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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
October 8, 2009
MISCELLANEOUS
IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda
IP2 Memorandum from the Mayor: Sheraton Grand Reopening
IP3 Memorandum from the Interim City Manager: Fire Station #4 Grant Award
IP4 Memorandum from Management Analyst/Finance: FY2010 Budget Amendment
IP5 Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development: Update on
Planning Department redevelopment initiatives
IP6 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Community
Development: Update: Flood-related activities
IP7 Building Permit Information -September 2009
IP8 Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report of Boards, Commission, and Committees
IP9 ECICOG Express September- October 2009 (Legislative Open House November 17,
2009)
IP10 Invitation: 2009 Military Affairs Veterans Day Banquet -November 11, 2009
IP11 Minutes: Joint meeting of the City of Iowa City, the City of Coralville, the City of North
Liberty, the Iowa City Community School Board, and the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors
Memorandum from the City Clerk: Ground Breaking for Fire Station #4 -October 28
[Distributed to Council Members on 10/8]
DRAFT MINUTES
IP12 Youth Advisory Commission: October 1, 2009
IP13 Historic Preservation Commission: September 10, 2009
IP14 Airport Commission: September 17, 2009
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MISCELLANEOUS
IP1 Council Meetings a d Work Session Agenda
IP2 Memorandum from the ayor: Sheraton Grand Reopening
IP3 Memorandum from the Int rim City Manager: Fire Station 4 Grant Award
IP4 Memorandum from Manage nt Analyst/Finance: FY2 10 Budget Amendment
IP5 Memorandum from the Direct r of Planning and ommunity Development: Update on
Planning Department redevelo ent initiatives
IP6 Memorandum from the Director of ublic Works nd the Director of Planning and Community
Development: Update: Flood-relat activiti s
IP7 Building Permit Information - Septe ber 009
IP8 Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report of Boa s, Commission, and Committees
IP9 ECICOG Express September- Oct er 009 (Legislative Open House November 17,
2009)
IP10 Invitation: 2009 Military Affairs V Brans Day nquet -November 11, 2009
IP11 Minutes: Joint meeting of th City of Iowa Ci the City of Coralville, the City of North
Liberty, the Iowa City Com unity School Boa d, and the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors
DRAFT MIN
IP12 Youth Advisory Com fission: October 1, 2009 \
IP13 Historic Preservati Commission: September 10, 2009
IP14 Airport Commis' n: September 17, 2009
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CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas IP1
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TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
• MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
6:30p Regular Council Work Session
Emma J. Harvat Hall
• 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
• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Emma J. Harvat Hall
Veterans Day -City Offices Closed
• 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, NOVEMBER 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
• MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall
TBA Regular Council Work Session
7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting
• MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Emma J. Harvat Hall
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -City Offices Closed
• WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 North Liberty
4:OOp Joint Meeting
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: October 8, 2009
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mayor Regenia Bailey
RE: Sheraton Grand Reopening
I just wanted to remind you of the grand reopening of the Sheraton on Monday, October 12,
from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. A brief program is planned for 7:30 PM.
Please let Marian know by early Friday (tomorrow) so she can make a reservation for you.
If you can not attend the reopening celebration, they will be having an all day open house on
the 13t" of October. You are also welcome to join them for that event. The event on the 13tH
will start out with a ribbon cutting at 9:00 AM. No RSVP is required for the open house.
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Date: October 7, 2009
To: City Council
From: Dale Helling
Re: Fire Station #4 Grant Award
We have received word that we did not receive funds requested as part of the Federal American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) -Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction
Grant that staff submitted in July. We applied for $2,148,065 in these funds to be used to
construct Fire Station #4.
Although unsuccessful in receiving ARRA funds for the project, Iowa City was awarded
$2,268,867 in I-JOBS Local Infrastructure Program funding. We plan to accept this award to
construct Fire Station #4 and intend to proceed with the bidding process in the coming weeks.
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DATE: October 8, 2009
TO: Dale Helling, Interim City Manager
City Council
FROM: Leigh Lewis, Management Analyst /Finance
RE: FY2010 Budget Amendment
The attached Notice of Public Hearing and summary of pending budget amendment will
be available to the public on Friday, October 9, 2009, as required by the State of the
Iowa.
Amendments include the following:
^ Estimated Local Option Sales Tax revenue;
^ Personnel expense for the Joint Emergency Communications Center;
^ Fee increases and reduced appropriations as prioritized by City Council and the
City Manager to balance the FY2010 budget;
^ Continued appropriation of unexpended budget authority from FY2009 projects
and/or operations;
^ Receipt and expenditure of flood recovery grants and programs;
^ Proceeds and debt service from General Obligation and revenue bond refundings.
Additional information on the individual amendments will be provided in the agenda
IP4
packet for October 20, 2009. If you have any questions prior to that time, please contact
Finance Director Kevin O'Malley at 356-5053 or me at 356-5052.
Nov-07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Fo~msssct AMENDMENT OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET
The City Council of Iowa City in JOHNSON County, Iowa
will meet at Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall
at 7:00 on October 20, 2009
(hour) (Date)
,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010
(year)
by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following functions for the reasons given.
Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity.
Total Budget
as certified
or last amended
Current
Amendment Total Budget
after Current
Amendment
Revenues 8 Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1
45,393,198
45,393,19$
Less: Uncoliectted Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes 3 45,393.198 0 45,393.198
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 5,000 5,000
TIF Revenues 5 2,838,990 2,838,990
Other City Taxes 6 1,587,855 7,925,610 9.513.465
Licenses&Permits 7 1,325,023 25,000 1,350,023
Use of Money and Property a 3,164,429 119,121 3,283,550
Intergovernmental s 24,410,487 135,110,306 159,520,793
Charges for services 10 39,592,426 17,622 39,610,048
Special Assessments 11 0 0
Miscellaneous 12 5,755,801 1,953,826 7,709,627
Other Financing Sources 13 61,847,386 50,466,419 112,313,805
Total Revenues and Other Sources 1a 185.915.595 195,622;904 381,538,499
Expenditures 8 Other Financing Uses
Public Safety 15
19,270,396
~ 392,490
19,662,886
Public works 16 13,297,427 282,119 13,579,546
Health and Social Services 17 0 0
Culture and Recreation 19 11, 722, 570 132, 328 11, 854, 898
Community and Economic Development 19 5,500,025 27,568,693 33,068,718
General Government 20 8,328,312 -8,777 8.319.535
Debt Service 21 13,146,244 36,300 13,182,544
CapitaiProjects 22 20,590,114 76,445,295 97,035,409
Total GovemmentActivities Expenditures z3 91,855,088 104,$48;448 196,703,536
Business Type /Enterprises 24 49,455,725 92,817,256 142,272,981
Total Gov Activities 8 Business Expenditures 25 141,310.813 197,665;704 338.976,517
Transfers Out 26 51,661,618 38,915,029 90,576,647
Total ExpendituresRransfers Out 27 192,972,431 236,580,733 429,553;164
Excess Revenues 8 Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Fiscal Year 28
-7,056,836
-40,957,829
-48,014,665
Continuing Approprlation 29 N!A 0
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 152,412,538 152,412,538
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 145,355.702 -40.957,829 104,397;873
Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash
Amend for continued appropriation of unexpended budget authority from FY2009 projects and/or operations;
personnel expense for the Joint Emergency Communications Center; estimated sales tax revenue; fee increases and
reduced appropriations as prioritized by City Council and the City Manager to balance the FY2010 budget; receipt and
expenditure of flood recovery grants and programs; proceeds and debt service from General Obligation and revenue
bond refundings.
There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in
expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not
budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk/ Finance Officer Name
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Date: October 7, 2009
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Director, Department of Planning & Community Development /
Re: Update on Planning Department redevelopment initiatives
I want to update you on three significant redevelopment initiatives currently being undertaken by the
Department of Planning and Community Development. These initiatives are directly related to the
City's strategy to grow the property tax base.
South Gilbert Street-Riverfront Redevelopment Area
You will recall that Iowa City was among four cities in the state to be selected to participate in a flood
recovery smart growth initiative. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Rebuild
Iowa Office (RIO) are assisting four communities in Iowa with planning for long term flood recovery
that emphasizes smart growth principles. We are preparing a redevelopment plan for the flood
impacted area bordered approximately by the Iowa Interstate Railroad tracks, South Gilbert Street,
U.S. Highway 6, and the Iowa River.
The EPA is funding a nationally recognized consultant team to help us plan our redevelopment
strategy. The consultant team and City staff have met several times via telephone conference call to
discuss the redevelopment strategy. The consultant team will be in town in November and will be
conducting athree-day workshop from November 11-13. On the 12tH and 13tH the consultant team
will be meeting with area stakeholders including property owners, developers, affordable housing
groups, and neighborhood associations to discuss the redevelopment strategy. We hope members
of the City Council will be available to participate in workshop activities, in particular a presentation
which is tentatively set for 5:30 p.m. on the 13tH
Southeast District Plan
We are continuing with ongoing activities related to the Comprehensive Plan's Southeast District
Plan. We have hosted a series of public meetings and conducted individual meetings with Southeast
Planning District property owners, residents, and business owners. We are now formulating the
goals and objectives of the plan which we hope to present at the final district wide planning
workshop in January.
Towncrest Redevelopment Plan
As a subsection of the Southeast District Plan, we have drafted an urban renewal plan for the
Towncrest redevelopment area. This plan is based on public input meetings with area residents,
property owners, and business owners. We hope to release a draft of the plan for public review in
November. Prior to that time we will be reviewing the draft plan with the Planning and Zoning
Commission on October 12 and the City's Economic Development Committee on October 20. We
hope to finalize the plan and bring it to the City Council in late fall.
Feel free to contact Senior Planner Bob Miklo if you have any questions.
cc: Dale Helling
Bob Miklo
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Date: October 8, 2009
To: City Council
From: Director of Public Works
Director of Planning and Community Development
Re: Update: Flood-related activities
Engineering and Public Works Administration
• The contractor is working on the Iowa Avenue Inverted Siphon Sewer Project. One pipe has
been installed. The other two pipes are ready to be installed.
• The Iowa City Hazard Mitigation Plan has been reviewed by FEMA Region 7. The plan has
been approved but will need public comment and final approval by Council.
• 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. DNR is requiring a mussel survey be completed.
• Staff has submitted the application for TIGER Funding for the Park Road Bridge and
Dubuque Street Project.
• D. W. Zinser Company has removed nine of the nine structures for the demolition project.
• MMS Consultants has completed 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. The preliminary
alignment has been identified.
• Working with staff to develop the applications for the Community Disaster Grants.
• Working with staff to develop the applications for CDBG Funding.
• Working with staff to develop the application for TIGER Funding for the Park Road Bridge
and Dubuque Street Project.
• 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.
• The City technical advisory committee met to discuss the relocation of the North Waste
Water Plant.
October 8, 2009
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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 bid documents and inspection for the two
projects.
1. A meeting was held with FEMA, Engineering, and Deb Mansfield to
discuss the status of the project and hand off the FEMA guidance and
tracking responsibility to different staff on 9-23-09.
2. A consultant agreement with HRG which includes a scope of services to
design, bid, and inspection of the installation of the two 12" water mains
was approved by Council on 10-6-09.
3. A request for an extension of the schedule of this project was submitted
through Deb Mansfield to FEMA to June 2010.
• 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 are awaiting a draft design, bid, and inspection 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. A request for extension of these projects will be submitted through Deb
Mansfield to FEMA with the proposed schedule from the HRG contract.
• 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 submitted information to FEMA for the Benefit Cost Analysis to
ascertain our eligibility and are awaiting the results.
• We worked with Deb Mansfield to continue the documentation of all Water Division FEMA
(Public Assistance) Projects.
Planning and Community Development
• PCD staff is developing. a public input process which will be implemented if the CDBG Public
Infrastructure levee projects are funded. We hope to hear on that funding by the end of October.
• We continue to negotiate with the Elks Club for acquisition of their flood prone property.
• We have responded to requests from the public for information about the pending Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
• PCD staff has been invited by the UI to participate in the October 12 Hancher/Voxman/Clapp
public forum.
October 8, 2009
Page 3
The Business Rental Assistance Program (BRAP), which provides six months of rental
assistance (up to $50,000) for business renting formerly flooded commercial properties, has had
49 applications requesting a total of $785,800. Most of the applications have been processed
and approved, while six are still pending. The program is still open and businesses who qualify
are still encouraged to apply.
• Between the three programs the Economic Development Division has administered for business
flood recovery, 79 small businesses have been assisted with a total of $1.98 million, to date.
• Two properties in Parkview Terrace were acquired by the City in the last week, which brings the
total number of homes acquired to 19. Out of the 19 homes that have been acquired, 17 homes
have been purchased in the HMGP program and 2 in the Community Disaster Grant Program.
• Staff continues to review Jumpstart applications for disbursing State Jumpstart 2 and State
Jumpstart 3 funding. A total of 63 flood-impacted residential households have been assisted with
State Jumpstart funding and 18 households with Federal Jumpstart funding.
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September 2009
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement
ADD -Addition
ALT -Alteration
REP -Repair
FND -Foundation Only
NEW-New
OTH -Other type of construction
Type of Use
RSF -Residential Single Family
RDF -Residential Duplex
RMF -Three or more residential
RAC -Residential Accessory Building
MIX -Mixed
NON -Non-residential
OTH -Other
Page : 2
Date : 10/1/2009
To : 9/ 1 /2009
From : 9/30/2009
Permit Number Name
BLD09-00506 ALPLA INC
ADDITION TO PUMP HOUSE
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Address
2258 HEINZ RD
Total ADD/NON permits : 1
T~'Le. T_Y~
Impr Use Stories Units
ADD NON 1 0
Total Valuation
BLD09-00501 JOHN BYRN & HEIDI VAN R 404 PARK RD ADD RSF 2
ADDITION AND REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD09-00468 ROBERT KELLOGG & SARA 503 GRANT ST ADD RSF 2
ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00502 PAUL & JULIE CASELLA 1620 MORNINGSIDE DR ADD RSF 2
ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00504 JENILYN LEWIS 1215 GUILDFORD CT ADD RSF 2
SCREEN PORCH ADDITION AND INTERIOR REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD09-00520 CHRISTOPHER MORPHEW 8 320 PARK RD ADD RSF 0
ADDITION AND BATHROOM REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD09-00478 KAREN HUGHES 9 GILMORE CT ADD RSF 0
SCREEN PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00481 JOHN HELLSTEIN 2315 MACBRIDE DR ADD RSF 0
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD AND ST ORAGE SHED
BLD09-00489 SPANGLER, CAROL B 3217 SHAMROCK DR ADD RSF 0
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00503 RITA & ROBERT TOMANEK 2405 FRIENDSHIP ST ADD RSF 0
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00527 RACHEL ALHASSAN 1400 BROOKWOOD DR ADD RSF 0
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00521 BACH, JULIE A 1158 LAKE SHORE DR ADD RSF 0
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00533 MILLER, PHYLLIS J 3017 WAYNE AVE ADD RSF 0
FRONT ENTRY DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Valuation
$17,500
$17,500
$204,000
$50,000
$50,000
$32,104
$28,000
$18,340
$18,000
$15,400
$6,000
$3,200
$1,500
$400
Total ADD/RSF permits : 12 Total Valuation : $426,944'
BLD09-00537 MAYORS YOUTH EMPOWEI 407 HIGHLAND CT ALT NON 2
CHANGE OF USE AND ALTERATION FROM RESTAURANT TO COUNSEL ING, YOUT H SERVICES, AND
DAYCARE
BLD09-00290 SHERATON HOTEL 210 S DUBUQUE ST ALT NON 0
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT
BLD09-00464 WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2901 MELROSE AVE ALT NON 0
ENTRANCE STEPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
BLD09-00525 RBD IOWA CITY LLC 210 S DUBUQUE ST ALT NON 0
FITNESS CENTER ALTERATION FOR HOTEL
BLD09-00530 MIKE BROWN 410 KIRKWOOD AVE ALT NON 0
REDO FACADE FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
BLD09-00400 MERCY FACILITIES INC 540 E JEFFERSON ST ALT NON 4
OFFICE REMODEL FOR MEDICAL OFFICES
BLD09-00500 STEVEN S EASLEY 110 S LINK ST ALT NON 0
0 $294,563
0 $249,000
0 $240,000
0 $100,000
0 $55,000
0 $53,160
0 $9,000
Page : 3 City of Iowa City
Date : 10/1/2009 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To :
From : 9/ 1 /2009
9/30/2009 '
Census Bureau Report
Tme Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use
TATOO/BODY PIERCING BUSINESS
CHANGE OF USE
BLD09-00519 CROSS FIT EPIC 1610 WILLOW CREEK DR ALT NON
WEIGHT TRAINING FITNESS CENTER
BLD09-00531 OLIN LLOYD 536 SOUTHGATE AVE ALT NON
ALTER OFFICE PARTITIONS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Stories Units Valuation
0 0 $1,000
1 0 $600
Total ALT/NON permits : 9 Total Valuation : $1,002,323
BLD09-00490 JIM MCKEON 906 DEARBORN ST ALT RAC 1 0 $10,000
HABITABLE OFFICE SPACE IN DETACHED GARAGE FOR SFD
Total ALT/RAC permits : 1 Total Valuation : $10,000
BLD09-00466 MAURINE A BRADDOCK 865 NORMANDY DR
ELEVATE FLOODED HOME ABOVE FLOOD PLAIN
BLD09-00522 STEVE & BEV BLASINGAM 619 N LINK ST
REMOVE BATHROOM AND REMODEL KITCHEN
BLD09-00541 JACOB & AMBER GUNNER 1017 4TH AVE
KITCHEN AND BASMENT BATH FOR SFD
BLD09-00516 JASON & LUCY BARKER 1143 PENKRIDGE DR
KITCHEN REMODEL WITH SOME FRAMING
BLD09-00484 WIESE, JAMES A 424 HUTCHINSON AVE
BATH REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD09-00543 PATRICIA J KNIGHT 612 MANOR DR
WINDOWS AND BASEMENT BATH FOR SFD
FLOOD REPAIR
BLD09-00487 TODD R KRUSE 42 PHOENIX PL
BASEMENT BATHROOM FOR SFD
BLD09-00513 GREG MAXWELL 432 SCOTT PARK DR
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON PORCH FOR SFD
BLD09-00536 PRO HOME SOLUTIONS LL 20 N LOWELL ST
KITCHEN REMODEL FOR RSF
BLD09-00474 CHUCK THOMPSON 933 WEBSTER ST
EGRESS WINDOW FOR SFD
ALT RSF 0 0 $30,000
ALT RSF 0 0 $16,688
ALT RSF 0 0 $16,500
ALT RSF 0 0 $11,708
ALT RSF 0 0 $10,875
ALT RSF 0 0 $10,000
ALT RSF 0 0 $6,000
ALT RSF 0 0 $6,000
ALT RSF 0 0 $5,000
ALT RSF 0 0 $350
Total ALT/RSF permits : 10 Total Valuation : $113,121'
BLD09-00488 KATE HAWKINS 986 RYAN CT
IN GROUND POOL ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD09-00431 RICHARD BAKER & JULIE S 712 2ND AVE
8' FENCE FOR SFD
NEW OTH 0 0 $45,000
NEW OTH 0 0 $1,000
Total NEW/OTH permits : 2 Total Valuation : $46,000'
BLD09-00493 HENDRICKSON DEVELOPM 161 LEANER CT
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
161-163 LEANER CT
NEW RDF 1 2 $660,044
Page :
Date : 4
10/1/2009 City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To :
From : 9/ 1 /2009
9/30/2009
Census Bureau Report
Tvne Tyue
Permit Number Name Address Imvr Use Stories Units Valuation
Total NEW/RDF permits : 1 Total Valuation : $660,044
BLD09-00496 COLLEGE TOWN PARTNER 909 E BURLINGTON ST NEW RMF 2 6 $1,104,110
6 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
Total NEW/RMF permits : 1 Total Valuation : $1,104,110'
BLD09-00497 MARK MCMULLEN 5 WHITE OAK PL NEW RSF 1 1 $400,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00524 WEI HAN FANG 119 RICHARDS ST NEW RSF 3 1 $370,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00492 HENDRICKSON DEVELOPM 91 OLIVE CT NEW RSF 1 1 $278,758
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00470 MEHMEN BUILDERS INC 1055 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $270,870
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00498 SOUTHGATE HOMES 964 RYAN CT NEW RSF 1 1 $268,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00508 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 245 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF 2 1 $211,060
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00509 ARLINGTON DEV INC 4415 CUMBERLAND LN NEW RSF 1 1 $198,914
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00491 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 225 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF 1 1 $192,614
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00529 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 18 ASHFORD PL NEW RSF 1 1 $186,827
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BASEMENT REC ROOM
BLD09-00517 TOWNE & COUNTRY MAN 2025 SHERMAN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $176,690
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
12 x 12 SUNROOM WITH BASEMENT ADDED
BLD09-00528 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 79 WHITECHAPEL DR NEW RSF 1 1 $174,756
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD09-00511 ADVANTAGE CUSTOM BU 1771 MACKINAW DR NEW RSF 1 1 $169,240
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
Total NEW/RSF permits :~-3'~ Z Total Valuation : -52,~~8;8i~'
BLD09-00510 DONALD A BREESE 315 E BENTON ST REP NON 1 0 $12,000
Reroof comercial building
BLD09-00532 O'ROURKE, BARBARA L 15 N VAN BUREN ST REP NON 0 0 $8,500
Reside building
Total REP/NON permits : 2 Total Valuation : $20,500
BLD09-00548 BARRON SWENNING 44 PENTIRE CIR REP RMF 2 0 $87,000
FLOOD REPAIR FOR RMF UNIT
Page : 5 City of Iowa City
Date : 10/1/2009 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To : 9/ 1 /2009
From : 9/30/2009 Census Bureau Report
Permit Number Name Address
BLD09-00544 QUAD HAWK INC 16 IDYLLWILD CT
FLOOD REPAIR OF RMF UNIT
BLD09-00335 BLISS PROPERTIES, LLC 617 N JOHNSON ST
RETAINING WALLS AND STEPS FOR RMF
BLD09-00461 RIVER CITY HOUSING COLI 935 E COLLEGE ST
FIRE REPAIR OF PORTION OF RMF
BLD09-00505 CHAMBER'S AGENCY 702 IOWA AVE
REPAIR PORCH FOR RMF
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Imnr Use Stories Units Valuation
REP RMF 2 0 $76,000
REP RMF 2 0 $3,500
REP RMF 2 0 $1,200
REP RMF 2 0 $1,000
Total REP/RMF permits : 5 Total Valuation : $168,700'
BLD09-00523 ELAINE SMITH & LUBOMIR 406 ROCKY SHORE DR
WINDOWS, ROOFING, SIDING, AND REPAIR OF SFD
BLD09-00495 ALICIA LOUGHRAN 226 OBERLIN ST
SCREEN PORCH ADDITION AND INTERIOR REMODEL FOR SFD
BLD09-00494 DENNIS DOYLE 3205 E COURT ST
FIRE REPAIR FOR SFD
BLD09-00518 GARY & LORRAINE WHITT 1907 RIDGEWAY DR
REPLACE DECK AND STAIRS FOR SFD
BLD09-00507 DILEK INCE 712 WHEATON RD
WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR SFD
BLD09-00477 SUSAN FUTRELL & WILL J 311 FAIRCHILD ST
PORCH REPAIR FOR SFD IN HISTORIC DISTRICT
BLD09-00420 WHITE-COOK, TRACY J 425 BUTTERNUT LN
REPLACE DECK RAILINGS FOR SFD
Total REP/RSF permits : 7
REP RSF 0 0 $150,000
REP RSF 0 0 $118,000
REP RSF 0 0 $76,905
REP RSF 0 0 $15,000
REP RSF 0 0 $5,873
REP RSF 0 0 $5,000
REP RSF 0 0 $4,000
Total Valuation : $374,778
GRAND TOTALS : PERMITS : ~#-~ VALUATION : ~6;94~,$3~
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STAFF CONTACTS ..................................................................................... ......................... 3
ADJUSTMENT, BOARD OF ........................................................................ .........................4
AIRPORT COMMISSION ............................................................................. .........................6
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT .......................................... .........................7
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION .............................................................. .........................8
ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD ................. .........................9
APPEALS, BOARD OF ................................................................................ .......................10
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ................................................................... .......................11
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION .............................................. ........................12
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ................ ........................14
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ................................................................ ........................16
LIBRARY TRUSTEES, BOARD OF ............................................................ ........................ 20
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ............................................... ........................22
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .................................................. ........................25
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD ......................................................... ........................28
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE ..................................................... ........................33
REVIEW, BOARD OF ................................................................................. ........................ 35
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION .............................................................. ........................36
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ................................................. .........................40
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION ................................................ .....................41
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STAFF CONTACTS
Adjustment, Board of .................................................... ......... Bob Miklo ........................ .356-5240
Airport Commission ...................................................... ......... Michael Tharp ................. .356-5045
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment ............................ ......... Michael Tharp ................. .356-5045
Airport Zoning Commission ........................................ .......... Michael Tharp ................. .356-5045
Animal Control Advisory Board .................................. .......... Misha Goodman.............. .356-5295
Appeals, Board of ......................................................... .......... Tim Hennes..................... .356-5122
Civil Service Commission ............................................ .......... Karen Jennings ............... .356-5025
Historic Preservation Commission ............................. .......... Bob Miklo ........................ .356-5240
Housing and Community Development Commission .......... Steve Long ...................... .356-5250
Human Rights Commission ......................................... .......... Stefanie Bowers .............. .356-5022
Library Trustees, Board of ........................................... .......... Susan Craig .................... .356-5200
Parks and Recreation Commission ............................. .......... Mike Moran ..................... .356-5110
Planning and Zoning Commission .............................. .......... Bob Miklo ........................ .356-5240
Police Citizens Review Board ...................................... .......... Kellie Tuttle ..................... .356-5043
Public Art Advisory Committee ................................... .......... Marcia Klingaman............ .356-5237
Review, Board of .......................................................... .......... Dennis Baldridge............. .356-6066
Senior Center Commission .......................................... .......... Linda Kopping ................. .356-5225
Telecommunications Commission .............................. .......... Bob Hardy ....................... .356-5047
Youth Advisory Commission ................................. .........Marian Karr................... .. 356-5041
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ADJUSTMENT, BOARD OF
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Adjustment is empowered through Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa and Section 14-46
of the Iowa City Code to grant special exceptions as provided in the Zoning Chapter and to hear
appeals to decisions made in the enforcement of the Zoning Chapter. The Board has the authority to
allow variances to the Zoning Chapter for individual properties where provisions of the Chapter
impose a unique and unnecessary hardship on the property owner and where the granting of a
variance is not contrary to the intent of the Zoning Chapter or to the public interest. The Board may
also submit recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council regarding
amendments to the Zoning Chapter. The Board is aquasi-judicial body whose decisions may be
appealed to District Court.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
During FY09 the Board of Adjustment met 8 times and made the following decisions:
Special Exceptions: 9 approved
Appeals: 1 denied
The Board's decisions in FY09 resulted in:
7/09/08 (2 approved Special Exceptions)
• EXC08-00012 - Permitting a reduction of the required front principal building setback for
property located in the RS-8 zone at 907 Fifth Avenue.
• EXCOS-00013 - Permitting a change of use under the non-conforming use regulations in order
to convert anon-conforming rooming house to a 13-unit apartment building for a property
located in the RNS-12 Zone at 932 East College Street.
8/13/08 (1 approved Special Exception)
• EXC08-00014 - Permitting a reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces for property
located in the I-1 zone at 2309 and 2278 Heinz Road. (ALPA)
9/10/08 (1 approved Special Exception)
• EX08-00015 - Permitting a reduction of the required front principal building setback from 25
feet to 20 feet for property located in the RS-5 (Low Density, Single Family) zone at 2404
Lakeside Drive
12/10/08 (1 approved Special Exception)
• EXC08-00016 -Permitting adrive-through bank facility to be located in the Commercial Office
(CO-1) zone at the southwest corner of Dodge Street and Scott Boulevard. (University of Iowa
Community Credit Union)
1/14/09 (1 approved Special Exception and 1 deferred Appeal)
• EXC08-00017 - Permitting a conversion of anon-conforming use from medical office to
general office for property located in the Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12)
zone at 1027 Rochester Avenue.
• APL08-00001 -Deferring an application appealing a decision of the Building Official to grant a
building permit to Shelter House for property located in the CI-1 zone at 429 Southgate.
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1/20/09 (1 denied Appeal)
• APL08-00001 -Denial of an appeal regarding the Building Official's decision to grant a building
permit to Shelter House for property located in the CI-1 zone at 429 Southgate.
5/13/09 (1 approved Special Exception)
EXC09-00001 -Permitting an expansion of church facilities located in the OPD-8 (Planned
Development Overlay) at 1251 Village Road. (Faith Baptist Church)
6/10/09 (2 approved Special Exceptions)
EXC09-00003 -Permitting the establishment of a general community service use in the
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) zone for property located at 1200 South Gilbert Court. (Mayor's
Youth Empowerment Program)
• EXC09-00004 -Permitting the expansion of a daycare facility located in the Medium-Density
Residential (RS-8) zone at 405 Myrtle Avenue. (First Mennonite Church)
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
The Board will continue to consider appeals, special exceptions and variances to the Zoning Chapter
as they are requested and to make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the City Council regarding the Zoning Chapter.
BOARD MEMBERS
Barbara Eckstein
Terry Hora (appointed to replace Michelle Payne and complete her term)
Karen Leigh (term expired 1/01/09)
Michelle Payne (resigned from the board August 2008 to join Planning and Zoning Commission)
Caroline Sheerin
Edgar Thornton
Ned Wood
AIRPORT COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission is afive-member commission responsible for formulating
policy and directing administration of the Iowa City Municipal Airport as a public facility in accordance
with local, Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The
Commission was established by public referendum under Iowa Code in 1941. The Commissioners
are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, with a six (6) year term of office.
Beginning in 2010, Airport Commissioners will serve four (4) year terms. The Airport Commission
meets monthly, with additional meetings as necessary.
ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2009
Continue implementation of the Strategic Plan
Completion of Runway 7/25 Extension Project in October 2008
Continue development of Airport Viewing Area
Rehabilitation of existing portions of runway 7-25 and 12-30
Completion of South Economic Development Study
Continue marketing of Aviation Commerce Park - In process of selling Lot 1
Continue positive relationship with City Council and City Departments
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
Prepare new 5-Year Strategic Plan to begin FY2011
Continue development of Airport Viewing Area
Finish reconstruction of existing runways
Began construction of parallel taxiway for runway 7-25
Continue marketing of Aviation Commerce Park
Continue positive relationship with City Council and City Departments
Construction of new storage hangar for larger business aircraft
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AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In Accordance with Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County
and the City Council of Iowa City have co-established the Johnson County-Iowa City Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
It is the duty of this Board to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there has been an error
in any administrative action in the enforcement of the ordinance, and to hear and decide on special
exceptions that are specifically provided for in the ordinance and to authorize variances from the
terms of the ordinance on appeal in specific cases.
ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2009
The Board did not receive any appeals requests for exceptions or requests for variances during the
past year.
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
The Board will respond to appeals and other requests as it receives them and will make
recommendations regarding the Zoning Ordinance.
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AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In Accordance with Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County
and the City Council of Iowa City have co-established the Johnson County-Iowa City Airport Zoning
Commission.
It is the duty of the Commission to advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
and the City Council as to the appropriate zoning requirements and other matters pertaining to the
physical development of areas of the county and the city surrounding the Iowa City Municipal Airport,
so as to maximize compatibility between airport uses and the uses of the adjacent land.
ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2009
The Commission did not meet in the past year
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
The Commission will review zoning requests that may impact the Iowa City Municipal Airport
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ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Animal Care Task Force was formed in 2006 after a new 28 E agreement was entered into with
the City of Coralville. The Animal Care Task Force is a regional body which includes members from
Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson County.
Duties of Animal Care Task Force
• Recommend amendments to the 28 E agreements between Iowa City and other jurisdictions
• Review Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson County ordinances and recommend amendments
to the respective bodies
• Evaluate Animal Center guidelines, policy and procedure
• Research and evaluate most current animal care and control and sheltering management
techniques and make recommendations
• Develop programs to reduce animal over-population and educate citizens on local animal
issues and address other animal concerns and issues in the Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson
County areas
• Review and evaluate licensing programs
• Provide an annual report of achievements and goals to Iowa City and Coralville City Council
and Johnson County Board of Supervisors
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR JULY 2008 TO JUNE 2009
• The Task Force has met consistently once every other month in the last fiscal year except for
a month following the flooding and relocation of the animal shelter.
• Continued to discuss details for code updates taking into consideration state code changes for
exotic animals, tethering, shelter and care; updated definitions and made overall suggestions
for revisions to the code
• Worked on ideas to increase spay/neuter through ordinances
• Developed a new fee schedule
• Logistics of a feral cat program were discussed and will continue through the Iowa Animal
Alliance
• Discussed issues with shelter relocation and flood recovery
The Task Force Sunset in 2009
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APPEALS, BOARD OF
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibility of the Board of Appeals as set by City ordinance is to review the Building Code, the
Fire Code, the Plumbing Code, the Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code and recommend
amendments for these regulatory codes; to assist the building official in making interpretations; to hear
appeals for any person that is aggrieved by a decision of the Building Official or Fire Chief and pass
judgment on that appeal; and to consider alternate materials and methods of construction. The Board
consists of seven citizens who live within the corporate limits of the City of Iowa City.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
• The Board recommended to City Council adopting amendments to the Iowa City trade licensing
code that reflect the changes and requirements of the State of Iowa trade licensing code.
• The Board recommended to City Council to proceed with the adoption of the standards and
amendments of the State Electrical Code and the administrative and enforcement standards in
Annex H of the 2008 National Electrical Code with local amendments.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
• Continue to work with the Home Builders Association to clarify code issues.
• Hear appeals, requests for variances and modification, requests for alternate materials and methods
of construction and requests for code amendments.
• Review and prepare for adoption of the latest edition of the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical
and fire codes.
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa and Section 2-111, Code of Ordinances, establish and govern the Civil
Service Commission. Three citizens who are eligible electors and residents of the city are appointed by
the City Council to serve four-year terms.
The Commission establishes and publishes rules relating to examinations for civil service positions,
establishes guidelines for conducting such examinations, and certifies lists of persons eligible for
appointment to positions. The Commission has jurisdiction to hear appeals and determine all matters
involving the rights of employees under civil service law and may affirm, modify or reverse any
administrative action on its merits. The Commission meets when necessary.
In maintaining full compliance with Code of Iowa Chapter 400, development and use of Civil Services
selection procedures
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
1. In maintaining full compliance with Code of Iowa Chapter 400, development and use of Civil
Services selection procedures continued for all covered and promotion positions on a City-wide
basis. Forty-seven positions were filled from a total of 1600 applicants for Civil Service covered
positions other than Police Officer or Firefighter.
2. A certified list of 12 names was approved by the Civil Service Commission on December 9, 2008
for the position of Police Officer. Testing notification postcards were mailed to 289 individuals who
expressed interest in the position prior to the beginning of the recruitment period. In addition,
applications were mailed to interested individuals upon request and were made available for pick-
up in Human Resources. One hundred completed applications were received. Fifty-six applicants
participated in the written test, thirty-eight applicants participated in the physical agility test, and
twenty-seven applicants were interviewed.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
During FY10 the Civil Service Commission will oversee an entry level test for the position of Police
Officer. The recruitment will start in July 2009 with a certified list anticipated no later than November
2009. The Commission will oversee entry-level Firefighter testing and the promotional processes for
fire and police if needed.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The ten-member Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is authorized to conduct studies for the
identification and designation of local historic districts, conservation districts and historic landmarks.
The Commission either proceeds on its own initiative or upon receipt of a petition from any person,
group or association.
The Commission furthers the efforts of historic preservation in the City by making recommendations to
the City Council and City commissions and boards on preservation issues by encouraging the
protection and enhancement of structures, objects, or sites with historical, architectural or cultural
value; and by encouraging persons and organizations to become involved in preservation activities..
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is committed to working with other preservation
organizations to implement a strong educational program designed to increase Iowa City residents'
awareness and sensitivity to the cultural, architectural, and historical value of local structures,
neighborhoods and districts.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
O Held 15 regular meetings and 1 special meeting.
O Pursuant to the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Commission reviewed 90 applications for
projects on historic landmarks and properties located in a conservation or historic district.
• 11 applications for additions were approved.
• 34 applications for alterations were approved.
• 4 applications for demolitions were approved.
• 2 applications for alterations, additions, new construction, or demolition were denied.
(An alternative design was approved for one of these applications.)
• 36 applications for projects that did not significantly change the exterior appearance of
the structure were approved (Certificate of No Material Effect).
• 3 applications for new construction projects were approved.
~ Recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission the establishment of the Northside Local
Historic District.
On June 2, 2009 the Northside Local Historic District was established in Iowa amity s
Northside by the City Council
This district contains 119 properties. Of these, one is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, thirty-one are key contributing properties, and sixty-nine are
contributing properties. Only eighteen properties are non-contributing or non-historic to
the district.
O Virtual Forum.
• On March 26, 2009 a virtual forum was held to improve communication with property
owners and to continue outreach and education efforts notifying owners of historic
preservation requirements. The forum was conducted live and over the Internet. It was
also broadcast on the city's cable channel.
O National Register of Historic Places (NHRP) -Wetherby House.
• On March 17, 2009 the Isaac Wetherby House, located at 611 North Governor Street
(formerly of 935 E Market Street, but relocated in order to save the property from
demolition) was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• This property was recommended last year by the Historic Preservation Commission to
the City Council for nomination to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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O Historic Preservation Awards.
On November 10, 2008, Friends of Historic Preservation, The Historic Preservation
Commission, and the Johnson County Historical Society held the 26th Annual Historic
Preservation Awards at the Iowa City Public Library.
22 properties were recognized for the preservation and stewardship efforts of owners,
contractors, craftsmen, consultants, and community organizations. Awards were given
in the categories of Residential Rehabilitation, and Paint and Exterior Finishes,
Commercial Stewardship, Additions and New Construction, among others.
New Construction -Tornado Recovery
828 Washington Street
Owners:
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Sigma Chapter
Contractor.
Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc
Residential Rehabilitation
418 N Gilbert Street
Owners:
Peter Donnelly
Contractor:
Brett Ayers, Justin
Pardekooper, Erik Marchael
Paint & Exterior Finishes
113 S Johnson Street
Owners:
Byron and Kathleen Burford
Contractor:
Tim Toomey
Additions and New Construction
830 Clark Street
Owners:
Dianne Day
Contractor.
Jim Stebral Construction, Erenberger
Painting
Commercial Stewardship
C.D. Close House
538 S Gilbert Street
Owners:
Sherry and Chuck Skaugstad
Contractor:
Ramsey Creek Woodworks,
Coralville Painting
Residential Rehabilitation
819 River Street
Owners:
Shawn and Kathleen Murphy
Contractor.'
Jon Milder Construction
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
O Complete the revision of the Historic Preservation Guidelines and the streamlining of the historic
review process.
• Illustrate the guidelines to make them easier to understand.
• Determine where staff and Chair can approve applications administratively in order to
expedite application process.
O Complete reconnaissance and intensive level survey of Manville Heights Neighborhood.
• Present findings.
• Assess interest within neighborhood of pursuing local historic district designation.
O Develop guide maps and walking tours.
• This will require cooperating with other entities which have role in heritage tourism, such as
Friends of Historic Preservation, the Downtown Council and the Johnson County Historical
Society.
O Continue to advise City Council, and other boards and commissions regarding matters of historic
preservation policy.
O Continue liaison and cooperation with the City Council, Johnson County Board of Supervisors,
Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, John County Historical Society, Johnson
County Historic Preservation Commission, State Historical Society of Iowa, and Friends of Historic
Preservation.
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) consists of nine Iowa City residents
appointed by the City Council. They represent, as nearly as possible, across-section of the Iowa City
population in background, ideas, geographic location, age and socioeconomic status. Committee
members serve for three years.
The purpose of HCDC is to advise the Council on community needs in general and on the use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership program (HOME)
funds from a citizen viewpoint. To accomplish this HCDC provides systematic communication
between citizens and policymakers with regard to community development projects. The
Commission's work has been primarily directed at developing, coordinating, and reviewing the City's
activities carried out in conjunction with the City's Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). In addition, the
Commission reviews the Community Development Division and Iowa City Housing Authority policies
and periodically makes recommendations to the Council regarding these policies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
In FY09 the City of Iowa City and its subrecipients expended $854,393 in CDBG funds and $821,793
in HOME funds to assist low-moderate income persons. To ensure that community needs are met,
HCDC members monitored projects throughout the year.
The FY09 project accomplishments are as follows:
• Economic Development Fund -Reviewed 2 applications, funded two businesses approved in
FY08 and approved and funded one FY09 business. Staff continued to market the fund to the
community and local lenders
• Operational Funds- Aid to Human Service Agencies (5,928 persons)
• Operational Funds -Arc of Southeast Iowa (362 persons)
• Operational Funds -Compeer Program (34 persons)
• Operational Funds -Extend the Dream Foundation (35 persons)
• Operational Funds -Iowa City Free Medical Clinic (457 persons)
• Operational Funds -Local Foods Connection (36 persons & 7non-profit agencies)
• Operational Funds -MECCA - ICARE program (7 persons)
• Operational Funds -Shelter House (465 persons)
• Facility Rehabilitation -Arc of Southeast Iowa (362 persons)
• Facility Rehabilitation -Domestic Violence Intervention Program (1,259 persons)
• Building Acquisition -Iowa City Free Medical Clinic (underway)
• Facility Rehabilitation -MECCA (3,237 persons)
• Facility Rehabilitation -Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (underway)
• Playground Equipment -Twain Elementary (area benefit)
• Housing Rehabilitation- City of Iowa City (19 households)
• Downpayment Assistance -Dolphin International LLC (underway)
• Transitional Housing - Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (underway)
• Downpayment Assistance -Iowa City Housing Authority (underway)
• Affordable Rental Housing -Isis Investments LLC (2 units)
• Tenant Based Rent Assistance -Iowa City Housing Authority (underway)
• CHDO Operating Expenses &Pre-Development Loan -The Housing Fellowship
• Affordable Rental Housing -The Housing Fellowship (22 lots acquired)
• Administration -CDBG & HOME
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PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
A total of $1,559,596 was allocated to 18 projects, plus program administration for FY10. The
following is a list of the FY10 projects:
• Facility Rehabilitation -Arc of Southeast Iowa
• Facility Rehabilitation -Community Mental Health Center
• Facility Rehabilitation -Domestic Violence Intervention Program
• Facility Rehabilitation -MECCA
• Facility Rehabilitation -Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
• Facility Rehabilitation -United Action for Youth
• New Construction -Shelter House
• Operational Funds -Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
• Operational Funds -Successful Living
• Operational Funds -Shelter House
• Aid to Human Service Agencies -MECCA, UAY, ESI
• Downpayment Assistance -Dolphin International LLC
• Tenant Based Rent Assistance -Iowa City Housing Authority
• Affordable Rental Housing -Isis Investments LLC
• CHDO Operating Expenses -The Housing Fellowship
• Affordable Rental Housing -The Housing Fellowship
• Rental Rehabilitation -Bill Wittig
• Housing Rehabilitation -City of Iowa City
• Program Administration & Planning
The City was also allocated $176,785 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (a.k.a
Stimulus Bill). The City will use $60,000 to build an addition at First Mennonite Church for the Home
Ties Program (the program provides free child care to homeless or near homeless households) and
$116,785 will be used towards the construction of a new homeless shelter.
The commission will continue to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs,
and services for low and moderate income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet
such needs.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Brian Richman, Chair
Charles Drum, Vice Chair
Steve Crane
Marcy DeFrance
Andy Douglas
Holly Jane Hart
Mike McKay
Rebecca McMurray
Michael Shaw
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission (HRC) was created in August 1963 as the Iowa City Human
Relations Commission. In comparison, Des Moines established their Human Rights Commission in
1955, Davenport in 1962, Dubuque in 1963, Sioux City and Mason City in 1964, the State of Iowa in
1965, Waterloo 1966 and Ames 1974.
The HRC is made up of nine residents of Iowa City appointed by the City Council. The
Commissioners, all committed to civil rights, reflect a broad cross section of the community, thus
ensuring diversity of ideas and interests. In the appointment process consideration is given to men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups within the City.
Commissioners serve for a three year term.
Meetings
The Commission holds monthly meetings in the Lobby Conference Room at City Hall on the third
Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings are held as needed. The meetings are open to
the public. The meeting site is accessible to persons with wheel chairs.
General Duties
• Disseminate information, educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights, and provide the
enforcement necessary to further the goals of Title 2 (Human Rights Ordinance).
• Cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other agencies or
organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are not inconsistent with those of the Human
Rights Ordinance.
• Coordinate programs designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions.
• Educate the public on illegal discrimination.
Activities and Accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2009
Commissioner and 1St Lieutenant Corey Stoglin, currently deployed to Afghanistan, featured in a
Chicago Tribune article about the war.
Commissioner and Doctoral Student Wangui Gathua recognized in Be Remarkable -The University
of Iowa for her humanitarian efforts in her native Kenya.
Commissioner and Doctoral Student Wangui Gathua recognized at A Celebration of Excellence and
Achievement Among Women, University of Iowa.
Presenter, REACH program at the University of Iowa.
Co-Sponsor, One Community/One Book Project: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Solider by
Ishmael Beah.
Sponsor, Turn Off Your TV and See the Other Africa by C.P. Eze.
Sponsor, 25th Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast.
Hosted, University of Iowa College of Law Student Intern for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Participant, Community of Color Getting Connected, University of Iowa.
Sponsor, Fair Housing and You commercial with the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors.
Co-Sponsor, 60 Years of Human Rights: Is the U.S. Still A Leader.
Presenter, Fair Housing Basics for Landlords.
Co-Sponsor, Marriage Equality Forum.
Committee Member, Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Week Planning Committee, University of
Iowa.
Presenter, University of Iowa Human Rights Class.
Presenter, University of Iowa Introduction to Human Rights Course.
Participant, 4th Annual Connections Kickoff.
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Board Member, University of Iowa Center for Human Rights.
Board Member, ARC of Southeast Iowa.
Board Member, Iowa United Nations Associations.
Committee Member, Disproportionate Minority Confinement.
Committee Member, Department of Human Services African American Advisory Committee.
Committee Member, Cultural Competence Advisory Committee--Iowa City Community School District.
Committee Member, Equity Board--Iowa City Community School District.
Participant, A Toast to Our Communities, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce.
Advisory Board Member, Iowa Accountability Project.
Sponsor, Preventing Harassment in the Workplace.
Sponsor, International Students and Scholars Program (City Channel 4).
Sponsor, Section 8 & Public Housing Program (City Channel 4.)
Sponsor, Arc of Southeast Iowa Program (City Channel 4)
Sponsor, Habitat for Humanity Program (City Channel 4).
Co-Sponsor, Emma Goldman Clinic Choice Dinner Speaker.
Co-Sponsor and Participant, Night of 1,000 Dinners.
Sponsor, Building Blocks to Employment Job Fair (fall and spring).
Sponsor, 5th Annual Youth Human Rights Awards.
Participant, Grillin' and Chillin' on Broadway.
Participant, Where Were You During the Civil Rights Movement? Sharing Memories, Iowa
City/Johnson County Senior Center.
Sponsor, Invisible Slaves: Human Trafficking in the Midwest and United States.
Participant, Lecture & Discussion: Why the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is Inadequate for Eliminating 21St
Century Racial Discrimination.
Co-Sponsor, Civil Society Symposium.
Participant, Cultural Competency Dialogue and Training Series, Iowa City Community School District.
Participant, Cultural Diversity Day.
Participant, Generational Differences.
Co-Sponsor, Decision Day Rally.
Co-Sponsor, From the Heartland to the Holy Land-History and Medicine.
Board Member, The Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities.
Participant, The ARC of Southeast Iowa Chili Supper.
Participant, When the World Spoke Arabic: The Golden Age of Arab Civilization.
Participant, I Just Wanna Holler! Navigating a Predominantly White Institution-Survival, Persistence
and Success Strategies for African American Women, University of Iowa.
Participant, Crash Dialogue, Diversity Focus.
Board Member, E.B. Green Scholarship Committee
Co-Sponsor, Diversity Dialogue Circles: Community Conversations for Change.
Participant, Embracing Tolerance and Diversity, Iowa City & Johnson County Senior Center.
Participant, Meet Eleanor Roosevelt, Iowa United Nations.
Participant, ARC of Southeast Iowa's Annual Awards Banquet.
Participant, North Liberty Girls Circle Eighth Grade Recognition.
Participant, Summer Kick Off.
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Complaint Activity
COMPLAINTS FILED BY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC
Age 10
Color 15
Creed 0
Disability 24
Familial Status 7
Gender Identity 4
Marital Status 4
National Origin 13
Presence/Absence of Dependents 4
Public Assistance Source of Income 5
Race 32
Religion 2
Retaliation 21
Sex 9
Sexual Orientation 3
COMPLAINTS FILED BY AREA
Credit 0
Education 1
Employment 39
Housing 11
Public Accommodation 7
Total Cases Filed 58
RESOLUTIONS
Mediated 2
No Probable Cause 15
Administrative Closure 3
Right To Sue 2
Outside Jurisdiction 15
Referred To Other Agency (Conflict) 13
Withdrawn 2
Lack of Jurisdiction 2
'Total Number of Resolutions 54
'This number would include complaints filed in Fiscal Year 2008 that were closed in Fiscal Year 2009.
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Summary
Employment is still the largest area in which complaints were filed, followed by Housing and Public
Accommodation. In Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2007 -June 30, 2008), there were 29 complaints filed
in the area of Employment. Housing had 7 complaints filed and Public Accommodation had 6
complaints filed.
Race is still the largest characteristic that is cited as the reason for the alleged discrimination, followed
by disability and retaliation. In Fiscal Year 2008, there were 20 complaints alleging racial
discrimination, followed by sex with 19 and disability with 17.
The average number of days it took staff to resolve complaints filed in Fiscal Year 2009 was 173.9
days.
Plans for Fiscal Year 2010
• Continue to work with Housing and Development Services and Housing Authority to identify
impediments to fair housing.
• Public forums on issues pertinent to Human and Civil Rights.
• Continue to advertise in the .Daily Iowan and other newspapers to alert the public that
discrimination is against the law.
• Participate in programs celebrating diversity and providing human rights education.
• Continue to offer forums to educate public on discrimination issues.
• Continue partnerships with other local agencies.
Commission Members
Newman Abuissa, Chair
Dell Briggs, Vice Chair
Diane Day
Kelli Shireen-Fleming
Wangui Gathua
Eric Kusiak
Martha Lubaroff
Yolanda Spears
Corey Stoglin
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library is asemi-autonomous body of nine persons empowered by
state law and city ordinance to act as the governing body of the library. The Board's specific list of
legal responsibilities includes:
• determining the goals and objectives of the Library in order to plan and carry out library
services
• determining and adopting written policies to govern all aspects of the operation of the Library
• preparing an annual budget and having exclusive control of all monies appropriated by the City
Council and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors or given to the library through gifts,
bequests, contracts, grants or awards
• employing a competent staff to administer its policies and carry out its programs
The Board is also an arm of City Government with members appointed by the City Council and its
principal operating funds approved by the City Council. The Board therefore seeks at all times to work
in harmony with City policies in all areas that do not conflict with its statutory powers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
1. Celebrated the Library's fifth year anniversary of the expanded and remodeled facility with a
Be Creative @ Your Library theme and keynote speaker, Jay Walljasper. The Friends
Foundation sponsored the Library's first author in residence, Jack Gantos, as part of the fifth
year anniversary.
2. Reached a milestone of 1.5 million circulations for the year on June 22. This represents a 25%
increase in circulation in the five years since the new building opened.
3. Supported City of Literature organizational efforts and approved Library Director's continued
involvement.
4. Identified and prioritized possible budget cuts during the initial FY10 budget development, and
again in the spring as part of the City Council's FY10 and FY11 budget discussions.
5. All board members supported the Friends Foundation's annual fund. An opportunity for Library
Board and Friends Foundation Board to meet and visit was well attended.
6. Supported ICMA grant application that resulted in funding for ECO Iowa City, a series of
programs planned with the City's recycling coordinator designed to improve environmental
sustainability in Iowa City. Partnered with Summer of the Arts in a Big Read NEH application.
7. Offered new and improved library services by introducing Encore (Catalog Pro) software,
increasing the number of free holds, adding additional Internet access stations, and providing
scanners and a fax machine.
8. Continued development of online content through a website redesign process, additional
funding for online databases, and increasing digital download collections.
9. Improved collections through increased funding, support of a variety of development projects,
and introduction of a console video game collection and circulation of two video game
consoles. Enhanced collection marketing with addition of more display shelves, a "staff picks"
ongoing display, and online promotions.
10. Offered a successful series of "Thinkin Lincoln" events, partnering with eight area
organizations and the Friends Foundation to present 16 programs and nine displays. Events
were well attended.
11. Assisted with local flood recovery efforts by hosting a Small Business Administration
assistance site for a little more than 3 months and made a contribution to the Cedar Rapids
Public Library after the loss of their building and most of their collection.
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12. Reviewed the following library policies:
Community Relations Policy
Public Relations
Cardholder File
Circulation of Materials
Confidentiality of Library Records
Bulletin Board
Public Pamphlet Distribution
Displays
Discussion Rooms
Theft, Defacement or Alteration of Library Materials
Hours of Service
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
1. Respond to City's fiscal constraints by identifying strategic cuts, if required, while
advocating for quality library services.
2. Conduct a process to update the Library's strategic plan.
3. Work with the new City Manager to address Library needs and share with him/her the
important role of the Library in the Iowa City Community.
4. Support Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization.
5. Maintain access to a high quality collection, including online content.
6. Work with the Friends Foundation to establish the Carnegie Society, offer an onsite
donation box, and identify funding for an author in residence.
7. Increase advocacy efforts on behalf of the Library.
8. Negotiate and approve a new AFSCME labor agreement.
9. Incorporate early literacy techniques and materials into Children's Room programming and
facility.
10. Continue to work with community partners, including Summer of the Arts on the Big Read
project, and Iowa City on the ECO Iowa City grant.
11. Update policies as needed.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Thomas Dean, President
Michael Cohen
John Kenyon
William Korf
Thomas Martin
Linzee McCray
Mary New
Meredith Rich-Chappell
Leon Spies
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends and reviews policies, rules, regulations,
ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and cultural functions of the
City, and makes such reports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest. The
Commission also exercises broad responsibility for the development of parks, recreation centers,
playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City, including the creation and appointment of advisory
groups to make studies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
• Received copies of regular monthly reports from the Parks, Forestry, CBD, Recreation and
Cemetery Divisions, providing the Commission with valuable insight into the daily operation of
each division.
• Received monthly reports from the Director on the progress of all-ongoing projects, construction,
etc.
• Conducted annual tour of parks and facilities.
• Recommended to City Council approval of Recreation Division Fees and Charges proposed for
FY09 and tentative proposals for FY11-13.
• Reviewed and prioritized the department's proposed Capital Improvement Projects for FY2010-
2013, and recommended same to City Council.
• Reviewed the department's proposed FY10 operating budget requests.
• Continued efforts to acquire additional personnel to maintain and develop parkland, trails and
open spaces, with emphasis on a Natural Areas Specialist.
• Projects and special events completed in FY09 include:
• July 2008:
o Reviewed Smoke Free Air Act and how it affects parks and public facilities that fall
under the Parks and Recreation Department areas. City Council decided that Parks
and Recreation would follow local legislation in accordance with the new state law. This
law now includes areas adjacent to Parks and Recreation buildings, as well as the
buildings themselves. It was determined by Commission and staff to revisit this subject
in six to twelve months.
o Received regular updates on flood damage to city parks from Park Superintendent and
staff.
o Plans submitted by University of Iowa to raise the level of the boathouse.
o Bids open for Recreation Center roof replacement.
o Completed master plan for Parks and Recreation.
o Initiated development of Sand Lake Recreation Area.
• August 2008
o Efforts to raise funds for Sand Lake Recreation Area begin.
o Pool art for Recreation Center arrives and dedication scheduled for September.
o Complete upgrades to the Mercer Park baseball and softball diamonds.
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• September 2008
o Conducted annual tour. This year did tour with Coralville Parks & Recreation staff.
o Review of final draft of the Parks and Recreation and Trails Master Plan.
o Complete Court Hill Trail project.
• October 2008
o Review of Central Business District Plan with Commission regarding aspects pertaining
to Parks and Recreation.
o Consider and decline proposal by Iowa Wireless to install a monopole in Willow Creek
Park.
• November 2008
o Reviewed and approved request to name new dog park located in Scott Park "Rita's
Ranch."
o Wetherby Splash Pad project discussed. Commission moved to proceed with the
project at a reduced funding level.
• January 2009
o Initiate development of S & G Materials property (Terry Trueblood Recreation Area)
• March 2009
o Commission approves the Iowa City Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Final
Report and Executive Summary as submitted.
o Commission writes letter to City Manager outlining their concerns about the process
taken to move the Iowa City Farmers Market to a downtown location.
o Commission starts outreach to various neighborhoods during their monthly association
meetings.
o City Manager withdraws Vision Iowa Grant Application for the Sand Lake Recreation
Area as it no longer qualifies since the project will not be complete within the two year
guideline. The City will reapply in 2011.
o Commission discusses issues of littering mostly due to no smoking ban and the fact
that there is an increase of cigarette littering on the Pedestrian Mall. Commission
discusses possibility of increasing fines for littering in Iowa City.
o Waterworks Fishing Pier is complete.
April 2009
o Commission recommends renaming Sand Lake Recreation Area the Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area.
May 2009
o Commission discusses review of DogPAC revenue sharing agreement.
o Phase I of construction at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area begins.
o Commission reviewed and endorsed concept plan presented by Carrie Norton to build
a nature shelter in Hickory Hill Park in memory of her late husband, Dee Norton.
o Discussion begins re charging affiliate groups for their facility usage.
June 2009
o Commission approves one year contract proposed between City and JC DogPAC and
will continue with the 90/10 revenue shared (90% to DogPAC, 10% to City).
o Commission recommends quarterly presentations to council regarding Commission
activities.
o Reconstruction of Riverside Festival Stage is complete.
o Completed fishing pier at Waterworks Fishing Pier.
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PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
• Continue working toward the development and implementation of the Master Planning process
• Continue to support efforts to construct abicycle/pedestrian bridge from Peninsula Park to Rocky
Shore.
• Initiate components of the plan for the Sand Hill prairie area.
• Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail: Construction of a separated bridge on the widened piers of North
Dubuque Street's Butler Bridge.
• City Park Shop Repairs: Replace roof and rafters on the old park shop; also rebuild adjacent
retaining wall which was impacted by the flood.
• Trail lighting: Install pedestrian lighting on the trail system in City Park.
• Construct two large park shelters to accommodate park patrons when large tournaments are held
at the soccer park.
• Oakland Cemetery Projects: Resurface specified roads within Oakland Cemetery as part of the
city-wide biennial asphalt resurfacing program in FY2010 and FY2012. Construct a 20'x40'
concrete building with attic trusses to be used for year-round cold storage. Construct a 64 niche
columbarium in the Innocence section of Oakland Cemetery to accommodate ash urns for
cremated infants. Will also include a sculpture of a mother and infant in a rocking chair. Purchased
niches will offset capital costs over a period of several years.
• Waterworks Prairie Park: Continued development of the prairie area adjacent to the Water Plant
on N. Dubuque St. Plans includes park shelter(s), fishing pier, nature trails, and improvements to
canoe/kayak launch area.
• Continue interaction with City Council.
• Continue efforts to increase full-time staff in the Parks, Forestry and CBD Division.
• Continue efforts to improve the Commission's contact with the public.
• Continue and enhance activities of the Parks and Recreation Foundation.
• Continue commitment to and development of trail systems.
• Determine improvements that can be made to parks with small amounts of money.
• Continue efforts to strengthen relationships with the School District and Neighborhood
Associations.
• Continue working relationship with Friends of Hickory Hill Park, Concerned Citizens for Sand
Prairie Preservation, Dog PAC, and other groups to improve park facilities.
COMMISSION MEMBERS DURING FY09 COMMISSION MEMBERS DURING FY10
Matt Pacha, Chairperson
John Westefeld, Vice-Chairperson
David Bourgeois
Craig Gustaveson
Margaret Loomer
Ryan O'Leary
Jerry Raaz
Philip Reisetter
John Watson
John Westefeld, Chairperson
Craig Gustaveson, Vice-Chairperson
David Bourgeois
Lorin Ditzler
Maggie Elliott
Aaron Krohmer
Margaret Loomer
Ryan O'Leary
Jerry Raaz
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the Zoning Commission of the City. Direct surveys and studies to be conducted and maps,
plans, or plats to be made compliant with the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations.
Recommend amendments and supplements to the City Council for the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Chapter and Subdivision Regulations. Make recommendations to the City Council on development
proposals, such as planned developments, subdivisions, street vacations and annexations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
During FY09 the Planning and Zoning Commission held 18 formal and 12 informal meetings. During
the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, the Commission made the following recommendations to
the City Council:
Rezonings: 7 Recommendations for Approval and 1 Recommendation for Denial
Case Number Date Case Summary
REZ08-00005 08/07/08 Denial of a rezoning from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) zone to
High Density Single Family (RS-12) zone for approximately .88 acres of
property located at 442, 446, & 452 Benton Street and 719 & 723
Michael Street.
REZ08-00006 07/03/08 Rezoning to amend the conditional zoning agreement to modify the
concept site plan for approximately 25.16-acres of property in the
Community Commercial (CC-2) zone at 855, 911 & 1001 Highway 1
West. (Wal-Mart)
REZ08-00008 08/21/08 Rezoning from Research Development Park (RDP) zone to Commercial
Office (CO-1) zone for approximately 3.87 acres of property south of
Dodge Street, west of Scott Boulevard. (University of Iowa Community
Credit Union)
REZ08-00010 11/20/08 Rezoning from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-C01) zone
to Commercial Office (CO-1) zone for approximately 1.69 acres of
property at the southeast corner of intersection of Camp Cardinal Road
and Kennedy Parkway. (Southgate Development Services LLC)
REZ08-00011 02/05/09 Rezoning of 18.58 acres from Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single Family (RS-5), a rezoning of
44.29 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) to Low Density Single Family
(RS-5), a rezoning of 82.3 acres from Low Density Single Family (RS-5)
to Planned Development Overlay Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5).
(Country Club Estates Parts 3-8)
REZ08-00012 01/15/09 Rezoning from Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to Planned
Development Overlay Medium Density Single-Family (OPD-8) for 2.97
acres of property located on Hickory Trail, west of First Avenue
(Hickory Pointe)
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REZ09-00001 04/02/09 Rezoning of approximately 23.25 acres of property located along the
300 - 500 blocks of Gilbert Street, the 300 - 700 blocks of Linn Street,
the 200 - 300 blocks of Church Street, the 200 - 500 blocks of Fairchild
Street, and 200 - 400 blocks of Davenport Street from Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) zone to Historic District Overlay/
Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (OHD/RNS-12) zone and from
Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) zone to Historic District
Overlay/Medium Density Single Family (OHD/RS-8) zone. (Northside
Neighborhood Association)
REZ09-00002 03/05/09 Rezoning from Interim Development (ID-1) zone to General Industrial (I-
1) zone for approximately 100 acres of property located on 420th Street
SE, west of Taft Avenue. (Iowa City)
Subdivisions: 2 Recommendation for Preliminary Plat Approval and 1 Recommendation for
Denial
SUB08-00005 08/07/08 Denial of Gate Beautiful, an 11-lot residential subdivision for
approximately .88-acres of property at 442, 446 & 452 Benton Street
and 719 & 723 Michael Street.
SUB08-00010 02/05/09 Country Club Estates Parts 3-8, a 170-lot, 82.3-acre residential
subdivision located on Rohret Road, east of Slothower Road.
SUB08-00011 01/15/09 Hickory Pointe, a 4-lot, 2.97-acre residential subdivision located on
Hickory Trail, west of First Avenue.
Subdivisions: 1 Recommendations for Final Plat Approval
SUB09-00001 05/07/09 Scott-Six Industrial Park, 2nd Addition, a 2-lot, 3.06 acre industrial
subdivision located at 2802 Independence Road. (Preliminary and final
plat)
Annexations: 1 Recommendation for Approval
ANN08-00001/ 11/20/08 Annexation and rezoning from County Residential (R) to Interim
REZ08-00009/ Development Industrial (ID-I) for approximately 179 acres of property
ANN07-00001/ located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa
REZ07-00006 Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft
Avenue.
Site Plans: 1 Approval
08/21/08 Approval of a major site plan for Shelter House, 429 Southgate Avenue
Fringe Area Rezonings: 1 Recommendation for Approval and 1 Recommendation for Denial
CZ09-00002 02/05/09 Denial of a rezoning of 39.92 acres from County Agriculture (A) to
County Residential (R) zone located east of Buchmayer Bend NE and
west of Hwy 1 NE.
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CZ09-00002 04/02/09 Rezoning of 39.92 acres from County Agriculture (A) to County
Residential (R) zone located east of Buchmayer Bend NE and west of
Hwy 1 NE. (Revised)
Fringe Area Conditional Use: 1 Recommendation for Approval
0009-00001 06/18/09 Recommend approval of a Portland Cement Pavement and Asphaltic
Cement Pavement site on 12.74 acres of property on Lot 3 Sharpless
Subdivision located east of 5049 Herbert Hoover Highway NE.
Code Amendments: 5 Recommendations for Approval
08/21/08 Amendments to Article 14-5B, Sign Regulations, to allow limited use of freestanding signs
in the CB-2 Zone, add a definition and standards for entranceway signs, and to clarify the
regulations regarding signs on residential buildings.
10/16/08 Amendments to the Zoning Code, Title 14, to establish a minimum parking requirement for
Household Living Uses in the Central Business (CB-10) zone; to apply the Near Southside
Parking Facility District regulations to any new CB-10 developments in the Near Southside
Neighborhood; and to amend the definition of "household" in the Community Commercial
(CC-2), Central Business Service (CB-2), Central Business Support (CB-5) and Central
Business (CB-10) zones to include not more than three unrelated persons.
12/04/08 Amendments to the Zoning Code Article 14-5A, Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards,
to include minimum parking requirements for Household Living Uses in the Central
Business (CB-10) zone.
04/16/09 Amendments to the Zoning Code to regulate Drinking Establishments and Alcohol Sales
Oriented Retail Uses and to establish minimum spacing requirements between such uses.
05/21/09 Amendments to Title 14, Zoning to add a Business Services land use category; to modify
the street width standard for institutional uses in residential zones; and to clarify applicable
regulations to allow minor modifications to site development standards in the Public Zone.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments: 1 Recommendation for Approval
09/18/08 Adoption of the Central District Plan as an element of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
The Central District extends from the boundary of the Downtown District east to First
Avenue and from Dodge Street and Hickory Hill Park on the north to Highway 6 on the
south.
Plans for Fiscal Year 2010
1) Complete Southeast District Plan
2) Review Central Business Service (CB-2) and Central Business Zone requirements
3) Review open Space Plan/Ordinance
4) Review flood plain regulations
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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
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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
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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
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:
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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.
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.
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Category/Number of Complainants
Age: National Origin:
Under 21 0 US
Over 21 5 Unknown
Unknown 4
Sexual Orientation:
Heterosexual 3
Unknown 6
Gender Identity:
Female
Male
Unknown
Marital Status:
Single 3
Married 1
Unknown 5
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
Religion:
Catholic
Unknown
Color:
4 White 3
5 Black 1
Unknown 5
Sex:
1 Female 1
3 Male 3
5 Unknown 5
Mental Disability:
1 No 1
8 Yes 2
Unknown 6
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PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Public Art Advisory Committee was formed in 1997 after the City Council
established the Iowa City Public Art program initiated by the Arts/Business
Partnership of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. The first meeting of the
Committee was in 1998. The Committee is comprised of seven members who
represent art professionals, the general community and City departments engaged in
projects in which public art may be incorporated. The Committee was charged with
developing the Iowa City Public Art Program, including by-laws for the Committee
and procedures for the commissioning, procurement, maintenance, and
deaccessioning of public art.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
^ Completed the installation of a 22 panel glass art piece Dancing Water by BJ
Katz of Meltdown Glass and Design in the Robert A Lee Recreation Center.
^ Completed the installation of lighting for the artwork Dancing Water.
^ Began discussions regarding an art project in the Water Works Prairie Park and
selected Dale Merrill of Liberty Iron Works in Mt. Vernon Iowa to provide
proposals. The Committee selected a proposal including 3 rotating trees and
proceeded with contract negotiations.
^ Completed the Poetry in Public program for another year increasing the number
of submissions by 15%. A Poetry in Public Art Program was also developed and
promoted with limited participation.
^ Considered proposal for mural project to be completed by Tate High School
students under the supervision of Daniel Kinney, art teacher. Project was
completed in November and was very well received by the neighborhood and
the students as well.
^ Considered a proposal for a second mural project to be completed by Tate High
School students under the supervision of Daniel Kinney, art teacher for the
Creekside Park shelter. The project was coordinated with the Creekside
Neighborhood Association with part of the project completed by both students
and neighbors. Once again, a very successful project.
^ Solicited artists for proposals to install art on both the Peninsula Park rotating
display pad at the eastern terminus of the Iowa River Power Dam Bridge and the
downtown Sculptor's Showcase. Banjolin by Jerry Cowger was selected for the
Downtown Sculptors Showcase and Simple Flighf by Jason Messier was
selected for the Peninsula Park pad. Banjolin was later found to be too fragile
to move and was not installed on the downtown Sculptors Showcase.
^ Continued oversight of Neighborhood Art project by Washington Hills
Neighborhood Association with artist Jill Harper to produce a mosaic bench and
10 mosaic covered plinths to lead the way in Pheasant Hill Park.
^ Considered proposal by John Bacon, principal of Lemme Elementary School to
receive $1000 through the Community Initiated Public Art program to fund a
portion of the "Lemme Leopard: sculpture by John Coyne. The balance of the
project costs (@$7000) were provided by other donors as well as residents of the
Washington Hills Neighborhood Association and Lemme families.
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Hosted a second KIDZTENT at the downtown Artsfest on June 7, soliciting
participating artists to provide donation of their artwork so that children 12 and
under could buy art. Prices were no higher than $5.00. Raised $351.00 which
was donated to Summer of the Arts.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
Future plans and goals for 2010 will be determined at a later date.
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REVIEW, BOARD OF
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Review is established and governed by the Code of Iowa, Chapters 441.31
to 441.44, for the purpose of equalizing assessments by raising or lowering individual
assessments as established by the Assessor. The Board also makes the final rulings
each year on exempt properties.
The Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance issues to the Board of Review a manual
to guide them in their work, along with forms for the original meeting, daily meetings,
and the final meeting. The Board must also file a report on their session with the State
Director of Revenue & Finance within 15 days of adjournment. The Board's meetings
are subject to the open meetings law. The Board also must include in their written
notice to the petitioner the specific reasons for their actions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
The following is a report on the activities of the Iowa City Board of Review since
adjournment on May 22, 2008.
The Iowa City Board of Review met on 6 days during the period of May 1 to May 26,
2009. The Board received a total of 113 petitions. These have been broken down by
classification along with their outcome and are listed below.
40 Residential 28 Upheld 12 Denied
73 Commercial 31 Upheld 42 Denied
113 Total 59 Upheld 54 Denied
For 2009 two commercial property owners filed appeals in District Court. One
District Court appeal from 2007 is still pending.
A new level of appeals was enacted into state law and became effective January 1,
2007. Two commercial properties and one residential property appealed to the Iowa
Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB) for 2009.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
Since the Board of Review hears only protests brought to them by others, there is no
way to predict the amount of work for next year. But, because 2010 is a non-
reassessment year, the workload is expected to be less than the session just finished.
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Center Commission is comprised of seven members with renewable three-
year terms. Six Commission members are appointed by the City Council. The seventh
at-large member must be a Johnson County resident who lives outside of Iowa City.
This person is appointed by a majority vote of the six Council appointees. Duties and
powers of the Commission include serving in an advisory role to the City Council with
regard to the needs of the Senior Center. Commission members make
recommendations with regard to policies and programs and join staff and other
interested persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the
Center. They encourage full participation of senior citizens in Center programs and
activities and work to ensure that the Center is well integrated into the community.
Commissioners encourage partnering with other organizations to meet the needs of
senior citizens; serve in an advocacy role with regard to the needs of senior citizens; and
assist the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
• Reviewed and discussed the findings of the 2008 membership survey that was
organized and completed by the Participant Advisory Committee. Commissioners
discussed findings demonstrating that many participants are attracted to the Center
because of opportunities for social engagement and intellectual stimulation and that
74% of the respondents felt the Center was either very important or important in their
lives. They also noted that the survey demonstrated a desire for lower class fees
and expanded hours of operation, and identified communicating with participants
electronically as an untapped resource. Commissioners commended the Participant
Advisory Committee for their work.
• Carefully reviewed the fiscal year 2010 operational budget, identified areas for
mandated cost-saving reductions, and prioritized the list of possible reductions.
• Approved the discontinuation of the Post newsletter, delivered to members eight
times each year, as a cost saving measure.
• Authorize an increase in the cost of the Center's parking permits from $50 each year
to $75 a year. It is anticipated that this will bring in an additional $5,000 each year.
• Supported incorporating a punch card option in the Center's parking program. The
card provides 20 hours of parking at a cost of $10.
• Continued to monitor and evaluate the success of the participant cost sharing
membership program. While many programs are open to the public, Senior Center
memberships provide people with expanded access to the facility and programming.
During Fiscal Year 2008 memberships climbed to 1217, an increase 329 when
compared to the previous year. Total membership sales generated $28,623 in
operational revenue.
• Acted as the Board of the private non-profit group, Iowa City Senior Center Fund,
Inc., to manage assets in the Iowa City Senior Center Endowment and Iowa City
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Senior Center Charitable Giving Accounts held in the Community Foundation of
Johnson County.
• Requested and received a $62,754.49 transfer from the City-managed Gift Fund to
the Hills Bank account owned by Iowa City Senior Center Fund, Inc. These funds
were undesignated donations and donations designated for the Senior Center
Endowment and Senior Center Charitable Giving Account received in FY08.
Following the transfer, the funds were invested in accordance with donor
designations and allocated by the Board of Iowa City Senior Center Fund, Inc. to
further the goals and mission of the Center.
• Accepted the transfer of $20,296 in annual earnings from the Senior Center
Endowment to support the FY09 operational budget.
• Initiated discussion of future fundraising for the Center's endowment in the wake of
the Attorney General's decision stating any donations made to the Center are legally
donations to the City of Iowa City and must be managed and invested in accordance
with the rules governing donations to the City government.
• Encouraged and received in to the City-managed Gift Fund $13,956 in donations
from bequests, participants, community members and area business to support
current and future operational expenses.
• Encouraged and expressed appreciation for volunteer fundraising efforts like the
annual quilt raffle, the Senior Center Quitters, the telephone recycling project, and the
Holiday Craft Sale. Commissioners were particularly grateful for the dedicated Center
quitters and volunteers who sold raffle tickets for the annual quilt raffle. Three
thousand one hundred and thirty-two dollars ($3,132) were raised to support the
fiscal year 2009 operational budget .
• Monitored the extensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning renovation project
and participated in efforts to keep the participants and community informed of
construction progress.
• Recognized staff efforts in coordinating 453 volunteers who worked a total of 25,413
hours to support Center programming between January 1, 2008 and December 31,
2008. This is the equivalent of $937,575 in wages and almost 13 full time staff.
• Sponsored the Volunteer Recognition Breakfast honoring the volunteers who
supported the operation of the Center during calendar year 2008.
• Supported closure of the infrequently used lapidary program and disposition of the
lapidary equipment in order to provide expanded space for arts and crafts
programming.
• Supported a staff decision to convert the underutilized AARP office on the ground
floor to a multipurpose office shared by the Senior Health Insurance Information
Program, legal counseling, personal counseling, the AARP, and the Johnson County
Task Force on Aging.
• Denied a request by Elder Services, Inc. to expand the nutrition program in this
facility because of the additional expense the expansion would create for the Center
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and the likelihood that extended hours of operation would disrupt Center
programming.
• Monitored the success of the volunteer building supervisor program that was created
to provide trained volunteers to monitor the facility on weekends between 10:30 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m. and weekday evenings between 5 - 7 p.m. The volunteers monitor
the facility on a regular basis and are trained to properly direct visitors during an
emergency.
• Supported Center sponsored special events such as the Member Appreciation
Dinner and the kick-off event for the Iowa City Arts Fest, the Boomer Bash.
• Commended staff efforts in securing a grant through the Community Foundation of
Johnson County to help support start-up costs for a new volunteer program.
• Endorsed staff efforts to develop and implement programming that reaches out to
populations in the city and county that are underrepresented as participants in
Center programming.
• Successfully transitioned to the electronic transmission of Commission meeting
packets.
• Endorsed a new severe weather closing policy that will cancel all programs and
classes when the weather is severe and Iowa City Schools are canceled, but allow
the facility to remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Approved the purchase of a recumbent stair stepper for the aerobics room using
funding provided by Iowa City Senior Center Fund, Inc.
• Reviewed participant tracking records and made recommendations to increase the
accuracy of the participant counts.
• Provided regular updates to the members of the Iowa City Council and Johnson
County Board of Supervisors on Senior Center issues, .activities, and programs and
wrote a monthly column reporting on Commission activities for posting on the Center's
webpage.
• Supported staff in hosting the Positive Aging Conference offered by the University of
Minnesota and presented in this area through an interactive simulcast.
• Supported promotional efforts to increase membership and educate the community
about Center programs and services.
• Approved and commended staff efforts to develop innovative programming and to
participate in community-based initiatives, partnerships, and organizations that
support successful aging.
• Supported staff efforts to provide meaningful learning experiences for University of
Iowa students who pursued opportunities at the Center as a part of their academic
training. These students represented diverse academic areas including Aging
Studies, Social Work, Nursing and Multi-media.
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PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
• Monitor the effectiveness of all fundraising activities; identify and cultivate potential
supporters and contributors. Develop new strategies to promote donations to Senior
Center Endowment held in the Community Foundation of Johnson County.
• Monitor the accumulation and use of funds held in the City-managed Gift Fund.
• Participate in and support the comprehensive self-assessment process outlined in the
standards for national accreditation of senior centers.
• Actively solicit donations to support the Center's current and future programming.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility in the management of Senior Center donations held by
Iowa City Senior Center Fund, Inc. the Senior Center's Charitable Giving Account, and
Senior Center Endowment. The latter two accounts are maintained in the Community
Foundation of Johnson County.
• Promote a positive awareness of the Senior Center and aging in general throughout
the community.
• Continue to support community partnerships to enrich programming and participation
in community activities that promote recognition of the Center as a valuable downtown
resource for seniors and other members of Johnson County.
• Further strengthen mechanisms for meaningful participant and community involvement
in the operation of the Senior Center.
• Support staff efforts to update the Operational Handbook.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Jay Honohan, Chair
Sarah Maiers*, Vice-Chair
Nancy Wombacher, Secretary
Mercedes Bern-Klug
Chuck Felling
Michael Lensing,
Charlotte Walker
* Appointed by Senior Center Commission
All other members appointed by the Iowa City City Council
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Telecommunications Commission (ICTC) is a City commission comprised
of five Iowa City residents and is mandated to facilitate and to regulate the smooth and
effective development and operation of the City's Broadband Telecommunications
Network (BTN), the City's cable television system, as well as advise on
telecommunications related matters. The Commission makes its recommendations to
City Council in matters pertaining to the BTN, resolves disputes about the operation of
the BTN, conducts periodic evaluations of the BTN operations, and in general facilitates
BTN use by citizens of Iowa City, which includes the promotion and facilitation of the
access channels and community programming.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2009
Ongoing review of Federal and State legislative and regulatory activity related to cable
television and other telecommunications industries.
Continued to support and work with relevant national organizations regarding legal
challenges to FCC rule making related to the local franching authority's rights and
responsibilities.
Monitored legal developments affecting Iowa City's cable TV franchise.
Monitored the local impact of the move of broadcast television signals from analogue to
digital transmission.
Continued the process of the Triennial Review of the current cable television franchise
agreement with Mediacom.
Oversaw basic cable rate and equipment regulation.
Oversaw the activities of the local cable access channels and worked to improve the
quality and number of local programs.
Oversaw the renegotiation of the contract to provide public access training, production,
and program distribution services to Iowa City.
Reviewed subscriber cable TV complaints reported by Cable TV Administrator.
Reviewed Cable TV related funds, including the cable TV pass through and PATV funds.
Oversaw the distribution of pass through funds to the Community Television Group.
Received monthly program and progress reports from the Cable TV Administrator, City
Channel 4, InfoVision Channel 5, Library Channel 10, Kirkwood's Channel 11, PATV
Access Channel 18, Educational Channel 21, Senior Citizen Television (SCTV) and the
University of Iowa Channel 17.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Established in November of 2005, by Resolution #05-371, the Iowa City Youth Advisory
Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council. Resolution #
08-344 amended the by-laws on December 2, 2008, and required that all members be
currently enrolled in an Iowa City high school or high school equivalent. Four members
shall represent City, Regina, Tate, and West high schools. The three remaining
members shall be at large. All members of the Commission shall be residents of Iowa
City, and staggered two year terms begin January 1. The Council shall choose one
council member to serve as the Council liaison and one council member to serve as an
alternate liaison. Said liaison shall attend the Commission meetings.
The mission of the Youth Advisory Commission is to promote understanding and
awareness of Iowa City among Iowa City youth; allow a select group of youth to help
make decisions concerning them and their peers; enable youth members to utilize and
expand on their leadership abilities to serve as a mechanism for communication
between youth and adults in Iowa City; and create a bridge whereon youth and adults
can develop partnerships.
The Iowa City Youth Advisory Commission will empower, engage, and foster youth
participation in its local community; more specifically to provide a "sounding board" for
youth issues affecting the Iowa City community youth.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
Meetings
The YAC holds monthly meetings and special meetings as necessary. During the
reporting period the Board scheduled eighteen meetings; holding thirteen and
rescheduling five due to lack of quorum.
Accomplishments/Presentations/Projects
Prepared budget and appeared before Council on request
Developed new projects:
- Recognition (scholarship)
- Back to School Blowout
- Youth Arts Initiative
Coordinated, designed, and staffed Sudan booth at the Arts Fest Global Village
Revised by-laws
Participated in Council Citizenship Awards (2008)
Publicized and awarded Youth Empowerment Grant
Goals for FY2010
Implementation of four new projects (Recognition; Back to School Blowout; Youth Arts
Initiative; and Iowa City Rides)
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BOARD MEMBERS
Maison Bleam /Patrick Diamitani (At-Large)
Michelle Han (West)
Michael Nelson /Vacant (Tate)
Danielle Malatek /Jerry Gao (At-Large)
Hannah Green (Regina)
David Segar / Luan Heywood (City)
Lin Weeks / Zach Wahls (At-Large)
Ross Wilburn, Council Liaison
Connie Champion, Alternate Council Liaison
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Marian Karr
From: Doug Elliott [doug.elliott@ecicog.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 2:29 PM
To: ECICOG Express Subscribers (E-mail)
Subject: Latest Issue of ECICOG Express
Importance: High
Attachments: SEPT-OCT XPRESS09.pdf
The latest issue of the ECICOG Express, the agency's electronic newsletter, is attached. If you'd prefer not to
receive this publication, reply to this email and request your name be removed from the mailing list.
Please note that the Legislative Open House has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Douglas D. Elliott
Executive Director
ECICOG
700 16th Street NE, Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
319.365.9941, ext. 122
319.365-9981 (fax)
www_ ecicog.org
10/7/2009
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2009
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ECICOG launches new housing construction programs
As part of ongoing recovery efforts in response to the floods of 2008, ECICOG, in conjunction with the Iowa Department of
Economic Development (IDED), is now offering a new home construction program. Eligible persons are offered acquisition
assistance of up to 30% of the purchase price of a newly constructed home in the cities of Palo, North Liberty, Tiffin, Coralville,
Hills, Lone Tree and Riverside in the form of a five-year forgivable loan. There will be 54 new homes constructed in the greater
Iowa City metro-area and available for sale under this program, and 12 homes available for construction in Palo. The program will
be administered by the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County in Johnson County and Washington County, and by ECICOG in Palo.
Purchase prices of homes will range from $]29,900 to $180,000. Builders
and developers participating in the program are offering a variety of types and _ ~ -~
styles of housing-various sizes and units with various numbers of bedrooms
and bathrooms; all within the cost limitation. Manufactured single-family ~ I n
dwelling units are permissible providing they are affixed to a permanent ~ ' `-_ `_-_'
foundation and will be taxed as real property upon completion. Condominium ~ ~` _ ___ -
style single-family projects for individual homeownership are also permissible.
An initial round for accepting applications closed on September 30. However, ~:._ _ _! _ :~
the program will be re-opened for applications once all those received in ~ ~
September are processed. For additional information, and to prepare for the
next application round, refer to the ECICOG website at http://www~.ecicog.org/ A.. ,, - ,,
newhomes, or contact Kristine Chaifos (ext. 135) at ECICOG. ~~~
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Housing repair assistance available in
Linn and Johnson counties
Through partnerships with the Federal Home Loan Bank
(FHLB), local housing organizations, and local banks,
ECICOG can provide assistance for home repairs to
qualifying residents of Linn and Johnson Counties.
Assistance is provided in the form of a forgivable loan
(in most cases, up to $5,000), and can be used for repairs
such as a new furnace, siding, windows, roofing, and
improving accessibility. For more information, contact
Diana Stromer (ext. 123) at ECICOG.
This program is made possible in Johnson County
by:
ECICOC
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
Hills Bank & Trust
And in Linn County by:
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HousingFundfor Linn County
Guaranty Bank & Trust
A housing plan for the new construction program in Palo.
FEMA approves hazard mitigation plans
Several local hazard mitigation plans, which were prepared by
ECICOG, have recently been approved by FEMA.
Hilary Copeland, ECICOG planner and GIS specialist, has
prepared approved plans for the Cities of Iowa City, Coggon,
and Coralville, and Johnson County. In its review of the Coggon
plan, FEMA noted the plan is "a good model for small town
plans." In each case, a local committee guided the planning
process.
Copeland is also currently working on amulti-jurisdictional
plan in Jones County and local plans for the Cities of North
Liberty and Wellman.
Legislative open house set
The annual Legislative Open House will take place on Tuesday, November 17,
at Coralville City Hall, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
.Sponsored by ECICOG, the Lowa League of Cities, the Iowa State Association
of Counties, and the City of Coralville, the open house provides an opportunity
for elected officials and interested citizens to meet one-on-one with state
legislators. 6~om the EC[COG region. A formal question and answer session
allowsindividual legislators the opportunity to share their views on important
issues for the upcoming session.
Additional details will be sent out closer to the date, so mark your calendars!
2008 Legislative Open House
October l5 Iowa Waste Exchange Quarterly Meeting, ECICOG
offices, 700 16th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 10:00 a.m.
October 20 ECICOG RLF Advisory Committee Meeting, ECICOG
off ces, 700 16a' Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 2:00 p.m.
October 29 ECICOG Board of Directors Meeting, ECICOG Offices,
700 16`" Street NE, Cedar Rapids, 1:00 p.m.
November 11 ECICOG offices closed in observance of Veteran's Day
holiday
November l2 ECICOG Solid Waste TAC Meeting, location TBA,
1:00 p.m.
November 17 ECICOG Board of Directors Meeting, Coralville City
Hall, 1512 7"' Street, Coralville, 2:00 p.m.
Legislative Open House, Coralville City Hall, 1512 7"'
Street, Coralville, 4:00 p.m.
ECICOG was established in 1973 to promote regional
cooperation and provide professional planning
services to local governments in Benton, Iowa,
Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington Counties.
ECICOG also provides solid waste planning services
to Tama County and transportation planning services
to Cedar County.
Members of the ECICOG
Board of Directors:
Lu Barron Don Magdefrau
Connie Champion Adam Mangold
Leo Cook Charles Montross
Bill Daily David Plyman
Gary Edwards Ed Raber
Don Gray Ben Rogers
Dennis Hansen Sally Stutsman
Ann Hearn David Verrnedahl
Henry Herwig (Chair) Larry Wilson
Marty Kelzer Linda Yoder
Linda Langston
ECICOG Staff EXT
Doug Elliott, Executive Director 122
Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant 120
Mary Rump, Transportation Services 1.28
Robyn Jacobson, Transportation Services 134
Gina Johnson, Mobility Manager 137
Hilary Copeland, GIS Services 125
Chad Sands, AICP, Comm. Development 127
Adam Ralston, Comm. Development 133
Gary Hughes, Comm. Development 129
Rob Arnold, Housing Services 124
Jennifer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning 131
Kristin Simon, Solid Waste Planning 126
vacant, Iowa Waste Exchange 121
Kristine Chiafos, Disaster Recovery 135
Tracy DeKoter, Disaster Recovery 130
Diana Stromer, Program Assistant 123
Melanie Riley, Disaster Recovery 138
East Central Iowa
Council of Governments
700 16th Street NE, Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
(319)365-9941
Fax: (319)365-9981
e-mail: ecicog@ecicog.org
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EAST CENTRAL IOWA
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical Center
Iowa City, IA 52246
September 23, 2009 In Reply Refer To: 584/006
Mrs. Regenia Bailey
Mayor of Iowa City
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Dear Mayor Bailey,
The purpose of this fetter is to invite you to the 2009 Military Affairs Veterans Day Banquet. The
banquet will be held at the Riverside Casino and Convention Center in Riverside, Iowa on
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Veterans Day. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social
hour beginning at 5:30 p.m.
This year's speaker is Major General Chuck Teeter. MG Teeter was born on 13 March 1936 in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A graduate of Shattuck School, Faribault, Minnesota, he attended the
United States Military Academy graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
He later earned his Master of Science degree in Finance from George Washington University.
He is also a graduate of the Field Artillery School Basic and Advanced Courses, the United
States Army Command and General Staff College and the United States Army War College.
Also this year's Hayek Award winner is John Dane. John does not know yet but I'm sure will
find out soon no matter how quiet we try to keep it. Your presence has always been enjoyed
and appreciated and adds tremendously to the event. Please join us as we honor those who
are serving and those who have served this country and sacrificed in so many ways securing
the rights and freedoms we all enjoy!
I can be contacted at (319) 339-7104 to confirm your reservation.. I look forward to seeing you
there!
Sincerely, ~,-,
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Kirt A. Sicke ~
Public Affairs Officer and ~
Vice President, Johnson County Military Affairs Committee -
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MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE
CITY OF CORALVILLE, THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, THE IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS:
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Discussion/ITpdate of the Following ............................................................................................... 1
Trails: (Johnson County) .............................................................................:...................... 1
Justice Center. (Johnson County and City of Iowa City) ................................................... 3
Juvenile Delinquency Community Concerns and School Violence: (Johnson County and
Iowa City) ..................................................................................................................... 4
Curfew Regulations: (City of Iowa City) ........................................................................... 5
Upcoming Budgets, Including Forecasts from Assessors: (Johnson County) .................... 8
Waiver of FY10 Property Taxes for Flood Related Buyout Properties: (City of Iowa
City) ............................................................................................................................. 8
Opening of 09-10 School Year: (Iowa City Community School District) ......................... 9
Capital Projects: (Iowa City Community School District) ............................................... 10
School Boundaries and Redistricting Process: (Johnson County and Iowa City
Community School District) ...................................................................................... 10
Areas of Potential Collaboration for Governmental Entities: (Johnson County and Iowa
City Community School District) .............................................................................. 12
Date and Time of Next Meeting ....................................................................................... 14
Chairperson Neuzil called the joint meeting to order in the Johnson County Health
and Human Services Building at 4:02 p.m. Coralville City Council members present
were: Henry Herwig and Mayor Jim Fausett. Iowa City City Council members present
were: Mayor Regenia Bailey, Connie Champion, Amy Correia, Matt Hayek, Ross
Wilburn, and Mike Wright. Iowa City School Board members present were: Toni Cieek,
Mike Cooper, and Patti Fields. Johnson County Board of Supervisors members present
were: Pat Harney, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan. North Liberty City
Council members present were: Mayor Tom Salm, Coleen Chipman, Chris Hoffman, and
Gerry Kuhl.
Other City and County officials and staff present were: County Attorney Janet Lyness,
County Treasurer Tom Kriz, Coralville City Manager Kelly Hayworth, North Liberty City
Administrator Ryan Heiar, Iowa City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes, Iowa City Interim City
Manager Dale Helling, Iowa City City Clerk Marian Karr, Johnson County Council of
Governments Executive Director John Yapp, Johnson County Council of Governments
Assistant Transportation Planner Kris Ackerson, Board of Supervisors Executive
Assistant Andy Johnson, and County Auditor's Recording Secretary Nancy Tomkovicz.
DISCUSSION/UPDATE OF THE FOLLOWING
Trails: (Johnson County)
Informal Minutes: September 16, 2009/ page 2
Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) Assistant Transportation Planner
Kris Ackerson said the most notable update is that the Conservation Board has acquired a
large parcel of property and a trail easement between the City of Tiffin and Half Moon
Road. He said this will be a significant linkage in the Clear Creek Trail which now runs
from Iowa City to Coralville. Coralville is finishing their connection to Interstate 380.
The City of Tiffin has already received funding for its connection to Interstate 380 so with
the Conservation linkage, there will almost be a complete trail from Iowa City to Tiffin,
and possibly to Kent Park in the future. This trail will exceed the length of the Iowa
Corridor Trail once it is completed.
Ackerson provided a handout listing the grant applications that JCCOG has received
to date for the month of September 2009. He said the City of Coralville applied for
funding to implement Wayfinding signs on all of the trails and bike routes. This is a joint
application with all of the cities and if funded, should help improve the access of the
trails. Ackerson said the City of Iowa City submitted three applications. The most
notable is a project to construct a trail around Sand Lake which is now Terry Trueblood
Park on Sand Road and South Gilbert Street.
Ackerson said the City of North Liberty has applied for funding to construct a trail
along Dubuque Street through town that would link up with the County's trail south along
Dubuque Street to Iowa City. It would pass Penn Elementary School, go through Penn
Meadows, and north out of town to connect with the County's either grade separated trail
or paved shoulders which are proposed to extend all the way to Sugar Bottom Road. This
will eventually link Iowa City to Sugar Bottom. The City of Iowa City has adopted the
Metro Bicycle Master Plan and the Board of Supervisors is considering doing the same.
Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey asked about the timeline for the Clear Creek Trail to
Tiffin. Ackerson responded that the City of Coralville has a couple of miles to complete.
He said they received a Federal Recreation Trails grant in 2008 and are continuing to
construct the trail to the ball fields. He said depending on funding, he imagines the
project will be completed in five to eight years, and it is possible the trail will connect the
ball fields to the City of Tiffin.
Stutsman said JCCOG will be making a determination in December 2009 and, there
are quite a few more projects and funds available so there will be tough decisions to
make. Neuzil asked Ackerson to explain the Wayfinding signs and why rural Johnson
County was not eligible for that form of funding. Ackerson said Wayfinding signs are
signs that tell the direction and distance to particular destinations. He said because they
have developed an extraordinary number of trails in the last 15 years, the trails are
becoming harder to navigate. The signs will help make it easier for people to get from
one town or community to the next. Ackerson said JCCOG funds are eligible for projects
within the urbanized area. The County was not eligible for JCCOG funds, but will be
eligible for East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) funds and
Transportation Enhancement funds. Applications are due in December 2009.
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Justice Center: (Johnson County and City of Iowa City)
Harney said the Justice Center is a priority for the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors. He said the preferred location for the facility is the area downtown, next to
the present Courthouse. When the Press-Citizen property came up for sale, Novak
Design Group looked at the property and advised the Board that it could be easily
retrofitted to a j ail facility and that would save the County quite a bit of money. The
Board has engaged Novak Design Group to do further research and compare costs
between building a new facility downtown and on the Press-Citizen property.
Harney said the Press-Citizen building looked attractive because it is approximately
an 11 acre site. The Press-Citizen property has recently been sold and he has been in
contact with the developers. Harney said the developers are still interested in the County
pursuing the facility. He said he will be meeting with them along with the Criminal
Justice Facilities Subcommittee. If Novak's report shows that the cost is equitable
between the Press-Citizen site and downtown, the preference is to keep the facility
downtown.
Harney said security is one of the biggest issues for the Courthouse and it needs to be
remodeled, as does the Jail. Neuzil said they want to encourage everyone who has not
been attending the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) meetings, to
consider coming, or at least participate in the subcommittees. He said there are four
subcommittees that are part of the CJCC: Facilities, Grants and Funding, Alternatives and
Treatments, and Public Information and Outreach. Each subcommittee has been assigned
a particular goal for the upcoming meeting in October 2009.
Neuzil said the Facilities Subcommittee will be talking to the new owners of the
Press-Citizen to discuss the options available. The Grants and Funding Subcommittee
recently met to look at the funding streams and mechanisms that it will take to pay for the
facility. This includes having the County save some money, not only to potentially
acquire property but to be sure they have a better bond rating when they have to ask
voters for approval. The Alternatives and Treatments Subcommittee will be looking at
space needs for providing additional alternatives and treatments. The Information and
Outreach Subcommittee will be discussing the pros and cons of constructing a Justice
Center versus a jail and courthouse as separate facilities. Neuzil said the CJCC meets on
the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. and will be meeting in the Health and
Human Services Building until the remodeling project is completed in the Administration
Building.
Neuzil said one of the weaknesses they have right now is in the area of participation
from law enforcement. They would like to see law enforcement officers involved with
public outreach to consider being a part of one of the subcommittees. Iowa City City
Council Member Matt Hayek asked, in reference to the cost comparisons, who will
decide what the measurements will be and what comparisons to make. Hayek asked if
that would be the Board of Supervisors, a group of committees, consultants, or a
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combination. Neuzil responded that ultimately policy or decision making will come from
the Board of Supervisors. He said planning is done within the CJCC and its
subcommittees, who then make recommendations to the Board. This is what the Board of
Supervisors did in the preliminary analysis of the Press-Citizen property. The Facilities
Subcommittee met, and then a majority of the Board of Supervisors was willing to
research that further. He said it is on hold right now until the Facilities Subcommittee has
had an opportunity to meet with the developer.
Hayek asked if they anticipate the measurements will be purely engineering and
architectural concerning bricks and mortar, or will the comparison be broader than that.
Harney said they will be broader and will actually include the ongoing operational costs
such as transportation for the Court system. He said he misspoke earlier when he said the
Press-Citizen had been purchased. There is a contract agreement for the facility, but the
purchase has not been made because they have some details to work out.
Juvenile Delinquency Community Concerns and School Violence: (Johnson County
and Iowa City)
Johnson County Social Services Coordinator Amy Correia said the County has an
appointed board called the County Juvenile Justice Youth Development Policy Board
(Policy Board) with representatives from all of the communities including the Iowa City
Community School District (ICCSD), Clear Creek Amana Community School District
(CCASD), law enforcement, the County Attorney's Office, as well as social service
providers, community members, and parents. Correia provided the group with the FY10
Action Plan. She said this board was initiated 12 or 13 years ago when a Federal grant
was received which required amulti-disciplinary board to respond to issues of juvenile
crime and delinquency, to prevent and intervene, and reduce juvenile crime and
delinquency. Over the years those Federal dollars have slowly reduced down to zero.
Correia said the Board of Supervisors provides $200,000 each year to support juvenile
delinquency and prevention programming, and, the Policy Board makes recommendations
to the Board of Supervisors on funding and provides oversight of the money. Also in
2009 there was a competitive grant making process to respond to priority issues. The
handout lists the current programs that are in place. The Big Brothers Big Sisters School
Buddy program is partially funded with these grant dollars. There are School Buddies
programs in elementary schools in the ICCSD as well as CCASD for kindergarten
through sixth grade. There are about 200 volunteers who are going through the
orientation for this school year.
Correia said a new program that began in Johnson County in 2008, mostly funded
through a grant from the Iowa Department of Public Health to the Community
Corrections Improvement Association, is a Children of Promise mentoring program. She
said there are some County dollars in that as well as some other State funding that is
coming to the County through the Decategorization program. This program is mentoring
for youth ages 12 to 17 through community matches and they are looking at providing
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mentors for youth who have a parent involved in the penal system, either incarcerated, on
probation, or parole. Correia said kids who experience troubled family life are at greater
risk of becoming involved in the criminal legal system. The Children of Promise
program is a way to give positive mentoring and support to families and, to the non-
offending parent for their children. That program currently has approximately 20 matches
with 17 youth on the waiting list.
Correia said that kids waiting for matches are involved in group programming
through collaboration with the Bethel AME Church and Faith United Church of Christ.
Correia said there is former leader in the ICCSD who is trying to get some positive
groups started by organizing a Boys to Men group. The program also funds substance
abuse counseling at City High, West High, and Solon and Tiffin high schools. MECCA
provides on-site substance abuse counseling for youth who have charges of Operating
While Intoxicated or possession. They may have other issues that are interrupting their
academic learning or behavior in the classroom and this is a resource for them at school
and a gateway to other services in-the community if they need them.
Correia said the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County are receiving funding for
after school programming targeting southeast Iowa City and Pheasant Ridge
neighborhood. This involves aparent/family component as well as academic support,
youth leadership, and skill development. She said United Action for Youth receives
funding to support efforts to provide skill building workshops, arts workshops in
community locations around the County, and helps fund youth center activities in Iowa
City and Solon.
Correia said the Policy Board held a brainstorming session at the August 2009
meeting to begin strategizing responses to current issues in the media in Iowa City. The
small group is available as a resource to governmental bodies to look at policies and
practice, to do the research on policy related to curfew, to look at what works and what
does not work related to prevention or intervention programs, and bring that information
forth.
North Liberty City Council Member Chris Hoffman asked for a copy of Correia's
handout. Correia said it is available on-line at the Johnson County website on the Social
Services Department page with a link to the Juvenile Justice Youth Development
Program.
Curfew Regulations: (City of Iowa City)
Bailey said the City of Iowa City put this item on the agenda because they are
interested in hearing from other communities regarding curfews. She said the first
reading of the curfew ordinance passed on September 15, 2009. It is modeled after the
ordinance in Coralville and it includes exceptions for school activities and other
appropriate activities as well as a tiered approach based on age. The older the youth, the
later they get to stay out. Bailey said the Iowa City City Council is interested in hearing
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from other cities that have curfews and about their positive and negative experiences.
The Council is particularly interested in how other cities address issues of juvenile
delinquency and other challenges, and how the ordinance is enforced.
Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett said they have had the ordinance on the books for a long
time, as long as he can remember. He said he is sure they have had some problems with
it over time, but nothing that he recalls. He said he talked with Coralville Police Chief
Barry Bedford who indicated that it works really well. It is very rarely that they have to
enforce it by making arrests. That usually happens if kids who are asked to go home start
causing a problem and do not go home. In some cases officers do have to write citations
but it is very rare.
Coralville City Council Member Henry Herwig said it is a tool that provides an
opportunity to intervene and find out what is going on. He said officers use the ordinance
with discretion. Iowa City City Council Member Ross Wilburn asked if Fausett or
Herwig know of the challenges with enforcing a tiered system. Wilburn said he saw a
report on the local news with a Waterloo police captain. Wilburn said that Waterloo had
a multi-tiered system and the captain said it was a nightmare to enforce and a challenge to
verify ages. Officers were being held off the street, so they made a change to have a 16
and under ordinance. Fausett said Coralville has a tiered system and he asked Coralville
City Manager Kelly Hayworth to respond.
Hayworth said they really have not had an issue because primarily once the contact is
made with the youth, 99% of the time they do not argue about the age or where they
should be, they just go home. That is the response they typically want to see. He said
Coralville police have never gotten into age verification issues. Hayworth reiterated that
it is a tool for the police department to stop youth, discuss why they are where they are,
and it has been very successful. There have been times when the police officer will
deliver the youth to their homes and, more than likely the response from the parents is
very positive as well. Hayworth said they have not had complaints and it has been
successful.
Wilburn asked if they have tracked information as to how many end up with some
type of further investigation versus how many just go home. Hayworth said they do not
typically keep records on curfew violations except if citations are issued. He said based
on his discussions with the police department, there are very few times a citation is
issued. The youth either go home by themselves or the police take them home. Wilburn
asked when citations do occur, do they track any demographic information about the
youth. Hayworth said he would have to check but he doubts it very much.
North Liberty Mayor Tom Salm said North Liberty has had a curfew since 1988. He
said it is similar to Coralville's in that it is a tiered system. The curfew for youth under
age 18 is midnight, and for 16 and under is 10:30 p.m. They just brought the ordinance
before the North Liberty City Council to update some of the language in the ordinance.
Salm said they do have issues with some of the youth in town, typically the same youth.
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He said while it has not been a major issue, he has received requests in the last month or
two from citizens asking the City to more strictly enforce the curfew because there are a
fair number of youth wandering the streets late at night. Wilburn asked if North Liberty
collects any demographic information. Salm said he believes not.
Wilburn said he would be interested in gut reactions from the police chiefs or,
comparable impacts on crime and behavior. An important consideration is whether the
curfew is effective. Wilburn said it is one thing to say it is a tool, but asked is the tool
working. Fausett said Bedford would be happy to send any information he has. Hoffinan
said part of the change North Liberty made to their ordinance deals with how citations are
issued. The intent was not to clog up the Juvenile Court system, so that the infraction
was not something that got them in court right away, but rather an intermediate step so
the officer on duty had an opportunity to do some old fashioned policing. Hoffman said
later on in the process, if the juvenile is so inclined to continue to be a problem, then a
citation maybe issued.
North Liberty City Council Member Gerry Kuhl said the change to North Liberty's
ordinance will allow them to use simple misdemeanor or municipal infraction and they
issue warnings first. Herwig said it is worth pointing out there have been several attempts
and ongoing events where the police department has had a chance to interact with the
junior high and other students that are in town for various activities. He said when an
officer knows the kids, and can call them byname that can diffuse a lot of things.
Iowa City City Council Member Connie Champion said the way North Liberty and
Coralville are using their curfew ordinance is exactly how she envisions Iowa City police
using it. She said she likes the idea of not giving a citation with the understanding that
they could eventually be given a citation or take the kid home. This is exactly how the
curfew worked when she was a kid. The police did not arrest the youth but they did take
them home. Champion said they also talked about not having a fine but rather
community service, however, that is up to the Judge.
Sullivan said there are some places where perhaps the County has not communicated
as well as they could have, such as regarding the Justice Center. He feels the curfew
discussion is a place where he was frustrated with the City of Iowa City. He had
questions in terms of what this means to the County because everything is interrelated.
The County funds Juvenile Detention at almost $500,000 per year. Sullivan said he
spoke with County Attorney Janet Lyness and she does not feel the curfew will be a big
issue whether the Council goes forward or not. He was just concerned in terms of
communication. He wanted to have some dialogue before a vote occurred and he is not
sure why that did not happen. Sullivan said there have been breakdowns in
communication periodically and the County is guilty of it too.
Champion said the letters were informative. Bailey said Lyness was involved with
the City's staff as the ordinance was being drafted and they had a very good description in
a work session about the difference between curfew infractions and where they go
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through the system, versus other kinds of juvenile infractions. Sullivan said he did not
know that. Bailey said her staff does a very good job of using the resources in the County
and she knows those materials were copied to Lyness. She said she spoke with Lyness
and received feedback regarding her level of involvement and felt very comfortable and
confident that the County had been in the loop. Bailey said whether that information
made it to other places in the County, she cannot say, but she knows the City uses the
resources of the County and the County Attorney's Office.
Harney asked what the process is for repeat offenders. Lyness said curfews are
handled as municipal infractions or simple misdemeanors, not as juvenile delinquency. A
child could not be taken to detention for a violation of curfew so this would not impact
the detention center numbers. If children are on probation for other offenses, most of
them have a curfew put into affect regardless of whether the municipality where they live
has a curfew ordinance. A violation of curfew set by their Probation Officer could lead to
detention. She said she spoke with Bedford and also based on her experience with
misdemeanor court, she has not seen that charge on the docket very much.
Upcoming Budgets, Including Forecasts from Assessors: (Johnson County)
County Treasurer Thomas Kriz said both assessors were impressed by the final
figures. There was more growth in the County and City than they expected. There was
sizeable growth of almost 5.5% in the rural areas, and in the Iowa City area the growth
was 2.64%, and overall 4.18%. Kriz said this points out how fortunate they are to be in
Johnson County with a vibrant community. Even with the down turn in many areas and
the floods, things continue to happen with new construction. Kriz said things that will
skew this a little bit are TIF areas. In some cases the taxable value will be greater as the
roll-back changes from year to year. It is a good report and they will get it out as soon as
possible to help everyone with budgeting. Neuzil said it is good news that the County
and community are seeing growth compared to a number of other communities across the
state and nation dealing with severe deficits.
Waiver of FY10 Property Taxes for Flood Related Buyout Properties: (City of Iowa
City)
Iowa City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes said Iowa City is in the process of purchasing
approximately 40 properties under the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP) buyout. The City closed on approximately seven of those prior to the end of
FY09. She said part of the reason for this was because the State Code provides if a City
or governmental entity buys property mid-year, the first part of that year the taxes are
prorated to the homeowner. For the rest of the year the City is responsible for the
payment of those taxes. Dilkes said Iowa City has what the State Code calls a token tax
liability. There is no tax sale when it comes to City property. Unlike for private owners,
when the City owns the property and the taxes are not paid the taxes are abated. Dilkes
said she has talked with Assistant County Attorney Andy Chappell about this and thinks
the abatement could be handled administratively in the event the Iowa City City Council
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decided not to pay those taxes. As staff, they have decided the City Council will have to
have a discussion on this issue.
Neuzil asked if it is an eligible abatement. Dilkes said yes. Neuzil said the Board has
respected the wishes of the City of Iowa City, City of Coralville, City of North Liberty,
and ICCSD that they will not be abating any flood related taxes. The Johnson County
Board of Supervisors just recently denied an abatement request. Neuzil asked if Dilkes
remembers whether they did this in 1993. Dilkes said it would only apply in a buyout
situation where the City acquires property mid-year that is not in the right-of--way. They
have time to deal with the issue because they are talking about this year's taxes that are
not due until September 2010 and March 2011, and they are only talking about
approximately $36,000 in tax liability.
Stutsman asked if the City would be the biggest benefactor of the tax liability
revenue, with the ICCSD to follow. Dilkes said yes. Champion asked if they have dealt
with this in Coralville. Hayworth said their intent was to pay the taxes because they
would get back their percentage, which is a pretty small amount, and the rest would go to
the ICCSD, the County, and other entities. Harney asked if taxes are due at the time they
take title to the property. Dilkes said no, if the City closes on a piece of property on
September 1, 2009, those taxes are not due yet so they pro-rate the first half based on the
previous year's taxes to the property owner. The new property owner, the City in this
case, becomes responsible for them when the taxes come due the following year.
Stutsman left at 4:56 p.m.
Sullivan said he likes the fact that they have not granted abatements. If there is an
administrative option that allows them to continue to tell people that they do not do this
that would be nice. Dilkes said the way she reads the Statute, and the County Attorney
agreed, is that it is the City's option whether to pay them. If the City chooses not to pay
them, they are abated. Sullivan said that might be better than asking for permission.
Dilkes said that is what will happen which is why they think the City Council needs to
have a discussion about this and decide whether they are going to pay them.
Opening of 09-10 School Year: (Iowa City Community School District)
Iowa City Community School Board Member Toni Cilek said they have had growth
of 169 students this year as of September 8, 2009. This represents 103 elementary
students, 66 secondary students, and a total enrollment of 11,530 students. The official
count will be conducted October 1, 2009. She said one of their biggest issues so far was
the School In Need of Assistance (SINA) transfers. There are five schools on that list
where students in those middle schools were eligible to transfer to another school with
transportation provided. They had a fairly significant shift and were not able to know
very far ahead of time, so it has had a significant impact, particularly on Hoover and
Horn.
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Iowa City Community School Board Member Patti Fields said they had 177 transfer
requests that needed to happen before the beginning of the school year. Cilek asked if 77
transferred to Hoover. Fields said yes but 28 of those were voluntary. They had to figure
out bussing routes and it has been a challenge to reroute that many children on a bus.
Cilek said it has also created significant staffing issues. She said Iowa City Community
School Board Member Mike Cooper was re-elected to the ICCSD Board and two new
members, Sarah Swisher and Tuyet Dorau, were elected as well.
Champion asked what criterion is used to classify a school as SINA. Fields said a
school can only be named a SINA if they receive Title I funding. This did create some
challenges but she thinks Hoover and Horn are trying to react and are making the
transition as smooth as possible. Fields said in spring 2009, the ICCSD changed
secondary bell schedules to help with bussing and they learned that did make a difference.
They are using 16 less busses than last year and they are hoping that will help with the
budget concerns. She said unfortunately, with the SINA transfers 20% of their Title I
funding must be spent on bussing students from the SINA schools, which would
otherwise go to the classroom. Cilek said the solution to the problem is academic
improvement of all students in the schools so they are not on the list. This will be
increasingly harder because they are raising the requirements on the number of students
who have to be proficient. Ultimately 100% of the students have to be proficient in every
area in every subcategory, math, science, reading, and social studies. Fields said the
target date of No Child Left Behind is not changed, it is 2014. Champion said that is
impossible. Cilek said the link is to the Federal funding and she thinks eventually school
districts will be looking at getting Federal funding versus the cost of the program.
Capital Projects: (Iowa City Community School District)
Cilek said they want to make the communities aware of their major building projects.
Fields said they have just completed the City High parking lot and sidewalk project and
City High will be hosting a 70th year celebration on Sunday, September 27, 2009 from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Garner Elementary School in North Liberty is coming along and
they will begin planning for staffing and the opening soon. They have two projects to be
designed. One is a significant addition to Horn Elementary and the second is the
elementary school at The Crossings which is projected to open in the fall of 2011. Hayek
asked the status of the Facilities Plan. Cilek said in terms of the whole plan, they have
not done much with it since they acted on the Roosevelt situation.
School Boundaries and Redistricting Process: (Johnson County and Iowa City
Community School District)
Cilek said as they talk about redistricting, the Facilities Plan will be a significant
factor because part of the redistricting will involve the buildings and facilities. In terms
of the drafted plan, they have not addressed it. Bailey said Iowa City put off a parks
project in anticipation that the ICCSD may have a project at a particular school. They
should probably discuss this before the budgeting process. Cilek said with the Roosevelt
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discussion and as they talked about the third high school, they are planning to review the
boundaries across the district. The most immediate issue is how to handle the crowding
at the high schools and the optional third high school, both financially and
boundary/growth wise. Cilek said another part of that is looking at the elementary
schools, particularly the free and reduced, and those percentages across the district.
Cilek said SINA is going to significantly influence that because if they change
boundaries to move kids into a school that is on the watch list, and the parents can
proceed to withdraw from that school, it will be even more difficult to change boundaries.
She said they will be working with a consultant and recruiting people for committees.
They need to have a lot of dialogue as they go through this because it will impact every
family in every district. Cilek said a lot of times, when they reflect on it, it seems quite
overwhelming, but there is a lot of push in the community to look at this and to work
their way through it. They are anticipating a recommendation in March 2010.
Neuzil said he assumes the ICCSD Board would want to hear from planning
departments from all of the entities, including the County, as far as where they anticipate
growth over the next ten or 15 years. Also they will need to consider the impact on the
Scanlon Gym issue. He said in County government they have identified particular areas
of the North Corridor that would have an impact on northern schools, and the City of
Hills, which has a brand new development they are putting together. Neuzil asked Cilek
to let the Board know if some type of County government representation needed. Cilek
said they are meeting with a consultant in the next few weeks to begin laying out the
process.
Fields said the consultant the ICCSD is going to hire will gather all of that data. They
will consider the socioeconomic conditions of the area. They have worked with many
districts in Iowa. Neuzil said the County knows they will be coming before voters again
for the Justice Center issue. He was interested in a school board candidate's expressed
desire to get the high school funded out of the existing sales tax increase, rather than
having that need in two or three years, or approximately the same time the County might
be putting forth the Justice Center issue. Neuzil said the Board does not want that to
happen. The County knows that will be an extremely high dollar item for the community
and it would be helpful to know if the ICCSD is anticipating any additional tax increase
beyond what the County's limit is. He said in other words, if they are considering another
bond issue or another sales tax, the County would like it not to compete against the
Justice Center issue.
Cilek said they have a budget line setting aside sales tax revenue for a third high
school without even having made the decision. She said she understands what Neuzil is
concerned with. The concern the ICCSD has regarding a third high school is the
operating costs. Cilek said they should be able to manage the majority of it with the sales
tax revenue. Neuzil said as they look at ways to collaborate with governmental entities, if
they anticipate some far reaching item as a goal, it would be nice if they could talk about
it collectively and attempt to prioritize issues for the entire community. Fields said the
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ICCSD Board's plan is to save $32 million over 10 years for that structure, or whatever
the high school plan is going to be. They can also borrow against the sales tax money if
they cannot afford the building structure. She said the ICCSD cannot use those funds,
however, for operating costs, so that still has to come from the General Fund. Fields said
when the sunset comes for the SILO tax, voters will have to determine if they will
continue to participate. The tax will still be collected but whether the money comes back
to Iowa City will depend on the voters.
Areas of Potential Collaboration for Governmental Entities: (Johnson County and
Iowa City Community School District)
Neuzil said Johnson County has identified the Metro Transportation Plan as a priority.
He said JCCOG has been helping with that effort. Another issue is Green Initiatives.
Again, JCCOG has started that dialogue and at one point assigned at least one person
from the community along with staff to participate in Green Initiatives. He said now that
they are getting past the flood issues in some respects, he asked if there is interest in
bringing Green Initiatives back on track. Obviously that is something that JCCOG can
help address for those who do not serve on that particular committee. This is something
of interest, particularly the water quality issues and the carbon footprint that everyone
signed on to.
Executive Assistant Andy Johnson said representatives from Iowa City, Coralville,
and Johnson County had brief conversations about collaborating on the US Census. Iowa
City City Clerk Marian Karr said they are all aware of the importance of the upcoming
Census on April 1, 2010. This will be the third opportunity she has had to work with the
Census, and she would like a collaborative effort to save time, resources, and money.
Karr said she is interested in taking the lead on this if there is interest, and if not, they will
continue as individual entities. Neuzil asked if all the communities have assigned staff
and an elected official He said the County has assigned the Chairperson of the Board
along with their Planning and Zoning Administrator as the key contacts for US Census
information. He said Johnson will also help in those efforts. Karr said the City has
included their planning staff as well as their Information Technology staff because this
will be the first year the Census will use GIS. She said this is a great opportunity to take
a look at their systems, but also they will avoid some of the problems they have had in an
under-count before.
Kuhl said North Liberty Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk Tracey Mulcahey is
working on the US Census. Hayworth said the City of Coralville is officially working on
it. Karr said she talked to ICCSD Superintendent Lane Plugge briefly about possible
special projects in the classroom to get the word out through the kids and through the
newsletters. She said she is also working with United Way agencies.
Neuzil said he has been told that from the election he and Harney were in in 2000,
only one third of the people that voted in that 2000 election are still in Johnson County,
based on the 2008 election. This shows how transient this community really is. He asked
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if the University of Iowa participates in the Census. Karr said she talked with the
University of Iowa Student Government and Administration. She said that is a very
important feature because, again, there is confusion over the students who may be here
nine months out of the year, but think it is like taxes and think their parents count them.
Because the students are here for the majority of the year, they are counted as residents in
the Iowa City Census. Sullivan asked if Oakdale is included. Karr said Oakdale would
be part of the Coralville component and there is a special institution process that applies.
Fields asked what the normal voter turnout for Supervisor elections has been. Neuzil
said between 70,000 and 80,000 residents. He said it is amazing that out of 75,000
residents, 50,000 people who voted have left in eight years. Cilek said at some point they
will be addressing the repurposing of Roosevelt Elementary and they will be looking for
support and input at that time.
Hoffman asked if there is a formal committee of representatives from each
community in Johnson County so they are not overlapping in resources or spending. Karr
suggested a joint committee address the public relations component in particular. She
said they have been receiving forms and information for the past several months and what
she is looking at right now is coordinating the efforts of public relations. Hoffman asked
what she needs from the communities. Karr said she would like the individual contacts to
contact her to figure out how to facilitate the process. She said they need to begin talking
about what it is they want to spot light, where to focus the publicity, order supplies,
prepare a master calendar, utilize resources, and be sure they have the same message.
Kuhl asked if Hayworth and North Liberty City Administrator Ryan Heiar would
describe the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant
for Highway 965, a joint application that was submitted on September 15, 2009. Heiar
said the Cities of North Liberty and Coralville have applied for $37.7 million to complete
Highway 965 from Holiday Road to 238th Street in North Liberty. They understand it is
along shot but are hopeful and have received a lot of support. Heiar said they requested
$37.7 million and would come up with approximately $4 million on their own. He said it
would be five lanes with intersection improvements, landscaping enhancements, bike
trails, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and underpasses which are all part of the Master
Plan they approved in 2008. Salm said the Master Plan was a 44 page document with
written comments. He said a lot of work went into this joint effort with Coralville, and
they received support from the Governor's Office.
Neuzil said the Chamber of Commerce trip is scheduled for February 2010 and if
there are particular projects that will potentially benefit one community, it would be nice
to have a unified presentation to the legislators. If individual cities can include the
County in a lot of their requests, that would be nice because the County would like to be a
team player. He said Board members are willing to sign any letters of support
Harney thanked everyone for their support and announced that the Emergency
Communications Center building is completed. He said it is a beautiful building and
Informal Minutes: September 16, 2009/ page 14
encouraged everyone to visit the new building. It is not completely furnished yet, but
they are working on the communications equipment and anticipate it will be completed
by July 2010. The tower is up, and three other towers are under construction in the
County. Harney said everything is on target, thanks to the cooperation of everyone here.
Date and Time of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Joint Cities will be hosted by the City of North Liberty and is
scheduled for January 20, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.
Adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor
By:
On the day of , 2009
By Nancy Tomkovicz, Recording Secretary
Sent to the Board of Supervisors on October 5, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 8, 2009
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~~
RE: Ground Breaking for Fire Station # 4
Tentative date for ground breaking for Fire Station # 4 has been set for the
afternoon of Wednesday, October 28. Please mark your calendars, and more
information will follow.
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MINUTES
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
October 1, 2009 - 8:35 PM
Lobby Conference Room, City Hall
Members Present: Zach Wahls, Hannah Green, Jerry Gao, Luan Heywood
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Marian Karr, Ross Wilburn
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER:
PRELIMINARY
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 p.m. Hannah Green chaired the meeting.
MINUTES:
Heywood motioned to approve the September 27 minutes.
Wahls seconded.
The motion passed 4-0.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED JUVENILLE CURFEW:
Heywood provided a recap of the September 29th City Council meeting. The City Council
deferred the second reading of the proposed curfew ordinance to December 1St by a vote of 5-2.
Wahls expressed his opinion that families in support of the curfew made some reasonable
arguments against deferment of the reading, but said that he thought oftentimes a problem must
be directly illuminated before it can be addressed.
Green mentioned that previously with her experience in the Commission, a youth forum had
been held to discuss important issues and that this is an issue that ought to be discussed with
Iowa City youth. The Commission then discussed the possibilities and formats for such a forum
pertaining to this issue.
The forum will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 24th in Harvat Hall. The
Commission will ask elementary school guidance counselors to invite capable, interested fifth
and six graders to attend. In addition, youth at all four junior high and high schools involved with
student government will be invited.
The forum will hopefully feature three presentations by the Police Chief, The Coalition, and Iowa
City Neighborhood Association respectively. The hope is to inform Iowa City youth of the
background and intricacies surrounding this issue and try to gauge their opinion on both the
curfew and the root cause of the problem itself. While very specific invitations will be issued, the
event is certainly open to all Iowa City youth. Refreshments will be provided to participants.
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September 27, 2009
Page 2 of 4
BYLAWS:
Heywood distributed a brainstorming sheet regarding how best to fulfill the mission statement of
the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Wahls mentioned that he thought the Commission ought to move as quickly as possible to fill
the vacancies on the Commission.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
The Commission decided to meet again on Thursday October 8th to discuss developments
regarding the youth forum and then another meeting on November 1St to conduct regular
business.
ADJOURMENT:
Heywood motioned to adjourn.
Gao seconded.
The motion passed 4-0.
Meeting adjourned 10:05 p.m.
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September 27, 2009
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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2009
(Meeting Date)
NAME TERM 1/4 1/8 1/27 2/12 3/1 4/5 4/23 5/3 6/5 6/7 7/12
EXP.
12/31/09 NM X NM NM X X X O/E X O/E X
Hannah Green (Regina)
12/31/09 NM X NM NM X X X X X X ---
Michelle Han (West)
12/31 /09 N M X N M N M X O/E X O/E O/E X O/E
Pa~ick Diamitani (At-Large)
12/31/10 NM X NM NM X X X X X X X
Luan Heywood (City)
12/31 /10 --- --- --- N M X X X X X X X
Zach Wahls (At-Large)
12/31 /10 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Position Vacant (Tate)
12/31 /09 --- --- --- --- --- X X X X X X
Jerry Gao (At-Large)
Danielle Malateic (At-Large) 12/31 /09 N M O/E N M --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
KEY: X =Present
O =Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting/No Quorum
--- = Not a Member
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Page 4 of 4
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2009
(Meeting Date)
NAME TERM 8/26 9/27 10/1
EXP.
12/31 /09 X X X
Hannah Green (Regina)
12/31 /09 --- --- ---
Michelle Han (West)
12/31 /09 --- --- ---
Patrick D~amitani (At-Large)
12/31 /10 X X X
Luan Heywood (Cdy)
12/31/10 X X X
Zach Wahls (At-Large)
12/31/10 --- --- ---
Position Vacant (Tate)
12/31 /09 X X X
Jerry Gao (At-Large)
Danielle Malatek (At-Large) 12/31 /09 --- --- ---
KEY: X =Present
O =Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting/No Quorum
= Not a Member
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Baldridge, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, William Downing,
David McMahon, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia
Trimble, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker
STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker
OTHERS PRESENT: Susan Futrell, Scott Steicklin, Cinda Tallent
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action):
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Bunting Eubanks called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
311 Fairchild Street.
Kuecker said this application involves some repairs to a rear porch. She said this is a key-
contributing property in the newly-designated Northside Historic District.
Kuecker said the project involves removing a deteriorated metal roof from the porch and
replacing it with a membrane roof; adding gutters to help direct water away from the side of the
house and the foundation; and replacing the existing, partially-rotted wood railing with a new
railing to match. She said the porch floor will be leveled, sanded, and painted. Kuecker said
staff recommends approval of the project as presented in the application.
Futrell, one of the owners of the house, said she does not have photographs of how the porch
originally looked, adding that the porch was renovated about 15 years ago. Futrell said that she
has been able to find photographs of houses with a very similar style as hers, but all of them
have widely varied styles of porches. She said that right now she would like to match the porch
the way it is and not do anything to the upper part. Futrell said she is still looking for a
photograph from someone in the neighborhood to give a clue toward something slightly more
original to the house that would still look appropriate to the style.
Ponto asked the owners if there would be external gutters. Steicklin, the contractor for the
project, said that they want to put new external gutters on. He said there is a little bit of molding
up there he'd like to take off and then straighten the soffit out and bring it out. Steicklin said that
he would then have a roofing company come in and actually put in a gutter that is back up
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underneath the membrane so that the membrane will come over the gutter, so there will be less
possibility of leakage there. He said he will flash it up to the wall by a good foot.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application
for 311 Fairchild Street as presented in the application. Ponto seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 9-0.
421 Oakland Street.
Kuecker stated that this is a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. She said
the applicant would like to replace three windows on the rear addition of the house. Kuecker
said the addition was constructed in the 1960s, and the windows are now deteriorating.
Kuecker said the applicant would like to replace the windows with solid wood, metal-clad
windows of the same dimension and would like the option of using either casement or double
hung windows. She said the guidelines allow for the replacement of deteriorated windows and
recommend double hung windows unless an alternate style is original to the house. Kuecker
said that full casement and double hung windows are typical on a bungalow style house such as
this, so staff recommends approval as presented in the application, with the applicant having the
option of using casement or double hung windows.
Downing said it appears that the storm has a horizontal muntin, but the window behind it is a
casement window.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 421
Oakland Avenue as presented in the application, with the applicant having the option of
using casement or double hung windows. McMahon seconded the motion. The motion
carried on a vote of 9-0.
747 Rundell Street.
Kuecker said this application is for the construction of a new garage on a contributing property
in the Longfellow Historic District. She said the garage would be located at the rear of the
property as an extension of an already-existing driveway. Kuecker showed a view looking down
the driveway and pointed out where the garage would be.
Kuecker said the proposal is fora 16 by 24, one and one-half stall garage. She said the owners
plan to use fiber cement board siding to match the reveal on the house. Kuecker said the roof
would be asphalt shingles, and the window and door openings would be trimmed to match the
house windows and doors.
Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of the application with the condition that the
window, garage door, and entry door be subject to staff approval. She said that to her
knowledge, there had never been a garage here. Kuecker said this is a two-story house.
Swaim asked if the garage would have one door or two doors. Kuecker said the owner did not
specify, and that's why she suggests staff approval of that facet of the project.
Ponto said that a lot of times, with one and one-half stall garages, the garage door is kind of
offset, and then there is perhaps a pedestrian door, versus a centered door. He said that he
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does not have a strong preference but would be willing to consider an option by which the
owner could do something like that with staff approval.
Wagner said that with one car and a centered door, it gives a little more space on either side.
He said that in that neighborhood, the garages might have been centered like that. Ponto
agreed but said that most of the existing garages are single-car garages. Wagner said that he
likes the idea of the door on the side where it isn't as visible. Ponto said he likes the design, but
it might be nice for the owner to have the other option.
Michaud asked if the door ties in with the front of the house. Kuecker responded that she would
make sure whatever is proposed meets the regulations in the guidebook.
MOTION: McMahon moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at
747 Rundell Street as presented in the application, with the condition that the window,
garage door, and entry door be subject to staff approval. Wagner seconded the motion.
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Ponto moved to amend the motion to include the
condition of staff approval for alterations to the placement of the window, garage door,
and entry door. Trimble seconded the amendment.
The amended motion carried on a voteof 9-0.
715 North Gilbert Street.
Kuecker stated that this is a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. She said
the applicant would like to remove the chimney. Kuecker said the owner's mason has found the
chimney to be quite deteriorated and has found some places where the mortar is non-existent.
Kuecker said the guidelines disallow removing prominent chimneys that are important to the
architectural character of the building but do recommend removing elements on a structure that
are unsound. She said that because the chimney is on the rear of the house and not highly
visible from the street, the removal would have minimal impact on the appearance of the house.
Kuecker said that, provided any new vent pipes are not on the street-facing elevation, staff feels
this project will have minimal impact and recommends approval as presented in the application
with the condition that any new vent pipes not be located on astreet-facing elevation.
Tallent, the owner of the house, said that she is having to redo the roof. She said she had a
mason look at the chimney and give an opinion. Wagner asked if the house now has power
vents for the furnace and hot water heater that go out the back already or if the chimney is being
used for exhaust. Tallent said she believes the furnace and water heater have their own vent
pipes. Kuecker said the application refers to new vent pipes at about the same location.
MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application
for 1030 East College Street as presented in the application with the condition that any
new vent pipes not be located on astreet-facing elevation. Baldridge seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0.
Michaud suggested that the mason might be able to salvage some brick from the demolished
chimney to be recycled.
SELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS:
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The Commission discussed nominations for this year's Historic Preservation Awards and
reviewed photographs and descriptions of various properties. A list was compiled to be
forwarded to Friends of Historic Preservation for consideration. Kuecker stated that the awards
presentation would be held the evening of Monday, November 2nd
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 13, 2009:
MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2009 meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission, as written. McMahon seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 9-0.
OTHER:
Bunting Eubanks stated that Kuecker sent out an a-mail about a REAP meeting on the 23~d of
September. Kuecker said that the REAP Program is having an assembly. She stated that
REAP stands for Resource Enhancement and Protection, and one part of it is for historic
resources. Kuecker stated that the program provided funding for the Manville Heights survey,
the Historic Preservation Plan rewrite, and the rehabilitation of the Wetherby House among
other things. Kuecker said the meeting would be held at Brown Deer Golf Course.
Kuecker stated that the Wetherby Open House will be held on September 18th. She said that all
Commission members are invited, and it is also open to the public.
Kuecker said there will also be a Community Development Celebration to recognize the use of
federal funds in the City at Wetherby Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 - 6:00 P.M.
AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING
Members Present: Greg Farris, Howard Horan, Janelle Rettig, John Staley
Members Absent: Minnetta Gardinier
Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp
Others Present: David Hughes, Rick Mascari, Randy Hartwig, Jay Honeck, Greg
Zimmerman, Adam Henderson, Harrel Timmons, Toby Myers
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council
action): None
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Rettig called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The minutes of the August 20, 2009 meeting were reviewed.
Farris moved to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2009 meeting as presented.
Horan seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0; Gardinier absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
An audience member spoke briefly about the runways at the Airport and the interconnectivity
that used to be available, and also some back-taxiing issues.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
a. Aviation Commerce Park -Tharp noted that Peggy Slaughter would not be at
tonight's meeting, but that she did send along an update. Rettig then read what
Slaughter noted in her updates, indicating that Sue Dulek could speak to the RFP
issue. Dulek stated that there is a group that is interested in two of the lots, but that
they want to lease buildings that someone else builds. Therefore, the group is trying
to find someone interested in this proposition, which is why they have written an
RFP. The deadline for the RFP is November 1.
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b. Consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in
matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation.
Farris moved to amend the agenda by moving the Executive Session, Item 4.b. to
after 4.f.
Horan seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0; Gardinier absent.
c. FAA/IDOT Projects - AECOM -David Hughes
i. Runway 7/25 & 12/30 -Hughes noted that the runway opened for
daylight landings on September 6. He added that the lights have been
installed and are functioning. There have been a couple of complaints
regarding the roughness of the new runway surface. Hughes stated that
they are looking into ways to reduce this roughness.
Hughes continued to explain what the plans are for back-taxiways and
such, and how they have been working with the FAA on these issues.
Runway completion is still slated for the first part of November. The
discussion continued, with Members talking about the taxiway
connections once the project is completed. After some discussion,
Hughes stated that he will get some costs together on paving the back-
taxiways as discussed. Hughes then gave members a packet with
information on the runway project, briefly explaining how they report to
the FAA with this information.
The discussion turned to the best way to handle the traffic flow on the
runways, especially during football game weekends or special events.
Hughes noted that he will talk to the contractor about some of these
issues yet this week. Rettig suggested that they have flaggers available
at times that are busy, to help alleviate any problems. It was noted that
October 10 will be a big weekend, as the U of I plays Michigan, and that
there will be a lot of air traffic that weekend.
A discussion started about the fly ash that was used in the runway
project, and Rettig responded to concerns, as did Hughes.
ii. Obstruction Mitigation -Hughes noted that they still need to do some
survey work with the United hangar project. As for Mediacom, Hughes
noted that they still have not seen a bill for this project.
iii. Building H -University of Iowa Hangar Expansion -Hughes noted that
things are moving forward on this. Rettig asked if this project would be
completed yet this year, and Hughes stated that they still have plans to do
so. Rettig noted that her interest is in getting this done and moving on.
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iv. 2010 IDOT Pavement Rehab/Hangar ADrainage -Tharp noted that
there is nothing new on this at this time. Rettig noted that they will not
release this for bids until the spring construction season.
d. Airport Operations; Strategic Plan-Implementation; Budget; Management -
Staley asked who does the annual audit, and Tharp noted that the City hires a
consultant for this. Staley added that he believes they should start working on the
Strategic Plan for the Airport. Rettig noted that Tharp is to set this up soon.
i. Consider a Resolution approving consultant agreement with Stanley
Consultants -Horan asked what the plan was for. Tharp stated that this
was the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) and that
it is required due to the airport having large quantities of oil based
products, aviation fuel, stored at the facility.
Staley moved to consider Resolution #A09-23, Approving
Consultant Agreement with Stanley Consultants.
Horan seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0, Gardinier absent.
e. Airport Commission Eligibility -Rettig noted that recent legislation was passed,
stating that all Commissioners of the Airport Commission must be from the city that
owns the Airport. She noted that in their case, two people could come from outside
of the city limits. Tharp further explained, noting that it has to do with their tenants
and where they are from, as well. The Commission basically has to define the area
that serves the Airport and have representation of this area. Members continued to
discuss this issue and all felt that having the area defined as "Iowa City" would be
best. Dulek will look into this issue with the legislation and will get back with the
Members.
f. 2009-2010 T-Hangar Contracts and Fees -Farris recused himself due to conflict of
interest with this item. Tharp recommended that they keep the rates the same for
this next year. Staley stated that he agrees with Tharp's recommendation, especially
since they had to close the runway during the construction project.
Staley moved to maintain the same rent rates for the next year.
Horan seconded the motion.
The motion carried 3-0, Gardinier absent and Farris recused from vote due to
conflict of interest.
Horan moved fo adjourn to Executive Session at this time.
Staley seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0, Gardinier absenf.
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g. Whirlybird Helicopters -Tharp began the discussion, stating that Whirlybird is now
separate from Iowa Flight training. He and Rettig have been working with the owner
of Whirlybird to get a temporary agreement in place so that they can continue to
operate at the Airport. Adam Henderson with Whirlybird then joined the
conversation, stating that they plan to be stationed in Iowa City permanently. Rettig
noted that they do have a small office area available, if Whirlybird would be
interested in that arrangement. She added that they do not currently have any open
hangars, but that Jet Air can work with them on hangar space for now.
Staley moved to allow Whirlybird to operate temporarily pending a formal
agreement next month.
The motion was seconded by Farris.
The motion carried 4-0, Gardinier absent.
h. Jet Air /Iowa Flight Training -Harrel Timmons then spoke to the Commission,
giving them some background on Iowa Flight Training and why Jet Air was looking at
flight training as being a separate entity. Rettig reiterated what she believes the
situation to be, with Timmons clarifying the relationship between Jet Air, Iowa Flight
Training, and Whirlybird. Timmons noted that they are willing to provide office
space, as needed, as part of their responsibility. Tharp stated that the concern is
being able to meet all of the basic requirements to do business at the Airport. The
discussion continued, with Timmons explaining how the arrangement is currently
being handled. It was reiterated by Rettig that they need to have something in
writing about the arrangement between Iowa Flight Training and Jet Air. Timmons
asked if the Commission would give Jet Air a waiver on the flight training, to which
Rettig stated she would not agree to this. Farris stated that he would not agree to
this either. Members then reviewed suggested wording for this agreement, with
Rettig stating that having this on file would be a good thing for Jet Air, should any
problems arise. A lengthy discussion took place between Commission Members and
Jet Air's Timmons regarding the wording required for this agreement and why the
Commission is requesting such. Dulek briefly explained what needs to be in the
agreement, adding that it really should be a simple agreement. Timmons asked that
Dulek go ahead and make the changes being requested to the agreement, and then
he can take it for review on his end to see if his partner agrees with the changes.
FBO Staff Report -Timmons then touched on how they handled their staffing during
the shutdown period. He added that they were able to paint all of the public areas at
the terminal building. Rettig stated that things are looking much better, both inside
and outside. The discussion turned back to possible traffic problems during football
weekends. A brief discussion then took place with Whirlybird regarding signage for
the business. Tharp noted that they will look into exactly what type of sign will be
permissible.
j. Subcommittees' Reports -Farris stated that he is in the process of getting some
estimates for the viewing area deck.
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k. Commission Members' Reports -Farris noted that he attended the recent City
Council meeting. He added that he highlighted the economic impact study
information for the Council. Staley added his regrets at missing last month's
meeting. Horan stated that he has more construction pictures available. Rettig
thanked everyone for their patience during this construction time, adding that in
another five or six weeks they should be done. She also noted that she was able to
fly with the University's helicopter service recently and land at the Oakdale campus.
I. Staff Report -Tharp noted that the FAA regional conference is next week, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Members then spoke briefly about a program at Kirkwood in
October. Tharp also noted that the Children's Museum in Coralville will open its new
"Take Flight" Aviation exhibit starting the 22nd of October.
SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
Rettig noted that Gardinier will be unable to attend the October meeting, unless they can
change the time. Members opted to keep the October meeting at 6:00 P.M., unless they need
to meet before this time. The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be Thursday,
October 15, 2009, at 6:00 P.M. at the Iowa City Airport.
ADJOURN:
Horan moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 P.M. Farris seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0; Gardinier absent.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2009
NAME TERM
EXP. 1/8 2/5 2/12 3/12 4/2 4/14 4/16 5/6 5/21 6/18 7/10
Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X X X X X X X X X
Minnetta
Gardinier 3/1/15 --- --- --- X X X X O/E O/E O/E X
Howard
Horan 3/1/14 X X X X O/E O/E X X X X X
Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X O/E X X X X X X X X X
John Staley 3/1/10 X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X X X
NAME TERM 7/16 8/20 9/17
EXP.
Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X
Minnetta
Gardinier 3/1/15 X X O/E
Howard
Horan 3/1/14 X X X
Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X X
John Staley 3/1/10 O/E O/E X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member