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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-20 Info Packet CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION .PACKET 20, 2OO3 CITY OF IOWA CITY reurua~y www.icgov.org I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I IP1 City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP2 Memorandum from Council Member Kanner: Report on ILC Lobby Day IP3 Memorandum from City Manager: Resolution of Pending Claim (Brooks) IP4 Letter from Steve Siglin (Elder Services Inc.) to City Manager: Appreciation - Ty Coleman and Staff at Community Television Service IP5 Minutes: January 17 Iowa City Area Development Group IP6 Minutes: December 19 PATV Board of Directors  City Council Meeting Schedule and February20,2003 Iow^ C,T~ Work Session A... ,~,.,~en,~as wwwJcgov.org TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS · TUESDAY, MARCH 1 '1 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBD Special Council Work Session 7:00p Special Council Formal Meeting · MONDAY, APRIL 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session · TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Special Council Formal Meeting · MONDAY, APRIL 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session · TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Special Council Formal Meeting · WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Emma J. HarvatHall 4:00p Special Council Work Session Joint Meeting: JC Board of Supervisors, lC School District, Cities of Coralville and North Liberty · MONDAY, MAY 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session · TUESDAY, MAY 6 Emma J. HarvatHall 7:00p Council Formal Meeting Meeting dates/limes/topics subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation Neighborhood Housing Nuisance Ordinance Pro Peace Downtown Kiosks Age 21 and Over Entrance to Bars ST. EVE.N KANN.ERr ¢ ty ,0uncd eq ber'. 'rowa Home Address: 630 ~ Governor, #1, Iowa City, Iowa 5224~~ (319)338-8865 City ' ' TO: Council FROM: Steven Kanner DATE: Feb. 19, 2003 RE: Report on [LC Lobby Day Last week, on a sunshine-filled morning, Dee Vanderhoefand I caught a ride v~h Erni~'- Lehman for a comfortable two-hour trip to downtown Des Moines. This was to be my first trip t~) the State Capitol and my first participation in the Iowa League of Cities (1LC) Lobby Day. I'd like to give a brief report on my experiences. My goal was to talk to eight state legislators about two issues that I felt were of great concern to the citizens of Iowa City and the [LC: 1) Allowing cities in Iowa to form new municipal electric utilities if they follow the prescribed state process and 2) The need for study and debate on changing our current tax structure (a high priority on the ILC's legislative agenda.) I had prepared a cover letter and literature to present to the chairs and leading members of the House and Senate committees on Commerce and Ways & Means. Regarding the first issue, I made the case that members of the Commerce committee should veto any attempt at legislature that would limit the ability of new municipal electrics from forming. I had talked with lobbyists from the Iowa Association of Municipal Utihties and various other people before the lobby day and they were all concerned that a bill might be introduced that would not allow cities to do condemnation (acquking the electric distribution system by eminent domain) as the final phase of municipal electric formation. This would be a devastating blow to city home rule rights and the potential economic development that can result from forming a municipal utility. I also prepared information for two Senators and two House members on the Ways and Means Committees about the need for diverse tax options. With new proposals by the Farm Bureau and Governor Vilsack on the table, and over 35 new legislators in the Statehouse, it's a good time to propose progressive new ideas for our taxing systems. I asked these legislative leaders to consider allowing a municipal income tax option. I noted the Iowa Policy Project's recently released report showing that Iowa's tax system is not overly burdensome compared to other states (it ranks in the middle at 27t~ highest per capita for state and local taxes combined). Now is the time to work on the fairness of our taxing system by placing less ora burden on our low-income folk, and a local income tax option would help accomplish that goal. While I noted that our City Council did not have any agreement on the need for a municipal income tax, I personally thought that it would be a positive step to give cities the option of allowing their citizens to vote for themselves on a greater array of tax options. Finally, regarding taxes, I noted that in a July 10, 1999 article by Michael Valpy, found on "globaltechnology.com,' he notes that "there is evidence, that except for the giant U.S. cities, per- capita property taxes have been lower in income-tax cities than in non-income-tax cities. Moreover, with few exceptions, all the income-tax cities have had lower rates of increase in their property taxes. Further, per capita total taxes in income-tax cities were generally lower." While at the Statehouse I was actually able to talk to House Ways and Means Chair, James Van Fossen and ranking member, Don Shoultz. In addition I talked to three members from the Johnson County delegation, Senator Joe Bolkcom (Senate Assistant Minority Leader), Representative Mary Mascher (House Assistant Minority Leader) and Representative Dick Myers (House Minority Leader). -1- I went in armed with my fact sheets and pictures of my targeted legislative leaders but I learned that I was a bit overly ambitious in attempting to talk to eight people in three afternoon hours. The system for attempting to talk with State Legislators is quite chaotic and archaic. Most of the legislators do not have offices and one must send a note in with the front doorpersen of the chamber (Senate or House) and hope you catch someone at their desk. Or you pray that you catch someone whizzing through the rotunda on the way to another meeting or lunch. Then you are lucky if you get two to three minutes to pitch your cause while hundreds of noisy people are also trying to do the same thing. I think it is time we gave our state legislators each an office. In addition, it wouldn't hurt to have a Statehouse toll-free phone number so that constituents can easily call key legislators to express their local concerns. In the morning and over lunch we heard presentations by ILC president Ted Tedesco (Mayor of Ames), League lobbyists, new Iowa of Department of Economic Development head Mike Bluin, Senate Majority Leader Stewart Iverson, Senate Minority Leader Mike Gronstal, House Ways & Means Chair Jamie Van Fossen and House Ways & Means Ranking Member Don Shoultz. Highlights of the presentations included reactions to Governor Vilsack's $500 million "Iowa Values Fund" proposal and the Farm Bureau's $2 billion economic plan. I did not get all of the particulars of the plans but my understanding of the basics of the Vilsack proposal includes close to $150 million for regional boards to dispense for economic development (including locally controlled revolving loan funds) and $250-350 million as incentives for public/private partnerships in three areas: Life Sciences, High Speed Interne{ Access for private businesses, and Renewable Energy (1000 MW of renewable by 2010). Mike Bluin said that there is no clear-cut proposal on the source of these funds. Two possibilities include bonding or dedicated gambling tax dollars One thing that concerned me is the emphasis on genetically engineered products in the Life Sciences segment. Senator Gronstal seemed quite enthralled by this aspect of economic development. I fear this part of the proposal ignores possible ethical, moral and health concerns of genetically engineered products, not to mention the growing worldwide embargo of these types of products many countries have already enacted. The Farm Bureau proposal would enact a 4.5% state property tax levy and do away with TIF's. The speakers that we heard from almost universally called it "interesting." I don't believe it will pass as proposed but it will be a starting point for discussion and it behooves us to get into the statehouse with fresh ideas. Representative Don Shoultz, like Daniel walking into the lion's den, did suggest to the ILC that TIF's did need reform. I happen to agree with Shoultz and thank him for his courageous stand on TIF reform. One suggestion that I have is that TIF's should only be available to entities if the surrounding area (one- half square mile? or perhaps one square mile?) has seen a decline in property value the last five to ten years. I felt empowered by my visit to the State Capitol. I encourage not only my fellow council members to make a trip to Des Moines in the future but also my fellow citizens of Iowa City. The system, with all of its weaknesses, still allows for direct communication with decision-makers. It is enthralling and exciting to think that this democratic process is available for any person in the state of Iowa. In addition, there is a beautifully refurbished Capitol to view. I found the library, with its huge open space in the middle and outer ledges with book stacks going up five or mo~:~stodes:~ be breathtaking. :: The ride home to Iowa City was uneventful and we made it home by 6:15 PM. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 19, 2003 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Resolution of Pending Claim (Brooks) As a result of successful mediation efforts, and in accordance with my authority as City Manager to settle claims up to $20,000, the City and Mr. Brooks have reached a resolution of Mr. Brooks' claims against the City of Iowa City and its officers resulting from a traffic stop involving Mr. Brooks on the morning of October 11, 2002. While the City expressly denies liability for any claims of wrongdoing, due to the uncertainties of litigation, the City and Mr. Brooks agreed to engage in mediation in an effort to resolve this dispute short of litigation. As a result, a settlement has been reached in which Mr. Brooks and his attorney will receive the sum of $20,000 in full settlement of any and all claims associated with this traffic stop and his arrest. This mediated settlement does not address the disposition of any criminal charges resulting from this incident, as any decisions concerning criminal charges are solely within the discretion of the County Attorney's Office. Mgr\memos\claim02-19-03.doc ELDER SERVICES, INC. 2947 SIERRA COURT SW Mr. SteveAtkins IOWA CITY, IOWA Iowa City City Manager 52246 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Mr. Atkins: I am a family counselor at Elder Services Inc. and I want to express my appreciation for the work done by Ty Coleman and the staff at the Community Television Service of Iowa City Cable TV. Last spring I participated in a series of programs directed toward adult children who are struggling with issues having to do with their aging parents. All four of the series' segments were taped and rebroadcast on channel 4 by Ty and his colleagues. Taping this series was an excellent community service that helped countless persons who weren't able to attend the seminars, and the contribution made by the Cable TV service was invaluable. That is why I'm writing in support of the service remaining intact. The professionalism and commitment shown by the employees of the Television Service impressed all of us who were involved with the series. We have another program scheduled for this April, which we plan to ask Ty to tape as well. I am pleased to know that such an important and convenient service exists as part of the Iowa City governmem. Sincerely,,~, //~ Steve Siglin L.M.S.W Elder Services Inc. Iowa City Area Development Group ~ Board of Directors ~1 ~Cl~ Janual~ 17, 2003 Minutes MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Atldns, Scott Fisher, Charlie Funk, Tom Goedken, Tim Gholson, Jim GriiYm, Pat Guard, Mike Huber, Brian James, Larry Morgan, Julie Pulkrabek, Ronald Reed, Dick Rex, Glenn Siders, Carol Thompson, John Wetzel, Bruce Wheaton and Harry Wolf. ABSENT: Jeff Disterhoft, Tom Gelman, Kelly Hayworth, Scott Miller, Norm Nielsen, Mike O~)onnell, Tom Scott, and David Skorton. STAFF PRESENT: Shed Jelinek, Joe Raso and Linda Schreiber CALL TO ORDER: Funk called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. INTRODUCTIONS: Two new board members were introduced: o:o Julie Pulkrabek, Phelan, Tucker, Mullen, Walker, Tucker & Gelman, LLP, is a representative for the Iowa City Area ChAmber of Commerce (replacing Rose Rennekamp). o:- Carol Thompson, Johnson County Board of Supervisors (replacing M/ke Lehman). MINUTES: Motion by Wetzel; second by James to approve minutes for the December 13, 2002, Board of Directors meeting. Unal~imous approval. FINANCIALS: The December profit and loss statement reflects income of $15,500, with contributions from seven private investors. Raso reported overdue investments for the first and second quarters tot~liug $4,700, but noted $3,000 is expected. Raso reported expenses for October in the amount $30,800. Major expenses include: · / $3,300 for office rehab ,z $2,000 for marketing consulting · ~ $2,100 for aer/al photos · / $2,000 for fall Corridor Career Fair He ssdd a net loss of $15,300 is reflected in the statements, but overall the ICAD Group is in a good financial position at this time. December financial reports reflect $147,700 in checking and $100,000 certificate of deposit. In January, funds were moved per ICAD Group policies: $140,000 was transferred to UICCU and the Certificate of Deposit was moved to ISB&T. The Wells Fargo account will be closed and the remaining balance transferred to UICCU after all checks have cleared. Raso met w/th representatives from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics regarding investment. He believes they will make a sizable investment in the ICAD Group during the final years of the investment campaign. The December profit and loss budget vs. actual statement showed the following: ~' Projected net income -- $40,000 plus ~' Projected gross income -- 108 percent of budget · / Expenses -- 84.6 percent of budget ~' Office Expenses (Office Rehab, Advisory Council and Computer and Software purchases not included in the percentage to the right) -- 107.2 percent of budget ~' Staff Expenses -- 83.6 percent of budget · / Marketing Expenses -- 76.2 percent of budget Motion by Wetzel; second by Siders to approve the December financial statements as presented. Unanimous approval. PRESIDENT'S PERFORMAI~CE RE~ ~c.~: Funk reported Raso's annual evaluation for December 2002 was complete. He and Wolf report the evaluation was very favorable, and both recommend a $3,000 bonus to reflect the board's appredation and his good work. Moved by Wetzel to approve a $3,000 bonus for Paso payable in January 2003; Second by Gr/ff/n,. Unanimous approval. ELECTIOI~ OF I~OMINATING COMMITTEE: Funk reported the Executive Committee recommended appointing the following members to ICAD's Nomination Committee: ~ Scott Fisher ~ Larry Morgan ~ Tim Gholson ~ Hat. Wolf ~' Kelly Hayworth The Nomination Committee will address the following issues: Re-appoint and/or fill expiring board seats and fill a vacant seat: · Gelman · Goedken · Funk · Siders · Reed · Disterhoft ~ Recommend adding emerging (software, biotech) companies to the board ~ Recommend Chair-Elect Motion by Wetzel; second by James. Unanimous approval. MARKETING PLA~I - MESSAGE TO CONVEY: ICAD Group began a brand position process last summer, with more than 40 area leaders participating and providing input. A comprehensive approach was taken to develop a marketing plan for the ICAD Group and the area served. The following positioning statement was developed: ~The Iowa City area provides extraordinary opportunities that stimulate innovation and productivity having a profound impact on the quality of business and personal life. ' The essence of this statement is the extraordinary Olaportxtnities in an unexpected place is supported by: 2 1. Lifeqong learning 2. Productive and innovative people 3. Multiple options with the ability to enjoy them The taskforce identified 18 possible audiences to direct the targeted message and a number of these a_re: ~ Existing industry )~ Potential ICAD Group )~ Site selection consultants investors )~ Prospective industry )~ Local/State/Federal ~ Commercial real estate officials brokers )~ Residents of area ~ Venture capitalists communities > Entrepreneurs ~ News media > Investors ~ New residents ~, Strategic partners These audiences were classified as supporters (financial), influencers (media, community leaders, civic groups, etc.) and customers (clients). Eleven audiences fall into multiple categories. With time and financial limitations, the taskforce focused on the ICAD Group's core mission: P Clients & Potential Clients P Current members & Potential members When you break-out who we serve for clients and potential clients, we determined that our work focused on eight key groups: ~ Existing Industry ~ Venture capitalists } Site Selection consultants } Entrepreneurs ~ Prospective industry ~ Investors ~ Commercial real estate brokers ~ Potential investors A number of tactics and materials have been developed to serve these groups. The first step to ensuring our brand position is consistent across all of our marketing tools is to develop a new creative look and apply that look to the following tools: Redesign the ICAD Group Web site Create a new masthead and template for the ~Business Solutions" newsletter Develop annual Activity Report Design postcards and special event mailers Create a wallet-size Iowa City area information pamphlet Design prospect paper stock, letterhead, business cards, etc. Create a four-color area brochure highlighting assets of area Create design for PowerPoint presentations for councils, civic groups, etc. When warranted, ICAD will review and address the following tactics: Business call memento Billboard advertising on 1-80/380 Quality of Life/Employee Recruitment piece using company sponsors for funding 3 ~ Area demographic profile by taking the Comm~unity Profile produced by the city and giving it our own look ~ Orientation program weekend visit for site selection consultants A marketing budget of $100,000 for the next 18 months is projected: ~' $25,000 is committed to set items (postage, Web site software, etc.) ~' $75,000 is estimated for creative design and material printing ICAD Group will send out RFPs to multiple advertising firms with a budget range of $60,000 to $75,000. Raso asked board members to identify fn~ns that should be inciuded. The implementation timeline follows: · First Quarter 2003 o Creative look o Newsletter o Stationary and Pre-printed stock · Second Quarter 2003 o Web site o Annual Activity Report and press clippings o Post cards o Presentation format · Third Quarter 2003 o Wallet-sized pamphlet o Community brochure o Membership brochure · Fourth Quarter 2003 o Entrepreneur's resource guide Raso said these marketing tactics will provide ICAD Group with the commodity tools necessary to reach and quickly serve clients' needs. He suggests using the April strategic planning session to focus on issues to set the ICAD Group apart from the other communities and economic development organizations. Griffm asked that the marketing budget be included on the monthly budget sornmary updates. Atkins asked if ICAD Group could report the success and failure of the marketing strategy as items are presented to clients and potential clients. Raso stated it could be done but would be difficult. It would be reported if a client or potential client gave input as to the marketing aspects. Wheaton questioned what overlap this marketing plan would have with other marketing initiatives and did all of our marketing expenses fall within this $100,000 estimate. Raso assured the board this marketing tools' budget is separate from Technology Corridor activities and the resources needed to travel and meet with prospective companies. 4 Raso said the City of Iowa City went through the branding process a few years ago but had asked about using the ICAD Group brand. Raso told the city at that time they should use their own since they have gone through the process and should develop their own unique brand position. North Liberty developed its own brand identity. Raso reported ICAD Group wants to own, control and protect its own brand. Griffm asked about a possible merger under the Technology Corridor banner. Funk said he would cover the issue of a merger in his report, but felt this is a needed measure in marketing this area and separating our unique attributes from those of the entire corridor. Raso stated Technology Corridor information will be provided to creative staff developing the design due to the relationship and similarities, but overall the design will strengthen the position of the Iowa City area. Funk reported the Technology Corridor helps us appeal to potential clients as a region. Wheaton stated his concern regarding multiple marketing efforts/image confusion from the Iowa City area and the Technology Corridor; and the need to differentiate between the two. Wolf also stated the brand needs to be unique so that it does not compete with the Technology Corridor. Funk sited the Research Triangle in North Carolina where each of the co~nmunities has there own identity within the region. Raso stated there are more assets to offer as a region and thc corridor efforts focus on that, but we are still two separate metros and economic development groups, thus we must be able to present our own assets. Motion by Griffin to approve the budget as presented; second by Atkins. Griff'm amended the motion to request monthly updates of accomplishments and expenditures; ~mendment second by Atkins. Unavimous approval. Wolf requested attaching Raso's PowerPoint presentation to the minutes for detail and clarity. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technoloc~' CorridorTM/Workforce Development · / Technology Corridor Committee meeting is scheduled Thursday, February 13, 2003. · / Skills 2000 Update: This was an employer study conducted in 1998 and reported in 1999. Kirkwood Community College surveyed 33 large employers in the region, asking their needs in five to seven years. The results showed these employers expected to replace and hire approximately 19,000 new employees. The KCC study was done primarily to show the labor force crisis we were faced with in the late 1990's and that fancling was needed to match the skills companies required and those available in the market. With the Laborshed Study complete, we'd like to survey our major employers to determine employment needs and/f job skills are changing. If skills are changing, we'd like to know if the area is meeting their needs. If not, we'd like to know how we can better serve the employers through university, conege, k- 12 and community colleges in the area. This issue will be addressed at the Technology Corridor Committee meeting on February 13, 2003 (this date has been changed to February 27). The timeline shows this survey will be completed by June and reported in late July or early August. ~' Employer Director!d update: Schreiber reported the directory is in the creative stage at HRB in Cedar Rapids. The ICAD Group is partner_rig with Priority One to develop a regional piece that will be distributed on CD-Rom to provide mailing at a lower cost. Approximately 250 companies participated with 90 companies from the Iowa City Area providing information. Currently, the directory is sorted by the following categories: · :. Manufacturing .:. Public and Non-Profit · :. Distribution .:- Employment Agency · :. Retail & Service Consideration is given to other headings, including technology and healthcare. Also, users will be able to sort by business and possibly by position. The Employer Directory is expected to be completed and ready for distribution by March. · / Laborshed Study: Schreiber reported the Laborshed Study is in the process of tabulation and a press conference will be held in three to four weeks. The Laborshed report will be reported in three categories: Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and the Technology Corridor. ,r' Corridor Career Fair. Schreiber reported the following will sponsor the Spring Corridor Career Fair being held at Old Capital Town Center for a reasonable cost: · Gazette Communication · Iowa Workforce Development · Iowa City Area ChAmber of Commerce · Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce · Priority One · Iowa City Area Development Group ,/ Wage and Benefit Survey: Schreiber reported the survey is being printed at this time and should be available the first week in February. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Meeting with Dick Myers: Raso reported that he and Funk, and Seckman/md Streit from Priority One, met with Dick Myers to discuss several regional issues for the new legislative session. 6 Myers plans to introduce legislation to remove federal deductibility and make this revenue neutral. This would lower the tax rates to something closer to the effective rate today. Repeal of right-to work creates a problem for economic development groups because Iowa is a right-to-work state, and yet the administration has sent an executive order to the Department of Economic Development stating that no material that is sent out and nothing on the Web site can state "Iowa is a right-to-work state." Myers does not feel that there will be a repeal of right-to-work this year. Myers, the people in his caucus and on the Republican side do not feel the job training funds will be touched. Statistics prove it is an important tool. The 260E and 260F programs will remain in tact. Myers does not see a repeal of TIF, though there should be some heavy debate on this issue and there may be some changes to legislation. Myers talked about the employer surcharge for Iowa Workforce Development, which is up for renewal. This surcharge is used to support the Laborshed Study as well as the 57 non-federally funded WFD offices across the state. There will be discussion of consolidating some of these offices. Myers does not see a sentiment to raise taxes among the legislators. More than likely, ff revenues fall short again this year, programs will be cut with the exception of two taxes that may be put in place or increased--the cigarette tax and the gambling tax. The legislators may also look at a state sales tax for schools. With the Chamber Alliance supporting changing the formula for the Road Use Tax Fund, Myers feels they may get some in roads, and look at changing the formula and phas'mg it in over a number of years. Washington DC trip: The joint trip between the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is February 24 through February 26. ICAD Group and Priority One will give the initial state of the economy presentation at the beginning of the trip. This will set in place the conversations that will happen over the two days. The issues that will be covered are: · :- Transportation *:. Education · :. Healthcare .:- Workforce Development · :. Medicare Blouin w/11 be in Cedar Rapids: Raso reported Mike Blouin, new director of the Iowa Depm~a~ent of Economic Development, w/11 v/sit our region February 10 and 11. Blouin will be at the Noon Rotary at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids on February 10. Blouin will talk about his v/sion for the Department of Economic Development. Please let ICAD Group office know if you are interested in attending and if you are a Rotarian. Blouin will also attend a dinner on February 10. Twelve indiv/duals have been invited, including Funk, Raso, Reed and Wolf, to share their message on the south end of the corridor and as a region. 7 Strategic Planning Session: The Strategic Plarming Session has been set for Thursday, April 17, 2003, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Iowa City. Funk emphasized this meeting is very important and he and Raso have made a commitment to stay within the timeframe. Dubuque's Fundraising Efforts: Paso spoke with Rick Dickinson, director of Greater Dubuque's development organization, about their fundraising efforts. Their fundraising is nearly complete and $2.4 million has been raised from the private sector over five-years and $150,000 annually from the public sector. The organization will have a $550,000 to $600,000 annual budget for five years. Raso said Dubuque has a population of 20,000 to 30,000 less than the Iowa City area. P&G Ribbon Cutting: ICAD Group is still working on the Procter & Gamble ribbon cutting. Schreiber is in contact with the governor's office and is trying to pin down a date in April. We are hoping to have our congressmen on hand as well. Companies to be featured with the ribbon cutting are: · ~ Alpla ~ Owens - Illinois Advisory Council Meeting: An Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. at the National Advanced Driving Simulator on the Oakdale Campus, located on Oakdale Boulevard, in Coralville. Existing Induslxy ~ # ld P&G - follow up on minor issue with Distribution Center and lool0.ng at future plans ~ #20~Manufacturing plans have been taken off the table, only needing warehouse space at this time ~ #21--Software Development company with project on hold due to local customers needs ,/ #26--Met with new spin-off software development company looking for space Domestic g #32-- Food Manufacturing - consultant is collecting questions for us to respond to ~' #34 Medical Rehab fa~Kity met with City of North Liberty this week · / #37--Warehousing- developer out of Kansas City is checking with client about our area · / #39--Developer is waiting for company's OK to proceed CHAIR'S REPORT Funk addressed the issue of a merger between Priority One and ICAD Group. He reported the issue had been discussed at the Executive Committee meeting and the Priority One board meeting last week. Funk assured the board there is not a merger in the foreseeable future. He stressed the importance of making the Technology Corridor a successful partnership between the two groups. 8 OTHER Guard invited members to attend the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce's day in Des Moines on February 5, 2003. Please contact the chamber ffyou would like to attend. Schreiber invited members to the Creative Economy Conference in Des Moines on March 5, 2003. Scheduled to speak are: · :o Richard Florida, author of The R/se of the Creative Class olo David Skorton, University of Iowa President · :. Governor Tom Vilsack If you would like to attend, please contact Schreiber at the Iowa City Area Development Group. Raso demonstrated the Leepfrog software for the ICAD Group Web site, which eliminates the need for constant programming time to make changes to the site. Griffin reported NEXIQ Technologies has closed its doors a_rter the October bankruptcy filing and December sale. Three existing entities have evolved from this closing, with one being an entrepreneurial start-up and the other two being multi-billion dollar international companies who had not been in the area prior. There may be a possible fourth spin-off from this closing as well. Most employees are still working in the area with other companies. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m. NEXT MEETll~G: Iowa City Area Development Group Board of Directors Friday, February 14, 2003 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce 9 IP6 PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, December 19, 2002 7:00 PM PATV - 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order: Present are Brad VV-G., John C., Jack E, Sing L, Steve N., Tom N., Phil P. (Also present is Director Rene P.) Call to order was at 7:09 PM 2. Consent toAgenda: Approval of November Minutes (Motion to approve by Phil P. and 2nd by Sing L 3. Old Business: (a) Contract has been signed by Tom N. and is available for membership to see at the PATV front desk. (b) Budget Notice from Director concerning what is in the draft budget. Some things have changed. For example, we got less from the city, and less from Iowa Shares. VVe need to stdve to get about 20 thousand next year based on the "draft budget" from the last meeting. One factor to explain is that we had to adjust downward because the market was really bad and Mediacom did not contribute 3 per cent of the total operating cost but only approximately 1.3 per cent. Positively, we have liquidated the credit card debt (which had been as much as 7,000) and this budget reflects more exactly very basic facts of the money situation. The Board for the Conner Center asked to adjust the facility for disabled persons mobility upstairs in our building; They will have some of the goals for changing what their bid research indicates may be $3,000 expense and they have offered to 30 per cent. The Board countered that they would ask 40 per cent instead and also asked if the tenant organization would agree to appear before the PATV Board. The Conner Center might explain their new needs. PA'FY would need to explore options before any $2,000 commitments. Tom N. suggested the formation of a committee to deal with "Building and Grounds" issues and tenant issues. Brad B. will function as "Building and Grounds" Committee Chairperson for the PATV Board of Directors to look into and discuss this with the Conner Center. 5. Short PublicAnnouncements: None 6. New Business: Election of Officers: (a) Elect the Chairman of PATV Phil P nominates Tom N Elected by acclamation (as first two term Chairman of PATV) (b) Vice Chairman Tom N. nominates Sing L. Jack F. nominates John C. John C. is elected as Vice Chair (c) Treasurer Mike P. tentatively by unanimous decision (d) Secretary Steve N. elected by acclamation 7. Reports: (a) ICTC is not present (b) Committees Given results of Directors Evaluation and copies of the Directors Self Evaluation Form. Committee memberships Brad B. - Buildings and Grounds, Outreach and Fundraising, John C. - working on the Van goal of Outreach and Fundmising Tom N. - Executive Committee, Ad Hoc all committees Sing. L. - By Laws, Outreach and Fundraising, Phil P. - By Laws, Executive Committee Mike. P. - By Laws, Executive Committee, Outreach and Fundmising Steve N. - By Laws, Executive Committee Michael B. - Outreach and Fundraising (c) Management Committee VVe had annual meeting: (1) PATV gave a tape of the public access comments to the City of Iowa City, and Iowa City renewed our contract. (2) VVe have a new intern for the spring and her name is Sasha. (3) The Director is doing the PATV Staff employee evaluations right now. 8. Board announcements: Tom N.: VVe will have to have a retreat as we do every year in the winter. Discussion of how our efforts to connect with the community meet up with the consequences people may feel they face being seen on PATV. We discussed a few items of history of the issues, and also some of the legal events in recent years affecting PATV- referred to the Outreach Committee meeting. 9. Adjoumment: Adjoum: 8:48 PM Notes by SN