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Home My WebLink About2009-09-17 Info Packet~w~~~ ~...__ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET September 17, 2009 MISCELLANEOUS IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Article: Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring back a troubled neighborhood [submitted by Council Member Wright] IP3 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Community Development: Update: Flood-related activities IP4 Invitation: United Nations' International Day of Peace -September 21, 2009 IP5 Approved minutes: Economic Development Committee: July 30, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES IP6 Planning and Zoning Commission: September 3, 2009 IP7 Police Citizens Review Board: September 8, 2009 COUNCIL PACKETS ONLY: AVAILABLE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR ON LINE (www.icgov.orq) Uses and Benefits of Aviation in Iowa (Executive Summary) 2009 Economic Impact of Iowa City Municipal Airport :..®~~ - - ~ _"'~ ~'~ IP1 ""'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and ..~.~.._ CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas September 17, Zoos www.icgov.org TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Johnson County Health and 4:OOp Joint Meeting Human Services Bldg • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Regular Council Work Session 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Orientation/Joint Meeting -outgoing and incoming City Council • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, NOVMEBER 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall 5:OOp Meeting with Legislators ~~~~ 'w `""'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas September 17, zoos www.icgov.org • MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 TBA Regular Council Work Session 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting Emma J. Harvat Hall • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 4:OOp Joint Meeting North Liberty Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring... http://gazetteonline.com/top-story/2009/09/12/night-and-day-davenpor... **********From Council Member Wright*~ IP2 Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring back a troubled neighborhood A sign announces the presence of the more than 24 security cameras on the property of the __ "'' Summer Ridge Apartments Monday, Aug. 24, '~ ~`' ~,~ 2009 in Davenport. Summer Ridge has ., _ '~' -:~ partnered with the Davenport Police -~ Department and Goose Creek Heights residents ~ `r' to help clean up their property and their Y_ ~ . x neighborhood as a whole. (Brian Ray/The ~~ =~ ~ ;~^ Gazette) `~~ Y~ DAVENPORT - When a man was shot dead next to a school-bus stop, life in Goose Creek Heights started to change. Thirty junior high students watched it happen from 40 yards away. Eight of them testified at the trial in 2004. Turned out it was a drug deal gone bad. For the north Davenport neighborhood formerly known as Americana Park, the brutal episode was pivotal. "That set a lot of political things in motion," Davenport police Cpl. Mark Berger said. Back then, police officers wouldn't patrol the neighborhood without backup. Fights raged in the streets, gunshots rang out many times a week and homeowners were afraid to confront the rowdy renters who had taken over their blocks. "It was ridiculous," said Willie Whitfield, a resident since 1997. "People running around here like this was Iraq." Five years later, though, the biggest problems in Goose Creek Heights have been fixed. Davenport's tougher, smarter regulation of landlords, combined with more attentive neighborhood policing, has helped clean up properties and drive criminals from town. 1 of 5 9/14/2009 1:54 PM Posted on Sep 12, 2009 by Adam Belz. Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring... http://gazetteonline.com/top-story/2009/09/12/night-and-day-davenpor... Landlords and police in Cedar Rapids visited Davenport this summer and have been studying the city's blueprint. Police here expect to implement similar strategies over the next several months. Davenport Police Department NETS Officer Scott Fuller holds up a stack of tenant applications Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 in Davenport. This year Davenport Police have found 154 wanted men and women through tenant screening, and arrested 60 of them. NETS stands for Neighborhoods Energized to Succeed. (Brian Ray/The Gazette) :: ~; :.~ `l :i .. r.~:~, --- ~:~ _: ~ ~; .~. ,;.~ ?a ~p ~~ co In June 2005, Officer Scott Fuller, a former beat cop, became a fixture in Goose Creek Heights. A tall, stern-looking officer with short-cropped blond hair, Fuller and another officer worked under a program called Neighborhoods Energized to Succeed, which is similar in mission to Cedar Rapids' community policing program. The two cops investigated everything from burglaries to noise complaints in Goose Creek, built relationships with landlords and got to know criminals personally. They pushed landlords to mow weedy yards, and they removed abandoned vehicles. "In the first year, we towed 260 cars," Fuller said. After a few months, police started to understand the people and their patterns. Fuller knew which households wanted a better neighborhood, which families were breaking the law and which landlords seemed not to care. He could drive past a home and greet the people out front by name. "Criminals do not like that," he said. When residents realized police were committed to the neighborhood, they started to give officers more tips. Over time, calls for police service in the neighborhood dropped. 2 of5 9/14/2009 1:54 PN The cops next door Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring... http://gazetteonline.com/top-story/2009/09/12/night-and-day-davenpor... Ron Clouse of Davenport with the Davenport Police Department's Volunteers in Police Service program runs a routine background check on a perspective tenant for a landlord Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at the police department in Davenport. Under Davenport's program when a tenant applies for a rental property they fill out a form which the landlord sends to the police department. Volunteers then check the tenant in Iowa Courts Online, local criminal records, and call the tenant's employer and his or her last landlord. If the perspective tenant has a criminal record or has lied on their application the landlord has that information before deciding if they are going to rent to the individual. (Brian Ray/The Gazette) _., ;~, .. ... _ ~,-, _, . ' _ b ~ ii '~. -, ~-~-, `~ :, • a„ .=lip ;;~ , , c~ ~.n From June 13 to Dec. 31, 2004, police made 1,887 calls to Goose Creek Heights that the department considered "reactive" -disturbances, noise, fights, suspicious subjects. Over the same period in 2005, police made 1,261 such calls. Over the entire year of 2008, the number of reactive calls was 1,035 -less than a third of what it was in all of 2004. At the beginning of 2010, Cedar Rapids police will institute something similar. A sergeant and handful of officers will be assigned to each of the city's three districts, Lt. Chuck Mincks said. "We want the same faces being seen as often as possible in the same areas of town," Mincks said. Helping landlords with screening Goose Creek Heights was home to 2,800 renters leasing from 76 landlords in 2004. Problem tenants would be evicted and then move down the street. Police started offering training and free background checks to landlords. Now, when a tenant applies for a rental property, he or she fills out a form, and the landlord sends it to the Police Department, where volunteers check criminal records and call the tenant's employer and last landlord. If a tenant trashed the last apartment, has a rap sheet or lies on the application, the landlord knows before handing over the keys. The background checks also help police. Because rental properties in Davenport require a license and because police run about 40 background checks on prospective 3 of 5 9/ 14/2009 1:54 PN Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring... http://gazetteonline.com/top-story/2009/09/12/night-and-day-davenpor... tenants each day, officers have a growing database of information on landlords and tenants. This year, police have found 154 wanted men and women through tenant screening and have arrested ;,.~ 60 of them. ~; Cracking down ~ ~~~= ~.,°"~l -, .. __ On a recent Monday morning, Fuller's phone rang. ~' ° ~~ d "Hey, Leo. Fuller," he said. "You gonna evict Ms. Roberts? Let's make it happen, because she~s parf~ ~'~ v, of the problem." co Roberts had been evicted 20 times in Davenport, Fuller said, covering the receiver, and a guest in her house had started a fight three nights earlier. "Don't drop the ball on Roberts," he said finally to the landlord. "It's got to happen." Fuller can be pushy with landlords because Davenport's nuisance abatement ordinance gives police broad authority to crack down on problem properties, and a city attorney is devoted to the cases. When a serious crime occurs at a property or a series of small problems, from noise complaints to health code violations, the landlord gets a letter from the city .declaring the property a nuisance. Prospects are grim for landlords who don't work with police. Uncooperative landlords can be billed - for gas, insurance or man-hours associated with police calls to their property. Their rental license can be revoked, which shuts down the property. All but a handful of Davenport landlords have fallen in line. "We really haven't had to revoke too many licenses," said Berger, who heads the neighborhood policing program. It is the nuisance abatement ordinance, not landlord licensing, that Davenport credits for its success in Goose Creek Heights. The city requires landlords to pay $25 a year per property, once they undergo eight hours of landlord training. In Cedar Rapids, which doesn't require licenses, rental properties must be registered for aone-time fee of $50. Cedar Rapids police are starting to "make more thorough use" of the city nuisance abatement ordinance, Mincks said, and are working with the city attorney to clarify police authority in such matters. A new day for Goose Creek Heights Mary Schenck owns two rental properties in Goose Creek Heights. She is a block captain in what has become a vigorous neighborhood watch program. Groups of residents walk the streets picking up garbage. They call each other to share information. They meet once a month to discuss problems. Landlords lost tenants at first, but the pain did not last, and average rents have increased because of the neighborhood's improvements -from roughly $350 a month to roughly $650, Fuller said. "We have a wait list," Schenck said. 4 of 5 9/ 14/2009 1:54 PM Night and day: Davenport landlords, police, residents step up to bring... http://gazetteonline.com/top-story/2009/09/12/night-and-day-davenpor... Whitfield, the resident since 1997, said he woke up one night several years ago to a crowd in his front yard. People were drinking on his property, trying to send a message. Whitfield stayed through the tough years, despite what he considered intimidation from the neighborhood's rough element. "I said, `You guys are going to move before I do,' and they did. Every one of them," he said. "We still got work to do, but it's coming along real good." Comments (3) _ ~ ~, :., ; -~ u~ m Login or si u now to comment. ....,. ~~ ~~,~,~ Sort b Date Ratm Last Activity "- ~ ~ i ~-~° y: -g ~ ,~:.. ~::~% `r: ~, /!~ Joev 71 p • 1 day ago "It was ridiculous," said Willie Whitfield, a resident since 1997. "People running around here like this was Iraq." I always wondered what it was like over there. Maybe George W. needs to send over 30000 troops to Waterloo then. Reply Report ;~=`' ~' ~mJ 1989 19p 14 hours ago 1=~: +2 The best part is it is a sound plan that is working and is based with volunteers so is not costing the city and is actually helping the city... The worst part is that if Davenport is doing this.... Which there were at least two criminals that were arrested who were living in sec. 8 housing in that neighborhood who listed their previous address as Davenport. So what percentage of the 94 wanted men and women that they have identified and not caught have come here. Better yet... If Cedar Rapids institutes this plan that has been so successful in Davenport and Iowa City doesn't do similar and allows things to go along as norm we will get all who are running away from the restrictions imposed in both cities. After all where are the 94 that have slipped through from Davenport now? We need to band together and get the city to listen and join with Cedar Rapids and Davenport. This needs to be a unified effort to show those that wish to commit crime for a living they are not welcome here. Reply bromari 1p 3 hours ago Report +1 The Wellington Height Neighborhood/ for the most part is one of Cedar Rapids Historical Area/ Why isn't something being done to educate the citizens of this neighborhood to which Historical gants they can apply for ? Is this a plan of the City Father's to let this neighborhood fall into decay and knock down one house at a time when that house falls into decay? Is this just another form of discrimination against the poor and ethnic community who live in Wellington Heights? When you think of historical district such as wellington Heights, you think of beautiful homes and well maintain yards. An Area that is a source of price to the City and the citizens who live in the neighborhood Reply © 2009 GazetteOnline.com. All Rights Reserved. Report 5 of 5 9/ 14/2009 1:54 PM r ~~~!~.®~~ CITY C7F 1CJWA CITY ~,, ~~ ~ E 1V[ 0~ Date: September 17, 2009 To: City Council From: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works Re: Update: Flood-related activities Engineering and Public Works Administration • The contractor is working on the Iowa Avenue Inverted Siphon Sewer Project. The pilot bores have been completed for the three pipes. • The Iowa City Hazard Mitigation Plan has been submitted to FEMA Region 7 by Iowa Homeland Security. • The Project Partnering Agreement has been sent to the Army Corps of Engineers for the Section 14 Iowa River Bank Stabilization along Dubuque Street downstream from the Park Road Bridge. The plans and specifications are being developed by the Army Corps of Engineers. • Worked with staff to develop the application for TIGER Funding for the Park Road Bridge Project, Dubuque Street Project, and the Iowa Interstate Railroad/1St Avenue Grade Separation Project. • D.W. Zinser Company has begun demolitions of the first nine residential demolitions. The demolitions must occur prior to September 28th.for seven of the nine properties. • MMS Consultants are completing the survey necessary for the design of the levee along Baculis and Thatcher Mobile Home Parks and Commercial Court was approved. They will also be pursuing the redelineation of the floodway by FEMA in this area. • Working with staff to develop the applications for the Community Disaster Grants. Working with the Iowa DOT to reallocate the FHWA emergency repairs funds for Park Road Bridge and Dubuque Street to the elevation Project. • Reviewing the University of Iowa Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. • Discussion of a volunteer clean-up effort of the property purchased from the Park View Church. IP3 September 17, 2009 Page 2 Water Division Continued working with Engineering & Howard R. Green (HRG) for design and schedule on replacing two 12" river crossing repairs (Old Plant and Hwy 6) 1. HRG will provide design, specifications and inspection bid documents for the two projects. 1. We have received the geotech report for the river crossings from HRG. 2. The geotech report and a preliminary estimated cost for the projects have been forwarded to FEMA. 3. We're awaiting HRG's scope of services contract and fee for these projects. If the permanent repair can proceed in a timely manner we may forgo the temporary repair. 2. Upon completion of the study FEMA will complete the PW and Hazard Mitigation to replace both river crossings • The HRG Hazard Mitigation Study is complete. 1. Projects and cost estimates from this report were used to define the scope and cost estimates for the Peninsula well field site and will be used to apply for additional mitigation funding. • The PW and Hazard Mitigation Plan for CW 3, CW 4, SW 4, JW 2 and the respective electrical systems has been `obligated' by FEMA. • We expect to receive a draft design contract for the Hazard Mitigation projects for CW 3, CW 4, SW4, JW 2 and the respective electrical systems from HRG by the end of this week. • The HRG Hazard Mitigation Study is being used for additional funding request for hazard mitigation for plant site well houses. We are currently working with Dave Purdy. 1. We have received an invitation to submit an application to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for projects at the Water Works Prairie Park well field for improvements outlined in HRG's Hazard Mitigation Study. • We worked with Deb Mansfield to continue the documentation of all Water Division FEMA (Public Assistance) Projects. Planning and Community Development Staff participated in a flood forum on Wednesday, September 16 broadcasted from Camp Dodge by ICN to five locations: Iowa City, Johnston, Elkader, Vinton, and Waterloo. The forum will be hosted by the Rebuild Iowa Office, and will include presentations focusing on available assistance to flood-affected residents, flood insurance basics, and updates on the recovery efforts. Staff continues to review Jumpstart applications in preparation for disbursing State Jumpstart 3 funding. Staff has been arranging Interim Mortgage Assistance for many people in the buy-out area. This will reimburse homeowners for mortgage payments on the disaster affected home, property taxes and property insurance premiums. Staff attended the Housinglowa Conference in Des Moines on September 9th and 10th. The conference focused on Homeownership, Homelessness, Affordability of Renting, and Public Policy housing issues affecting Iowans, including flood recovery issues. September 17, 2009 Page 3 Demolitions of homes participating in the HMGP buyout program started on September 15th and will continue into next week. The disbursement of checks for the Business Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) continues. Doug Ongie will be attending a Jumpstart flood recovery meeting on September 18th in Ankeny with representatives from the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Small Business Administration, Iowa Finance Authority, entitlement communities and Council of Governments getting together to discuss and improve the Jumpstart program. Doug will also be hand delivering a payment request package for over $2 million to the FEMA office in Johnston for reimbursement of City expenses for the HMGP buyout program. The EPA Smart Growth kickoff conference call is on Friday, September 18th which will involve staff from the Planning Department, Engineering Department, JCCOG, University of Iowa, Rebuild Iowa Office, Iowa Department of Economic Development, Environmental Protection Agency, representatives from a private architectural firm and representatives from a market analysis company. This will be the kickoff call for the planning grant awarded to Iowa City to redevelop the area around and including the north wastewater treatment facility. Two applications seeking funding under the Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER Grant) program were submitted this week for the Dubuque Street Elevation Project, Park Road Bridge Replacement Project, and the Iowa Interstate Railroad/1St Avenue Grade Separation Project. IP4 Marian Karr From: Mary Robinson Reynolds [from@makeadifferencenews.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:07 PM To: Council Subject: Plan Now for International Peace Day this coming Monday, September 21 Plan Now for International Peace Day this coming Monday, September 21 The United Nations' International Day of Peace -marked every year on September 21 - is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, "Peace Day" has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small. To learn more about Peace Day go to their website at: http~//www internationalda~fpeace.org/ Organizations throughout the world are planning to participate in International Peace Day September 21. Let's drop all barriers that create division -the barriers of nationality, of political ideology, of sex, of religion, of social class, of financial status. Whether we're American, European, Russian, Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Australian or African- or Republican or Democrat - or male or female - or socially high or low - or rich or poor - we all have the same dreams, hopes, and aspirations to be free, at peace, loved and loving, whole and complete, and joyfully fulfilled in our lives. Let's teach skills for peaceful communication. To be living examples of what humanity can be, we must practice harmlessness in all of our daily interactions and respect each other's differences. Please take a few minutes to watch: www.PeaceTodayMovie.com ... we hope it opens minds and hearts everywhere. Make a difference today; pass it along. Reaching out ... Mary Reynolds www.Make_A_Dffe_rence.com/Movies ******** DO NOT HIT REPLY ******** Reply mail to this address is not received. ************************************* Use the following link if you wish to be removed from our address book: Remove Or copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.makeadifferencenews.com/newsletter/unsubscribe. php? CampaignlD=157&CampaignStatisticslD=151 &Demo=O&EncryptedMemberlD=Mj01 NDE1 Njg00A%3D%3D&Email=Y291 bmNpbEBpb3dhLWNpdHk~ 9/15/2009 IP5 MINUTES APPROVED CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JULY 30, 2009 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, 8:00 A.M. Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Matt Hayek Staff Present: Jeff Davidson, Tracy Hightshoe Others Present: Dan and Mary Buol, Corridor Drywall, LLC RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: Recommend approval of $35,000 from CDBG Economic Development fund for working capital with maximum term of seven years at 1% interest. Condition of the award is that the business is evaluated by the Small Business Development Center. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairperson Regenia Bailey called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 21, 2009 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING: It was moved by Champion and seconded by Hayek to approve the meeting minutes of July 21, 2009. The motion carried 2-0-1 with Bailey abstaining because she was absent from the meeting. 3. DISCUSSION OF A CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION FOR CORRIDOR DRYWALL, LLC: Hightshoe presented the proposal from Corridor Drywall, LLC for funding from the CDBG Economic Development fund. Hightshoe stated the proposal was for $35,000 for working capital. Hightshoe explained that the proposed business was eligible for CDBG funding because over 51 % of the jobs being created would be held by low/moderate income persons. Hightshoe stated that First American Bank would be taking the first security position. Champion stated she felt it was a good application. Hayek asked if the business owners had jobs lined up. Dan Buol replied that he had been in contact with area contractors and had jobs lined up for fall. Hayek stated that Corridor Drywall, LLC had documented good financial management principles. Champion stated she felt it was a strong application for funding. Bailey asked if Corridor Drywall, LLC provided health benefits for its employees. Dan Buol replied that his current employees had their own health insurance. He stated Corridor Drywall, LLC was not in a financial position to provide health insurance at the present time but that he would like to do so in the future. It was moved by Hayek to approve a CDBG Economic Development fund grant in the amount of $35,000 for Corridor Drywall, LLC according to the staff recommendation as Economic Development Committee Meeting July 30, 2009 follows: $35,000 for working capital with a maximum term of seven years at 1 % interest. Staff recommends as a condition of the award the business is evaluated by the Small Business Development Center. Any technical assistance necessary would be based on an evaluation by the Small Business Development Center. For partial security staff recommends a UCC statement for all business assets. The commercial lender will have the first lien on all personal business assets. Champion seconded the motion. Hightshoe clarified that as a condition of grant approval, the business must remain in Iowa City for at least seven years. Bailey called for a vote and the motion carried unanimously. Hightshoe stated the proposal would now go to the full City Council for action. 4. COMMITTEE TIME: Hightshoe stated that some businesses the EDC has funded have been having difficulty making their repayment schedule. Hightshoe said staff has been giving three month deferrals of payments and working on individual repayment plans with some grant recipients. Hightshoe states she has not changed the seven year payback provisions for any of the grants. Hightshoe stated it is a difficult situation without a financially secured position with the grant recipient. Champion stated that the City really had no choice but to try and work with individual grant recipients. Hayek stated that the City was in a weak position, but that this was typical of the grants they approved. Bailey asked Hightshoe if staff works with individual grant recipients and Hightshoe replied yes. Hightshoe stated the City does not want to put the grant recipients out of business. Bailey asked if interest rates had been changed and Hightshoe replied no. Hayek asked if the interest rate was tied to when the money was borrowed and Hightshoe replied the money was not borrowed, but came from a CDBG grant. The committee concurred that staff should continue to work with individual grant recipients who are encountering financial difficulties. Bailey added that the recipients should work with the SBA to address larger business management plan issues. 5. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Champion and seconded by Hayek to adjourn. Bailey declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m. m c a~ a~ m .~ O U E a O po U ~ N ~ O C M O >+ W ~ W W H H V F- G Z ~ W ~ av O W J ~ W W C O ~ Q N U~ ~W O~ ZQ O U W J_ U Z V 0 ~"~ X X X ti N ~ ~ O X X X X !C co N X X !C 0 N X X X 0 0 0 a wW o 0 0 0 0 0 W a z W W ~ Z Z V O ~ ~ W Z W J m ~ U W 2 E 0 ~d N ~ ~ X ~~ W ~ ~ .~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ E ca to y ~ p +• ~~CZ o d Q u Z II II Lll II II X O ~ Z i W Y IP6 MINUTES PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 - 7:00 PM -FORMAL CITY HALL, EMMA J. HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Freerks, Tim Weitzel, Wally Plahutnik, Josh Busard, Charlie Eastham, Elizabeth Koppes MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Payne STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sara Greenwood Hektoen OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Cannon, Catherine Bryden RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: The Commission voted 6-0 (Payne absent) to recommend approval of REZ09-00004, an application submitted by Iowa Wireless Services, LLC for a text amendment to allow communication towers in Interim Development Residential zones using the language outlined in the staff memo dated August 2, 2009. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Ann Freerks. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: Freerks announced that REZ09-00003 will be deferred and would not be discussed at the meeting. DISCUSSION OF MILLER ORCHARD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Miklo announced that residents of the Miller Orchard neighborhood would be presenting a plan for the neighborhood to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Miklo said the plan was not something the Commission would be asked to vote on, but was being presented for informational purposes. Eastham asked if the plan would eventually go before City Council, and Miklo said that it would. Eastham asked if the plan would then become part of the Comprehensive Plan. Miklo said that it would not. Planning and Zoning Commission September 3, 2009 -Formal Page 2 of 6 Mark Cannon, 706 Miller Avenue, a resident of the Miller Orchard neighborhood, said that the first thing the neighborhood needed to do was to thank the Commission profusely for understanding the needs of the neighborhood and for acting in its interests. Cannon said that the plan was the result of a year of work done by about 30 people from the neighborhood, City representatives, and University of Iowa Urban and Regional Planning students. Cannon said that the plan was needed because it seemed as though the neighborhood was always acting in response to intrusions; the plan is a way for the neighborhood to act proactively to shape their neighborhood. The general sense in the neighborhood, Cannon said, is that the neighborhood is on a very slippery slope and is possibly in decline. Canon said the neighborhood needs some out-of-the-box thinking. Cannon said the neighborhood identifies itself as Roosevelt School and the surrounding area, and that the loss of Roosevelt as an anchor to the neighborhood is very strongly felt. Cannon said that there are a large number of rental units in the neighborhood, with a number of properties owned by absentee landlords. Canon said he believes there has been an increase in crime in the neighborhood as well. Nonetheless, Cannon said that the fact that 30 neighborhood residents committed themselves to the creation of this plan demonstrates that the neighborhood is alive and well. Cannon said that he took a little bit of exception to the idea in the plan that advocacy through "badgering" was the best way to work on the neighborhood's behalf. He felt that there should be proactive attention from the City and its various departments to look at Miller Orchard as a neighborhood in need of assistance that should be identified for special attention and efforts. Catherine Bryden, said that she felt the Commission should be more concerned with some parts of the plan than others. She said that she felt like the Commission should focus on the parts of the plan dealing with housing rehabilitation and the retention of the current housing stock. She asked that the Commission keep this non-binding plan in mind as it considers rezoning items that come before it. Keeping housing in the area primarily single-family and affordable is a main goal of the neighborhood. She said there is a definite lack of such housing in Iowa City, especially close to downtown and close to campus (as Miller Orchard is). She said long-term viability was a concern for Miller Orchard residents, as was safety. She advocated addressing traffic safety issues by expanding sidewalk and trail networks. Investing in the commercial district is also a priority for the neighborhood. The closing of Roosevelt, she said, was a decision that was made hastily and without real community input. In light of that decision, the neighborhood has made the decision to become more proactive in general. The neighborhood wants to be actively involved in determining what is to become of the Roosevelt site, as they want to make sure the site continues to be a community asset. Cannon stated that the Miller Orchard neighborhood needs creative, innovative thinking if it is to avoid becoming another "needy" neighborhood in the city. Freerks noted that this was not a plan that would be voted on, and so there would be no public hearing on it. However, she invited any member of the public or the Commission who wished to comment on the plan to do so. Eastham commended the plans creators in working on the document with the University's Urban & Regional Planning Department, as it made for a document that presented very well. Eastham said he would like to note that there are a couple of very concrete ideas for improving the physical appearance of the area. Eastham said he felt that commercial development would certainly make the area more appealing for long-term residential living. Eastham asked Miklo if there was something that could be done in terms of zoning to improve the area's potential for commercial development. Miklo said most of the area is zoned CC-2, which allows for a wide variety of uses. Eastham said viable commercial space will be a draw for residents. Eastham said he would like to see both renting residents and owning residents work together to move the Planning and Zoning Commission September 3, 2009 -Formal Page3of6 area forward and improve the overall neighborhood. Plahutnik said he would like to thank all those who worked on the document and for the presentation. Plahutnik said that the Miller Orchard neighborhood is sort of a microcosmic history of some of the failings of transportation in the United States. The river, the rail, and the road: all things that once were meant to help bring things together, now act more as barriers to the neighborhood. Plahutnik said that John Linder was a friend of his, but that even he would agree that no one would wish to walk over to his shop on a warm summer evening, sit down, and buy some tires. Plahutnik said that one of the things he's always dreamt of was for the river running through Iowa City to be considered the city's biggest asset, rather than a dumping ground for unwanted industry. Plahutnik said that when the river finally becomes the showcase it was meant to be, Miller Orchard will then be one of the few neighborhoods with access to that showcase. Plahutnik said that he wants the neighborhood to hang in there, and that they should know that everyone currently on the Commission has the same type of vision for the Miller Orchard neighborhood that's reflected in the plan. Weitzel advised the residents of Miller Orchard not to get discouraged as they have a great foundation to build upon. Weitzel said that the fact that so many neighborhood residents were dedicated to the creation of this plan shows that there is great interest in the neighborhood. Weitzel said he would like to see the neighborhood highlight historic aspects. He acknowledged that there are challenges and that the road to change would be long, but encouraged residents to hang in there. Freerks note that the park has been a great benefit to the community, although it was several years in the making. Freerks said that there is a great need in the community for smaller single- family homes that are affordable. She said there is a great desire for that. She said there is a lot of potential there. Freerks said she was impressed to learn that the Miller Orchard neighborhood was the second neighborhood to establish a neighborhood association in Iowa City. Freerks said that the long-term, active involvement of residents that is talked about in the plan is something she agrees is critical to the neighborhood. She said that renters can be actively involved, though she understands the neighborhood's desire for a balance between owner-occupied homes and rental units. Freerks said that they should continue to update the document as needed, and said that while it is annoying to have to a-mail and make phone calls, it does sometimes work. Freerks said she thinks the goals outlined are attainable. She said the Roosevelt closure is unfortunate in her mind, but that she hopes the neighborhood will be good stewards of the parcel on which it sits. She asked Miklo what the status of the parcel was and what it is identified for in long-term plans. Miklo said that as long as the school district owns it and uses it for district purposes, then there is not a lot the City can do to influence its use. If the property is sold on the open market, the City will then need to make a zoning determination, which the Commission would have some influence over. Koppes asked what would happen if it was sold to the University. Miklo said it would then be zoned Public (P2), which is a zoning designation for properties owned by the State and Federal governments. Freerks said she was impressed with the document and thanked the residents for sharing it. REZONING ITEM: REZ09-00003: Discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development Company for a rezoning from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) zone for approximately 4.29 acres of property located on Walden Road, west of Mormon Trek Boulevard. The 45-day limitation period for this item has been waived. Planning and Zoning Commission September 3, 2009 -Formal Page 4 of 6 Freerks stated that the applicant has requested that the item be deferred to the September 17`h meeting. Eastham announced that he has a conflict with this item and would not be participating in its consideration. Miklo said that the applicant has had some discussions with the neighboring homeowners association about a drainage easement over their property. No agreement has been reached on that, Miklo said, and so the deferral was requested. Miklo noted that there is a letter from the neighboring property owner in the packet of each Commissioner. Miklo said Staff recommends deferral. Freerks asked if there was a point at which a more long-term deferral was in order. Miklo said that if it needed to be deferred beyond the next meeting he would recommend an indefinite deferral so that the public did not have to keep following the matter. He said that when it did make it back on the agenda after an indefinite deferral, notice would be re-sent and postings would be done again. Weitzel moved to defer REZ09-00003 until the September 17'h meeting. Koppes seconded. The motion carried 5-0 (Eastham abstaining; Payne absent). REZ09-00004: Discussion of an application submitted by Iowa Wireless Services, LLC for a text amendment to allow communication towers in Interim Development Residential zones. Miklo said that this item had been on the last meeting's agenda and that a recommendation to Council had been voted on, but some of the discussions had made Staff think more about how electrical service to these sites was handled. After looking at it, Miklo said, Staff thought it might be appropriate to put in a reminder or "tickler" into the code so that the Board of Adjustment would be authorized to specifically address that issue. As a result, Staff is recommending changing the previous language. Miklo said that the Council is not meeting until September 15`h, so making this change to the language will not slow down the process for the overall change. Miklo said that previous discussions had come upon the question of where cell phone towers were currently allowed. Miklo shared a graphic that showed the industrial zones, areas where cell phone towers are allowed by right with just a building permit. Commercial zones were also outlined. In commercial zones, cell phones can be allowed by a special exception from the Board of Adjustment. In public zones, cell phone towers can also be allowed by special exception, although very few have been granted. Interim development zones will allow cell phone towers by special exception if the amendment is adopted by City Council. Freerks opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. Eastham moved to recommend approval of the amendment to the zoning code allowing Planning and Zoning Commission September 3, 2009 -Formal Page 5 of 6 communication towers in interim development residential zones as presented in the staff memo. Plahutnik seconded. Plahutnik said that he was against the original amendment to allow cell towers in Interim Development Residential zones, but that he appreciates the more stringent language. Freerks said she felt the changes helped to clarify things. Weitzel said that there are parts of the code that specifically protect certain areas from cell phone towers being built there. A vote was taken and the motion carried 6-0 (Payne absent). CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 20, 2009: Koppes motioned to approve the minutes. Busard seconded. The minutes were approved 6-0 (Payne absent). OTHER: Miklo asked Commissioners to put on their radars a meeting on November 12th or13th. Miklo said that as part of the Central District Plan a broad vision was created for redeveloping the riverfront corridor. Iowa City has been chosen to participate in a program funded by the federal EPA and the Rebuild Iowa Office. The program funds consulting firms to come in and help devise a more detailed plan to carry out that redevelopment vision. Those consultants will be holding a workshop on November 12th, and potentially the 13th. Miklo asked Commissioners to think about attending. ADJOURNMENT: Busard motioned to adjourn. Weitzel seconded. The meeting was adjourned on a 6-0 (Payne absent) vote at 7:40 p.m. o~XXXXOXIX 0 M X X X X X X X ~ M X X X X X X X N o ~~ ~ X ~ X X X X X C7 V W Z N w X X X X w X H Z~ w ~ O O w ww w ~V° ~ ~ ~ X X ~ X X X X ~ N Q N Q ~ ~~ ~ Q W O ~ ~ X X X X X w ~ X ~ ~ LL Z C~ ~ Z a M X X X X X X X Z a M x x x x x o x N X X X X ~ X X X X X ~ X X X N w ~~ ~ ~ M N O O M ~~~~~~~ w X ~n ~n ~n ~n ~n ~ ~n H w o 0 0 0 0 0 0 w ~ ~ ~ ~ m J J J Q =azrg ~ cn=z-= ~~ OUaJUY- H ~~~w ~QYwui~w wQ~waz=~ ~cncnwa>-Qw z m w LL Y a a~ M X X X X X X ~ 0 M X X X X X X X M X X X X X X X M X X X X X X X O X X ~ X X w ~~ ~a .- ~ ~ ~- M r- N .- O .- O r- M ~ w X -n n n n n n n Hw o o o o o 0 0 W ~ = W w } ~ Q 2 Q m J Q ~/~ , Z ~ ~ V/ ~ U Z Q ~j T V Y S F- ~ cn ~ Z ~ Q ~ Y w W LLI ~ w w Q a z = ~ ~ Q cn ~ cn Q w m a O ~ Q Q w - w z m w w Y a a ~ E `o ~ d V) Z L U p~ ~ x ~ .~ ~ c ~ ~ ~ ~ °y' E ca m~QZ o dQ II z II II w II II ~~ , xooz ; w Y POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD MINUTES -September 8, 2009 DRAFT IP7 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Donald King called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Janie Braverman, Joseph Treloar, and Abigail Yoder MEMBERS ABSENT: Vershawn Young STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh and Staff Kellie Tuttle OTHERS PRESENT: Captain Richard Wyss of the ICPD; Public Dean Able, Caroline Dieterle; and UI Journalism Students Kelly Maguire, Danielle Weber, Aubrey Huff, Brendan Ferguson, Teddy Solberg, and Josie Jones RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL (1) Accept PCRB Annual Report CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Braverman and seconded by Yoder to adopt the consent calendar as presented or amended. Minutes of the meeting on 08/11/09 • ICPD General Order 99-07 (Traffic) • ICPD General Order 01-05 (Officer Involved Shootings/Lethal Incident Invest) • ICPD Use of Force Report (January 2009 -May 2009) • ICPD Use of Force Report (June 2009) • ICPD Department Memo #09-15 (January-March 09 Use of Force Review) • ICPD Department Memo #09-18 (April-May 09 Use of Force Review) • ICPD P.A.U.L.A. Report -July 2009 Motion carried, 4/0, Young absent. Regarding General Order #99-07 (Traffic) Braverman inquired what NHTSA stood for on page 3. Wyss informed her that it was the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Also on page 5, number five, Braverman asked where the current court decisions come from. Wyss stated that they can from the City Attorney's office, County Attorney, or the Attorney General. Braverman also noted that in Appendix II, number thirteen, there was little regarding violations and policy regarding enforcement of people on bicycles. Wyss replied that they are considered traffic and would fall under the same guidelines as vehicles. Braverman also had a couple of typos in General Order #01-05 (Officer Involved Shootings/Lethal Incident Investigations) that were forwarded to Wyss. Regarding Use of Force reports, Braverman inquired as to the description of "Out with subject" under the incident column. Wyss stated that it's when the officer sees something going on and contacts dispatch and let them know that he out with subject. It's a quick way to let dispatch know that they're out of the vehicle. It could be with a complainant, victim, or for some altercation where the officer doesn't have a lot of time to explain. King mentioned that the June Use of Force should be 2009, not 2008. PCRB September 8, 2009 Page 2 Tuttle verified with the Board whether or not they would like to continue receiving the monthly Use of Force Report, the quarterly Use of Force Reviews, and the P.A.U.L.A. reports from PD. The Board agreed they would like to continue receiving all the reports. OLD BUSINESS Draft of FY09 Annual Report -Tuttle reported to the Board that she had heard back from Roth and his review of the figures agreed with the draft. The Board made other minor changes to the report. Motion by Braverman, seconded by Treloar to adopt the annual report as amended and forward to the City Council. Motion carried, 4/0, Young absent. Community Forum -The Board discussed the upcoming forum and agreed to have an introduction of the PCRB, who they are and what they do, given by one of the Board members. The topic the Board agreed to cover was Use of Force. The Board requested that a member of the Police Department do a presentation to educate the public on the policy before public discussion. The Board is considering October 27tH or November 18th as the dates for the forum. Captain Wyss is going to check to see if there is a member of the Police Department available to do a presentation. Wyss will get back to Tuttle on the dates. The forum will be publicized the same as last year. NEW BUSINESS Updated Board Member Contact List -Tuttle had included updated Board member contact list in the meeting packet. Members made corrections and Tuttle will update and redistribute in the next meeting packet. Select Nominating_Committee -Braverman and King were selected to be on the nominating committee and will meet and report back to the Board at the next meeting. BOARD INFORMATION Braverman reported that she had been contacted by members of the community in regards to how well the police department is or isn't trained in the legal rights of disabled persons with service animals. Tuttle asked Wyss if there was any material that could be provided regarding training for the next meeting packet. Wyss suggested requesting that information from the Chief. Wyss could not recall if there was anything within the general orders specifically dealing with service animals. The Board directed staff to make a request to the Chief for any information available regarding Service Animal training for Iowa City police officers. Braverman would also like to see the Board do a comprehensive review of the PCRB Ordinance, By-Laws, and SOP's by possibly putting together a subcommittee and then reporting back to the Board with recommendations. Braverman would like to be apart of that subcommittee. The Board agreed to put this as an item on the next agenda for discussion. Pugh suggested looking at other review boards to see what policies/practices they have. Braverman stated that this could also be a future forum topic. PCRB September 8, 2009 Page 3 PUBLIC DISCUSSION Abel confirmed the next meeting date and the tentative date(s) for the upcoming forum. STAFF INFORMATION None. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Yoder and seconded by Braverman 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, 4/0, Young absent. Open session adjourned at 6:25 P.M. (Board recessed to answer questions from the UI Journalism group 6:25-6:39) REGULAR SESSION Returned to open session at 6:54 P.M. Motion by Yoder, seconded by Treloar to set the level of review for PCRB Complaint #09-03 to 8-8-7 (B)(1)(a), On the record with no additional investigation. Motion carried, 3/0, Braverman abstaining, Young absent. TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE and FUTURE AGENDAS (subject to change) • October 13, 2009, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm • October/November 2009 (Tentative Forum) TBA • November 10, 2009, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm • December 8, 2009, 5:30 PM, Lobby Conference Rm ADJOURNMENT Motion for adjournment by Braverman and seconded by Treloar. Motion carried, 4/0, Young absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM. POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Established in 1997, by ordinance #97-3792, the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) consists of five members appointed by the City Council. The PCRB has its own legal counsel. The Board was established to review investigations into claims of police misconduct, and to assist the Police Chief, the City Manager, and the City Council in evaluating the overall performance of the Police Department by reviewing the Police Department's investigations into complaints. The Board is also required to maintain a central registry of complaints and to provide an annual report setting forth the numbers, types, and disposition of complaints of police misconduct. The Board shall hold at least one community forum each year for the purpose of hearing citizens' views on the policies, practices and procedures of the Iowa City Police Department. To achieve these purposes, the Board complies with Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code and the Board's By-Laws and Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 Meetings The PCRB holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday and special meetings as necessary. During FY09 the Board held ten meetings and one Community Forum. Two meetings were cancelled due to lack of Board business. ICPD Policies/Procedures/Practices Reviewed By PCRB The ICPD regularly provided the Board with monthly Use of Force Reports, Internal Investigation Logs, Demographic Reports and various Training Bulletins. The Department also provided various General Orders for the Board's review and comment. A senior member of the Police Department routinely attended the open portion of the PCRB meetings, and is available for any questions Board members have regarding these reports. Presentations In September of 2008, the Board held its first Community Forum as required by the change in the City Charter. Board Members In September of 2008, Elizabeth Engel and Loren Horton's terms ended and were replaced by Abbie Yoder and Janie Braverman. In October officers were nominated with Michael Larson as Chair and Donald King as Vice-Chair. COMPLAINTS Number and Type of Allegations Nine complaints (08-06, 08-07, 08-08, 08-09, 09-01, 09-02, 09-03, 09-04, 09-05) were filed during the fiscal year July 1, 2008 -June 30, 2009. Nine public reports were completed during this fiscal period (08-01, 08-02, 08-04, 08-05, 08-06, 08-07, 08-08, 08-09, 09-01) and one complainant was dismissed (09-02). The remaining complaints filed in FY09 are pending before the Board (09-03, 09-04, 09-05). Allegations Complaint #08-01 1. Unlawful Arrest. NOT SUSTAINED. 2. Improper Use of Force. NOT SUSTAINED. 3. Verbal Abuse of a Prisoner. NOT SUSTAINED PCRB Annual Report FY 2009 - (FinallApproved 9/8/09) - 2 Complaint #08-02 1. On January 14, 2008, Officer A cited the Complainant with reckless driving and two additional traffic citations. Complainant stated she was cited because Officer A does not care for her. NOT SUSTAINED 2. On January 15, 2008, the Complainant's car was issued a parking ticket by Officer B for parking on the curb. Complainant claimed her car was parked in her driveway. NOT SUSTAINED 3. On February 17, 2008, the Complainant called in a request for service involving a vehicle blocking her mailbox. Complainant stated the police did not respond to this call for service. Complainant called in the same complaint about the same vehicle on February 18, 2008. NOT SUSTAINED 4. On January 14, 2008, the Complainant called the police department in regard to an assault on her son. Complainant alleges the police would not allow her to file a complaint. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #08-04 1. Excessive use of force/Improperly applied handcuffs. NOT SUSTAINED 2. Inadequate investigation of the incident. NOT SUSTAINED 3. Unprofessional behavior/Inappropriate interaction with a citizen. NOT SUSTAINED 4. Interference with a medical emergency. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #08-05 1. Inappropriate comments about the complainant's pending marriage and military service. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #08-06 1. Slandered the name and reputation of the complainant by calling him a drug dealer. NOT SUSTAINED 2. Harassed the Complainant by issuing the complainant a criminal trespass warning. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #08-07 1. Officer was rude. NOT SUSTAINED 2. Officer was bullish. NOT SUSTAINED 3. Officer was unwilling to listen to reason. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #08-08 1. Officer harassed her and was not trained in regards to service dog laws. NOT ADDRESSED (untimely) 2. Officer harassed her, was rude, and not trained to proficiency regarding service dogs. NOT SUSTAINED 3. Officer harassed her, was rude to her and failed to recognize her dog was a service dog, even though it was wearing a service dog vest. NOT SUSTAINED 4. Officer did not issue the driver of the vehicle a citation. The complainant believed this was in retaliation for her complaining to Congressman Dave Loebsack's office about the police department. NOT SUSTAINED Additional Allegations: 1. The complainant alleged that the Police Chief refused to direct Officer C to issue a citation in retaliation for her complaint to Congressman Dave Loebsack's office. NOT SUSTAINED 2. Complainant alleges that the Chief told her that she had no authority to go to Congressman Loebsack's office because she had not been harassed by the police department. NOT SUSTAINED 3. The complainant alleges that the Chief lied to her when he allegedly stated he had spoken with her service dog's vet, who felt that the dog was not hit in the crosswalk. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #08-09 1. Complainant had to yell at Officer A to get him to assist in holding the girl. NOT SUSTAINED 2. The officers did not get a blanket to cover the half-naked girl in spite of Complainant's repeated request for one. NOT SUSTAINED 3. Neither Officer A nor Officer B assessed the situation, asked any questions about what was going on or used a flashlight to be able to see what was going on. NOT SUSTAINED PCRB Annual Report FY 2009 - (Final/Approved 9/8/09) - 3 4. The officers prevented critical care of the girl by putting her flat on her back, handcuffing her and arresting the Complainant. NOT SUSTAINED 5. The officers used excessive force by handcuffing the girl and treating her roughly. NOT SUSTAINED 6. The officers used excessive force by yanking the Complainant's left arm and pointing a Taser at his face. NOT SUSTAINED 7. Officer A lied in his ICPD report in saying the Complainant was antagonistic towards the Officers, that Complainant was trying to start a fight or balling his fists, and that Complainant called Officer A a sorry son-of-a-bitch. NOT SUSTAINED 8. Officer A used bad judgment in moving the patrol car out into the roadway while Complainant's wife was standing near the open door. SUSTAINED Complaint #09-01 1. Officer maliciously made false statements to Complainant's employer about Complainant's driving of a company vehicle which resulted in Complainant being suspended and fired from his job. NOT SUSTAINED Complaint #09-02 Complaint dismissed for lack of standing based on City Code section 8-8-3 (B). Level of Review The Board decided, by simple majority vote, the level of review to give each report, selecting one or more of the six levels specified in the City .Code per complaint: Level a On the record with no additional investigation 9 Level b Interview or meet with complainant 0 Level c Interview or meet with named officer 0 Level d Request additional investigation by Chief or 0 City Manager, or request police assistance in the Board's own investigation Level a .Board performs its own additional investigation 0 Level f Hire independent investigators 0 Complaint Resolutions The Police Department investigates complaints to the PCRB of misconduct by police officers. The Police Chief summarizes the results of these investigations and indicates in a report (the Chief's Report) to the PCRB whether allegations are sustained or not sustained. (If complaints are made against the Chief, the City Manager conducts the investigation and prepares and submits the reports.) The Board reviews both the citizens' complaint and the Chief's Report and decides whether its conclusions about the allegations should be sustained or not sustained. The Board prepares a report which is submitted to the City Council. Of the thirty-three allegations listed in the nine complaints for which the Board reported, one was sustained. The Board made comments and/or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedures, or conduct in three of the reports: Complaint #08-04 The board noted that while the criminal complaint against the Complainant stated that the Complainant "admitted to drinking, but denied it later" such admission was not noted anywhere in the Chief's report or supporting documentation submitted to the board. PCRB Annual Report FY 2009 - (Final/Approved 9/8/09) - 4 Complaint #08-06 The Board is concerned about the issuing of a criminal trespass warning without prior written authorization from the property owner. The Board is also concerned with the statement made by Officer D, to the Complainant, about purchasing a car that was seized and forfeited from complainant. This comment was made at the time Officer A appeared to be in charge of the situation. The comments could imply that the money found would be seized and forfeited also. This comment did not appear to further the investigation and the Board feels that Officer D should be spoken with about this behavior. Complaint #09-01 The Board would like to support the Iowa City Police Department in creating a written policy, procedure, rule or regulation which requires officers to request permission to leave city limits while on duty and NOT in pursuit of a violator or suspected violator, as well as requiring that the supervisory staff identify to the requesting officer the limits to such travel permission, and that such policy, procedure, rule or regulation be added to the Operations Section of the Iowa City Police Policy and Operating Procedures Manual. Name-Clearing Hearings The ordinance requires that the Board not issue a report critical of the conduct of a sworn officer until after aname-clearing hearing has been held. During this fiscal period, the Board scheduled no name- clearing hearings. Mediation Officers and complainants are notified by mail that formal mediation is available to them at any stage in the complaint process before the Board adopts its public report. All parties involved must consent to a request for mediation. No mediations were convened this year. Complaint Histories of Officers City ordinance requires that the annual report of the PCRB must not include the names of complainants or officers involved in unsustained complaints and must be in a form that protects the confidentiality of information about all parties. In the nine complaints covered by the FY09 annual report a total of fourteen officers and the Police Chief were named. ICPD Internal Investigations Logs The Board reviewed the quarterly ICPD Internal Investigations Log, provided by the Chief of Police. COMPLAINT DEMOGRAPHICS The following is demographic information from the nine complaints that were completed in this fiscal year. Because complainants provide this voluntarily, the demographic information is incomplete. Category/Number of Complainants Aqe: National Origin: Color: Under 21 0 US 4 White 3 Over 21 5 Unknown 5 Black 1 Unknown 4 Unknown 5 Sexual Orientation: Gender Identity: Sex: Heterosexual 3 Female 1 Female 1 Unknown 6 Mafe 3 Male 3 Unknown 5 Unknown 5 PCRB Annual Report FY 2009 - (Final/Approved 9/8/09) - 5 Marital Status: Single 3 Married 1 Unknown 5 Religion: Mental Disability: Catholic 1 No Unknown 8 Yes Unknown 1 2 6 Physical Disability: No 2 Unknown 7 BOARD MEMBERS Michael Larson, Chair Donald King, Vice Chair Greg Roth Elizabeth Engel / Abbie Yoder Loren Horton / Janie Braverman - „~ ~~~. '~ ~~ ~h _ -~ '; Air transportation is a key contributor to Iowa's economy. The Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation developed this 2009 report to evaluate and analyze the uses and benefits of aviation in Iowa. The statewide economic impact „~ ~~ study shows how aviation serves as an economic engine, documents various ,. ways air transportation is used in Iowa, and discusses other benefits that air "~, ~, ~' ~, transportation supports. h Aviation related economic benefits measured in this study fall into two categories. In one category, benefits are measured in terms of jobs, payroll, and annual economic activity that various aviation and air transportation groups support. In the other category, added efficiency that businesses realize from their use of aviation is estimated in terms of increased productivity. Many of the economic benefits identified in this study are associated with commercial and general aviation airports that serve communities throughout Iowa. Beyond the boundaries of the airports are other aviation related activities that also add significant value to Iowa's economy. Both types of economic benefit are discussed in this summary report. The full technical report is available on the Office of Aviation web site at www.iawings.com or by calling the Office of Aviation at 515-239-1875. ~~ The magnitude of economic impact Iowa receives from aviation activ- ity is significant. It is estimated that aviation groups considered in this study are contributing, on an annual basis, approximately $5.4 billion to Iowa's economy while supporting an estimated 47,304 jobs in Iowa with a payroll of $2.7 billion. Throughout Iowa, there are hundreds of businesses whose efficiency is improved and whose productivity is increased through their use of avia- tion. The efficiency of many private sector businesses is improved as a result of their use of air cargo, commercial aviation, and general avia- tion. This study estimates that the productivity of employers in Iowa is increased on an annual basis by almost $13 billion as a result of their use of air transportation. Additionally, aviation supports Iowa's multi-billion dollar agricultural industry. This study estimates the annual productivity of Iowa's agricultural industry is increased by $214 million as a result of agricultural aviation. Specific uses and benefits of air transportation considered in this study, along with a generalized approach for estimating economic impacts from aviation, are discussed in the remainder of this summary report. ~, '~ '~ , Business aviation Personal and recreational flying Required FAA maintenance of private and business aircraft College programs for aircraft maintenance, airport management, and professional pilot training, Shipment of air cargo Transport of doctors and other medical personnel Iowa generates 2.5 million commercial airline passenger hoardings each year. Nearly 60 percent of the hoardings are associated with business travel, while the remainder are attributed to vacation and personal travel. Even with extensive commercial airline activity, it is estimated that 87 percent of all aircraft operations in Iowa are associated with general aviation planes using both commercial and general aviation airports. General aviation is all aviation activity other than military and scheduled airline operations. The scope of general aviation activity in Iowa is broad. From supporting the movement of goods and people for Iowa busi- nesses to providing vital services and recreational activities that benefit all Iowans, general aviation supports a wide range of services that boost Iowa's economy. Airports provide access to the air transportation system and are gateways to the communities and regions they serve. Some airports are more highly developed than others and serve different types of demand. Some of the more common activities and services at airports in Iowa are listed to the left. The map below demonstrates how even single-engine general aviation planes help to support efficient business travel. Three-Hour Flight Time for Single-Engine Aircraft ~, .--_~.~ Most air transportation related benefits were measured in three categories: jobs, annual payroll, and annual economic activity or output. To estimate benefits in each of these three categories, a standard modeling process was used. Information was gathered and categorized into direct and indirect impact catego- ries. Direct economic impacts are those that take place at an airport. Impacts in the direct impact category are associated with on-airport businesses, airport man- agement, and capital improvement projects that take place at an airport. Indirect economic impacts take place off-airport. Indirect impacts are those associated with visitor spending. As direct and indirect benefits enter Iowa's economy, additional benefits are cre- ated. These additional benefits are classified as induced impacts. Induced impacts were estimated through the use of Iowa-specific multipliers. Direct impacts that start at airports and indirect impacts that start with visitor spending continue to re- circulate within Iowa's economy. Combined, direct, indirect, and induced impacts equal total economic impacts. ~~ :""f ..~ ~^ '~` 1 One of the primary generators of aviation related economic impacts is the airports themselves. In addition to the eight commercial airports in Iowa, benefits realized in Iowa from commercial airports in Omaha and Moline were also considered in this study. Economic impacts from 101 publicly-owned general aviation airports were determined, along with the impacts from 14 larger privately-owned general aviation airports that help to serve Iowa's air transportation needs. On-airport activities, businesses, and capital improvement projects undertaken by airports sup- port significant economic activity. Airport activities alone pump nearly $1.2 billion into the statewide economy and support over 9,000 jobs with an annual payroll of approximately $346 million. Additionally, visitors travel to Iowa via both com- mercial airline flights and general aviation aircraft. Commercial airlines bring approximately 900,000 visitors to Iowa, and an additional 384,000 visitors arrive on general aviation aircraft. Once in the state, these visitors spend money for lodging, food, entertainment, retail sales, and other items. Based on surveys, it is estimated that visitors spend $363 million each year supporting about 7,510 jobs with an annual payroll of approximately $241 million. When all on-airport activities and visitors are con- sidered, annual economic activity for study airports is estimated at almost 16,550 jobs, $587 million in annual payroll, and $1.5 billion in annual economic output. It is important to note that airports create additional economic i mpacts beyond those associated with ai r- port activities and visitor spending. As an example, aerial spraying supported by most publicly-owned general aviation airports, contributes an estimated $214 million in increased agricultural productivity in Iowa. When considering the role general avia- tion airports play in supporting agriculture, general aviation airports in Iowa make an annual economic contribution exceeding $400 million. Examples of economic activity that extends beyond airport activity and visitor spending are highlighted in the following sections. Economic Impacts for Study Airports (On-Airport Activity and Visitor Spending) Agriculture is amulti-billion dollar industry in Iowa. An estimated 86 percent of the publicly- owned general aviation airports in Iowa support aerial applicator activity. With 31.5 million acres in Iowa devoted to crop production, approximately four million of these acres are treated by aerial application each year. This is an area equal to the size of the state of Connecticut. Aerial applicators boost agricultural productivity by applying fungicides to corn and insecti- cides to soy beans. Using historical price data for corn and soy beans, combined with projected yield increases for each type of crop, agricultural aviation is estimated to increase the value of crops grown in Iowa by $214 million each year. Productivity Increase for Agricultural from Aviation i ~, . ~ ~ ' -k w. ~ '~~' u ' ~~ ~,~ .~_ u r ~ General Aviation Airports Reporting Aerial Applicator Activity Four commercial airports and two general aviation airports in Iowa have on-site military units. These airports serve Boone, Davenport, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Military units considered in this study are tenants of the six civilian airports. Their activities help to boost both the local and statewide economies. The employment, payroll, and annual economic activity of these units are included in the estimate of total annual economic activity for all study airports. Specific impacts associated with the six on-airport military units include: 2,247 jobs, $84 million in annual payroll, and $279 million in total annual economic activity. Economic Impacts for Military Units Boone 80 $3.0 Million $5.5 Million Davenport 236 $5.0 Million $6.6 Million Des Moines 417 $17.5 Million $60.8 Million Fort Dodge 132 $5.0 Million $20.5 Million Sioux City 1,114 $46.7 Million $162.5 Million Waterloo 268 $7.0 Million $22.8 Million Helicopter emergency medical service (EMS) providers operate at hos- pital-based heliports in Iowa. While it is not possible to quantify the eco- nomic or quality of life benefits for all health care related activities that aviation supports, it is possible to estimate economic impacts specific to the major helicopter EMS operations in Iowa. These EMS operators fly an estimated 4,000 missions each year supporting approximately 250 jobs with an annual payroll over $11 million. Total annual economic activity associated with Iowa's helicopter EMS providers is estimated at almost $22 million when both direct and induced impacts are considered. Locations of Heliports Supporting Helicopter EMS Operators ~f.}~Ryiq f~a1~~L !'!9~ ~~, ~~, ~rP nn. i ~~+xi Y~®s~~~ ~ W.,.. ~.~~ ~.trw~~~ .~,. ~~ ti •~, - i Economic Impacts for Nelicopter EMS As part of the study, 25 off-airport businesses were identified in Iowa that are engaged in the manufacturing of products or who are engaged in providing services that support the aviation and/or aerospace industries. The portion of each company's Iowa-related activity dedicated to supporting airtranspor- tation was estimated. In some instances, these are small businesses manufacturing small num- bers of general aviation aircraft each year. In other instances, these are major multi-billion dollar employers whose clientele are worldwide in scope. Some of the largest employers in this category include Rockwell Collins and Alcoa's Davenport Works. The employment, payroll, and economic activity of these aviation related businesses all provide benefits to Iowa's economy. Aviation related busi- nesses in Iowa have economic activity or output estimated at $3.9 billion and support more than 30,500 jobs with an annual payroll estimated at $2.1 billion. Economic Impacts for Off-Airport Aviation Related Businesses Through their use of aviation, the annual productivity of companies doing business in Iowa is improved by an estimated $12.8 billion. There are an estimated 142,100 jobs in Iowa that benefit from this estimated increase in business productivity, and these jobs have an annual payroll of $5.8 billion. Employers in the manufacturing, service, professional, financial, communications, and wholesale trade sectors rely directly on aviation to increase their productivity and efficiency. In many instances, these businesses have selected to do business at their current location because of the location's proximity to a commercial or general aviation airport. ,rF A survey of members of the Iowa Business Council, made up of Iowa's 21 largest employers, indicates that proximity to a commercial airport ranks third and prox- imity to ageneral aviation airport ranks sixth of all factors considered important to business location. This finding was confirmed through another survey of 475 Iowa businesses included in the sectors noted above. Employers rely on commercial and general aviation airports to support their busi- nessestravel needs. Additionally, businesses rely on air cargo shipments and spe- cialty aviation services that support their business operations. All the businesses contacted as part of this study indicate they use express air shipping to support their business activities while 70 percent of the businesses indicated they use gen- eral aviation to improve their efficiency. Productivity Increase for Iowa Businesses from Aviation ' o~ Aviation in Iowa makes Iowa a better place to live. Some examples include: General aviation helps to improve medical care in many parts of the state by allowing specialty doctors to reach locations that are without large hospitals or specialized medical care. Commercial airline service provides connectivity to the world, opening up opportunities from weekend get-a-ways to vacations in international destinations. From transport helicopters to fighter jets to aerial re-fuelers, Iowa National Guard and other military operations supported by airports in Iowa help to defend our freedoms, keep us safe, and support critical services following natural disasters. Aerial survey provides inspection of major utility lines transmitting gas and electricity throughout Iowa and is used for important mapping services. News reporting and aerial surveillance is enhanced by the use of aircraft which was vital during the Iowa floods of 2008. Many different types of aircraft, as well as small and large airports played significant roles in flood recovery efforts. In today's busy world, the experience of a first airplane ride still provides an experience that is remembered for a lifetime. Aviation opens up recreational activities such as skydiving, glider flights, and personal aviation. Aviation is used to help various law enforcement agencies, including the Iowa State Patrol, to carry out their duties and responsibilities. Aviation enables someone living in Iowa to shop on- line in a New York boutique and have their purchase delivered the next day. The Department of Natural Resources uses airports to conduct aerial inspections to help Iowa improve and protect various aspects of its natural environment. With direct access to thousands of communities throughout the United States, personal, charter, and business airplanes make travel more convenient and efficient, making it easier for businesses in Iowa to retain customers and employees. Aviation related college programs in Iowa help to support career training for many facets of the aviation industry, including pilots, mechanics, and those interested in aviation management. These examples help to show how even if someone never directly uses an airport or aviation themselves, their lives are still being touched by the many facets of air transportation. Iowa's Economic Impact from Air Transportation The accompanying table summarizes total annual economic impacts for on-airport activities, visitor spending, off-airport aviation related businesses, and the benefits from helicopter emergency medical service (EMS) providers. As shown: Airport activities include on-airport businesses, tenants, and con- struction impacts. They are responsible for supporting 9,038 jobs, $345.5 million in annual payroll, and $1.2 billion in annual economic activity or output. Benefits from military units and based aerial appli- cators are included in the airport impacts shown in this table. On-Airport Activitieslmpact 5,275.0 3,763.0 9,038.0 Commercial Service Visitor Impacts 4,796.0 1,787.0 6,583.0 General Aviation Visitor Impacts 726.5 201.5 928.0 Off-Airport Aviation-Related Businesses 11,177.0 19,328.5 30,505.5 Helicopter EMS 126.0 123.5 249.5 Visitors arriving in Iowa on commercial and general aviation aircraft support an additional 7,511 jobs, $241 million in annual payroll, and $363 million in annual economic activity. Off-airport aviation related businesses in Iowa support 30,505 jobs, $2.07 billion in annual payroll, and $3.85 billion in annual economic activity or output. Iowa's helicopter EMS providers support another 250 jobs, $11.3 million in annual payroll, and $21.8 million in annual economic activity. On-Airport Activitieslmpact $218,080,700 $127,432,200 $345,512,900 Commercial Service Visitor Impacts $137,684,800 $77,002,700 $214,687,500 General Aviation Visitor Impacts $16,833,500 $9,486,000 $26,319,500 Off-Airport Aviation-Related Businesses $701,239,460 $1,372,329,831 $2,073,569,291 Helicopter EMS $6,100,000 $5,200,000 $11,300,000 On-Airport Activitieslmpact $709,277,700 $465,329,100 $1,174,606,800 Commercial Service Visitor Impacts $194,158,000 $125,167,500 $319,325,500 General Aviation Visitor Impacts $26,047,400 $17,716,400 $43,763,800 Off-Airport Aviation-Related Businesses $2,457,523,000 $1,396,900,309 $3,854,423,309 Helicopter EMS $13,300,000 $8,500,000 $21,800,000 Sources: Wilbur Smith Associates and IMPLAN multipliers Air transportation in Iowa supports the following economic impacts In addition, the productivity of many businesses in Iowa is improved through air transportation and aviation related services supported by airports consid- ered in this study. Increased business productivity estimates are as follows: Increased Agricultural Productivity 5214 Million ~~_~. ~ a _~. m ,~ ~~ _ ~` ~- ~. m ~- s. - `~' ~. - ar , ~• ~ -. ~ ~' f~~ ~ .+ _ - _ ". ~~ - .~ -. a . ~~~ In today's time-sensitive economy, air transportation helps to enhance reli- ability, efficiency, the speed of customer service, and the delivery of goods. Air transportation plays a crucial role in tourism, emergency services, agriculture, and even public safety. Airports within Iowa provide gateways to the nation and world and play an important role in attracting and keeping business and industry in Iowa. Airports support vital transportation services for all citizens in Iowa, whether they use the air transportation system directly or benefit from the system through the delivery of packages and goods, visits from family and friends, a healthy economy, or an improved quality of life. The magnitude of the economic impact Iowa receives from all facets of air transportation is significant. From analysis completed in this study, it is esti- mated that roughly 12 percent of the state's jobs, annual payroll, and gross state product are in some way linked to aviation. These findings reinforce the need to sustain and invest in a healthy air transportation system in Iowa. Specific economic impacts for study airports follow. -_ :. °~ General Aviation Airports commercial Airports Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Burlington 114 $3,342,600 $10,417,100 The Eastern Iowa Airport Cedar Rapids 2,695 $94,716,000 $223,983,500 Des Moines International Airport Des Moines 5,476 $200,616,200 $522,440,100 Dubuque Regional Airport Dubuque 383 $13,272,000 $34,386,200 Fort Dodge Regional Airport Fort Dodge 279 $11,236,000 $36,185,000 Mason City Municipal Airport Mason City 140 $4,668,800 $11,344,600 Sioux Gateway Airport Sioux City 1,570 $64,039,700 $218,603,500 Waterloo Regional Airport Waterloo 533 $14,723,100 $64,267,000 Quad City International Airport ** Moline 1,280 $46,546,300 $108,393,800 Eppley Airfield ** Omaha 1,822 $61,809,000 $106,894,000 Sources: Wilbur Smith Associates and IMPLAN multipliers Notes: ** /nc/udes only the benefits of these airports realized in Iowa. Albia Municipal Albia 4.5 $116,200 $259,400 Algona Municipal Algona 15.5 $460,700 $1,571,400 Allison Municipal Allison 1.5 $23,600 $36,500 Ames Municipal Ames 98.5 $2,888,000 $7,789,400 Anita Municipal Anita 1.0 $1,400 $5,200 Ankeny Regional Ankeny 141.5 $5,427,000 $14,780,700 Atlantic Municipal Atlantic 42.0 $1,374,200 $4,643,600 Audubon County Audubon 5.0 $126,800 $403,900 Bedford Municipal Bedford 1.5 $16,700 $32,700 Belle Plaine Municipal Belle Plaine 17.0 $537,800 $776,800 Belmond Municipal Belmond 1.0 $11,800 $30,100 Bloomfield Municipal Bloomfield 7.0 $267,300 $784,500 Boone Municipal Boone 111.0 $3,835,200 $7,375,400 Carroll Municipal Carroll 19.5 $525,900 $1,849,800 Centerville Municipal Centerville 4.5 $113,500 $243,100 Chariton Municipal Chariton 5.0 $145,300 $494,900 Northeast Iowa Regional Charles City 12.0 $282,200 $989,000 Cherokee County Regional Cherokee 13.5 $340,700 $944,900 Clarinda Municipal Clarinda 9.5 $284,100 $856,200 Clarion Municipal Clarion 5.5 $125,500 $473,400 Clinton Municipal Clinton 23.5 $617,900 $1,715,800 Corning Municipal Corning 1.0 $11,800 $37,300 Council Bluffs Municipal Council Bluffs 180.0 $5,668,800 $12,737,500 Cresco Municipal Cresco 1.0 $11,800 $20,500 Creston Municipal Creston 5.0 $142,200 $423,800 Davenport Municipal Davenport 388.0 $11,485,900 $20,270,500 Decorah Municipal Decorah 13.0 $391,300 $813,800 Denison Municipal Denison 6.5 $147,100 $576,700 Eagle Grove Municipal Eagle Grove 1.5 $7,700 $15,600 Eldora Municipal Eldora 1.0 $11,800 $19,400 Emmetsburg Municipal Emmetsburg 12.0 $374,400 $1,015,900 Estherville Municipal Estherville 15.5 $539,100 $1,509,600 Fairfield Municipal Fairfield 12.5 $490,100 $1,619,700 Forest City Municipal Forest City 22.0 $880,300 $3,187,000 Fort Madison Municipal Fort Madison 2.0 $25,200 $123,900 Greenfield Municipal Greenfield 9.5 $170,300 $279,400 Grinnell Regional Grinnell 8.5 $242,200 $704,000 Grundy Center Municipal Grundy Center 1.0 $2,800 $6,900 Guthrie County Regional Guthrie Center 3.0 $65,700 $180,100 Hampton Municipal Hampton 7.5 $239,900 $926,500 General Aviation Airports ccontinuea) General Aviation Airports ccontinuea) Harlan Municipal Harlan 15.0 $393,400 $1,073,800 Rockwell City Municipal Rockwell City 5.0 $116,200 $306,500 Humboldt Municipal Humboldt 0.5 $15,300 $148,500 Sac City Municipal Sac City 5.0 $115,700 $297,000 Ida Grove Municipal Ida Grove 0.0 $0 $44,300 Sheldon Municipal Sheldon 11.0 $215,100 $971,800 Independence Municipal Independence 30.0 $868,600 $2,421,700 Shenandoah Municipal Shenandoah 9.0 $218,100 $535,400 Iowa City Municipal Iowa City 115.0 $3,688,900 $11,207,300 Sibley Municipal Sibley 5.5 $186,800 $363,000 Iowa Falls Municipal Iowa Falls 20.0 $662,500 $2,759,000 Sioux Center Municipal Sioux Center 34.0 $1,699,700 $5,406,900 Jefferson Municipal Jefferson 12.0 $360,800 $606,100 Spencer Municipal Spencer 50.0 $1,573,200 $5,814,400 Keokuk Municipal Keokuk 23.5 $710,900 $2,281,900 Spirit Lake Municipal Spirit Lake 2.5 $40,500 $110,000 Keosauqua Municipal Keosauqua 1.0 $11,800 $16,600 Storm Lake Municipal Storm Lake 31.5 $860,800 $2,888,700 Knoxville Municipal Knoxville 12.5 $376,600 $1,056,300 Sully Municipal Sully 1.0 $11,800 $28,700 Lake Mills Municipal Lake Mills 1.0 $11,800 $24,000 Tipton Municipal Tipton 2.0 $25,200 $213,500 Lamoni Municipal Lainoni 2.5 $75,600 $274,100 Toledo Municipal Toledo 0.0 $0 $14,100 Le Mars Municipal Le Mars 13.5 $596,200 $1,364,400 Traer Municipal Traer 1.5 $15,300 $19,300 Manchester Municipal Manchester 1.0 $11,800 $27,900 Vinton Veterans Memorial Vinton 12.5 $282,800 $939,600 Mapleton Municipal Mapleton 5.5 $124,100 $257,300 Washington Municipal Washington 30.5 $971,600 $1,908,600 Maquoketa Municipal Maquoketa 23.5 $713,500 $2,067,800 Waukon Municipal Waukon 2.5 $50,400 $130,300 Marshalltown Municipal Marshalltown 29.5 $914,400 $2,814,100 Waverly Municipal Waverly 26.0 $720,300 $1,499,700 Milford Municipal Milford 2.5 $32,800 $86,300 Webster City Municipal Webster City 42.0 $2,268,100 $9,334,600 Monona Municipal Monona 0.0 $0 $30,100 West Union Municipal West Union 8.5 $320,400 $680,100 Monticello Regional Monticello 20.5 $551,100 $1,770,900 Winterset-Madison County Winterset 27.0 $696,500 $1,928,200 Mt. Ayr Municipal Mount Ayr 1.0 $11,800 $24,000 Woodbine Municipal Woodbine 1.0 $11,800 $18,300 Mt. Pleasant Municipal Mount Pleasant 25.0 $819,800 $3,688,400 Public AirportsSubtota/s 2,207.5 $70,396,900 $983,735,500 MuscatineMunicipal Muscatine 66.0 $2,426,600 $4,671,000 Private Airports Various 49.5 $1,153,300 $3,596,900 New Hampton Municipal New Hampton 1.0 $3,800 $28,200 ~ ~ .. .. rr ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Newton Municipal Newton 26.0 $738,000 $2,246,200 Sources: Wi/burSmithAssociatesand/MPLANMultip/iers Northwood. Municipal Northwood 1.5 $15,300 $18,500 Oelwein Municipal Oelwein 14.0 $425,000 $1,866,600 Onawa Municipal Onawa 2.5 $50,400 $173,700 Orange City Municipal Orange City 13.5 $504,800 $1,024,900 ,:,__ -- --•--.~.~_4.;,~ -; Osage Municipal Osage 1.0 $3,600 $22,400 ,~ Osceola Municipal Osceola 5.0 $123,200 $442,200 ,y Oskaloosa Municipal Oskaloosa 25.5 $717,500 $1,780,700 ~ ~~' ~. `~ Ottumwa Regional Ottumwa 73.0 $2,377,200 $6,429,400 '~ Paullina Municipal Paullina 1.5 $15,300 $18,300 ~:` .; `' `~. .• Pella Municipal Pella 46.0 $2,206,700 $4,446,700 ~ ~ ~ ~, Perry Municipal Perry 6.5 $163,700 $357,600 °° } Pocahontas Municipal Pocahontas 3.5 $82,900 $238,000 ~ ~~ ~' _ Primghar Municipal Primghar 1.0 $3,800 $17,100 - i ~~ Iowa Department of Transportation *~ Office of Aviation 515-239-1875 800 Lincoln Way iawings.com Ames, IA 50010 Input for this study was obtained from: airlines, passengers, Iowa businesses, airport representatives, the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other private and government sources. Analysis completed in the study was based on data collected in 2008 and 2007, with the final report released in April 2009. The preparation of this report was financed in part through a planning grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as approved under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. The contents of this report reflect the views of the Consultant, which is responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data depicted herein, and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the FAA. Acceptance of this report by the FAA does not in any way constitute a commitment on the part of the United States to participate in any development depicted therein, nor does it indicate that the proposed development is environmentally acceptable in accordance with applicable public laws. Prepared by: WilburSmith A S S O C I A T E S Communities and regions throughout Iowa benefit from local airports and a wide range of general aviation activity that promotes a strong economy and supports our quality of life. A study commissioned and released in 2009 by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation estimates the economic benefits of the Iowa City Municipal Airport to include: • $11.2 million in total annual economic activity or output generated from the airport and its operation. • 115 jobs supported by businesses, activities, capital improvement projects, and spending by visitors who arrive in Iowa City via the airport. $3.7 million in annual payroll for the 115 employees whose jobs are linked to the Iowa City Municipal Airport. Airport Background Within Iowa's air transportation system, the Iowa City Municipal Airport is classified as an Enhanced Service Airport by the Iowa DOT. Enhanced Service Airports should be capable of supporting most general aviation aircraft, including business jets. The Iowa City Municipal Airport has 87 based aircraft, including eleven multi-engine planes and four business jets. The airport accommodates an estimated 36,450 annual aircraft takeoffs and landings. It is estimated that 70 aircraft visit the airport each week. The airport has an on-site fixed base operator (FBO) and rental car provider. The FBO provides Part 135 charter flights, aircraft maintenance, flight training, aircraft sales, and 24 hour fuel. Also available are aircraft rental and air cargo services. Uses of the airport include: • The Iowa City Municipal Airport is used extensively by the University of Iowa and the University's affiliated hospitals and clinics. • The airport is used often for air ambulance flights, flights for organ transplants, and other emergency medical service related flights. • Aircraft owners at the airport volunteer their planes for the Angel Flight program which helps bring patients to and from the University's hospital. • The Iowa City Municipal Airport supports aviation needs of local and visiting businesses. • The airport is used on a weekly basis for power line inspection, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources uses the airport for environmental patrols. • The airport also supports agricultural aviation, aerial photography, law enforcement, and the Civil Air Patrol. Economic Impact of Iowa City Municipal Airport Methodology Used to Measure Economic Impacts For this study, annual economic impacts for the Iowa City Municipal Airport were measured in terms of employment/jobs, payroll, and annual economic activity or output. On-airport businesses, activities, and capital improvement projects are the primary contributors to the airport's direct impacts. Indirect economic impacts result from spending by visitors who arrive in Iowa City on general aviation aircraft. Once direct and indirect impacts enter the economy, they continue to re-circulate, creating additional induced economic impacts. When combined, direct, indirect, and induced impacts equal the airport's total annual economic impact. Economic Impact of Iowa City Municipal Airport f • • ~~. ~ -- • • e Corporate • Air Charter • Aircraft Rental • Personal/Recreational • Flight Training • Career Training/Education • Youth Education • Aircraft Maintenance • Aircraft Sales • Air Cargo • Ag Spraying • Emergency Medical • Aerial Photography • Sightseeing Flights • Law Enforcement • Doctor Transport • Civil Air Patrol • Hosting Community Events • Traffic or News Reporting • Air Show/Fly-ins • Military Exercises/Training • Aerial Inspections • Real Estate Tours • Advertising/Banner Towing • Prisoner Transport • Environmental Patrols • Firefighting • Notes: Information on this page obtained from a variety of sources such as Airport lo, FlightAware, local interviews, statewide business surveys, and on-site airport visits. Career Training/Education applies to airports with on-site college level programs. If activities are seasonal, frequency is reported for how often the activity takes place during the season. As this report shows, airports provide a quantifiable economic benefit. Additionally, airports offer added value to communities as a result of activities they support. For example, increases in crop production from aerial spraying further boost local agricultural economies. Increases in efficiency and productivity can be realized by companies utilizing airports in Iowa. Finally, there are public benefits from aviation services. Medical transport, search and rescue, and disaster recovery efforts are just a few examples of how airports are vital to the communities and regions they serve. For a full description of the economic benefits that aviation supports in Iowa, please consult the Iowa Aviation Economic Impact Study at ~~~~~°,~awings.cor~i. Economic Impact of Iowa City Municipal Airport