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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-22 Info Packet City Council I nformation Packet J uly 22, 2021 IP1.Council Tentative Meeting S chedule July 27 Work Session IP2.Work Session Agenda IP3.Memo from P olice Chief: MR A P Armored Vehicle IP4.Pending City Council Work S ession Topics Miscellaneous IP5.Quarterly I nvestment Report: A pril - J une 2021 IP6.J oint Entities Meeting: J uly 19 IP7.Civil S ervice E xamination: Maintenance Worker I I - Wastewater Treatment IP8.Civil S ervice E xamination: Maintenance Worker I I - Water S ervice IP9.Bar Check Report: May 2021 IP10.Bar Check Report: J une 2021 Draft Minutes IP11.Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: J uly 8 IP12.Airport Commission: J uly 8 IP13.Senior Center Commission: J uly 15 IP14.Historic P reservation Commission: J uly 18 IP15.Airport Commission: J uly 15 July 22, 2021 City of Iowa City Page 1 Item Number: 1. J uly 22, 2021 Council Ten tative Meeting Sched u l e AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Council Tentative Meeting S chedule City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Subject to change July 22, 2021 Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:00 PM Special Work Session The Center, Assembly Room 6:00 PM Special Formal Meeting 28 S. Linn Street Tuesday, August 17, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 7, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 5, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Monday, November 1, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Tuesday, December 21, 2021 4:00 PM Work Session TBD 6:00 PM Formal Meeting Item Number: 2. J uly 22, 2021 Work Session Agen d a AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Work Session Agenda Item Number: 3. J uly 22, 2021 Memo from Pol ice Chief: MR AP Armored Vehicl e AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Memo from P olice Chief: MR A P Armored Vehicle TO: City Council FROM: Chief Dustin Liston RE: MRAP Armored Vehicle DATE:07/22/21 Honorable Mayor and City Council: In 2014, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office obtained an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle through the Law Enforcement Support Office 1033 program. All local law enforcement agencies share the vehicle along with any maintenance costs. ICPD paid $11,709.48 in November 2014 as a share of initial shipping and maintenance costs and another $200.00 in 2018 for tires. This money came from forfeiture funds and was not paid with taxpayer dollars. The vehicle was demilitarized for local law enforcement by the federal government and has no offensive capabilities. The vehicle provides ballistic protectio n from all types of small arms fire. Its intended use is to protect officers and the public from high-risk situations involving weapons or explosives that are outside of the normal patrol officer and patrol vehicle’s capabilities. These situations include active shooters, armed barricaded subjects, high-risk arrest/search warrants, etc. The vehicle can also be used for high water and deep snow rescues. Since 2014, ICPD has utilized the MRAP 7 times. The first use was to assist with the rescue of a civilian during an armed, barricaded subject incident and the others during the service of high-risk search/arrest warrants associated with significant firearm crime investigations. Two of the seven times, it was staged away from the scene as a precaution and did not leave the staging area. Of the seven deployments, two were on the west side of town, one in the northeast side of town, and four on the south side. The four deployments on the south side involved repeat deployments at two addresses. The decision to utilize the MRAP on pre-planned operations is evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the seriousness of the alleged crime, the suspect’s previous violent history, weapons involved, any potential for civilian evacuation or rescue, and the availability of natural cover at the target location. The decision is made only after all other tactics have been explored. The MRAP gives the officers the ability to deploy the “surround and call out” tactic when serving high -risk warrants, which involves calling the subjects in the target location out from a position of cover. Without the MRAP or natural cover, officers would not be able to use this tactic and may be forced to consider “dynamic entry.” Dynamic entry involves breaching the door and quickly flooding the target location with officers and use of noise/flash diversionary devices or flash-bangs. This tactic involves considerably more risk for the officers and the occupants of the target location and is not the preferred method if another safe alternative exists. Without the use of the MRAP or an alternative armored vehicle, the ICPD would not have the capabilities to safely address certain high-risk situations. Investigations into violent crime would be negatively impacted and may be delayed or go unresol ved creating the possibility for additional criminal activity and injury. Iowa City has experienced an increase in gun violence over the last 18 months. In 2019, Iowa City had 15 confirmed shots fired calls, resulting 56 rounds fired and five people shot. In 2020, that number increased to 57 confirmed shots fired calls, resulting in 304 rounds fired and 11 people shot including 2 homicides. To date in 2021, there have been 17 shots fired calls, resulting in 144 rounds fired and 6 people shot including 3 hom icides. In the most recent shots fired incident this year there were over 57 rounds fired alone. If ICPD does not have access to an armored vehicle, other county and state law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in Iowa City may utilize their own armore d vehicles to address those situations. Further, the lack of any armored vehicle would also limit critical response to un-planned emergent situations such as active shooter incidents. There are several civilian law enforcement-specific armored vehicles on the market today. Many of these have a similar appearance to the armored vehicles that have been utilized by banks for years and that the public is more accustomed to seeing. Because they were designed for civilian law enforcement, they are also easier to operate on city streets and fit the civilian law enforcement mission better than the MRAP. ICPD has not pursued such a vehicle in the past due to the high cost, infrequent need and availability of the Johnson County MRAP. If the City Council expresses interest in further exploring a civilian armored vehicle, I would be pleased to pursue possible options both regionally and within the department itself. Item Number: 4. J uly 22, 2021 Pen d ing City Cou n cil Work Session Topics AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Pending City Council Work S ession Topics PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS July 22, 2021 Other Topics: 1. Consider a plan for rubberized surfacing at park playgrounds and develop strategies to address equity gaps noted in the Parks Master Plan and plan for the equitable distribution of destination parks within an easy and safe distance of all residents. 2. Discuss possible changes to residential zoning classifications to allow and/or require a greater diversity of housing types (i.e. missing middle) 3. Consider establishing a cost of development framework that can help guide decisions on how best to accommodate future growth 4. Discuss development of a new comprehensive plan to promote housing affordability throughout the City 5. Discuss snow removal policies regarding curb ramps 6. Review low-income fare free transit options 7. Discuss low-intensity commercial use allowances in residential zones Item Number: 5. J uly 22, 2021 Q u arterly Investment Rep ort: April - June 2021 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Quarterly I nvestment Report: A pril - J une 2021 Item Number: 6. J uly 22, 2021 Joint En tities Meetin g : July 19 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description J oint Entities Meeting: J uly 19 Item Number: 7. J uly 22, 2021 Civil Service Examin ation : Main ten ance Worker II - Wastewater Treatmen t AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Civil S ervice E xamination: Maintenance Worker I I - Wastewater Treatment Item Number: 8. J uly 22, 2021 Civil Service Examin ation : Main ten ance Worker II - Water Service AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Civil S ervice E xamination: Maintenance Worker I I - Water S ervice Item Number: 9. J uly 22, 2021 Bar Check Rep ort: May 2021 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Bar Check Report: May 2021 FROM: Sergeant Andrew McKnight RE: Bar Check Report – May 2021 DATE: July 22, 2021 This report tracks the performance of Iowa City liquor license establishments in monitoring their patrons for violations of Iowa City’s ordinances on Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) and Persons Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments (Under 21). “Bar checks” are defined by resolution as an officer-initiated check of a liquor establishment for PAULA or other alcohol-related violations. This includes directed checks of designated liquor establishments, and checks initiated by officers as part of their routine duties. It does not include officer responses to calls for service. The bar check ratios are calculated by dividing the number of citations issued to patrons at an establishment during a period of time by the number of bar checks performed during the same time period. If at any time a venue with a granted exception certificate has a PAULA ratio more than .25 during a 12-month period, their certificate is reviewed for revocation. Note, while the resolution requires that bar checks and citations of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) be included in these statistics, the DPS ceased performing bar checks and issuing these citations to patrons in May of 2014. **It should be noted that COVID-19 pandemic-related changes and mandates from the State of Iowa greatly impacted businesses and the Iowa City Police Department procedures during the time of this evaluation by reducing person-to-person contact and requiring various business closures. Charts Raw Data • Sorted by PAULA Ratio – high to low • Establishments with exception certificates are listed in RED 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1 0.12 0.14 AIRLINER SUMMIT PAULA/ Under 21 ratios -previous 12 months PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio Bar Check Data – May 2021 Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio 0 Bar Check Data – Previous 12 Months Name PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio AIRLINER 0.125 0 SUMMIT 0 0.083333333 MICKEYS 0 0 DONNELLYS 0 0 TCB 0 0 JOES PLACE 0 0 BO JAMES 0 0 PINTS 0 0 Fieldhouse 0 0 SPORTS COLUMN 0 0 CLUB CAR 0 0 DC'S 0 0 BROTHERS 0 0 MARTINIS 0 0 STUDIO 13 0 0 ELRAYS 0 0 BARDOT 0 0 DUBLIN 0 0 DEADWOOD 0 0 Item Number: 10. J uly 22, 2021 Bar Check Rep ort: June 2021 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Bar Check Report: J une 2021 FROM: Sergeant Andrew McKnight RE: Bar Check Report – June 2021 DATE: July 21, 2021 This report tracks the performance of Iowa City liquor license establishments in monitoring their patrons for violations of Iowa City’s ordinances on Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age (PAULA) and Persons Under the Legal Age in Licensed or Permitted Establishments (Under 21). “Bar checks” are defined by resolution as an officer-initiated check of a liquor establishment for PAULA or other alcohol-related violations. This includes directed checks of designated liquor establishments, and checks initiated by officers as part of their routine duties. It does not include officer responses to calls for service. The bar check ratios are calculated by dividing the number of citations issued to patrons at an establishment during a period of time by the number of bar checks performed during the same time period. If at any time a venue with a granted exception certificate has a PAULA ratio more than .25 during a 12-month period, their certificate is reviewed for revocation. Note, while the resolution requires that bar checks and citations of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) be included in these statistics, the DPS ceased performing bar checks and issuing these citations to patrons in May of 2014. **It should be noted that COVID-19 pandemic-related changes and mandates from the State of Iowa greatly impacted businesses and the Iowa City Police Department procedures during the time of this evaluation by reducing person-to-person contact and requiring various business closures. Charts Raw Data • Sorted by PAULA Ratio – high to low • Establishments with exception certificates are listed in RED • Bars/Restaurants opened October 4th with capacity/spacing restrictions due to COVID- 19. 0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1 0.12 0.14 AIRLINER SUMMIT PAULA/ Under 21 ratios -previous 12 months PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio Bar Check Data – June 2021 Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio PINTS 1 0 0 0 0 DC'S 1 0 0 0 0 ELRAYS 1 0 0 0 0 GABES 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Bar Check Data – Previous 12 Months Name Checks PAULA UNDER 21 PAULA Ratio Under 21 Ratio AIRLINER 8 1 0 0.125 0 SUMMIT 12 0 1 0 0.083333333 MICKEYS 1 0 0 0 0 DONNELLYS 1 0 0 0 0 TCB 1 0 0 0 0 JOES PLACE 3 0 0 0 0 BO JAMES 3 0 0 0 0 PINTS 8 0 0 0 0 FIELDHOUSE 6 0 0 0 0 SPORTS COLUMN 6 0 0 0 0 CLUB CAR 1 0 0 0 0 DC'S 7 0 0 0 0 BROTHERS 12 0 0 0 0 MARTINIS 3 0 0 0 0 STUDIO 13 1 0 0 0 0 ELRAYS 10 0 0 0 0 GABES 1 0 0 0 0 BARDOT 1 0 0 0 0 DUBLIN 1 0 0 0 0 DEADWOOD 2 0 0 0 0 90 2 1 Item Number: 11. J uly 22, 2021 Ad Hoc Truth & Recon ciliation Commission: Ju l y 8 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: J uly 8 July 8, 2021 Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission Minutes (Electronic) Zoom Platform Regular Meeting Commissioners present: Amel Ali, Chastity Dillard, Wangui Gathua, Eric Harris, Clifton Johnson, Kevin Rivera, Sikowiss, Mohamed Traore. Commissioners not present: Daphney Daniel. Staff present: Stefanie Bowers. (Electronic Meeting Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of commission members, staff, and the public presented by COVID-19. Meeting called to order: 7:07 Approval of Minutes from the March 4, 2021, June 10, 2021, and June 24, 2021: Staff will go back and listen to audio of the meeting of June 10, to note proper Commissioner remarks and then update those minutes accordingly. Motion by Gathua to approve all minutes, seconded by Harris. Motion passes 8-0. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: None. Discussion of Land Acknowledgement: The Land Acknowledgement has been updated to fix a few typos. Motion by Rivera, seconded by Ali to approve the Land Acknowledgement for implementation at the August 5 meeting date subject to the approval of the Human Rights Commission at its next meeting. Motion passed 8-0. National Night Out/Discussion on Truth Telling: Commissioners went over the following terms: Forensic Truth: used to gather evidence, to establish 'what happened', to reveal secrets, create a culture of accountability; often includes gathering information, legal/liability considerations, investigations, oaths, testimony. This type of truth-engagement is especially important when there has been gas-lighting, dis/misinformation, or secrecy. The purpose is to reveal truth, what has been hidden, distorted, and to make it known and public. Often includes investigators, lawyers, law experts; tone is more formal. Narrative Truth: used for sharing personal stories and experiences, of making public what has been a painful or harmful personal experience; "victim-centered" - often the focus is on healing, the public acknowledgement of pain, validation - offering care and compassion. Usually supported by therapists, trauma specialists, public health professionals, faith/ traditional leaders. Dialectic or dialogue-truth: used to exchange truths, to share truths, to learn more through stories, filling in gaps, broadening understanding, co-creating a more complex and honest collective narrative; well-facilitated public dialogues and town meetings can serve this purpose. This may be the kind of forum that Mohammed is envisioning. Take-aways could include recommendations for the commission. The point isn't tearing down, proving someone is wrong, or debating; focus is on dynamic shifts taking place between people as they share the truth of their experience, using collective energy to move forward in constructive ways, co-editing the past, and co- authoring the future. Mediators, group facilitators, folks like DCP are perfect for these settings. Restorative truth: here the emphasis is on deep listening, where people come together because they really want to learn, to grow, to heal, and to transform relationships and ways of relating. Tone is very intentional, careful, even gentle. Here, asking for forgiveness, saying I'm sorry, and the initial steps toward reconciliation might take place. Processes are often done in circles and can include rituals (see Indigenous practices). Again, facilitators should include mental/spiritual health experts. Moral truth: used in South Africa; "victims" wanted to know why someone did what they did vs. what they did; they sought explanation (even if there wasn't a good one); giving them a chance to face perpetrators (individuals and the State); outcomes can be powerful, giving individuals/communities a chance to re-claim power and dignity. Tone is pain, indignation, hurt, shock, anger - sometimes release. Must also be supported by specialists, process can be one of churning, so knowing how to manage those dynamics is critical. The two that stick out the most are the narrative truth and the dialectic or dialogue truth but different sessions maybe different. The Commission may set up a truth telling session not on National Night Out but maybe on another day of that week in the South District. National Night Out will be held on August 3 from 6-8 PM at Wetherby Park. The Commission will discuss questions at its next meeting after the subcommittee has met and discussed potential questions. Budget Subcommittee Update: The Commission discussed stipends and back pay for its members. Persons who previously served on the Commission will receive a stipend for the time that they served. Each past member will receive $500 per meeting or $3000 with the exception of Navarre Jackson who will receive $3500 because she participated in seven meetings. Members of the Commission that still serve will also receive back pay for their participation prior to the Commission being paused from March 4 to April 20. All current members moving forward will receive $500 per meeting starting from April 20. The operational budget also includes the cost to hire a social media manager and a videographer. A strategic planner contractor was removed from the budget at this time. A motion by Ali to approve the operational budget through December 2021 with knowledge that the Commission may edit it, seconded by Harris. Motion passes 8-0. The Commission will approve a news release to announce their operational budget at their meeting of July 22. Meeting Date Discussion on Whether on Zoom or In-person: The Commission prefers to continue to offer a virtual participation option for their meetings for the community. Also cited to support a virtual option for the public is the higher rate of COVID-19 infections in persons of color, and the convenience of not needing child care if have the option of virtual participation. Staff will check to see if meetings can continue to be live streamed for the community when meeting laws require Commission members to meet back in person. Community Topics for Discussion: Commissioners discussed the various bans on critical race theory arising in states across the country including in Iowa. There was also mention of a bill being drafted to address confederate monuments in the state of Iowa and the need to remove them. The Commission discussed creating a subcommittee on political engagement. The South District Neighborhood Association has been trying to pass a SMID for the last few years. Commission Announcements: Traore thanked his fellow Commissioners for a productive meeting and noted he looks forward to working together moving forward. Sikowiss encouraged others to follow the Great Plains Action Society on Facebook to stay up to date on events and to learn more about legislative action initiatives. Staff Announcements: None. Adjourn: 10:27 PM AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2021 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 4/15 4/29 5/13 5/27 6/10 6/24 7/8 7/22 8/5 8/19 9/2 9/16 9/30 10/7 Ali 6/22 X X X X X X X Daniel 6/22 X X X X X X X Dillard 6/22 X X X X O X X Gathua 6/22 X X X X X X X Johnson 6/22 X X X X X X X Harris 6/22 O X X X X X X Nobiss 6/22 X O X X X X X Rivera 6/22 X X X X X X X Traore 6/22 X X X X X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent Item Number: 12. J uly 22, 2021 Airport Commission : July 8 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Airport Commission: J uly 8 Item Number: 13. J uly 22, 2021 Sen ior Cen ter Commission: Ju l y 15 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Senior Center Commission: J uly 15 Item Number: 14. J uly 22, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission : July 18 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Historic P reservation Commission: J uly 18 1 MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EMMA J. HARVAT HALL July 8, 2021 MEMBERS PRESENT: Margaret Beck, Kevin Boyd, Carl Brown, Sharon DeGraw, Lyndi Kiple, Cecile Kuenzli, Kevin Larson, Jordan Sellergren, Noah Stork MEMBERS ABSENT: Deanna Thomann STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Martin, Amy Pretorius RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Boyd called the electronic meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. utilizing Zoom. ROLL CALL: Beck said that she is an archeologist with research interests in Pre-Colombian North America at the University of Iowa, but has worked with several different interest areas as well as with the National Register. She said this was what made her more interested in the history of Iowa City, and she was delighted at the chance to join the Commission. Stork said he works at Pearson and has lived in Iowa City since 2005. He said he was interested in joining the Commission because he recently purchased a home in the College Green Park district and is in the process of fixing it up. Larson said he is an urban planning student with a background in architecture at the University of Iowa, which is what lead to his interest in historic preservation. Boyd welcomed the new Commission members and said he is excited to work together. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 525 Van Buren Street – Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (deck and rear porch changes) Electronic Meeting (Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8) An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff, and the public presented by COVID-19. 2 Bristow said this property is a Craftsman bungalow with a clipped gable roof, shingled lap siding in a staggered lap, a half-porch, and a high brick foundation. She said the north side of the building has a two-story porch with the enclosed lower portion containing storm windows and a storm door. She said the proposed project is to remove and replace the storm windows with a simple screen system. Bristow said that they would also replace the porch door with a storm door, which could be done without Commission review. She said the proposal also includes adding another storm door as well as a deck. She said the deck is 8 feet wide by 8 feet deep and protrudes a little bit from the side of the house, with railing that meets Commission guidelines. She said that this project approval would need to include an exception to allow the deck to extend beyond the side wall of the house. Boyd opened the public hearing. Boyd closed the public hearing. MOTION: DeGraw moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 525 North Van Buren Street as presented in the staff report with the following conditions: the railing is constructed to follow the guidelines, and any added stair is located on the west side of the deck. Kiple seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 716 Bloomington Street – Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (side porch enclosure) Bristow said the owner of this property was approved a few years ago to restore some of the details of the front porch. She said the original porch had Gothic-Revival details, and that a previous owner had removed the columns completely and altered the rear porch to look how it does today (almost partially enclosed). Bristow said the guidelines disallow the enclosure of a porch that is either on the front of a house or highly visible from the street, but Staff feels that this porch has already been altered so that it no longer has the same details as the original, so they recommend approving the full enclosure. She said the project proposes to install Brighton Quaker windows and a custom door to fit the existing framework. Bristow said that a window on the back corner of the north side has a raised sill, and she wasn’t sure if it was an existing condition or alteration made by a previous owner. Boyd opened the public hearing. Andy Martin, the contractor for the proposed job, said that the idea is to replicate the existing trim on the windows as closely as to the imagined proportion, and that the proposed proportions are a best guess estimate as to what the homeowners would want. Kuenzli asked if the smaller window was shorter for a reason and why it wouldn’t be made to match the new screen depth that is coming in. Martin said that the homeowner had requested to leave it like it is, so he isn’t sure if there is a reason or not. Boyd closed the public hearing. Brown asked if the proposed side porch enclosure was previously an approved recreation of the side porch. Bristow said that the previous approval just had to do with the front porch and that there has never been a project on the side porch since the district became a historic district. DeGraw said that if the smaller window on the side was changed to match the neighboring windows then the project would look better, and she recommended that the homeowners consider that change. MOTION: Kuenzli moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 716 Bloomington Street as presented in the staff report with some encouragement to 3 consider making the shorter window match the neighboring windows. Sellergren seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 611 Oakland Avenue – Longfellow Historic District (garage demolition and new construction) Bristow said this property is a craftsman bungalow with a front-facing gable and exposed purlins, a full porch, dormers on the side, exposed rafter tails, aluminum siding, and an historic attached garage. She said a previously approved project had altered the enclosed rear porch and improved the window condition. She said the roof of the garage is starting to deteriorate. Bristow said, typically with a detached garage, some of the damage could be fixed by lifting the garage, but since the garage itself is attached Staff recommends approving the demolition and its replacement. She said the applicant has designed a single car garage where the existing garage is located that protrudes just a bit further into the backyard. She said it is designed as a side-facing gable structure (which matches the house better than the current structure) with a door facing the screened porch addition and a window on the back wall. She said the current proposal is to see what the lap and trim details are underneath the current metal siding and match that in the new garage. They will also put in a new driveway. Kuenzli asked when the garage and house were originally built because it is the only house in the neighborhood with an attached garage, and she is wondering why the new constructed garage won’t be consistent with those of the other houses. Bristow said that the house was built between 1920-1925 and the garage shows up on the 1933 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, which is why they believe it is the only garage that has ever existed on the property. She said they are attaching the new garage because the current one is attached and the homeowners had no desire to have the new one in the rear corner of the yard, and that there also might be future consideration about adding an interior entrance onto the structure. Boyd opened the public hearing. Boyd closed the public hearing. Boyd said he believes their guidelines would tell them to approve what would help retain the historic structure of a property, even if it included something different or unique to the area. Brown said that the garage was already older than 50 years when the district was declared historic, which would make it part of the original historic structure. Sellergren said she believes this is a case where the historic nature of the garage is trumped by its aesthetics. MOTION: Sellergren moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 611 Oakland Avenue as presented in the application with the following conditions: the siding and trim configuration is reviewed by Staff and the door and window product information is approved by Staff. Brown seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 8-1. Nay: Kuenzli. 324 Fairchild Street – Northside Historic District (demolition of addition and new addition) Bristow said this house is a key contributing property. She said it is a four square with narrow lap siding, a hip roof and hip dormers, specially detailed lap siding and soffits, large double- hung windows, a partially enclosed porch. She said the project proposes to remove the existing rear enclosed porch and to add a two-story addition. She said the addition will have a hip roof and be set in from the corners of the house and include paired windows separated by trim, individual windows, a side door, and a deck on the back with a French door. Bristow said that Staff recommends the special details found on the front of the house not be replicated with the new addition in order to emphasize the difference between the addition and the original structure. 4 Sellergren asked if the roofline on the new addition will match what is on the original structure. Bristow said that Staff will recommend the kick-out roofline instead of a straight slope. Beck asked if the rear out-building would be affected by the construction in any way. Bristow said that it is considered part of the property that the Commission would regulate, and she believes that the homeowners have gone through and met all of the zoning regulations regarding open space and property lines, and the construction shouldn’t impact the barn in any way. Boyd opened the public hearing. Amy Pretorius, a representative of Elevation Homebuilders, said that the goal of the homeowners and the construction company is to replicate the roofline on the new addition to tie the project together. Boyd closed the public hearing. MOTION: Brown moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 324 Fairchild as presented in the application, including the staff recommendations regarding siding, soffit, and paired windows with the following condition – window and door product information is approved by Staff. DeGraw seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Certificate of No Material Effect – Chair and Staff review 430 East Jefferson Street – Jefferson Street Historic District (roof shingle replacement) Bristow said this apartment building has a simple roof shingle replacement. Minor Review – Staff Review 930 East College Street – College Hill Conservation District (overhead door replacement) Bristow said the owners are removing a pressed steel door and temporarily installing a flat, smooth-paneled door. She said they plan to install carriage house doors once they are done with the house, which they will go through the approval process for. 515 East Davenport Street – Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (roof shingle replacement) Bristow said that the house is getting its roof shingles replaced. 317 Fairchild Street – Northside Historic District (Radon mitigation system installation) Bristow said this house has had many past projects, including a rear addition, and the owners are installing a Radon mitigation system in this location with the rest of the equipment. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 10, 2021: MOTION: Kiple moved to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting. Brown seconded. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Outgoing Commissioner Thank You 5 Boyd said that this was Kiple’s last meeting. He said that Kiple was their first Commissioner from the Jefferson Street District, so he was initially excited to have her on the Commission. He said that he has appreciated Kiple’s contributions and has always been impressed with her dedication to the Commission’s professional development, her clarification of discussions and offering thoughtful solutions that helped to advance the conversation, and her reliability in making a motion or second. Kiple said it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City with the rest of the Commission and she has learned a lot of great things that she is looking forward to utilizing in Williamsburg, Virginia. Return to in-person meetings Bristow said the Governor has allowed public meetings to continue over Zoom only through July 25, so any meetings after that date will be in person. She said they have typically met in Emma Harvat Hall and Staff is thinking of returning to meetings there. She said that all future meetings will also be recorded. Sellergren asked if the August 12 meeting will be at City Hall. Bristow said that it is safe to assume that as of now. Larson asked if the City would consider having an option for the public to join virtually. Bristow said she doesn’t think they are thinking about that at this moment, but that would be a better question for the City Clerk. Sellergren said she is excited to return to in- person meetings, but accessibility is a huge issue for both the Commissioners and the public and she hopes that the City will consider how accessible and successful the Zoom meetings have been for both parties over the past year. Larson echoed Sellergren’s statement. Boyd agreed and said that they should encourage the City to give them clarification on remote Commissioner participation as a useful tool for future meetings. Bristow said they have a note on the bottom of all of their agendas that says to reach out if anyone has issues with accessibility, so the City Clerk might be able to provide some general accommodations going forward. Ed (Unknown), a member of the public, thanked everyone from Iowa City. He said he is majoring in Journalism and Writing at New York University and he and his fellow journalists from Iowa University are doing a thesis on cities and historical landmarks. Brown said he lives in Iowa City but works in Muscatine, and said that it has been very helpful for him to join meetings via phone and he would really appreciate if there was a way in the future to let Commissioners call in if needed. Brown said he is excited for Ed and looks forward to reading his thesis. Ed said he is also writing a book about it. Boyd asked if everyone felt comfortable with meeting in Harvat Hall and/or if there were any concerns that they wanted Staff to address before their first meeting in-person. Kuenzli said it would be helpful to know if everyone was vaccinated or not because that would affect everyone’s comfort level in regard to the meeting venue. Boyd said they can reach out to him or Bristow individually if they have any concerns before their August meeting. Bristow said there are a few projects that she was unable to get ready in time for this current meeting, so she hopes that they can schedule a special meeting to discuss them. She proposed having the special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21. Sellergren asked if they needed to meet about the Historic Preservation Awards. Bristow said she would reach out via email. COMMISSION INFORMATION: 6 None. ADJOURNMENT: Kiple moved to adjourn the meeting. Brown seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. 7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2020-2021 NAME TERM EXP. 9/10 10/08 11/12 12/10 01/14 01/28 02/11 03/11 04/08 05/13 06/10 7/08 BECK, MARGARET 6/30/24 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X BOYD, KEVIN 6/30/23 X X X X X X X X X X X X BROWN, CARL 6/30/23 X X X O/E X X X X X X O/E X BURFORD, HELEN 6/30/21 X X X O/E X X X X X X X -- DEGRAW, SHARON 6/30/22 X O/E X X X X X X X X X X KUENZLI, CECILE 6/30/22 X X X X X X X X X X X X KIPLE, LYNDI 6/30/22 O/E X X O/E X X X X X X X X LARSON, KEVIN 6/30/24 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X PITZEN, QUENTIN 6/30/21 X X X X X X X X O/E X X -- SELLERGREN, JORDAN 6/30/22 X X X X X X X X X X O/E X STORK, NOAH 6/30/24 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X THOMANN, DEANNA 6/30/23 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- O/E WU, AUSTIN 6/30/23 X X X X X X O/E O/E O/E X X -- Item Number: 15. J uly 22, 2021 Airport Commission : July 15 AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Airport Commission: J uly 15