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CITY OF IOWA CITY July 10, 2003
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I JULY 14 WORK SESSION ITEMS
IP1 Kids Safe House Fact Sheet
IP2 Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Long-Term Deer Management Plan
[preliminary 07-08 Task Force minutes included]
IP3 Memorandum from Associate Planner McCafferty and Planning & Community
Development Director: Historic Preservation Commission Guidelines and
Procedures
IP4 Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Storm Water Utility
JULY 16 JOINT MEETING ITEMS
IP5 Agenda
I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP6 Memorandum from Kim Johnson to City Manager: Agenda Items
IP7 Article [Cityscape]: Campaign the Right Way for Election 2003 [Karr]
IP8 Memorandum from Customer Service Manager: Utility Discount Program Statistics -
FY02 and FY03
IP9 Article [WeNews]: New Research Confirms Alcohol is Gender-Sensitive [Pfab]
IP10 Minutes (Final): April 15 Deer Task Force
IPll Minutes (Final): June 24 Deer Task Force
IP12 Building Permit Information
IP13 Iowa City Police Department Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES)
Report - May 2003
IP14 Iowa City Police Department Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES)
Report - June 2003
IP'I 5 Memorandum from Officer Mebus to Police Chief: June 2003 Activity Report
IP16 Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager: PCRB Report #02-01
IP17 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - June 2003
IP18 Iowa City Fire Department 2002 Annual Report
PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES
Jul),' 10, 2003 Information Packet /continued/ 2
IP19 Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board: June 5
IP20 Housing and Community Development Commission: June 19
IP21 Iowa City Human Rights Commission: May 27
IP22 Iowa City Telecommunications Commission: June 2
IP23 Planning and Zoning Commission: June 19
IP24 Senior Center Commission: June 17
Kids Safe House Fact Sheet
1. Iowa City Fire Department's new Kids Safe House
was built by Mobile Concepts by Scotty, located in Mt.
Pleasant, Pennsylvania. 10WA CITY
2. Total cost of the new unit: $51,347. Paid for with U.S.
Fire Administration FIRE ACT grant of $35,188. Local
contribution totaled $16,159. Had it not been for the
grant money provided by the U.S. Fire Administration,
funding would not have been available to replace the
aging Fire Safety Trailer.
3. The Kids Safe House replaces the ten year old Iowa
City Fire Department Fire Safety Trailer, a homemade
version that was built by and presented to the Iowa
City Fire Department by the Home Builders
Association of Iowa City in November of 1992.
4. In its ten years of service to the iowa City Fire
Department, the Fire Safety Trailer was part of
lifesaving instructions to 7,865 third and fourth grade
students in the Iowa City Schools. A modified fire safety curriculum was delivered to 1,507 children attending the
Iowa City Safety Village. A total of 9,372 Iowa City children received instruction in the original Fire Safety Trailer.
5. Additionally, over 30 trips to community fire departments in Johnson County were provided over the years. Today the
Fire Safety Trailer continues to benefit the greater Iowa City community as it now resides with the Coralville Fire
Department.
6. The new Kids Safe House is a mobile classroom that provides a hands-on teaching environment. It is transported
from school to school throughout the year. The teaching curriculum is written for grades 3 and 4.
7. As a teaching tool, the new Kids Safe House prepares children for the unexpected experiences of fires and other
emergencies by allowing them to practice survival and lifesaving procedures in non-threatening classroom
conditions.
8. Topics of instruction include emergency preparedness plans, fire alarm and automatic fire sprinkler systems, placing
a call to the emergency communications center, tips on how to get out of a burning building such as smoke detector
maintenance, use of an escape ladder, crawling Iow, feeling a door before opening it, how to escape through a
window, and the importance of planning and practicing escape plans.
9. The new Kids Safe House will provide additional instruction in fire and burn prevention strategies in the home. A
miniature kitchen complete with life-like heating and cooking appliances is provided. Entrances and exits can be
made accessible so that all students can participate. Fire protection equipment of all kinds is available to familiarize
children with the equipment and to educate them as to the value and effectiveness of built-in fire and life-safety
systems. A weather alert package complete with "surround sound" is included to provide instruction on severe
weather safety.
10. The new Kids Safe House is operated from a control room that contains the artificial smoke machines, heated door
controls, lighting and alarm controls, the 911 public safety answering point simulator, and all other aspects of its
operation including complete television monitoring.
11. Fire and life safety education is a priority for the Iowa City Fire Department. The Fire Marshal supervises nine staff
members assigned to Fire Station #3, a public education specialty station. A variety of
educational tools including clowning, puppetry, and robotics are used to supplement more
traditional methods of conveying fire and life safety messages to all ages. The Iowa City
Fire Department is a significant player in the operation of the preschool Safety Village
program and along with Mercy Hospital serves as co-lead agent of the Johnson County
SAFE KIDS Coalition. Our members are actively involved in injury prevention groups
that go well beyond fire and burn issues to include such things as bicycle safety and
child passenger restraint.
For more information call Roger Jensen, Fire Marshal, at 356-5257,
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council /~,~
FROM: Administrative Assistant
DATE: July 10, 2003
RE: Long-Term Deer Management Plan
April 3, 2001, Council passed Resolution 01-80 which established, and outlined
guidelines for, a Deer Task Force.
As a result of the resolution, early in the process each year the Deer Task Force is to
review the existing Long-Term Deer Management Plan for Iowa City. Either affirmation
of the Plan or a recommendation of changes is to be forwarded to Council. Council is to
then either affirm the Long-Term plan or pass a resolution amending the Plan.
At its July 8 meeting, the Deer Task Force unanimously affirmed the existing Long-Term
Plan (attached). Task Force members recommend Council informally affirm the Plan at
Council's July 14 Work Session. Once Council has affirmed the Plan, Task Force
members will formulate a recommendation for 2003-2004 consistent with the goals of
the Long-Term Plan.
Please call me at 356-5010 if you have any questions.
Attachment
LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. The City of Iowa City will develop an educational program that will provide residents with information on deer
habits and guidelines for limiting localized deer damage through the use of screening, alternative plantings,
and other techniques. The City's comprehensive management plan will be included. Educational materials
will be distributed through a variety of methods including public informational meetings, pamphlets, and
government television programs.
2. The City of Iowa City will evaluate the need for and, where appropriate, install or petition the State or County
to install on roadways under their jurisdiction warning signs and/or reflectors that may reduce the likelihood of
vehicle-deer accidents. The City will prepare annual reports on effectiveness of deer reflectors. In addition,
thoughtful consideration will be given to deer migratory paths as transportation improvement projects are
approved by the City Council.
3. In order to prevent irreparable damage to the ecosystems in Iowa City and to prevent significant injury or
damage to persons or property, the City Council has set the maximum deer population density to be thirty-five
(35) per square mile per City-designated management district. Actual numbers are to be collected via
helicopter count.
4. In order to implement its long-term population goal of thirty-five (35) deer per square mile per management
district, the City of Iowa City formally requests that the Natural Resource Commission approve a rule
establishing a special deer population management area for Iowa City to the following conditions, limitations,
and procedures:
a. The special deer management area is defined as all public and private land in Iowa City as designated by
the City Council of Iowa City.
b. The City is allowed to kill as many deer as the City determines necessary to reach its desired goal. Killing
may occur between September 1 and February 28.
(1) The City is allowed to utilize sharpshooting with centerfire rifles for the lethal removal of deer. Bait
may be used to attract deer to the sites. The City shall determine locations, training, and all other
conditions for the sharpshooting activities. The City shall also comply with all applicable state laws.
(2) The City is allowed to utilize City personnel to use baited traps to capture and kill deer in locations
determined by the City Council.
(3) All deer killed by sharpshooting and/or trapping operations are to be processed for human
consumption and distributed free of charge. Processing lockers participating in the plan will be
allowed to keep and utilize the deer hide.
(4)No licenses will be required for the City and no fees will be charged.
c. The City will initially utilize sharpshooting over bait and trap-and-kill to reduce the number of deer in each
management district to the goal of 35 deer per square mile. By the end of the initial reduction plan, it is
projected that the deer population will be to a level that requires maintenance rather than aggressive
reduction. The City will strongly encourage use of non-lethal methods to maintain deer numbers but
recognizes that killing of deer may be necessary to maintain the population goal.
5. The Deer Task Force will convene each spring to review educational material, deer population numbers
(current and projected), management options, and to recommend methods to kill deer. Any or all legal lethal
methods available (currently consisting of sharpshooting, trap-and-kill, and bow and arrow hunting) may be
utilized after the initial reduction plan if the method(s) meet the following criteria: 1) public safety, 2)
community acceptance, 3) effectiveness in maintaining the desired number of deer.
6. Task Force recommendations must be approved by the City Council following public hearing prior to initiation
of City management plans. Annual plans approved by the Council will be forwarded to the Department of
Natural Resources and, if necessary, the Natural Resource Commission for authorization to implement.
03~05~98 Approved by Deer Management Committee 06~05~02 Affirmed by Deer Task Force
03/10/98 Approved by City Council 07/02/02 Affirmed by City Council
06/26/01 Affirmed by Deer Task Force 07/08/03 Affirmed by Deer Task Force
07/09/01 Affirmed by City Council
MINUTES PRELIMINARY/DRAFT
DEER TASK FORCE MEETING
July 8, 2003
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Pete Sidwell, Harold Goff, Linda Dykstra, Marty Jones
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Sandier, Lezlie Hall, Jan Ashman,
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Mollenhauer
OTHERS: None.
INFORMATION ORIENTATION (NOT PART OF REGULAR MEETING)
Chair Farrant led an informal orientation for new Task Force Member Jones.
CALL TO ORDER
Farrant called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
Reaffirm the Deer Management Long-Term Plan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of June 24 approved as amended.
MEMBERSHIP
Martin Jones was welcomed as a new member.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Mollenhauer will poll Task Force Members for availability. Possible future meeting dates are July 22
and July 29.
2003-2004 RECOMMENDATION
Mollenhauer explained that according to the resolution establishing the Deer Task Force (01-80), the
following must occur: 1) Before formulating a recommendation, the Deer Task Force must review
and reaffirm the Long-Term Deer Management Plan. 2) After affirmation by the Task Force, the City
Council must informally affirm the Long-Term Plan. Once that is accomplished the formal
recommendation can be formulated and recommended to the City Council.
Mollenhauer expressed concern over the deer reflector system item. In 2001, 11 of the 12 accidents
in deer reflector zones occurred during darkness (when the reflectors should be effective). She has
received articles of the ineffectiveness of signs and reflectors. They are very high maintenance, and
there is not adequate City staff to assure maintenance. Goff stated that experts indicate the benefit
Deer Task Force Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2003
Page 2
of reflectors goes to those who sell them and those who would like to think they are doing something
in a non-lethal way. Deer quickly become accustomed to them and they are ineffective. Jones
suggested getting information from other entities that have placed them. Residents have complained
they are an eyesore at our entrances to town. Mollenhauer will ask Jeff Davidson (PCD Assistant
Director) to pose the question to a national traffic engineering newslist. Sidwell volunteered to
conduct additional research on effectiveness. The Task Force will review and make a
recommendation on reflectors in the 2003-2004 Plan.
Sidwell will bring in the sample deer accident videos so work can begin on a defensive driving video
for Iowa City. Farrant and Ashman have another draft of the brochure. Dykstra indicated a new
product, Liquid Fence, is showing positive results. She will bring a bottle to the next meeting.
Members discussed the Long-Term Plan and unanimously agreed it continues to represent the
desired general policy of the Task Force. Goff indicated there are differing opinions on some of the
interpretations, but it is still a viable plan.
OTHER
Mollenhauer received word from White Buffalo that if they are approved for sharpshooting, work
would take place between December 1 and Christmas. She will again remind the DNR that we need
population modeling and Natural Resource Commission meeting dates.
NEXT MEETING
TBD
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Lisa Mollenhauer
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Shelley McCafferty, Associate Pla~ner
Karin Franklin, Director, P~C-~
DATE: July 14, 2003 '~r~
RE: Historic Preservation Commission guidelines and procedures
At your June 23 meeting, City Council indicated a desire to have further discussion of issues
related to the historic preservation review of building projects in historic and conservation
districts. At your July 14 work session, time has been allocated for the City Council to
identify those issues of concern. Below is some additional background information so your
discussion may be more focussed.
The Historic Preservation Commission has been active since Iowa City's historic
preservation ordinance was adopted 20 years ago. The Commission has been reviewing
changes to the exterior appearances of properties since 1984 when the Summit Street and
Woodlawn Historic Districts were designated. Since this time, City Council has designated
five additional historic districts, four conservation districts and 41 historic landmarks. To
date, the Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed approximately 155 applications for
Certificates of Appropriateness for 138 different properties. Of these, three properties
owners have chosen to appeal a Commission decision to City Council.
Handbook and Guidelines: In June of 2000, City Council adopted the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Handbook. This document contains detailed guidelines for alterations and
additions to properties located in districts and historic landmarks. Prior to the adoption of
the Handbook, the Historic Preservation Commission used the Secretary of Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation to determine if a proposed change was historically appropriate.
These are 10 standards which are intended to provide general guidance for changes to any
structure. The Historic Preservation Handbook is based on the Secretary of Interior's
Standards and was written to provide more specific guidelines tailored to the needs of
historic neighborhoods in Iowa City. These specific guidelines have reduced the
subjectivity of the design review process and clarified design requirements.
Having used the Historic Preservation Handbook for three years, the Commission and staff
feel that it needs improvement and are currently revising the Handbook. The intent of this
revision is to:
· Reorganize and format the Handbook so it is more user-friendly for the public.
· Add additional information that explains and clarifies the preservation and design
review process.
· Add or revise specific guidelines as needed for clarification.
· Identify noncontributing properties that are nonhistoric and consider allowing
additional exceptions for these properties.
At this time, the guidelines do not distinguish between noncontributing properties that are
less than 50 years old and noncontributing properties that are historic but have been
significantly altered. Within historic districts, vinyl siding, for example, is not allowed on any
July 9, 2003
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noncontributing properties because many of these properties have historic value. Therefore,
by identifying nonhistoric properties, some additional exceptions may be considered for
these properties. However, based on the Secretary of Interior's Standards, all properties
should be repaired, altered or expanded in a manner that is appropriate to the age and style
of the building.
Design Review Process: In addition to improving the Handbook, the Commission and staff
are also evaluating the design review process and implementing measures for its
improvement. For the past 20 years, the application and review process has been relatively
informal. Design review by the Commission is required for all projects that require a building
permit and change the exterior of property located in a historic or conservation district, or is
a historic landmark. If an applicant is not aware of the historic preservation regulations,
Housing and Inspection Services (HIS) will inform the applicant of the design review
requirements and refer them to the preservation planner. HIS will not issue a building permit
for the project until they have received a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the
preservation planner.
Most often, the preservation planner receives an application for a COA from either a
contractor or a homeowner for changes to a property. When a contractor submits an
application, he or she typically acts as the owner's representative and is the primary contact
person. Periodically, the preservation planner will receive a building permit from HIS, which
is sometimes accepted as an application for a COA. In this situation, there is usually
discussion between staff and the contractor or owner via telephone.
To the extent possible, the preservation planner has been assisting applicants with their
project to help ensure that the proposed project complies with the guidelines. Typically, the
owner and contractor are receptive to design recommendations. Also, the Commission
frequently approves an application subject to alterations or conditions, which are then
specified on the COA. Therefore, COAs are usually approved within two weeks of receiving
an application.
However, given the increased number of districts and applications for COAs, the
Commission and staff feel it is necessary to have a more formal process in place. Changes
that the Commission and staff are proposing or have implemented to improve the process
are:
· Revise the application for COAs to help ensure that the applicant submits sufficient
materials, a primary contact is identified, and applicable guidelines are identified for
the Commission to review.
· Require a complete COA application be submitted for all projects prior to design
review.
· Notify the owner, contractor and consultant via mail that the application has been
received, and the time, location and place of the meeting at which it will be reviewed
by the Commission.
· Alter the Permit Plan program in order to ensure that the historic status of the
property is identified at the time HIS receives a building permit application - not only
at the time the permit is issued.
· Encourage applicants to have a pre-application meeting with the preservation
planner to review their project and the applicable guidelines.
· Recommend to Council an ordinance to establish a design review subcommittee of
three Commission members and staff to review applications and make
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recommendations to the full Commission. This subcommittee would streamline the
deliberation and decision-making process.
Preservation Information: The Commission has also identified the need to improve access
to historic preservation information. Although the Commission has produced a number of
publications, most of these are outdated and no longer printed. The purpose of historic
preservation education is two fold: 1) To inform the public of the regulations, and provide
technical and design assistance to property owners, contractors and consultants; and 2)
enhance the public awareness and appreciation of Iowa City's historic neighborhoods and
architectural resources. Education projects that the Commission and staff are undertaking,
or are planning are:
· Develop a historic preservation website that provides access to all Iowa City
preservation documents, preservation links, district maps, recommended reading,
technical advice, etc.
· Send notification to contractors and real estate agents informing them of the
locations of districts, regulations and review procedures.
· Identify properties within districts that have been sold and notify the new owners.
· Produce new historic preservation brochures. The Commission is currently working
with professional graphic designer Shannon Heiman, who has volunteered to design
the brochures and a new logo.
· Prepare historic preservation articles for neighborhood newsletters.
· Develop a list of recommended products, such as windows and shingles.
The Commission Chair and staff will be available at the work session to answer any
question you may have. We suggest that the Council identify your issues of concern and
then allow time for the Commission and staff to prepare a response. A joint meeting of the
Commission and Council may be appropriate in the future.
City of Iowa City
- MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Atkins, City Manager
FROM: Rick Fosse, Director of Public Works ~
DATE: July 9, 2003
RE: Storm Water Utility
At the July 14, 2003, City Council Work Session I will provide an update as to the status of
the implementation of the Storm Water Utility as well as a brief refresher of decisions that
have been made to date. I expect the presentation will take about ten minutes, plus
whatever time is necessary to answer the Council's questions.
Cc: Brian Boelk, Senior Civil Engineer
Formation of the Storm Water Utility
July 14, 2003
2000
[] Started to discuss the concept of implementing a Storm Water Utility.
2001
[] At a December work session, Council directed staff to begin to work on the
details necessary to implement a Storm Water Utility. The direction was
based on the need to establish a new revenue source to fund our existing
storm water fu. nctions as well' as new functions imposed by Phase II of the
EPA Storm Water Regulations.
[] Also directed staff to develop a utility system with a fee that is proportional to
use (rather than a fiat rate).
2002
[] Developed mapping necessary to do the measurements necessary for the fee
calculations.
[] Established framework for basis of fees.
Spring 2003
[] Used new mapping to perform the measurements necessary to establish
fees.
[] Individually measured 1399 commercial and industrial properties.
Tonight
[] Share our findings.
[] Confirm that we are on track,
[] Outline the legislative process of implementing the utility.
Findings
[] Our proposed system is patterned after the Des Moines ordinance.
[] Fees are based on an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)of 3129 square feet
(average based on the actual measurements of 76 homes).
[] All residential customers are charged for 1 ERU per month at whatever rate
the council assigns. We estimate that a rate of $2 will be necessary to
generate the targeted revenues - roughly $880,000.
[] The fee for all commercial and industrial customers will be based on their
impervious area divided by the number of ERUs. For example, if a business
has a measured impervious area of 31,290 sq. ft, it would have 10 ERUs and
a rate of $20 per month (10 X $2).
[] 1,399 Commercial and Industrial customers were measured and individual
rates calculated.
[] Understand that our rate system requires a continuous commitment to
keeping current data.
[] All properties will be billed, just as they are for sewer and water.
[] Propose to exclude the U of I.
~ They own and operate their own storm sewer system.
~ Where our systems are commingled, the U of I has always been
cooperative and forthcoming with funds for joint projects.
~ They are directly permitted by the State.
[] University Heights is not included
~ They are a separate municipality.
~ They are directly permitted by the State.
~ We will keep them informed.
Process to implement
[] Need to enact an ordinance
> Aug 19 - Set Public Hearing
> Sept 9 - Hold Public Hearing
[] Sept 23, Oct 14 and 28 - Three readings of ordinance
[] 15 to 20 weeks to set up the billing system.
July 14, 2003 City Council Work Session
Comparison of Monthly Charges With Other Cities
Comparison of Single Family MontMy Charges Monthly Single
Communities Family Bill ($) Year Utility Initiated
Des Moines 5.29 1995
Solon~ 5.00 1996
Cedar RapidsF 2.25 1994
Iowa City (Proposed) 2.00 2003
North LibertyF 2.00 2000
Boone 1.95 1994
Amesv 1.25 1994
CoralvilleF 1.00 2002
Average 2.59
F Utility is based on flat rate theory.
Comparison of Non-Residental Rates Monthly Charges
Gas Station Small Shop Grocery Store Large Retail
Community 15,000 (Sq. Ft.) 37,000 (Sq. Ft.) 190,000 (Sq. Ft.) 500,000 (Sq. Ft.)
Des Moines $33.78 $83.32 $427.88 $1,126.01
Boone $9.75 $24.05 $123.50 $325.00
Iowa City (Proposed) $9.59 $23.65 $121.44 $319.59
SolonF $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Cedar Rapids~ $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25
ComlvilleF $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
North LibertyF $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
AmesF $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 $1.25
' Average $9.37 $20.50 $97.90 $254. 73
F Utility is based on flat rate theory.
United States Office of Water EPA 833-F-00-001
Environmental Protection {4203) January 2000
Agency Fact Sheet 1.0
&EPA Storm Water Phase II
Final Rule
An Overview
Storm Water Phase II Why Is the Phase II Storm Water Program Necessary?
Final Rule
Fact Sheet Series
since the passage of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the qaality of our Nation's waters has
improved dramatically. Despite this progress, however, degraded waterbodies still exist.
Overview According to the 1996 National Water Quality Inventory (Inventory), a biennial summary of
1.0 - Storm Water Phase II Final State surveys of water quality, approximately 40 percent of surveyed U.S. waterbodies are
Rule: An Overview still impaired by pollution and do not meet water quality standards. A leading source of this
Small MS4 Program impairment is polluted runoff. In fact, according to the Inventory, 13 percent of impaired
rivers, 21 percent of impaired lake acres and 45 percent of impaired estuaries are affected by
2.0 - Small MS4 Storm Water urban/suburban stonil water runoff and 6 percent of impaired rivers, l 1 percent of impaired
Program Overview lake acres and 11 percent of impaired estuaries are affected by construction site discharges.
2.1 - Wh0's C0vered7 Dost§nation
and Waivers of Regulated Small
MS4s Phase l of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) storm water program was
promulgated in 1990 under the CWA. Phase I relies on National Pollutant Discharge
2.2 - Urbanized Areas: Definition Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage to address storm water runoff from:
and Description (1) "medium" and "large" mtmicipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) generally serving
Minimum ControIMeasures populations of 100,000 or greater, (2) construction activity disturbing 5 acres of land or
greater, and (3) ten categories of industrial activity.
2.3 - Public Education and
Outreach The Storm Water Phase Il Final Rule Is the next step n EPA s effort to preserve, protec,
2.4 - Public Participation/ and improve the Nation's water resources from polluted storm water runoff. The Phase 1I
Involvement program expands the Phase I program by requiring additional operators of MS4s in urbanized
2.5 - illicit Discharge Detection areas and operators of small constmction sites, through the use of NPDES permits, to
and Elimination implement progralns and practices to control polluted storm water runoff. See Fact Sheets
2.0 and 3.0 for overviews of the Phase II programs for MS4s and construction activity.
2.6 - Construction Site Runoff
Control
Phase 11 is intended to further reduce adverse impacts to water quality and aquatic habitat by
2.7 - Post-Construction Runoff
Control instituting the use of controls on the unregalated sources of storm water discharges that have
the greatest likelihood of causing continued environmental degradation. The environmental
2.8 - Pollution Prevention/Good problems associated with discharges from MS4s in urbanized areas and discharges resulting
Housekeeping from construction activity are outlined below.
2.9 - Permitting and Reporting:
The Process and Requiremenls MS4s in Urbani~edAreas
Storm water discharges from MS4s in urbanized areas are a concern because of the high
2.10 - Federal and State-Operated concentration of pollutants found in these discharges. Concentrated development in
MS4s: Program Implementation urbanized areas substantially increases impervious surfaces, such as city streets, driveways,
Construction Program parking lots, and sidewalks, on which pollutants from concentrated human activities settle
3.0 - Construction Program and remain until a storm event washes them into nearby storm drains. Common pollutants
Overview include pesticides, fertilizers, oils, salt, litter and other debris, and sediment. Another
3.1 - Construction Rainfall concern is the possible illicit connections of sanitary sewers, which can result in fecal
Erosivity Waiver coliform bacteria entering the storm sewer system. Storm water runoffpicks up and
transports these and other harmful pollutants then discharges them untreated - to
Industrial "No Exposure" waterways via storm sewer systems. When left uncontrolled, these discharges can result in
4,0 - Conditional No Exposure fish kills, the destruction of spawning and wildlife habitats, a loss in aesthetic value, and
Exclusion lot Industrial Activity contamination of drinking water supplies and recreational waterways that can threaten public
health.
Fact Sheet 1.0 - Storm Water Phase II Final Rule: An Overview Page 2
Construction Activity Why Does Part of the Phase II Final Rule Use a
Uncontrolled runoff from construction sites is a water quality Question and Answer Format?
concern because of the devastating effects that sedimentation
can have on local waterbodies, particularly small streams. The provision,,s pertaining to opera,~ors of small MSns are
Numerous studies have shown that the amount of sediment I writtenina readable regulation form that uses the
transported by storm water runoff from construction sites "plain language" method. Questions and answers are used to
with no controls is significantly greater than from sites with create more reader-friendly and understandable regulations.
controls. In addition to sediment, construction activities yield The plain language method uses "must" instead of"shall" to
pollutants such as pesticides, petroleum products, indicate a requirement and words like "should," "could," or
construction chemicals, solvents, asphalts, and acids that can "encourage" to indicate a recommendation or guidance.
contaminate storm water runoff. During storms, construction
sites may be the source of sediment-laden runoff, which can Who Is Covered by the Phase II Final Rule?
overwhelm a small stream channel's capacity, resulting in
streambed scour, streambank erosion, and destruction of near- The final rule "automatically" covers two classes of storm
stream vegetative cover. Where left uncontrolled, sediment- lwater dischargers on a nationwide basis:
laden runoff has been shown to result in the loss of in-stream
habitats for fish and other aquatic species, an increased (1) Operators of small MS4s located in "urbanized
difficulty in filtering drinking water, the loss of drinking areas" as delineated by the Bureau of the Census.
water reservoir storage capacity, and negative impacts on the A "small" MS4 is any MS4 not already covered by
navigational capacity of waterways. Phase 1 of the NPDES storm water program. See
Fact Sheets 2.1 and 2.2 for more information on
Are Municipally Operated Sources Exempted small MS4 coverage.
by the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 Affected by (2) Operators of small construction activities that
the Final Rule? disturb equal to or greater than I (one) and less
than 5 (five) acres of land. See Fact Sheet 3.0 for
more information on small construction activity
provisions within ISTEA temporarily delayed the deadline
for Phase I industrial activities (with the exception of coverage.
power plants, airports, and uncontrolled sanitary landfills)
operated by municipalities with populations of less than }Faivers
100,000 people to obtain an NPDES storm water discharge Permitting authorities may waive "automatically designated"
permit. Congress delayed the permitting deadline for these Phase II dischargers if the dischargers meet the necessary
facilities to allow small municipalities additional time to criteria. See Fact Sheets 2.1 (small MS4 waivers overview),
comply with NPDES requirements. The Phase II Final Rule 3.0 (construction waivers overview) and 3.1 (construction
ended this temporary exemption from permitting and set a rainfall erosivity waiver) for details.
deadline of no later than March 10, 2003 for all ISTEA-
exempted municipally operated industrial activities to obtain Phased-in Permit Coverage
permit coverage. Permitting authorities may phase-in permit coverage for small
MS4s serving jurisdictions with a population under 10,000 on
How Was the Phase II Final Rule Developed? a schedule consistent with a State watershed permitting
approach.
EPA developed the Phase II Final Rule during extensive
consultations with a cross-section of interested .4ddldonal Designations by th~ P~rm~tti'n~ .4uthorltv
stakeholders brought together on a subcommittee chartered Small MS4s located outside of urbanized areas, construction
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and with activity disturbing less than 1 acre, and any other storm water
representatives of small entities participating in an advisory discharges can be designated for coverage if the NPDES
process mandated under the Small Business Regulatory permitting authority or EPA determines that storm water
Enforcement Fairness Act. In addition, EPA considered controls are necessary. See Fact Sheet 2.1 for more
comments submitted by over 500 individuals and information on the designation of small MS4s located outside
organizations durifig a 90-day public comment period on of urbanized areas.
the proposed rule.
Fact Sheet 1.0- Storm Water Phase II Final Rule: An Overview Page 3
What Does the Phase II Final Rule Require? this occurs, a storm water pollution prevention plan
will likely be required for small construction activity.
OPerators of Phase Il-designated small MS4s and small See Fact Sheet 3.0 for more information on potential
construction activity are required to apply for NPDES program requirements and appropriate BMPs for
permit coverage, most likely under a general rather than small construction activity.
individual permit, and to implement storm water discharge
management controls (known as "best management practices" What Is the Phase II Program Approach?
(BMPs)). Specific requirements for each type of discharge
are listed below, r'l"~he Phase II program, based on the use of federally
lenforceable NPDES permits:
Small MS4s
El Encourages the use of general permits;
[21 A regulated small MS4 operator must develop, IZI Provides flexibility for regulated operators to
implement, and enforce a storm water management determine the most appropriate storm water
program designed to reduce the discharge of controls;
pollutants from their MS4 to the "maximum extent
practicable," to protect water quality, and to satisfy El Allows for the recognition and inclusion of existing
the appropriate water quality requirements of the NPDES and non-NPDES storm water programs in
CWA. The mle assumes the use of narrative, rather Phase 1I permits;
than numeric, effluent limitations requiring
implementation of BMPs. [ZI Includes public education and participation efforts
as primary elements of the small MS4 program;
El The small MS4 storm water management program
must include the following six minimum control El Attempts to facilitate and promote watershed
measures: public education and outreach; public planning and to implement the storm water program
participation/involvement; illicit discharge detection on a watershed basis; and
and elimination; construction site runoff control;
post-construction runoff control; and pollution El Works toward a unified and comprehensive NPDES
prevention/good housekeeping. See Fact Sheets 2.3 storm water program with Phase I of the program.
through 2.8 for more information on each measure,
including BMPs and measurable goals. HOW Does the Phase II Final Rule Address the
Phase I Industrial "No Exposure" Provision?
El A regulated small MS4 operator must identify its
selection of BMPs and measurable goals for each In addition to establishing a deadline for ISTEA facilities
minimum measure in the permit application. The land designating two new classes of dischargers, the
evaluation and assessment of those chosen BMPs Phase II Final Rule revises the "no exposure" provision
and measurable goals must be included in periodic originally included in the 1990 regulations for Phase I of the
reports to the NPDES permitting authority. See Fact NPDES storm water program. The provision was remanded
Sheet 2.9 for more information on permitting and to EPA for further rulemaking and, subsequently, included in
reporting, its revised form in the Phase II role.
Under the Phase II Final Rule, a conditional no exposure
Small Construction Activity exclusion is available to operators of all categories of Phase I
regulated industrial activity (except category (x) construction
activity) who can certify that all industrial materials and
121 The specific requirements for storm water controls activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter to prevent
on small construction activity will be defined by the exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff. To obtain
NPDES permiUing authority on a State-by-State the no exposure exclusion, written certification must be
basis, submitted to the NPDES permitting authority. The final role
includes a No Exposure Certification form for use only by
El EPA expects that the NPDES permitting authorities operators of industrial activity in areas where EPA is the
will use their existing Phase I general permits for NPDES permitting authority. See Fact Sheet 4.0 for more
large construction activity as a guide for their information on the conditional no exposure exclusion for
Phase II permits for small construction activity. If industrial activity.
Fact Sheet 1.0 - Storm Water Phase II Final Rule: An Overview Page 4
What Is the Phase II Program Implementation
"Tool Box?" For Additional Information
Contacts
EPA to providing to facilitate
is
tools
implementation of the final Phase II storm water program ~ U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management
in an effective and cost-efficient manner. The "tool box" will Interact: www.cpa.gov/npdcs/stormwater
include the following components: Phone: 202-564-9545
~ Fact Sheets;
~ Guidance Documents; ~ Your NPDES Permitting Authority. A list of names
~ Menu of BMPs; and telephone numbers for each EPA Region and
State is located at: www.epa.gnw~npdes/stormwater,
~' Information Clearinghouse/Web Site; then click on "Contacts."
~ Training and O~treach Efforts;
~' TechnicaI Research;
~ Support for Demonstration Projects; and Reference Documents
~ Compliance Monitoring/Assistance Tools. ~ Storm Water Phase Il Final Rule Fact Sheet Series
lntemet: c fpub.epa.gov/npdes/slomawater/swfi nal.c fm
A preliminary working toolbox is available on EPA's web
~a~ Storm Water Phase II Final Rule (64 FR 68722)
site at www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater. Three years after
publication of the final role, when the general permits are Interact: www.epa.gov/npdes/regulations/phase2.pdt
issued, a fully operational tool box is scheduled to be
available.
What Is the Schedule for the Phase II Rule?
El The Phase Il Final Rule was published in the Federal
Register on December 8, 1999 (64 FR 68722).
El The Conditional No Exposure Exclusion option is
available February 7, 2000, in States where EPA is
the permitting authority.
El The NPDES permitting authority will issue general
permits for Phase Il-designated small MS4s and small
construction activity by December 9, 2002.
Operators of Phase II "automatically" designated
regulated small MS4s and small construction activity
must obtain permit coverage within 90 days of permit
El The NPDES permitting authority may phase-in
coverage for small MS4s serving jurisdictions with a
population under 10,000 on a schedule consistent with
a State watershed permitting approach.
Operators of regulated small MS4s must fully
implement their storm water management programs
by the end of the first pernf~t term, typically a 5-year
period.
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lane Plugge, Ph.D. 509 S. Dubuque Street
Superintendent Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1232
(319) 33%6890 FAX
JOINT MEETING
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CITY COUNCILS OF IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE/NORTH LIBERTY
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
School Administrative Offices
509 S. Dubuque St
4:00 PM
REVISION 2 AGENDA
12 Avenue Road Improvements - Iowa City Community School District
2. ICCSD At Risk Focus - Iowa City Community School District
3. JailUpdate City of Iowa City
4. Muslim Youth Camp of America (MYCA) Update - Johnson County
5. Army National Guard Readiness Center/County Farm Update - Johnson County
6. New School Update- City of North Liberty
7. Renaming of Hwy 965 through Coralville, North Liberty and Johnson County - City of
North Liberty
8. Library Task Force- Johnson County
9. Sioux Avenue and Dust Alleviation- Johnson County
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lane Plugge, Ph.D. 509 S. Dubuque Street
Superintendent Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1000
Board of Directors (319) 339-6890 FAX
President
Lauren Reece
Vice President
Don Jackson
Members
Toni Cilek
David Franker
Matt Goodlaxson
Jan Left
Pete Wallace
July 10, 2003
To: Membership of the Joint Council of Governments
From: ICCSD School Board
Subject: Community-Wide Students-At-Risk Discussion
The crux of the matter is this: In order for the ICCSD to fulfill its mission of educating children,
students must arrive at the schoolhouse door, every day, ready to learn.
Increasingly, more and more students of all ages arrive at school unready, burdened with
substantial barriers to learning. These children are labeled "at-risk." They include, but are not
limited to, our 325 homeless children, and increasing populations of non-English speakers and
special education students. Though many come from poverty, at-risk students come from all
along the socio-economic spectrum.
Barriers to learning fall under three broad categories: physical health (including dental health),
soCial and emotional health, and academic preparedness. These barriers impede our
professional staff's ability to teach, and our students' receptiveness to education.
The ICCSD has programs and partnerships in place to serve these students, including Family
Resource Centers, 21 st Century grants, Escuela Familia, and others. Our faculty and staff go
beyond the call of duty to try and meet the needs of children and families.
But both programs and staff are being stretched thin by the growing number of students who are
"at-risk," coupled with decreased funding for education. Additionally, there are outstanding
needs for xvhich programs do not exist. The system needs both reinforcement and expansion.
While these problems are concentrated in the schools, they are by no means limited to the
schools. We all want to see our community thrive. Children who fail place additional burdens
and strains on the entire system.
With that in mind, the school board is reaching out to the expertise and goodwill of the larger
community to help restore our professional staff's time to teaching, rather than to providing
social services. We are asking all community members and organizations to consider the
question, "what are our respective responsibilities in addressing these issues?"
In fact, we'd like you to jot down your initial responses to that question and bring them with
you to our upcoming meeting on Wednesday July 16th.
We are proposing a Community-Wide Conference on Students-at-Risk during the weekend
of October 10 and 11. In preparation we have been sponsoring a series of "at-risk' work
sessions where we are looking at "co-location" of health services in schools, expanding pre-
school opportunities and improving our ability to acclimate new students to our community as
means to diminishing barriers to learning.
We cannot do this work alone. It is beyond our scope. We need our local governments, we need
the University, we need the social service agencies and the pre-schools. We need collaboration.
And we need commitment.
Please give serious consideration to your level of commitment to these issues, and bring that
with you on Wednesday as well. Thank you.
Helpful Websites:
www. Healthinschools.org
www. Schoolmentalhealthproject.org
www.cr.k 12.ia.us/departments/health/metrocare/ ~;~ _
TIMELINE:
7/16: Joint Council of G0vts Meeting,
7/22: School Board At-Risk Work session: "Co-location" with UI Pediatric Dentistry, Metro-
cm~e, Community Mental Health, UI College of Ed
8/26: School Board At-Risk Work session
9/24: School Board At-Risk Work session
10/10: Community At Risk Conference
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lane Plugge, Ph.D. 509 S. Dubuque Street
Superintendent Iowa City, IA 52240
~ (319) 688-1232
(3195 339-6890 FAX
JOINT MEETING
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISO/RS
CITY COUNCILS OF IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE/NOJRTH LIBERTY
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SC/HOOL BOARD
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
School Administrative
509 S. Dubuque St
4:00 PM
REVISED
1. 12th Avenu - Iowa City Community School District
2. ICCSD At Risk Focus City Community School District
3. Jail 1
4. Muslim Youth Camp ~ (MYCA) Update - Johnson County
5. Army National [~eadine y Farm Update - Johnson County
6. Liberty
7. Renaming of } 965 throu North Liberty and Johnson County - City of
North
8. Library Cou
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY Ill}fi[
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lane Plugge, Ph.D. 509 ~ . Dubuque Street
Superintendent , IA 52240
(31 688-1232
339-6890 FAX
JOINT MEETING
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
July 16, 2003
S. Dubuque St
4:00 PM
1. 12th Avenu Community School District
2. ICCSD At Risk Focus - Iowa r School District
3. Jail Update - Cit3
4.
5. Army National County
6. New School Update - ~
7. Renamin h Coralvill{ Liberty and Johnson County - City of
North Liberty
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
To: Steve Atkins
From: Kim Oohnson~
Re: Agenda Items
The following are costs associated with the Capital Improvement Projects being
presented for acceptance at the July 15th Council meeting:
1) Landfill FY02 Cell Construction Project
Contractor: J.B. Holland
*:o Project Estimated Cost: $1,800,000.00
o:o Project Bid Received: $1,111,705.37
o:* Project Actual Cost: $1,151,949.31
2) Bloomington Street Booster Station Project
Contractor: Wendler Engineering and Construction
o:o Project Estimated Cost: $ 880,000.00
o:o Project Bid Received: $ 835,568.00
o:* Project Actual Cost: $ 818,273.81
3) Scott Blvd. Landscape - First Ave. to Rochester Ave.
Contractor: Lewis Brothers
o:o Project Estimated Cost: $ 68,260.00
o:o Project Bid Received: $ 34,082.00
o:o Project Actual Cost: $ 34,082.00
Distributed by City Clerk
Campaign the right way for election 2003
By: W. Charles Smithson, Executive Director and Legal Counsel, Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
As city officials prepare for the address of the candidate. Code section 10wa
upcoming regular city election in 56.14 and IAC 351~4.38 through 4.43
November 2003, there are a variety provide additional guidance on the
of issues to keep in mind. All attribution statement requirements. Although
candidates for elected office need to io
comply with campaign finance laws in Examples of Prohibited Activities by City ':contain
Code of Iowa, chapter 56. Officials ri for incumbents
Pursuant to 2003 Iowa Acts, HF 601, In addition to the other campaign regu- 0 city
the campaign finance laws will be lations, incumbents need to remember
renumbered as Chapter 68A in their current positions with city gov- e from the
effective July 1, 2003. ernment that they must not use city 244-7282 or
resources for political purposes, e at
Campaign Finance Code section 56.12A prohibits the use 'r the Board
Campaigning requires detailed financial of public resources for political puc- In
record keeping and reporting. A candi- poses. Incumbents must keep this pro-
date for city office has to form a corn- hibition in mind as they campaign for ~f°r
mittee by filing a Statement of Organi- re-election. Additionally, "political pur-
zation (DR-l) within 10 days of receiv- pose" does not only refer to election of
lng contributions, making expenditures, officers, but it also applies to any issue
or incurring debts in excess of $750. to be put before the voters, including
The candidate must deposit all contri- referendums for bond issues or local
butions in a separate account main- option sales tax elections. There are a contact the lowa Ethics and Campaign
tained by the committee within seven variety of activities in which city offi- Disclosure Board at (515) 281-4028.
days of receipt, rials may engage that could place them The Board's Web site at www.iowa.
Once a campaign committee has in violation of this law. The following gov/ethics also has helpful information
formed, it is important to file campaign are a few of these activities: and forms. ·
disclosure reports on or before the
required due dates. Candidates should · using city intra-office and interof-
refer to Code section 56.6(1)(d) and fire mail boxes to advocate for or water t wastewater
Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) 351-- against a candidate or ballot issue; SOLID WASte Air I La. ND
4.9(7) for the appropriate due dates. · printing or publishing a city We offer a full range of services
Automatic civil penalties are assessed newsletter that urges citizens to e a g i n e e r i n, specifically tailored to meet your
for late-filed rei3orts and additional vote for or against a candidate or needs, including:
engineering investigations
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sure Board. vote for or against a candidate or 800.433.3469 grant and financing assistance
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attribution statement, such as "paid for · placement of campaign literature info@foxengcom regulatory compfiance
on vehicles and equipment owned
by..." on political advertising such as
brochures, posters and letters. Yard or leased by the city or on personal
signs less than 16 square feet in size and vehicles where a city employee ~ GA PDE N &
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ers do not require an attribution. The use of the personal vehicle on city
statement needs to include the official business; ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS
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8 /IIYK~P~ July2003
Date: 1-Jul-03
To: City Manager and City Council ~,.
From: Dianna Furman, Customer Service ~'"'~ 'w"¢"-' IR8
Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics - Fiscal Year FY 02 and FY03
All Water Total
Services Sewer Discount Water Tax Sewer Refuse Recycling Total
Month Discount Discount Accounts Discount Discount Discount Discount Discount Discounts
FY 02
Jul 116 84 200 835.52 41.99 760.56 658.05 224.70 2520.82
Aug 127 94 221 896.00 44.90 857.69 701.10 239.40 2739.09
Sept 128 93 221 1023.68 51.25 980.49 808.71 276.15 3140.28
Oct 136 107 243 1043.84 52.35 999.90 827.17 282.45 3205.71
Nov 136 113 249 1106.56 55.47 1060.23 836.38 285.60 3344.24
Dec 142 117 259 1151.36 57.77 1103.34 867.14 296.10 3475.71
Jan 147 122 269 1164.80 58.20 1116~29 879.45 300.30 3519.04
Feb 146 124 270 1216.32 61.09 1165.83 913.26 311.85 3668.35
Mar 148 122 270 1184.96 59.39 1135.68 879.45 300.30 3559.78
Apr 153 118 271 1205.12 60.32 1155.07 925.57 316.05 3662.13
May 154 126 280 1207.36 60.37 1157.23 943.72 322.55 3691.23
Jun 156 132 288 1254.82 62.91 1202.48 1049.62 360.77 3930.60
FY02 $40,456.98 I
Totals 1689 1352 3241 $13,290.34 $666.01 $12,694.79 $10,289.62 $3,516.22
FY 03
Jul 112 113 225 932.26 46.57 892.16 695.24 238.99 2,805.22
Aug 118 115 233 1,006.18 50.07 963.26 769.48 264.52 3,053.51
Sept 123 121 244 1,042.02 52.03 997.76 783.00 269.12 3,143.93
Oct 129 122 251 1,068.90 53.45 1,023.62 803.25 276.08 3,225.30
Nov 122 127 249 1,129.38 56.57 1,081.80 907.87 312.09 3,487.71
Dec 126 128 254 1,133.86 56.68 1,086.11 816.75 280.72 3,374.12
Jan 126 132 258 1,138.34 56.93 1,090.43 843.75 290.00 3,419.45
Feb 126 135 261 1,192.10 59.78 1,142.12 870.74 299.31 3,564.05
Mar 130 137 267 1,178.66 58.84 1,129.21 877.50 301.61 3,545.82
Apr 134 137 271 1,210.02 60.35 1,159.38 884.25 303.93 3,617.93
May 139 140 279 1,245.86 62.17 1,193.85 938.24 322.51 3,762.63
Jun 148 146 294 1,277.22 63.68 1,224.03 945.00 324.81 3834.74
Totals 1533 1553 3286 $13,554.80 $677.12 $12,983.73 $10,135.07 $3,483.69 $40,834.41
cc: Kevin O'Mally
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Marian Karr
From: Irvin Pfab [ipfab@avalon.net] ~
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 10:34 AM
To: Iowa City City Council
Subject: 7603fw..New Research Confirms Alcohol Is Gender-Sensitive: Womensenews, by Gretchen Cook - WeNews
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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
New Research Confirms Alcohol Is Gender-Sensitive
By Gretchen Cook - WeNews correspondent
(WOMENSENEWS)--The day she won a prized fellowship from her university, Jean Kirkpatrick went out on a
drunk--a decade-long binge that led to terrifying blackouts, a hit-and-run car accident, an attempted suicide and
a psychiatric ward. When she finally fought her way out of her alcoholic nightmare, Kirkpatrick recognized it
was anxiety about her success that had triggered it.
"We alcoholic women know anxiety. And sometimes we have used alcohol and pills to make it go away,"
Kirkpatrick, a sociology professor, wrote in a booklet for the Women for Sobriety, Inc., a recovery group she
founded in Pennsylvania.
That was back in 1976. It wasn't until March this year that women, anxiety and alcoholism were scientifically
linked by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in Bethesda, Md., the world's foremost
medical alcohol research center. Until recently, alcohol research focused overwhelmingly on men, just as
society has generally stereotyped alcoholics as the guy curled up with his bottle on Skid Row.
The sobering facts for women, however, are that more than one-third of the country's 15.1 million alcoholics are
women and that proportion is growing fast, according to the institute's spokesperson Anne Bradley. She says
that increased work pressures as well as more social acceptance of women drinkers are two factors contributing
to the rise in alcoholism among women.
The institute's latest findings also show that women can suffer more damage--including to the liver and brain--
from alcohol's effects than do men. In separate, but related findings, alcohol-abusing women have also been
shown to be more susceptible to trauma resulting from traffic accidents and interpersonal violence and are more
likely to commit suicide.
Reproductive Risk and Stigma Curtailed Research
So why have women drinkers been so overlooked? Bradley explains that potential risks to reproductive systems
prevented researchers from using female subjects. The stigma of alcholism also discourages women from
joining studies or entering treatment programs, where they can be observed.
Recovery experts often note that while drinking has traditionally almost been a rite of passage for men, it has
been considered "unladylike," and that female alcoholics suffered harsher judgments from themselves and
society. It's only in the past decade that the institute has added women to their subject pools. But the alarming
findings have prompted them to push hard now for more gender balance.
7/7/03
Page 2 of 3
':Because women suffer to a far greater extent than men makes us newly vigilant to the subject of women and
alcohol," says Bradley.
But progress has been slow, according to recovery advocate Susan Rook. She believes a reason for that is the
overwhelmingly male management of alcohol research and recovery programs.
"There's a natural inclination to have a one-size-fits-all box to put people in, and up until now that box has been
defined by men," says Rook, a former CNN anchor and recovering alcoholic.
Lower body weight has long been blamed for womens' low alcohol tolerance, with the assumption being that
women just got drunker on less. But one of the most critical recent findings by the institute, issued in a
December 1999 report, was that women absorb and metabolize alcohol differently from men and generally
achieve higher concentrations of alcohol in the blood after drinking equivalent amounts. This makes women
more susceptible to cirrhosis of the liver and brain damage and therefore more in need of early intervention than
men.
The discovery of women's different reaction to alcohol also has a psychological impact, says Rook. "When I
found out that my body treated alcohol differently, it made it easier for me to accept my alcoholism. It made it
more like a real condition than a moral failing, and it helped me understand why I could get caught up in
alcohol so quickly," she says.
Women Less Likely to Seek Help
The new gender-specific studies also suggest the need for more treatment alternatives. Women are far less
likely than men to seek help for treating their addiction. Lack of child care is one of the most frequently cited
barriers for women who need inpatient programs or daily attendance at recovery meetings. Women also often
find public exposure of their alcoholism more daunting than do men, says Rook, and private doctors or
counselors are options open only to those who can afford it.
The most widely available free alternative is the 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous program. But Kirkpatrick and
others suggest that women may be less likely to benefit from AA than men, and argue it can even be
counterproductive for some women drinkers.
AA was developed by men in large part for men. The program's "Big Book" was written in 1939 and is a
reflection of the times. It includes a chapter "To Wives," which presumes traditional gender roles, and though
AA denies any religious leanings, the "Big Book" refers to God throughout and uses the pronoun "He."
Kirkpatrick also says AA's First Step, "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol," sends a destructive
message to many women who turn to alcohol to overcome a sense of powerlessness. She also argues that the
Fourth Step of taking a "fearless and moral inventory" compounds, for many women, the shame of the disease.
Tracey Deschaine, a nurse anesthetist who has worked in recovery centers, agrees. "Women have known all
along they're powerless, that's part of the reason they fall victim to drugs or alcohol. They need to be told they
have power inside them to get well," she says. "And in the Fourth Step," she continues, "you have to go out and
emotionally flog yourself. Nobody has to tell women to flog themselves. They do it all the time."
Additionally, about one-half of all sexual-assault victims report that they were drinking alcohol at the time of
their attack. Women may be reluctant to discuss that trauma in gender-mixed AA meetings and require
additional counseling to help cope misplaced guilt and shame.
Nonethless, courts and employers have long required AA attendance as part of sentencing or work
reinstatement. Those orders have been challenged on the grounds that AA's religious content puts it in violation
of the First Amendment's separation of church and state. Kirkpatrick and others also argue that women should
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be allowed to seek alternative recovery programs.
However, few other options are widely available. Women for Sobriety, Inc. in Quakertown, Pa.,--to which
"Dear Abby" has recently begun referring female readers of the newspaper advice column--and Rational
Recovery Systems, Inc., of Lotus, Calif., are two abstinence-only alternatives, but the need far outstrips the
meetings the groups have organized.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's inpatient treatment requires AA attendance. Bradley
acknowledges that while AA "is helpful to some and not to others," she stresses "the 12-step approach has
helped many millions of alcoholics over the years."
And because AA is free, it is sometimes the only game in town. Rook notes that with the dramatic drop in
federal spending and insurance coverage for treatment since the 1970s, there's little reason to discuss how
treatment programs can be improved.
"We're getting all of this fabulous research, which is wonderful," she says, "but if people can't get treatment of
any kind, then treatment falls into the category of caffiene-free diet Coke--why bother?"
Gretchen Cook is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C.
For more information:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: - http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
NIAAA's Alert on Women's Vulnerability to Alcohol: - http://alcoholism.about.com/library/blnaa46.htm
Alcohol Test: The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: -
http://www2.recoverycentral,org/tests/testwomn.html
7/7/03
MINUTES FINAL/APPROVED
DEER TASK FORCE MEETING
APRIL 15, 2003
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CIVIC CENTER
IP10
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Lezlie Hall, Jan Ashman, Mark Sandier, Pete Sidwell,
Linda Dykstra, Harold Goff
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Mollenhauer
OTHERS: Tim Thompson (IDNR)
CALL TO ORDER
Mollenhauer called the meeting to order at 5:50 P.M.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
None.
MEMBERSHIP
Mollenhauer stated that the Task Force needed to determine the Chair for 2003-2004. Farrant was
unanimously appointed.
Farrant mentioned the two vacancies - one at large and one biologist/scientist. Members are to
solicit applications. Mollenhauer will post the vacancies on the City's web site and issue a news
release. Two applicants from last year will also be added to the pool - Florence Boos and Roy
Gentry. If applications are submitted within the next week or two, a special meeting wild be called to
appoint new members and an orientation conducted before the May 6 regular meeting.
Farrant reminded Task Force members of the duties and responsibilities.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The following dates have been selected for meetings: May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, July 8.
Meetings will be held at 6:00 pm in the Civic Center Lobby Conference Room.
REVIEW OF DATA
Population count. Thompson indicated deer numbers are up all over the State. In Iowa City
jurisdiction only districts, 354 deer (44 deer per square mile) were counted compared to 135 (21
deer per square mile) in 2002. Marked areas of increase were Dubuque Street to Dodge Street,
Dubuque Street to Hwy 1 (north of 1-80), Hickory Hill/ACT, and Iowa River south. Counts in Finkbine
and the East Clear Creek districts also increased.
Population numbers were slightly higher than what Task Force members anticipated. Goff said we
are looking at 1.8 births per doe. So that won't quite double the population in a year. Goff said
numbers on the north side of Iowa City look reminiscent to two years ago - groups of five and six
rather than two and three.
Deer Task Force Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2003
Page 2
Thompson said Coralville's numbers are also up. Mollenhauer asked Thompson to request a
population model from Willie Suchy.
Deer-Vehicle Accidents. Numbers of accidents were down in 2002 to 39. Some of the decrease
may be attributed to the decreased population for half of 2002 (due to sharpshooting in eady 2002
and new births not occurring until May). Most accidents occurred between the end of September
and the middle of December. Accidents have generally decreased in areas where shooting has
occurred and increased in areas with no pressure.
OTHER
Farrant asked about complaints. Mollenhauer indicated she has received none. Thompson said as
long as people think something is going on, they typically don't comment. Iowa City residents are
aware there is a deer management / population reduction program in place.
Dykstra spoke of a product that works fairly well in keeping deer and rabbits from gardens - based
on smell.
Members asked Mollenhauer to communicate with Karin Franklin regarding mandatory screening
requirements in residential areas. (Follow-up: Franklin indicated developers are free to choose
plants appropriate for an area as long as they provide screening year-round. The City does not
mandate specific plantings.]
The Long-Term Plan was briefly discussed. Sandier said without reduction in the population last
year and the increase in numbers, it seemed obvious what needed to be done. Members asked
about financing. Mollenhauer indicated money allocated for the Deer Management Program was
carried over to FY04. The Task Force will wait to discuss the Long-Term Plan in greater detail until/if
new members are appointed.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, May 6, 6:00 pm, Lobby Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Lisa Mollenhauer
MINUTES FINAL/APPROVED
DEER TASK FORCE MEETING
June 24, 2003
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL IP1 1
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Farrant, Lezlie Hall, Jan Ashman, Pete Sidweli, Harold Goff
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Sandier, Linda Dykstra
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Mollenhauer
OTHERS: None.
CALL TO ORDER
Mollenhauer called the meeting to order at 5:50 P.M.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
Appoint Martin Jones as at At-Large representative. Term ending March 15, 2004.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of April 15, 2003 approved.
MEMBERSHIP
Task Force members reviewed and discussed applications submitted - Martin Jones and Florence
Boos. Both applied as At-Large representatives. There were no applications for the
Biologist/Scientist vacancy. Members expressed appreciation for Dr. Boos' continued interest in the
deer program but were concerned that she held a strong animal welfare position. There are already
two appointed animal welfare representatives serving on the Task Force. Martin Jones presented a
solid background for serving on committees/public service and would be a voice for the west side of
Iowa City (previously unrepresented). It was unanimously decided to recommend that Council
appoint Martin Jones.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The following dates have been selected for meetings: July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19.
Meetings will be held at 6:00 pm in City Hall Lobby Conference Room.
2003-2004 RECOMMENDATION
Mollenhauer explained the Deer Management budget for FY2004 was not impacted by Council's
budget reduction plan. The City Manager indicated we should move forward with a
recommendation.
Mollenhauer is to again ask DNR for population modeling and is to find out timeframes for NRC
review and, if recommended, White Buffalo's anticipated schedule. Task Force members asked
Mollenhauer to provide information on Iowa City's growth (5-10 year if possible) plan.
Deer Task Force Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2003
Page 2
Hall stated her concern about future development in Iowa City and the impact on deer. Goff
expressed that, for example on the northeast side of Iowa City, hunting has been used to control the
population. When development occurs, great amounts of landscaping are planted and protected
sanctuaries are created. Hall said because they continue to reproduce, we have to kill in order to
control the population. Mollenhauer said that was correct, barring any kind of harsh weather or
disease situation.
Goff indicated he thought it important that The University of Iowa be included in the management
plan in the future. Mollenhauer said the approved plan was forwarded to the University Facilities
office last year, but officials have not wanted to be actively involved. Task Force members thought
President Skorton might be willing to listen to Iowa City's concerns regarding University property
serving as sanctuaries and the impact that has on the overall situation.
Ashman said based on the latest population count, deer will need to be killed and we want that to
occur in the most humane way possible - which would be sharpshooting.
Goff said he worries a little bit about the political fall-out from the public regarding the budget -
spending money on sharpshooting. It could become a Council election issue. He feels strongly that,
given the timing and the population, sharpshooting is the only logical thing to do this year. But he
would still like to look in the longer-term for maintenance purposes at bow hunting or, in some of the
peripheral areas, shotgun. Farrant reminded the group that if we deviate from sharpshooting, the
Long-Term Plan would need to be revisited as the only method that currently meets the criteria
established in the plan is sharpshooting. Sidwell said when you bring in bow hunting, you introduce
a recreational component to the program. We have to decide is that is a goal. Ashman said she
didn't believe we needed to make special mention of bow hunting because as one of the legal
methods, it is on the table for consideration every year.
OTHER
Mollenhauer asked Task Force members to be thinking of the recommendation for the future of the
Task Force, as it sunsets March 15, 2004.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, July 8, 6:00 pm, Lobby Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Lisa Mollenhauer
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
June 2003
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
/~ ~'A5~ '' . Type of Improvement:
ADD - Addition
ALT- Alteration
REP- Repair
FND - Foundation Only
NE kV - 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 City of Iowa City
Date: 7/7/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/I/2003 Census Bureau p
From: 6/30/2003
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address lmpr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD03-00335 VERIZON WIRELESS 2990 INDUSTRIAL PARK R ADD NON 1 0 $25,000
ADD ANTENNAE TO EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
BLD02-00736 DAROLD E & MARILYN J Al_ 939 MAIDEN LN ADD NON 1 0 $18,000
240 SQ FT ADDITION CONNECTING 2 BUILDINGS
BLD03-00417 CROELL INDUSTRIES INC 3310 OLD HIGHWAY #218 ADD NON 2 0 $5,000
7' x 45' MEZZANINE
Total ADD/NON permits: 3 Total Valuation: $48,000
BLD03-00351 BRYAN CLARK & ANDREA ] 900 N DUBUQUE ST ADD RSF 1 2 $235,444
2 STORY ADDITION WITH BASEMENT GARAGE TO RSF
BLD03-00259 JOHN & KRIS RUTHERFORD 1717 COLLEGE ST ADD RSF 1 0 $130,000
ADDITION AND ALTERATION OF SFD
BLD03-00452 DON ANDERSON & JANE D( 337 FERSON AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $60,000
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO KITCHEN AND ERECT 24' X 28' DETACHED GARAGE
BLD03-00356 HOLZHAMMER, DAVID L 1810 MORNINGSIDE DR ADD RSF 2 2 $39,500
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD03-00395 ALAN K & MARLENE M JOH 1401 BRISTOL DR ADD RSF 1 0 $23,500
12' X 20' THREE SEASON PORCH AND 6' X 19' AND 10' X 14' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
BLD03-00210 BUCHMILLER, CAROLE E 2726 HICKORY TR ADD RSF 1 0 $21,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD03-00460 SUSAN B PLUMB PIPER 51 GREEN MOUNTAIN DR ADD RSF 1 0 $16,150
14' X 16' THREE SEASON PORCH WITH 6' X 16' UNCOVERED DECK
BLD03-00381 JOHN DUANE & CHERYL EL 1614 DICKENSON LN ADD RSF 1 0 $14,500
12' X 15' PATIO ROOM
BLD03-00387 GRETA ANDERSON 803 S LUCAS ST ADD RSF 1 0 $12,000
5' ADDITION TO THREE SEASON ROOM
BLD03-00342 KAREN ALDERMAN 221 OBERLIN ST ADD RSF 1 0 $11,686
CONVERT DECK TO 3 SEASON PORCH
BLD03-00380 EDWARD L & JUDITH K PIEl 2054 HANNAH JO CT ADD RSF 1 1 $10,717
INSTAL 10' X 13' PATIO ROOM OVER EXISTING DECK
BLD03-00337 RICHARD T & MARGARET Ix 2 PRINCETON CT ADD RSF 1 0 $10,000
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION TO SFD
BLD03-00375 JASON & LUCY BARKER 1143 PENKRIDGE DR ADD RSF 0 0 $9,200
SCREEN PORCH AND DECK ADDITION TO SFD
BLD03-00440 NEW DIMENSION HOMES O 320 PALOMINO CT ADD RSF 1 0 $8,000
24' X 24' ATTACHED GARAGE
BLD03-00377 MITCHELL, JAMES P 1025 EUCLID AVE ADD RSF 0 0 $4,650
PORCH ADDITION TO SFD
BLD03-00393 WILLIAM T DOWNING & N3 1030 E BURLINGTON ST ADD RSF 1 1 $3,000
ADD TWO DORMERS AND BATH REMODEL
BLD03-00427 CORDELL E & JOYCE L JEPI: 3010 STANFORD AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $3,000
14' X 14' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
BLD03-00441 NEPTUNE LAND COMPANY 1105 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN R ADD RSF 1 0 $3,000
12' X 25' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
BLD03-00389 MARCIA J KL1NGAMAN 732 RUNDELL ST ADD RSF I 0 $2,000
12' × 20' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
Page: 3 City of Iowa City
Date: 7/7/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/I/2003
From: 6/30/2003 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address lmpr U~ Stories Units Valuation
BLD03-00390 WILLIAM R III & HEIDI J SKi 841 SANDUSKY DR ADD RSF 1 0 $2,000
19' X 20' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
BLD03-00422 DEBRA K MCNULTY 1417 DERWEN DR ADD RSF 1 0 $2,000
12' X 16' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
BLD03-00454 NATHAN W & ELIZABETH ~ 1626 MORNINGSIDE DR ADD RSF 1 0 $2,000
12'X 16' AND 12'X 12' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
TotalADD/RSF permits: 22 Total Valuation: $623,347~
BLD03-00447 MARC B. MOEN 228 S CLINTON ST ALT MIX 1 1 $30,000
INSTALL S.F.D. IN SECOND FLOOR OF COMMERIAL BUILDING
TotaIALT/MIX permits :1 TotaIValuafion: $30,000 ~
BLD03-00462 U OF I PHARMACEUTICAL £ 2949 SIERRA CT ALT NON 3 0 $142,548
MOVE TWO EXISTING DOORS TO NEW LOCATIONS
BLD03-00374 ZEPHYR COPIES 124 WASHINGTON ST ALT NON 2 1 $120,000
REMODEL OF EXTERIOR FACADE / INTERIOR CEILINGS
BLD03-00469 TOWNCREST INVESTMENT: 2405 TOWNCREST DR ALT NON 1 0 $36,000
REMODEL TWO INTERIOR ROOMS TO ACCOMMODATE MRI MACHINE
BLD03-00408 GOOD SHEPHERD CORPOR/ 603 GREENWOOD DR ALT NON 1 0 $33,000
CONVERT INDIVIDUAL ROOMS TO DAY CARE
BLD03-00470 HOME & FAMILY CARE 1933 KEOKUK ST ALT NON 1 0 $33,000
INTERIOR REMODEL TO CLINIC
BLD03-00459 U OF I FAMILY CARE CLINI{ 1130 S SCOTT BLVD ALT NON 1 0 $21,700
REMOVE CONFERENCE ROOM AND INSTALL TWO EXAM ROOMS AND SMALLER BREAK ROOM
IOtalALT/NON permits :6 totalValuation: $386,248~
BLD03-00418 ALPHA PHI HOUSE CORPOR 906 COLLEGE ST ALT RMF 1 0 $78,000
KITCHEN REMODEL and RAMP
Total ALT/RMF permits: I Total Valuation ~
$78,000
BLD03-00445 JOSEPH F & TRACY L LONG 1808 MORNINGSIDE DR ALT RSF 2 0 $22,700
REPLACE KITCHEN CABINATES AND REMODEL BATHROOMS
BLD03-00412 GREG A & PENNY JO PODHt 1345 WILD PRAIRIE DR ALT RSF ! 0 $15,000
FINISH BASEMENT IN S.F.D.
BLD03-00391 CRAIG N & NANCY B WlLLI 333 MAGOWAN AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $13,406
BATHROOM REMODEL
BLD03-00392 ROD M & MARGARET M HY 428 ROCKY SHORE DR ALT RSF 1 0 $9,000
CONVERT TWO BATHROOMS INTO ONE
BLD03-00430 MARK P & SADIE A GREINE 1254 FLAGSTAFF DR ALT RSF 1 0 $5,000
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO THREE SEASON PORCH
BLD03-00437 ALEXANDRE KOLYVANOV 1611 WETHERBY DR ALT RSF 1 0 $5,000
BASEMENT FINISH
Pa~e: 4 City of Iowa City
Date: 7/7/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2003
From: 6/30/2003 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address [mpr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD03-00406 RON SCH1NTLER 1347 PHEASANT VALLEY, ALT RSF 1 0 $4,300
FINISH EXERCISE ROOM IN BASEMENT
BLD03-00419 COP, BIN, KAREN E 748 RUNT)ELL ST ALT RSF 2 0 $2,500
REPLACE WINDOWS IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN
BLD03-00369 CLIFFORD WALTERS REVO¢ 730 JEFFERSON ST ALT RSF 1 I $2,000
INSTALL HALF BATH IN EXISTING ROOM
BLD03-00471 JOSEPH E & M COLEEN PET 1532 ROCHESTER AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $1,800
REPLACE WOOD DECK(UNCOVERED)
BLD03-00397 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2544 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00398 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2548 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF I 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00399 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2552 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00400 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2556 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00401 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2508 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00402 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2512 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00403 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2516 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00404 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 2520 CLEARWATER CT ALT RSF 1 0 $750
INSTALL WALL IN BASEMENT TO CREATE BEDROOM
BLD03-00458 MICHAEL T. MCLAUGHLIN 912 IOWA AVE ALT RSF 0 0 $500
'CONVERT DINING ROOM TO BEDROOM
BLD03~00435 ALLEN WIGGER 1410 SPRUCE ST ALT RSF 2 0 $400
INSTALL PATIO IN PLACE OF WINDOW
Total ALT/RSF permits: 20 Total Valuation ~
$87,606
BLD03-00425 GERDIN INVESTMENTS 2630 INDEPENDENCE RD FND NON 1 0 $176,000
foundation for warehouse
BLD03-00438 STEVE LENNING 2238 HEINZ RD FND NON 1 0 $16,200
80' X 210' FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE BUILDING
Total FND/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $192,200i
BLD03-00448 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4369 BERKLEY LANE FND RMF 2 1 $33,000
FOUNDATION FOR 12 UNIT MULTI FAMILY
BLD03-00449 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4403 BERKLEY LANE FND RMF 2 1 $33,000
FOUNDATION FOR 12 UNIT MULTI FAMILY
I Tota, FND/RMF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $66,000 I
BLD03-00405 IOWA CITY SCHOOL DIST 300 TEETERS CT NEW NON 1 0 $10,000
22' X 36' PORTABLE BUILDING
Page: 5 City of Iowa City
Date: 7/7/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2003
From: 6/30/2003 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD03-00407 MICHAEL R & JULIE A MAII 212 S MT VERNON DR NEW OTH 1 0 $20,000
10' X 34' 1NGROUND SWIMMING POOL/8' FENCE
BLD03-00411 W BRUCE WHEATON 412 GARDEN ST NEW OTH 1 0 $1,000
INSTALL 8' FENCE AT REAR OF PROPERTY
BLD03-00426 BARBARA J MEADE 1335 S 1ST AVE NEW OTH 1 0 $1,000
52 FEET OF 8 FOOT FENCE
[ Total NEW/OTH permits:3 Total Valuation: $22,0001
BLD03-00257 PENINSULA QUALITY BUIL! 1319 FOSTER RD NEW RDF 2 2 $250,578
DUPLEX
1319-1327 FOSTER ROAD NO GARAGES
BLD03-00348 NICK PARTNERSHIP 15 WILLOUGHBY PL NEW P-,DF 1 2 $249,259
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
15-17 WILLOUGHBY PLACE
BLD03-00350 NICK PARTNERSHIP 27 WILLOUGHBY PL NEW RDF 1 2 $249,259
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
27-29 WILLOUGHBY PLACE
BLD03-00414 PENINSULA QUALITY BUIL] 1275 FOSTER RD NEW RDF 2 2 $245,000
TWO STORY DUPLEX TOWNHOUSE STYLE WITH OUT GARAGE
1275-1301 FOSTER ROAD
Total NEW/RDF permits: 4 Total Valuation:
BLD03-00409 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4377 COURT ST NEW RMF 2 6 $852,000
6 PLEX TOWNHOUSES WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES - 4377 - 4379-4381-43834385-43878
BLD03-00233 A.M. MANAGMENT 2900 HEINZ RD NEW RMF 2 6 $838,621
6 UNIT TOWNHOUSES WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES - Bldg E -2900,2902,2904,2906,2908,2910
Total NEW/RMF permits: 2 Total Valuation:
$1,690,621
BLD03-00420 HOLLY CARVER 2301 WASHINGTON ST NEW RSF 2 1 $275,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00415 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4351 BUCKINGHAM LN NEW RSF 2 1 $269,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00336 JAMES J & ROXANNE RAE C 710 SCOTT PARK DR NEW RSF 1 1 $250,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00429 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4447 BUCKINGHAM LN NEW RSF 2 1 $225,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00432 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4426 BUCKINGHAM LN NEW RSF I 1 $225,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00424 EASTERN IOWA BUILDERS 1204 WILD PRAIRIE DR NEW RSF 1 1 $207,000
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00241 CJ CONSTRUCTION 7 PHYLLIS PL NEW RSF 1 1 $199,641
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
Page: 6 City of Iowa City
Date: 7/7/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2003
From: 6/30/2003 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD03-00344 TERRY L STAMPER HOLDIN 1000 FOSTER RD NEW RSF 2 1 $195,000
SFD "The Dickenson"
BLD03-00361 REGENCY BUILDERS 3740 ELGIN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $168,290
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00421 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMEN 3754 COURT ST NEW RSF 2 1 $155,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00396 WALDEN WOOD ASSOCIATi 3776 ELGIN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $153,500
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00446 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4520 YORK PL NEW RSF 2 1 $150,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00244 GEMINI DEVELOPMENT LC 763 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $148,229
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD03~00362 WALDEN WOOD ASSOCIAT! 3758 ELGIN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $146,290
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00325 JAMIE JOHNSON 1113 WEEBER ST NEW RSF 1 1 $121,000
PREMANUFACTURED S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00384 REGAL INVESTMENTS 1622 TOFTING AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $108,749
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00385 GARY BISHOP CONST 867 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $100,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD03-00383 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CI 1612 TOFT1NG AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $91,638
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
Total NEW/RSF permits: 18 Total Valuation: $3,188,337~
BLD03-00379 TIM DWIGHT 710 S DUBUQUE ST REP MIX 1 2 $20,000
Install Fire Rated Ceiling in lower level
Total REP/MIX permits: I Total Valuation: $20,000 ~
BLD03-00463 SCOTT CHRISTIANSEN 409 KIRKWOOD AVE REP NON 1 0 $4,150
REROOF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Total REP/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $4,150 ~
BLD03-00416 AKENTBRAVERMAN&GO 1001 OAKC1LESTAVE REP RMF 1 0 $10,500
FIRE REPAIR TO UNIT #4 AND WATER REPAIR UNIT #3
BLD02-00789 OAKES FAMILY PARTNERS] 522 E BURLINGTON ST REP RMF 1 0 $6,000
INSTALL WINDOWS IN ALL LOWER LEVEL RENTAL UNITS
Total REP/RMF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $16,500
BLD02-00321 SUSANNA STRODE & ROBEI 315 BROWN ST REP RSF 1 0 $1,500
REPLACE PORCH COLUMNS AND RAILING OF SFD
BLD03-00413 LOUIS J WlLLIAMSON TRUS 825 WALNUT ST REP RSF I 0 $51 l
SUPPORT CRACKED VALLEY RAFTER
P~g~: ? City of Iowa City
Date: 7/7/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 6/1/2003
From: 6/30/2003 Census Bureau Report
Type Type
Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD03-00410 MICHAEL S BALCH 1 I2 S GOVERNOR ST REP RSF 1 0 $500
REPAIR FRONT PORCH
BLD03-0046! THOMAS O & KARA M HOU: 1726 CALIFORNIA AVE REP RSF 1 0 $500
REPLACE FRONT PORCH
BLD03-00423 DAVE & AMY SMITH PASLF 1107 E BURLINGTON ST REP RSF I 0 $450
REPAIR FRONT PORCH
[ Total REP/RSF permits: 5 Total Valuation: $3,461 [
GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 94 VALUATION: $7,460,566
Iowa City Police Department
Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES) Report
MAY 2003
YEAR 2002 Year to Date Totals Arrest/Visit
Business Name YTD
A&J MINI MART-2153 ACT CIR. 0.00
AAJAXXX LIQUOR STORE ::'; 4 0.00
I --1 o.oo
BIG KMART-HOLLYVVOOD BLVD
CUBFOODS
0.00
DAN'S SHORT STOP CORP / 0.00
DELIMART- E. BENTON _ 2 0.00
DELI-MART- MORMON TREK 1 0.00
DELIMART-HWY 1 5 0.00
DELIMART-LWR MUSCATINE 0.00
DOC'S STANDARD 0.00
DRUGTOWN 0.00
EAGLE FOOD CENTER- N.DOD. ' 0 0.00
FAREWAY STORES INC 0.00
GASBY'S - S, GILBERT 0.00
GASBY'S EAST - 2303 MUSCAT. 0.00
HANDIMART - DUBUQUE ST. 1 0.00
HANDIMART - N.DODGE 0.00
HANDIMART - WILLOWCREEK 4 0.00
HARTIG DRUG - MORMON TREK 4 0,00
HAWKEYE CON ST - Commerce 4 0.00
HAWKEYE CON ST-KIRKWOOD 1 0.00
HY-VEE- N. DODGE ST 0.00
S. 1ST AVE [ 0.00
HY-VEE-
HY-VEE- WATERFRONT ~,2 0.00
JOHN'S GROCERY INC 0.00
KUM & GO- GILBERT/BURL, 8 0.00
KUM & GO - MORMON TREK 11 0.00
KUM & GO- S. RIVERSIDE 1 0 0.00
KUM & GO- W. BURLINGTON ST 2 12 0.00
L&M MIGHTY SHOP INC 1 10 ' 0 0.00
LINN STREET CAFE 0 0.00
MINI MART [ 0 0.00
NEW PIONEER COOP 0.00
NORTH DODGE EXPRESS 1 0.00
ON THE GO CONV. STORE INC. 0.00
OSCO DRUG 0 0.00
Column A is the number of times a license holder is visited specifically checking for underage sales.
Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age. Note this is not the total number
of charges.
Iowa City Police Department
Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES) Report
MAY 2003
YEAR2002 IMonthly Total Year to Date. Totals ArrestJVisit
IB~siness Name ~ A, ~ ] ~A ? B YTD '
PANCHEROS 0.00
PETRO-N-PROVISIONS ~ 0.00
0.00
RUSS' AMOCO SERVICE 0.00
SUBURBAN AMOCO 9 0.00
SUBURBAN AMOCO-KEOKUK 6 0.00
'T&M MINI MART 0.00
TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS- S. RIV 0.00
WALGREENS
0.00
TOTAL 126 180 0.00
Column A is the number of times a license holder is visited specifically checking for underage sales.
Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age. Note this is not the total number
of charges.
Iowa City Police Department
Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES) Report
JUNE 2003 IP14
YEAR 2002 Monthly Total Year to Date Totals Arrest/Visit
Business Name A YTD
A&J MINI MART~2153 ACT CIR. 0.00
AAJAXXX LIQUOR STORE ~ 0 0.00
~OLLYWOOD BL~ 0.00
CUB FOODS ~ 2 0.00
DAN'S SHORT STOP CORP / 0.00
DELIMART - E. BENTON 0.00
DELI-MART - MORMON TREK 0.00
DELIMART-HWY 1 5 0.00
DELIMART-LWR MUSCATINE 0.00
DOC'S STANDARD 0.00
DRUGTOWN 0.00
EAGLE FOOD CENTER- N.DOD. 0.00
2 0.00
FAREWAY STORES INC ~
GASBY'S - S. GILBERT
0.00
GASBY'S EAST - 2303 MUSCAT. 0.00
HANDIMART - DUBUQUE ST. I 0.00
HANDIMART - N.DODGE 4 0 0.00
HANDIMART - WlLLOWCREEK I 4 0 0.00
HARTIG DRUG- MORMON TREK 4 , 0.00
HAWKEYE CON ST - Commerce 0.00
HAWKEYE CON ST-KIRKWOOD 0.00
HY-VEE- N. DODGE ST J 0.00
HY-VEE- S. 1ST AVE 0.00
HY-VEE- WATERFRONT 2 0.00
JOHN'S GROCERY INC 0.00
KUM & GO - GILBERT/BURL L 8 0.00
KUM & GO - MORMON TREK 0,00
KUM & GO- S. RIVERSIDE I 0.00
KUM & GO- W. BURLINGTON ST 2 12 0.00
L&M MIGHTY SHOP INC '1 10 0.00
LINN STREET CAF~: 0.00
MINI MART 0.00
NEW PIONEER COOP 0.00
NORTH DODGE EXPRESS 1 4 0.~)0
ON THE GO CONV. STORE INC. 0.00
OSCO DRUG 0.00
Column A is the number of times a license holder is visited specifically checking for underage sales.
Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age. Note this is not the total number
of charges.
Iowa City Police Department
Monthly Liquor License (OFF PREMISE SALES) Report
JUNE 2003
YEAR 2002 i~ Total Ye_ar to, Da._~t~ Totals Arrest/Visit
Business Name i ]i B I ' - ~' ! B I-- I YTD
PANCHEROS / [ ['~ 0 0.00
PETRO-N-PRov,S,0NS
PIZZA PALACE 0.00
0.00
RUSS' AMOCO SERVICE % 0.00
SUBURBAN AMoC~ 0.00
SUBURBAN AMOCO-KEOKUK
T&M MINI MART
TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS- S. RIV i
WALGREENS
TOTAL 0.00
Column A is the number of times a license holder is visited specifically checking for underage sales.
Column B is the number of people charged with possession under the legal age. Note this is not the total number
of charges.
From: Officer R. A. Mebus
Ref: Monthly Activity Report
Date: June 2003
Copy: Captain Johnson
During the period covered by this report, 2 different officers spent a total of 8_
hours participating in than 5community events and had contacted nearly 412
persons. Listed is an overview of the different events.
DATE OFFICER Contacts Length Activity
6-2-03 Humrichouse 65 1.0 Bike Safety Presentations
6-5-03 Mebus 155 2.5 CSS At MATAI Conference
6-9-03 Mebus 180 1.5 Safety Village Parent Orien
6-24-03 Mebus 7 1.5 UAY Youth Parent- CSS
6-26-03 Mebus 5 1.5 UAY Youth Parents-CSS
June 16-27 I participated in the annual Safety Village Camp Program.
This year there were nearly 200 children (ages 5-6-7) attending from
the greater Iowa City area. I remain a member of the Safety Village
Board of Directors.
I participated in a Child Safety Seat Checkup Event in North Liberty
on June 12 (3 hrs + setup), sponsored by the Johnson County
SAFEKIDS Coalition. I remain as a member of the Steering
Committee for the Coalition.
I completed 15 Child Safety Seat Inspections this month. Many were
associated with Safety Village. (20-13 min each).
June time also includes 40 hfs SRT Training, 40 hfs Vacation/Comp.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Ref: PCRB Report #02-01
Date: 30 June 2003
The PCRB expressed concern about situations when individuals are "substantially
unable to protect themselves (as when handcuffed with their arms behind them)".
The recommendation made was to address the topic "in training if it is not already
being done."
The issue of handcuffing and the various concerns surrounding the officers'
function and responsibilities associated with control of the person cuffed is
addressed in training sessions dealing with Use of Force.
This is an area of on going training as well as at the MATS sessions that occur
every year.
The "standard of care" that the Department adheres to is to take necessary
measures to maintain the safety of all individuals members of the Department
interact with. That task has a number of competing factors depending upon the
situation surrounding the interaction. Some of the factors are the nature of the
interaction (arrest or other), officer safety, location of incident, and the need for the
officer to control the situation. The desired outcome is to deal with the situation in
an appropriate manner consistent with State Stature (cite and release or physical
custody) and Department Policy (use of force, arrest and other areas within the
departmental directives) and the overall safety of all individuals involved. The
Department can assure the PCRB that training does occur which concerns officer
responsibilities and Citizen safety for those persons restrained by handcuffs.
IP17
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ~J
USE OF FORCE REPORT
June 2003
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
54, 58 06-01-03 3-27923 Bar Check As the officer walked passed the
subject he struck the officer in the back.
The subject was told he was under
arrest and refused officer commands to
step outside. The officer grabbed the
subject's right arm and escorted him
from the bar. As they were leaving the
bar the subject made attempts to pull
away and the officer placed him against
a wall where he was handcuffed.
57 06-01-03 3-28039 Theft The subject had fled from a loss
prevention officer and was later located
by an ICPD officer hiding in a
dumpster. The officer drew his side
arm and pointed it at the subject until
additional officers arrived to assist.
60, 41, 13, 86, 06-05-03 3-28542 Fight Officers responded to a report of a
90 fight. Upon arrival the subject fled, but
was later located. The subject was told
he was under arrest and did not comply
with verbal commands. He rushed an
officer while throwing punches. The
officers were not able to direct the
subject to the ground and had to use
baton strikes to his arms and legs prior
to directing him to the floor. While on
the floor the subject continued to
actively resist and did not comply with
officer commands to place his hands
behind his back. An officer deployed a
chemical agent while other officers
used hands control techniques to place
the subject's hands behind his back to
handcuff him.
55, 8, 58 06-06-03 3-28712 Fight After the subject was told he was under
arrest he tried to pull away from the
officer. Officers directed the subject to
the ground where he actively resisted
attempts to be handcuffed. An officer
deployed a chemical agent and the
subject then complied. Upon walking
the subject to the patrol car he refused
to get in and an officer went around to
the other door and pulled him inside.
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
38 06-08-03 3-29115 Injured Animal An officer used his side arm to dispatch
a deer that had been struck by a
vehicle.
37 06-08-03 3-29130 Injured Animal An officer used his side arm to dispatch
a deer with an injured leg.
5, 59 06-08-03 3-29149 Attempted Suicide Subject who had earlier harmed herself
was taken to the hospital by officers.
At the hospital she attempted to grab
some needles and flee the hospital. The
officer caught her and directed her to
the floor where he restrained her arms
to prevent her from striking him, while
a second officer held her feet to prevent
her from kicking. With the help of
hospital staff the subject was taken to a
bed and placed in hospital restraints.
84, 31, 96, 45 06-09-03 3-29288 Runaway Juvenile As the officer spoke with a juvenile
known to be a nmaway the juvenile
attempted to walk away. The officer
placed her hand on the juvenile's upper
arm and the juvenile sat down. After
the officer spoke with the juvenile they
started walking towards the police dept.
As they got closer to the PD the
juvenile tried to pull away. A second
officer grabbed her right upper arm
and they walked her into the building.
Later, while walking her to a patrol car
She attempted pull away from an
officer so a second officer grabbed her
other arm and they walked her to the
car. Once in the car the juvenile started
kicking the windows. She was belted
in and the second officer rode in back
to restrain her while they drove her
back to the shelter. At the shelter she
attempted to hit and kick the officers
who then had to carry her into the
shelter where they left her with staff.
33, 88 06-10-03 3-29470 Criminal Trespass Subject was advised she was under
arrest but refused to place her hands
behind her back. The officer used a
hands control technique to place her
hands behind her back. Subject refused
to walk to the patrol car and was
carried by officers. After the officers
placed her in the back seat of the patrol
car she refused to place her feet in the
car and an officer picked her feet up
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
and placed them in the car.
43, 5, 26, 34 06-11-03 3-29649 Search Warrant Officers forced entry to a residence
while executing a search warrant. Prior
to entering the residence they had
observed a handgun and had their own
side arms drawn while searching the
residence. The occupant of the
residence was located hiding in an attic.
16, 2, 56, 40 06-11-03 3-29705 Vehicle Crash When the officer advised the subject
that he was under arrest he became
verbally and physically aggressive
towards the officer. He refused to
place his hands behind his back and
pulled out of the officers grasp. After
an officer attempted to give additional
verbal commands he knocked the
officer's chemical agent from his hands
and tossed it away. Another officer
deployed a chemical agent as the
subject continued to physically resist
handcuffing techniques. At this point
the officers were able to handcuff the
subject.
94 06-12-03 3-29954 Theft Subject was involved in a theft and ran
from store employees. As he attempted
to run passed an officer the officer
directed to the ground.
13 06-13-03 3-30183 Hit and Rrm Officer located two persons who had
fled on foot from an accident. The
officer chased the subjects on foot for
50 to 75 yards while ordering them to
stop. One subject did eventually stop
and was directed to the ground and
handcuffed.
9, 14 06-14-03 3-30203 Assault Subject was being investigated for an
assault. He attempted to walk away
and disregarded officer commands not
to leave. When an officer grabbed his
arm the subject turned and attempted to
strike the officer with a fist. The
subject refused to be handcuffed and
was directed to the ground. As he was
being directed to the ground he struck
the officer in the face with a closed fist.
The subject cominued to resist and the
officer deployed a chemical agent. The
subject then complied and was
handcuffed.
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
58, 13 06-15-03 3-30416 Intoxicated person The subject was advised he was under
arrest and refused to place his hands
behind his back. When the officer
grabbed the subject's arm the subject
pulled away and turned towards the
officer. The officer directed the subject
to the ground where he continued to
resist. The officer used a hands control
technique to place the subject's hands
behind his back to handcuffhim.
17 06-21-03 3-31422 Noise Complaint Subject was placed under arrest and
would not comply with verbal
commands to sit in the patrol car.
When she tensed up and pulled away
from him he directed her to the car seat.
55, 51, 54 06-24-03 3-31890 Traffic Stop Officers had stopped a vehicle after a
pursuit. The officers drew their side
arms and ordered the subject from the
car. The subject was handcuffed
without further incident.
38 06-27-03 3-32427 Assault/Fight While subject was being investigated
for an assault she attempted to flee into
a residence. The officer grabbed her
arm and advised her that she was under
arrest. She tried to pull away while
attempting to elbow the officer. The
officer directed her to the ground where
he handcuffed her.
52, 58 06-27-03 3-32435 Disorderly House Subject refused to comply with officer
requests to step away from the house
and then attempted to flee into the
house. When the officer grabbed him
by the arm he attempted to pull away.
The officer directed the subject to the
ground where he continued to actively
resist. A second officer deployed a
chemical agent and a hands control
technique was used to get his hands
behind his back.
34 06-27-03 3-32467 Warrant arrest When the subject was told she was
under arrest she attempted to flee into
her residence. After campus officers
directed her to the ground the ICPD
officer assisted by holding her down
and helped them place her hands
behind her back to be handcuffed.
OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED
94, 19, 7, 94 06-27-03 3-32563 Warrant Service Officers stopped a vehicle for which
they had and active search warrant for.
They also had information that the
driver was known to go armed. Two
officers had their sidearms drawn until
the driver was in custody. A passenger
in the car resisted being removed from
the car and pushed an officer. A
chemical agent was deployed and the
subject was removed from the car and
handcuffed without further incident.
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Iowa City Fire Department
2002 Annual Report
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I am pleased to present the Iowa City Fire
Departtnent'x 2002 Annual Report. The report, In July, the Iowa City Fire Department's 10-Year Strategic Plan was adopted by the City Council. The
in a new Jbrmat, is reflective q[' the many plan provides significant direction for future success and can be summarized as follows: achieve
accomtdishtnents the tnen and women qf the National Fire Service accreditation, respond to changing community needs, exercise leadership in fire
department have worked so hard to achieve prevention and emergency response services, achieve cost-effective emergency service delivery in
during the pa~st year. Johnson County, reduce life safety risks in the community, and build a strong labor/management
The department's programs and .vervicex are partnership.
proudly showcased in the 2002 Annual Report. Earlier in the year, the departmenl saw several additions to our buildings. In April, we look possession
Whether your needs are emergent or routine, of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant property, which is now our training center. Acquisition of the
the Iowa City Fire Department is read), to property allowed for construction of training props, storage of department equipment, and provides an
provide high-quality emergem~y and preventive opportunity for mutual aid departments to benefit from training as well. In July, the City Council
services. It has been our pleasure to be q! approved $157,000 for the Station 3 remodeling project. The remodeling project included addilional
service to the community, our citizens, and our storage space for public education material, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible
guests, restrooms, private dormitory quarters, and a physical fitness workout space. In the fall, the Health and
Be Sq~e/ Safety Co~nmittee cmnpleted a proposal addressing wellness and physical fitness, utilizing the Fire
Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative. The initiative includes annual physicals,
Andrew d. Rocca overall fitness, behavioral health, assessments and data collection, and evaluations. The proposal allows
Fire Chfif for total participation by all department personnel. Land acquisition and architectural planning for a
fourth fire station in the northeast quadrant of the city continues.
The Fire Prevention Bureau continued to be extremely busy In 2002, thc department responded to 3,519 incidents. Thc current menu of emergency
during the past year with code enforcement, fire services includes four general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical
investigations, and public education events. In August, the services, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. Emergency medical service calls
2000 Edition of the International Fire Code was adopted by totaled 2,019, which accounts for 57% of all emergency calls. All fire apparatus carry
the City Council. The code addresses conditions hazardous an automatic external defibrillator (AED), which is used to resture heart rhythms.
to life and property through model code regulations that Fircfighters responded to 19 cardiac arrest emergencies and were able to use the AED
on nine of those incidents. Technical rescue is composed of four general rescue
safeguard public health and safety in the community. Last
year, 910 existing buildings were inspected for compliance disciplines: water/ice rescue, vehicle/heavy machinery extrication, trench rescue and
with the fire code. structural collapse, and rope rescue. Ninety-four incidents required some kind of
rescue/extrication expertise. A mutual aid agreement with the cities of Marinn and
There were 276 actual fire emergencies last year requiting an Cedar Rapids was signed, which allows the sharing of trench rescue resources on
investigation to determine origin and cause, extended incidents. Hazardous materials personnel responded to 158 minor spills in
* 30 of the fires were intentionally set 2002. Terrorism continues to be in the forefront. In 2002, the Department of Justice
* 61 fires OCCUlTed in residential property (DO J) provided the Johnson County HazMat Team with a $24,000 grant to purchase
* 33 fires originated in the kitchen chemical and biological agent detectors, and offered free training. The Johnson County
'124 of all fires originated in a storage area Mutual Aid Association received $18,000 in DOJ grant funding to purchase seven 4-
Public educators delivered 1,175 fire prevention activities to gas monitors and a HazCat chemical identification kit.
children, their families, business, and industry. Activities Dollar value saved and loss analysis:
included school presentations, the Children's Fire Safety Total losses due to fire-$1,039,800
trailer, juvenile firesetting interventions, Johnson County Total values-$252,758,392
SAFE KIDS Coalition activities, the Iowa City Safety Total percent saved-99.59%
Village, and other educational programs. Also during Fire Average response time to all incidents: 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Prevention Week, fire safety clowns, as featured on the Response summary by district:
cover, made their debut. In October, the department was District 1 (central) 2,195
awarded a $35,000 Federal Emergency Manage~nent Agency District 2 (west) - 577
grant to replace the Children's Fire Safety Trailer. Without a ~.~ District 3 (east) = 731 J
doubt, the most important statistic was the total number of Medical emergencies totaled 2,019 or 57% of all calls.
fire deaths during 2002: 0. The department responded to 85 ~nischievous false calls.
MiBilB aid Elllillent
'n July, the department began to transition its training program delivery
to the Training Center, located at 1001 S. Clinton Street. A Self-
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) confidence course was Other
constructed in the loll of the training center. The course includes a (1,223)
maze with hallways of different widths and heights, an entangle~nent
drill area, and a mock-up of an apartment floor plan. This course
promotes firefighters' teamwork skills, confidence in their SCBA, and
improves search and rescue techniques. A confined space simulator
was constructed on the floor of the storage area. The simulator consists (2,0'19)
of a series of three 8'x8' boxes with connecting tubes. The internal Fires
configuration of each box changes with various obstacles. The (276)
simulator is used to run rescue scenarios, and to help firefighters gain
confidence while working in enclosed environments. Future
enhancements to the center include a fire flashover simulator and a
railcar that will be used lbr hazardous materials training.
Specificabons for a new Engine 3 were written and a bid was awarded
to Clarey's Fire Equipment lbr a Pierce 1500 gallon per minute pumper. ADTilALFIBES
Tbe new pumper will be placed in service at Station 3 in the summer of
2003.
We added to our inventory of rescue cquip~ncnt by purchasing some 2 '6
Hurst tools (Jaws of Life) I¥om the Des Moines Fire Depamnent. Some
of these tools were placed on Engine 2, improving the vehicle rescue
capability of the engine. Reciprocating saws were purchased for all 1 255
three front-line engines, which provides each engine with vehicle rescue
capability. On-board battery chargers were installed on Rescue 1, and
Engines 1 and 3 this will keep the Drager 4-gas detectors charged for
use at all dmes. hnplementation of a protective gear maintenance
program is planned ,'or thc year 2003. ~ ~ ~ l 334
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Company level training provided: 566 hours
Depamncnt-widc training provided: 269 hours
Outside training and education: 1,833 hours 0 ~ 00 200 ~00 4.00
Total training provided: 2,668 hours
Minutes: Draft
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board
June 5, 2003
Attended by: Maryann Dennis, Tammara Meester, Michelle Brandstatter,
Kathy Magarrell
Staff present: Misha Goodman, Matt Johnson
Absent: Tom Gill
Old Business
1 .) Minutes of March 26, 2003 - No minutes available.
2.) Vet Proposal - J. Hankner, DVM, reviewed and edited the RFP
document. Currently, shelter staff controls all care for all animals. The
amount spent depends on the available funds from FACF, donations, etc.
If veterinary care is contracted through a competitive bidding process,
then the City is committed to budgeting the contract amount. The Board
had a lengthy discussion regarding the ramifications of accepting a bid
amount and entering into a contract. To determine if the City wants to
proceed and budget the contract amount from the general fund, Board
members asked M. Goodman to get a three-year average of medical costs
to M. Johnson to present to Steve Atkins, City Manager. The RFP
document is ready to be sent if the process continues.
3.) Mail-In Licenses - Forms were disseminated with notes from licensing
meeting of April 4, 2001. There has been no movement on this issue
with no representation from Coralville, and no information regarding
Coralville's position on the mail-in licenses. The Shelter issues
approximately 7,000 licenses/year. M. Goodman estimates it should be
more like 15,000/year. Shelter staff is also still considering a process of
licensing by local veterinarians.
4.) Dog Park Update - The proposal is complete and is in the hands of the
City of Iowa City. Even with current budgetary concerns, if the City
conveys the land, JC Dog Pac is eligible to apply for grants.
5.) Paws in the Park - To be held on September 21, 2003 from noon to 4:00
PM. The categories of sponsors are:
a. Major Sponsor - $500 - get their logo on all marketing items and a
rugged course sign OR a vendor table. Need 15 major sponsors.
b. Contest Sponsors - $300 - will sponsor one of several contests, get a
rugged course sign, free advertising in pamphlet and bookmarks.
Must have contest judge and provide a prize.
c. Vendors - $100 - get two tables, two chairs and limited amount of
electrical service to display and sell wares.
d. Course Sponsors - $100 - get a rugged course sign and the option to
have a picture on the sign.
Persons are encouraged to contact M. Goodman is they know of possible
sponsors. T. Meester presented a check as a Major Sponsor.
6.) Adoptathon - To be held on Saturday, June 21, 2003 from 10:00 AM to
8:00 PM at the Shelter. The theme is a Beach Party and many activities
are planned. The City will deliver and remove sand for the event. There
will be a huge rummage sale and all items (no clothing) can be dropped
at Shelter anytime. Other activities will include limbo, sand castle
making. Local businesses have donated money to prepare adoption
packets. The goal is to adopt 10 dogs and 15 cats. People will be able to
adopt animals that day.
New Business
1 .) Election of Board Members - Dennis nominated Magarrall, Meester
seconded. Magarrall voted in unanimously. Article II. Section 5 of the
Bylaws allows for the recommendation of the removal of a Board
Member due to a lack of attendance. T. Gill has exceeded the number of
unexplained absences as allowed in Bylaws. Moved by Meester,
seconded by Brandstatter that the Board ask the City of Coralville to
remove Tom Gill from the Board. Motion carried. Meester will draft
letter to the City. M. Goodman expressed concern about the lack of a
quorum at Board meetings and asked members to consider whether an
increase in the number of Board meetings would help to ensure a
quorum.
2.) Budget/Fees - Fees may need to be increased due to the budgetary
constraints at the City. Possible strategies to increase revenue are:
increasing fees, generalizing adoption fees, rent traps, increase license
fees, charge for medical services for reclaimed animals.
3.) FACF - Purchased a beautiful new scale for the Shelter
4.) CNWH Denise Cassidy has taken over and has arranged for more foster
homes. Alex Braverman won Runner-Up for the Be Kind to Animals
Kids Award from the American Humane Association.
Dennis moved to adjourn, Brandstatter seconded. Motion carried, meeting
adjourned at 8:05 PM.
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2003 - 6:30 PM
Members Present: Jerry Anthony, Lori Bears, Amy Correia, John Deeth, Mark
Edwards, Matthew Hayek, Morgan Hoosman
Members Absent: Rick House, Jayne Sandier
Staff Present: Tracy Hightshoe, Steve Long
Council Present: Irvin Pfab
Call to Order
Amy Correia called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Approval of the May 15, 2003 Minutes
MOTION: Bears moved to approve the minutes of May 15, 2003 as submitted. Anthony seconded the
motion. All in favor, motion passed 6-0, (Hoosman not yet present).
Public/Member Discussion of Items Not on the ARenda
Correia noted the nomination of Commission officers would be at the July 2003 meeting. The new officers
and any new commission members will begin serving in September 2003.
The commission informally discussed the idea of thanking the City Council for unanimously approving the
CDBG (Community Block Development Grant) recommendations. The group concluded it would be
appropriate for Correia to verbally, and also with a letter from the commission, thank the council at the
National Community Development Week "big check" presentation on July 1, 2003. It was also decided the
thank you should be for the council's deliberative process, for all the work they do, and for all the time
spent.
Hoosman arrives.
Correia asked the commission if they are interested in working on the issue of lead based paint in older
homes and how it effects affordable housing and grant applications. Hightshoe and Long clarified that the
City applies for State and Federal funding to address this issue and they have not received funding to
date. Hightshoe said the Housing Rehab department could speak or provide a written update regarding
this issue at the next meeting.
Bears referred to an article concerning the new proposed homeless shelter that was in the Iowa City
Press Citizen. She asked how far along they are with the project. Hightshoe responded that they have
identified a site but the process may be delayed because of a possible soil stability problem. The
proposed site is adjacent to the Iowa River and they must work with the appropriate agencies to
determine if the property is suitable for construction and if there are any archeological issues.
Correia suggested that in response to any negative feedback concerning the Shelter House project, the
commission members might want to send letters in support of the project.
MonitorinR Reports
· Habitat for Humanity - Court Street (Correia)
Correia and Hightshoe reported the home is currently being renovated. The new owner is
handicapped and they are making the home accessible for wheelchair use. There is a new driveway,
ramp, and plumbers are currently reworking the bathroom. The projected move in date is August.
· Elder Services - Small Repair Services (House)
Hightshoe and Long reported that all money for the project has been spent.
· Greater lC Housing Fellowship- Longfellow Manor (Anthony)
Anthony and Long reported that GICHF is ready to begin construction on a new zero lot located on
Sheridan Avenue.
Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes
June19,2003
Page 2
· MECCA, UAY, Elder Services Inc. - Aid to Agencies (Hoosman)
Hoosman reported that MECCA has hired a new medical coordinator.
UAY has counseled over 696 homeless youth and teen runaways. They help with the 24-hour crisis
hotline. To date they have received over 522 calls. UAY anticipates that the need for both services
will increase; however some funding has been cut.
Elder Services has started a nutrition program that is similar to the meals-on-wheels program that
serves area senior citizens. ESI is planning for the new assisted living facility, Emerson Point.
Hoosman reported the daycare that received CDBG funding; Hannah's Blessing, opened.
Old Business
· Community Development Celebration - Hightshoe said the theme for this year's celebration is
"Inspiring, Empowering, Achieving". The event will be held at Uptown Bill's. Extend the Dream
Foundation will provide the catering. Ron Reed, CEO of Mercy Hospital Iowa City, will be the speaker
for the event and Mayor Lehman will be present to hand out the "big checks". The event will be held
on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Invitations have been sent and there will be several
press releases about the event in the newspaper.
Correia thanked Hightshoe, and the Celebration planning committee (Deeth, Edwards and Hoosman)
for putting together such a great event.
· National Housing Trust Fund Resolution - Correia reported that the City Council may be looking at a
local Housing Trust Fund and Leach is close to sponsoring the resolution in congress. Correia asked
that everyone call or write the City Council, Board of Supervisors, and Governor Vilsack asking for
support of the resolution.
New Business
· Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County Update- This is a newly formed non-profit that will provide
another source of funds for affordable housing in Johnson County. Correia reported the Johnson
County Housing Trust Fund is incorporated and has a Board of Directors. Correia recently became
the Chair of this newly formed non-profit. Long stated they are still waiting to hear if the Fund will
receive a grant from the EDI account.
· CDBG Economic Development Fund Update - Correia noted there was information included in the
commission's meeting packet about a recently approved CDBG project. The proposed project is from
the Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED) which is a local non-profit organization that
provides micro-enterprise training.
Long noted that included in the packet was a letter from the City Manager, Steve Atkins, concerning a
HUD complaint submitted by Irvin Pfab. The complaint concerned CDBG funding and the allocation
process in Iowa City. Steve Nasby's (Community and Economic Development Director) response is
also included.
· Correia asked if any members are interested in chairing or co-chairing the Housing and Community
Development Commission for the next year to please call or email her. She also announced that
there are possibly three vacancies on the commission beginning in September of 2003. The
appointments are for 3 years and there is not a limit that one can serve. Applications and a summary
of responsibilities are available at the City Clerk's office and on the City's website.
Adjournment
Motion: Death moved to adjourn the meeting. Hayek seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed
7-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM.
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IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
EMMA HARVAT HALL
410 E. Washington St.
May 27, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lisa Beckmann, Keri Neblett, David Shorr, Paul Relish, Billie Townsend, Nick
Klenske
MEMBERS ABSENT: Alice Mathis, Bob Peffer, Rick Spooner
STAFF MEMBERS: Anne Burnside, Sue Dulek
1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 7:08. Burnside suggested that Dulek start the meeting
by discussing item four on the agenda.
4. REVISED HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE:
Dulek explained that the ordinance needed changes and additional detail added to provide guidance for
the attorneys in the office of the Human Rights Coordinator and the City Attorney's office. Several
meetings were held and Dilkes, Dulek, Shank and Burnside recommended improvements. There were
several revisions made and reviewed by Shank and Burnside. Dulek further stated that there were
three primary areas involved:
1-Cleaning up, making additions and removing unnecessary material.
2-Adding and clarifying the standard operating procedure. The adopted regulations are taken almost
verbatim from the state regulations that apply to a public hearing process. This is a simplified version.
3-Concilliation and the ADR or alternative dispute resolution.
The staff is now looking for recommendations for changes from the Commission. The changes are to
be forwarded to the Council. After the Commission approves of the changes, its recommendations will
be forwarded to the City Council. Dulek would like it put the revisions on the Council work schedule
possibly at a September meeting, or no later than October as recommended by Dilkes. Retish
questioned why the changes were necessary and he asked what criteria was used to make the
changes and he wondered whether the changes were needed so that the Ordinance would be in
compliance with state law. Dulek said that the Ordinance has to be in compliance with state law but
that was not the reason many of the changes were made. She reiterated that some things in the
ordinance were unclear, unnecessary or missing. For example, two public hearings were scheduled
last year and the ordinance did not provide any specific guidance regarding certain procedures. Retish
said that he looked it over and felt that Shank was in control of the decision making process and that it
defined and expanded her role. Dulek added that it would be Shank or one her designated
investigators. She further added that it is common practice to do this. Burnside explained that all
decisions are thoroughly discussed, but it's Shank's job to make the final determination. Burnside felt
that it just clarifies the fact that it is her responsibility to see that it gets done. She als0 added that an
ordinance provides internal direction for us in standard operating procedures, plus it gives others a
roadmap on how to proceed.
Retish felt that it defines what the HR Coordinator is responsible for and possibly added to her
workload. Burnside stated that she is unaware of any increase in duties it is just a clarification.
Burnside explained that there were basically two major changes in the ordinance. (1) How probable
cause decisions will be made and (2) the addition of an articulated mediation process. She gave
examples of changes in the ordinance by pointing out how much was missing in one section. Dulek
added that it is pared back by quite a bit. Retish asked where we could locate the specific role for the
Commission. Burnside stated that it on page three, §2-2-1, §2-2-2, §223 speaks of powers and more.
Beckmann felt that this changed the Commission's role and made it much more proactive in education.
Townsend asked if we are being taken out of the picture so to speak on cases and she questioned if
that was what the Commission really wanted. Beckman said yes, that is the result. Shorr stated that
we seem to have a ratification function; sort of to either accept or appeal the findings of the ALJ. Dulek
agreed and said that was something that wasn't made clear before. She further explained that the ALJ
makes a proposed decision, not a final one. The Commission makes the final decision after reviewing
all the materials. She also added that the Commission is only involved in specific decision as to
whether it agrees with the ALJ's proposed decision. Dulek said the transcripts would be available to
the Commission. Retish asked whether the Commission was to have more of a role under "Powers" on
page three? Dulek stated that she believed so. Retish stated that many of the Commission members
did not feel they were equipped to make a probable cause decision. Retish indicated that the more
appropriate role for the Commission would be in the area of education. Beckmann agreed and also
questioned how the Commission could make a decision as to whether the ALJ made the right decision.
Dulek indicated that this is a role that is required under agency law. Dulek further added that
Commission members would review the written arguments on both sides and indicate why the
Commission does or does not agree with it. That role of the Commission under the law cannot be
eliminated. Retish asked Dulek to review the role of the Commission. She referred him to page three,
section 222 (a). Shorr asked what the Commission function would be before a hearing. Dulek said
none. Retish didn't like the conciliation procedure but Burnside added that the revisions are almost a
mirror of the state law except that it is a bit less. Retish stated that he would like the role of the
Commission to be reexamined and Dulek said that she would. Burnside said that letter (h) would not
apply to the Commission either because counseling the Council on the affirmative action policy is a
holdover from past practices. Beckmann asked Dulek how the Commission should proceed. Dulek said
that it could be put on next month's agenda, there is no rush. She also informed Burnside that a
special meeting needed to be scheduled in the next week or two for pending litigation. The litigation
discussion meeting was set for May 29th, 2003 at 5:30 p.m.
2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Beckmann asked for changes or approval of the past minutes. Motion
made by Townsend to approve minutes and seconded by Shorr. Motion passed.
3. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None
5. NEW BUSINESS:
Beckmann announced that the Commission was sponsoring the Pride Festival and we need volunteers
to staff a booth. She would like to see just one person at a time. The event will take place June 21st
from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Burnside said that the HR office would be responsible for delivering materials to
the booth by 11:30. Beckmann asked for volunteers, no one was available. She will call absent
members (Spooner, Peffer, and Mathis) to see if they can staff the booth.
Beckmann informed members that Peffer couldn't attend Tuesday night meetings for the summer due
to a class that he is taking, and wondered whether members would be in favor of changing the
Commission's meeting night. Retish and Shorr supported the change. Beckmann will find out what
Peffer can do and get back to the group. This will be decided at the May 29th special meeting.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
Reports of co-sponsored events attended by Commissioners or staff: "Discovering Dominga";
Building Blocks to Employment:
Beckmann asked who had attended the "Discovering Dominga." Shank attended, but was not present
to give a report.
Building Block to Employment: Retish stated that the first event was overstaffed in comparison to
the number of attendees. The June 3ra event will be held at Pheasant Ridge and it will start at 5:30,
which is earlier than the previous one. He further added that the needs are different from the citizens at
the Broadway area. He felt that the Commission and Education Committee might need to revise what
is offered at the program. This can be determined after an assessment of the needs of the individuals
the Commission is trying to assist. He believes that the citizens in Broadway are more apt to just fill out
an application versus resume building. He will follow up and work with the staff and determine what the
needs of the people at Broadway.
Retish also stated that the education group would like more volunteers of color and diversity to join
them. Retish indicated that he would like to recruit volunteers from a more diverse group. He added
that the Education Committee would like to provide people what they need and not just what we're
offering. Then after Broadway we could possibly do a couple of sites in the city.
Listening Posts: Survey: Beckmann and Retish will visit the Senior Center sometime in August,
date not set. Neblett witl be visiting the United Action for Youth, the GLBTQA group if anyone is
interested in joining her. She would like to see how the kids there feel about human rights and their
experiences. There is no date set for this event currently. Peffer and Shorr will be going to the
Broadway Community Center, possibly next week. KIenske is still in the beginning stages of his project
for next year on rental/housing issues.
Breakfast: Burnside reported that the keynote speaker is David Skorton and nominees are being
sought. Beckmann decided to wait until the August meeting to pick a committee to choose the winners.
Educational Outreach- program ideas: Beckmann reported that Klenske will be doing a
rental/housing workshop in January or February of 2004 and she believes that it will be very successful.
Beckmann added that the Commission should continue coming up with educational ideas since our role
will be changed as a Commission. She hopes to be able to do three or four events a year.
7. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS:
Neblett: No report
Retish: He felt that the state of the U.S. is still going downhill in terms of leadership and human
rights.
Shorr: No report
Beckmann: No report
Townsend: No report
Klenske: No report
8, STATUS OF CASES: Burnside stated that cases are continuing to be closed since the Human Rights
office is fully staffed and moving forward. Retish asked Burnside if the cases represent "real" problems.
He indicated that in many of the cases he has read there doesn't seem to be any reason to go forth.
Burnside said that she believes the cases represent real problems. In one of the cases recently read
by a team, there was a finding of probable cause and there may be another probable cause case soon.
Townsend wondered since the Commission is not reading the cases any longer, how would the
Commission know what types of cases are coming in. Burnside said that the Commission staff could
develop a broader summary on each case. Townsend felt that the Commission should be informed as
to the types of cases being filed. Beckmann offered to have a time set-aside in each meeting where
Shank could review specific cases so more information is available. Shorr suggested that since we're
are re-writing the statute, we could ask for that. Beckmann questioned whether that was really
necessary. Burnside didn't know it if has to be in the ordinance, but she will check with Shank and
Dulek. Burnside felt that a more detailed report could be provided with or without an ordinance.
Townsend doesn't want the Commission to turn into a social committee. Beckmann said that that was
why we need to be more proactive and provide more educational outreach or we will not exist in the
present state. The city council will not allow us to become a social group. Beckmann stated that last
year we offered a lot more programs as opposed to this year. Townsend is unsure whether getting
together to meet and pass around literature is enough for her. Beckmann said that we do a lot of
important work such as forums and various seminars that are beneficial to the people. She restated
that it is for this reason that the Commission needs to get out to the various areas in town and see what
the community need. In addition, the Commission needs to show a presence in the community.
Beckmann further stated that it is the Commission's responsibility and obligation to come up with ideas
for human rights educational programs ideas.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Retish to adjourn, seconded by Shorr. Meeting adjourned at 8:09
p.m.
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IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 - 5:30 P.M.
CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. L1NN ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Saul Mekies, Jim Pusack, Kimberly Thrower, Terry Smith, Brett Castillo
STAFF PRESENT: Drew Shaffer, Mike Brau, Bob Hardy, Andy Matthews, Dale Helling
OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Brown, Rene Paine, Susan Rogusky, Beth Fisher
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
None at this time.
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION
Brown reported that Mediacom has upgraded 15 of 45 nodes. All the fiber work has been completed.
It is anticipated that the system upgrade will be completed by June 30. 8 of 25 nodes have been
reviewed in relation to the drop audit. There has been about an 85% compliance rate. Paine reported
that the survey done by the University public relations class on PATV viewership is complete and
available for review at the PATV office. Fisher reported that the library meeting room acoustics in the
temporary section of the library are very poor and as a result only the Summer Reading Program events
will be shot this summer. Shaffer reported that the City's consultants, Rice, Williams, is reviewing
Mediacom's recent basic tier rate filing. The City has forwarded a copy of the Request for Proposals
(RFP) for refranchising consultants to Coralville officials for their input and is waiting on their
response. Regarding the review of the cable TV budget Shaffer said that the Cable TV Division pays
about $32,000 per year back to the City's general fund as compensation for services provided the
Cable TV Division such as payroll, legal services, and Dale Helling's time. The Cable TV Division will
be contributing $100,000 in FY 04 due to the City's budget shortfalls. Pusack said that it is the
Commission's responsibility to understand how the funds are being spent and the value and benefit to
the subscribers for those expenditures. The Commission needs to monitor how that changes from year
to year. Pusack said the Commission needs to discuss if the City Council understands what else could
have been done with those funds, what a pattern of using the franchise fees to balance the City budget
over a number of years would mean.
APPROVAL OF MINIUTES
Smith moved and Mekies seconded a motion to approve the April, 2003 meeting minutes. The motion
passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Brett Castillo introduced himself and said he is looking forward to serving on the Commission.
SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CONSUMER ISSUES
Shaffer referred to the complaint register in the meeting packet. Shaffer reported receiving a total of 15
complaints during the past month. Among the complaints were 2 about being unable to roach the cable
company by phone, 1 about not receiving the channel 19 TV guide, 1 about a cable not being buried for
three weeks, 1 about not being able to get emergency information on channel 14, 1 about not being able
to get on the internet for three days, 1 about having to wait all weekend to get repair service, 1 about
channels that the subscriber thought he was paying for being removed without notification, 2 about a
cable company vehicle parking on private property, 1 about unsatisfactory customer service, 1 about
frequent outages, 1 about a billing problem, 1 that the subscriber is paying more for less product, and 1
about the need for competition. All the complaints that could be resolved, have been. Thrower asked
what area has had the most complaints since 2003. Shaffer said that rates are the most common
complaint. The need for competition also generates many complaints.
MEDIACOM REPORT
Brown reported that 15 of 45 nodes have been upgraded. All the fiber work has been completed. It is
anticipated that the upgrade will be completed by June 30. Work is now being done by in-house crews
and the duration of outages has been shorter as a result. Castillo said that the local office apparently
didn't know where work is being done and did not know that there was a work-related outage in a
particular area. Brown said that there is an outage board that keeps track of where work is being done
that is available to all customer service representatives at all the relevant call centers. Brown said that 8
of 25 nodes have been reviewed in relation to the drop audit. Them has been about an 85% compliance
rate. Noncompliant drops are brought into compliance. Pusack noted that this is a sample and asked
what the implications are for the entire system. Brown said that the implications will become more
clear after the entire sample has been completed.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REPORT
No representative was present.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT
Susan Rogusky said she had nothing new to report.
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT
No representative was present.
LEGAL REPORT
Matthews said he had nothing new to report.
PATV REPORT
Paine reported that PATV recently hosted a video production class from the University of Iowa. The
survey done by the University public relations class on PATV viewership is complete and available for
review at the PATV office._The survey done by the University public relations class on PATV
viewership is complete and available for review at the PATV office. Three summer interns are working
with PATV. A fundraiser will be held in association with the Southside Fest in early September.
PATV participated in the alternative high school careers day.
LIBRARY REPORT
Fisher reported that the meeting room acoustics in the temporary section of the library are very poor
and as a result only the Summer Reading Program events will be shot this summer. The library will
have a booth at the Johnson County Fair. Conversion of existing tapes to the DVD format is
continuing.
KIRKWOOD REPORT
No representative was present.
MEDIA UNIT
Hardy reported that InfoVision has several new categories. One is called "Things to Do in Iowa City"
and another provides information about the nonprofit organization Table to Table. The Community
Television Service (CTS) is again cablecasting the Friday Night Concert Series. The CTS is also
working with the Mud River Music Cooperative on a documentary about the Mill Restaurant and a
series of programs for the Community Mental Health Center. The Cable TV Division recently served
as a judging site for the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Administrators video
contest and viewed tapes of public meetings from around the country.
CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Shaffer reported that the City's consultants, Rice, Williams, is reviewing Mediacom's recent basic tier
rate filing. The City has forwarded a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for refranchising
consultants to Coralville officials for their input and is waiting on their response.
CABLE TV RELATED FINANCIAL REVIEW
Pusack asked for an overview of the cable TV budget, including the sources of funds, because the
Commission has several new members. Shaffer said all the money in the City Cable TV Division
budget is derived from franchise fees and a small amount from chargebacks for services provided to
other City departments. There are three accounts corresponding to the source of those funds and how
those funds are spent. In addition to the City Cable TV Division fund, 4811.0, there is the pass-
through account (4814.0), which is derived from the $0.50 per subscriber per month charge on
subscriber's bills. The third fund is the BTC equipment replacement reserve which is an ongoing fund
to which the City Fund (481 t.0) contributes annually. In the FY 03 budget about $11,000 went to the
equipment replacement fund. In addition, the City fund pays about $32,000 per year back to the
City's general fund as compensation for services provided the Cable TV Division such as payroll, legal
services, and Dale Helling's time. The Cable TV Division will be contributing $100,000 in FY 04 due
to the City's budget shortfalls. Pusack said that it is the Commission's responsibility to understand
how the funds are being spent and the value and benefit to the subscriber for those expenditures. The
Commission needs to monitor how that changes from year to year. In this case, the City does not fund
the cable TV activities, it is the cable TV funds that are funding the City. Helling said that the cable TV
funds transferred to the general fund under the administrative services category initially had been
calculated at two hours per week for Helling and two hours per week for legal services. Later the
enterprise funds (such as cable TV) were charged more to better reflect the real level of support
provided by the City. The FY 04 $100,000 cable TV subsidy to the general fund no longer would fall
in that category and it is the first time that the City Council made a decision to use cable TV revenue to
support the general fund. Shaffer said the budget provided in the meeting packet does not reflect this
new $100,000 subsidy to the general fund and the Cable TV Division needs to figure out where to make
cuts to balance the budget. Pusack said the Commission needs to discuss if the City Council
understands where the money is coming from and if the Commission has the responsibility to inform
them what could have been done with those funds. Smith said that there are two main sources of
revenues, the franchise fee which generates a little over a half million dollars and the $0.50 pass-through
fee that generates about $110,00 a year. The $100,000 transfer to the general fund will have to come
out of the $500,000 generated by the franchise fee. A third source of income is the $180,000 for
PATV that comes from the cable company and flows through City accounting. Pusack said the
Commission needs to consider how other City departments have been impacted by the budget cuts. Is
the Cable TV Division seen as a cash cow for the City? At what point would the Commission want to
inform the City Council of the impact the transfer is having on subscribers. To best understand these
issues the Commission needs to know how the Cable TV Division's operations will change. Pusack
said that he is concerned about a pattern of using the fi'anchise fee to balance the City budget over a
number of years without mentioning the practice to the City Council. Helling said that it is not
anticipated that any funds will be restored by the state. It is unknown when, or if, the financial
situation improves to the point that the City could go back to the policy of not using any of the
franchise fee to support the general fund, which is now being changed. As of right now the transfer to
general fund will continue into the future. Paine noted that more in pass-through funds are collected
each year than is spent and asked if the Commission will reconsider how those funds are spent at some
point. Shaffer said the pass-through fund was used by PATV and the City Cable TV Office for
facilities and that in some years considerable more was spent than collected and in other years more
collected than spent. Pusack said the Commission should be provided data on the pass-through fund as
well.
CTG FUNDING PROPOSAL
Paine referred to the proposal in the meeting packet and said that it represents the consensus of the
CTG. There were no other proposals other than for cameras for Library Meeting Room A. Fisher said
that the requested $17,500 does not cover all the expenses of the upgraded audio-visual equipment to
be installed. Mekies said that the funding for the entire package of equipment is not yet confirmed and
suggested that the request be submitted after the other funds are committed. Fisher said that the library
building budget stipulates that if there are cost over-runs that audio-visual equipment will be the first to
be cut. Mekies noted that the pass-through funds were promised to the library by the CTG and that
the $17,500 was included in the overall meeting room budget, but the Commission is only now being
asked to approve the funds. Mekies said the process for allocating the funds is out of order and
questioned why the Commission is being asked to approve the funds at this point. Smith moved and
Mekies seconded a motion to approve the CTG funding proposal. Hardy and Smith provided a short
history of the process used by the CTG and the Commission to allocate the funds. The motion passed
unanimously.
FCC MEDIA OWNERSHIP RULES
Shaffer said that the FCC on a partisan split voted 3-2 to change the media cross ownership roles to
permit much more consolidation. During the public hearings on the issue there was more public input
urging the FCC not to make the changes than on nearly any other issue in the FCC's history.
Matthews said that legislation is being considered to counteract the FCC's decision. Shaffer said that
many of the public comments cited the "death of localism" as an outcome of the decision and noted
that Iowa City is fortunate to have the access channels to provide a degree of localism. Brown said that
Mediacom is affected by the ruling in that larger media conglomerates will have greater market power to
force cable operators to carry their less popular channels if they wish to have access to their more
popular channels. This is being done now by ABC and ESPN.
ADJOURNMENT
Smith moved and Castillo seconded a motion to adjourn. Adjournment was a 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wm. Drew Shaffer
Cable TV Administrator
MINUTES Preliminary ~ 07-10-03
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ~ Jp~"~
JUNE 19, 2003
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Shannon, Don Anciaux, Beth Koppes, Ann Bovbjerg, Jerry Hansen, Ann
Freerks
MEMBERS ABSENT: Benjamin Chair
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Mitch Behr
OTHERS PRESENT: Charles Meardon
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0, SUB03-00022, a final plat of Highland Woods, a 6.92-acre,
10-lot residential subdivision located west of Cumberland Lane subject to Staff approval of legal papers
and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration.
Recommended approval, by a vote of 6-0, SUB03-00023 and SUB03-00025, a preliminary and final plat
for Pine Ridge Addition, a resubdivision of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20 of Meadow Ridge Part Two, a 2.21-
acre, 2-lot subdivision located at the southeast corner of Meadow Ridge Lane and North Dubuque Street,
subject to Staff approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration.
CALL TO ORDER:
Bovbjerg called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Bovbjerg said the City would appreciate the help of its citizens. A listing of the current vacancies on the
various boards and commissions was posted in the outer lobby.
ZONING/DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
Motion: Hansen made a motion that the agenda be considered in the order of items 2, 3, 1 to
accommodate members of the public who where in attendance. Anciaux seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
SUB03-00022, discussion of an application submitted by John Moreland for a final plat of Highland
Woods, a 6.92-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located on Cumberland Lane.
Miklo said the Commission had recently reviewed the rezoning of this property from Interim Development
to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family and also the property's preliminary plat. Those applications were
currently before the City Council. Staff anticipated the rezoning and preliminary plat would be approved at
the Council's meeting on Tuesday June 24, 2003. The applicant was currently seeking final plat approval
for the 10-lots, the extension of Cumberland Lane and Outlot A, which would be open space and
maintained by the homeowner's association. Miklo said as submitted, the plat was in compliance with the
subdivision regulations, the Zoning Ordinance and the preliminary plat which was about to be approved
by Council. Staff recommended approval of SUB03-00022, a final plat of Highland Woods, a 6.92-acre,
10-lot residential subdivision located west of Cumberland Lane subject to Staff approval of legal papers
and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration.
Bovbjerg asked if the sewer drainage easement between Lots 7 and 6 was going to be dedicated to a
trail. Miklo said that area would be a trail and stormwater easement area. There would also be a trail
along the lot line of Lot 245 in Windsor Ridge.
Public discussion was opened. There was none. Public discussion was closed.
Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes
June 19,2003
Page 2
Motion: Anciaux made a motion to approve SUB03-00022, a final plat of Highland Woods, a 6.92-acre,
lO-lot residential subdivision located west of Cumberland Lane subject to Staff approval of legal papers
and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration. Freerks seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
SUB03-00023/SUB03-00025, discussion of an application submitted by CJ's Construction for a
preliminary and final plat of Pine Ridge Addition (a resubdivision of Meadow Ridge, Part Two) a 2-lot,
2.21-acre residential subdivision located on North Dubuque Street.
Miklo said the Commission had reviewed this development several weeks ago and the Council had
recently approved the overlay rezoning to allow 13 townhouse style units on the property. At the time the
Commission had initially reviewed this item, the applicant had not formally made a preliminary plat
application, so Staff was including it the application for the final plat to make the paperwork clear.
The property currently contained four lots, Lots 17, 18, 19 and Lot 20 which contained the existing house.
In the subdivision, Lots 17, 18 and 19 would be combined into one large lot where the 13 townhouse style
units would be built. Lot 1 would be a separate lot containing the individual single family home. The
conservation easement would remain in place as illustrated on the plat. Miklo said the plat as submitted
was in conformance with the zoning and subdivision regulations. Staff recommended approval of SUB03-
00023/SUB03-00025, subject to Staff approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to City
Council consideration.
Bovbjerg asked for a clarification regarding where would the stormwater go. Miklo indicated a Iow area on
site map where water would drain to. The property was also close to the Iowa River and water could drain
under Dubuque Street and into the river.
Bovbjerg asked for a clarification as to how development and construction on the site would be
monitored/enforced during the construction phase. Miklo said that was addressed with the planned
development which showed the limits of the construction area. As construction occurred, the City Housing
and Inspection Department would make inspections of the site to monitor the property and ensure that the
conservation easement was adhered to.
Hansen asked for a clarification regarding the sanitary sewer and water section. Miklo said the wording of
the Staff report would be corrected. No sewer tap-on fee was required, a water main extension fee was
required.
Freerks said in the north west corner of the property it looked like two trees were scheduled to be
removed, but one tree appeared to be outside the lot line. There had been concerns expressed by
neighbors about buffers. She asked Staff to check on the trees.
Public discussion was opened. There was none. Public discussion was closed.
Motion: Hansen made a motion to approve SUB03-00023 and SUB03-00025., a preliminary and final plat
for Pine Ridge Addition, a resubdivision of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20 of Meadow Ridge Part Two, a 2.21-
acre, 2-lot subdivision located at the southeast corner of Meadow Ridge Lane and North Dubuque Street,
subject to Staff approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration.
Koppes seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
REZ03-O0017/SUB03-0001~, discussion of an application submitted by K.G. Bird, L.L.C. for a rezoning
from ID-RS, Interim Development, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family and a preliminary plat of Oakmont
Estate, an 8.7-acre, 17-1ot residential subdivision located on the west side of Foster Road.
Miklo said properties in the general peninsula area had been zoned ID-RS due to the lack of adequate
infrastructure including adequate streets, sanitary sewer and water service. With the recent completion of
Foster Road, new water lines, recently completed City sewer upgrades to serve the water plant and a lift
station that was installed by the Peninsula Neighborhood Development, this area currently contained
adequate infrastructure to serve development. The applicant was seeking to rezone the property to RS-5
to allow a 17-1ot subdivision to occur on the property.
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The Comprehensive Plan indicated that this property as well as much of the larger peninsula area should
be developed as conservation or cluster subdivisions due to the environmentally sensitive areas of the
property. Miklo said this particular design was not strictly a conservation design, but Staff felt that with
close scrutiny of where the road would be located and of the building sites, many of the objectives of a
conservation subdivision could be achieved. If this property were to be a conservation or cluster
subdivision, it would have to be a planned development, meaning narrower streets and smaller lots,
which was not being proposed in this particular case.
Miklo said the overall density of the area west of the Idyllwild development should be no more than 5-
units per acre because the only access to this part of the City was Foster Road with some secondary
access provided by Taft Speedway which had the potential for being under water in times of flooding. The
policy of the Comprehensive Plan was to allow some areas to develop more intensely as long as the
gross density did not exceed 5-units per acre. Miklo said in the peninsula neighborhood, much of it was
set aside as open space so the gross density was 5-units per acre but portions of the development would
actually be 10-units per acre.
A new street, White Oak Place, was proposed to run eastJwest off Foster Road. There would be an
extension of Swisher Lane which would connect to allow both pedestrian and vehicular traffic from the
new development Oakmont Estates, to travel to public parks and neighborhood open spaces in the
peninsula without having to travel back onto Foster Road. Staff had requested an additional sidewalk or
trail to connect to an existing alley in the peninsula. The applicant had agreed to place a sidewalk on a
revised plat.
Outlot A, to be dedicated to the City for additional to the peninsula parkland, contained protected slopes,
steep and critical slopes and the river corridor frontage. It was regulated by the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance. Miklo said having Outlot A dedicated to the City assured for the most part that the sensitive
areas would be protected. There would be some grading in the area of the bulb of the cul-de-sac in order
to allow the cul-de-sac to be built. The property also contained a woodland, which according to the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance was a wooded area which contained forest trees of over 2-acres in size. The
woodlands area on this property represented approximately 5.8-acres of the property. The property also
contained a grove of large oak and hickory trees. There had been an attempt to design the lots around
the trees to protect many of them from development activity that would occur when the road was built as
well as when individual houses were built. The City Forrester had reviewed a tree protection plan for this
development.
Miklo said at this point, it was not clear to Staff that the applicant had achieved compliance with the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance which required 50% of the woodlands be preserved or protected. Although the
plan showed 50% of the woodlands being set aside it did not show the required 50-foot buffer from the
edge of the trunks of trees in those woodlands. The 50-foot buffer was required because grading up to
the edge of the trees and of their root systems would cause them to die back. It would be necessary to
revise the plan to show in addition to saving 50% of the woodlands on the site that there was a 50-foot
buffer around those woodlands. Staff would work with the applicant to try to achieve that. Miklo said in the
event that 50% of the woodlands could not be preserved, the Ordinance would allow the City to approve a
reduction of the 50% provided that replacement trees were planted at a ratio of one tree for every 200-
square feet of woodland area that was disturbed. Those trees could be planted in a public right-of-way or
public park however the Ordinance encouraged those trees to be on the site itself. Miklo said Staff were
looking at other options such as possibly saving more trees on Lot 1 or shifting the podion of the street to
the south to move the building sites away from the woodlands.
There was a requirement for neighborhood open space for this subdivision. 1.5-acres of open space had
been dedicated in Outlot A, but was too rugged to meet the requirements of the Ordinance, so the
subdivision would require the payment of fees equal to approximately 8,942 square feet of open space.
Staff would work with City Parks and Recreation staff to determine what portion of the dedicated open
space could be counted toward the requirement.
Miklo said in terms of stormwater management, there would be no retention required, water would be
directed toward the Iowa River. It was possible that there would need to be some improvements or rock
dams installed over the path that the water would take to assure that no erosion would occur in that area.
The City Engineer was working with the applicant's engineer to resolve that issue.
Miklo said Staff found the plat as designed and the rezoning to be in general conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan provided that a solution could be reached for the woodland protection on the
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property. Staff recommended that REZ03-00017/SUB03-00019 be deferred pending resolution of
deficiencies.
Hansen asked if Lots 1 and 17 accessed the property from White Oak Lane and not Foster Road. Miklo
said that was correct, a note had been added to the plat prohibiting access onto Foster Rd.
Bovbjerg said she had some non-engineered re-drawings that she would give to Miklo to review. Bovbjerg
said she had some real concerns about Lot 1 being built on at all. She had personally toured the area
which seemed a very difficult place to build, and it would be a very lovely entrance to the whole
development. She asked if it would be possible to shift the road to the south and change the cul-de-sac to
pull Lots 9 and 10 away from the slopes at the end. She was pleased that it would connect Swisher Lane
and that there would be a connection with the alley in the Peninsula Neighborhood.
Public discussion was opened.
Charles Meardon, 122 S. Linn Street, representing K.G. Bird L.L.C., said he was there to answer any
questions the Commission might have. They were working to resolve the tree issue.
Bovbjerg requested the applicant to take into account the points she had made earlier to Staff regarding
Lot 1 and its beauty as an undisturbed piece of property. Meardon said when they had met with Staff
earlier in the day, one of the possibilities they had explored was dropping Lot 1 as part of the subdivision.
He was not sure that would happen, but it was a main area of focus and Bovbjerg's point was a good
point.
Freerks said she agreed with Bovbjerg as well. It looked like a difficult lot to develop and it would be nice
to have it as an entrance to the neighborhood, if possible.
Meardon said the tree issue was a very hard one to resolve. He was appreciative that Bovbjerg had taken
the time to visit the site, make drawings and would welcome any suggestions as they needed some
creative ideas. Meardon said they felt the trees were one of the more attractive features of the subdivision
and everyone present had an interest in protecting as many trees as possible. Bovbjerg said a former
applicant used to say, "Trees sell lots."
Public discussion was closed.
Motion: Hansen made a motion to defer REZ03-00017/SUB03-00019, a rezoning from ID-RS to RS-5
and a preliminary plat of Oakmont Estates, an 8.5-acre 17-1ot residential subdivision located on the west
side of Foster Road. Anciaux seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
OTHER:
Koppes said she would be absent July 3, 2003.
CONSIDERATION OF 6/5/03 MEETING MINUTES:
Hansen made a motion to approve the minutes as printed and corrected. Freerks seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Koppes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 pm. Freerks seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Jerry Hansen, Secretary
Minutes submitted by Candy Barnhill
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MINUTES DRAFT
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION ~
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lori Benz, Eve Casserly, Jay Honohan, Allan
Monsanto, Charity Rowley, Jim Schintler and Deb
Schoenfelder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joanne Hora and Betty Kelly
STAFF PRESENT: Michelle Buhman, Linda Kopping, Susan Rogusky
and Julie Seal.
GUESTS: Betty McKray, William Laubengayer Lee McGovern
and Charlotte Walker.
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
Motion: To approve the May minutes as amended. Monsanto/Rowley Motion
carried on a vote of 7-0.
Schoenfelder was listed as present in the May minutes, however she was absent.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
In response to recent requests from community members for extensive programming
and operational information that would require a considerable amount of staff time to
compile, Honohan reviewed the city policy related to this matter and noted its
applicability to the Center. In the City Clerk's office, There is a $0.10 per page fee for
coping. In addition, there is a $5.00 charge for every 15 minutes of staff time after the
first 15 minutes. (E.g. there would be a $5.00 charge for 30 minutes of staff time). All
fees must be paid in advance.
Walker asked the following questions:
1. What is the status of changing the name of the Senior Center
2. Why do the mailings for the Center of Learning not mention the Senior Center?
3. What changes are planned for the Post and when will they be implemented?
4. Would it be possible to receive monthly reports on volunteer activities/hours, the
number of people attending Center for Learning classes, and the number of new
people who are coming to the Center for Learning?
Honohan acknowledged that the Planning for Change proposal talks about forming a
committee of participants and community members to discuss changing the name of the
Center. He noted the committee will be pulled together sometime in the future and will
consist of participants from the Senior Center and community members.
Kopping noted that the Center for Learning is a program, similar to the Eldercraft Gift
Shop, which is organized and sponsored by the Center but does not include Senior
Center as part of its name. In the case of the Center for Learning, the name was
essentially a marketing strategy intended to attract new people to the Center. Kopping
also noted that all kinds of possibilities for changing the format of the Post are being
explored and nothing has been decided at this time.
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Rogusky stated that volunteer data for 2003 is now being entered into the computer.
Once the information is in the database, reports are easily generated. She also noted
that participation reports are given at the end of each semester for the Center for
Learning.
NUTRITION PROGRAM LEASE UPDATE- KOPPING
Kopping repoded meeting with Connie Benton-Wolfe, Director of Elder Services, Inc.
The attorney for Elder Services recommended listing the specific days and hours that
the staff bathroom is available to nutrition program employees in the lease. Benton-
Wolfe plans to take the lease to the Elder Services Board for approval on June 24, 2003.
Rowley would like to address the fact that the Senior Center is paying for services
outside of Johnson County. Benton-Wolfe reported that the Nutrition Program is looking
at the possibility of preparing these meals out of the building. In response to a request
from a City Councilor, staff is attempting to estimate the utility costs for the operation of
the kitchen.
Kopping noted that there are still some outstanding questions related to the ownership of
a few pieces of equipment in the kitchen. However, this issue involves the Center,
Heritage Area Agency, and county rather than Elder Services, Inc. The language of the
lease reflects this fact and allows Elder Services and the Center to move forward with
the lease even though the ownership issue has not been resolved. The lease will be
modified to reflect the current year.
PLANNING FOR CHANGE SCEHDULE UPDATE- Honohan
A revised timeline for the proposed plan of action was distributed. Staff recommends
accepting membership registrations on July 1, 2003 and planning and implementing a
membership drive that will culminate in mid-September. Staff also recommended
creating a committee of Commissioners to help work on expanding membership benefits
to include discounts at local merchants.
Casserly worked with Betty Kelly and June Braverman to develop sample documents for
reporting contributions and memberships dues to the Commission and general public.
Sample documents were distributed and reviewed by the Commission. No action was
taken on this item at this time.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING REPORT- Honohan
Honohan met with the Board of Supervisors. Supervisors agreed to put consideration of
a new 28E Agreement on an upcoming work session. No date was given. The
Commission would like to have a three-year agreement with the County. The Board also
discussed the fact that Casserly's appointment expires at the end of June. Honohan
offered that the Commission could continue with 8 Commissioners unti~ there is a new
28E Agreement.
Schintler submitted his resignation from the Commission. Schintler indicated he was
resigning for health reasons and that the resignation would be effective immediately.
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION UPDATE- Benz
The 2003 Volunteer Recognition Breakfast is on June 27, 2003 from 7:30-10:30 AM.
This year's event will be a pancake breakfast with both commission and staff cooking
and serving the volunteers. The Sax Attack, a trio from West High Schoot, wilt be
performing at the event. Senior Center memberships and Senior Center parking permits
will be given away as door prizes during this event.
McGovern pledged $200 to support the Volunteer Recognition event.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE
Operations- Kopping
Kopping reported that the modifications to the door access program are underway. The
new membership (proximity) cards are in and cost $.30 per card less than expected.
The Center's parking permit program for the Chauncy Swan ramp has been
discontinued. The parking department discontinued the program after surveying use of
the parking spaces and determining that usage by Center participants is very Iow.
Kopping recommended expanding and modifying membership benefits in three ways.
1. Have memberships run for one year from the date of purchase rather than having
them all expire every year on June 30.
2. Offer Senior Center members a 40% discount on evening and weekend room rental
at the Center.
3. Offer a visitor or trial membership for $5/week, for a maximum period of two weeks a
year.
Commission discussed the recommendations.
Motion: To accept all three recommendations for expanding membership benefits,
Rowley/Schoenfelder, Motion carried on a vote of 7-0
Kopping and Buhman met with Finance Director Kevin O'Malley, and Budget Analyst
Deb Mansfield and developed a plan for handling alt revenue collected at the Center.
Kopping distributed a copy of the Financial Plan Recommendations and reviewed it with
the Commission. Commissioners will review the plan and discuss the it at the July
meeting.
Kopping reported that staff has been working with Document Services to create
promotional and enrollment materiats for the packet, items such as pens and bags have
been ordered. Kopping distributed a list of costs for these items.
Programs- Seal
Julie reported on events during July. See the Post for a full listing of programs in July.
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Volunteers- Rogusky
Rogusky reported on the attendance for summer classes in the Center of Learning and
distributed the summer programming for the Garden Club. The Memoirs Writing class,
which met during the spring semester, had a reunion last Friday and plan to meet again
in August.
REPORTS FROM MAY COMMISSION VISITS
City Council
No report.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Rowley is writing the article for the July Post.
Casserly will report to the Board of Supervisors next month
Honohan will write the commission report for the August Post.
Lori Benz will report to the City Council.
Motion to adjourn, Motion carried on a vote of 7-0. Monsanto/Schoenfelder