ Working Group on Homeland Security
{.*ami! on Ye~lh, Educ~on, and Families
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J®HNSON C®UNTY
Coralville, IA 52241
Feb~a~ 5, 2003
Elizabeth D. Riesz
Peter C. Riesz
2411 Tudor Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Mr. And Mrs. Riesz:
I received your letter indicating your concem about Sarah not arriving to Target when
expected and your request to have her picked up 15 minutes eadier.
Sarah's ride to Target is pick up based, as opposed to drop off (appointment) based. When
we set the dde up, you decided it was more impodant for Sarah to be picked up between
7:30 AM and 8:00 AM than be dropped off before 8:20 AM. We can only emphasize either
the pick up or the drop off when scheduling 350 - 400 trips per day. We can not do both and
retain a fair and consistent service. I did add a note to her dde that she would like to dropped
off between 8:05 AM and 8:20 AM. This tells the ddver that if at all possible, this is when she
would like to be dropped off. Sometimes it is not possible.
SEATS, like other public transportation, is a shared dde service. This means that after we
pick Sarah up inside her window, the bus can pick up other passengers. This can extend
Sarah's ride time. However, it should not exceed 60 minutes, barring extraordinary
circumstances.
Each time we spoke about your concern for Sarah being late, I brought up that we co'uld
change it to be drop off based. This would allow Sarah to be dropped before 8:20 AM on a
consistent basis. We discussed the pros and cons of doing this. The drawbacks to this
solution are that there is no set pickup window for drop off based rides (although they should
be rather consistent) and that Sarah can be dropped off up to 30 minutes early. This is
acceptable for the majority of our riders who have drop off based ddes taking them to work or
to doctor appointments. You decided to keep the tdp as pick up based after weighing the.~e
issues.
Here is the information I have regarding the rides discussed in your letter. The times were
taken directly from the driver's manifests.
Date Pickup Drop Off
1/28/03 7:44 8:27
1/29/03 7:52 8:35
1/30/03 7:34 8:35 (I believe weather was an issue thi~ day.)
® Page 2 February 7, 2003
Changing Sarah's pick up window to 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM should allow for her to arrive eadier.
Our focus will continue to be picking her up inside this time frame. I want to remind you that
with the earlier window, I still can not guarantee that she will be dropped between 8:05 AM
and 8:20 AM.
I have changed her subscription to the following per your request:
Dates: ???? - 3/15/03
Days: TVVTh
From: 2307 Catskill Ct. To: Target
Iowa City, Iowa 1451 Coral Ridge Ave.
Coralville, Iowa
Pickup Window:7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Comment: A note will be on the ddver schedule that Sarah requests to be drepFed
before 8:20 AM.
Please contact me to tell me when you want this effective.
If you have any questions or concems, feel free to contact me directly. I am normally in the
office between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM Monday - Friday.
Manager of Scheduling
319.339.6128
Cc:
Ron Logsden, Manager, iowa City Transit
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Ernie Lehman, Mayor (please copy for City Council)
Nicole Sheldon, Case Manager, Dept. Human Services
Jeannine Scandridge, Co-Director, Rural Employment Alternatives
Ron Schieffer, Director, Reach For Your Potential
Carol Broyles, Reach For Your Potential
Sarah Reisetter, Service Coordinator, Catskill House
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JAN UARY 14, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lori Benz, Jay Honohan, Betty Kelly, Allan
Monsanto, Charity Rowley, Jim Schintler, and Deb
Schoenfelder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joanne Hora
STAFF PRESENT: Michelle Buhman, Linda Kopping, and Julie Seal.
GUESTS: Eve Casserly, Lee McGovern
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
Motion: To approve the December minutes as distributed, The motion carried on a
vote of 6-0. Schoenfelder/Kelly
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Casserly indicated she and McGovern were representing a Johnson County Task Force
on Aging subcommittee. The purpose of the subcommittee is to develop a vision for the
Senior Center's future that addresses recent changes in the Center's operational funding
and outlines a plan for the future.
On behalf of the Task Force, Casserly read a statement expressing strong opposition to
the current draft of the Commission's proposal, Planning for Change: F¥04 Funding,
Operational and Programming Changes at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center.
She also indicated that the Task Force wished to be involved in the Center's
restructuring process and requested information on the Commission's timeline for
finalizing the document and submitting it to the Iowa City Council for final approval. (See
Attached Statement).
Commissioners requested information related to the Task Force subcommittee and
asked if the entire Task Force had reviewed and voted on the statement that was being
presented to the Commission today. Casseriy and McGovern indicated that due to time
constraints the subcommittee's statement had not gone back to the entire Task Force for
approval. However, a survey focusing on the Center had been conducted at the most
recent Task Force meeting and the comments were representative of the entire Task
Force. Commissioners requested a copy of the survey.
Honohan expressed a desire to attend the Monday, February 10, 2003, meeting of the
Task Force in order to discuss the Commission's current draft of Planning for Change:
F¥04 Funding, Operational and Programming Changes at the Iowa City/Johnson County
Senior Center. Casserly stated this would not be a problem.
OPERATIONAL BUDGET: PLANS AND PROGRESS
Review and Discussion of Revision I of Planning for Change.
Honohan distributed a revised copy of the timeline for the completion of the Planning for
Change document. Discussion of the proposed changes and feasibility of the revised
timeline followed. Commissioners agreed to change the time period allocated for the
Center's Advisory Committees to review the document and develop recommendations
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2002
for changes from February 1 through February 15, 2003, to January 21 through
February 15, 2003.
Motion to adopt the revised timeline. - Rowley Schintler - Motion approved on a
vote of 7-0.
Commissioners discussed whether or not to implement class fees as a mechanism for
generating operational revenue.
Kopping explained that class fees are already in place for some classes offered at the
Center. These fees are used to pay for equipment and operational costs associated with
the class. Classes taught by independent contractors also involve a fee. This fee, which
is set and collected by the independent contractor, serves as payment for instructing the
class. Commissioners endorsed the continued use of class fees to cover costs
associated with offering a class and to pay for independent contractors.
Commissioners reviewed a sample schedule showing a range of class fees and an
approximation of the amount of operational revenue that could be generated with each
particular fee. After comparing the revenue generating potential of class fees to the staff
time required to collect and track the fees, the Commission decided not to endorse the
use of class fees for generating operational revenue.
It was the general consensus of the Commission that the implementation of a system of
membership fees, in conjunction with a Iow-income subsidy program, was an
appropriate form of participant cost sharing and could be used to generate operational
revenue. While membership fees would be required to enroll in many classes or
activities sponsored by the Senior Center, memberships would not be required to visit
public areas of the building, receive services from in-house agencies, or attend
programming sponsored by the Center or any other agency or group that is free and
open to the public.
Commissioners discussed varying membership fees based upon place of residence.
According to this approach, individuals who live within a community whose governing
body contributes funding for the operation of the Center would pay a smaller fee than
those who live in an area that does not support the operation of the Center. It was
agreed that an extended discussion of membership fees would take place at the
Tuesday Jan. 21, 2003, Commission meeting.
The Commission agreed to pursue a three-year financial agreement with the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors. This agreement would facilitate long-range budgeting and
enable the Commission to hold fees at a particular amount for that period of time
Kopping stated that all changes to the Planning for Change document that were agreed
to at this meeting will be made and that the newly revised document will be available for
Commissioners to pick up at the Senior Center on Friday afternoon, January 17, 2003.
A summary version of the draft proposal also will be available at that time.
Commissioners will continue their review and modification of the draft proposal at the
Jan. 21, 2003 Commission meeting.
Motion to adjourn. Monsanto/Rowley Motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lori Benz, Jay Honohan, Betty Kelly, Allan
Monsanto, Charity Rowley, Jim Schintler, and
Deborah Schoenfelder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joanne Hora
STAFF PRESENT: Michelle Buhman, Craig Buhman, Linda
Kopping, Susan Rogusky.
GUESTS: Valerie Appleton, Marian Babcock, Eve
Casserly, Ruth Dolezal, Davis Dowell, Lee
McGovern, Charolette Walker, Joe Gjoving,
Glenn Joblonski, Jennifer Lott, William
Laubengayer, Jack Young, Bob Welch.
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
In reference to recommendations included in the current draft of Planning for
Change: FY04 Funding, Operational and Program Changes at the Iowa City/Johnson
County Senior Center, Dolezal requested that the age at which people are given
honorary (free) memberships to the Center be lowered from 85 to 80 years of age.
Welch, Chair of the Johnson County Task Force on Aging, asked Commissioners to
delay their vote on a final version of Planning for Change. The purpose of this delay
would be to give the Task Force's Ad Hoc Committee time to study the proposal,
prepare recommendations for change, and submit them to the Senior Center
Commission.
Welch noted that the Ad Hoc Committee is opposed to the tiered membership fee
outlined in the current proposal and to changing the name of the Senior Center. The
committee is in the process of drafting a Senior Center vision statement that will be
presented to the Task Force at its Feb. 10' 2003 meeting. Following approval by the
Task Force, the vision statement will be presented to the Commission at its February
18, 2003, meeting.
NUTRITION PROGRAM LEASE UPDATE - Honohan
No progress has been made in finalizing the lease agreement.
OPERATIONAL BUDGET: PLANS AND PROGRESS
Review and Discussion of Planning for Change: FY04 Funding, Operational and
Program Changes at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Revision I1-
Kopping/Honohan
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003
Using the summary version of Planning for Change, Commissioners reviewed,
discussed, and made modifications to the content.
Motion-Under Financing, Long-Term Financial Plan, move action step 3.B.1.c
(Obtain business support for special programs e.g. a fund to pay membership
fees for people 85+ years of age or Iow-income elderly) to the list of action
steps in the Short-Term Financial Plan (Section 3.A.l.a-f) Schintler 7-0
Kelly suggested that information related to the operational budget cuts that have
already been made should be mentioned in the document. This would provide a
more comprehensive and accurate description of the financial plan that has been
developed by the Commission.
Motion-Under Financing, Long-Term Financial Plan, change action step 3.B.l.a
to read Businesses will be encouraged to fund specific items or projects in the
operational budget. (e.g. printing and mailing costs of the newsletter).
Rowley/Monsanto 7-0
Commissioners discussed lowering the qualifying age for free, honorary
memberships to the Center from 85 to 80 years of age as well as the possibility of
waiving membership fees based upon income rather than age. After analyzing
membership data showing the age breakdown of a sample of participants, the
Commission decided to maintain the qualifying age at 85 and over.
Rowley asked if those who register as a couple could receive a discount on their
membership. Some Commissioners felt this practice discriminated against people
without a domestic partner.
Kelly reported that many people have told her they are opposed to changing the
name of the Senior Center. It was noted that the Commission has not decided to
change the name of the Center, it has only recommended appointing a Task Force to
explore it as an option.
Commissioners discussed a variety of costs for membership fees and whether or not
membership fees should vary according to place of residence and the level of
operational support provided by the related governing body.
Motion to charge a $50.00 annual membership fee for residents from areas
whose governing bodies provide operational funding for the Center, and a
$75.00 annual membership fee for residents from areas whose governing
bodies do not provide operational funding for the Center. Membership fees
can be paid on an annual or semi-annual basis.
Rowley/Benz Motion carried on a vote of 5-2 (Monsanto, Kelly opposed).
Monsanto stated the $75 fee was too high and suggested implementing a $65.00
annual membership fee for people who live outside of the areas that provide financial
support for the operation of the Senior Center. Kelly stated she could not support
this motion because the fees established were too high.
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003
Kopping reported that a joint meeting of all three advisory committees will be
scheduled for sometime between now and the February Commission meeting. The
purpose of this meeting will be for the advisory committee members to review and
discuss the Planning for Change document and to prepare any recommendations for
change that committee members feel are appropriate. It is hoped that the results of
this meeting will be presented to the Commission at their February 18, 2003 meeting.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE
Operations-Kopping
The draft list of donors who suppoded the Skywalk has been posted in the hall
adjacent to the skywalk for quiet some time now. Following a final announcement in
the Post asking donors to check the plaque for typos, the plaque will be ordered.
Jay Honohan and Linda Kopping will meet with the City Council of Iowa City to
discuss the Center's proposed FY04 Operational Budget on January 27, 2003.
Programs- Seal
No report available at this time.
Volunteers- Rogusky
Rogusky reported that the Center for Learning spring catalog is being developed and
will be mailed the first part of February.
DECEMBER COMMISSION VISITS
City Council- Honohan
Honohan reported on the progress made by the Commission in the past month.
Board of Supervisors- Schoenfelder-
Schoenfelder reported that she gave a summary of the Planning for Change
document and the timeline associated with completing the document.
Motion to adjourn. Motion passed on a vote of 7-0. Monsanto/Schoenfelder