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Item Number: 4.a.
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Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 2 [See Recommendation]
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.*'-.--jIm471*- MEMORANDUM
Date: June 16, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator
Re: Recommendation from the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
At their June 2, 2022, meeting the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission made the
following recommendation to the City Council: The TRC voted to rescind the recommendation it
made at its May 5, 2022 meeting on the Kearns & West (incorporation with Think Peace and
local entities) Proposal. Motion passed 7-0.
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June 2, 2022
Approved Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall
Commissioners present: Mohamed Traore, Wangui Gathua, Amel Ali, Chastity Dillard, Clif Johnson,
Eric Harris (via Zoom), Sikowis (Christine Nobiss) (via Zoom), Kevo Rivera.
Commissioners not present: Daphney Daniel.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to City Council: Yes, the TRC voted to rescind the recommendation it made at
its May 5, 2022 meeting on the Kearns & West (incorporation with Think Peace and local entities)
Proposal. Motion passed 7-0.
Meeting called to order: 7:07.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Ali read the Land Acknowledgement.
Approval of Minutes from May 19, 2022: Ali moved, and Gathua seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
Nobiss not present for vote.
Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: No.
Discussion on a proclamation led by Commissioner Nobiss for Missing & Murdered Indigenous
Women led by Commissioner Nobiss: Discussion centered around asking Iowa City to proclaim
May 2 annually as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Day to increase awareness,
protection, and justice to and for the Indigenous community. Sioux City's City Council was the first
city in Iowa to have a Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Proclamation Day which was put into action
this past May 2nd. Even though the state of Iowa does not report on statistics, there are places in Iowa
including at Meskwaki, and in the Quad City area where Indigenous persons have gone missing. The
proclamation request would be accompanied by a set of action items for the City to better support
Indigenous Peoples.
Discussion and Vote on Whether to Rescind the Recommendation to the City Council in Support
of the Proposal from Kearns & West (In Cooperation with Think Peace and local entities):
Nicholas Thiesen delivered his thoughts on the current state of the TRC, the actions of leaders,
the proposed facilitators for the TRC, and the need to honor the actions of those who
participated in the 2020 protests.
Commissioners discussed whether the City is the best fit for the work that they need to do, how
often the folks who do this type of work get no financial compensation, how it doesn't seem like
Kearns & West and the local folks can work together under this current proposal.
Between the end of this meeting and the meeting on the June 16, designated Commissioners will
check in with the various organizations involved in the proposal to see whether they still wish to
be a part of the proposed facilitator team. Ali moved to rescind the recommendation to the City
Council in support of the Kearns & West (in cooperation with Think Peace and local entities),
Dillard seconded. Motion passed 7-0. (Harris not present for vote).
Commission Announcements: Dillard mentioned that the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County along with Dream City, CommUnity, ICCSD, UAY, and the City will host Wetherby Nights,
every Monday through August 1st from 4-6PM. Gathua invited Commissioners to join the African
Network for Johnson County at its get together being held on Saturday, June 4 at City Park Shelter
#11. Johnson reported that ICOR Boxing is collaborating with Big Brothers Big Sisters to spread
the word on the need for persons to volunteer to be a "Big". Rivera noted the many tragedies
that have effected communities of color in the last weeks and offered condolences to those
families who have been victims of the tragedies. Nobiss is on the road to support the prayer walk
and vigil for Zachary Bear Heels in Omaha. He was killed by Omaha Police in 2017. Traore asked
the TRC members to give each other some grace.
Adjourn: 8:26 PM
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AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2022
(Meeting Date)
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/20
2/3
2/17
3/3
3/17
4/7
5/5
5/19
6/2
6/16
7/7
7/21
8/4
Ali
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Daniel
6/22
A
P
A
P
P
P
P
A
A
Dillard
6/22
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
Gathua
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Johnson
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Harris
6/22
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Nobiss
6/22
A
P
A
P
A
A
A
P
P
Rivera
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
A
A
A
P
Traore
6/22
P
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
KEY: P = Present
A = Absent
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Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission: June 16
Item Number: 4.b.
June 16, 2022
Approved Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes
Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall
Commissioners present: Mohamed Traore, Amel Ali, Chastity Dillard (via Zoom), Clif Johnson, Eric
Harris, Sikowis (Christine Nobiss) (via Zoom), Daphney Daniel (via Zoom), Kevo Rivera.
Commissioners not present: Wangui Gathua.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: 7:03.
Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Ali read the Land Acknowledgement.
Approval of Minutes from June 2, 2022: Ali moved, and Rivera seconded. Motion passed 8-0.
Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: No.
Discussion on a proclamation led by Commissioner Nobiss for Missing & Murdered Indigenous
Women led by Commissioner Nobiss: Nobiss has requested a copy of the proclamation created
by Sioux City. That proclamation and next steps will be presented to the TRC in the near future.
Next steps for the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission including a visit by Think Peace:
David Ragland and Eduardo Gonzalez from Think Peace will be visiting Iowa City in early July. As a
part of that visit they will hold a work session with the TRC and also attend the Diversity Market
on Saturday, July 9. They will discuss the truth and reconciliation process with Commissioners
based upon their first hand experiences in this line of work.
Staff will send out the original proposal submitted by Kearns and West back in 2021 when the TRC
solicited RFPs. It has still not been decided how the TRC will move forward on selecting a
facilitator. It is possible that those organizations under the most recent Kearns and West proposal
(May 2022) may opt to work alongside Kearns and West and not under them. If this route is
pursued those organizations will submit their own independent proposals.
Commission Announcements: Ali reported that the TRC now has a video camera available for
their use. Ali also reminded everyone of the Diversity Markets being held each Saturday. Harris
also encouraged others to come check out the Markets. Harris noted that Juneteenth and
Father's Day fall on the same date this year and that activities for Juneteenth are being held at
Wetherby Park and at Mercer Park. Johnson mentioned that ICOR Boxing will be holding an
unveiling ceremony of the Muhammad Ali mural on June 25.
Sikowis announced that a Roe V. Wade rally will be held in Des Moines. The rally is being planned
by Great Plains Action Society. Rivera participated in a program sponsored by the University of
Iowa Center for Human Rights on the lynching of Michael Williams in Grinnell, Iowa in 2020. The
program was recorded and Rivera will send the link out to staff to forward to Commissioners.
Traore spoke on the upcoming Juneteenth events being held in the Iowa City area.
Adjourned: 7:47.
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AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2022
Meeting Date
TERM
NAME EXP.
1/20
2/3
2/17
3/3
3/17
4/7
5/5
5/19
6/2
6/16
7/7
7/21
8/4
Ali
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Daniel
6/22
A
P
A
P
P
P
P
A
A
P
Dillard
6/22
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Gathua
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A
Johnson
6/22
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Harris
6/22
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Nobiss
6/22
A
P
A
P
A
A
A
P
P
P
Rivera
6/22
P
P
P
PP
A
A
A
P
P
Traore
6/22
P
P
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
KEY:
P = Present
A = Absent
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Airport commission: May 12
Item Number: 4.c.
MINUTES
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
May 12, 2022 — 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
FINAL
Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Judy Pfohl, Hellecktra Orozco, Chris
Lawrence
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath
Others Present: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers,
DETERMINE QUORUM
A quorum was determined at 6:04 pm and Clair called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pfohl moved to accept the minutes of April 21, 2022, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 4-0
(Lawrence abstained).
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1 ACTION
a. Community Foundation / Airport Fundraising — Tharp noted that this was a
continuation of the work. He stated last month the Commission adopted a fund
statement. He noted the fee for the administration of the fund was 3% upon withdrawal
of funds.
i. Consider a resolution approving agreement between Community Foundation
of Johnson County and Iowa City Municipal Airport to establish the Iowa City
Municipal Airport Charitable Giving Fund (A22-14) -- Lawrence moved the
resolution #A22-14, seconded by Bishop. Motion carried 5-0
b. FAA/IDOT Projects -
i. Runway 7/25 Rehab East End — Tharp noted that they did have their
preconstruction conference with the contractors. Tharp stated they would have
approximately 22 days' worth of partial day -time closures, a 6 hour window of
full airport closure for the intersection painting and 3-4 days of runway 7-25
being closed depending on the quickness of pavement patching gaining
strength. Clair asked about the project end date Tharp and Byers responded
that the contract called for work to be completed by August 12. Members
asked questions regarding the safety and traffic control plans to which Tharp
and Byers responded.
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ii. Runway 25 Threshold Relocation — Tharp noted that the other item on this
was that with the rebid, Bolton and Menk incurred additional work to redo the
plans and specification and manage the 2nd bidding process. He noted that for
the 2 segments it added $10,000 to the project cost and that the FAA had
reviewed these costs and deemed them eligible for reimbursement.
1.Consider a resolution approving Amendment 1 to Work Order #4 with
Bolton & Menk (A22-15) — Bishop moved the resolution #A22-15, Pfohl
seconded. Motion carried 5-0
iii. South T -hangar infrastructure
1. Public Hearing — Clai
2.r opened the public hearing at 6:14pm. Tharp described the project
noting the plans had been in the packet. Clair asked for comments from
the public to which there were none. Clair closed the public hearing at
6:16pm
3.Consider a resolution approving plans, specifications, and form of
contract for the south taxilane and apron project and placing bids.
(A22-16) Orozco moved the resolution #A22-16, seconded by
Lawrence. Motion carried 5-0
iv. Hangar A Door Replacement (phase 1)
1. Public Hearing — Clair opened the public hearing at 6:16 — Tharp
described the project and noted the base bid was 3 doors with 2 alternates.
Wolford asked about the door design to which Byers responded. Clair
asked for further comment from the public, to which there was none. Clair
• closed the public hearing at 6:18pm
2.Consider a resolution approving plans, specifications, and form of
contract for the Hangar A door replacement (phase 1) project and
placing bids. (A22-17) Lawrence moved resolution #A22-17 seconded
by Bishop. Motion carried 5-0
v. FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grant programs — Tharp noted he
had talked to Byers a couple of times regarding this program and putting
together a scope for the terminal study and the solar power project. Tharp
stated then they could give those to the FAA for review for the program.
Bishop asked about what the terminal study area would cover, Tharp noted
that the study would cover the footprint of the terminal building, the parking
area, and extend down to the entry road and the and the entry area. Tharp
noted that if members had been to airports with features they liked, or looks
they liked to note them. Members discuss different aspects of the use that they
would like to consider. Pfohl stated that she had made contact with the Air
Force and if the Commission desired to return the display jet the Commission
would pay for the shipping costs. However, if they gave the Air Force notice
they wanted to return to jet and some other entity wanted it, that other group
would be responsible for the shipping costs to get the jet to their location.
vi. Iowa DOT FY23 Grant Applications Tharp stated that they had worked out
some costs and the 5 year plan was in the packet and the full application
handout was given to the Commission. Tharp noted that the project listed
included phase 2 of the hangar door, the terminal building repairs at the old
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outlook was for more work on the fuel storage system that this year they'd like
to go for grants toward the wayfinding and terminal building, and south hangar
infrastructure to continue the work to add hangars. Clair asked what Tharp
needed from the Commission to which he stated that he just needed
consensus from the members to submit the application. Commission members
agreed to submit the presented application.
c. Airport "Operations"
i. Management — Tharp noted that the minute taker in the City Clerk's office had
recently left the position and the clerk's office was looking at completing
minutes in house. Tharp noted that this meant the task of writing the meeting
minutes would fall to him. Pfohl asked about the task of writing the minutes to
which Tharp described the process.
1. Airport Terminal Area/Parking Lot — Tharp noted that his last update
from engineering was they should have the plan revisions completed in the
next couple of weeks.
2. Airport Operations/Commission handbook — Tharp noted that he
hadn't gotten a great start on it, but had taken the cover sheet from Kohl's
notebook and suggested they should meet and talk about where something
things are located because most of the policy info is located online.
3. Film Agreement — Tharp noted that very rarely they get a request to use
the grounds for filming from an outside group. Tharp noted that the request
to film the exterior of the building with a couple of actors at entrance waiting
to be picked up with a few lines of dialog. Tharp noted that he had turned
down a couple of other requests over his time that wanted to use the whole
terminal and they were too disrupted. Bishoped moved to allow the
Chairperson to sign and agreement on approval of Counsel. Motion
carried 5-0
ii. Budget Tharp noted they were closing in on the end of the year for the
budget. Pfohl asked about the line item referring to the fire extinguishers and
refills and asked about the need to have an automatic defibrillator device in
the terminal. Members agreed to look into a program to get a device placed in
the terminal building.
iii. Events — Tharp noted that the events were listed below, the pancake breakfast
was the end of August. He stated he hadn't talked to the Young Eagles team
to discuss a summer event since they didn't have a good schedule for the
closures until Monday. Lawrence asked about the runway closures scheduling
as it related to Oshkosh. Members discussed trying to maintain open
conditions during that period.
1. Autocross: April 24; July 24; August 21
2. Drive-in Movies: May 28, Oct 8
d. FBO / Flight Training Reports Wolford discussed maintenance with the
Commission. Wolford noted that they had the transition from winter to summer
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operations with the equipment and that they had some maintenance on the fuel farm
to which Tharp had previously spoken about. Wolford noted they already had the new
zero -turn mower and had it in service. Wolford noted that they did a job shadow event
with some local high school students and had a few applications for summer
employment.
i. Jet Air Wolford noted that on the Jet Air side of things, they were going to have
a Cirrus related event and that Cirrus would be bringing in a Cirrus Jet and an
SR22. He noted this event was probably going to be an invitation event in
combination with a possible start of a Cirrus training center. Wolford noted the
shop NC unit was having some issues keeping the office cool. He also noted
that Kirkwood was still set to launch the A&P maintenance program in the fall
of 2023.
e. Commission Members' Reports
f. Staff Report — Clair asked, "What staff reports?" Tharp noted this was an chance to
communicate additional info to the Commission that didn't make the agenda. Tharp
stated that this time his report was that the Commission seats filled by Bishop and
Pfohl expired at the end of June and that Council was scheduled to appoint people to
the seats at their next meeting. Tharp noted that the Commission could communicate
with Council on a preference if they had one. Tharp also noted that there was a small
chance he'd be out of the office around the Memorial Day holiday.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm, June 9, 2022, at the Airport.
ADJOURN
Pfohl moved to adjourn, seconded by Bishop motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at
6:57pm.
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Board of Adjustment: June 8
Item Number: 4.d.
MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FORMAL MEETING
EMMA HARVAT HALL
JUNE 8, 2022 — 5:15 PM
FINAL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Carlson, Gene Chrischilles, Bryce Parker, Mark Russo
MEMBERS ABSENT: Amy Pretorius
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek, Kirk Lehmann
OTHERS PRESENT: Thomas Scesniak
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM.
ROLL CALL:
A brief opening statement was read by Chrischilles outlining the role and purpose of the Board
and the procedures that would be followed in the meeting.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION ITEM EXC22-0004:
An application submitted by JAM Investments of Iowa City requesting to expand an existing
drive-through facility associated with an eating establishment in a Community Commercial (CC -
2) zone at 1926 Keokuk Street.
Chrischilles opened the public hearing.
Lehmann began the staff report with an aerial of the property located in the Pepperwood Plaza
commercial area, it was formerly Pizza Hut with an existing drive-through. The proposal is to
turn it into a Popeye's and expand a portion of the drive-through. Access to this site is through
the Pepperwood Plaza area, including the Keokuk Street access, which is directly to the north of
the site. Lehmann noted there's also access to Highway 6 East as well as Broadway Street to
the north and east respectively. The subject property is generally surrounded by commercial
uses, Lehmann referred to the zoning map noting all surrounding uses are CC -2.
In terms of background, Lehmann stated this building was built initially in 2004, which was prior
to the zoning code being updated in 2005. The building has an existing drive-through that is
considered a legal non -conforming development. The drive-through facility is accessed from the
parking lot, which is north of the building, and exits onto the shared drive to the south of the
building. There's also a pedestrian connection on the east side of the lot and a sidewalk on
Keokuk Street to the west. Lehmann showed the existing site layout and then the proposed site
plan. The plan is to expand the drive-through by adding two lanes that would have order boards
then would converge into the single existing drive-through lane for access to the pickup window.
Lehmann noted there would be some reconfiguration of parking and the building would be
shrunk a little bit, but otherwise a lot of it is maintained. The applicant is also proposing to
delineate the pedestrian path that runs along the east property line
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The Board of Adjustment is charged with approving, approval with conditions, or denying the
application based on the facts presented. To approve the special exception the Board must find
that all applicable approval criteria are met which includes a specific standards pertaining to the
waiver requested and then also general standards that apply to all special exceptions.
Specific standards for drive-through facilities are discussed at 14 -4C -2K-3 of the zoning code.
The first set of standards is related to circulation and there are several sub criteria as part of
that. First is that wherever possible and practical, drive-through lanes shall be accessed from
secondary streets, alleys or shared cross access drives. Lehmann noted in this case, the drive-
through facility is accessed from a shared private drive which is part of the Pepperwood Plaza
tract. That shared drive connects to Keokuk Street to the west, Highway 6 to the north and
Broadway Street to the east, but the proposed drive-through facility is not and cannot be
accessed directly from the street so staff feels this criteria is met. Second, to provide for safe
pedestrian movement the number and width of curb cuts serving the use may be limited.
Lehmann stated no changes to curb cuts are proposed as part of the project on public streets or
in areas where pedestrian movement is anticipated. Next is an adequate number of stacking
spaces must be provided and the minimum for eating establishments is six stacking spaces.
This site plan shows two order lanes that converge into a single pickup lane with a combined
stacking capacity for 12 vehicles, which exceeds that minimum of six. The parking aisle with the
drive-through also has adequate space to accommodate some spillover traffic which minimizes
traffic safety impacts. Staff does recommend a condition of approval be general compliance
with the site plan that was submitted and is part of the agenda packet. The final criteria for
access is that sufficient on site signage and pavement marking shall be provided to ensure
traffic safety. The site plan shows directional arrows in the drive-through parking areas and a
Do Not Enter sign at the drive-through exits. The pedestrian routes along the east property line
are also demarcated with dyed concrete where it crosses the parking aisle so staff finds this
standard to be met.
The next criterion is related to the location of the drive-through. The drive-through must be on a
non -street facing facade unless it can be demonstrated that the street facing location is
preferable for overall safety and efficiency and does not conflict with adjacent uses. Lehmann
explained that the proposed drive-through is an expansion of an existing non -conforming drive-
through on the Keokuk Street facing facade of the building and a portion of the existing non-
conforming drive-through will continue to be utilized in proposed facility. Changes to the drive-
through will not affect pedestrian access and the applicant is showing a new street tree on the
site plan which helps provide some consistency with typical commercial streetscapes. Lehmann
noted overall the proposed facility is consistent with adjacent commercial uses, it's been there
for 15 years or so, and as long as the proposed drive-through facility conforms with the
submitted site plan, which includes the landscaping plan, staff believes this criterion is met. The
second location criterion is that the drive-through lanes must be set back 10 feet from adjacent
lines and public rights of way and screened from view according to the design standards.
Lehmann stated all new portions of the proposed drive-through facility are setback 10 feet from
the Keokuk Street right of way, there are some existing portions of the drive-through facility that
are less than 10 feet that are non -conforming, but the existing non -conforming development
may remain, and a landscaping plan was submitted as well, but he will discuss the screening
later in the report. Based on these criteria, staff believes that these standards are met.
Next there are design standards for drive-through facilities related to the character of the area.
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The first of those is that to promote compatibility with surrounding developments, the number of
drive-through lanes should be limited to not impact the streetscape or safety of the area. The
site plan shows the two drive-through lanes converging into a single 14 -foot lane along the west
edge of the property which is an expansion of an existing drive-through in a commercial district.
However, that expansion is relatively limited and those two additional lanes will have the order
boards and add some stacking spaces. There is screening between the new portion of the
drive-through lanes and Keokuk Street right of way that will help minimize the impacts of
stacking on surrounding development and the pedestrian environment. Generally, the amount of
paving will be decreased due to the proposed project as well as the building size so staff
believes this criterion is met. Next, drive-through lanes, bays and stacking spaces shall be
screened from adjacent properties to the S2 standard or a higher standard if there's residential
properties nearby. In this case, the drive-through facility is not next to residential uses or zones
and all new portions of the proposed drive-through facility are screened from Keokuk Street
adjacent properties to the S2 standard. Existing portions of the drive-through that are not
screened to the S2 standard are part of that existing non -conforming drive-through facility.
Third, multiple order boards servicing a single stacking lane should be considered to reduce
idling on sites. In this case there are two kiosks for ordering and a single window for payment
and pickups for the drive-through. Next, stacking spaces, driveways, and drive-through window
should be located to minimize potential for vehicular or pedestrian conflicts and be integrated in
the landscape and streetscape design. Lehmann stated in this case, no new vehicular and
pedestrian conflicts are created, this is an existing facility. There may be some potential
conflicts between vehicles exiting the drive-through lanes and vehicles utilizing the shared
drives but there's generally adequate room to maneuver and the area has slow traffic speeds,
low traffic volumes, and visibility is pretty good, so staff doesn't believe that is an issue here. In
addition, this is an expansion of an existing drive-through in a commercial district, so it generally
fits with the streetscape in that regard and landscaping elements also help ensure that its
integrated to minimize impacts to the streetscape design. Fifth, lighting for the drive-through
facility must comply with outdoor lighting standards at 14-5G in the zoning code. The submitted
photometric plan meets the City's physical control standards, which help control light trespass
and glare. A total outdoor light output calculation was not included on the photometric plan
submitted with the application (and included in the agenda packet) but staff received revised
plans this morning and those revised plans need to be reviewed, however based on the
information submitted staff believes that the criterion is met, and also those things get checked
during site plan review. The sixth standard was repealed and the seven standard is that
loudspeakers or intercom systems if allowed are located and directed to minimize disturbance to
adjacent uses. There are two kiosks for ordering that are oriented to the northeast so they don't
face the adjacent right of way and the property is not adjacent to residential uses so staff
believes that this criterion is met.
Lehmann next reviewed the seven standards that are required for all special exceptions found
at 14-4B-3. First is that it shall not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, comfort
or general welfare. Again, this is an expansion of existing facility, but staff does not anticipate
that it's going to substantially increase traffic to the site over previous levels and vehicular
circulation and access are adequate to accommodate drive-through traffic. There are no new
conflicts between vehicles or pedestrians created by the expanded facility, though there might
be some conflicts between vehicles exiting the drive-through and the shared lane to the south.
Lehmann reiterated however the area has low traffic volumes and traffic speeds are slow and
visibility is good. Staff feels this criterion is met.
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Second, the proposed exception will not injure or negatively affects surrounding properties.
Again, it's in a commercial area and complimentary to surrounding uses and it is similar to the
use that was there previously. Lehmann added there will be new screening and a new street
tree that will help mitigate impacts to adjacent properties. Staff feels this criterion is met.
Third that it will not impede normal and orderly development of surrounding property. This area
is fully developed with commercial uses and future redevelopment and improvement of adjacent
property should not be affected by the proposed drive-through expansion.
Fourth, that necessary facilities are provided. Again, it's an existing area so sufficient utilities,
access roads and facilities are established for the area. Lehmann added because the plan will
increase green space on the site, as shown in landscaping plan, that should improve
stormwater management on the property.
The fifth relates to measures for ingress or egress on public streets. Again, there are adequate
spaces for stacking vehicles and the drive-through lanes are accessed from an exit to shared
drives, not public streets. As previously mentioned, there may be some potential conflicts but
staff doesn't believe that those will be problematic. Adequate signage and pavement markings
are proposed on the site plan so staff does not anticipate any substantial negative impacts.
Sixth, the special exception must conform with all the standards in the zone. Lehmann noted
with regards to parking, this drive-through facility will reduce the number of parking spaces that
are on site, but it retains 20 spaces which is above the minimum parking requirement for the use
in the zone, which is nine spaces. The site plan also includes six bicycle parking spaces as well,
which brings a legal non -conforming component into conformance with the zoning code, so
that's a good thing. The property again is legal non -conforming but the project does not increase
occupancy. Staff will ensure that changes to the site design conform with any applicable zoning
standards and regulations during the site plan review.
Finally, the special exception has to comply with the Comprehensive Plan. The future land use
maps for the area in the Comprehensive Plan show it as general commercial, and it is shown as
commercial in the south District Plan. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan supports
encouraging new business development in existing core or neighborhood commercial areas, so
staff believes that this is consistent with the Comprehensive and District Plans.
Staff did not receive any correspondence regarding this application.
Staff recommends approval of EXC22-0004, to allow a drive-through facility for the property
located at 1926 Keokuk Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. General compliance with site plan dated May 27, 2022.
There were no immediate questions for staff so the Chair called the applicant to address the
Board.
Thomas Scesniak (architect for JAM Restaurant Group) has been working closely with staff on
this application, as well as the landscaping plan, which is part of the agenda package. With
Board approval they would go forward to the next step which would be presentation of the
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construction documents and site plan review. JAM Restaurant Group has 14 Popeyes in the
state of Iowa and keeps growing. Scesniak did address the lumens output on the revised site
lighting plan but noted it still has to be tweaked a little bit because Cree Lighting didn't interpret
the formula in a correct manner, but that it complies with what is stated in the ordinance but
that'll be handled tomorrow morning. Once they get everybody's approval, they'll start
construction, demolition and reconstruction.
Carlson asked what the hours are going to be. Scesniak believes the hours are 10:30am until
11:OOpm on weekdays and possibility on Friday and Saturday nights, it would be 12 o'clock.
Russo asked how the plan increases the green space. Lehmann explained that right now the
north side of the site is an entirely paved parking area and they're reconfiguring that with the
drive-through and decreasing the building size which will increase green space. Scesniak noted
they worked with the City Forester to get some recommendations incorporated into the plan.
They're adding one Targe street tree and another small tree onto the area as well.
Chrischilles asked if they are using the existing building and adding on to it or are they going to
knock it down. Scesniak replied they are using the existing building and actually reducing the
square footage. They are reducing some of the front of the building but retaining the back end
because it's a very costly tear out plumbing and they're functional and supposedly in good
shape. The whole roof line is coming off as well because it's not consistent with Popeyes.
Carlson asked is this going to be basically a carry out place rather than having some tables for
people to eat inside. Scesniak stated like most fast-food restaurants, they rely heavily on the
drive-through customers and customers coming in to pick up. Statistics have shown that people
coming in, parking and getting out of their cars outside of just picking up when the pandemic
was on, it just skyrocketed. There will be some area for people to come in and sit down and eat,
but it's not as readily usable by the public. He added that's why they have a double order board
and a good amount of stacking for the drive-through, because predominantly most customers
are drive-through or pickup. They will have 28 seats for the public, which is down from 100
when it was a Pizza Hut.
Carlson asked will they have two windows, one for pickup and one for paying or just one
window where they pay and pick up at the same window. Scesniak replied they will only have
the one window. Regarding the double drive-through window, depending on the area, the
second window sometimes becomes a burden. When people are ready to pay and the food is
ready for them and give it to them they don't want to have to drive through that other window
and the public directs what they do.
Carlson really appreciates the fact that they are putting in an extra tree
Chrischilles closed the public hearing.
Carlson thinks this will be a great addition to Pepperwood as this has been an area that has
looked abandoned with the empty Pizza Hut building.
Chrischilles also thinks it's a good addition to the area and it looks like a good use of that
building.
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Carlson is not concerned about the traffic, this area has been there for a long time. When Kmart
was still open and they had their large auto mechanic thing on the west side there may have
been some traffic issues, but that is no longer there and it's a very quiet area.
Russo recommends approval of EXC22-0004, to allow a drive-through facility for the
property located at 1926 Keokuk Street, subject to the following condition:
1. General compliance with site plan dated May 27, 2022.
Carlson seconded the motion.
Chrischilles stated regarding agenda item EXC22-0004 he does concur with the findings set
forth in the staff report of this meeting date, June 8, 2022 and concludes that the general and
specific criteria are satisfied, so unless amended or opposed by another board member he
recommends that the Board adopt the findings in the staff report for the approval of this
exception. Russo seconded the findings of fact.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 4-0.
Chrischilles stated the motion declared approved, any person who wishes to appeal this
decision to a court of record may do so within 30 days after this decision is filed with the City
Clerk's Office.
CONSIDER THE APRIL 13, 2022 MINUTES:
Carlson moved to approve the minutes of April 13, 2022, Russo seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion carried 4-0.
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lehmann noted the next meeting will be on July 13.
ADJOURNMENT:
Russo moved to adjourn this meeting, Carlson seconded, a vote was taken and all approved.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021 - 2022
NAME
TERM
EXP.
7/14
8/11
9/8
1 0/1 3
12/8
3/9
4/13
6/8
CHRISCHILLES, GENE
12/31/2022
O/E
X
X
X
X
XX
X
PARKER, BRYCE
12/31/2024
XXO
X
X
X
O/E
X
PRETORIUS, AMY
12/31/2023
XXX
X
X
X
X
O/E
CARLSON, NANCY
12/31/2025
X
X
X
0/E
X
XX
X
RUSSO, MARK
12/31/2021
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
Key: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
= Not a Member
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Item Number: 4.e.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Community Police Review Board: June 14 [See Recommendation]
_.®r, CITY OF IOWA CITY
jld MEMORANDUM
Date: July 13, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Tammy Neumann, Community Police Review Board Staff
Re: Recommendation from Community Police Review Board
At their June 14, 2022 meeting the Community Police Review Board made the following
recommendation to the City Council:
(1) Accept CPRB Community Forum Summary Letter
(2) Accept CPRB #22-08
X No further action needed
Additional action (check one)
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action
S:RECform.doc
APPROVED/FINAL
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES — JUNE 14, 2022
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Amanda Nichols called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ricky Downing, Jerri MacConnell, Saul Mekies, Amanda Nichols,
Orville Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT: Melissa Jensen, Stuart Vander Vegte
STAFF PRESENT Staff Tammy Neumann, Legal Counsel Patrick Ford
OTHERS PRESENT: Iowa City Police Chief Dustin Liston, CPRB Liaison — Councilor Laura
Bergus
RECOMMENATIONS TO COUNCIL
(1) Accept CPRB Community Forum Summary Letter
(2) Accept CPRB #22-08 Report
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Townsend, seconded by Downing to adopt the consent calendar as presented.
• Minutes of the meeting on 05/10/2022.
■ ICPD Use of Force Review/Report of February 2022
Motion Carried 5/0, Jensen and Vander Vegte absent.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Community Forum:
The Board reviewed the Community Forum draft summary letter.
Motion by MacConnell, seconded by Townsend, to accept and forward the Community Forum
Summary Letter to City Council.
Motion carried 5-0, Jensen and Vander Vegte absent.
Proposed Revisions to Ordinance 8-8:
Legal Counsel Ford noted that the draft ordinance changes discussed at the May CPRB meeting were
forwarded to City Council. One minor change was requested by the City Attorney's office to a sentence
that reads "...Police Chief and/or City Manager..." be amended to "...Police Chief or City Manager..."
CPRB
June 14, 2022
Ford went on to review the draft proposed addition to Ordinance 8-8 as requested by the Board. The
addition would allow for the City Clerk to contact a complainant for clarification of a report when
requested to do so by the Police Chief and/or the Board. It further states that "if the complainant fails to
cooperate with the City Clerk in this regard, such failure may be grounds for finding the complaint to be
not sustained."
Townsend expressed his concern about the font size on the electronic forms. Neumann reported that
the City Clerk is working with the I.T. department and is awaiting a response. He also added that in
addition to some reports being illegible, others may be too vague.
Nichols shared her concerns with the draft ordinance addition, specifically regarding the tone stating
that it seems unnecessarily authoritarian. She suggested changing "fails to cooperate" to "chooses not
to clarify." Townsend replied that perhaps if they are unable to provide what is needed that they also be
given the opportunity to attend a meeting in person. He proposed that "phone conversation" be added
to the text of the ordinance. Ford responded that he believes that is implied in the draft. Nichols
suggested that text be added that a request may be made to the City Clerk to contact the complainant
offering that they may come in person or clarify over the phone. She also suggested that the word
"illegible" be changed to "incomprehensible," explaining that there may be other issues beyond the
handwriting that can make a report difficult to understand. Ford explained that this is why a complainant
is given 21 days to respond to the Chief's report. Nichols proposed that she and Ford work to amend
the draft as written and bring it back to the July meeting, the Board agreed.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
BOARD INFORMATION
Nichols requested that the following two items be added to the July agenda under New Business for
further discussion. 1) Interpretation services available and 2) Potential board -initiated investigations.
STAFF INFORMATION
None
MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS
• July 12, 2022, 5:30 p.m., Helling Conference Room
• August 9, 2022, 5:30 p.m. Emma J. Harvat Hall (rescheduled to August 16)
• August 16, 2022, 5:30 p.m., Helling Conference Room
• September 13, 2022, 5:30 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
MacConnell and Mekies both announced that they will be absent for the August 9 meeting. MacConnell
offered that she may be able to attend remotely. The Board determined that it would be best to
reschedule the August 9 meeting.
Motion by Nichols, seconded by Townsend, to move the Tuesday, August 9, 2022 meeting to Tuesday,
August 16, 2022 due to the absence of two board members.
CPRB
June 14, 2022
Motion Carried 5/0, Jensen and Vander Vegte absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by MacConnell, seconded by Townsend, to adjourn into Executive Session based on Section
21.5(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or
federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that government body's
possession or continued receipt of federal funds, and 22.7(11) personal information in confidential
personnel records of public bodies including but not limited to cities, boards of supervisors and school
districts, and 22-7(5) police officer investigative reports, except where disclosure is authorized
elsewhere in the Code; and 22.7(18) Communications not required by law, rule or procedure that are
made to a government body or to any of its employees by identified persons outside of government, to
the extent that the government body receiving those communications from such persons outside of
government could reasonably believe that those persons would be discouraged from making them to
that government body if they were available for general public examination.
Motion Carried 5/0, Jensen and Vander Vegte Absent. Open session adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
(After executive session adjourned and prior to returning to regular session) Townsend asked if it is
necessary for the Board to review and vote on summary dismissals. Ford explained that the purpose of
a summary dismissal is that the Board only has to vote to agree to dismiss based on the Police Chief's
recommendation and is not required to have any further discussion. Townsend asked if there was a
disadvantage to changing this requirement. Ford noted that it could be an issue if the complainant
disagrees with the Chief's report.
REGULAR SESSION
Returned to regular session at 5:58 p.m.
Motion by Townsend, seconded by Downing, to summarily dismiss CPRB Complaint #22-08 per City
Code Section 8-8-3(E), "Only those complaints to the board which do not involve the conduct of an
Iowa City sworn police officer or are not filed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the alleged
misconduct may be subject to summary dismissal by the board."
Motion Carried 5/0, Jensen and Vander Vegte absent.
Motion by Townsend, seconded by MacConnell to accept the report for CPRB Complaint #22-08 and
forward to City Council.
Motion Carried 5/0, Jensen and Vander Vegte absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Nichols, seconded by Townsend, to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Motion carried 6/0, Vander Vegte absent.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2021 - 2022
eting Date
NAME
6/8/21
7/13/21
8/2/21
8/30/21
9/20/21
10/12/21
11/1/21
11/9/21
12/13/21
01/11/22
02/08/22
03/08/22
04/08/22
04/20/22
FORUM
05/10/22
6/14/22
Ricky
Downing
—
—
—
—
"--
—
—
—
'--
—
—
----
X
X
X
X
Melissa
Jensen
—
—
—
—
—
----
---
—
—
—
—
—
X
X
X
0
Jerri
MacConnell
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Saul Melees
—
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amanda
Nichols
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
Theresa
Seeberger
--
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
0
0
—
—
—
---
---
—
Orville
Townsend
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Stuart
Vander Vegte
—
—
—
—
---
—
—
—•
—
—
—
X
X
O/E
O/E
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD (CPRB) COMMUNITY FORUM: SUMMARY
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 — 6:00 PM
Electronic Zoom Meeting Platform
CPRB Members Present: Ricky Downing, Melissa Jensen, Jerri MacConnell, Saul Mekies
Amanda Nichols, Orville Townsend, Stuart Vander Vegte.
Staff Present: Kellie Fruehling, Tammy Neumann
Others present:
Patrick Ford, Legal Counsel, Laura Bergus, City Council Liaison,
Dustin Liston, ICPD Police Chief
The Iowa City Community Police Review Board (CPRB) held the annual Community Forum on
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Board member Melissa Jensen called the meeting to order.
Board members were asked to introduce themselves.
No correspondence was received pertaining to this forum.
Orville Townsend conveyed the thrust of the role of the CPRB communication noting that Iowa
City is one of the few cities in the country with such a Board. Essentially, the Board hears and
reviews complaints by the public, noting that the CPRB also has an opportunity to give input to
the City Council.
Jensen asked for a clarification on the use of the words "sustain" and "not sustain" when the
Board considers complaints. Ford (legal counsel) gave the following explanation: "sustained
complaints mean we agree with the complainant, the citizen, who has made a complaint of
wrongful conduct by an officer, and not sustained means the opposite." In other words, "not
sustained" means the Board does not agree with the complainant." Townsend added that the
Board thrives for fairness by looking at the evidence presented in the complaint, video clips, and
the difficult situations that officers encounter.
In lieu of lack of public participation in this forum, Nichols discussed recommendations by
CPRB to the City Council that have been implemented, namely the following:
• Expansion of the board from five to seven members
• Change to allow a complainant a chance to respond to the chief's report; in the past the
CPRB would only receive complaints directly from the public but now also receives
complaints filed with the Iowa City Police Department
• CPRB now receives valuable additional data on a quarterly basis
• The statute of limitations to file a complaint has been lengthened from 90 days to 180
days
Addressing the Board through a chat sent to the Board, a member of the public (Redmond Jones
II) asked Board members their view of recent events surrounding "a greater number of police
shootings, excessive farce, and other issues that has driven a wedge between the police
department and the community," and steps taken to "build trust between the police department
and the community outside."
Nichols and Townsend responded by asserting that one of the CPRB's goals is to facilitate the
kind of communication that encourages the public to communicate with the Board. Nichols
added that past recommendations to the City Council that have not been implemented will be
brought up again. MacConnell added that the Police Dept. now has a "non-police" liaison able to
address mental health issues and other social issues. Nichols added that the equity director also
receives a copy of the complaint.
In answer to a question (Martha Shaw) about the percentage of "sustained," vs. "non-sustained"
complaints, Fruehling indicated that the information is included in the annual report to the City
Council. Nichols asked for more clarification/accessibility on that data.
Seeing no other input from the public or other Board members, Nichols called for an
adjournment.
The community forum adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
CPRB REPORT OF SUMMARY DISMISSAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL
Re: Investigation of Complaint CPRB #22-08
On June 14, 2022, the Community Police Review Board ("CPRB") reviewed
Complaint CPRB #22-08, filed May 19, 2022. The Board concurred with the
findings of the Chief of Police that the complaint did not concern the conduct of an
Iowa City police officer.
City Code, Section 8-8-3 (A) provides:
A "complaint to the board" is an allegation of misconduct lodged against a
sworn police officer ("police officer" or "officer "1 employed 6y the City of
Iowa City police department, where the complained of activity occurred
while the officer was acting in the capacity of a sworn police officer.
(Emphasis added.)
City Code Section 8-8-3 (E), provides:
"...those complaints to the board which do not involve the conduct of an
Iowa City sworn police officer or are not timely filed may be subject to
summary dismissal by the board."
In accordance with these code provisions, Complaint CPRB #21-08 was summarily
dismissed.
DATED: June 14, 2022
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Historic Preservation Commission: June 9
Item Number: 4.f.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
JUNE 9, 2022
EMMA HARVAT HALL
APPROVED
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carl Brown, Kevin Boyd, Sharon DeGraw, Cecile Kuenzli, Kevin
Larson, Jordan Sellergren, Noah Stork, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Margaret Beck, Deanna Thomann
STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow, Kirk Lehmann
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Nolan
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action)
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Boyd called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was none
CONSENT AGENDA: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
502 Clark Street in Clark Street Conservation District
Bristow said that the original house was relocated to the back of the lot and the new house was
built around 1948. Additions were made before there was a Conservation District and are
grandfathered in. These included a garage and breezeway. This project includes removing
interior walls and a deck. This area will be filled in and a deck will be added in a different
location. Some of the old roof will be removed to allow for the addition and replaced with a
gabled roof.
Bristow presented slides of the new project and described the addition. There will be a single
full -light door and pairs of windows. The original window pattern was single windows, but the
back contains pairs that would be matched. The deck will match the trim and shingled siding.
Guidelines call for the deck to be set in 8 inches from the side walls. This won't make it invisible,
but it would make it less so. Nolan, from Horizon Architecture, stated they have no issues with
the staff recommendations.
MOTION: Sellergren moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 502
Clark Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: The full light door is
wood or fiberglass, the new windows are wood or metal clad wood matching the window
configuration on the house, the windows in the addition are either single or separated with wood
trim if paired, and the deck is revised to be set in 8 inches from the north wall of the original
house. DeGraw seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Beck and
Thomann absent).
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 14. ZONING
The purpose of this amendment is to clarify historic preservation related regulations. Lehmann
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission was reviewing code and the chair of that
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commission asked for recommendations on four preservation related items. 1) Historic
Preservation exceptions that are allowed within zoning code. This change would clarify that the
use is for both the Historic District Overlay zone and historic landmarks. This is consistent with
the way it is being interpreted now. 2) Remove the list of local landmarks, historic districts, and
conservation districts from the zoning code. This information is defined and tracked elsewhere.
3) Add OCD abbreviation for conservation districts into the zoning code language to align with
other documentation. 4) Clarify historic preservation commission procedures: define the process
for mailing public notices, and only send items to the State Historic Preservation Office that they
need to review.
Commissioners had numerous questions and concerns about these changes and Lehmann
responded with clarifications and answers. Kuenzli stated that she thought Item 2, removal of
the list of properties, would be confusing for the public and Stork agreed. Kuenzli added that the
text does not accurately represent who approves exemptions related to historic preservation.
Boyd was concerned that the changes weren't originally going to be sent to HPC for feedback.
He stated that he sent an email to city staff requesting that HPC be involved in the review
process, but his request was denied. He then sent a letter to the Planning and Zoning Chair and
Commission. They responded that they would pass it on. He wanted to know what happened
between the time he initially emailed and approval for HCP to review. Boyd also requested
adding the landmark list and map to the city website. All agreed and the motion was amended.
MOTION: Brown moved to approve the zoning code to be amended as illustrated in attachment
1 to address numerous code cleanup items related to historic preservation. Amended to include
that the city makes all landmarks available to the public on the website. Wagner seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Beck and Thomann absent).
REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF.
Certificate of No Material Effect - Chair and Staff Review.
630 Ronalds Street
Bristow noted this is for a new foundation and is in the Brown Street Historic District
Minor Review - Staff Review.
228 South Summit Street
This project replaces the railing on all of the balconies on this landmark property
737 Grant Street
The rear stoop will be replaced and extended slightly to create an easy transition to the
driveway.
914 Dearborn Street
The front balustrade will be replaced with a similar attachment. A full replacement of the front
stoop would change the attachment
918 Iowa Avenue
A rear step and stoop are being replaced.
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625 South Governor Street
This project is a new garage off the alley. Since the garage follows the guidelines, will match the
house and will be located where there is no garage currently, it could be staff reviewed.
727 Rundell Street
This owner has been completing several projects including this solar installation which will be
located on the south -facing slope of this front -gabled bungalow.
431 North Van Buren Street
Along with repair of all of the other windows, one window in this house will have new sashes
since the original configuration has been altered.
Intermediate Review - Chair and Staff Review
2525 Highlander Place
The Commission previously approved extensive rehabilitation of the property including the
return of south and west entrance canopies to their historic configuration. This minor change
was to also replace all of the guest room windows with new windows more closely matching the
original configuration.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MAY 12, 2022:
MOTION: DeGraw moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
May 12, 2022, meeting, as written. Sellergren seconded the motion. The motion carried on a
vote of 8-0 (Beck and Thomann absent).
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
1) Historic Preservation Awards. Beck, Boyd, DeGraw, Kuenzli, and Wagner will be on the
awards committee. They will find a date to meet.
2) Commissioner goodbyes: Boyd and others thanked retiring commission members DeGraw
and Kuenzli for their service and shared stories.
3) Boyd shared his thoughts on Pride Week in Iowa City, along with some history of local
oppression and comments of hope for continuing progress.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kuenzli moved to adjourn the meeting. DeGraw seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29
pm.
Minutes submitted by Kathy Fitzpatrick
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021-2022
NAME
TERM
EXP.
7/08
7/21
8/12
9/09
10/14
11/18
12/9
01/13
2/15
3/10
4/14
5/12
6/9
BECK,
MARGARET
6/30/24
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
--
X
O/E
BOYD, KEVIN
6/30/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
r BROWN.
CARL
6/30/23
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
DEGRAW,
SHARON
6/30/22
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
KUENZLI,
CECILE
6/30/22
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
KIPLE, LYNDI
6/30/22
X
—
--
—
_
--
-_
--
_-
_
--
--
--
LARSON,
KEVIN
6/30/24
x
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
0
X
0
--
X
X
SELLERGREN,
JORDAN
6/30/22
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
STORK, NOAH 6/30/24
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
THOMANN, 6/30/23
DEANNA
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
WAGNER, 6/30/23
FRANK
--
--
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
--
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E= Absent/Excused
--- = Nota Member
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Item Number: 4.g.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Human Rights Commission: May 24 [See Recommendation]
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MORANDUM
Date: July 27, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Stefanie Bowers, Human Rights Coordinator
Re: Recommendation from the Human Rights Commission
At their May 24, 2022, meeting the Human Rights Commission made the following
recommendation to the City Council: The Commission decided to recommend $19,560.00
(partial funding) to Iowa City Catholic Worker and $5,440.00 (full funding) to the American
Student Dental Association. Pries moved; the motion was seconded by Felker. Motion passed
8-0.
x No further action needed
Additional action (check one)
Board or Commission is requesting Council direction
Agenda item will be prepared by staff for Council action
S:RECform.doc
Approved Minutes
Human Rights Commission
May 24, 2022
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Commissioners present: Mark Pries, Jason Glass, Roger Lusala, Ashley Lindley, Bijou Maliabo, Sylvia Jons,
Siri Felker, Ali Ahmed (via Zoom).
Commissioners not present: None.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers, Daisy Torres.
Others present who spoke: Ivan Rossi, Mike Wayrick, Lexi Kohl, Melvin Herrera, Jeff Briones.
Recommendation to City Council: Yes.
Meeting called to order: 5:30 PM.
Native American Land Acknowledgement: Lusala read the Land Acknowledgement.
Approval of the minutes from April 26, 2022, meeting: moved by Lusala, the motion was seconded
by Jons. Motion passed 7-0. (Maliabo not present for vote).
Public comment of items not on the agenda: None.
Update on Race -Based Calls Campaign: Glass, Maliabo, and Jons will be participating in this video that
includes the Police Chief. The script has been completed and the segments are being recorded. Once all
the taping is completed this public service announcement will run on City Channel 4 and social media. The
Commission hopes to work with Iowa City Community School District to get it played in student
classrooms. Possibly, on local television networks too.
Introduction of New Officers with the Police Department: Four officers who recently graduated the
Academy were introduced to the Commission. They included Officers Briones, Rossi, Kohl, and Herrera.
Amnesty International Cedar Rapids Chapter: Mike Wayrick is the Area Coordinator of Amnesty
International. Wayrick is surveying similar -minded organizations to gauge rather there is any interest in
starting an Amnesty International here in Iowa City. Amnesty is the largest grassroots human rights
organization in the world.
Iowa City Pride Vendor: Commissioners Lusala, Lindley, Felker, and possibly Jons will represent the
Commission at this annual event. Lusala has a folding table that can be used, and staff will try to locate a
few chairs.
Strategic Planning Sessions: The Commission met on May 12 and May 17 to work on their strategic plan.
Two subcommittees were formed. The Commission will hold one further planning session in July to review
the strategic plan and to check in on the progress of the subcommittees.
Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Reports for FY21 and Updates for FY22: City Council added an
additional $25,000 to the grant for FY22. Two organizations responded to the staff inquiry Iowa City
Catholic Worker and Iowa Chapter of American Student Dental Association. The Commission decided to
recommend $19,560.00 (partial funding) to Iowa City Catholic Worker and $5,440.00 (full funding) to the
American Student Dental Association. Pries moved; the motion was seconded by Felker. Motion passed
8-0.
Juneteenth Proclamation: Pries and Felker will accept the proclamation on behalf of the Commission at
the City Council meeting of Monday, June 6.
Staff Announcements: Torres provided an update on the Public Works Open House the previous
Saturday. It is reported that there were over 1300 persons in attendance throughout the day.
Commission Announcements: Glass and his family recently prepared a meal for the Iowa City Catholic
Worker House. Pries visited and toured a home that was part of the Underground Railroad in Salem, Iowa.
The event was convened by the Beloved Community Initiative. Jons had the opportunity to speak with
Tyson Worth of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) at the Youth Awards. Jons noted that BBBS is interested in
collaborations with the Human Rights Commission. Lindley mentioned both the fun and success of the
Youth Awards and the Public Works Open House. Lusala also spoke on the overall success of the Youth
Awards. In closing, Lusala mentioned that he recently presented on implicit bias to the senior leadership
at Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center. Felker was able to speak with the Mayor at the Public Works
Open House and also recently had a great lunch at the Jabez Cafe. The Cafe works with immigrant and
refugee populations to gain economic stability and to help people with disabilities get job experiences.
Adjourned: 7:08 PM.
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2022
Meeting Date
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/25
2/22
3/29
4/26
5/24
6/28
7/26
8/23
9/27
10/25
11/22
12/27
Jason Glass
2022
P
P
P
P
P
Ashley Lindley
2022
P
P
P
P
P
Mark Pries
2022
P
P
P
P
P
Roger Lusala
2023
P
P
P
P
P
Bijou Maliabo
2023
P
P
P
P
P
VACANT
2023
Siri Felker
2024
P
A
P
P
P
Sylvia Jons
2024
P
A
P
P
P
Ali Ahmed
2024
P
P
P
A
P
KEY:
P = Present
A = Absent
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Human Rights Commission: July 11
Item Number: 4.h.
Approved Minutes
Human Rights Commission
July 11, 2022 (Special Meeting)
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Commissioners present: Mark Pries, Jason Glass, Roger Lusala, Ashley Lindley, Bijou Maliabo, Siri
Felker.
Commissioners not present: Sylvia Jons, Ali Ahmed.
Staff present: Stefanie Bowers.
Others present who spoke: Amel Ali.
Recommendation to City Council: No.
Meeting called to order: 5:31 PM.
Native American Land Acknowledgement: Felker read the Land Acknowledgement.
Public comment of items not on the agenda: None.
Discussion on the recent US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade: Felker drafted the
statement which was then word-smithed by Pries and Lindley.
Ali commented on several passages in the draft statement that should be reworded including but not
limited to 1) removing the national statistics on the disparities of persons of color in seeking healthcare
and replacing those with the Iowa statistics, and 2) examples of organizations helping individuals access
reproductive justice should be named specifically and be local and regional.
"Reproductive Justice" was coined by Black women in 1994 as a rallying cry that called for any health care
reform package to include the concerns of black women.
The Commission decided not to include or discuss when life begins. The statement if passed by a majority
is just the beginning with the next step being education.
Felker moved to approve the statement with the amendments suggested by Ali, Pries seconded. The
motion passed 5-0. (Glass abstained). Staff will work with the Communications Department to release the
statement on the next business day.
The entire meeting can be viewed here.
Adjourned: 6:55 PM.
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2022
Meeting Date
NAME
TERM
EXP.
1/25
2/22
3/29
4/26
5/24
6/28
7/11
7/26
8/23
9/27
10/25
11/22
12/27
Jason Glass
2022
P
P
P
P
P-
P
Ashley Lindley
2022
P 1
P
P
P
P-
P
Mark Pries
2022
PP
1
P
P
P
-
P
Roger Lusala
2023
P
P
P
P
P.
P
Bijou Maliabo
L
2023
P
P
P
P
P-
P
VACANT
2023
-
Siri Felker
2024
P
A
P
P
P-
P
Sylvia Jons
2024
P
A
P
P
P
-
A
Ali Ahmed
2024
P
P
P
A
P-
A
KEY:
P = Present
A = Absent
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Parks & Recreation Commission: May 23
Item Number: 4.i.
IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES May 23, 2022
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER — SOCIAL HALL
APPROVED
Members Present: Alex Hachtrnan, Brian Morelli, Christopher Odinet, April Schmidt, Melissa
Serenda, Brianna Wills
Members Absent: Missie Forbes, Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa,
Staff Present: Juli Seydell Johnson, Brad Barker, Gabe Gotera
Others Present: Jill Fishbaugh, Justin Fishbaugh, Carin Crain, Susan Mellecker, Mark Nidey,
Amy Dobrian
CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chairman Odinet called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action):
None
OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Wills, seconded by Serenda, to approve the April 13, 2072 minutes as written. Motion
passed 6-0 (Penandio Lemoupa. & Forbes absentl
PUBLIC DISCUSSION 011+ ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None
Recreation Facilities and Program Master Plan Review of Draft Recommendations—Danaielle
Wilson, Elsa Fischer. Berry Dunn Consulting
Wilson & Fischer both present and discuss the attached PowerPoint,
Justin Fishbaugh asked if the survey showed that people wanted Robert A. Lee Pool closed. Johnson
explained that the recommendation is based on the amount of the cost of the repairs needed for the
swimming pool itself. The repair costs would instead be spent at Mercer for the expansion and RAL Pool
would close after that point. Fishbaugh asked for comment on the cost of RAL repairs vs MPAC
renovations. Johnson commented that, yes Mercer costs are about twice as much as RAL costs, but the
final product is a facility with amenities that several groups of people have been asking for and would
include a more efficient cost of staffing and maintenance. Fishbaugh says that it looks like a large portion
of lap swimming will be getting cut away with nothing added to Mercer. Johnson responds that staff feel
that Mercer Pool is large enough to accommodate all the lap swimmers. Fishbaugh refers to the earlier
slides, saying that there's a lot of participating from the west side of Iowa City, for pool participation.
Docs it make a difference how far people must drive to go to a pool? Johnson points out that that is
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primarily the people corning for swimming lessons, and that they are following where the lessons are, not
the specific facility. Fishbaugh points out that Iowa City is always improving their downtown, and that a
pool would be beneficial for the downtown area. Johnson says the facility itself will stay downtown but
while the space may not be used for swimming it would be turned into a different form of public use.
Susan Mellecker voices concern with the plan to close RAL Pool when Mercer Pool renovations would
cost twice as much. Mellecker asks how the pool area would be used for other purposes. Johnson
responds that there has not been a discussion on the use of the pool area as consultants wanted to get this
part of the recommendations out and see if this plan is a realistic one before moving further down that
route. Mellecker brings up that the City Park Pool plan would remove half of the lap lanes, having only
three 50 -meter lanes and no 25-yarcl lanes, Johnson explains that just as many non -lap swimmers are
wanting different types of pool space as there are lap swimmers asking for lap lanes. The recommended
plans are the middle ground of those suggestions while trying to keep within the same footprint as the
current City Park Pool. Mellecker asks if the City of Iowa City can provide free parking at RAL, as a
talking point of Mercer is free parking. Johnson says that the issue is the number of college students who
would immediately take over the parking lot. Mellecker suggests having a more expensive pool pass that
would include parking for the patron. Mellecker asks about what demographic was pulled for data,
Danielle Wilson explains that the data is derived from the US Census Bureau 2010 data, as the 2020
census data has not been approved. This is followed by a company calls Esri that interprets the data and
makes predictions of what the population might look like into the future. The final data is composed of
2010 actual data, projections for 2026 and the estimates for 2021. Mellecker asks about putting money
into the Ball Diamonds at City Park when they get flooded quite often. Johnson explains that this has
been considered, and that the long-term lower city park plan shows a raising of the road around them, to
provide a levy, which is included in the 1 -2 -million -dollar costs. Mellecker states that Farmer's Market
vendor have worked out how to do business aside from the market, with the public buying straight from
the farmers. Johnson elaborates that the empty stalls during the first 3 weeks of the season is due to the
produce vendors not having their full crops yet but asserts that the farmer's market vendors spaces are
filled up in just a few weeks.
Jill Fishbaugh states there aren't enough lanes at Mercer during the busy periods such as just before work
to accommodate the population from RAL, with RAL having its lanes full until close at gam. Fishbaugh
questions how much budget should go towards the athletic fields for programming that would be present
for only a portion of the year as opposed to aquatics which is creating a community that swims all year.
Fishbaugh would like for this money to go towards expanding the Mercer Pool and keeping the RAL
Pool. Fishbaugh points out the demographics of the downtown area, and with a heavy increase in student
housing downtown, this would cause an increase in pool use downtown. Commissioner Wills counters
that university students aren't using the RAL Rec Center but instead the Campus Recreation and Wellness
Center. Fishbaugh says that any professionals or other people who are brought into the conununity could
use the pool.
Carin Crain says that having lived in Los Angeles, she is familiar with a city razing and replacing its
buildings and believes that Iowa City is trying to find efficiencies where none lie. Crain says that while
the Mercer lot is free, she is not always able to find parking there. Crane also comments that Mercer Pool
is occupied by City High swim teams and ICE and that she can't foresee enough space in the lanes.
Commissioner Wills asks about the dates that the Water Treatment Facility would increase size and take
over the space that is currently Kickers. Johnson explains that Kicker's would need to eventually move
location, but it is not the focus of this Master Plan as the Water Treatment Facility said they would not
need the land for 15-20 years and this plan is a 10-15 year plan.
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Commissioner Odinet asks what would use the space after the pool is no longer there and how much will
it cost, Will it be a non-profit or a private developer? Johnson replies that a private entity is not likely, but
several ideas have been suggested, such as partnering with a youth non-profit organization or investing in
an indoor skate park. Odinet asks if RAL Pool hours were constricted due to staffing limitations or a
different reason, Johnson says that it was to have more efficient use of staff as it was common to have two
lifeguards for one or two people in the water, Odinet inquires on what will happen to people on the west
side of town using the facility. What is the data showing that these people are using the pool for? Johnson
elaborates that on the west side of the heat map in the presentation, a large part of the patrons using the
facilities arc swimming lesson parents, who are following the lessons to RAL and would follow the
lessons to MPAC if moved. Johnson continues to say that the City Transit services are looking to starting
Sunday routes, allow bus service out to Mercer seven days a week. Odinet asks if there is a plan for
expanding the Mercer parking lot. Johnson says that it has not been considered yet, but it is not out of the
question.
Commissioner Morelli asks if any traffic studies have been conducted in the area for if Mercer is
expanded. Johnson replies that MPO staff could investigate this but affirms that the department is
speaking with the school district and can get in touch with the City's traffic engineers regarding the area
should that direction be recommended. Morelli asks what the cost of an Annual Pool Pass is. Johnson did
not have that number on hand. Jill Fishbaugh spoke up and said that an Annual Pool Pass costs $200. Sue
Mellecker speaks up and says that Aquacise class is $4/class and when going 5 days a week can cost up to
$100 a month.
(Staff note. Annual Pool Pass costs $227, Monthly Water Fitness Pass costs $50)
Commissioner Schrnidt makes a comment that while the Mercer Parking Lot can get congested it is large
and often empty. Schmidt also points out that the drive from Downtown or the West Side to Mercer can
take five minutes to ten minutes, comparing it to their experience with Minneapolis traffic, in which that
drive could take forty-five minutes to an hour.
Commissioner Serenda voices that she felt unconformable with the idea of removing of Downtown
amenities and shifting outwards, leaving a large gap downtown. Serenda continues to say that upon seeing
the heat map showing the usage of the recreation facilities, there was already a big gap downtown which
soothes some of her original concerns. Serenda moves towards lap swimming, asking if the numbers have
been gathered for how many lanes are currently available, what it will be going down to and how that
would impact the people using the lanes. Johnson explains that those numbers have been considered and
that the recommendations look at the overall broader efficiency and the way that we provide services to
all. Johnson also says that there is an equally adamant push from other groups for the warm water pool
and accessibility ramps as there is for lap swimmers who want lap lanes.
Carin Crain says that she does not think the gathered data is good data and that better data about usage
needs to be collected before making a decision, Johnson responds that for public input data, the
department gathered public input from facility users all last summer going into the fall and winter. This
large amount of public input was the basis of the recommendations given.
Chairman Hachtman asks what the next steps are from a timing perspective. Johnson explains that
tonight, the commission would weigh their thoughts on each of the agenda items, while more data would
be collected via public input through June 4th. All of that, including the comments from the Commission,
will go to the City Council as part of the June 21" meeting. The City council won't give a final
acceptance this meeting but would give feedback on the direction the master plan is going in. The plan
would likely be formalized in late summer or early fall.
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Vice-chairman Odinet comments that he would feel very comfortable giving approval to the Council for
City Park Pool, Facilities for Recreation Programming, and Recreation Programming. Odinet says that he
is more uneasy regarding Mercer + Robert A. Lee Pools without more information or public input. Odinet
asks for clarification on the loss/gain of lap lanes. Johnson explains that a portion of lap lanes are used for
the aqua fitness classes. These aqua fitness classes would take place in the proposed warm water pool
instead of the larger Mercer Pool, which would open more lap lanes for other use.
Moved by Odinet, seconded by Schmidt, to send Item A) City Park Pool to City Council. Motion
passed 6-0 (Penandjo Lemoupa, & Forbes absent)
Vice-chairman Odinet asks if what happens at Mercer is contingent on what happens at RAL. Johnson
answers that that it is likely the case in terms of aquatics and that RAL pool is only recommended to close
if the Mercer pool expansion is approved. Odinet asks whether Items A -D would be funded though the
City's normal budget. Johnson replies yes, but not all of it. City Park Pool itself may take a bond
referendum.
Moved by Odinet, seconded by Serenda, to send Item C) Facilities for Recreation Programming to
City Council. Motion passed 6-0 (Penandio Lemoupa, & Forbes absent)
Moved by Odinet, seconded by Morelli, to send Item D) Recreation Programming to City Council.
Motion passed 6-0 (Penandjo Lemoupa, & Forbes absent)
Jill Fishbaugh asks if there are Junior High Students that take over the pool. Johnson says that
historically, that was the case which is why it was built in conjunction with the school, but the Junior
High no longer use it for that purpose.
Susan Mellccker states that there is an increase in crime in the Mercer area and that there have been shots
fired in Mercer Park Recently. Vice-chairman Odinet replies that he does not want to decide based on
statement alone without looking at crime statistics in the Mercer area.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF
Parks & Recreation Director — Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks: Johnson explains that the recent heatwave has caused three of the department's largest lawn
mowers to break down as well as give a boost to grass growth in the parks. Staff has been renting
equipment where needed to catch back up on lawn maintenance.
Volunteers: Johnson describes Project Green, a group that does volunteer work with Parks & Rec Staff.
Recently Project Green has been working on Landscaping Beds around the community, specifically
surrounding the Ashton House. Project Green has offered to send weeldy email to the Parks & Recreation
Commission, regarding their volunteer labor and accomplishments. Chairman Hachtman asked that the
updates be sent once per month with regular Agenda Packet.
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Page 5 of 6
Recreation Division Superintendent — Brad Barker
CPP Opening: Barker said that City Park Pool would be opening the upcoming weekend on modified
hours. They pool will be open 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the weekend followed by 11:30 a.m. — 3:OOprn.
during the week. Following the first week, City Park Pool will operate off regular hours.
Events & Programs: Barker spoke briefly about the Pedal Power event, an initiative to get kids on bikes.
On June 5th at TTRA kids can learn how to bike using skills, courses, and education components. Barker
also went into detail regarding the new Rec n' Ride program. In partnership with Transit, Recreation will
subsidize half the round-trip cost to get to and from recreation experiences. If someone goes to the rec
centers, the pools, summer camp or the farmer's market they can receive a pass that will let them lake the
bus home for free.
CHAIRS REPORT:
None
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Odinet suggests leaving Item B) Mercer + Robert A. Lee Pools until the next meeting to receive more
data and feedback from the public.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Hachtman adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
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12/31/25
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Brian Morelli
12/31/25
*
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X
NM
O/E
X
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Alex
Hachtman
12/31/24
X
NM
O/E
X
X
X
NM
X
NM
X
X
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Christopher
Odinet
12/31/24
O/E
NM
X
X
X
X
NM
X
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O/E
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Boniface
Penandjo
Lemoupa
12/31/23
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Ben Russell
12/31/21
X
NM
X
X
X
X
NM
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*
*
*
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April
Schmidt
12/31/22
X
NM
X
X
0
O/E
NM
O/E
NM
O/E
X
X
Melissa
Serenda
12/31/23
X
NM
X
X
X
X
NM
X
NM
X
X
X
Angie Smith
12/31/21
O/E
NM
X
X
X
X
NM
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*
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Brianna
Wills
12/31/22
X
NM
X
X
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O/E
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Wiegand
12/31/25
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programs, aquatic facilities, indoor
recreation space, and outdoor
athletic/specialty use areas"
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ADA Consultant
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Eric Hornig Bridget Deatrick
Oversight and Communications Lead Associate Design
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• Pools
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Community Engagement
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City Park
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Robert A. Lee
Community
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Athletic
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9/19 Willow Creek Park
9/26 Mercer Park
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10/10 Hunters Run Park
10/17 Wetherby Park
10/24 Scott Park
10/31 Happy Hollow[eenl Park
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Sundays, 3 - 5 p.m.
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Phase 2
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Engagement Type Participants
Focus groups (10)
Event pop-up booths (13)
Statistically valid survey
Public survey
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Community engagement website
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216
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Engagement Type Dates
Open houses (2)
Community engagement website
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May 21 —June 4
Survey Results
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Priority Investment Rating
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Recreation center amenity top investment
priorities:
• Indoor walking/jogging track (200)
• Weight room (102)
• Fitness room (93)
• Meditation/Yoga studio (93)
• Arts & Crafts classroom (89)
Priority Investment Rating
b
Recreation programming top
investment priorities:
• Adult fitness and wellness programs (174)
• Nature programs (130)
• Farmers Market (124)
• Adult art classes (80)
• Adult art, dance, performing arts (65)
Priority Investment Rating
b
Outdoor pool amenity top investment
priorities:
• Shade areas (192)
• Lazy river (162)
• Deck chairs (154)
• Lap lanes (135)
• Recreational swimming area (134)
Priority Investment Rating
b
Pool program top investment priorities:
Water fitness classes/water aerobics (190)
• Lap swimming (168)
• Senior aquatic programs (158)
• Swim lessons (157)
• Family open swim (139)
City Park Pool
City Park Pool Renovation — Combined results from all engagement:
Method A: Renovate with same layout
B: Design a new pool
layout
Survey
Events
17.3%
32.7%
Online
Focus Groups
Average %
45.9%
47.6%
35.9%
67.1%
63.2%
40.5%
52.4%
55.8%
High Level Themes
. When taking all of the data into consideration, the following
themes rose to the top:
City Park Pool Renovations
The Future of the Iowa City's Indoor Pools
Recreation Centers
Program Promotion
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Indoor Facilities
Mercer Aquatic Center
Scanlon Gymnasium
Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gymnasium
Architectural Facility Assessment Review
Priority One Findings
• Roofing: Investigate roof
insulation above Natatorium
• Roofing: Reseal translucent
Panel
• Masonry: Reseal Expansion
Joint
• Solarium: Investigate
Window Gasket Leaks
Translucent Panel
Caulk
Masonry Expansion
Joint Caulk
Replacement
Solarium Window
Gasket Leak
Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gymnasium
Architectural Facility Assessment Review
Priority One Findings
• Interior: Remediate Water
Infiltration at Gymnasium
and Repair Wood Flooring
• Pool Deck: Repair Cracked
Tile
• Elevation: Repair Rusted
Lintel at Entry and
Gymnasium Corridor
Water Infiltration
Cracked Tile
Rusted Lintel
Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gymnasium
ADA Assessment
Using the report combined by
City staff, these highlight two
key access deficits
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high these are 9.5"
Mercer Aquatic Center - Pool Findings
STAINLESS STEEL POOL EQUIPMENT
• The stainless steel gutter cover plate, perimeter gutter, bulkheads and other deck equipment have some significant
corrosion. They should be cleaned and polished on a regular basis
• Rust is forming on the base plates of starting blocks. It is recommended to refinish them
POOL DECKS
• The decks are in overall good condition
• Some areas around the pool deck are cracked, which is a potential hazard for patrons
WADING POOL
• The wading pool is losing.approximately 1" to 1-1/2" of water daily. A leak detection company should be contracted to
find the source of the leaks, whether in the piping or in the structure
• The pool structure has numerous cracks that should be repaired
• The caulk joint at the pool wall to deck joint is in poor condition and should be replaced
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Mercer Aquatic Center - Conclusions
• All repairs should be performed in order to extend the life
of the facility, reduce further deterioration, and address safety
issues.
• Shut down wading pool due to condition and lack of use
Robert A. Lee
Community Recreation Center
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Architectural Facility Assessment Review
Priority One Findings
• Natatorium: Remediate
Rusted Structural
Connections
• Natatorium: Rusted Door
Hardware
• Lower Level: Water
Seepage along Gilbert
b
Natatorium- Rusted Natatorium- Rusted Lower Level — Water
Structural Door Hardware Seepage
Connections
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Architectural Facility Assessment Review
Priority One Findings
Upper Level Corridor:
Provide Compliant Means of
Egress
• Lower Level Corridor:
Provide Compliant Means of
Egress
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Upper Level Lower Level
Corridor to Meeting Corridor from
Rooms Gymnasium
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
ADA Assessment
Using the report combined by
City staff, these highlight three
key access deficits
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the lowest
characters
Robert A. Lee Community Rec. Center - Pool Findings
POOL PIPING
• The existing cast iron/steel underground pool piping is in very rusted
• The rust in the piping is staining the pool finish
• The underground inlet supply piping, gutter collection piping and main piping and main drain should be replaced
WADING POOL
• The wading pool inlet supply should be a separate supply line that can be adjusted to provide a one-hour turnover
required by code
• The wading pool should have its own chemical controller
• The wading pool main drain has been abandoned, which does not allow flow back to the filtration system through the
bottom of the pool. The main drain and main drain piping should be replaced
FILTERS
• The filters have reached the end of their useful life and should be replaced
SURGE TANK
• The surge tank is deteriorating and in very poor shape per staff. The City of Iowa City has already budgeted for
replacement of the existing surge tank.
Robert A. Lee Community Rec. Center -
Conclusions
• With a pool that is 58 years old, continual repairs will be
required to maintain the facility.
• Repairs/replacements could be done by the City to
extend operations; however, maintaining the aging
infrastructure will be costly and difficult
• The cost of repairs should be compared to replacement
cost to determine direction
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Architectural Facility Assessment Review
Priority One Findings
• Replace Damaged Soffit Vents
• Replace Damaged Cedar
Fascia
• Resolve Lower Level Confined
Space
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Soffit Vent Damage
on Perimeter of
Building
Rotted Cedar Fascia
Lower of Level of
Bathhouse,
Confined Space
City Park Pool
Architectural Facility Assessment Review
Priority One Findings f
• Remove Peeling Paint in Pool
Vessel
• Conduct Sealant Inspection of
Pool Vessel, Yearly
- Water Loss from Pool Vessel
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Peeling Paint
Pool Vessel —
Missing Sealant
below Gutter
Pool Vessel —
Missing Sealant and
Peeling Paint
City Park Pool
ADA Assessment
Using the report combined by
City staff, these highlight three
key access deficits
New fountain too 6.7% slope far
low. lacks knee exceeds allowable
clearance slope of 2% cross
lope or 5% running
slope
Pool deck too steep
City Park Pool - Findings
MAIN POOL STRUCTURE
• The main pool loses a tremendous amount of water (varies year to year)
• This year the pool was losing approximately 30.000 gallons per day
• The pool structure is deteriorating and requires major repairs every year
POOL GUTTER
• The gutter grating is worn and abrasive. Patrons are cutting themselves
BALANCE TANK
• The balance tank structure is in very poor condition, per staff
• There are cracks in the structure
• The tank is leaking
City Park Pool - Conclusion
• With a pool that is 72 years old, it is not a suitable long
term investment solution to continue making major
repairs to the facility. We do not know of any pools that are
this old and still operating.
The pool structure is at or approaching the end of
its useful life and plans should be made
to replace the facility in the future.
• Repairs/replacements could be done
by the City to minimally extend
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Add identity and wayfinding signage in parks and along trails X
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X
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Restore grass and rest field
Improve drainage/grading
X
X
Improve/add irrigation
X
X
Add/Improve water access/drinking fountains
X
Add/improve restroom facilities
X
Add/improve concessions facilities,
X
X
Add/improve maintenance/storage facilities
X
X
Add/renovate shelters/shade
X
X
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Add landscape Jaye
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X
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Add/improve support amenities (playgrounds, fitness equipment, courts, etc.)
X
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*Master plan status, not yet constructed
Outdoor Facilities: Site Planning
b
City Park Upgrades
• Highlights: ball diamond improvements, pickleball/tennis
• Estimate: $4M -$5M
Eastside Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation
• Highlights: 6 ball diamonds, up to 10 rectangular fields, dog run, picnic
areas, loop trail, restrooms, playground
• Estimate: $35-$40M
Kickers Sports Complex
• Highlights: design master plan / estimated resulting recommendations
• Estimate: $50K / $1 M -$2M
Mercer Park Fields Master Plan Implementation
• Highlights: ball diamond renovation, new concessions roof, shade
features, LED lights, pickleball renovation/expansion
• Estimate: $3M -$4M
Napoleon Park Upgrades
• Highlights: ball diamond improvements
• Estimate: $1.5M -$2M
Demographics
Recreation Assessment
Recreation Assessment
Al The exploration of a department's recreation programs and
services through a series of analyses that identify:
• What the department is doing well
• Strengthening opportunities
• Growth opportunities
• Performance measures
• Alignment with community need
Core Programs
✓ Adult Recreation
✓ Aquatics
✓ Camps/Days Off
✓ Events
✓ Fitness/Wellness
✓ Inclusive & Adaptive Recreation
✓ Outdoor Education
✓ STEAM
✓ Youth Sports
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2019 Program Distribution
Adult Recreation
2.4%
Inclusive &
Adaptive Rec
Outdoor 4.1%
Education
5.7%
Camps/Days Off
5.7%
Events
1.3%
Fitness/Wellness
1.2%
5,678 Total Programs
Participation: Enrollment
Outdoor
Education
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2019 Enrollment
Adult Recreation
2.0%
Fitness/Wellness
0.7%
STEAM
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Aquatics
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Events
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Youth Sports
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EQUITY AVERSITY INCLUSION
Adult Recreation' 2.3 F 2.2' 2.0
Aquatics' 2.9' 1.5' 2 2
2.5' 2.8' 3 6
2.3' 2.8' 3.1
2.4' 2.3' 2.3
2.0 ' 2.4' 3.9
3.3' 2.5' 2.7
2.8' 2.7' 2 8
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Events '
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Inclusive & Adapuve Rec.
Outdoor Education
STEAM
Youth Sports
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Similar Providers Assessment
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INVENTORY
SCC
JCC
ICPL
CPL
NLCL
Adult
Recreation
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Aquatics
X
X
X
X
Camps
X
X
X
Events
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
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Inclusive &
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X
Outdoor
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X
X
STEAM
X
X
X
X
Youth Sports
X
X
X
X
ICPR — Iowa City Parks & Recreation
CRC — Coralville Recreation Center
UIFH — University of Iowa Field House
NLCC — North Liberty Community Center
SCC - Solon Community Center
JCC - Johnson County Conservation
ICPL - Iowa City Public Library
CPL - Coralville Public Library
NLCL - North Liberty Community Library
Full report includes detailed listing of more than 80 area private and nonprofit service providers
Connection to Engagement Results
Farmers Market
• 55% statistically valid survey respondents listed as one of top four
most important (top answer)
• 31.1 % of in-person event respondents were interested (tied for top
answer)
88% of statistically valid survey respondents who had a need for
farmers markets had fully and mostly met needs
= Keep Going!
Connection to Engagement Results
Adult Fitness and Wellness
• 10,944 households have a need for adult fitness and wellness
programs that are not fully met
• Fitness and wellness programs accounted for 1.2% of programs in
2019
• 22.4% of in-person event respondents were interested in fitness
programs (6th of 28)
= Growth Opportunity
Connection to Engagement Results
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Inclusive and Adaptive Recreation
• 16% of statistically valid survey respondents indicated a need for
programs for people of all abilities
• 2,566 households have a need for inclusive and adaptive recreation
that are not fully met
• 1,815 enrollments into 2019 Inclusive & Adaptive programs, which
accounted for 18% of all program enrollment (top 3)
• Minimal similar providers
= Keep Going (and grow!)
Connection to Engagement Results
b
Aquatics
• Youth learn to swim program needs were fully or mostly met for 55%
of statistically valid survey respondents who had a need for youth
learn to swim
• 13% statistically valid survey respondents listed youth learn to swim
programs as one of top four most important
• 31.1 % of in-person event respondents were interested (tied for top
answer) in aquatic programs
• Aquatics programs accounted for 55.9% of programs in 2019
The top three of four "high priority" pool programs involve forms of
aquatic exercise
Few community-based providers
= Solid swim lesson performance; aquatic exercise growth opportunity
Connection to Engagement Results
Youth Sports
• 10.7% of in-person event respondents were interested (ranked 23rd of
28
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• 8% statistically valid survey respondents listed as one of top four
most important
• 2nd highest ranking of needs fully and mostly met (63%) in statistically
valid survey respondents who had a need for youth sports
• 13.7% of programs offered in 2019
• Some community-based providers
= Consider re -defining what the breadth and depth of youth sports
provision entails, i.e. beyond traditional sports.
Connection to Engagement Results
b
STEAM
• 8% of in-person event respondents were interested (ranked 26th of
28)
• 9% statistically valid survey respondents listed STEAM as one of top
four most important
• 72% statistically valid survey respondents who had a need for
STEAM programs indicated their need was partial or fully unmet
• 9.9% of programs offered in 2019
• Few similar providers
= Continue to incorporate STEAM into existing programs
Programming Opportunities
• Fitness/Wellness
• Adult (young adult, adult, and active adult)
• Inclusive & Adaptive expansion (inclusion aide service, adult
services)
• Aquatic Exercise
• Teens
• Culture
Facilities to Support Program Opportunities
• Fitness and wellness was a top program priority.
• Indoor walking/jogging track, weight room, and fitness room were
three of the top four survey respondents' top choices
• Room with Inclusive & Adaptive equipment, sensory space
• Warm water pool
• Multipurpose rooms
• Can serve 13 of 20 (65%) program categories listed in surveys
• Larger program rooms:
• In highest demand
• Support events, cultural programs, diverse array of program types
Key Findings
Retain City Park Pool's
original aesthetics and
character when
renovating into a more
accessible facility
Supply and demand gaps
exist in adult fitness and
wellness, nature, aquatic,
and inclusive & adaptive
program areas
Grow programs that are
focused on specific
cultural experiences
and/or celebrations
The Robert A. Lee
Community Recreation
Center indoor pool is in
need of extensive and
expensive repair
Additional facility space is
needed for multipurpose
and fitness/wellness use,
spread across
geographically diverse
locations
Add programs for teens
and all four adult age
segments (young adult,
adult, active agers, and
seniors)
A warm water pool would
provide better access to,
and support for, swim
lessons, aquatic exercise,
and open swim
Prioritization of outdoor
facility upgrades require
more community input
Geographic Access
A North: New multipurpose room with City Park Pool bathhouse
renovation
East: Scanlon gymnasium renovation
A South: New, small multipurpose satellite building
A West: Monitor new opportunities for land acquisition for future
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Outdoor Facility Priorities
Which site should receive improvements first?
Cis Park Up•rades
• Highlights: ball diamond improvements, pickleball/tennis
• Estimate: $4M -$5M
Eastside Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation
• Highlights: 6 ball diamonds, up to 10 rectangular fields, dog run, picnic
areas, loop trail, restrooms, playground
• Estimate: $35-$40M
Kickers Sports Complex
• Highlights: design master plan / estimated resulting recommendations
• Estimate: $50K / $1 M -$2M
Mercer Park Fields Master Plan Implementation
• Highlights: ball diamond renovation, new concessions roof, shade
features, LED lights, pickleball renovation/expansion
• Estimate: $3M -$4M
Napoleon Park Upgrades
• Highlights: ball diamond improvements
• Estimate: $1.5M -$2M
Program Growth
Opportunities
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Program Growth
The draft plan identifies programmatic opportunities for growth and
enhancement. Specific program areas are summarized below.
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City Park Pool
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Recreation Commission
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Mercer Park Aquatic
Center and Scanlon Gym
1) Does the Parks and Recreation
Commission support shifting indoor aquatics
from Robert A. Lee to Mercer?
2) Does the Parks and Recreation
Commission support the expansion of
Scanlon Gym, indoor track, program rooms,
and support facility renovation?
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smaller satellite facilities?
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