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Home My WebLink About2004-01-08 Info Packet CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY January 8, 2004 www.icgov.org I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I IP 1 Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP 2 Memorandum from City Manager: 2003 Council Highlights IP 3 Memorandum from City Manager: Visual Preference Survey IP 4 Housing & Building Inspection: Building Permit Information December 2003 IP 5 Iowa City Police Department: Use of Force Report December 2003 IP 6 Letter from BEP Coordinator Traeger to Jerry Nixon: Silent Witness Video IP 7 Letter from Matt Pacha, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair: Requesting Joint Meeting IP 8 Letter from Shaner Magalhaes, President, Library Board of Trustees: Requesting Joint Meeting IP 9 Letter from Ruth Shuman, Missionary Vision for Special Ministries: The Vision IP 10 Letter from Obiagele Lake to Joe Fowler: Bus driver situation IP 11 Copy of letter from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Williams to Merlin Harem Construction: Snow plow operators and Elgin Drive IP 12 Agenda Packet for: December 18 PATV Board of Directors Meeting IP 13 Letter from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Williams to Hundred Acre Woods Daycare: On-Street Parking During Snow Events IP 14 Memorandum from City Clerk: Chamber of Commerce 2003 Annual Banquet IP 15 Memorandum from Finance Management Assistant Lewis: Capital Outlay Requests- FYO5 IP 16 Memorandum from City Clerk: Agenda Items for January 21 Joint Meeting Invitation: Starbucks [Distributed at 1/13 Work Session] [ CORRESPONDENCE TO BE ACCEPTED ON JANUARY 20 AGENDA I IP 17 Letter from John F. Shaw and Matthew J Hayek: Englert Civic Theatre Januar7 8, 2004 Information Packet /continued) 2 IP 18 Email from Mark Patton: Can we build housing for hourly workers? IP 19 Letter from Tom Nothnagle PATV: Resignation of Director Rene' Paine IP 20 Email from Jay & Mary Honeck, The Alexis Park Inn/Suites: The Airport Budget IP 21 Email from Forrest Holly: Iowa City Airport Improvements IP 22 Email from J.E. Butler: Iowa City Municipal Airport IP 23 Letter from Steve Grismore: Iowa City Jazz Fest IP 24 Email from Mike White: Southgate (Sandhill Estates) [ PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES ] IP 25 Parks and Recreation Commission: December 10, 2003 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET CITY OF IOWA CITY January 8, 2004 www.icgov.org MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP 1 Meeting lule and Work Session Agendas IP 2 Memorandum ~ City Manager: 2003 Council Hi hts IP 3 Memorandum ity Manager: Visual Survey IP 4 Housing & Buildin( Building Information December 2003 IP 5 Iowa City Police De Use Report December 2003 IP 6 Letter from BEP raeger to Nixon: Silent Witness Video IP 7 Letter from Matt Pacha, Parks Commission Chair: Requesting Joint Meeting IP 8 Letter from Shaner Magalhaes, .~nt, Library Board of Trustees: Requesting Joint Meeting IP 9 Letter from Ruth Shuman, for Special Ministries: The Vision IP 10 Letter from Obiagele Lake to Fowler: driver situation Copy of letter from JCCO/~ Traffic Lng ~Planner Williams to Merlin Harem IP 11 Construction: Snow plo~/operators and Elgin D~ve / IP 12 Agenda Packet for: D~ember 18 PATV Board of I~,rectors Meeting / IP 13 Daycare: On-Stree/~/Parking During Snow Events ~ Letter from JCCOG T, faffic Engineering Planner WilliamS, to Hundred Acre Woods / \ IP 14 Memorandum fro~ City Clerk: Chamber of Commerce 20~ Annual Banquet / IP 15 Memorandum f, Com Finance Management Assistant Lewis: Ca~,ital Outlay Requests- IP '16 Memorand~'m from City Clerk: Agenda Items for January 2'1 Join~Meeting / IP 17 Lett~'r from John F. Shaw and Matthew J Hayek: Englert Civic Theatre IP '18 Email from Mark Patton: Can we build housing for hourly workers? Janua~ 2, 2003 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP '19 Letter from Tom Nothnagle PATV: Resignation of Director Rene' Paine IP 20 Email from Jay & Mary Honeck, The Alexis Park Inn/Suites: The Airport Budget !1 Email from Forrest Holly: Iowa City Airport Improvements IP 22 J.E. Butler: Iowa City Municipal Airport IP 23 Grismore: Iowa City Jazz Fest IP 24 ke White: Southgate (Sandhill IP 25 Parks and Recrea mission: 2003 .,-~--.~--~-~-', City Council Meeting Schedule and ~ Work Session Agendas January8.2004 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org · TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Emma J. HarvatHall 5:45p- 9:00p Special Council Work Session · Joint Consult with P&Z (Sandhill Estates) · Budget · THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 8:30a- 12:00p Special Council Work Session · Budget TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS · MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Emma J. Harvat Hall MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED · TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Emma J. HarvatHall TBD Special Council Work Session 7:00p Formal Council Meeting · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 County Administration Building 4:00p - 6:00p Special Council Work Session · Joint Meeting: JC Board of Supervisors, lC Community Schools, Cities of Coralville and Nodh Liberty · THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Emma J. Harvat Hall l:00p - 4:00p Special Council Work Session · Budget · TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 Emma J. Harva! Hall 6:30p - 9:00p Special Council Work Session (if needed) Budget Meeting dates/~imes/topics subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Downtown Historic Preservation Survey West Side Plan Private Sponsorship of Public Services No Smoking within 20' of City Building Entrances Lawn Parking for U of I Football Games City of Iowa City iP2 MEMORANDUM Date: January 2, 2004 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: 2003 Council Highlights ~ 1. In January, the City Council approved a project to renovate the Iowa River Power Dam. The purpose of the project was to ensure the permanence of the water pool formed by the dam, and to provide a pedestrian bridge atop the dam to connect to the Peninsula. This dam renovation is part of the City's Comprehensive Water Facility improvements with financial participation by Coralville. This project was awarded to Schmidt Construction for $1,696,000. 2. The Council approved the replacement of the water filtration system at City Park Pool. The system was old and inefficient and was causing expensive maintenance. The project was awarded to BG Brecke Co. for $173,000. 3. The Council approved a comprehensive project to address the replacement of handrails and fencing on the 13 bridge and culvert structures throughout the City. New federal, state, and other regulations require handrails and fencing to comply with a more stringent code. This project was awarded to All American Concrete for $69,000. 4. The City Council approved a decrease in water service charges by 5%. This followed an analysis of the financial needs for our water system. 5. The Council adopted a new commercial urban renewal plan (Pepperwood area) for the area along Highway 6 in the southwest portion of the community. Also, an amended Sycamore and First Avenue urban renewal project was adopted, incorporating properties along First Avenue. 6. Council approved the biennial contract for the repair and preventative maintenance of the Capitol Street, Dubuque Street, and Chauncey Swan parking garages. This maintenance effort to replace leaky expansion joints, and repair broken pre-cast concrete and other spauled concrete, as well as applying waterproofing. This project was awarded to Paragon Contractors for $242,000. 7. The Council designated 30 South Governor, 802 Washington and 726 Iowa Avenue as historic landmark properties. 8. The Council amended the Zoning Code to add new language with respect to childcare in homes. The new code will increase the maximum number of children allowed in certain childcare homes from 11 to 16. These changes reflect changes made by the State of Iowa with regard to childcare homes. State and City regulations are now consistent. 9. In a cooperative project jointly funded by the University, the City constructed at the Oakland Cemetery a deeded body memorial site. Beginning in 1968, the University conducted an annual memorial program to honor those who had donated their bodies to science. A permanent location was desired. A small gazebo, accessible sidewalks, and 2003 Council Highlights January 2, 2004 Page 2 parking spaces for persons with disabilities were constructed. This project was awarded to All American Concrete for $52,200. 10. Council approved construction of a parking lot off of Dubuque Street near the Iowa River to connect the existing trails along Dubuque Street and inside the Waterworks Park. The Waterworks Park Trailhead parking project was awarded to All American Concrete for $94,300. 11. In cooperation with the University on a shared funding project, Council approved the construction/maintenance of the Iowa Avenue pedestrian bridge. This project repaired and restored the pedestrian bridge crossing U.S. Highway 6 (Riverside Drive) along the south side of Iowa Avenue. The project was awarded to Kramer Construction for $205,000. 12. Council approved an ordinance setting times and related prohibitions on those under 19, from being in bars. 13. The Council approved its biennial project for asphalt resurfacing and chip sealing of various streets throughout the City. This project involved 6,200 linear feet of such work, and was awarded to the Cedar Valley Asphalt for $481,000. Portions of Rochester Avenue and Morningside Drive remain to be completed in the spring. 14. The Council approved the annexation of approximately 150 acres of property located east of Highway 218 and west of the airport. As a part of the economic development initiatives expected with the Mormon Trek extended project. 15. The City Council sought requests for proposals for the purpose of pre-employment training for at-risk youth. The JCCOG staff on behalf of the City Council evaluated three proposals and determined that their proposal from the United Action for Youth in association with Goodwill Industries and the Work Force Investment Act were to be the selected proposals. 16. As a component of the end of the year budget adjustments made necessary due to reductions by the state building permit fees were increased. The permit fee for a single- family dwelling remains at less than 1% of the project's value and for commercial projects the value of the permit is approximately 1.1%. 17. In response to over $800,000 the State budget reductions the City Council chose to increase rental housing inspection fees in an amount to make the housing services component of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services self supporting. This increase as well as a number of other changes in inspection schedules allow for the housing inspectors to be financed based upon income derived. 18. The first phase of Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension Project was awarded to Metro Pavers for $2,945,000. The project estimate had been $4.6 million. 19. Plans and specifications were prepared and bids were let for the new Court Street transportation center. This project consisted of a new intercity bus station, childcare center, covered parking, and approximately six levels of parking. The project was awarded to the Knutson Construction company for $5,974,000. 2003 Council Highlights January 2, 2004 Page 3 20. The Council awarded a construction project for the.new Scott Park Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project. Bockenstedt Excavating of Iowa City was awarded the contract for $216,300. The Engineer's estimate had been $450,000. 21. The City Council and the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship came to agreement to develop a total of 16 affordable units on the Peninsula Project. 22. The Council awarded $5.5 million in general obligation bonds. This bond issue was for the purposes of financing numerous capital projects and received an Aaa credit rating. A contact for the construction of a Highway 1 (Dodge Street) Northgate traffic signal was awarded to KVVS, Inc. of Cedar Falls in the amount of $111,700. This project was funded by the State of Iowa and the developer (Northgate Corporate Park) paid the 45% local match. 23. In the continuing planning for development in the Camp Cardinal Road area, the City of Coralville and Southgate Development entered into a design agreement for the plan specifications for the Camp Cardinal Road construction project. mgdbudget/2003 council highlights doc Page 1 Board & Commission Appointments 2003 Commission Member Name Term Term Date Appointed Length of Term Pervious Terms Member Replaced Begins Ends Served on Appt'd Brd Brd of Appeals Stephen Buckman N/A 12/31/06 1/21/03 Unexpired None Thomas Werderitsch Resigned Historic Preservation Paul Sueppei 3/29/03 3/29/06 1/21/03 3-yr None Michaelanne Widness Historic Preservation Mark McCallum 3/29/03 3/29/06 1/21/03 3-yr Unexp (8/02-3/29/03) Re-Appointed Historic Preservation James Enloe 3/29/03 3/29/06 1/21/03 3-yr 3 yr (3/29/00-3/29/03) Re-Appointed Human Rights Alice Mathis N/A 1/01/05 1/21/03 Unexpired None Lucia Page Telecommunications Kimberly Thrower 3/13/03 3/13/06 1/21/03 3-yr None Cathy Weingeist Telecommunications Saul Mekies 3/13/03 3/13/06 1/21/03 3-yr None Betty McKray Airport Commission Randall Hartwig 3/01/03 3/01/09 2/18/03 6-yr None Mark Anderson Airport Zoning Comm Mark Anderson N/A 12/31/05 4/8/03 Unexpired None N/A Parks & Recreation Margaret Loomer N/A 1/1/04 4/22/03 Unexpired None Doug Ginsberg Resigned PCRB David Bourgeois N/A 9/1/05 4/22/03 Unexpired None Bill Hoeft Resigned P & Z Dean Shannon 5/1/03 5/1/08 4/22/03 5-yr 5-¥r (5/98-5/03) Re-Appointed P & Z Ann Freerks 5/1/03 5/1/08 4/22/03 5-yr Unexp (ending 5/03) Re-Appointed Telecommunications Brett Custillo N/A 5/13/04 5/20/03 Unexpired None Kembrew McLeod Library Brd Linda Derlsperger 7/1/03 7/1/09 5/20/03 6-yr Unexp (ending 5/03) Re-Appointed Library Brd Shaner Magalhaes 7/1/03 7/1/09 5/20/03 6-yr Unexp (ending 5/03) Re-Appointed Library Brd Thomas Dean 7/1/03 7/1/09 5/20/03 6-¥r None Lisa Parker PCRB Candy Bamhill 9/1/03 9/1/07 6/24/03 4-yr None John Watson Airport Zoning Comm Brian Sponcil N/A 12/31/03 8/19/03 Unexpired None N/A HCDC Thomas Greazel 9/1/03 9/1/06 8/19/03 3-¥r None Amy Correia Library Brd Linzee Kull McCray 7/1/03 7/1/09 8/19/03 6-yr None Linda Dellsperger Resigned PCRB Greg Roth N/A 9/1/05 8/19/03 Unexpired None Bev Smith Removed Airport Commission John Staley N/A 3/1/06 10/14/03 Unexpired None Allen Ellis Resigned HCDC Erin Barnes 9/1/03 9/1/06 10/14/03 3-¥r None Rick House HCDC Michelle Mackel- 9/1/03 9/1/06 10/14/03 3-yr None Morgan Hoosman Wiederanders Human Rights James McCue N/A 1/1/06 10/14/03 Unexpired None Nick Klenske Human Rights Catherine Fribley N/A 1/1/06 10/14/03 Unexpired None Alice Mathis Public Art Advisory Mark Seabold N/A 1/1/07 10/14/03 Unexpired + 3-yr None Betsy Klein Resigned Human Rights Valerie Garr N/A . 1/1/05 10/28/03 Unexpired None Bob Peffer Resigned Animal Care Maryann Dennis 1/1/04 12/31/06 11/10/03 3-yr Unexp (ending 12/03) Re-Appointed Brd of Adjustment Michael Wright 1/1/04 1/1/09 11/10/03 5-yr None Michael Paul · Page 2 Board & Commission Appointments 2003 Brd of Appeals Anna Buss 1/1/04 12/31/08 11/10/03 5-yr Unexp + (2) 5-yr (7/93- Re-Appointed 12/03) Human Rights Paul Retish 1/1/04 1/1/07 11/10/03 3-¥r 3-¥r (1/01-1/04) Re-Appointed Human Rights Lisa Beckman 1/1/04 1/1/07 11/10/03 3-¥r 3-yr (1/01-1/04) Re-Appointed Human Rights Geoff Wilming 1/1/04 1/1/07 11/10/03 3-¥r None Keri Neblett Parks & Recreation Ma~a~ut Loomer 1/1/04 1/1/08 11/10/03 4-¥r Unexp (ending 12/03) Re-Appointed Senior Center Josephine Hensch 1/1/04 12/31/06 11/10/03 3-yr None Chevalier Monsanto Senior Center Nancy Wombacher 1/1/04 12/31/06 11/10/03 3-yr None Deb Schoenfelder PCRB Roger Williams N/A 9/1/05 11/25/03 Unexp None David Bourgeois Resigned City of Iowa City 2003 Building Statistics Value/Type of Construction January February '.i~,~;, April May June July August September October November December TOTAL NON-TAXABLE Single Family - $ 1,g27,749 2,822,18~ 4,036,158 4,843,016 3,175,530 3,188,33~ 4,214,285 3,564,539 2,4351864 3,752,481 3,822,923 1,083,_097 38,866,164 231,000 Number of Permits 9 14 10 22 16 1E 18 18 17 17 19 6 193 Duplex- $ 287,50~ 575,00~ 1.6_17,785 975,241 994,09~ 1,248,205 _ 1,331,876 - 468,479 2_3_0,0~0~ ~ 7,728,182 Number of Permits 2 6 4 5 5 2 I 30 Sororities & Fraternities. $ .......... Number of Permits -- Multiple Units 527,60~ 4,025,005 2,147,210 1,756,621 9,162,156 6,295,493 500,000 516,600 289,351 ;4~,239,742 72,45g,778 Number of Permits 5 3 5 5 - I 2 2 8 36 -- Number of Buildings 5 3 4 5 1 ~1 I 8 -- 31 Number of Dwelling Units 4 52 18 12 46 58 5 4 3 284 486 ~lotels, Hotels - $ Number of Permits ;hurches - $ Number of Permits ~ J :ndustrial - $ 192,200 9,338,45C 389,262 I 854,90( -10,774,812 -- Number of Permits 2 8 3ervice Stations. $ Number of Permits -Iospitals & Institutions - $ 7,000 7,000 7,00( Number of Permits 1 1 ~ffices, Banks, Prof. - $ 959,00C 31,500 624,652 1,615,152 Number of Permits 1 3 3ublic Works &Utilities - $ I 20,000 9,000 29,000 29,00( Number of Permits I 1 r 2 Schools ~ $ 10,000 18,500 28,500 28,50~ Number of Permits 1 2 Stores & Customer Svc. - $ 4,120,90( ~,120,900 4,120,90( Number of Permits 2 vtisc. Structures/Fences. $ 5800 42,750 22,000 27,000 2,50( 1 {30,050 -- Number of Permits I 3 3 2 11 {emodel, Residential - $ 266,536 292,537 273,413 565,238 868,741 808,914 1,157,419 598,008 425,668 377,244 6~0,55~ 299,474 6,563,74( 13,48~ Number of Permits 26 12 25 49 5( 50 72 52 34 44 3~ 34 484 {emodel, Commercial - $ 101,05~ 419,435 2,370,885 2,868,333 5,400,122 488,398 632,022 223,645 2,681,178 ~,057,513 453,00~ 9,807,323 26,502,90~ 13,442,01.~ Number of Permits 10 15 13 2( 12 10 1(~ 16 15i 12~ 13 15~ -- {emodel, Public Works - $ 6,500 74,24(r 5,2001 85,94( 85,94( Number of Permits 1 87,2~00 ~ 161 ' \ccessory Structures 233,920 129,940 2,00( 247,200 _150,406 75,600 ,20 ~ -1500J 935,16( Number of Permits 4 8 7 5 4 51 3111 3~ -- City of Iowa City YeaHy Building Statistics ~'alue/Type of C,~.=~i .ction 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 TOTAL 3ingleFamily-$ 15,529,175 23,757,691 27,088,191 27,513,693 18,828,773 13,582,42; 17,217,457 20,642,082 28,294,844 20,653,767 20,518,356 24,277,911 38,866,164 296,770,526 Number of Permits 143 214 223 206 149 9C 110 154 209 139 129 148 193 2107 ~uplex - $ 741,46E 900,327 2,091,991 2,436,487 1,414,088 2,766,082 2,527,987 2,945,487 3,948,698 2,303,872 3,541,802 3,776,316 7,728,182 37,116,787 Number of Permits 6 10 14 8 14 13 16 22 13 17 17 30 185 Zororities & Fraternities - $ Number of Permits ~lultipleUnits 5,950,008 9,600,000 9,726,121 12,793,325 8,165,541 11,108,901 10,397,114 6,822,828 12,567,734 18,139,547 26,085,333 30,083,301 72,459,778 233,899,523 Number of Permits 15 21 24 28 14 18 24 15 13 22 37 45 36 303 Number of Buildings 26 24 35 15 19 24 15 ~3 22 24 38 31 286 Number of Dwelling Units 148 312 235 338 166 218 185 97 152 267 310 402 486 3,305 Motels, Hotels - $ Number of Permits Churches - $ 223,000 650,000 40~000 , 913,000 Number of Permits 2 1 4 Industrial-$ 749,806 25,000 43,499 55,000 854,000 853,000 4,609,669 5,117,000 3,235,331 10,774,812 26,317,117 Number of Permits 4 I 2 1 9 6 13 5 7 8 56 Service Stations - $ 305,000 31,000 174,000 794,939 1,304,939 Number of Permits 2 1 1 3 7 Hospitals & Institutions - $ 1,673,787 8,000 2,300,000 7,000 3~988,787 Number of Permits I 1 I 1 4 Offices, Banks, Prof. -$ 998,000 260,000 3,039,997 13,013,156 3,632,09~ 7,372,878 1,815,161 2,319,796 2,900,463 1,222,855 33,948,485 5,980,189 1,815,152 78,118,228 Number of Permits 3 1 7 18 1~ 17 12 12 5 4 6 5 3 111 Public Works & Utilities - $ 12,900 250,74( 6,562,791 375,000 8,000 39,237,272 23,878,000 485,000 110,474 29,000 70,749,183 Number of Permits 2 1 1 7 10 3 2 2 30 Schools - $ 256,000 1,848,740 35,380 60,000 5,000 1,400,900 40,000 28,500 3,673,620 Number of Permits 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 11 Stores & Customer Svc. - $ 2,973,500 1,045,038 1,171,945 1,900,008 5,281,869 2,036,918 3,239,317 2,571,192 1,660,000 2,335,476 4,120,900 28,336,155 Number of Permits 4 14 13 7 8 15 8 4 7 2 83 Misc. Structures/Fences - $ 90,000 2,587,000 263,500 27,05£ 25,000 305,893 157,471 60,450 273,217 194,670 176,015 100,050 4,260,316 Number of Permits 6 1 8 8 6 12 19 18 8 11 104 Remodel, Residential - $ 6,141,279 3,927,275 5,115,371 6,185,587 4,117,017 4,179,191 6,638,385 6,113,389 6,482,589 8,720,640 6,256,834 6,525,233 8,583,748 74,966,516 Number of Permits 252 252 334 357 33~ 356 489 410 488 495 382 404 484 5042 Remodel, Commercial~ $ 6,765,332 7,405,442 12,674~106 6,456,296 6,443,472 5,401,354 10~623,311 8,790,511 11,921,511 14~197,788 20,810,743 18,812,194 26,502,908 156,794,969 Number of Permits 109 99 143 119 113 123 211 141 142 125 151 118 153 1747 ~emodel, PubSc Works - $ 1,085,850 243,000 3,600 2,481,754 5,007,98~ 639,458 13,981,133 85,940 23,528,723 Number of Permits 4 2 1 5 6i 9 6 4 37 ~,ccessory Structures 342,046 373,148 237,719 398,259 278,692 281,943 288,003 368,467 279,266 258,247 352,112 632,277 935,160 5,025,339 Number of Permits 42 39 39 46 33 41 31 35 32 24 30 34 38i 464 .~rading Permits 16 7 18 3emolition Permits 16 40 30 42 3(~ 29 Vtoving Permits 2 1 TOTALVALUE 42,163,356 50,098,921 63,022,781 70,765,090 45,057,477 51,353,439 55,525,180 51,769,929 112,453,898 99,666,782; 123,309~793 t10,760,889 169,817,29; 1,045,763,827~ TOTAL PERMITS 609 691 842 806 691 685 907 810 959 879 733 805 957 10434 Calendar '03 Grant Receipts 1/1/03 State Grants 12/31/03 Police Patrol 13120 29,816.64 JOCO Task Force 13170 45,817.19 Domestic Violence 13171 37,600.77 Library-Enrich Iowa Correct 11/21/02 coding 16384/16385 (67,606.64) St Operating Assistance 17110 308,157.86 Other St Transit Grants 17140 5,006.00 IA River Power Dam Imp 31515 122,850.00 Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility 32240 48,884.92 Dodge St Reconstruction 34440 602,069.25 Mormon Trek/Melrose 34835 20,000.00 Hwy 1/Sunset Intersection Improve 34860 45,138.19 Mormon Trek-Hwy 1/Hwy921 34990 266,666.43 Transit Garage Door Replacement 36965 48,592.00 Transit Roof Replacement 36990 46,832.00 Airport Obstruction Removal 37450 36,612.00 Longfellow/Twain Pad Tunnel 38681 19,899.32 PD Hardware/software upgrade 38826 18,165.01 Compost Rebate Program 45120 1,875.00 Electronic Waste Collection 45170 1,986.93 JCCOG 55121 116,638.00 Emergency Shelter Grant 65250 103,577.00 1,858,577.87 Federal Grants Police Patrol-Bulletproof vest program 13120 2,198.12 JOCO Task Force 13170 9,801.00 Library-National Library of Medicine 16386 11,569.88 Transit Hot water parts washer 17110 3,360.00 Federal Operating Assistance 17110 402,180.00 Water Plant seeding 31610 8,167.50 Court St Transportation Center 36960 398,299.00 Transit Maintenance Bldg Lighting 36975 4,725.00 Fire Safety Trailer 38830 35,188.00 PD Hardware/software upgrade 38826 44,748.00 Housing Authority 65141 5,306,915.00 Housing Authority 65142 689,114.00 Public Housing 65151 133,887.00 Public Housing-FY03 Capital Fund Grant 65152 31,763.07 Public Housing-ROSS Grant 65154 56,865.83 Public Housing-FY02 Capital Fund Grant 65156 120,967.04 Public Housing-FY01 Capital Fund Grant 65159 1,709.00 HOME Programs 81122 to 81183 955,825.21 CDBG Grant 85110 479,079.01 Rehab Grant 87511 67,116.10 8,763,477.76 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Approved an ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres from Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road. Approved a Resolution approving the preliminary plat of Ruppert Hills, a 22.91- acre, 4-lot residential subdivision located north of Hwy 1 and west of Miller Street. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road. Approved a resolution approving final plat Hearthside Refuge, a 5.6-acre, 4-lot subdivision located at 1520 North Dubuque Road. Approved an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) plan for the Penninsula Neighborhood and amending the Penninsula Neighborhood Code. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Replat of the Penninsula Neighborhood First Addition, a 11.99-acre, 33-1ot residential subdivision located on Foster Road. Approved a resolution approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 17A, a 2.84-acre, l-lot residential subdivision located at the intersection of Ashford Place and Camden Road. Approved an ordinance rezoning 2.8 acres from Factory Built Housing Residential (RFBH)to Planned Development Housing Overlay 12 (OPDH-12) and an OPDH Plan for Saddlebrook Addition Part 2 located on the east side of Heinz Road east of Paddock Boulevard. Approved a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning from Al, Rural to RS, Suburban Residential, for 1.31 acres of property in fringe area A on the south side of 320th Street, east of Prairie Du Chein Road. Approved a resolution approving the Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat of Windy Meadows Addition, a 13.43-acre, 2-lot residential subdivision. Approved an ordinance to amend an existing Planned Development Housing Plan (OPDH-8) to allow a 64-unit Residential Development for Lot 255 of Windsor Ridge, Part 12, A 7.93 acre development located at Court Street and Arlington Drive. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Galway Hills, Parts 7, 8, and 9, a 19.01-acre, 44-1ot, subdivision located at Dublin Drive. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Hollywood Manor Part 8, a 6.35-acre, 22-1ot residential subdivision located at Wetherby Drive. Approved a resolution approving the Extraterritorial Preliminary and Final Plat of Harney's Homestead, a 13.50-acre, 3-lot residential subdivision located at on the southside of 320 Street, east of Prairie Du Chien Road. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation from High Density Single Family/Sensitive Area Overlay (RA-12/OSA) for 2.12 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Meadow Ridge Lane and North Dubuque Street. Approved a resolution approving the Extraterritorial Final Plat of Windy Meadows Addition, a 13.43-acre, 2-lot, subdivision located at 3125 Rohret Road. Approved a resolution approving the Amended Final Manufactured Housing Site Plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2, Lots 4, 5,6,7 & 8. Approved a resolution approving a Final Plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 18A, a 3.66- acre, 2-1or subdivision located on Camden Road north of Court Street. Approved an ordinance rezoning 6.91 acres from Medium-Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Medium-Density Single-Family (OSA-8) for property located at 1515 North Dubuque Road. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Donahue Subdivison, a 6.89-acre, 2-lot subdivision located at 1515 North Dubuque Road. Approved an ordinance rezoning 6.92 acres from Interim Development (ID-RS) to Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) for property located west of Cumberland Lane south of Scott Park. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Highland Woods, a 10-lot 6.92-acre subdivision located west of Cumberland Lane, south of Scott Park. Approved a resolution approving a Final Plat of Hollywood Manor, Part 8, a 6.36- acre, 22-1ot residential subdivision located on Wetherby Drive south of Burns Avenue. Approved a resolution approving a Final Plat of Galway Hills, Part 7, a 10.96- acre, 16-1ot subdivision located on Dublin Drive. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 1.1 acres from CB-2, Central Business District Service, to PRM, Planned High Density Residential for property located on the east side of South Dubuque Street south of Court Street. Approved a resolution approving a Final Plat of Highland Woods, a 6.92-acre, 10-Lot Residential Subdivision located west of Cumberland Lane. Approved a resolution approving a Preliminary Plat of 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. Approved resolution approving a Final Plat of 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. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, Second Addition, a 9.01-acre, 35-1ot residential subdivision located on Foster Road. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of County Club Estates, Second Addition, a 16.65-acre, 42-1ot residential subdivision located west of Phoenix Drive and west and north of Flagstaff Drive. Approved a resolution extending approval of the Preliminary Plat of Village Green Part XX, a 7.1 l-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located at the end of Wintergreen Drive. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 17B. a 3.49-acre, l-lot residential subdivision located at the corner of Broadmoor Lane and York Place. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 18B, a 1.09-acre, 2-lot residential subdivision located at Broadmoor Lane. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 19A, a 0.82-acre, l-lot residential subdivision located at Broadmoor Lane. Approved an ordinance conditionally rezoning 5.69 acres from Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low-Density Multi-Family Residential (RM- 12) located at 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard. Approved an ordinance rezoning approximately 8.7 acres from Interim Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Single-Family (OSA-5) Located on the west side of Foster Road (Oakmont Estates). Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Village Green Part 19, a 7.11- acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located at Wintergreen Drive west of North Jamie Lane. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Oakmont Estates, a 8.7-acre, 16-1ot residential subdivision located on the west side of Foster Road. Approved a resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Part 5, a 25.79-acre, 35-1ot residential subdivision located north of Wild Prairie Drive. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Lindemann Subdivision Part Two, an approximate 63.22 acre property into four outlots. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Lindemann Subdivision Part Three an approximate 18.21 acre, 64-1ot single family subdivision. Approved a resolution approving the Final Plat of Lindemann Subdivision Part Four an approximate 14.85 acre, 40-lot single family subdivision. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Approved an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. Approved an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street. Approved an ordinance vacating the east-to west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street. Approved an ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way. Approved a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the updated JCCOG Arterial Street Plan. Approved an ordinance rezoning 1.6 acres from Community Commercial (CC02) to Public (P) for property located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road. (Kirkwood Community College). Approved an ordinance vacating the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street. Approved an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley located to the east of 512 South Dubuque. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ITEMS Approved a resolution amending the South Central District Plan to change the future land use designation from Office Park/Commercial to Intensive or Highway Commercial for property generally located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard Extended. Approved a resolution annexing approximately 150 acres of property generally located east of Highway 218, west of the Iowa City Airport, and both north and south of Highway 1. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 144 acres from County CH, C2, R1A & A1 to P, Public, CH-l, Highway Commercial, C1-1, Intensive Commercial, and ID-RS, Suburban Residential, for property generally located east of Highway 218, west of the Iowa City Airport, and both north and south of Highway1. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central business Support Zone for Block 67 of the Original Town Plat, excepting the 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street. Approved an ordinance conditionally changing the Zoning Designation from CB- 2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone, for a 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street. Approved an ordinance amending the City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled, "Zoning," Article G entitled "Office and Research Park Zone (ORP)" and article L, entitled "Provisional Uses, Special Exceptions, and Temporary Uses." Approved an ordinance changing the Zoning Designation of approximately 6.1 acres from County RS, Suburban Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial for property located west of Dane Road, east of Mormon Trek Boulevard Extended. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ITEMS Approved an ordinance to rezone from Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12 & RNC20), High Density Conservation Residential (RNC-12 & RNC- 20), High Density Multifamily Residential (Rm-44) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Conservation District Overlay (RNC-12/OCD, RNC- 20/OCD, RM-44/ICD & RS-8/OCD) for the designation of College Hill Conservation District within the College Hill Neighborhood. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-12), to Overlay Historic Preservation, (OHP/RNC-12), designating the property located at 30 South Governor Street an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to Overlay Historic Preservation, (OHP- RNC-20), designation the property at 802 Washington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Approved an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to Overlay Historic Preservation, (OHP- RNC-20), designating the property at 726 Iowa Avenue as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Approved an ordinance combining the Longfellow Historic district and the Moffitt Cottage Historic District into on Historic District named the Longfellow Historic District. UM DATE: 01/02/04 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Visual Preference Survey We are planning to undertake a visual preference workshop/citizen survey. The purpose of this workshop/survey will be to determine what citizens prefer with respect to the visual/physical aspects of development. The survey would consist of two workshops during which participants are presented slides of differing types of development and asked to state their preference. We would also intend to place a similar survey on the City's website. Although we will not be able to statistically analyze the information on the website as we will from our workshops, we believe we can demonstrate some citizen interest in this subject merely by the number of hits on our website. We believe this visual preference workshop can be helpful to you, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and our community, as we review codes and other regulations that affect development. Such things as setbacks, screening, location of parking, building height, bulk, and placement on the street are determined by the regulations in our codes, and will set the visual appearance of the street. We believe the physical features preferences of our citizens should be part of determining the regulatory aspects of our codes and regulations. The workshop survey will be based upon images of actual development rather than written text. All those participating should ultimately have a better understanding of how a written zoning code shapes the physical environment of our community. This project will be underway shortly, and we will keep you advised. mgdmem/visualpref3 doc BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION December 2003 ~q, ~to. oo~ KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS · Type of Improvement .' ADD - Addition ALT- Alteration REP- Repair FND - Foundation Only NEFF- 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: 1/2/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2003 Census Bureau Report From: 12/31/2003 Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr U~ Stories Units Valuation BLD03-00905 WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2901 MELROSE AVE ADD NON 3 0 $4,260,000 3 STORY ADDITION TO HIGH SCHOOL BLD03-00766 UNITED NATURAL FOODS 1- 2340 HEINZ RD ADD NON 1 59 $4,150,000 140,000 SQUARE FEET ADDITION TO WAREHOUSE BLD03-00923 PARKVIEW EVANGELICAL l 15 FOSTER RD ADD NON 1 1 $207,000 ADDITION TO CHURCH BLD03-01017 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 MARKET ST ADD NON 1 0 $70,000 ROOFTOP CELLULAR ANTENNAE AND EQUIPMENT SHELTER Total ADD/NON permits: 4 Total Valuation: $8,687,ooo] BLD03-00844 EKItARD E ZIEGLER 809 WYLDE GREEN RD ADD RSF 2 0 $38,726 10' X 10' TWO STORY ADDITION BLD02-00323 DWIGHT A DOBBERSTEIN ~ 318 N LYNN ST ADD RSF 2 0 $27,000 ADDITION TO SFD BLD03-00965 SHELMAN, JOANNE K 4715 INVERNESS CT ADD RSF 1 1 $12,196 CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON AND ADD DECK BLD03-00977 MICHAEL P & GAIL MAHER 2608 BLUFFWOOD CIR ADD RSF 1 0 $10,000 12' x & 19' Screen porch BLD03-00979 JAMES C SHAW 1407 PLUM ST ADD RSF 1 0 $3,739 10' X 24' CARPORT ATTACHED TO HOUSE Total ADD/RSF permits: 5 Total Valuation: $91,661 ~ BLD03-00974 LOUIS, HENRY W 110 COLLEGE ST ALT MIX 2 1 $135,000 CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL TO RESTAURANT WITH APARTMENT ABOVE 110-110 1/2 E COLLEGE ST Total ALT/MIX permits: 1 Total Valuation: $135,000 ~ BLD03-01019 JMK HOLDINGS L C 330 PRENTISS ST ALT NON 3 0 $300,000 ALTERATION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR TAVERN EXPANSION BLD03-00964 NASH FINCH COMPANY 1989 BROADWAY ST ALT NON 1 1 $230,000 TENANT FINISH PORTION OF FORMER GROCERY STORE BLD03-00973 MERCY FACILITIES INC 540 JEFFERSON ST ALT NON 4 0 $150,000 OFFICE REMODEL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY SUITE BLD03-01006 ALPLA iNC 2258 HEINZ RD ALT NON I 0 $150,000 ADD COMPRESSOR/MECHANICAL ROOM TO FACTORY INTERIOR BLD03-00730 ABRAHAM, BENJAMIN 1901 BROADWAY ST ALT NON 2 59 $75,000 INTERIOR TENANT FINISH FOR SUB SHOP IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING BLD03-00998 KEN RENSHAW 1121 SHIRKEN DR ALT NON 1 0 $6,300 ADD 3 NEW OFFICES TO TENANT SPACE BLD03-01018 GERRY AMBRO SE 1681 S 1ST AVE ALT NON 1 0 $1,000 INTERIOR FINISH OF TENANT SPACE Total ALT/NON permits: 7 Total Valuation: $912,300 II I Page: 3 City of Iowa City Date: 1/2/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2003 From: 12/31/2003 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr U_.~_~ Stories Units Valuation BLD03-00795 TIM LEHMAN 82 -84 OLIVE CT ALT RDF 2 0 $4,000 INSTALL EGRESS WINDOW IN BASEMENT OF EACH UNIT BLD03-00921 RUNDELL INVESTMENTS % 900 N DODGE ST ALT RDF 1 1 $800 EGRESS WINDOW FOR DUPLEX UNIT Total ALT/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $4,800 I BLD03~00988 CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT SI 701 OAKNOLL DR ALT RMF 2 0 $25,000 INTERIOR REMODEL OF ROOM #221 BLD03-01011 JOHN DAVIS WATSON & JUl 1640 SOMERSET LN ALT RMF 1 0 $20,000 Finish rooms in basement BLD03~00978 UPTOWN PROPERTIES 414 S DUBUQUE ST ALT RMF 1 0 $3,000 Change 12, 2-bedroom apartments into 6, 5-bedroom apartments. Total ALT/RMF permits: 3 Total Valuation: $48,000 [ BLD03-00935 HOLLY L CARVER 2301 WASHINGTON ST ALT RSF 1 0 $I5,000 Basement finish BLD03-01003 JAMES R ANDERSON & LINI 2633 HILLSIDE DR ALT RSF 1 0 $12,000 CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO THREE SEASON BLD03-00976 KYRAN J COOK & KAY E G1~ 1 OAK PARK CT ALT RSF 3 0 $11,000 CONVERT TWO BEDROOMS TO ONE BLD03-00990 KEVIN S & HELEN S BUREOi 528 COLLEGE ST ALT RSF 2 1 $10,000 CONVERT TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND BED AND BREAKFAST BLD03-00933 JASON J SANDERSFELD 713 TIPPERARY RD ALT RSF 1 0 $8,000 BASEMENT FINISH BLD03-00983 BARBARA GALE HENKE 3051 WAYNE AVE #11 ALT RSF 1 0 $6,500 BATHROOM REMODEL BLD03-01007 JUAN CARMONA GOMEZ & 706 DIANA CT ALT RSF 1 0 $3,177 WINDOW REPLACEMENT BLD03-00691 RICHARD N THOMSON 1516 ROCHESTER AVE ALT RSF 2 59 $1,500 REPLACE BEDROOM WINDOWS BLD03-00951 MOHAMMED HABIB & MAR 144 AMHURST ST ALT RSF 1 0 $1,500 INSTALL EGRESS WINDOW IN BASEMENT BLD03-00994 GREGORY L & LISA A STEW 1237 DEERFIELD DR ALT RSF 4 0 $1,447 1NSTALL EGRESS WINDOW IN LOWER LEVEL BLD03-00984 JAMES R ANDERSON & LINI 2633 HILLSIDE DR ALT RSF 1 0 $1,074 INSTALL EGRESS WINDOWS IN BEDROOMS BLD03-00989 THOMAS B WILSON 510 E BENTON ST ALT RSF 2 0 $1,000 INTERIOR STAIRS AND LANDING BLD03-00996 CATHERINE J RAZAVI 3245 FRIENDSHIP ST ALT RSF I 0 $1,000 1NSTALL EGRESS WINDOW IN BASEMENT BLD03-00966 MARY G ROTH 1620 CALIFORNIA AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $528 INSTALL EGRESS WINDOW Total ALT/RSF permits: 14 Total Valuation: $73,72611 I Page: 4 City of Iowa City Date: 1/2/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2003 From: 12/31/2003 Census Bureau Report Type Type Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation BLD03-00975 WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2901 MELROSE AVE FND NON 3 1 $73,023 FOUNDATION FOR 3 STORY ADDITION TO HIGH SCHOOL Total FND/NON permits: 1 Total Valuation: $73,023 ~ BLD03-00388 MARC MOEN 221 E COLLEGE ST NEW MIX 14 59 $20,000,000 14 STORY MULTI-USE BUILDING WITH BASEMENT PARKING Total NEW/MIX permits: I Total Valuation: $20,000,000 I BLD03-01001 GOODWILL 1NDUSTIES OF 5 3825 LIBERTY DR NEW NON 1 0 $854,900 NEW 30,000 SQUARE FEET COMMERCIAL OFFICE/WAREHOUSE BLD03-00641 CALLAWAY CONTRACTRA( 100 HAWK RIDGE DR NEW NON 2 0 $624,652 CLUBHOUSE BUILDING AND OFFICES FOR APARTMENT COMPLEX Total NEW/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $1,479,552 ~ BLD03-00981 CHARLES E HEATH 814 DAVENPORT ST NEW RAC 1 0 $1,500 12' X 16' DETACHED STORAGE SHED Total NEW/RAC permits: 1 Total Valuation: $1,500 ~ BLD03-00354 CALLAWAY CONTRACTRA( 101 HAWK RIDGE DR NEW RMF 4 42 $25,051,102 201 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING BUILDING #1 AND FIREPLACE COMMONS BLD03-00969 A.M. MANAGEMENT 2664 TRIPLE CROWN NEW RMF 3 12 $774,640 12 PLEX WITH ATTACHED GARAGES BLD03-01023 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN~ 162 BROADMOOR NEW RMF 2 6 $707,000 6 UNIT TOWNHOUSES 162-164-166-168-170-172 BLD03-01024 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 184 BROADMOOR NEW RMF 2 6 $707,000 6 UNIT TOWNHOUSES 184-186-188-190-192-194 BLD03~00991 CALLAWAY CONTRACTRA( 201 HAWK RIDGE DRIVE NEW RMF 4 45 $0 201 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING BUILDING #2 BLD03-00992 CALLAWAY CONTRACTRA( 301 HAWK RIDGE DR NEW RMF 4 66 $0 201 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING BUILDING #3 BLD03-00993 CALLAWAY CONTRACTRA( 401 HAWK RIDGE DR NEW RMF 4 48 $0 201 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH UNDERGROUND PAP_KING BUILDING #4 TOtaINEW/RMF permits: 7 TotaIValuation: $27,239,742I BLD03-00982 LOWELL E & TWILA D SWA 1022 TAMARACK TRL NEW RSF 1 1 $237,500 S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE Page: $ City of Iowa City Date: 1/2/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for To: 12/1/2003 Census Bureau Report From: 12/31/2003 Type Type Permit Number Name Address lmpr Use Stories. Units Valuation BLD03-O0995 MICHAEL AND ELLEN PAUI 3441 KILLARNEY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $225,100 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE BLD03-00986 MOLINA CONSTRUCTION II' 3419 KEAPdqEY LN NEW RSF I I $186,453 S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE BLD03-01010 ALEX KOLYVANOV 1601 WETHERBY DR NEW RSF 1 1 $168,578 S.F.D. with two car garage BLD03-00916 PLUM GROVE ACRES [NC 55 HUMMINGBIRD LN NEW RSF 1 1 $145,000 SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE BLD03-00959 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 2603 WHISPERING MEAD( NEW RSF 1 1 $120,466 S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE Total NEW/RSF permits: 6 Total Valuation: $1,083,097 ~ BLD03-00942 CYNTHIA E PARSONS & GA] 1129 WASHINGTON ST REP RAC 2 0 $3,000 STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF DETACHED GARAGE Total REP/RAC permits: I Total Valuation: $3,000 [ BLD03-00987 HAWKEYE REAL ESTATE l'b 201 N 1ST AVE REP RMF l 0 $48,000 REPLACE 112 WINDOWS. ALL WINDOWS EXCEED EGRESS REQUIREMENTS BLD03-00967 IOWA DELTA SIGMA DELT/ 108 RIVER ST REP RMF I 0 $8,849 Window replacement BLD03-01002 JEFF CLARK 522 E BURLINGTON ST REP RMF 1 0 $3,750 WINDOW REPLACEMENT BLD03-01000 SECURITY INVESTMENT AS 618 IOWA AVE REP RMF 4 0 $2,800 WINDOW REPLACEMENT BLD03-00938 AMBATI, RAMA 1116 OAKCREST AVE REP RMF 1 0 $1,388 WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN RMF UNIT BLD03-00806 THOMAS R BANKHEAD TR[ 731 WESTW1NDS DR # 4 REP RMF 2 0 $1,000 WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN 2ND BEDROOM TotaIREP/RMF permits :6 TotaIValuafion: $65,757I BLD03-00999 DAN HAYS 410S LUCAS ST REP RSF 4 0 $5,000 FOUNDATION REPAIR BLD03-00970 BOB RHODES 425 FAIRCHILD ST REP RSF 3 0 $4,500 REPLACING WINDOWS IN HOME PER RENTAL HOUSING CODE BLD03-00971 RAMON & VICTORIA SY Lib, 118 RICHARDS ST REP RSF 3 0 $3,000 Replace stairs Total REP/RSF permits: 3 Total Valuation: $12,500 ~ GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 64 VALUATION: $59,910,688 i I IP5 IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT USE OF FORCE REPORT December 2003 OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED 11 12-01-03 3-63103 Theft While looking for two suspects in a theft investigation the officer saw two persons attempt to flee on foot from the area. They disregarded the officer's verbal commands to stop and both were caught and directed to the ground by the officer. 51 12-05-03 3-63814 Suspicious Person While speaking with a subject the officer noticed the subject appeared nervous as he was feeling around inside of his pocket. When the officer removed the subject's hand from the pocket he obsetwed the handle of a steak knife. The officer drew his weapon and ordered the subject to place his hands behind his back. The subject complied and was handcuffed by a second officer and the knife was seized. 59 12-05-03 3-64015 Trespass The subject became verbally abusive and tried to kick the officer when the officer requested that he leave the area. When the subject spit on the officer the officer deployed a chemical agent and directed the subject to the floor. While attempting to handcuff the subject the subject attempted to bite and punch the officer. 39 12-06-03 3-64137 Injured Animal The officer used his side arm to dispatch a deer that had been struck by a vehicle. 19 12-06-03 3-64208 Traffic Stop The subject, who was being detained for an OWI investigation, attempted to retum to her vehicle. When the officer tried to stop her, by grabbing her ann, she turned and struck him in the forearm with a closed fist. The officer directed her, so she was lying face down, over the hood of her car and handcuffed her. SRT 12-10-03 3-64910 Search Warrant SRT officers used a ram to force entry 4 officers to a locked door after occupants inside refused to comply with officer requests OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED to open it. Upon gaining access to the residence officers deployed side arms and long weapons as they made entry. All but one of the subjects complied with officer commands and were handcuffed without incident. One subject refused to lay on the floor as ordered and was directed to the floor by an officer. 15, 38 12-13-03 3-65381 Theft When the subject was advised that she was under arrest she became physically combative and the officer had to restrain her against the side of the patrol car. The subject was directed to the ground when she started kicking the officer. A hands control technique was used to place her hands behind her back to handcuffher. 21 12-16-03 3-65971 Injured deer The officer used his side armto dispatch a deer that had been struck by a vehicle. 7 12-17-03 3-66147 Injured deer The officer used his side arm to dispatch a deer that had been struck by a vehicle. 3 Officers 12-18-03 3-66339 Building Search Officers searched a residence at the request of the owler. The officers drew their side arms during the search. 20 12-19-03 3-66368 Man with a gun Officers responded to a complaint ora man displaying a handgun to a taxi driver. When officers arrived on scene the suspect fled into an apt. Officers located the subject in a bedroom and ordered him at gunpoint to show his hands. The suspect partially complied and one hand was handcuffed. The officer used a hands control technique to cuffthe other hand. Once the subject was standing he continued to resist and tried to bite the officer. The officer directed him to the floor and held him there until another officer arrived. (Officers located the handgun) 34 12-19-03 3-66509 Injured deer The officer used his side arm to dispatch a deer that had been struck by a vehicle. 38 12-21 3-66841 Intoxicated person The arrestee refused to comply with OFFICER DATE INC # INCIDENT FORCE USED officer commands to get into the patrol car. When the subject tensed up and l~-ied to square off with an officer he was directed into the back seat of the patrol car. 4 12-26-03 3-67348 OWI While being processed for OWI the subject stood up and threatened the officer wilde advancing towards the officer. The officer was able to direct him back to his chair. 98 12-28-03 3-67648 Fight The officer observed three persons kicking a male who was on the ground. The subjects continued their attack as the officer attempted to pull them away. The subjects fled the area after the officer exposed them to a chemical agent. Two subjects were located and arrested about one hour later. 27, 19 12-28-03 3-67736 Stolen Vehicle Officers stopped a vehicle, known to be stolen, in which the occupant was known to be armed with a knife. Officers had drawn their side arms while taking the subject into custody. 55 12-30-03 3-67950 Assist other agency The officer attempted to stop a car that DPS had been pursuing. The vehicle drove up into a yard and the occupant fled on foot. After a short foot chase the officer caught and directed the subject to the ground where he was handcuffed. CC: City Manager, Chief, Captains, Lieutenams, Training Sergeant, City Clerk, Library · . fo~ ~sq~Co% IP6 ~~ %~ Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS December 23, 2003 ADMINISTRATION [~.s ~,1 y Nixon William G. Faches Center 951 29th Avenue S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 Conlnlullity Television Service (3t9) 398-3675 410 E. Washington Street FAX: (319) 398-3684 Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 LINN COUNTY OFFICES [] William G, Faches Center 951 29th Avenue S.W. Dear Jerry, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 (319) 398-3675 FAX: (319) 398-3684 On behalf of the 6* Judicial District, Dept. of Correctional Services, we want Human Resource Center Ul to thank you for your assistance and cooperation in producing the Silent Education/Job Training/Treatment Witness video. 901 29th Avenue S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 (319) 398-3907 This video has been shown at various events and displays, and it has had a Gerald R. Hinzman Center [] meaningful impact on those viewing it. We've had many positive comments 1051 29th Avenue S.W. from victim's family members, professionals in the field and perpetrators, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 (319) 398-3668 themselves. FAX: (319) 398-3671 Lary A. Nelson Center [] The video is professionally done with great creativity and sensitivity to this 1001 29th Avenue S.W. issue. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 tmponant (319) 398-3600 FAX: (319) 398-3671 We value your service to our Dept. and to this community, and we look JOHNSON COUNTY OFFICES ~ forward to working on other projects with you, in the very near future. John R. Stratton Center 2501 Holiday Road Coralville, Iowa 52241 Congratulations on a project well done! (319) 625-2650 FAX: (319) 625-2659 Hope House Residential Facility [] Sincerely, 2501 Holiday Road ~( ~7~~,~ Coralville, Iowa 52241 (319) 625-2202 FAX: (319) 625-2659 JONES COUNTY OFFICE [~ Lo]ri Tmeger Jones County Courthouse BEP Coordinator Anamosa, Iowa 52205 (319) 462-2503 Johnson County / FAX: (319)462-2351 TAMA COUNTY OFFICE [] CC: Steve Atkins ~' 105 E. Carleton Ty Colem ,an Toledo, Iowa 52342., -- FAX: (641) 484-2683 IOWA COUNTY OFFICE [] 150 W. Marion Street RO. Box 365 Marengo, Iowa 52301 (319) 642-3145 FAX: (319) 642-5247 BENTON COUNTY OFFICE [] 116 E. Fourth Street Vinton, Iowa 52349 (319) 472-5585 FAX: (319) 472-5586 IP7 December 30, 2003 City Council City of Iowa City CITY OF I0 WA CITY PARKS & RECREATION Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: DEPARTMENT On behalf of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission, I am writing to request that we be placed on the agenda of a future Council work session. The purpose would be to discuss our unanimous desire to proceed with a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Such a plan has been budgeted and then removed from the budget twice in recent years. We realize that budget reductions and constraints are a fact of life these days, but we feel that a master plan is even more important during such times. We need to know what the community feels is important, and a properly completed master plan will provide this information to us, and to you. It is the feeling of the Commission that the current economic climate requires us to spend each dollar as thoughtfully and carefully as possible and a comprehensive master plan will help us to do so. We propose to use the remaining $50,000 in the Parkland Acquisition Fund for this purpose. This amount, however, will likely not be sufficient based on estimates received from companies who perform this type of work. A truly comprehensive master plan will most likely cost $70,000 to $80,000, and we hope Council will approve the extra funding needed from other sources. If these "other sources" are not available, we feel it is of such importance that we are willing to utilize funds, with your approval, from our capital improvement budget to complete the financial requirements. We understand that the annual "Boards and Commissions Meeting" with the Council will probably be scheduled sometime in January, but this particular subject requires a dialogue between Commission and Council. Neither the format nor the allotted time at this meeting is sufficient for discussing a master plan, so our preference is to be placed on the agenda to appear at one of your regular work sessions. I would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Matt Pacha, Chair Parks and Recreation Commission Iowa City Public'Library 123 South kinn · Iowa City, Iowa 522404 820 Susan Craig, Director · Information (319) 396 5200 · Business (319) 356-5206 · Fax (319) 356 5494 December 31, 2003 Iowa City City Council City Hall Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Council Members: With the removal of surface parking from the 64-1A site in preparation for construction on the Moen project, the issue of parking for library users has reappeared on our agenda. We recently reviewed transcripts of our September 24, 2001 joint meeting with the City Council focusing on the conversations regarding long-term options for library user parking when public parking is no longer available on 64-1A. It was the general agreement of Council members at this meeting that 75-125 spaces would be reserved for short term parking in the Dubuque Street Ramp when 64-1A parking was lost. Library Board members agreed that the parking would not be designated for library users only, but rather short term parking for anyone. We understand that the moving of permit holders and the reduction of the Dubuque Street Ramp's daily- maximum rate has made more space available in the Dubuque Street Facility, although we have not seen statistics since 64-1A parking was closed. We are requesting that 50-60 spaces on the lower levels of the Dubuque Street Ramp immediately be changed to allow only short term parking (no longer than 2 hours), and that an additional 50-60 spaces on the level that will eventually be connected to the walkway through the Moen buildings to City Plaza also be designated for short term parking. If a joint meeting is appropriate to discuss this request we would like to have it scheduled as soon as possible. The community has made a considerable investment in expansion and renovation of the library facility in downtown. The project was chosen from many options after numerous conversations among community members, the Council, and the Library Board. The issue of parking was raised time and time again (by all parties involved in these conversations) as one that was critical in regard to expanding the building downtown. We have been assured repeatedly that these issues would be addressed when the time was appropriate. That time seems to have come. We look forward to working with you to resolve this situation. Sincerely, Shaner Magalhfies, President, Library Board of Trustees Cc: Joe Fowler /' THF :' VI$10M R~h Shum~, ~m~m ~' ~ '~ ~ N. Kenmore C~c~. IL 6~ ~) ~1~1 Z ~ YOU~ E~Z~ND; C~ YOU ~ Z have been b[~n~ ail my ]~ffe. mhe~e ~e~e some ad~us~en~s Z've had [o make, b~ [h~o~gh ~he g~ace off God Z have learned ~o accep[ ~y b[~ndness an8 [~ve a ffu[ff~[[~ng ~n sp~[e o~ ~[. One b~g problem [ha[ ~e han~capped fface, ho~- eve~, ~s ~n~ o~ b=ea~ng 6o~ ce~[a~n ba=~e~s. 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Z ~us[ [e[[ ~hem [ha~ ~he ~ h~s a so,nd You see, Z~see with my ears and heart. I can see a~ i~er beauty which you probably will never see. ~en you speak to ~, ask ~ things instead of addressing your questions to my companion. In restaurants waitresses fre- quently turn to my. friends and ask, "~at does she want~" I can talk for myself~ I want to co~unicate with people directly. One of the ~st im~rtant attitudes is friendliness. I have gone to churches and to social gatherings where people were afraid to come up and talk to me, and that makes me feel unwanted. Just come up to ~ You can put your hand on my a~ so that I will know you are talking to me. Introduce yourself and ask questions about general things. In church I want to join in the activities. Perhaps I can sit with you. I love to sing, so let me know what hymns we will be singing. As we talk, I'm sure that the Lord will put you at ease. Maybe you wilt discover that I have some of the same interests as you. I am a person just like anyone else. My blind- ness doesn't hinder that. Transportation is another big problem for a handicapped person. Providing rides to and from church and congregational activities would be a great service; that is, of course, if I am invited to ]oin in. Very sadly, many of my handicapped friends are prevented, for example, from joining the choir because they cannot read the music. Actually, many blind persons, after hearing a song a few times, can sang it right off. (I myself have been given t~e opportunity to sing solos even, but that's because the choir director spent time giving me extra help. My blindness did no~ stop me from learn~ng many difficult numbers, including Handel's MESSIAH. I am so thrilled that I can sing praises to my Lord and minister to others in song, just because someone realized that God gave me this gift of music. Blindness didn't even enter in. Yes, it took time, but everyone benefited in the end.) I've discussed with you problems that we blind people face, and you can see that many are caused by the attitudes and prejudices of people. Remember, my friend, God accepts YOU with all your limitations and faults. He loves you as you are, be- cause He made you. Do you know that you are handicapped, too? Perhaps you have a bad temper, you can't learn math problems, or you can't cook. How does it feel when people judge you by what you CAN'T do? As Christians, we are to be e~amples of how to treat people. Other handicapped people and I are hurt most of all by the hesitation we sense in others. We need to see God's love and acceptance through you. When you see us, remember that we are persons who want to join in everything: in living, worshiping, or in just plain having fun. Can you aocept us as persons? Will you help us break down the barriers? Let's join together and live and love the way Christ wan~s~us, to. When you see a blind person, imagine he is saying to you: "I AM YOUR FRIEND= CAN YOU BE MINE?" ~ ~ ~ Your Sister in Christ, Iii ~ ~ Ruth'Shuman MISSIONARY VISION FOR SPECIAL MINIS31RJE$ ~. __~ ~ --~ Ruth Shuman, Director 5633 N. Kenmore Chicco, IL $0880 (773) 728-1361 .~"~ .~' PUT YOURSELF. IN THEIR PLACE Imagine what it would be like to pick up a book to enjoy, and find that you cannot read it because there is nothing on the pages except bumps. Or what if you were in a room where everyone was speaking in sign language and you couldn't join in? Many handicapped people feel this way when they try to participate in regular activities' W~th normal people. Below are listed some ex- periments to perform and some things to think about as you "put yourself in their place." l. Have someone string a group of objects on a line. Put on a blindfold. Try to identify the items by touch alone. What were your thoughts as you moved, unseeing, from object to object? 2. Still blindfolded, practice walking around the room using a sighted person as guide or using a cane. Discuss how it felt and what new things you dis- covered. 3. Make a collection of small items such as safety pins, buttons, pa~er clips, sequins, even coins. Try pick- ing them up one at a time WEARING RUBBER GLOVES. Did you find this difficult?! How can such an exercise help you understand handicapped people who have trouble using their hands? 4. Find a mirror that you can stand or hold up on the tabletop. Place a piece of paper in front of the mirror so that you can see the paper through the mirror. While looking into the mirror, try to write your name so that it can be read correctly in the mirror. DON~T LOOK AT THE PAPER, JUST LOOK AT THE REFLECTION IN THE MIRROR. When you have finished, your name should look backwards and confused on the paper. Did you make any mistakes? (This exercise will help you understand the difficulties encountered by persons with cerebral palsy or dyslexia.) 5. Spend a half hour or so watching TV with the sound turned of(. What did you get out of the program? Did it make any sense without the sound? Try com- municating without talking. Use sign language. Were you able to get your message across? (over) 6. Visit bUildings to see whether they are barrier- free. Are there ramps and washroom facilities for people in wheelchairs? Are the doorways wide enough for wheelchairs to pass through? Are there low drinking fountains, low telephone booths, braille floor numbers on elevators? 7. Discuss these questions with your club or church group= a. Why do most buildin~s have stairs instead of ramps? b. Should every building have ramps? c. Do you know that disabled people can hold jobs Just like everybody else? d. Are there any disabled people in your school, church, community? e. Why do you think disabled .~eople dislike being pitied? · - f. Do you know any braille or sign language? 8. Go to the library and ask the librarian to help you find books about handicapped people. Did the dis&bility make .a difference in the person's life? How? What did you learn from reading the book? 9. Discuss the following situation. You and several friends are sitting in the lunchroom at a table where there are also some students and a teacher from the special class. You help a boy open his n~Llk carton. Suddenly another student you know appears in the lunch line and says, 'Hey! I see you are in the right bunchl' What would you do? Why do you think this person said that, and how would you feel? 10. Another incident to discuss. You go past the bulletin board put up for the special claes. There are pictures on it. Suddenly you see someone write the word RETARD on one of the pictures. What would you do or say if you saw this happening? 11. Make a poster to convince others to treat handicapped people fairly. You might use sayings such ass a o · Sticks and stones may break ny bones b~4C9 names WILL really hurt me. ~;~ b. We all fit in. c. Every person has rights. d. Differences make life sparkle. . hope that these activities will help you underB~andco more a~out disabled persons' feelings and frustrations· Let~ Jgin together and include handicapped people in oar activities and learn from them as well as help them. ' ' L, ut~ H~thn~ Iowa City. Iowa 5.=40 D~a~ M~ Hu,tin~ On ,0r abt)ut I t No~ e:mbei 2003 i boarded the outbound Bioadx*-ay bu~ i pill ill zl 24-hou~ pass and once it came hack otlI oi'd~e ' ' -- ' ' and mdeh. asked to see my pass l was surprised bx his quesnon and asked him, "why" m~ ktlU llOt ansx~e~, bui asked ¢ ~* 1¢ ¢ t had ~olt¢l/the pass. at ~ x ch point I to d thai it x,,as nonc ot'h~s business. Hc rctumcd * - ;; ...... ' ' .......... ann c~lcd Mto h~s o~cc about the incident From the bits that i could hear of his co~xe~sation xGth someo~e m his African ~,~;~ ~ that h~ would ........... ~ ............. d ~ ~ not thlnt- I,~ [ been a "White" woman have asked me these questions and [ do not think that he would have asked me in the rode maturer thal he ¢xh~bhed on that da5 more than ten ,.'ears and halt never had this or any cther xmdo,*'mc~dem" ' ' un an ~u;,a City various predicaments, d~at riders should not be harassed when the~ use them did December 11, 2003 Obiagele Lake 3917Troost Avenue CITY OF I0 WA CITY Kansas City, Missouri 641 I0 Dear Ms. Lake Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager, has forwarded your letter regarding the incident that occurred on an Iowa City bus to me for response. I was previously aware of the situation. Ron Logsden, Transit Manager, immediately informed me following your call. He then kept me informed as he investigated the complaint. On both the day of your complaint and December 9, 2003 the driver involved was questioned by Mr. Logsden about this incident. At both times his explanation was consistent. The use of an emergency pass at that time of day and your apparent unfamiliarity with the operation of the fare box raised questions in his mind. lie has an obligation and duty to insure that passengers using Iowa City Transit2ay the fare ...~established by the City of Iowa City. After reviewing this incident it is our determination -that that is what~e was doing. The driver's actions were in compliance with Iowa City Transit policy. Mr. Logsden has also stated that he has tried several times to contact you by phone but the attempts were unsuccessful. At this point the investigation into your complaint against the Iowa City Transit driver is closed. If you have further information that you wish to present please contact me. Sincerely, Joe Fowler Director Parking & Transit CCDale Helling, Assistant City Manager Ron Logsden, Transit Manager CIVIC CENTER · 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 · (319) 356 5000 Kansas Cit;, Missouri 6411'~ "~ Decembe~ 28.2 [)ea~ M~ [o~ler " You ma5 consider fl~e maIter of ~om' rode and possib}5 racist bus drixer closed hul I do not hi addition. [ x~ould suggest that >ou reread m~ letter since it appears lhat ~ou missed the point 5 ou stale ' ~ou lotion, dated Decembc~ I 1.2[)oL thai all passengers must "pa> their t~re" Indeed. this is usuall> the procedure M~en one boards a bus BuL as I am certain you are aware, there is more than one legal tender that ~Sll allow one to ride the bus One is to deposit money another is to put a bus pass in one of the slots As I hope you are also aware, there are at least three different kinds of passes. One is a monthly pass One is a two-da) pass ~othcr is an all-da> pass I uscd Ibc latter ~hen I boarded the bus When I pul lhe pass m ibc propc~ slot. it came back up I his i5 also standard Beibre boarding the bus thal morning. I had gotten offofa G~%hound bus and had a l~x~ bags so tirol I look aa oubbom~d Ionia Cit~ ~ransit bus nero the Greyhound ~talion and then rode back into town When I boarded that bus. I had with me a ten-6de pass that I acquired more than a year ago and that slill had two or more hdes on it Since I was unaware lhal these passes ~ere no longer ~alid and I was ust m from oul of town. the driver gaxe me an all-da> pass as a cou~csy I do not see ~hy it is necessao' to explain this to you in delaiL since the pa~q ~as ~a id (and as I understand il is given to others as a couttes} pass as ~ cu~ 3mcc lh~ pass ~as ~did it t ~tllm[t5 tll/c~a' to ntu ~m thc d t~el.. Paul Shox~. decided he had to queqlKm me about it {n~ ..h: n. though. ~. was necessa,w By the louic that xot, use m xour ~etler fDec i i ~Ot ~ ~,>t~ are saxmu to me that am'one wJlo gets on the btls with a t~ent~-tttu huuJ pabb and t= not sufe what sJot to pti[ tile pass --w ........ ~ ..........as to where they . a~q..,,e., t,,. p.ss Somehow. that does not ring tree lbr me suggested that t ~a~ ~,c.~s t, ~,,tcd difib~ential!~ as an Afl ican ,~ne~ican ~oman Since I L ,nte.~ ~?te-~ when thex have such a pass. even if it do not believe that eveU' passenger's i is early m l}~e morning I still suggest that Mr Show behaved the x~a~ be did because 1 am an African American woman S race appai ent[_', you suppori the rude and tmnecessalx bcha,, i,ot ,on the part ol'yom &i'~er. I find it necessa¢~ tt~ take ntx complaiut fiuther Sincerel,.. Obiagelc take 816-750-1090 cc Dale Heilmg. Asistant ('it~, Manager ~ o'""", c-- "'"; I 's~,'3h 't--- December 30, 2003 Merlin Hamm Construction 1134 S. Gilbed St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: On-street parking on Elgin Drive during snow events Dear Mr. Hamm: Recently snowplow operators who have Elgin Drive as part of their route have alerted us to a potentially dangerous situation that we need to resolve. The issue is the narrow width on Elgin Drive when there are construction vehicles parked on both sides of the street. Snowplow operators have indicated to us that because of on-street parking, they have had difficulty getting snowplows down Elgin Drive. The City has been asked to take action to ensure that snowplows and emergency vehicles can get down the street for the remainder of the winter. During most of the year this is not a problem. However, during the snowplowing season, especially after there have been one or two snows, vehicles tend to be parked further out into the street than is normal. This causes a problem for snowplow operators. Because there is not a problem during most of the year, we would like to see if this matter can be resolved with voluntary compliance by your company. If you must park on street, we would appreciate voluntary adherence to an informal odd-even policy when snow is present. You would park only on the side of the street with odd house numbers on odd numbered days, and on the even numbered side of the street on even numbered days. Once again, this will help alleviate the difficulty for snowplows, while leaving both sides of Elgin Drive available for on street parking the remainder of the year. Because our request is for your voluntary cooperation, those who choose to ignore these suggestions will not be ticketed for illegal parking. However, if we continue to receive reports that snowplow operators are having trouble getting down Elgin Drive, we will be forced to take action to formally eliminate parking on one side of the street for the winter months. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. We would appreciate you notifying your subcontractors. Feel free to contact me at 356-5254 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Anissa Williams JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: _-:~, ? ..... '.l City Manager Director of Public Works City Engineer Fire Chief Police Chief jccogtplltr/ElglinDr.c~oc EAST ~ASHINGTON STREET ' IO'~A CITY, iOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 · FAX (3t9) IP12 AGENDA PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, December t 8, 2003 7:00 pm PATV- 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order 2. Consent agenda 3. Approval of November minutes 4. Old business 5. Short public announcements 6. New business- Election of officers 7. Reports · ICTC · Committees i. Building & Grounds ii. Outreach & Fundraising iii. Search iv. Refranchising · Treasurer · Management- Iowa Shares 8. Board announcements 9. Adjoumment If you have additional agenda items or cannot attend the meeting, please contact Ren~ at 338-7035. PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, 16 October 2003 7:00 PM PATV - 206 Lafayette Street (338-7035) 1. Call meeting to order. 7:16 PM Present: Jack F., Steven N., Tom N., Phil P., Brad VV-G and John C. arrives at 7:40 PM. (Also present is Director Rene P. and for ICTC Saul Mekies) 2. Consent to theAgenda: Consented unanimously. 3. Approval of Minutes: Approval of September minutes was moved by Phil P. and Brad VV-G seconded. Approved unanimously. 4. Old Business: None. 5. Short PublicAnnouncements: None. 6. New Business: There will be a get-together to discuss arrangements for the NovemberAnnual Meeting of PATV. We discussed the possibility of a Staff/Board retreat around Dec 7th, Sunday, to work on the '~/ision Thing" for PATV. 7. Reports: ICTC - Saul M. - I am hera to listen to the issues and express our support for PATV. Committees: I Building & Grounds. The issue of the patio area is found to be a placement of handicapped parking that is wanted by the City. The City indicated that they would meet with the Board to discuss the parking design if that is wanted. Some discussion was made on details and the committee will make a presentation to be ready to arrange a meeting with the City officials. II Outreach & Fundraising - We are going to get a PSA for the contrast in programming between Cable TV and Satellite TV. III Evaluation - Phil P. - the evaluations are in for "Producers Evaluation Forms" and the "Staff Evaluation Forms" but we are still waiting on "Board of Dir. Evaluation Forms." IV Refrenctsing - Unfortunately we have not made our report yet for the list of goals and priorities on this. V Membership - Phil P, Mike P. and Tom N. had a meeting about the membership fees issues. PATV Membership would be a new program where "Membership" would be 50 dollars annual fee, Seniors would be 35 dollars per year. For "Membership" you get a T-shirt, access to the community bulletin board, priority scheduling, advance notice of events and other benefits. There would be a "Fdends of PATV" program where they could submit their tapes to PATV. Steve N. moved that "we institute a Membership Fee for the coming year and that we develop a proposal to be voted upon at the next meeting," which was seconded by Jack F. (Unanimously affirmed). VI Treasurer - materials were reviewed. VII Management - There have to be some plans for the annual meeting, prior to the annual meeting. Rene P. - In reference to the Membership Fee issue, a survey of PATV total membership indicates that generally a fee would be an acceptable idea. The details have to be worked out. Iowa Shares - The Iowa Shares Search Committee interviewed several candidates, however there were withdrawals. We plan to evaluate new applications early in 2004. There was some discussion of responsibility and policy on beverages drunk by those using resources at PATV. 8. Board announcements: At PATV, to plan the annual meeting Super Committee Meeting 26 Oct, (Sunday) at 4:00PM. 9. Adjournment: Meeting adjoumed at 9:20 PM Notes by SN December 31, 2003 ~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Hundred Acre Woods Daycare 41 o ~'ast Washington Street 226 Oberlin St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 3s6 sooo (3]9) 356-5009 FAX Re: On-street parking during snow events www icgov org Dear Resident: Recently snowplow operators who have Tulane Court as part of their route have alerted us to a potentially dangerous situation that we need to resolve. The issue is the narrow width on Tulane Court when there are cars parked on both sides of the street. Snowplow operators have indicated to us that because of on-street parking, they have had difficulty getting snowplows down Tulane Court. The City has been asked to take action to ensure that snowplows and emergency vehicles can get down your street for the remainder of the winter. During most of the year this is not a problem. However, during the snowplowing season, especially after there have been one or two snows, vehicles tend to be parked further out into the street than is normal. This causes a problem for snowplow operators. Because there is not a problem during most of the year, we would like to see if this matter can be resolved with voluntary compliance by those of you in the neighborhood. We are asking that when there is snow on the ground and the road is narrowed, please park your vehicles in your driveways to enable the free flow of snowplows up and down Tulane Court. If you must park on- street, we would appreciate voluntary adherence to an informal odd-even policy when snow is present. You would park only on the side of the street with odd house numbers on odd numbered days, and on the even numbered side of the street on even numbered days. Once again, this will help alleviate the difficulty for snowplows, while leaving both sides of Tulane Court available for on street parking the remainder of the year. As stated previously, we would like to see if we can get voluntary compliance from your neighborhood. Those who choose to ignore these suggestions will not be ticketed for illegal parking. However, if we continue to receive reports that snowplow operators are having trouble getting down Tulane Court, we will be forced to take action to formally eliminate parking on one side of the street for the winter months. We realize that taking such an action will be an inconvenience for your neighborhood, but this is a public safety matter, and the safety of your neighborhood is our first concem. We appreciate your voluntary assistance to the above request during snow events. Feel free to contact me at 356-5254 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Anissa Williams JCCQG Traffic Engineering Planner cc: City Council City Manager Director of Public Works City Engineer Fire Chief Police Chief jccogtp/Itdtulane2.dec City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 5, 2004 To: City Council From: City Clerk Re: Chamber of Commerce 2003 Annual Banquet The Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, January 29 at the Sheraton Hotel. The City will cover the cost for attending Council members. If you are interested in attending, please let me know before January 23rd. ~IOWA CITY AREA ~,~"~ ~,,~ CHAMBER OF ~ COMMERCE Chamber Mission Statement ~F~e.ro~a City ~qrea "To support and promote a vibrant O~arn~er of Commerce economy by providing opportunities, leadership and services to our tOt~e membership and contributing to the 200.~~qnnuaf ~anquet quality of life in our area." Sponsored by RSM. McGladrey Reservation Card Annual Banquet Iowa City Area "Passion: Thursday, January 29, 2004 Chamber of Commerce 2003 Annual Banquet Do What You Love; Name(s) of those attending: Thursday, January 29, 2004 Love What You Do." Passion is the difference between a Sheraton Iowa City Hotel Work-A-Holic who puts all of his or her time 210 South Dubuque Street into their "Job" and a Love-A-Holic who puts all of his or her enthusiasm, creativity Iowa City, Iowa and human spirit into their "Career. ' Social Hour 5:30 p.m. John Powers will offer simple but highly Firm Dinner 6:30 p.m. effective suggestions on how to immediately Address begin enriching your life in passionate and highly productive ways. Guest Speaker: John R. Powers List the individual names and company, as they should Comedic Motivational Speaker appear on the name badge. The name badge will serve as John R. Powers your ticket and will be available at the door. John Powers earned a Ph.D. degree in $45 per person Communications from Northwestern Reservations must be made by Please R.S.V.P. by January 23, 2004 University and was a professor of Speech & January 23, 2004 Performing Arts at Northeastern Illinois University. He is co-founder and president of The Powers of Motivation Institute and he is Please enclose your check for $45 per person the author of four best selling books, the to secure your reservations. most recent being, "The Junk Drawer, Late cancellations and no-shows will be billed. Comer Store, Front Porch Blues." Sponsored by Prior to his speaking career, John created Return to:Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and produced the Broadway musical, "Do P.O. Box 2358 Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Iowa City, Iowa 52244-2358 Up?" which ispresentlyplaying in overa dozen cities, tf you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Area Chamber office in advance at 319-337-9637. TO: City Council City Manager Department Directors FROM: Leigh Lewis, Finance RE: Capital Outlay Requests - FY05 Please note the attached list of capital outlay requests for FY2005. Due to a recent program change, a number of capital requests were incorrectly combined and/or summarized in the proposed budget book. Please refer to the attached listing for the proper detail of capital outlay requests, by division. These pages should be added to your proposed budget binder. 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 FY2005 Capital Outaly Requests - By Division - FY05 Page Department / Division Qty Description Budget 53 Police Patrol 8 7 MARKED & 1 UNMARKED SQUAD 177,500 7 REAR SEATS FOR SQUAD CARS 3,450 12 RADIO REPLACEMENT 31,620 7 CAGES FOR SQUAD CARS 4,599 18 HEADSETS FOR STX RADIOS 4,410 5 BICYCLES 3,750 4 SIDE CHAIRS 1,300 2 TASK CHAIRS 1,100 227,729 54 Criminal Investigation PORTABLE ALARM SYSTEM 4,200 4,200 54 Records and Identification BUILDING IMPROVEMENT-PAINT 915 2 TASK CHAIR 1,100 2,015 55 --mergency Communications Cent( 2 TASK CHAIRS 1,100 1,100 56 Fire Department 1 PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT 2,000 3 CHAIR, SIDE 1,000 1 VAN - 1 TON/PASSENGER 29,200 2 CAMERA, THERMAL IMAGING 20,000 4 PORTABLE RADIOS 14,000 1 SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR 12,000 2 RESCUE EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT 4,000 1 HOSE, SUPPLY & ATTACK 3,000 4 SCUBA WATER RESCUE EQUIPMENT 3,000 4 VALVE OPERATING EQUIPMENT 2,200 1 CAMERA & ACCESSORIES 1,750 1 DESK 600 1 DESK CHAIR 150 TRAINING FACILITY IMPROVMTS 2,500 1 TRENCH RESCUE SIMULATOR 4,000 FIRE TRAINING EQUIPMENT 1,500 100,900 59 Building Inspection 2 PORTABLE RADIO 1,600 1,600 60 Shelter Oper & Admin PVC FLOOR-SUPERVISORS OFFICE 550 2 TASK CHAIRS 1,320 I KENNEL CAGE GATES 1,200 3,070 -1- FY2005 Capital Outaly Requests - By Division - FY05 Page Department I Division Qty Description Budget 61 Streets Division CRACK-SEAL PROGRAM 40,000 2 LEAF BOXES 9,000 1 HOT PATCHER-RECLAIMER 23,650 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT 63,000 135,650 65 Mass Transit Oper 1 STEAM CLEANER 5,000 5,000 71 Library CATALOG SOFTWARE 14,000 CHILDRENS LIBRARY MATERIALS 66,866 ADULT LIBRARY MATERIALS 362,664 RFID TAGS 34,500 478,030 72 Library Special Revenue 2 LAPTOP 4,000 FICTION ON TAPE 10,000 14,000 77 Parks Division ANNUAL TREE/SHRUB REPLACEMENT 4,500 TRASH RECEPTACLE REPLACEMENT 5,250 DRINKING FOUNTAIN 3,750 1 MULTI-SILT OVERSEEDER 9,900 1 SKIDSTEER RAKE A~-i-ACHMENT 7,200 1 PRESSURE WASHER 3,100 1 PICNIC TABLE & GRILL REPLACEMENT 1,635 2 EQUIPMENT TARPS - CITY PARK RIDES 1,650 36,985 78 Recreation EXHAUST IMPROVEMENT 14,500 1 DARK ROOM ENLARGER 900 POOL SURFACE REPAIRS 8,000 1 CHEMICAL FEED SYSTEM 3,000 2 POOL CONTROL SYSTEM 14,000 3 DIVING BOARD 9,000 3 CASH MONITORING SYSTEM 15,000 TILE REGROUTING 13,000 TILE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 3,000 I HVAC CONTROLS 20,000 1 SPEC. OLYMPICS SPORTS EQUIP. 300 1 GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT 300 1 TABLE TENNIS TABLE 1,800 1 FOOSBALL TABLE 600 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 4,000 TURF IRRIGATION 12,000 1 LINE PAINTER 4,000 SOCCER NETS & FLAGS 1,300 CEILING TILE 3,000 1 GAME ROOM EQUIPMENT 1,000 128,700 -2- FY2005 Capital Outaly Requests - By Division - FY05 Page Department ! Division Qty Description Budget 79 Cemetery Division CONCRETE FLOOR 5,000 TREE/SHRUB REPLACEMENTS 1,659 1 ROADWAY GATE 1,000 7,659 80 Senior Center 1 DIGITAL CAMERA 500 500 81 CBD Maintenance ANNUAL FIXTURE REPLACEMENT 4,000 ANNUAL SURFACE REPAIRS 4,000 ANNUAL TREE/SHRUB REPLACEMENT 3,500 8 TRASH RECEPTACLES 8,320 4 ASH URNS 1,900 8 TRASH RECEPT DEFLECTOR RING 1,648 23,368 81 Forestry Division CONTRACTED TREE PLANTING 6,000 100 SEEDLING PLANTING 2,500 CHAIN SAW 650 POWER POLE PRUNER 625 9',775 86 C.D.B.G. Metro Entitlement 5 OFFICE FURNITURE 3,000 5 MICRO-COMPUTER 4,500 LAND ACQUISITION 200,000 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 175,000 2 OFFICE FURNITURE 1,000 383,500 87 H.O.M.E. Program LAND ACQUISITION 225,000 BUILDING IMPROVEMENT 278,057 503,057 88 Planning & Comm Dev Admin 1 FLAT FILE 835 835 90 JCCOG - Rural Transport 1 ON-STREET TRAFFIC COUNTERS 2,500 2,500 92 Neighborhood Services MISC CONTRACTED IMPROVEMENTS 15,000 15,000 95 Human Relations 1 CHAIR 550 550 96 Finance Administration 1 DESK CHAIR 700 700 -3- FY2005 Capital Outaly Requests - By Division - FY05 Page Department ! Division Qty Description Budget 97 Treasury 1 DESK CHAIR 800 800 98 Document Services 1 MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE 2,000 1 MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,000 4,000 99 Government Buildings CARPET/FLOORING REPLACEMENT 3,000 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING 3,000 6,000 107 Water Operations SECURITY IMPROVS - CONTRACTED 100,000 SECURITY IMPROVS - NON CONTRACTED 75,000 EPA SPILL PREVENTION/CONTROL 65,000 1 HOT WATER POWER WASHER & HOSE 7,000 WATER DISTRIB. BLDG IMPROVEMENTS 2,000 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT 125,000 EMERGENCY WATER REPAIRS 10,000 1 TRUCK 15,000 1 PUMP 2,500 1 SAW 1,500 1 GENERATOR 1,200 METER EXCHANGE PROGRAM 60,000 WATER METERS 175,000 1 RADIO EQUIPMENT 700 1 SPRAY TECH PAINT BOOTH 2,000 641,900 110 Wastewater Oper SAFETY EQUIP UPGRADE & REPAIR 12,000 LAB EQUIPMENT 10,000 NORTH PLANT BUILDING IMPROV 25,000 NORTH PLANT FACILITY REPAIR 75,000 INFLOW & INFILTRATION REPAIR 50,000 LIFT STATION STRUCTURE REPAIR 20,000 PROCESS INSTRUMENTS REPAIR 55,000 METER READING EQUIP 100,000 SAMPLING EQUIPMENT 7,500 SOUTH PLANT BUILDING MAINT 25,000 TRANSFORMER CONTAINMENT 50,000 CHIP SEAL ROADS 10,000 LANDSCAPING 5,000 FACILITY REPAIRS 50,000 494,500 115 Airport Oper ASPHALT OVERLAY 7,000 7,000 -4- FY2005 Capital Outaly Requests - By Division - FY05 Page Department / Division Qty Description Budget 116 Landfill Oper WATER SUPPLY UPGRADE 15,000 LANDSCAPING 5,000 EQUIPMENT UPGRADES 25,000 FACILITY EQUIPMENT REPAIRS 5,000 RECYCLE AREA PAVING 20,000 COMPOST AREA CHIP & SEAL 4,000 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 10,000 2 RECYCLE ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS 6,000 1 HHW HANDLING EQUIPMENT 5,000 1 MONITORING INSTRUMENTS 3,000 98,000 120 BTC Admin & Oper 1 17" STUDIO MONITOR 1,325 3 GS POWER PCS 9,000 10,325 122 BTC Equip Repl Res 3 TRIPODS 3,300 3,300 128 Parking Division PARKING METERS 25,000 3 RECEIPT PRINTERS 4,800 29,800 132 Equipment Repl Reserve 1 AUTOMOBILES 17,200 14 TRUCKS 816,800 4 TRACTORS 83,200 4 OTHER VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT 122,600 1,039,800 133 Info. Tech. Services CONTRACTED ELECTRICAL IMPROVS 3,500 ITS AREA REMODEL ,1,500 WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT 1,500 SERVER UPGRADES 25,000 SOFTWARE UPGRADES 25,000 OFFICE FURNITURE 500 1 PC 1,800 1 LARGE DISPLAY 700 RECABLE CIVIC CENTER LOWER LEVEL 17,500 NETWORKING AREA REMODEL 2,500 1 DATA COMM EQUIPMENT 15,000 94,500 -5- FY2005 Capital Outaly Requests - By Division - FY05 Page Department / Division Qty Description Budget 134 ITS Repl Reserve 1 UPS 2,350 1 MICROCOMPUTER 6,100 35 PRINTERS 82,240 15 DATA COMM EQUIPMENT 7,025 16 EDP MONITOR/DISPLAY 3,950 5 OTHER EDP HARDWARE 20,500 122,165 134 Police Computer Repl Reserve 15 MICRO COMPUTER 28,700 11 PRINTERS 8,580 4 DATA COMM EQUIPMENT 625 5 EDP MONITORS 5,600 2 MISC EDP HARDWARE 1,000 44,505 135 Central Services- Photocopying PHOTOCOPIERS 45,000 45,000 -6- City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 7, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Kant, Clt'y Clerk RE: Agenda Items for January 21 Joint Meeting Johnson County will be hosting the next joint meeting of the City Councils of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty; the Iowa City Community School Board, and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, January 21. Please forward any agenda items to me no later than Tuesday, January 13. The meeting is scheduled to last about two hours. Because of time constraints items will be reviewed by the Mayor prior to submission. A complete agenda will be available in your packet preceding the meeting. our friends and neighbors to come sample a little 228 S, Clinton Street Thursday, January 15th from 4:00 to 6:00pm We want to make more than coffee in your community. We'd like to make a difference. That's why we proudly support Arts Iowa City. Architect John F. Shaw 314 S~fl COU~ December 31, 2003 52245 Phone Iowa City City Council 319.338.4344 City Hall Fa~ 410 East Washington Street 319,338 4346 Iowa City, IA 52240 shawarch~mchsi.com Re: Engle~ Civio Theatre Dear Council Members: We are writing to request that an agenda item be scheduled at the next council meeting to consider ingress/egress, right-of-way and fire safety concerns at the al- ley directly south of the Englert Theatre. We have asked the City to allow the placement of three concrete landings in the alley outside each of three exit doors at the back of the theatre. The proposed landings will impede vehicles from parking tight to the building, thus preventing the inadvertent blocking of the exterior exits at the Englert. The City recently denied our request to place these landings. However, we believe it to be critical to ensure that exit ways at the back of the theatre remain free and clear at all times. Accordingly, we would appreciate a chance to discuss this impor- tant issue with the Council at the next possible council meeting. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully, Architect, Englil~c~ivic Theatre Matthew J. Hayek Member, Englert Civic Theatre Board of Directors Marian Karr From: Dale Helling Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:11 AM To: 'Mark Patton' Cc: *City Council Subject: RE: can we build housing for hourly workers? Hr. Patton, Thank you for yeur email communication te the City Council of behalf of Habitat for Humanity regarding sites for affordable heusing and CDBG/HOHE funding criteria. Yeur message will be ferwarded te Council members and will be formally accepted as part ef Ceuncil's censent agenda at the next regular Council meeting. Dale Helling Assistant City Hanager cc. Kathi Jehansen Administrative Assistant --- Original Message ..... From: Mark Patton [mailto:markpatton22@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 3:26 PH To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: can we build housing for hourly workers? Dear Council Members, Please find attached a letter detailing cencerns of the RFP for the upcoming CDBG/HOHE reund. We want you to be aware efa developing situation which could lead to the end ef Habitat for Humanity's ability to build homes in mest parts ef Iowa City. Thank yeu for yeur attentien te this matter. Peace, Hark Patten Executive Directer 337.8949 Check yeur PC fer viruses with the FREE HcAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid-3963 *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** IMPORTANT: De net open attachments frem unrecognized senders January 5, 2004 To: City Council members Re: Upcoming planning matter Dear Council Members: Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has constructed 28 homes over its nine-year life. We have recently upgraded the designs of houses to be built this year which will be much more attractive than in the past (1.5 story Cape Cod design). One other significant change is that we are able to build garages with our homes when required by covenants. We now face a serious dilemma here in Iowa City: we have received word we may not be able to purchase any additional lots in the Southeast section of the city due to concems from the school district about bringing in more low/moderate income children to schools in that area. A review of the FY05 applicant guide to Iowa City CDBG and HOME Programs is particularly disturbing as new city recommendations suggest Housing projects that propose a location within elementary school districts that exceed the ICCSD an average of 20% low-moderate income enrollment may be denied for funding or support by the HCDC or City Council (a map shows more than 60% of the city below Interstate 80 would be excluded from housing development). We will have a very difficult, if not impossible, time building more homes in Iowa City unless something is done to secure building lots that are affordable. Currently, there are only two vacant residential building lots available for under $35,000 in the other parts of the city. And in order to keep our homes affordable for a working family the total selling price for a home should not be more than $65,000-$75,000! After this upcoming building season we will not have any lots in Iowa City in our inventory. Where are we to build? We request you consider four items in your upcoming planning session for consideration and possible adoption: 1) Creating some set aside for low/moderate income families in new residential subdivisions that are proposed. Without some provision in new subdivisions, few families earning under $75,000 will be able to afford to purchase a home. Without some thought to include the needs of all the income groups in the city's long-term housing plan, all service workers and blue collar families will be forced to either rent their entire lives or they will have to live elsewhere and commute into Iowa City. 2) Authorize city staff be given authority to assist in the identification and procurement of scattered site lots for 1-2 family home construction with some discretion for nonconfomfing or undersized lots. 3) A pledge to work cooperatively with the county in any future discussions of developments around the edge of the city to include a set-aside of some lots for home ownership for Iow/moderate income families (i.e. family of four earning under $40,135 per year). 4) Investigation of the possibility for the use of a residential TIF (which requires a set-aside for low/moderate income families) in future developments. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is committed to working with the major employers and lenders in town to create housing for those earning $8-$20 per hour. The families we select all have been at their jobs at least 12 months. Our families become homeowners only after 250-400 hours of donated "sweat equity". They also take on a mortgage of between $60,000-$65,000 over 20 years. We need your assistance to help create the Amehcan Dream for workers in this community. Habitat does not offer a handout, only a hand up in the form of affordable housing. We all know that a home is not just a place to sleep but it is place to raise kids in a secure environment without fear of rent increases or eviction. It is a place to maintain as an inheritance for one's family and it can also be a major savings account for retirement. A home is a family's security in many ways. We would be happy to discuss further ways to meet the housing needs of the working family. We look forward to a positive and growing relationship with the City government. Sincerely, Mark Patton Brad Langguth Executive Director Board President PATV Public Access Television, ~ )'our Neighborhood Network FROM I tiE BO/IRO OF OIRECTOI 2-22-03 Dear council members, I want to inform you at this time that Ren& Paine, our director, will be leaving PATV in the spring. She has bcca with our organization for many years and should be given credit for forming it into the success that it is today. She will be missed. VVe, the board, have begun a national search for our next director and we look forward to interviewing many candidates. Although its hard to imagine what the future will bring, we intend to find that ram person who can not only lead us through the challenges of new technology, but also protect and nurture this very important vehicle of fi'ee speech in our community. Tom Nothnagle, chairman of the board of PATV 206 Lafayette St. · Iowa City, Iowa 52240 · Phone 338-7035 Fax338-8456 · patvGavalon.net · http'~/www, patv.tv Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr I 0 -08-°4 I From:Dale Helling IP20 Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 10:32 AM To: 'Alexis Park Inn & Suites' Cc.' *City Council Subject: RE: Airport Budget Support Jay & Mary Honeck, Thank you for your email to the City Council. Your message will be forwarded to Council and will be formally received as part of an upcoming Council meeting agenda, Dale Helling Assistant City Manager ..... Original Message ..... From: Alexis Park Inn & Suites [rnailto:AlexisParklnn~mchsi.com] Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 11:47 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Airport Budget Support Dear Council Members, Re: The Airport Budget I am writing to support the "taxiway asphalt overlay" item in the proposed Iowa City budget. This essential maintenance procedure has been proposed -- and omitted -- from the budget for too many years, and it simply cannot be delayed any longer. As an airport user since 1997, we have watched the airport taxiways and runways on the North side of the airport deteriorate to the point where we must now taxi around open areas of stone and gravel. Propellers costing upwards of $5000 apiece, and paint and fiberglass parts worth from $5000 - $15,000, are now in jeopardy every time a plane taxis. Will the City be liable for this damage when it occurs? (This is not an exaggeration. We have already sustained a prop strike on our aircraft that luckily occurred near the tip of the propeller, in an area that could be filed out by our mechanic. Had this stone hit the prop closer to the hub, we would have been looking at buying a new propeller.) Asphalt overlay -- basically the same stuff you spread on an asphalt driveway every 24 to 36 months -- has not been applied in many years, and must be done as soon as the weather permits. Unfortunately, by omitting this cheap, essential maintenance year after year, there are now areas where slurry coating will not completely resolve the problem. By being "Penny-wise and Pound-foolish" for so long, the only true "fix" now is to apply asphalt patch to the worst areas of open gravel, and then slurry coat the whole area. Our airport -- the finest General Aviation airport in the Midwest -- has been developed with the sweat, effort and financial support of Iowa Citians for over eight decades. This facility as it stands today would cost many tens of millions of dollars to build -- yet requires only a tiny amount of annual funding to maintain, thanks to the fine workmanship and dedication of the original builders. Surely we can find a few thousand dollars to maintain what our predecessors worked so hard to create? 12/29/03 Page 2 of 2 While I'm at it, let me mention what the airport means to us, personally. As the new owners of the Midwest's only aviation themed, luxury suites hotel, we have obviously staked our lives and professional careers on the continued existence of this fine airport. It is safe to say that the Alexis Park Inn & Suites would have been converted to apartments -- or bulldozed -- were it not for our enthusiastic support of the Iowa City Airport. In our first 15 months of operation, we have attracted pilots from all over the world to Iowa City. Pilots from 24 states, and from as far away as New Zealand and Great Britain, have come to Iowa City for the sole purpose of staying at our inn. While those pilots were in Iowa City, they obviously dined, shopped, and enjoyed the wonderful social life that Iowa City has to offer -- none of which would have been possible without a safe, well-maintained airport. Please do the right thing, and maintain this fine facility in the upcoming years and decades. Thanks for listening, and for your continued support of this fine facility. Sincerely, Jay & Mary Honeck Owners/Innkeepers The Alexis Park Inn & Suites www,AlexisPark!n n.com "Your Aviation Destination" 12/29/03 IP21 Marian Karr From: Dale Helling Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 10:37 AM To: 'Forrest Holly' Cc: AlexisParklnn@mchsi.com; Lucille Gregory; *City Council Subject: RE: Iowa City airport improvements Mr. Holly, Thank you for your email to the City Council. Your message will be forwarded to Council and will be formally received as part of an upcoming meeting agenda. Dale Helling Assistant City Manager ..... Original Message ..... From: Forrest Holly [mailto:fmholly@attglobal.net] Sent: Friday, December 26, 2003 6:56 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: AlexisParkInn@mchsi.com; Lucille Gregory Subject: Iowa City airport improvements Dear Council Members; I am writing to express my support for the airport Asphalt Overlay item in the proposed city budget. As a regular user of the airport since 1984, I've seen the taxiway surfaces get worse and worse, to the point that one now has to be careful to avoid the rough spots while taxiing to runway 25. Props don't like rocks! While I'm at it, I'll just mention that the airport has been a very important resource for me in my professional career in Iowa City since 1984. As an engineering faculty member at the UI from '82 through '03, I used the airport on a weekly basis for travel connected with externally funded projects, and academic committee work around the country - especially when I was Department Chair and then Associate Dean. I now work as an independent engineering consultant, and am heavily involved in national committee work as a member of the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examination Board, so I continue to use the airport for business trips several times a month. One of the reasons I have decided to remain in Iowa City for my consulting activity is the accessibility and quality of the airport facility, especially the opportunity to keep it hangared. I have owned two different single-engine airplanes based at Iowa City '84, and paid hanger rent since that time. I try to make as many of my fuel purchases as possible at the airport, "buying locally". My airplane use is about 40,000 miles each year, and about 65% of that is for business, the remainder being for family trips. I am a commercial pilot with instrument rating, and also a certified instrument flight instructor. ! Thanks for listening, and for your continued support of this valuable asset to the wonderful community of Iowa City. Forrest Holly Forrest M. Holly Jr., P.E. Holly and Associates 2010 Ridgeway Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 USA hollywater (at) attglohal.net http://pws.prserv.net/hollywater 2 Marian Karr From: Dale Helling Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 3:37 PM To: 'Butler, John' Cc: *City Council; *City Clerk's Office Subject: RE: Iowa City Municipal Airport Hr. Butler, Thank you for corresponding with the Mayor and City Council. Your email message will be forwarded to Council and will be formally received as part of an upcoming Council meeting agenda. Dale Helling Assistant City Manager ..... Original Message ..... From: Butler, John [mailto:john-butler@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 2:37 PM To: ~council@iowa-city.org' Subject: Iowa City Municipal Airport Dear Mayer Lehman: Please share the comments I have provided below with the council. These concern the Iowa City Airport. As the owner of two aircraft hangered at the Iowa City Airport, I have several co~lents. First, the issue of how the IC Airport serves the co~unity. In my case, it is essential for my federally-funded research {$300,000/year) that I be able to regularly fly to ~nes, Ia; Clay Center Nebraska; Brooking S.D with my personnel for the collection of biological samples that are returned the same day to my lab. There is no commercial air service to these areas and if there was, my research program could not afford the to use it.The IC Airport is currently more convenient than Green Castle and the later does not offer an approved instrument approach. There are also fixed-wing air ambulances that utilize the airport and several charter flights deliver patients or visitors. The field is used in the fall by many who attend the Iowa football games and by many regional "docs" who attend 1-2 day continuing education conferences at the medical school. Second, there are things that can be done to reduce the economic burden on taxpayers. The IC airport definitely does not need an airport manager!!! This is even more true since hanger rent is now paid directly te the city and renter must provide hanger insurance. The local FBO {field base operator) is certainly able te manage anything that needs te be managed and at ne cost te the city. Green Castle airport thrives with absolutely ne outside funding. Furthermore, it manages to re-surface runways and taxiways which apparently IC cannot afford te do. I'm net a lawyer, but I wonder if Iowa City can afford lawsuits that might be filed against it by owners of two million dollar corporate jets that land and are damaged by holes in the runway or taxiways? If you can fork out on average a million/year for such a purpose, than I have no problem with your budget. Those are just a few of the thoughts I would like to share. I selfishly need. the airport and presume there are others who do so also. If I were running the show I would make the changes that I have suggested. If Iowa City decides to close the airport, I'm sure that Coralville will be happy to replace it in much the same manner in which they have built the Coralridge Mall and brought a Lowes into the area while Iowa City p ........ in their shoes as usual. Hope these thoughts are useful. J.E. Butler, Professor, scientist and pilot [ 01-08-04 Thank you for your generous support of the 2003 Iowa City Jazz Festival. Last years Festival was a huge success and we are already busy planning for next year. Have a happy Holiday Season and don't forget us in 2004: And everyone at the IowalCity Jazz Fest Our records indicate that '~._. ~ ~~~ ~r' 2..C-~ ~ Cash an~lo~/S"~ In-Kind To the 2003 Iowa City Jazz Festival Message Page 1 of ! Marian Karr From: Mike White [mwhite@ammanagement. net] IP24 Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 11:04 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Southgate Subdivision I realize that there were many people in my neighborhood last night speaking of the proposed subdivision that Southgate is planning south of the Pepperwood subdivision. The comments that I feel concern me most are those of the residents that feel the issue of whether or not the garages are what makes a neighborhood more community friendly. This could not be more wrong. The Pepperwood community is what I would consider a community friendly neighborhood, yet many of the same complaints the residents have concerning garages are not what they have in their current neighborhood. My house at 1007 Briar has a garage that extends past the front of the fascia of my house. My neighbors house is the same exterior plan as mine. Driving through the neighborhood there are many houses that are of this style. This style is a more modern design than many homes that have the garages that extend out no further than the front fascia. To me, the city is attempting to dictate the architecture of homes to be built in the city instead of letting potential buyers make that decision. If the people buying the homes do not have a problem with the style, why should the city so long as they fall within current building codes? The peninsula project would be one example. The city had input with what they wanted in that community; however, the sales are not meeting the expectations that were set for the development. Obviously there are many reasons for this, one of which is the buyers of properties in that price range are not wanting to invest in that type of home. One of the things that struck me as amazing is how people have said that they want more windows to the front of houses so that they can see human activity. That is exactly opposite of what most of us want. When we are at home we want to be allowed a certain amount of privacy. I applaud the city staff for working with Southgate to make improvements to the original plan. My back yard is adjacent to the new subdivision and I appreciate the green space and the water features that this project has. I know that it will change our neighborhood, but am happy that we will not be seeing straight streets with 60 foot lot lines and no amenities. Southgate is willing to change but they are being forced to change the homes designs to make it more agreeable to people who are not going to the ultimate buyers. The ultimate buyers are the ones who should have the loudest opinion, but unfortunately are not heard until the time comes to make the decision. Iowa City has seen improvement over the last few years, but I would prefer if more residents would choose to stay in Iowa City rather than move to Coralville or North Liberty over a garage issue. Southgate should be allowed to go forward and let the buyers make the ultimate decision. Mike White 1007 Briar Drive Iowa City 1/7/04 DRAFT MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DECEMBER 10, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kevin Boyd, Craig Gustaveson, Judith Klink, Margaret Loomer, Nancy Ostrognai, Matt Pacha, A1 Stroh, Sarah Walz, John WestefeId STAFF PRESENT: Mike Moran, Terry Robinson, Terry Trueblood FORMAL ACTION TAKEN Moved by Bovd, seconded by Gustaveson~ to approve the November 12~ 2003 minutes as written. Unanimous. Moved by Gustavesom seconded by Boyd~ to approve the Recreation Division Fees and Charges for FY05 and tentative proposals for FY06 and FY07 as proposed. Unanimous. Moved by Bovd~ seconded by Klink~ to establish the Waterworks Prairie Park Development and Waterworks Prairie Park to Foster Road Connector Trail proiects as the commission's number one prioritw in view of strong enthusiastic public support~ safety concerns, and grants received, with the caveat that the commission will cease to prioritize the department's C.I.P. proiects until such time as a park and recreation master plan is completed. Moved by Klink~ secouded by Boyd~ to elect Matt Pacha as Chair and Craig Gustaveson as Vice Chair for 2004. Unanimous. FY05 RECREATION DIVISION FEES & CHARGES A listing of the Recreation Division's fees and charges proposed for FY2005 and tentative proposals for FY06 and FY07 was provided to the commission. Trueblood reported fee increases are proposed for FY05, most of which were identified last year as tentative. A number of fee increases have been bumped up more than tentatively proposed in view of the recent revenue report. The end result is that 38.56 percent of the Recreation Division's budget will be supported by non-property tax revenue. Trueblood stated in order to achieve the 40 percent self-imposed goal, fees would have be increased to generate an additional $33,000 or expenses would need to be reduced by $83,000. He noted there have been a few years when the Recreation Division non-property tax revenue was slightly lower than 40 percent. Trueblood referred to the memo he sent to the City Manager regarding the FY03 revenue shortfall. Staff has been working to determine where and why revenue projections were short, and is in the process of amending its FY04 and FY05 budget requests and revenue estimates. Trueblood noted the Recreation Division's FY03 expenditures are also down. He stated it is becoming more and more difficult to achieve the self-imposed goal as other expenses and competition continues to increase, making it difficult not to price the Recreation Division out of business. Pacha asked if there are any concerns regarding aquatic fees in light of area communities adding new leisure pools; staff acknowledged that this is a concern, and is one reason some of the fees were lowered last year. Moran stated that both North Liberty and Coralville are scheduled to open new swimming facilities next year. One advantage iowa City has is City Park pool, which has an ambiance that people like. The hardest hit facility may be the Recreation Center. Moran noted the last activity brochure was not mailed out, and staff is monitoring class enrollments to determine the effect. Boyd suggested a reminder to citizens when Parks and Recreation Commission December 10, 2003 Page 2 of 5 the activity brochure becomes available; Moran stated last August reminders were included in the water bills, delivered to area schools and mailed to people in Recreation Division's database, as well as media notices. Pacha stated there is less concern about meeting the 40 percent self-imposed goal, noting that at one time the goal was 45 percent. Gustaveson indicated some City Council members have been impressed that staffhas been able to achieve the 40 percent goal, especially when self-imposed and in light of things that have been happening citywide. Stroh stated demographics change, along ~vith the way people are entertained and the role of services that are beyond control. Moved by Gustaveson, seconded by Boyd~ to approve the Recreation Division Fees and Charges for FY05 and tentative proposals for FY06 and FY07 as proposed. Unanimous. C.I.P. AND PRIORITIES A listing of the proposed capital improvement projects for FY04-08 was included in the packet. Trueblood noted that at a previous meeting the commission had discussed submitting only their top two or three priorities. Also included in the packet was a memo from John Yapp regarding the "missing link" in the 13- mile Iowa River Corridor Trail system - the proposed trail connecting Foster Road to the Waterworks Prairie Park property. A representative of the Bicyclists of Iowa City addressed the commission last month requesting that this project be funded. This link would give access to miles of trails on the north side and would address the current unsafe usage of North Dubuque between the Butler Bridge and Taft Speedway. Trueblood noted this project ~vas #8 on the commission's previous priority list. Pacha asked if staff felt any of the non-prioritized projects should be bumped up. Trueblood referred to the Mercer Park ball field lighting project, noting the longer the project is delayed, the higher priority it will become. Klink asked for staffs thoughts about fronting a bond referendum during this time, noting the Recreation Center expansion project. Trueblood noted the School District's $39 million bond and the library's $18 million bond. He stated from staffs perspective at some point it will have to be decided whether or not to push for the leisure pool development project in view of everything going on in surrounding communities. Klink felt this decision should wait until after next summer to see what affect these other pools have. Pacha referred to the demographics as to how many leisure pools can be supported in a population area before they all suffer. Stroh noted the commission could concentrate on the trails and skate park projects and eliminate the leisure pool development project. He felt there didn't need to be three leisure pools, only one good one. Boyd stated the difference is that pools make revenue, but noted he would not support a referendum to build a leisure pool with three existing in surrounding communities. Klink noted thc pools in Europe are open air and surrounded by green spaces. She suggested moving the fences at City Park pool back on all sides. Gustaveson agreed this was a good idea and suggested also incorporating picnic tables and umbrellas. Stroh stated a master plan would give the commission some guidance. The commission wants more than a land use development plan; it wants a vision. Trueblood reported the master plan is not part of the City Manager's recommended budget, primarily due to funding cutbacks from the State. The City Manager cannot recommend any expenditures from any reserves until he knows what the State is going to do. Trueblood noted if the commission felt strongly that the master plan be funded it will need to go before the City Council to convince them. Pacha stated he was in favor of drafting a letter and requesting time at a Parks and Recreation Commission December 10, 2003 Page 3 of 5 City Council meeting. Stroh felt prioritization is a failed exercise, and that a master plan is even more important during difficult times. The commission should focus more than ever on what the public wants and this is impossible ~vithout a master plan. Boyd felt the Waterworks Prairie Park and trail connection projects are needed; work has begun on them and they should be prioritized over others. He felt if the City Council chose to, they could fund these projects. Pacha agreed, and felt the commission should send this recommendation forth to the City Council with the caveat that the commission cannot continue to prioritize the department's C.I.P. projects in the absence of a master plan. Boyd noted the community support, volunteer efforts and grant funds received for the Waterworks Prairie Park development. Moved by Boyd~ seconded by Klink, to establish the Waterworks Prairie Park Development and Waterworks Prairie Park to Foster Road Connector Trail projects as the commission's number one priority in view of strong enthusiastic public supporh safety concerns, and grants received, with the caveat that the commission will cease to prioritize the department's C.I.P. proiects until such time as a park and recreation master plan is completed. Unanimous. Walz felt it important to notify the BIC and other people who have a vested interest in these projects when this issue is placed on the City Council agenda. Pacha stated he would draft a letter to the City Council on behalf of the commission requesting time at a work session and/or formal meeting to discuss funding for the parks and recreation master plan. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2004 Stroh presented a slate of officers for 2004. Moved by Klink~ seconded by Boyd~ to elect Matt Pacha as Chair and Craig Gustaveson as Vice Chair for 2004. Unanimous. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MEMBER - AL STROH Tmeblood expressed gratitude to Stroh for his eight years of service on the commission and presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation. He noted staff appreciated his efforts, sense of humor and willingness to give his input on especially tough issues. Stroh indicated he enjoyed his time on the commission. He recognized the commission for its hard work, for taking its duties seriously and trying to do the right thing. COMMISSION TIME Klink noted she received complaints about dogs off-leash in Hickory Hill Park. Walz expressed appreciation to staff and Russ Bennett for their assistance with the prairie seed-planting event held this past weekend at Waterworks Prairie Park. It was a great success and she received a lot of e- mail from people who were happy to help and from others who wished they had been able to help. Klink n~ted the recent weather has been perfect for the seeds to flourish. Loomer expressed her appreciation to staff for having a neighborhood meeting to discuss how the neighborhood would like to develop Miller-Orchard Park. Stroh noted he did the math on the recent deer kill, which amounted to $500 per animal or $12 per pound. He stated the City could have donated T-bones to people and saved money. Parks and Recreation Commission December 10, 2003 Page 4 of 5 CHAIR'S REPORT Pacha expressed appreciation to Stroh for his insight on topics, especially during challenging situations, to Walz and Klink for their work on the Waterworks Prairie Park project, and to the commission for their vote of confidence in electing him as Chair for 2004. Pacha reported the issue regarding the proposed tree ordinance change submitted by John Nolan may be on next month's agenda. The Commission needs to determine whether or not they support this change and forward its recommendation to the City Council. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Trueblood reported on the following: FY03 Revenue Shortfall He referred to the memo sent to the City Manager for details, but indicated staff is still working on it. He indicated to the commission that staff "dropped the ball" in some ways, acknowledging that the revenue picture was not monitored as closely as it should have been. Staff is reviewing the 28-E agreement with the School District for use of Mercer Pool to determine if the amount paid last year was sufficient. The fee was based on a square footage basis for utilities, which may not be the correct formula. Also, the low-income discounts may be getting out of hand. Staff will review the low-income policy and any recommended changes will be brought to the commission for action. College Green Park Li~,htin~ A memo was included in the packet listing the expenditures for light repair. Project Green's original park design included cast aluminum/metal light poles, but were replaced with fiberglass posts due to costs. People frequently shake the poles, causing the filament and/or globe to break; replacement costs are quite high, and occur regularly. Cell Phone Towers There are 39 total cell phone towers in the Iowa City area; 14 inside the City limits, none on City property. A copy of the City Code regarding cell phone towers was distributed. Placement of a tower in a park requires a recommendation from the conmaission. Miller/Orchard Park Meeting Attendance was disappointing, but the meeting went well. A survey will be distributed to the neighborhood as to what they feel is important to include in the park. Another meeting will be held mid-January. Dog Park Meeting A 40-acre parcel of city-owned property near the landfill is being tentatively considered for a dog park. A meeting ~vas held to allow area residents the opportunity to hear about plans and ask questions. While notices were sent to 31 residents, and newspaper coverage was quite good, only six people attended. All voiced concerns; none were in favor of the project. Parks and Recreation comrmssion December 10, 2003 Page 5 of 5 Sand Prairie Staff met with Amy Bouska and Karen Dawes, who head up the Sand Prairie organization. Another meeting is scheduled for next week and will include a specialist in prairie restoration. The Sand Prairie group may be willing to help pay for a management plan. Aquatics Supervisor Dirk Wilkins from New Mexico has been hired and will be starting mid-January. Ames Referendum A referendum for $23 million to construct a recreation facility in Ames, Iowa ',vas defeated soundly; it needed 60% approval and only received 43%. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Stroh~ seconded by Boyd, to adiourn. Unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.