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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-09 Info Packet CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY October 9, 2003 www.icgov.org OCTOBER 13 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Plan Review for Parking on Narrow Streets IP2 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Matthews: Municipal Power Feasibility Study IP3 Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Municipal Power Feasibility Study Correspondence from Julie Spears to City Clerk: Patriot Act letters [Distributed at 10/13 Work Session] Correspondence from Mayor Lehman: Municipal Power Issues [ OCTOBER 15 JOINT MEETING ITEMS IP4 Agenda I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Community Event and Program Funding IP6 Memorandum from Kim Johnson to City Manager: Agenda Items IP7 Memorandum from City Attorney: Conference Attendance IP8 Memorandum from Budget Analyst to City Manager: Gas and Electric Excise Tax, FY03 and FY04 IP9 Memorandum from Neighborhood Services Intern: City Website Provides Students with a New On-Line Guide to Living Off-Campus IP10 Memorandum from Neighborhood Services Intern: City Works with Area Veterinarians and Pet Care Providers to Sponsor Mutt Miffs Dispensers in City Parks IPll Letter from Airport Manager: United Hangar IP12 Building Permit Information - September 2003 IP13 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - September 2003 IP14 Memorandum from Johnson County Budget Coordinator to Board of Supervisors and Citizens of Johnson County: Results of Survey of Services IP15 Minutes (Approved): September 17 Economic Development Committee Invitation: Open House for Food Bank Warehouse [Distributed at 10/14 Council Meeting] October 9, 2003 Information Packet /continued) 2 I PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES IP16 Housing and Community Development Commission: September 18 IP17 Parks and Recreation Commission: October $ IP18 Senior Center Commission: September 16 CiTY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET (~ITY OF IOW^ (~ITY October 9, 2003 www.icgov.org OCTOBER 13 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 Memorandum lanning and Community Development Director: Review for Parking on Narrow IP2 Memorandum from ~nt City Attorney Matthews: Power Feasibility Study IP3 Memorandum from Assistant Manager: Munici ! Study OCTOBER 1.~ 4NT MEETIN( IP4 Agenda MISCELLANE( IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Communi gram Funding IP6 Memorandum from Kim Johnson to City I~ ~-nda Items IP7 Memorandum from City Attorney: Co~ lance IP8 Memorandum from Budget City Manager: }as and Electric Excise Tax, FY03 and FY04 IP9 Memorandum from Nei( Services Intern: City Provides Students with a New On-Line Guide Off-Campus IP10 Memorandum from Nei¢ hood Services Intern: City Area Veterinarians and Pet Care Mutt Mitts Dispensers .~ity Parks IPll Letter from Air er: United Hangar IP12 Building Permit - September 2003 IP13 Iowa City Polic/Department Use of Force Report - September 2 IP14 Memorandur~/from Johnson County Budget Coordinator to Board ~upervisors and Citizens of/Johnson County: Results of Survey of Services IP15 Minutes~,~'Approved): September 17 Economic Develo I . PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES ~ I IP16 Housing and Community Development Commission: September 18 IP17 Parks and Recreation Commission: October 8 IP18 Senior Center Commission: September 16 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 7, 2003 To: City Council . ,..~. ~,,~]~ From: Karin Franklin, Director, ~ Re: Plan review for parking on narrow streets At a recent Council meeting, Councilor Vanderhoef requested some work session time to look at the issue of parking restrictions on narrow streets and when those restrictions are put in place. A majority of the Council agreed to a work session discussion. The issue arose when, at the request of the Fire Marshal, an item was placed on the Council's consent calendar to remove parking from one side of a 22-foot private drive in Village Green. The question was then raised as to when the proper time was for consideration of parking limitations. Since it seemed reasonable to consider any parking limitations at the time we review plats or development plans, the staff is now considering parking limitations whenever we have a proposal for streets of 22 feet, whether those streets are public or private. We will also be discussing inclusion of provisions addressing parking limitations on narrow streets in the drafting of the new subdivision regulations as part of the development code review. At the Council work session, we would appreciate Council input as to whether you agree with the approach we have taken, or would prefer an alternative. Cc City Manager Bob Miklo Jeff Davidson City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Andy Matthews, Assistant City Attorney~''~/ DATE: October 8, 2003 RE: Municipal Power Feasibility Study The City Council intends to discuss at its October 13th Council work session aspects of the feasibility of establishing a municipal electric utility. I thought I would provide the Council with some information regarding the municipalization process and some of the issues involved. As alluded to in previous memos to Council, the Iowa Utilities Board determines whether it is in the public interest to permit a city to establish an electric utility presently served by an existing utility. Such a review is initiated by submitting such a proposal to the voters per Iowa Code § 388.2, and if favorably voted on, by filing a petition with the IUB requesting a certificate of authority to furnish electric service. Upon such filing, the IUB establishes a hearing schedule, and after holding such hearing, makes its determination whether it is in the public interest to permit a city to furnish electric services, and if so, the price for facilities serving the customer. The IUB is required to consider the cost of the facilities being acquired, any necessary generating capacity and transmission capacity dedicated to the customer, depreciation, loss of revenue, and the cost of facilities necessary to reintegrate the system of the utility after detaching the portion sold. The feasibility study concludes that MidAM has no "stranded generation costs." Black & Veatch, in their analysis of the feasibility study, disputes the conclusion that there would not be stranded costs, and argue such additional costs should be factored in to the total acquisition costs. The term "stranded generation costs" refers to generating capacity and transmission capacity dedicated to a customer, and the loss of such dedicated capacity were the customer to municipalize and the utility were to lose that customer from its system. Iowa Code § 476.23(1) requires the IUB give due consideration in its price determination of the value of the system being acquired of any necessary generating capacity and transmission capacity dedicated to the customer that would be lost by the city's municipalization of electric facilities. In the City of Sheldon municipalization proceeding, the IUB determined that original cost less depreciation (OCLD) was an inappropriate method to value assets for purposes of transfer of ownership, and ruled that replacement cost less depreciation (RCLD) was the appropriate method. While not binding on the present IUB, such determination does establish some precedent for future proceedings. In any such cost determination, an appropriate depreciation October 8, 2003 Page 2 percentage must be established that recognizes wear and tear on the existing facilities, or put another way, the condition of such facilities. The Latham study attempts to establish such acquisition costs and depreciation figures. Black & Veatch, in their analysis of the feasibility study, criticized such acquisition costs in the feasibility study, claiming they are understated. With respect to such determinations, the IUB will look at the condition of the facilities being acquired. The Latham study suggests some of the facilities are old, with sufficient wear and tear that their value should be reduced, and Black & Veatch suggests that the condition of the facilities warrants a lesser depreciation rate; thus some of the significant differences in acquisition cost projections. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me. cc: Steve Atkins, City manager Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Rick Fosse, Public Works Director City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 8, 2003 To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Re: Municipal Power Feasibility Study Council has requested that staff pose possible questions to be submitted to Latham and Associates for the meeting and public forum which is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 17th at 6:30 PM. Rick Fosse, Kevin O'Malley, Andy Matthews, and I have reviewed the feasibility study and other information and we propose that the following questions be among those asked. 1. Please respond to the assertion in the Black and Veatch letter that there will be stranded costs for MEC in that they have new generation facilities approved and under construction. 2 Please respond to the claim raised by Black and Veatch that in the Sheldon case the IUB rejected the use of original cost depreciated as a measure of value; and further, that observed condition of the system is the relevant measure of value, rather than book or accounting depreciation. 3. Would inviting or allowing MEC to be a bidder for supplying power to an Iowa City municipal utility mitigate the value of any stranded costs if such costs are determined to exist? (Latham repod, page 2) 4. There is reference to certain regulatory costs of municipalization that might be shared (see page 15 of the Latham repod). Please elaborate on those costs that might be shared and the ultimate impact of such cost sharing on the overall feasibility for Iowa City. 5. Please address the assumption of frozen rates through 2005, and then a 2% annual increase thereafter, as opposed to MEC's claim that it has agreed to freeze October 8, 2003 Page 2 its rate levels through 2010. Are there ways to effectively increase rates or charges without a formal rate case proceeding? 6. Recently a MEC official was quoted as saying that MEC has not received any request for information relating to customer numbers and use data. Please indicate what specific requests have been made and what specific data was requested or should be requested from MEC if they are willing to provide such information. 7. There has been reference to the current situation as a "window of opportunity" for the City to create a municipal electric utility, citing the expiration of the franchise, probable lack of stranded costs, etc. Inquire of consultant as to what length of time the City of Iowa City can rely on the findings of the feasibility study to be timely and applicable. What factors or issues are of a time sensitive nature that would or could affect the future feasibility of an Iowa City municipalization project? Staff believes the first two questions above are the most critical. Certainly Councilors and members of the public will have other questions of Latham & Associates. It is difficult to anticipate what elements of the report may be in need of clarification or may lead to further inquiry. Hopefully you will find the above to be of help in planning for the November 17 meeting and forum. mgdasst/mem/MPFS,doc Marian Karr From: julie-spears@uiowa.edu Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 3:59 PM To: Marian Kart Cc: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: RE: PATRIOT Act form letters Thank y©u for getting back to me, Harian. I should point out that although many ef the first paragraphs are the same, these letter writers were free to customize/personalize the rest ef the letter and many de, often dramatically. In my letter, for example, I made references te being a principal promoter of the resolution and to working with Council to pass the resolution in the last paragraphs. By concluding that since the letters are mostly similar means that they are exactly the same would be erroneous. Again, I urge you to provide Council with the Hayor's copy of each individual letter. Seeing as this procedure has a blocking affect on the democratic process, I will follow-up with Council regarding to request change. Thank you for all your diligent work as the City Clerk. Sincerely, Julie Spears 1019 Church St. Iowa City, IA 52245 319-354-6589 Quoting Marian Karr <Marian-Karr@iowa-city.org>: > > Julie - > > Our procedure for distribution of form letters and/or petitions to the City > Council is: > > Items addressed to the Council are distributed in the formal agenda packet. > One copy of the same letter and one sheet of a petition is included in the > packet. Copies of the same letter are not distributed, but are available in > the City Clerks office at any time. Totals are updated prior to any Council > action. Ail letters and petitions are officially accepted and permanently > archived. Individuals who sent letters (not the same letter) will be in the > minutes; and each letter (including ALL copies of the same letter) and > petition pages are permanently archived when the meeting folder is finalized > no later than 10 days after a meeting. Written names on petitions as well > as individuals submitting the same letter are not individually listed, but > each page of the petition and each letter is permanently archived. > > I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me with any > further questions. > > Marian (356-5041) > > ..... Original Message ..... > From: julie-spears@uiowa.edu [mailto:julie-spears@uiowa.edu] > Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 11:12 AM > To: Marian-Karr@iowa-city.org > Cc: council@iowa-city.org; the3rdiowa@mchsi.com > Subject: PATRIOT Act form letters > 1 Hi Marian- Included in the October 9, 2003 packet was a copy of the form letter supporting the PATRIOT Act Resolution that I sent to Council which was created especially and most generously for the City Iowa City by the ACLU in Washington, DC. I see that you've noted that 23 individuals sent this letter to Council, and I suspect that a few more will soon be received. However, I do not see where at least the names of these dozens of other individuals are located in the packet. I beleive it is critical that Council know not only how many letters they have received, but also from whom despite the fact that it is a form letter. I would say the same for the Petition from 120 individuals for which the packet only receives one page (i.e., 10 signatures per page), and also note that when Council received this same petition with hundreds ef signatures last winter that each page was copied to the Packet. The expressed purpose of these letters & petitions is for Iowa Citians to participate in the democratic process by communicating with City Council. It would be a shame for these individual residents~ names to go undelivered. Therefore, I ask that you please provide Council with either the "Hayor~s" copy ef each ef the these letters er at the least a list of names/addresses of the Iowa Citians who sent these letters. Huch thanks, Julie Spears 1019 Church St. Iowa City, IA 52245 319-354-6589 Municipalpower issues: 1. Your analysis shows no stranded costs associated with the Iowa City proposal. You also indicate that no information is available since 1998. Is it likely that there have been investments by the utility company since 1998, which wouM incur stranded costs? 2. Like most lay persons, I have very little knowledge of things as complicated as utilities. However in the private sector, when ones source of income is disrupted or eliminated there usually are damages incurred for loss of profits. CouM municipalization of the electrical distribution system in Iowa City incur such a liability? 3. You have done a preliminary analysis for several communities in Iowa. These communities represent 14% of the electrical revenue for Mid American. If all of these communities chose to go to municipal power distribution, how would this be received by the Iowa boarv~ which reviews rates? Because utilities are regulated in Iowa, do you feel the board wouM raise the rates of those cities that deal with the private sector in order to compensate Mid American for lost revenue ? 4. At what point in the process would the city be able to have any indication that the utility board would approve our proposal? How much money wouM it require for us to reach that point? 5. Having little or no knowledge of the process of valuing assets, I am reluctant to comment on your valuation numbers. However, it would seem to me that certain assets of the utility company might actually increase in value over the years based on replacement costs. Is this a reasonable conclusion? 6. Although you do not address this in you analysis, what is the value to the community of the incentives given to local industry by Mid American Energy?. What if any value can be attributed to the Utility Company for financial participation with local organizations and non-profits? 7. Given your experience and expertise in the area of eleetric distribution systems and their ability to generate revenue, do you believe that the projected savings of 4-5% during the first 13 years of ownership justifies the risks involved with the municipalization of the electric distribution system in Iowa City? AGENDA Joint Meeting Johnson County Board of Supervisors City of Iowa City City of Coralvillc City of North Liberty Iowa City Community School Board Wednesday, October 15, 2003 North Liberty Community Center 4:00 PM Call to order. Welcome and introductions. 1. Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County - update (Johnson County Supervisors). 2. Removing Barriers to Learning - A Community Challenge (IC School Board). 3. Facilities Project Update (Iowa City School Board). 4. Any new developments regarding 12th Avenue (Iowa City School Board). City of Iowa City IPS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 9, 2003 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Community Event and Program Funding Last year was our first year in issuing a news release to solicit new applications for Community Event and Program Funding. Previously, only organizations that received funding the year prior received a notice to issue a request. Activities funded last year occur annually. It has not been the practice of the Council to approve funding one year and deny a request in subsequent years. Because of the budget situation, State aid reduction and likely dramatic drop in the rollback factor, I am concerned about encouraging new organizations to go through the exercise of completing and submitting an application and subsequently appearing before Council to speak to the merits of their event when it is likely funds do not exist to support new initiatives. As you will recall, last spring, Council proactively determined Community and Event Program funding would be reduced in FY05 due to State budget reductions. Saturday Just Jazz was eliminated from FY05 consideration. Funding approved for FY04 (listed is the amount Council approved after State budget cuts) and FY05 is: FY04 FY05 Friday Night Concert $ 5,760 $ 5,184 Holiday Lighting $ 2,250 $ 2,025 Saturday Just Jazz $ 8,600 $ 0 Iowa Arts Festival $ 6,030 $ 5,427 Jaycees Fireworks $ 4,950 $ 4,455 Iowa City Jazz Festival $ 6,750 $ 6,075 ADA Celebration $ 1,080 $ 972 JC Historical Society $ 4,167 $ 3,750 Uptown Bill's Labor Day Fair $ 873 $ 786 Contingency $ 1,000 $ 900 Total $41.460 $29.574 I recommend the City ask FY04-funded organizers to confirm their event for FY05 and if the event is to occur, they would receive FY04 funding minus the agreed-upon 10% reduction in FY05. No new fund requests will be solicited or considered for FY05 at this time. If additional funds exist after initial allocations are determined, we could open up the application process to new events. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: October 3, 2003 To: Steve Atkins Re: Agenda Items The following are costs associated with the Capital Improvement Projects being presented for acceptance at the October 14th Council meeting: 1) Waterworks Park Trailhead Parking Project Contractor: All American Concrete, Inc. 4. Project Estimated Cost: $ 140,000.00 4- Project Bid Received: $ 94,300.95 · :- Project Actual Cost: $ 96,091.13 2) Scott Boulevard Extension - ACT to Rochester Avenue Project Contractor: Peterson Contractors, Inc. 4- Project Estimated Cost: $ 3,661,130.00 4- Project Bid Received: $ 2,509,665.32 · :. Project Actual Cost: $ 2,341,886.11 City of Iowa City IP7 MEMORANDUM Date: October 7, 2003 To: City Council ~ .) From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney Re: Conference Attendance I will be attending the International Municipal Lawyers Association's annual conference in Minneapolis from October 12 through October 15, 2003. First Assistant City Attorney Sarah Holecek will handle the Council meetings on October 13 and 14. My staff will know how to reach me. cc: Steve Atkins Dale Helling Marian Karr eleanor/mere/absence doc City of Iowa City E ORANDU FROM: Deb Mansfield, Budget Analyst M DATE: September 29, 2003 ~ I,,~'"- RE: Gas and Electric Excise Tax, FY03 and F¥04 One of the classes of properties that have been part of city property taxes is gas and electric utilities. The state "centrally assesses" this type of property since it crosses jurisdictions throughout the state. Over the past three years the legislature has eliminated gas and electric from the property tax rolls and has replaced it with an excise tax calculation. However, the gas and electric valuation is still considered as "taxable assessed valuation" to preserve the five percent debt capacity. The gas / electric excise tax is calculated as a rate which the state determines and applies to energy units sold within the state of Iowa. During the first three years (FY01 - FY03) cities had a revenue neutral guarantee. During that time the gas / electric excise tax for Iowa City slightly exceeded the property taxes that would have been generated had they still been on the property tax rolls. However, we were limited to receive only the amount asked in property taxes. The gas / electric excise taxes received during that time were reduced by a legal settlement with Mid-American. Mid-American had contested that the assessed valuation from the state was too high, and that they had therefore paid too much in property tax. Mid-American won the lawsuit, and the excise tax distribution was reduced in F¥01, F¥02 and FY03. Iowa City's reduction in gas / electric excise due to the settlement was $47,623, $47,359 and $51,755 respectively. In FY04 the gas/electric excise tax is estimated by the state to generate less revenue than property taxes would have. There is no guarantee, or "tie" to property taxes in FY04. The shortfall is estimated at $15,813. FY04 gas / electric excise estimate is $784,887 / $800,700 FY04 budget = 98%. Local governments are required to establish property tax rates and budget based on the gas / electric assessed valuation provided from the state. However the gas / electric receipts will not be based on that - they will be based on the excise tax calculation computed by the state. We will monitor the results of both methods. The 2003 Legislature Senate File 275 refined the gas / electric valuation calculation for FY05 and future years in order to more closely approximate the excise tax revenues. The state anticipates that the gas / electric excise revenue will be no or slow growth. I am not sure that the excise tax revenues will correspondingly increase if the property tax rate increases, due to debt issuance or other changes in the levy rate. It seems likely that there will always be a difference between the budget for gas / electric and the actual receipts due to the two different methods. These factors will be reviewed in the City's budget process, especially as it relates to property tax rates. Please contact me if you have any questions. City of Iowa City IP9 MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Sarah Walz, Office of Neighborhood Services (Intern) ~ DATE: October 8, 2003 RE: City Website Provides Students with a new On-line Guide to Living Off-Campus A new link on the Iowa City web site offers University of Iowa students a step-by-step guide to living off-campus. Part of an effort to help foster positive relations between students and Iowa City neighborhoods, the link provides a laundry list of useful information about rental rights and responsibilities and City laws and ordinances--all in plain English. Students will also find some helpful tips on how to be a good tenant, roommate, and neighbor as well as some practical advice on how to read a lease and negotiate with landlords. The link to the "Off-Campus Rental Guide" is listed under the "Features" menu on the City's homepage at www.icqov.or.q (you link directly by going to www. icgov.orq/offcampus/index.htm.). A number of University web pages are now linked to the site, including the "Current Student: page. The project is part of an initiative proposed by the Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force to work with the University of Iowa administration to create a rental packet for students/tenants. The intent of the proposed packet was to provide information on over-occupancy, mandatory lease provisions, parking permits, permit requirements, and the disorderly conduct ordinance. The new "Off-campus Rental Guide" includes input from landlords, community members, renters, and a number of University departments including the Tenant Landlord Association and the Housing Clearinghouse. Iowa City's Office of Neighborhood Services is working towards publishing a print version of the guide in cooperation with a number of local community organizations, student groups, and the University of Iowa by January--just in time for the spring rental season. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council · .7 FROM: Sarah Walz, Office of Neighborhood Services (Intern)....~""Z'/~./'~ DATE: October 8, 2003 RE: City Works with Area Veterinarians and Pet Care Providers to Sponsor Mutt Mitts Dispensers in City Parks. The Iowa City Office of Neighborhood Services and the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department are working with area pet-related businesses to sponsor Mutt Mitt dispensers in our City parks. Veterinarians and other pet care providers have been invited to sponsor a dispenser of their choice for a $150 annual fee. In exchange, a sign featuring the sponsor's business name and services will be posted above the dispenser. Letter were just recently sent out to potential sponsors. The response deadline is October 31 and we will know what the interest is at that time. As you may be aware, Mutt Mitts are convenient and sanitary biodegradable bags that make it easy and safe for dog owners to clean up after their pets. In the past 6 years, the City has installed over a dozen dispensers in eight parks throughout the city and there are plans to add more in the future. The availability of Mutt Mitts has proven extraordinarily successful in keeping Iowa City parks and trails clean and has improved relations between dog owners and other park users. In fact, the program has been so successful that the Parks and Recreation Department is now providing more than 20,000 free mitts annually. While demand for mitts will only increase, the sponsorship campaign will provide alternative funding for the service to offset current budget constraints. We expect to have sponsorship signs posted at the Mutt Mitt dispensers by January 1. Feel free to contact me at 356-5234 or sarah-walz@iowa-city.org if you have should have questions or need additional information. IPll .ow^ 1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Office Phone (319) 356-5045 The Honorable Mayor Mr. Ernest Lehman 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: United hangar Dear Ernie: As a follow-up to the letter of September 2, 2003, concerning the disposition of the United hangar, I am attaching a copy of the cost estimates the Commission reviewed in their discussions. As you can see, the cost to move the hangar is estimated to be between $ 20,000 to $ 35,000. The cost to rehabilitate or restore the building could cost up to almost $ 500,000. Although the Federal Aviation Administration would pay for some of the site preparation, a considerable amount of local funds would be needed to restore the hangar to a condition to be able to use it. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss this at some time, please contact me at 356-5045 or e-mail at ron-oneil@iowa-city.org Sincerely, Ron O'Neil Airport Manager Cc: City Council Airport Commission Steve Atkins, City Manager Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney Table X: Tasks & Rough Order of Magnitude Costs Removal of Old United Hangar from Runway Safety Area Iowa City Municipal Airport, Iowa City, Iowa Alternatives Task Demolish Move and Move and Hangar Rehabilitate Han~ar Restore Hangar Historic recordation of building at existing site 20,000 20,000 20,000 Building demolition & debris removal 30,000 n/a n/a Clear existin9 site 0 to 10,000 0 to 10,000 0 to 10,000 Clear & grade new site, new foundation & pad n/a 100,000 100,000 Provide utilities to site n/a 35,000 35,000 Rehabilitate bdck joints n/a 12,000 12,000 Move bdck section n/a 15,000 15,000 Move steel section n/a 20,000 20,000 Electrical repair/upgrade n/a 10,000 to 20,000 20,000 to 40,000 HVAC repair/upgrade n/a 10,000 to 20,000 20,000 to 40,000 Plumbing repair/upgrade n/a 10,000 to 20,000 20,000 to 40,000 Interior repair/upgrade n/a 20,000 to 40,000 40,000 to 80,000 Window replacement n/a n/a 25,000 Door replacement n/a n/a 5,000 Rehabilitate/repair roof n/a 15,000 30,000 to 40,000 Restore roof on brick section n/a n/a 10,000 to 15,000 Total $50,000 to $267,000 to $372,000 to $60,000 $327,000 $497,000 Notes to table: Rehabilitate = repair or replace as necessary so that building can function as intended; work to be conducted without consideration of historic nature of building Restore = repair or replace as necessary so that building can function as intended; work to be conducted in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards & Guidelines for work on historic buildings Recordation = photograph and document historic details & nature of building prior to alteration of its historic setting, feeling, materials, etc. Door replacement does not include replacement of steel hangar doors Presence or absence of hazardous materials, such as asbestos, is unknown 1801 South Rivemide Drive Iowa Ciht, Iow~ 52245 Office Phone (319) 356-5045 September 2, 2003 The Honorable Mayor Mr. Emest Lehman 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: United hangar Dear Ernie: At the last three Commission meetings, the Commission has discussed the disposition of the building known as the United hangar, at 1701 South Riverside Drive. Boeing Air Transport Company constructed it around 1929. Boeing Air later became United Airlines. Because of its age, the building has some historic significance. It has been determined to be eligible to be a historic structure, but it has not been designated as a historic building. Because of its location in relation to the end of Runway 25, it is considered an obstruction. The building can not remain in the current location. Disposition of the building would be included with the second phase of the Runway 07~25 project. The Commission hopes to receive funding for phase two next year. There are at least three options. All three options include the required historic documentation of the building. One option is to demolish the building. Another option is to move the building and rehabilitate it. A third option is to move the building and restore it. The FAA will pay 90% of the cost to move the building. This would include moving costs, new footings and floor and constructing the utilities to the new site. They will not pay to rehab or restore the building. The Commission has known for some time that the building is considered an obstruction. Very little money has been spent on it and it would need considerable work to rehab or restore it. Because of the economic climate, the consensus of Commission is that the structure will be demolished. The Historic Preservation Commission was invited to the August Commission meeting to discuss the building, but the Commission did not receive any response from them. The Commission does not know of any other group that might have an interest in preserving the building. The Airport Commission has started the process of selecting an engineering firm for the Runway 07/25 project. In defining the final Scope of Services for the project, the Commission will need to decide the fate of the United hangar. The main objective of this letter is to notify the Council that the Commission has spent a considerable amount of time on this issue and, using the available information, has decided to demolish the building. Thero was some sentiment to save the building, but there are no funds to allow that to occur. Sincerely, . Ron O'Neil Airport Manager Cc: City Council Airport Commission Steve Atkins, City Manager Sue Dulek, Assistant City Attorney BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION September 2003 KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS · Type of Improvement: ADD - Addition ALT- Alteration REP - Repair FND - Foundation Only NEW- New OTH - Other type of construction Type of Use: RSF- Residential Single Family RDF - Residential Duplex RMF - Three or more residential RAC - Residential Accessory Building MIX- Mixed NON- Non-residential OTH- Other Page: 2 City of Iowa City Date: I0/1/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 9/1/2003 From: 9/30/2003 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address lmpr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD03-00769 UNITED NATURAL FOODS [ 2340 HEINZ RD ADD NON 1 1 $258,078 FOUNDATION FOR 140,000 SQ. FT. ADDITION TO WAREHOUSE BLD03-00710 DON'S HONDA SALES AND 5 537 HIGHWAY #1 WEST ADD NON 1 0 $95,900 ADDITION TO AUTO DEALERSHIP BLD03-00706 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUS 102 -04 S CLINTON ST ADD NON 1 0 $12,000 PLATFORM AND RADIO ANTENNA FOR CELL PHONES BLD03-00698 OKOBOJI GRILL 1857 LOWER MUSCATINE ADD NON I 0 $3,000 17' X 40' OUTDOOR SEATING BLD03-00700 JAVA HOUSE 1575 S 1 ST AVE ADD NON 1 0 $2,500 outdoor area for Java house Total ADD/NON permits: 5 Total Valuation: $371,478 ~ BLD03-00715 LESTER L & BETTY J BATTt 305 -07 TEETERS CT ADD RDF 1 0 $3,000 16' X 18' UNCOVERED DECK OVER GARAGE Total ADD/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $3,000 ~ BLD03-00736 RODNEY R & DEBORAH L Z 22 WARWICK CIR ADD RSF 1 I $110,000 ADDITION FOR SFD BLD03-00566 DOUG WAKEFIELD 703 NORMANDY DR ADD RSF 2 0 $25,383 SUNROOM ADDITION TO SFD BLD03-00732 JILL & GREG ROESCH 1320 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN R ADD RSF 1 1 $22,000 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD BLD03-00720 ROTE, DULCEY J 1232 OAKES DR ADD RSF 1 0 $21,402 ADDITION TO SFD BLD03-00694 RUSSELL L & AUDREY J HA 3507 VISTA PARK DR ADD RSF 1 0 $17,500 12' X 16' PATIO ROOM AND TWO DECKS BLD03-00670 DEAN A & DAWN M CLERM 673 SCOTT PARK DR ADD RSF 1 0 $15,725 10' X 14' PATIO ROOM BLD03-00754 LINDA DUTTLINGER & PAT 1633 TOFTING AVE ADD RSF I 0 $12,646 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION TO SFD BLD03-00726 DANIEL F EBERL & MEI-LIN 811 TALWRN CT ADD RSF 1 0 $10,000 16' X 16' SCREEN PORCH WITH 4' UNCOVERED DECK BLD03-00686 BILL TESTER 1961 DELWOOD DR ADD RSF 1 0 $5,195 6' X 12' DECK EXTENSION BLD03-00722 THOMAS L & JOYCE A ROG] 1219 WILLIAM ST ADD RSF 1 0 $4,000 11' X 14' GAKAGE ADDITION AND 14' X 27' CARPORT BLD03-0072I KENNETH E & VIRGINIA C [ 302 W BENTON ST ADD RSF 1 0 $3,552 INSTALL EXTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR SET OF BASEMENT STAIRS BLD03-00765 BRIAN L & COLLEEN A KRE 2 BEDFORD CT ADD RSF 1 0 $850 12' X 14' UNCOVERED WOOD DECK BLD03-00718 GHOLSON, TIMOTHY B 1332 PHOENIX DR ADD RSF 1 0 $800 DECK ADDITION TO SFD TotaIADD/RSF permits: 13 TotalValuation: $249,053~ Page: 3 City of Iowa City )ate: 10/1/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 9/I/2003 From: 9/30/2003 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD03-00605 ENGLERT CIVIC THEATRE I 217 -21 WASHINGTON ST ALT NON 3 0 $1,365,000 REMODEL OF THEATRE OFFICES AND SEATING AREAS BLD03-00747 GERDIN INVESTMENTS 2630 INDEPENDENCE RD ALT NON 1 0 $700,000 350,000 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE INTERIOR FLOOR BLD03-00716 GRANDVIEW CT 332 S LINN ST #405 ALT NON I 0 $128,000 FINISH SHELL SPACE BLD03-00696 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNE 217 IOWA AVE ALT NON 1 0 $53,700 F1NISH INTERIOR SPACE TO A PIANO BAR BLD03-00707 JAMIE POWERS 812 S SUMMIT ST ALT NON 2 0 $20,000 BAKERY SALES BLD03-00749 MAXWELL DEVELOPMENT 2937 SIERRACT ALT NON 3 0 $15,000 INTERIOR ALTERATION OF OFFICE TENANT SPACE BLD03-00699 NOLAN CHIROPRACTIC 702 S GILBERT 108 ALT NON 1 0 $I0,000 INTERIOR REMODEL BLD03-00745 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUS 102 -04 S CLINTON ST ALT NON 2 1 $10,000 OFFICE WALL BLD03-00725 JOHN D WALDBAUM % GR[ 201 S CLINTON ST 205U ALT NON 2 1 $3,000 ALTERATION OF AMUSEMENT/GAME SPACE INTO CHURCH BLD03-00756 DEY BUILDING L L C 105 IOWA AVE ALT NON 2 1 $1,000 MOVE DOOR Total ALT/NON permits: 10 Total Valuation: $2,305,700 ~ BLD03-00729 LARRY BONDE 847 DOVER ST ALT RDF 1 2 $12,000 BASEMENT FINISH OF DUPLEX UNIT TotalALT/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $12,000 ~ BLD03-00684 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CI 1628 BALDWIN LN ALT RMF 1 0 $29,677 BASEMENT FINISH AND THREE SEASON PORCH BLD03-00733 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION C~ 1481 BUCKINGHAM PL ALT RMF 1 I $25,629 BASEMENT FINISH OF RMF UNIT BLD03-00734 MARK & SCOTT OGDEN 18 N DODGE ST ALT RMF 1 1 $300 LOWER CEILING IN ATTIC BEDROOM Total ALT/RMF permits: 3 Total Valuation: $55,606 ~ BLD03-00705 BRIAN F TACK & LINDA L IV 258 BLACK SPRINGS CIR ALT RSF 1 0 $30,000 ENCLOSE SCREEN PORCH FOR 4 SEASON ADDITION & DETACHED GARAGE ADDITION BLD03-00783 WAYNE A BOWERS 36 COLL CT ALT RSF 1 0 $10,200 COVERT COVERED PORCH TO THREE SEASON BLD03-00748 MARY B & MICHAEL J NEW 212 FERSON AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $10,000 KITCHEN REMODEL BLD03-00750 GARY BISHOP CONST 867 TIPPERARY RD ALT RSF 3 0 $10,000 Basement Finish per original plans Page: 4 City of Iowa City Date: 10/1/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 9/1/2003 Census Bureau Report From: 9/30/2003 Type Type Permit Number Name Address lmpr Use Stories Units Valuation I Total ALT/RSF permits: 4 Total Valuation: $60,200 I BLD03-00692 MARK T & JUDY A MAI)SE}', 1405 DERWEN DR NEW RAC 2 0 $36,000 24' X 26~ DETACHED WORK SHOP BLD03-00757 OBRIAN, DENNIS LEE 1534 ROCHESTER AVE NEW RAC 1 1 $30,000 DETACHED GARAGE ADDITION AND NEW DOOR FOR EXISTiNG ATTACHED GARAGE BLD03-00709 LINDA K RAMES 842 RUNDELL ST NEW RAC 1 0 $9,200 DETACHED GARAGE ADDITION FOR SFD BLD03-00719 LEM & ROWENA TORREVIL 3022 SWEET BRIAR AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $600 DETACHED STORAGE SHED ADDITION FOR SFD I Total NEW/RAC permits :4 TotalValuation: $75,800I BLD03-00759 ARBORHILL LC 73 ARBORHILL CIR NEW RDF 1 2 $293,479 DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES 73-75 ARBOR HILL CIRCLE BLD03-00728 THE GREATER IOWA CITY t 830 -32 LONGFELLOW PL NEW RDF 1 2 $175,000 RDF WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES [ Total NEW/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $468,479 ~ BLD03-00688 A.M. MANAGEMENT 2940HEINZ NEW 2 5 $500,000 5 UNIT TWO STORY TOWN HOUSES BUILDING C 2940-2942-2944-2946-2948 HEINZ ROAD I Totul NEW/~ permits: 1 Tota, Va,uation: $500,000 I BLD03-00790 PAT~RERECCAHENSEL 20~ARNEYCT N~W RSF1 1$238,500 S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE BLD03~00764 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 4435 BUCKINGHAM LN NEW RSF 2 1 $230,000 S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE BLD03-00751 PATRICIA C MOORE 3626 ELGiN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $191,175 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00723 WALDEN WOOD ASSOCIAT] 3751 ELGIN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $182,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00660 DENNIS SPENCER CONSTR[ 1322 PHEASANT VALLEY NEW RSF 2 1 $175,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00761 STEVE BRENNEMAN 2374 KRISTIAN NEW RSF I 1 $172,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00731 KENNEDY-HILGENBERG ElX 1226 PRAIRIE GRASS LN NEW RSF 1 1 $163,780 SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00753 SGA CONST 1553 TOFTING AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $140,769 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00742 SAGA 801 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $130,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE BLD03-00737 SADDLEBROOKMEADOWS 2627 WHISPER1NGMEAD( NEW RSF 2 1 $106,320 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE Page: 5 City of Iowa City mtn: 10/m003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 9/1/2003 From: 9/30/2003 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address lmpr U~ Stories Units Valuation BLD03-00743 SADDLEBROOKMEADOWS 2619 WHISPER1NGMEAD( NEW RSF 2 1 $106,320 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00767 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 2628 WHISPERING MEAD( NEW RSF 2 1 $100,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE(ZERO-LOT-LINE) BLD03-00768 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 2634 WHISPERING MEAD( NEW RSF 2 1 $100,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE(ZERO-LOT-LINE) BLD03-00770 SADDLEBROOKMEADOWS 2616 WHISPERING MEAD( NEW RSF 2 1 $100,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE(ZERO-LOT-LINE) BLD03-00771 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 2622 WHISPERING MEAD( NEW RSF 2 1 $I00,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE(ZERO-LOT-LINE) BLD03~00772 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 5 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 1 $100,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GAP. AGE W/SINGLE STALL GARAGES(ZERO-LOT-LINE) BLD03-00773 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 11 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 I $100,000 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE W/SINGLE STALL GARAGES(ZERO-LOT-LINE) I Total NEW/RSF pe mits: 17 Total Valuation: $2,435,864 i BLD03-00760 DE WITT ELECTRIC INC 1202 HIGHLAND CT REP NON 1 2 $4,000 REROOF COMMERCIAL BUILDING I Total REP/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $4,000 i BLD03-00713 MICHAEL D HOLT 721 BROWN ST REP RDF 2 0 $6,000 REROOF [ TotalREP/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $6,000~ BLD03-00727 KEV1N S & HELEN S BURFOi 528 COLLEGE ST REP RMF 1 0 $6,000 REPAIR FRONT PORCH BLD03-00738 RIVER CITY PROPERTY 1NC 518 S LUCAS ST REP RMF 1 0 $3,000 PORCH REPLACEMENT BLD03-00712 AUR 909 E BURLINGTON ST REP RMF 1 0 $800 MINOR PORCH REPAIR Total REP/RMF permits: 3 Total Valuation: ~ $9,800 BLD03-00714 LORRAINE J HUNEKE-BOW~ 510 S GOVERNOR ST REP RSF 2 0 $12~000 4' × 7' LANDING AND STAIRS BLD03-00792 RICHARD J & TONI WAY NE 1110 KIRKWOOD AVE REP RSF 1 0 $5,000 REPAIR PILLAR UNDER FRONT PORCH BLD03-00775 ERICK J SMITH 222 E BLOOMINGTON ST REP RSF 2 0 $4,564 WINDOW REPLACEMENT BLD03-00776 SUSAN R W & NIGEL K RAY 936 SUNSET ST REP RSF 2 0 $3,245 WlNDOW REPLACEMENT BLD03-00777 WALTER A & CARLA M ILL~ 2004 ROCHESTER CT REP RSF 2 0 $1,800 WINDOW REPLACEMENT Page: 6 City of Iowa City Date:10/1/2003 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 9/I/2003 From: 9/30/2003 Census Bureau Report Type Type Pem~it Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD02-00576 JEFF FACTO 1101 YEWELL ST REP RSF 2 0 $1,600 TEAR OFF SHEATHING TO RAFTERS BUILDI NEW DORMER AND RESHINGLE BLD03-00702 MELVIN D & ALICE L ROTH 429 N GILBERT ST REP RSF 2 1 $1,350 REPAIR/REPLACE STEPS BLD01-00721 FACTO, JEFFREY 1101 YEWELL ST REP RSF 1 0 $450 FRONT STOOP FOR SFD Total REP/RSF permits: 8 Total Valuation: $30,009 GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 74 VALUATION: $6,586,989 IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT USE OF FORCE REPORT September 2003 OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED 27, 16, 47, 59 09-03-03 3-45712 Unk. Problem Suicidal subject had covered himself with lighter fluid and unsuccessfully attempted to light himself on fire. Subject did not drop the lighter and go to the ground as directed. An officer deployed a chemical agent, causing the subject to drop his lighter, but he continued to disregard officer commands and attempted to flee. An officer attempted to use his baton when the subject became physically combative. Officers were able to eventually direct the subject to the ground where he was handcuffed. 9, 15 09-05-03 3-46000 911 Hang-up call The subject attempted to wall away from the officer who was conducting an investigation. When the officer grabbed him by the arm the subject jerked away and tried to slrike the officer. The officer blocked the strike and directed the subject to the ground where he was able to place one handcuffonthe subject. The subject placed his other hand under his body and the officer used a hands control technique to place this hand behind the subject's back to be handcuffed. 58 09-05-03 3-46008 Bar check Officer was conducting a bar check and requested ID from the subject. The subject refused to provide ID and refused to follow the officer outside to talk. When the subject attempted to walk away from the officer, the officer grabbed him by the arm. When the subject resisted the officer advised him that he was under arrest and to place his hands behind his back. When the subject continued to physically resist the officer held him against a wall to handcuff him. 19 09-05-03 3-46224 Intoxicated subject The officer was attempting to pat the arrestee down when the subject aggressively turned around to face the officer. The officer physically directed the subject so the subject was leaning OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED front forward over the trunk of the squad car. 27, 49, 47, 48, 09-05-03 3-46284 Out of control A subject who was suffering from 40 individual hallucinations, for unknown reasons, jumped into the backseat of a patrol car and started slanamng himself against the doors and windows. When the subject made verbal threats an officer deployed a chemical. Officers were able to remove him from the car, direct him to the ground and place handcuffs and leg restraints on him as he kicked and struggled with officers. After the officers had placed him back in the patrol car he was able to flee one of his hands from the handcuffs. When the officers opened the car door the subject pushed his way out of the car and officers again directed him to the ground where they used hands control techniques to place the handcuffback on him. The subject was transported by ambulance to UIHC where it was deterraJned he had been using an unk stimulant. 58 09-07-03 3-46673 Fight Officer observed subject punch a person in the face. When the officer yelled at him to stop the subject ran. The officer pursued him while continually yelling at him to stop. When the officer caught up to the subject, the subject turned to face the officer and the officer deployed a chemical agent. At that point the subject complied with officer requests and went to the ground as directed. 14 09-07-03 3-46731 Disorderly House When the subject was advised that he was under arrest he attempted to leave. When the officer grabbed him by the arm he turned on the officer, driving the officer against a wall. The officer was able to gain control of the subject and directed him to the ground where he was handcuffed. 14, 42 09-07-03 3-46851 Public Urination While speaking with the subject about urinating in public the subject fled from officers. After a short foot chase the OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED subject stopped and laid on the ground where he was handcuffed. After walking the subject back to the patrol car the subject started to kick the officers. The officer gained control of the subject and placed him into the patrol car. 51 09-10-03 3-47204 Suicidal Subject Officers responded to a complaint ora suicidal person armed with a knife. When officers arrived they saw the subject tuck something into the right side of his pants. The officer drew his side arm and ordered the subject to put his hands up. After the subject was secured the officer holstered his side arm. The knife was confiscated. 1 09-17-03 3-48571 Medical Assist The subject was resisting attempts by medical personnel by flailing his arms about. The officer restrained the subject by placing handcuffs on him. 5 09-18~03 3-48861 Welfare The officer drew his sidearm while Check]Building Search checking a building. 58 09-20-03 3-49343 OWI After officers had arrested the subject for OWl he began screaming at them and tried to pull away while being escorted to the patrol car. The officer held the subject against the patrol car's trunk while conducting a pat search. 20 09-20-03 3-49353 Open container The officer told the subject to come back to the patrol car with him. When the subject declined the officer grabbed him by the arm and escorted him back to the patrol car. While the officer was patting the subject down the subject attempted to turn to face the officer. When the officer attempted to turn the subject around the subject physically resisted. The officer directed the subject to the ground where he used a hands control technique to place the subject in handcuffs. 20 09-21-03 3-49689 Fight in progress Officer attempted to separate subjects who were fighting. One subject backed away while this subject continued to advance on the other combatant. When the subject refused to heed officer commands to back away the officer OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED pushed him in the chest to keep him separated from the other individual. The subject then turned aggressively towards the officer. When the subject was placed under arrest he tensed up while being handcuffed. 90 09-26-03 3-50548 Littering Officer observed subject throw a glass in the street. When he called to the subject the subject walked away as if he didn't hear. When the officer placed his hand on the subject's shoulder to get his attention the subject attempted to mn. When the officer attempted to handcuffthe subject the subject again tried to mn. The officer directed the subject to the ground where he was handcuffed. 13 09-27-03 3-50785 Open Container When the officer attempted to speak with the subject about an open container of alcohol the subject attempted to run but tripped and fell. The subject physically resisted being handcuffed and attempted to flee again. The officer directed him to the ground and exposed him to a chemical agent to gain control and compliance. 56 09-27-03 3-50878 Intoxicated Person After being placed under arrest the subject refused to get into the patrol car. When the officers attempted to direct him into the back seat the subject kicked at the officers. After the officer exposed the subject to a chemical agent the subject complied. 4, 54 09-28-03 3-50979 Public Intoxication While attempting to handcuff the subject she physically resisted. The officers directed her to the ground where they were able to handcuff her. 58 09-28-03 3-50986 Disorderly conduct The subject refused to comply with officer commands to place his hands behind his back. When the officer grabbed the subject's hand the subject tensed up. The officer used a hands control technique to place the subject's hands behind his back to handcuff him. CC: City Manager, Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Training Sergeant, City Clerk, Library BOARD OF SUPERVISORS X_ Pat Harney, Chairperson Mike Lehman Terrence Neuzil Sally Stutsman Carol Thompson Date: September 24, 2003 To: Board of Supervisors and Citizens of Johnson County Fr: Jeffrey Home Budget Coordinator Re: Results of Survey of Services The survey was open until the end of August, however I accepted some that came in after the deadline. I wanted to allow for as much participation as possible. 114 surveys were completed and turned in to me. 80 via the Internet, and 34 by mail or turned in by hand. There was participation from all areas of the county. The unincorporated areas of the county were well represented. Most completed forms came from Iowa City. It was apparent that there are different priorities to people in different geographic areas. But there were also some similarities. Some forms were not completed totally, others not correctly. Some things I had to disregard because they were not applicable. This was not a scientific survey, but does shed some insight on the views of the public. I wish to thank everyone who participated in the survey. 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 * PHONE: (319) 356-6000 * FAX: (319) 356-6036 I) The following services were rated on a scale of 1-10 of their importance to people. The number next to them is the average. (1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest) A. Ambulance 8.97 B. Public Health Services 7.60 C. Veteran's Affairs 7.03 D. Child & Family Welfare Services 7.14 E. Assistance to the needy 7.07 F. Alcohol/Drag Treatment 6.00 G. Services for the Elderly 7.33 H. Youth Services 6.96 I. Planning & Zoning 6.54 J. Historic Preservation 5.50 K. Economic Development 6.54 L. County Website 4.08 M. Paratransit (SEATS) 7.33 N. Public Buildings & Equipment 6.59 O. County Parks 6.10 Unincorporated Residents Only: On a scale of 1-10 please rate each of the following on what you feel the importance of the following services are. They should not be ranked against one another, but should be rated individually (1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest) A. New Road Construction & Upgrades 6.53 B. Road Maintenance 8.22 C. Library Service 5.44 II) On a scale of 1-10: How would you rate the level of county services generally? 7.15 III) Do you feel that local governments in Johnson County cooperate (Please check one) A.) Too Much 3% __ B.) The Proper Amount 41% __ C.) Not Enough 56% __ IV) What services (if any) do you feel that local governments could have more cooperation on? (Please check which one(s) that you feel apply) A Transit __55%__ B. Human Services __52%__ C. Libraries __38%__ D Police & Fire __62%__ E. Economic Development __41%__ F. Others __10%__ V) On a scale of 1-10, please rate the overall quality of life in Johnson County 8.52 VI) On a scale of 1-10, please rate the following factors in determining the quality of life in Johnson County: A.) Human Services 6.71__ B.) The Arts & Entertainment Venues 7.63__ C.) Government Services 6.75__ D,) Parks & Recreation 7.46__ VII) Do you feel the quality of life in Johnson County is: (Please check one) A.) Better than five years ago? 34%__ B.) The same as five years ago? 34%__ C.) Worse than five years ago? 23%__ VIII) Unincorporated Residents Only On a scale of 1-10 please rate the following: (N/A if you have not used the service) A.) Condition of Roads __7.27__ B.) Flow of traffic 7.13__ C.) Building permit process 4.55 D.) Library Service __5.92__ IX) Unincorporated Residents Only Have you used the following service within the last year? (N/A if you have not used the service) A.) Library 38%_ B.) Ambulance __ 3% C.) SEATS 6%_ D.) Building Permits 2%_ X) What value do you think you get for your county tax dollar? (Please check one) A.) Very Good 14%_ B.) Good 34%_ C.) Fair 45%_ D.) Poor __3%_ XI) Which statement best describes your view? (Please check one) A.) Property tax increases are acceptable if they ensure that service levels will remain the same or increase 48% B.) Property taxes should remain the same, even if they mean a reduction in some services 28% C.) Property taxes should be reduced even if it means reducing the level of services 17% XII) When you contacted the county government, how did you communicate? (Some checked offmore than one) A.) By telephone __ 38%__ B.) In person __ 62%__ C.) By e-mail __ 10%__ D.) By mail 7% XIII) In your dealings with county staff: (Yes/No) A.) Did you get what you needed? Yes 72% No 21% B.) Was the response time reasonable? Yes 72% No 10% C.) Were you treated courteously? Yes 79% No 10% MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 - 10:00AM CIVIC CENTER, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM Members Present: Ernie Lehman, Dee Vanderhoef, Ross Wilburn Members Absent: None Staff Present: Steve Nasby Others Present: Naftaly Stramer, Ofer Sivan Call To Order Lehman called the meeting to order at 10:07 AM. The items on the agenda were reordered, as Wilburn was not yet present. Discussion and Recommendation on CDBG Application - Oasis Falafel Oasis Falafel is a new restaurant that will serve Mediterranean fast food. Naftlay Stramer and Ofer Sivan, business partners/owners of the restaurant Oasis Falafel, were present to discuss their application. They are asking for $20,000 of CBDG (Community Block Development Grant) money for remodeling, machinery and equipment, and some operational funding. The restaurant will create at least 1.5 full time employment positions. They are anticipating $45,000 in other investments, a bank loan and personal equity. The location of the restaurant has yet to be determined as Stramer and Sivan are still negotiating a lease contract. A possible location is on the first floor of the Old Capitol Center, but because of the new ownership of the Center, the negotiations have been delayed. Another location option they are looking at is 14 South Clinton Street, on the second floor above the U.S. Cellular store. Lehman and Vanderhoef expressed concern of the second floor location. They said that unless a business located on a second floor is a destination, like a lawyer or accountant, it would go unnoticed by most people. Vanderhoef also expressed concern about fire safety with a restaurant being located on the second floor of a building. Lehman stressed that location is a very key element in any retail business and from a personal point of view, he would be very hesitant to locate on a second floor. Lehman, Vanderhoef and Stramer discussed the rents at the possible locations. Lehman said that until Stramer and Sivan finalize a location, the committee can not consider the application as the numbers and projections could change. Wilburn arrived. The committee stopped discussion on the CDBG application by Oasis Falafel and returned to item 2 on the agenda. Approval of August 21,2003 & August 29, 2003 Minutes MOTION: Vanderhoef moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Wilburn seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 3-0. Set Date for Next Meetin,q The committee agreed to tentatively schedule the next meeting date as October 16, 2003. Economic Development StrateRy - Overview Lehman noted the committee did not receive all pages of the Economic Development Strategy in the meeting packets. Due to this oversight, the overview will be tabled until the October meeting. Nasby said the committee would receive copies of the entire Economic Development Strategy in their October meeting information packets. Wilburn excused himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest concerning any items related to CDBG funds, as his employer is a recipient of CDBG funds. Wilburn left the meeting room. The committee returned to item 5 on the agenda. Discussion and Recommendation on CDBG Application - Oasis Falafel (continued) Lehman asked Stramer what he anticipates the South Clinton location might do the income statement projections. Stramer said the mall location was not the most ideal location either because the restaurant is a destination, a very unique business appealing to the Jewish and Muslim communities of Iowa City. He also said the financial statement is very conservative and also very achievable. Stramer then said they have done a lot of research and development of the food products that will be sold and the response has been very favorable. They also plan to use proper advertising and signage to promote the business. Lehman concluded by saying the committee needs more information and finite numbers to consider the application. He suggested they finalize the location and review the information with their accountant and the committee would then meet with them again. Stramer and Sivan thanked the committee and said they will return with the needed information. Other Businesses Nasby noted the committee had previously discussed standardizing the CDBG application forms - specifically the financial sections such as the projections, balance sheet and profit\loss statement. Nasby then referred to the information included in the committee packet including the forms that the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) uses when assisting an applicant. Lehman said the monthly cash flow information is good but depreciation is not listed and should be added. He said that although depreciation does not have a direct influence on cash flow in any given year, it does have an indirect effect on every year. In the long term, equipment and fixtures will need to be replaced and capitol improvements will need to be made. Lehman also said these forms are what they need to give people, it is a simplified fill-in-the-blank form that the committee will become familiar with and know where to look for specific information. Nasby said there is also an information sheet for the applicant that provides a description on how to fill in each line. This form came from the SBDC and it is also used by the Targeted Small Business Loan, so if someone were to be applying to several programs they could fill out one sheet. Nasby said the Small Business Loan Program office had strongly encouraged them to also have a personal financial statement form. Nasby said they don't normally ask for this information because it is a lot of personal information that would be put into the public realm. Lehman and Vanderhoef said the personal financial information is important for Nasby and staff to have but agreed that this financial information is to personal to be made public information. Nasby said that any information disclosed to him becomes public information. He suggested that the committee ask for a letter from a third party, a bank or private lender, verifying the applicant's financial stability and providing an evaluation of the project. Lehman and Vanderhoef agreed this would be a good solution. Lehman noted the exclusion of income tax costs on the profit and loss statement. If a business has the profit projected, the income tax liability on that profit will have an effect on the opening and closing cash balances. Nasby suggested, in order to be consistent, they apply a standard tax rate to the projected profit. As requested by the committee, Nasby referred to a checklist provided in the packet to use as a reference for looking at a business plan. The checklist helps provide an overview of the plan and also aids in knowing what to look for in a business plan. The checklist will also go out to the applicant so they will know what the committee is looking for, and allow them to be better prepared. This reference is also used by Pappajohn to go through the Wellmark applications they receive. Vanderhoef and Lehman said the checklist and all the standardized forms would simplify the process and be very helpful. Nasby noted two informational letters included in the committee information packet. One is from Mary Lou Edacher and the Workplace Learning Connection, thanking the committee for the opportunity to meet with them and consideration of their program. The second is Business Solutions, the September newsletter from Iowa City Area Development Group. Adjournment MOTION: Vanderhoef moved to adjourn the meeting. Lehman seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 2-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 AM. OPEN HOUSE Please join us to celebrate the completion of our new Food Bank warehouse supported in part by HUD Community Development Block Grant Funds. Thursday, October 23, 2003 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (presentation at 5:00) Crisis Center 1121 Gilbert Court Iowa City, IA 52240-4528 351-2726 MINUTES DRAFT HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2003- 6:30PM LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Anthony, Lori Bears, John Deeth, Mark Edwards, Bill Greazel, Matthew Hayek, Jayne Sandier MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Steve Long Call To Order The commission does not have a chairperson, therefore Steve Long called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. Long suggested they move agenda item number 3, nomination and election of officers, as the next item on the agenda and then proceed with the meeting. MOTION: Anthony moved to accept the proposed change in the agenda. Greazel seconded the motion, All in favor, motion passed 6-0 (Edwards not yet present). Nomination and Election of Officers Long opened the floor for discussion and nomination of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair. Hayek expressed interested in becoming the Chairperson of the commission. Long asked if there was any other interest in the position. There was none. MOTION: Deeth moved to nominate Hayek for Chairperson. Greazel seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 6-0 (Edwards not yet present). Anthony expressed interest becoming the Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. Long asked if there was any other interest in the position. There was none. MOTION: Greazel moved to nominate Anthony as Vice-Chairperson. Hayek seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 6-0 (Edwards not yet present). Approval of the June 19, 2003 Minutes MOTION: Sandier moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Anthony seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 6-0 (Edwards not yet present). Public/Member Discussion of Items Not on the Agenda Hayek welcomed Bill Greazel as the newest member to the commission. Greazel will serve a 3-year term on the commission. Hayek said they are happy to have Greazel with the commission, he will bring a great perspective to the group and they look forward to working with him. Deeth said he had spoken with Ross Wilburn and the Crisis Center remodeling project is near completion, and they will having an open house sometime in October 2003. Long said Hannah's Blessing Childcare, a CDBG funded business, is open and they will be having an open house Wednesday, September 29, 2003. Long also said the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, which is chaired by former HCDC commission member Amy Correia, will be having a fundraiser October 7, 2003 at the Thai Flavors restaurant. Thai Flavors donates 20 percent of the day's proceeds to a designated nonprofit organization. The restaurant will also be receiving a Human Rights award on September 25 for their community development activities. Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes September 18, 2003 Page 2 Long gave commission members a handout from Correia about the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. Hayek asked what the connection is between the letter from Steve Atkins to Congressman Leach about National Housing Trust Fund legislation, and the local Johnson County Housing Trust Fund. Long said the local Housing Trust Fund must be set up in order to receive State or National funds. Long added that the State of Iowa passed legislation for a State Housing Trust Fund in the last legislative session. Edwards arrives. Hayek noted a letter in the member's information packet from the GICHF (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) referencing a letter from HUD about housing discrimination. GICHF wanted the commission to be aware of the incident and their position on the matter. Hayek noted that on October 11, 2003, there would be a city/school wide conference held to discuss the at risk populations, and what is going on in the school district to deal with the changes in Iowa City. He said this will be a very exciting conference and it would be great if anyone from the commission could attend. Several members expressed interest in attending the conference. Long said the Mark Twain Elementary School after-school project, that was partially funded by CDBG funds, will start next month. Hayek added that the CDBG funding for Twain was small, but the contribution helped them obtain a much larger matching grant. Long said there will be a NCRC (National Community Reinvestment Coalition) conference on October 23 & 24 in Davenport, Iowa. This is the first time the conference will be held outside of a large metro area. The cost is $50 to attend and a great line up of presenters from all over the country will be speaking at the conference. Public Hearinq & Approval of FY03 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) This report is for 2003 fiscal year and copies were included in the commission member's information packets. The report is a HUD required document that the City must submit to HUD within 90 days of the end of the plan year. The report describes and recaps the funded activities for the fiscal year. Long asked the commission members to look at the charts on pages 20 and 21, to see the number of people served by CDBG and HOME funds. Long also noted one thing they added to the report this year, on page 29 under Fair Housing, there is an explanation as to why someone was denied. Hayek asked if the color-coded map on page 11, which is actually in black and white in the copies, could be provided in color for the commission. Long said these are drafts and they will be in color for the final version. Hayek asked how the demographics in Iowa City were determined. Long said they are compiled directly from census data. Hayek referenced page 13 about revision to building codes and development code. Long said this has been an on going project for over a year, they are completely rewriting the Development Code. Sandier asked if the persons involved with the rewrite could come and speak to the commission. The commission informally discussed various building and zoning issues. Long said he would look into having someone come and speak to the commission about the changes in zoning, codes and development. MOTION: Bears moved to accept the CAPER report as presented. Anthony seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 7-0. Old Business · Lead-Based Paint Update - This item was tabled due to illness of the individual scheduled to speak. · Community Development Cerebration Update - Long reported that the celebration was a success and well attended. The celebration was held at Uptown Bill's and awards were given to Bea Day Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes September 18, 2003 Page 3 Plumber's, Extend the Dream Foundation and the Wesley Foundation. This is a yearly event that is held every summer. .New Business · Selection of Projects to Monitor in FY04 The following is a listing of FY04 CDBG/HOME projects and the individuals who will monitor the project and when they will report to the commission. Property Acquisition - Shelter House Anthony December Facility Rehab - Eagles Flight Greazel November Facility Rehab - Emma Goldman Sandier December Facility Rehab - Community Mental Health OPEN Facility Rehab - HACAP Head Start Edwards October Facility Rehab - PATV/Evert Conner Center Bears November Facility Rehab - 4C's Child Care Edwards November Operational Expenses - ICCSD Hayek October Case Mgmt- Free Medical Clinic Deeth January 2004 Shelter Coordinator - Shelter House Sandier January 2004 Aid To Agencies - MECCA Greazel January 2004 Aid To Agencies - UAY Greazel May 2004 Aid To Agencies - ESl Greazel June 2004 Affordable Home Ownership - Habitat Greazel June 2004 Affordable Rental Units - Whispering Gardens Hayek December Transitional Housing - HACAP Bears May 2004 Small Repair Program - Elder Services OPEN Transitional Housing - Successful Living Deeth May 2004 Deposit Assistance Program- Shelter House OPEN Economic Development Fund - City of lC Edwards June 2004 Housing Rehab - City of lC OPEN Carry Over Projects: Affordable Rental Units- Peninsula GICHF (02) Anthony April 2004 Micro Enterprise - Ruby's Pearl (02) Bears April 2004 Affordable Rental Units - Garden Prairie (03) Sandier May 2004 Longfellow Manor - GICHF (03) Deeth January 2004 Affordable Home Ownership - GICHF (03) Deeth January 2004 · Community Mental Health Center Project Update- Hayek reported that because of HIPAA regulations the Community Mental Health Center project could not use the $9500 of CDBG/HOME funds allocated to them for the original rehab purpose. They will use the funds for similar rehab work and it is not a substantial change. MOTION: Deeth moved to accept the revised project budget for the Community Mental Health Center. Anthony seconded the motion, All in favor, motion passed 7-0. · Timeline for the Annual Review of the Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) Long explained that they are in the process of the annual review of the CITY STEPS Plan. The first public meeting will be at the Broadway Neighborhood Center on October 1, 2003 from 6:00-7:00 PM. A second meeting will be at United Action for Youth on October 9, 2003 from 4:00-5:00 PM. The Housing and Community Development Commission will have a public hearing at their October 16, 2003 meeting. Long said they are open for ideas and projects, and they would like input to see if needs are being met. Should HCDC decide to recommend any formal budget amendments, they would be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. Sandier said she would like to know what the individuals who applied for CDBG/HOME funds actually ended up receiving from funding sources. EG: Did the applicants make do with less money or did the CDBG/HOME funding allow them to receive other grants. This information would help the commission in Housing and Community Development Commission Minutes September 18, 2003 Page 4 their decision making process. Long said this could be a great question for the applicant's when they address the commission. Long also noted that at the October HCDC meeting they will review the CDBG/HOME application and make any necessary changes. Hayek asked if it is possible for the staff to map out where the projects are within Iowa City. He said he would like as much information as possible on previous projects when making funding decisions. Adjournment MOTION: Greazel moved to adjourn the meeting. Sandier seconded the motion. All in favor, motion passed 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. data on otyn[/pcd/minutes/hcdc/hcdc09-18-03 doc DRAFT MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMIviISSION OCTOBER 8, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kevin Boyd, Craig Gustaveson, Judith Klink, Margaret Loomer, Nancy Ostrognai, Matt Pacha, A1 Stroh, Sarah Walz, John Westefeld STAFF PRESENT: Mike Moran, Terry Robinson, Terry Trueblood GUESTS: Steven Kanner, Ernest Lehman, Dee Vanderhoef-City Council members; Bob Elliott, Kathy Huedepoh-City Council candidates FORMAL ACTION TAKEN Klink noted the motion regarding the park and recreation master plan should be reworded as follows: ...to recommend utilization of the remaining funds and any future funds in the park/and acquisition fund "sufficient" to complete a park and recreation master plan. Moved by Boyd~ seconded by Westefeld~ to approve the September 10t 2003 minutes as amended. Unanimous. ANNUAL PARK TOUR Members departed for the annual tour of park and recreation facilities. Joining the commission and staffon the tour were Steven Kanner, Ernest Lehman and Dee Vanderhoef, City Council members; and Bob Elliot~ and Kathy Huedepohl, City Council candidates. MINUTES DRAFT SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: Lori Benz, Jay Honohan, Betty Kelly, Allan Monsanto, Charity Rowley, and Deb Schoenfelder MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Michelle Buhman, Linda Kopping, and Julie Seal. GUESTS: None CALL TO ORDER MINUTES Motion: To approve the August minutes as distributed. Rowley/Monsanto. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0 PUBLIC DISCUSSION None REPORT ON COUNCIL RESOLUTION RELATED TO COMPOSOTION AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION BY-LAWS- Honohan Honohan distributed and reviewed copies of the approved City Council Resolutions modifying the composition of the Senior Center Commission and approving the revised Commission by-laws. He highlighted changes made by the City Council. Commissioners discussed how to receive and process applications for the at-large vacancy on the Senior Center Commission. Commissioners were in agreement that the vacancy should be widely advertised. Kopping indicated she would modify the wording of the advertisement, directions and application for boards and commissions used by the City Clerk's Office in order to reflect the fact that the Commission was advertising for the at-large position and making the appointment. Motion: To advertise for the Commission's at-large position vacancy in local newspapers, on the Center website, and at City Hall. For the initial appointment: '1. Advertising will begin October 1, 2003. 2. The deadline for applications will be Nov. 10, 2003. 3. Applications will be reviewed and the appointment made at the November 18th meeting of the Commission. Rowley-Kelly. Vote passed on a vote of 6-0. NUTRITION PROGRAM UPDATE- Kopping Kopping reported that Elder Services, Inc. signed and returned the proposed lease agreement for the use of Center space to operate the senior nutrition program. A formal Council Resolution adopting the lease agreement will go to the City Council of Iowa City on September 23, 2003 for final approval and signature. Council approval is the final step in the approval process. MINUTES DRAFT SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2003 FOUNDATION DISCUSSION- Honohan Honohan recommended that the Center establish a Designated Fund for the Senior Center in the Community Foundation of Johnson County, Iowa. He recommended that Gift Fund money be used for the initial investment and reminded Commissioners that a minimum investment of $5,000 was required. Buhman reported that at the end of FY03 the non-designated balance in the Gift Fund was $157,670.43. Discussion followed. Motion: To invest $25,000 of undesignated money from the Center's Gift Fund in the Community Foundation of Johnson County, Iowa. The money shall establish a designated fund for the Senior Center in the Community Foundation. Monsanto- Benz Motion carried 4-2 Kelly, Schoenfelder opposed. SENIOR CENTER UPDATE Operations- Kopping Kopping distributed copies of the Senior Center vendor tab advertisement that was inserted into the Gazette September 7, 2003. The cost for this advertisement was around $1,500. Alternative approaches to advertising were discussed. Recently a Iow-income member reported that even with a scholarship covering 25% of class fees, she could not afford to participate in an exercise class offered at the Center. Kopping noted that while many classes sponsored by the Center are offered free of charge, fitness classes, because they require a very specific skill set, are typically offered by independent contractors. Independent contractors set their own class fees and pay the Center 25% of their gross class revenue for the use of space and equipment. In essence the current 25% scholarship simply means the Center relinquishes any revenue it would ordinarily receive when a person participates in a class offered by an independent contractor. Kopping reminded Commissioners that the Center has had $1,000 earmarked in the Gift Fund to support a scholarship program for several years. This program has never been used. Kopping remarked that there were several difficult aspects to this problem and requested suggestions from Commission for addressing this situation. Honohan appointed a committee to explore options for expanding scholarship benefits for lower income seniors. Committee members are Betty Kelly, Allan Monsanto and Jay Honohan. The expanded hours of operation at the Center have resulted in a change in work hours for several employees. To avoid paying overtime wages in order to have appropriate staff coverage during Commission meetings, Kopping requested that the meeting time be changed from 3PM to 5 PM to 2PM to 4PM on the third Tuesday of each month. MINUTES DRAFT SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2003 Motion: To change the hours of the Senior Center Commission meetings from 3-5 PM to 2-4 PM. Monsanto/Rowley. Vote carried on a vote of 6-0. Programs- Seal Seal reported on events planned during October. She noted that the evening classes are not a popular as anticipated and indicated she plans to work with the Curriculum Committee to address this trend. A tentative list of spring classes that the Curriculum Committee is considering was reviewed. Volunteers- Rogusky Rogusky reported on the Quilt Raffle and volunteer hours. She distributed and reviewed a new form for reporting volunteer hours and indicated that it will be included in the Commission packets from now on. Commissioners should submit these completed forms to Susan Rogusky at each meeting. Membership and Fundraising-Buhman Buhman reported that as of September 12, 2003, 604 people have registered as Senior Center members. Fifty-six (56) memberships have been sold at the discounted rate. Sixty-nine (69) people have contributed to the Operational Budget for a total of $3521.00. A copy of this report can be picked up at the Secretary's desk in the main lobby of the Center. REPORTS COMMISSION VISITS City Council - Honohan Honohan attended the work session and discussed the by-laws and resolution. Board of Supervisors- The Commission sent a copy of the August minutes. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Post article report from this meeting. Honohan- Deb will do the October meeting Honohan will go to the Council meeting on the 23,d. The Commission will send minutes to the Board of Supervisors. Motion to adjourn. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Monsanto/Schoenfelder