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Home My WebLink AboutWS.1 - 21 S Linn Public Input Results Item: WS.1 STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW : T CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826 (319) 3S6-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org 21 S . LINN ST PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARY JUNE 4 , 2024 1 � 1 cmp PROJECT REVIEW PUBLIC PUBLIC INPUT RECOMMENDED OVERVIEW INPUT PHASE RESULTS NEXT STEPS �F r _ � t } 21 Linn lo�ra City 21 S . LINN STREET ■ FUTURE OF 21 S . LINN ST. = tww6 wre Near-Term: Construction l_ staging _ •O 2 212 in 217216 223 ' 345 �� 2 for Dubuque St. — - Q a 41,7 211 213 zea z n a Reconstruction & o 6 221 6 9 Senior Center Exterior ; p16' 215 14 11 L Y '12' Improvement Projects # • _ a 13 p c to help mitigate 0 y traffic/parking impacts _ N 21 - p d . � Se®� 32° Long Term: _ s � M _� z1a els xis 2221 Future Mixed-Use Redevelopment TBD Dec. 12, 2023 J COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF Review previous public/private • redevelopment processes PROCESS : February - May 2024 ./ COMPLETE SELECTION OF Public engagement planning & execution PREFERRED PROPOSAL June - August 2024 June 41h: Review public input Staff to develop Request for Proposals (RFP) for City Council review and approval September - October 2024 Issue approved RFP TBD: Review RFP responses + additional public input on finalist proposals PUBLIC INPUT SUMMARY 21 S. LINN STREET 6 21 S LINN ST : PROCESS OBJECTIVES 8 I 0 0 ESTABLISH A INCORPORATE OBTAIN A TRANSPARENT, MEANINGFUL PUBLIC - PRIVATE PREDICTABLE STAKEHOLDER & PARTNERSHIP PROCESS PUBLIC INCORPORATING INVOLVEMENT SIGNIFICANT THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC PROCESS BENEFITS 21 S LINN ST. PROPOSAL SELECTION PROCESS Targeted Public Targeted Public Input Period Input Period in I N 16,L 2024: June -Aug 4: Beginning 202 Responses Down Phase Pr Draft RFP F RFP Finalists Orr 'AA — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —I Input to City Council and staff is welcome through standard public comment options 21 S LINN ST PUBLIC INPUT : OUR TWO - PRONGED APPROACH • City's goal/intent behind the project Educate * Existing plans & priorities Public Input Objectives: • Importance of property tax revenue generation at the site 1 . Inform RFP Goals 2. Influence developer • Downtown User Experience Collect • Desires for the redevelopment proposal responses Input project 21 S . LINN ST : PUBLIC INPUT STRATEGY • Public input collected from March 27 - May 1 , 2024 through various methods • Public input options were promoted via : a • City news release • City social media platforms Requested • Cable TV programs & Weekly Update • Flyers on all City buses What�°'°YOU"""°"`,°°°°` "„"o°`µ'tt"o„ • Flyers disseminated through partners • (Downtown District/ South of 6/ Greater IC/ %and °� " ". 'L Q N^Mry.4X1,5 nYO E.WarTmSnM w.cmaNKuvNy lo..cm.Nsvu gtyMYlnniurvry INeatiK llm^N —` Think Iowa City) -� -ryn - �'��: NrtmaNXtlye �aN,N. NMmnomcme • Office of Human Right's outreach list > .m1X ,o(tI°°1S.ow rym kpw.«yxisum • University of Iowa media office & USG 21 S . LINN ST : PUBLIC INPUT PARTICIPATION • Public input collected from March 27 - May 1 , 2024 • Public Input options & participation : • Online Survey (EN, ES, FR, AR, ZH): 1,482 participants/5, 928 responses • Open House #1 : April 15th Q Iowa City Public Library - 20 people • Open House #2: April 23rd Q Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center - 5 people • Hello Lamp Post (on-site text messages): 296 users / 770 user messages • E-mails: 10 • Written/Mailed Letters: 2 21 S . LINN ST : PUBLIC INPUT QUESTIONS • Q1 : Do you visit Downtown Iowa City? Why or why not? • Q2: What is "missing" downtown that would encourage you to come more often or stay longer? • Q3: When you come downtown, how do you spend your time or where do you like to go? • Q4: Please share any thoughts or desires you have for future development at 21 S. Linn St. Q1 : DO YOU VISIT DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY ? Recreation & Education WHY OR WHY NOT ? Socializing 9% PV PPPPP Notable insights: L Restaurants, • 66 respondents specifically mentioned Bars &Cafes supporting small/local business • 119 mentioned the value of walkability downtown • Age diversity was apparent through responses, ranging from students to Work families with children to seniors 10% Shop • Those who answered "no" cited: parking L L Arts,Culture, 23% challenges, too student-oriented, not Entertainment safe/clean, no attractive shops, too much alcohol/tobacco, and too crowded. 21 S. LINN ST. 13 Q2 : WHAT IS MISSING DOWNTOWN THAT WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME MORE OFTEN OR STAY LONGER ? Housing Arts Use 4% 4% Common themes: Music & Performance Places that are open late and on Venues 6% • weekends, but are not alcohol-centered Parks, Options for Green • More free/inexpensive activities Families & Space & • Less student-focused options Children 7% G22�ns • Public seating • Expanded bike, ped, and bus facilities • Safety and cleanliness • Art and culture Recreation .c Entertainmen 10% 21 S. LINN ST. Designed Well&Blends with Density Area 3% 4% Maintain Existing Mural 7% Park,Garden& Green Space Community Space 20% 6% 04 : GENERAL Music/Performance THOUGHTS ORMixed-UseVenue DESIRES FOR 21 % Family& Kid- S . L I N N ST . Friendly 5% REDEVELOPMENT Recreation Attraction 6% Res taurants,Bars Micro-Retail& Incubator Food Trucks 6% 5% 21 S. LINN ST. 15 PUBLIC INPUT KEY TAKEAWAYS STRONG ALIGNMENT WI CITY Of IOWA CITY Strategic Values & 1986 STRATEGIC PLAN Community Impact 1.0 WELCOME Values INCLUSIVE URBAN RACIAL EQUITY, Ns: EXPERIENCE SOCIAL JUSTICE, 2.0 SHAPE ..a HUMAN RIGHTS CLIMATE ACTION ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS ® PARTNERSHIPS•w AND PLACEMAKINC ENGAGEMENT 3.0 DRAW FOSTER AUTHENTICITY AND ATTRACT "FEET-IN-THE-STREET" Impact PUBLIC INPUT KEY TAKEAWAYS MANY DI FERENT I & PREFERENC • Inviting to the public: inclusive, welcoming to the public, appeals to a wide variety of ages, increases options for spending time downtown • Space for new opportunities: many existing strengths, but opportunity for new & unique experiences to fill the "gaps" • Small business / retail • Dining, entertainment, and other experiences that aren't alcohol-centric • Housing options that diversify who lives downtown • Authentic Urban Experience: Mix downtown character + modern amenities - economic viability, walkability, safety, and engaging street- level design . • Other Geographic Assets: Parking, Library, Senior Center, Englert, etc. How to leverage these valued assets with the new development? NEXT PHASE : PREPARE RFP 21 S. LINN STREET 18 21 S LINN ST : RECOMMENDED PROCESS Targeted Timeline Feb - June 2024 Public Engagement Planning & Execution - ✓ COMPLETE 1 . Staff develop public engagement plan for City Council approval 2. Execute public engagement plan with public/stakeholders 3. Present public engagement/input results to City Council June - Aug 2024 RFP Development 1 . Staff draft RFP based on City Council direction 2. Staff and Council Economic Dev. Committee review of 2017 TIF policy 3. RFP finalized and approved by City Council in public Work Session Sept - Oct 2024 Issue RFP 1 . Issue RFP (anticipate 45-60 days for response) Nov 2024 - Winter RFP Review based on previously established process of 2025 Additional Public Input will be solicited on finalist proposals WHAT ' S IN THE RFP ? Project Description ll Nquu 31.M12 CMOF lows CM .Tru~:•......> . Potential Sources of Request for Proposal:Private Developer for the a sd. `• College St/Gilbert St Northeast Comer Siteiaa rn. Assistance/Gap PLEASE TL[E NOTE:This document wmENMz a Re0rmit M Proposal,and is not a red.Ior profezzional services.This Request Ior Proposal is nor a rtpwst for a hid er Financing wnsonWon conVacl,bud a is sugect to Iowa Cock,section 403.6 rtb1M t0 transfer o1 real propnty.Ywwvx,..,acceptance of a prowsal may rat.in a tinting contra. Project Goals Oetween tlr City and Me proposer,wnSn,ent upon certain keis adw acts of Me City Cornal Matadi to f—atien of an UNan Renewal Med,sah Of IaM,ant>l>peval OI a Development A,nnenem- francs to prwderns One Wned orrpnul and rtn zpres Of aaa M pnpouls and Le reMved at due City Cler's oUce at Nand City City He. 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Application oN«erorm ehm,le a e:enke Na email ro: John yaw,TranspM>um PWrgm r IeOD>Ms .Dr review & scoring CM cf Iwo Cety.Iwo Plannvg S Cwnmunity Development Zoning Parameters 410 East W>anug>n S0»t Coy W1w>C.,loon. lova Cny.bona 52240 410 East Washrrytm Street criteria 310.350.5252 idea Cry.lona 52240 john-vaoo'dionend 310.350.5232 enmmerontsnwnd LEVEL OF DETAIL TO EXPECT RFP Response As the field of developer candidates narrows, Finalist proposals will become more detailed and refined Development Agreement QUEST IONS 9m • CITY COUNCIL FEEDBACK ON STAFF TO PREPARE DRAFT RFP WITH COUNCIL APPROVAL, PUBLIC INPUT & DRAFT RFP FOR COUNCIL REVIEW & FINALIZE AND ISSUE RFP APPROVAL STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (3 19) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org