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IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 CITY OF IOW~I CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 18, 1997 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from City Architect to City ManagedCouncil: Replacement Memorandum from City Clerk: Iowa League of Cities Conference Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator to Meeting with Sally Stutsman Response Letter from Parking Systems Manager to Nancy Davin: [attached - letter from Nancy Davin - previously distributed] Library Roof City 'Manager; Parking Ticket 27ol/ Neighborhood Council of Iowa City Meeting Minutes -April 10, 1997 Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes - June 16, 1997 Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes - July 7, 1997 Release: Market Music Release: Public Input on Proposed Trail Plan for Hickory Hill Park Release: First Avenue Paving and Storm Sewer Improvements Project Release: Arson Prevention Release: Fire Cause Update Release: Community Profile Agenda: July 17 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting ~7~ City of Iowa City NIEMORA DUM Date: July 14, 1997 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Pending Development Issues An application submitted by Brad Houser, on behalf of property owner University Baptist Church, to rezone 3.09 acres located at 1850 W. Benton Street from Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (RM-12) to High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (RM-44). An application submitted by H & O LLC, on behalf of property owner Norwood C. Louis, to rezone 3.66 acres located at 500 Foster Road from Interim Development Single-Family Residential Zone (IDRS) to Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone (OPDH-12). An application submitted to Johnson County by Henrietta M. & Donald K. Wood for a conditional use permit to allow a golf course expansion for 50 acres of property located near the intersection of Taft Avenue & Herbert Hoover Highway. An applicaiion submitted to Johnson County by James R. Anderson, Stephen T. Bender and Thomas J. Bender to rezone 46.86 acres located on the west side of Prairie Du Chien Road NE, approximately 1/4 mile north of its intersection with Newport Road, from Suburban Residential (RS3) to Suburban Residential (RS). jw/mem/sa-devel.doc Date: To: City of Iowa City EMORANDUM July 15, 1997 Steve Arkins/City Council From: Jim Schoenfelder Re: Library Roof Replacement It is my understanding from the Council work session July 14, 1997 that concerning the Library roof replacement direction was given to: Proceed with a bidding process as would normally occur rather than an emergency procurement, with the public hearing set for July 29, 1997. B. Bid all three options presented by the consulting engineer those being: o A 2-ply APP modified bitumen roof over the entire library. Estimated at $165,000. A fully adhered single ply TPO membrane over the entire library. Estimated at $158,000. A fully adhered single ply TPO membrane over the upper level roofs of the library and a single ply ballasted TPO membrane over the two lower roofs slated for future possible expansion. Estimated at $174,000. CC: Dale Helling Susan Craig Rick Fosse tp2-2js.doc City of iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: July 17, 1997 Mayor and City Council Members Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Iowa League of Cities Conference I received more information on the upcoming conference in Davenport. Please let me know if you plan on attending. The early bird discounted registration deadline is August 24 but I encourage you to let me know as soon as possible if you need lodging. from throughout Iowa will take place in Davenport, ome experience Mississippi Magic at the League's 99th Annual Conference & Exhibit! The magic of learning, the magic of sharing and the unparalleled magic of meeting new officials September 24~26, 1997. You can hear informative and inspirational speakers, attend educational workshops, discover innovative products and services in our exhibit hall or network with city officials from across the state. Most importantly, you'll discover how to make some magic in your own city. Keynote Rddress Carolyn Warner President, Corporate Education Consulting, Inc. Political volatility, global competition, government downsizing, the changing work force -- these and other factors are redefining how business will be done in the future. Based on John Gardner's pioneering leadership research, Carolyn challenges public sector managers to rethink leadership and to chart both personal and organizational action plans for enhancing leadership potential. Ms. Warner was the first non-educator elected to the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona in 1974; she held that post for 12 years. She is national treasurer of Jobs for America's Graduates, a Congressional appointee to the National Skill Standards Board, and a Presidential appointee to the White House Conference on Small Business. Ms. Warner is the winner of the National YWCP, Racial Justice Award and was named Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of State Boards of Education. Events Pre-Conference Workshop - Qood ~ouemrnent & the Council-Manager Concept in Iowa. As the issues and challenges facing cities have changed, the meaning of good gouemment has evolved and the council-manager concept has responded. Iowa's local leaders continue to face tough challenges and interesting opportunities as they strive to provide good government to their citizens. Welcome Reception - We open the conference with a reception in the exhibit hall. Enjoy this informal opportunity to visit with other city officials, meet first time delegates and learn what's new from our exhibitors. ~!l-Star Community ~wards - The All-Star Awards will be highlighted at a special recognition luncheon. V/inning programs will star in a video presentation. Learning Center Reception - Thursday afternoon, delegates will enjoy an opportunity to network with city officials during a reception at Bettendorf's new Learning Campus. The Learning Campus is a cultural complex comprising the Family Museum of Arts C, Sciences, the newly renovated public library and lovely green space. ~nnual Business Meeting - Friday morning, delegates will elect Executive Board directors and officers as well as adopt 1998 legislative objectives. In accordance with the League's Constitution, the mayor or approved alternate of each city in attendance is allowed one vote on each agenda item. Closing Brunch - The speaker for our closing brunch will be an appropriate finish to three days of Mississippi Magic. ~ Touch of Magic in Merlin, brought to you by Merlin Swanson, will get you on the road filled with laughter, enlightenment and a message to long remember. t!q!qx~ '~a[uinR Er Pricing Clser Fees - Cities are frequently confronted with decisions regarding the best way to deliver services. Pricing user fees is a key component of this critical decision making process. This workshop will provide guidance in all the factors you need to include to make viable comparisons. Speaker; Mark Abrahams, Abrahams Group, Framingham, Massachusetts. Conflict Management - You never know when conflict will arise-- it could be dissension among council members, staff unrest in labor negotiations or an angry citizen. Attend this session and learn helpful hints about dealing with stressful and sometimes dangerous conflict situations, Speaker: Dr. Gregory Buntz, Iowa Peace Institute. Funding Local Government - The Iowa General /~ssembly approved a review of funding for local government. P, panel will discuss legislative intent of the study proposal and the probable issues to be brought to the committee. Benchmarkin§ ~ Performance !vleasures - You've planned, chosen projects and developed the budget. How do you measure your progress? Get a yardstick at this workshop. Getting Citizens Involved in Local Government - The trash gets picked up and police enforce the law, but many city dwellers don't realize which services cities provide. This workshop will provide ways for you to get them more involved. Moderator: Jim Pierce, Davenport City/~dministrator. Fire Departments P, ren't Just Fighting Fires i~ny More - The Davenport Fire Department's arson investigation unit, composed of firefighters cross-trained as police officers, has a 95 percent conviction rate in arson trials. Learn how they do it. Speakers: Fire Marshal Jim Carpenter and Investigator Melanie VThitchelo. Don't Get Trapped in ~/our Personnel Files - Learn the necessary guidelines to determine what should be kept in personnel records and who can put items into these important files. Speaker: Daryl P,. Moore. SPHR, Davenport director of human resources. lli:~IP ~tmy and to of bayou Mark Pittman will his amazinl~ psychic Davenport director of human resources. Access Local Government/Iowa - Iowa is developing a sub-net of Access Local Government, a private on-line service for local government officials. City officials in Iowa can use it to get plugged into what is happening in cities nationwide and get the latest information from Iowa message boards and libraries. Come learn how you can get involved. Demonstrations will run throughout the day so you can see what the excitement is all about. Speaker: Marc Shapiro, manager of state league programs, National League of Cities, Electric Deregulation - Proposals for restructuring the electric utility industry have included calls for "leveling the playing field." These calls often include myths about the supposed advantages that municipal utilities have over private power companies, and suggestions for why these advantages should be eliminated. This workshop will review the effect restructuring could have on municipal utilities. Census 2000 - Before you know it, it will be time to conduct the next decennial census. U.S. Census Bureau representatives will let you know what you can do to prepare for this count. Speakers: Ben Arzu, partnership specialist, and Matthew Milbrodt, geographer. Telecommunications - This year's legislative session will prove vital to cities as we struggle to maintain control of public rights of way. Educating citizens and legislators about this valuable asset will be crucial for the 1998 legislative'session. This workshop will give you ideas about how to accomplish this goal and update you on what's happening with telecommunications policy. Land Use Planning, Urban Sprawl ~x/~,nnexation - These three items are real hot buttons in many parts of the state. This session will bring proponents and opponents of urban growth for a lively, informative discussion. Speakers: Tom Sanchez, ISU Department of Community and Regional Planning, Steve McCann, City Development Board, Senator O. Gene Maddox and Representative Ed Fallon. Crime Free Multi-Housing Project - The Davenport Crime Prevention Division is working with landlords to reduce crime in multi-family housing by discouraging criminal elements from targeting and moving into multi- housing units. Whether your city has apartments, duplexes, or other multi-housing units, this workshop will fill you in on the training programs that get the job done. Speaker: Sergeant Verne Rennacker, Davenport Police Department. Small Cities Track The following workshops are intended to be especially useful for representatives of small cities. Of course, delegates from cities of all sizes are welcome to attend any workshops. Strat:egic Planning - Does your city seem to be floundering- unable to agree on goals and objectives for the community? Or do you have a goal but no road map of how to get there? A strategic plan provides shared vision for city leaders and lets citizens know where their community is headed. Speaker: Tim Shields, Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. Nuisance Abatement - Every city has them--junk cars, dilapidated buildings or overgrown weeds in vacant lots. Learn the tools to deal with these situations. Speaker: William F, Sueppel, League Counsel. Capital Improvement Plans - The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), like a strategic plan, is a valuable tool. The workshop will explain the process for preparing a CIP, review the components of a CIP and discuss legal considerations and revenue sources to finance projects. Speaker: Pat Callahan, Local Government Consultant, Institute of Public Affairs. ADA Compliance for Smaller Cities - The Americans with Disabilities Act appears daunting. Accommodations can be expensive, but less costly solutions are available. Speakers from Shive-Hattery, Inc. Disaster Planning for Small Communities - Hear personal experiences and helpful hints to help prepare for emergencies and mitigate loss from emergency situations. Speaker: Ken Strosahl, Strosahl's Consulting. DELEGRTE REGISTRRTION iowa League of Cities 99th Rnnual Conference ~ Exhibit September 24-26, 1997, Davenport, Iowa City/Company Name (as to appear on badge) Title Street Address City State ZIP Phone FAX I'm a first time delegate. Guest Registration Guest registration is complimentary. However. tickets for meals and the guest tour must be purchased separately. (See fees section, right.) Guest name (as to appear on badge) Pre-Conference Rcti¥ities These activities run concurrently on the afternoon of Wednesday, September, 24. Please select only one. C) Governance W'orkshop (I - 5 p.m. Wednesday) Th~s session is complimentary for registered delegates. Because space is limited. we ask that you sign up in advance. ~3 iowa Best Ball Golf Tournament (Wednesday afternoon) $35 per person entry fee includes greens fees for i8 holes, cart and refreshments, All golfers must be registered delegates or guests. Foursomes and tee times will be determined by handicap. Name,q'itle City/Firm Handicap for i8 holes City special: Bring 3, get I free! For every three paid registrants fron- ,one city, a fourth attends free. /~!1' registrations must be mailed in together. Write free over the fourth delegate fees section. REGIISTRRTION FEES Includes admission to all general sessions, workshops and meal functions on the conference agenda. Please inform Andi Stewart at (515) 244-7282 of any accessibility or dietary accommodations you may require. On-site registration fees will be subject to increase. Please circle only one. Before After Entire conference Aug. 24 Aug. 24 League member $125 $150 Non-League member $200 $225 Thursday only Includes workshops. breakfast and lunch only League member $80 $ I O0 Non-League member $150 $ 175 Golf Fees: $35 x__ players $ Extra tickets for guests Thursday breakfast: $5 x attendees $ Thursday luncheon: $15 x attendees $ Thursday night banquet: $25 x attendees $ Friday brunch: $15 x attendees $ Guest tour: $25 x attendees $ Total /~mount Enclosed* $ *Registration will not be processed without payment: checks only please. Hotel reservations are made and billed with the enclosed form. Credit card payment is accepted for hotel reservations. All cancellation requests must be received in writing by Sept, II. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Mail this form and payment to: iowa League of Cities 317 Sixth Avenue. Suite 1400 Des Moines, Iowa 50309-4122 Questions? Call the League at (515)244-7282. -. / DATE: TO: FROM: RE: City of iowa City MEMORANDUM June 30, 1997 f~ City Manager ~ Maurice I. Head, Community Development Coordinator Meeting with Sally Stutsman, Chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors I met with Sally Stutsman earlier this month to update her on the Community Housing Foram activities. We discussed the Community Housing Forum Subcommittees and the work they are doing to recommend future housing strategies to the city. She expressed an interest to participate on the Funding Mechanism Subcommittee. Staff has compiled background information from previous meetings to update her on the activities of this subcommittee. We hope that she will be able to participate and provide a countywide perspective about housing issues. We also discussed housing rehabilitation needs in the county. The county is planning a housing assessment study. The purpose of this study is to help Johnson County establish housing improvement goals. The county has applied for $10,000 of funding from the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Finally, I updated Ms. Stutsman on our effort to request proposals for a Housing Market Analysis. As mentioned to Ms. Stutsman, a Housing Market Analysis will assist the city to identify present housing need and provide a model to forecast for future housing demand. The study will give good information to public and private housing developers interested in addressing affordable housing issues. I informed Ms. Stutsman that we anticipate completing our interviews with consultants in early July and starting the study in late July or the beginning of August. July 14, 1997 Ms. Nancy J. Davin 1816 Grantwood Drive Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Ms, Davin; CITY OF I0 B<4 CITY I am writing in reference to your letter of 3-July-1997 and parking ticket #912418. First, let me say that I can appreciate the frustration you must be feeling. However, the City was experiencing the same frustrations several years ago when faced with an extremely large number of unpaid parking violations. In January of 1994, it was decided that an escalation policy would be put into place as a means of encouraging individuals to pay their violations in a more timely manner. In that policy, a $ 3.00 expired meter ticket would escalate to $ 5.00 if not paid in 10 days. This same ticket or any $ 5.00 ticket would escalate to $10.00 after a 30 day period. Each new ticket over 12 days old, or any ticket that escalates, automatically generates a new bill/notice. Over the past few years, this policy has proven to be effective in violators making payments in a more timely manner. While I do not have the authority to change the policy as you suggest~ I can assure you that I will be fo~varding a copy of your letter along to the proper people for their information and possible re-examination of the policy as you requested. Thank you for your letter. If either my staff or myself can be of further assistance please do [lot hesitate to contact the Parking Office. Sincere~ Bill Dollman Parking Systems Manager cc: Finance Director 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA ~'2240-1826 · (319) 356-:~000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 Nancy J. Davin 1816 Grantwood Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 July 3, 1997 City of Iowa City Parking Division 410 East Washington St Iowa City IA 52240 ., JUL 09 ?997 CITY M ' ANAG[i S OFFi Re: Ticket #912418 License #005BKB On May 15, 1997 1 was issued a $3 parking ticket (a very infrequent offense on my part) on Iowa Avenue. The total amount of $3 was paid without reminder, but slightly after the ten day period on June 2. A good faith effort was made to pay this ticket in a timely fashion. Today, July 3, I received a bill for an additional amount of $7 to pay because the ticket was not paid by May 25. Upon Calling the Parking Division, the kind woman I spoke witIt reduced the escalated amount from $7 to $2. It was a nice gesture, but hardly worth the cost of my check, the cost of my envelope, and the cost of my postage stamp, in addition to her time. I understand the City has to have rules, but I think the time and money wasted to go honest people who pay their tickets within a three week period and without reminder is appalling and I do not think it's money well spent. It certainly cost more for the people hours, the paper, the printing, the postage, and the expensive envelopes to recoup the I encourage the City to re-examine the parking ticket fee structure. It is a rare occasion that I am irrespons~le enough to receive a parking ticket. Perhaps if I had been a repeat offender and the original ticket had not been paid, I could justify the additional fee. Sincerely, cc: City Council NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY MEETING MINUTES Meeting Place Lobby Conference Room-Civic Center Meeting Date & Time April I 0, 1997 7:00-9:30 pm Representatives: Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Associations Marcia Klingaman Mary Lewis-Grant Wood Erika Cooper Judy Pfohl-Ty'n Cae David Dawes- Pepperwood Larry Kamiski-Penny Bryn Jan Bergman- SW Estates Jane Klitzka-Grant Wood Jennifer Williams-Pepperwood Pam Ehrhardt -Longfellow PIN GRANT PRESENTATIONS REVIEW 1)Kiwanis Park J. Pfohl stated that the Kiwanis Park initiative would be withdrawn from the PIN Grant competition. Terry Trueblood, Parks and Recreation Director stated that the Army Corps of Engineers is required to do a archeological survey of the area before the north/south sewer lines could placed into the park area. A complete set of construction plans is also required by the state before any work can be started. Both requirements would delay the project another season. The removal of this project would enable $2000 to be dropped off the requested PIN Grant amount. Liz Miller-Northside Nancy Perkins-Walnut Ridge 2) West High Walkway J. Pfohl presented NCIC members with figures for the design and grading of the walkway. Prices were $1500 for design and $1000 for grading. The grading is $4900 and the rock is $3000. There may be a donation of 500 ton of rock by the supplier. This would be equal to about $2000. The letter sent by D. Dawes on behalf of the NCIC received a positive response from Dr. Groehe. Her written response included information regarding what the school would be responsible for including maintenance of the trail. They also understand that the area is too steep and the ADA requirement would not be met. The south gate will be open and the east gate will be closed. The east gate will be opened periodically for sporting events aide in moving pedestrian traffic allowing for two exits instead of one. The School Board was happy with this agreement. There was also a letter from the West High School PTO with a donation of $75. Petitions from Penny Bryn were also received (31 out of 32) in support of the walkway. Southwest Estates had 27 petitions in support of the walkway and Walden Wood had 25. Additionally, Southwest Estates had committed donations totaling $60 towards the construction of the walkway. J. Pfohl received support from Fareway Supermarket who is allowing the neighborhood to have a hot dog sale. M. Klingaman stated that it seems that City specifications are being met with regard to the construction of this walkway. J. Pfohl stated that the majority of the work would be done during July and August before the start of the new school year. Questions, Concerns and Points of ClarOffcation a) A NCIC member wanted to know how the money that was promised by the PTO would be distributed. J. Pfohl said that the funds would be deposited into the walkway foundation account that has been set up and the foundation would then issue a check to the contractor. B) A NCIC member thought that more monetary support should be offered toward the walkway project by the West High School PTO. Another member stated that more money will probably be allocated and that the $75 offered was simply an initial offering. 3) Grant Wood Sidewalk Repair Project Jane Klitzka stated that some problems have arisen related to the sidewalk repair project. Essentially, the deadline for residents of Grant Wood applying for PIN Grants came before the City came out to mark the sidewalks. As a result many neighbors have called in a panic wondering if they are still eligible for PIN Grant timds for sidewalk repairs. The GWNA decided to increase the amount requested to $5000 for the repairs due to the influx of calls. A discussion occurred regarding the amount of assistance the PIN grant should offer to both low income and others. It was decided that it would be equitable to offer both groups some assistance on the sidewalk repairs. NCIC members did not think it would be fair to penalize those people who had not had their sidewalks marked by the City until after the deadline. Questions Concerns and Points of Clarification A) In response to questions regarding whether or not the contractor would guarantee the work, J. Klitzka stated that the contractor could not guarantee the work. However, she reiterated that this contractor works for the City and is well aware of City codes, guidelines and regulations relative to sidewalk repair. B) M. Klingaman and J. Klitzka stated that if the work was not done by the independent contractor the City would repair the sidewalks and which could cost double the amount the neighborhood association was paying. This cost would then be assessed to the property taxes of the home. 4) North Market Square Park Project Liz Miller of the Northside Neighborhood stated that she was there to represent the neighborhood as Joyce Barrett could not attend. She would answer questions to the best of her ability. Ouestions Concerns and Points of Clart3ffcation None were discussed 5) Lower Sandusky Drive Tree Planting D. Dawes stated that some changes had been made in regard to the tree planting. It was decided that it would be more beneficial to plant the trees during the fall instead of the spring because there a better price for trees during the fall. Also, some construction projects in the area this summer. Questions Concents and Points of ClarOqcation None were discussed. 6) Trees for the Wetlands-Phase 2 Questions. Concerns and Points of Clarification None were discussed. Each NCIC member ranked the projects. The results ranged from the lowest being 64.74 and the highest being 66.25. It was determined that all projects would be recommended for funding to the City Council at their meeting on May 20, 1997. In order to keep all grant requests totaling $25,000, Judy Pfohl offered to reduced the West High Walkway grant by $200, suggesting they had other funding options available to them through the PTO or hot dog sales, etc. Other Items of Interest J. Williams stated that she is a member of NCS (National Computer Systems) contribution committee and the committee has $18,000 to allocate during the school year to various local community groups. The money is split up into several categories with the majority having to go to educational endeavors. Neighborhood Associations may be interested in pursuing these funds. Contact Jennifer if you have any questions. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY MEETING MINUTES Meeting Place Lobby Conference Room-Civic Center Meeting Date & Time May 8, 1997 7:00-9:30 pm Representatives: Neighborhood Services Marcia Klingaman Jeff Davidson Bob Miklo Neighborhood Associations Mary Reiman-Galway Hills David Dawes- Pepperwood Geoff McClennan-Walden Woods Tina McCoy-Goosetown Steve van der Woude-Northside Barbara van der Woude-Northside Barbie Buss-Miller/Orchard Michealanne Widness-Melrose IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1_) Introduction of Speakers Marcia Klingaman introduced Jeff Davidson, Assistant Planning Director, and Bob Miklo, Senior Planner to the members of the NCIC. Bob and Jeff presented a review of the draft Comprehensive Plan. Jeff Davidson gave an explanation of the comp plan to the NCIC. He stated that Comprehensive Plan is the City's vision. The Vision 2000 process, started two years ago, is the basis for the Comp Plan. Various subcommittees, comprised of private individuals, discussed various topics and developed goals and objectives for these categories. Jeff explained that the Comp Plan should provide a basis for the decision making for the present and for the years to come (5-20 years). The plan has been updated approximately every 5 years. It is the basis for the City's laws, policies and zoning ordinances and outlines the goals of the City. J.Davidson stated that this document has taken the position that the neighborhoods are the backbone of the City. It is the strength of the neighborhoods that make Iowa City what it is. Jeff went on to say that there are two parts to the document that are relevant to neighborhoods. Specifically, they include the piece that discusses planning districts and the part that deals with neighborhoods. Bob Miklo discussed specific aspects of the comp plan. He stated that some important aspects of the plan include the "district plans". The goal is to put together a district plan for each designated planning district by meeting with developers, property owners, residents, business owners and neighborhood associations to obtain feedback. These district plans outline more detailed and specific policies for particular areas of the City. Concepts discussed during the district plan process include subdivision design and zoning policies within neighborhoods. There will be scheduled meetings to allow concerned parties to voice their opinions. 2)Slide Show Presentation B. Miklo presented slides and discussed how the plan recognizes older neighborhoods in Iowa City such as historic districts. Features such as alleys are considered desirable. Other features include houses that are spaced close to one another and close to the street. He stated that the plan discusses the importance of a neighborhood focal point. Commercial districts are considered focal points. Some of the slides featured had commercial areas within the neighborhoods. B. Miklo mentioned the new commercial center being constructed on Mormon Trek Boulevard. He stated that shopping centers brought into the neighborhood alleviates residents from having to travel by car to larger shopping areas. Other characteristics that make neighborhoods desirable are mixing offices and apartments with storefronts. The space above many stores is underutilized and mixing these types of building uses allows for more life in the neighborhood and occupants 24 hours a day. Mixing well designed multi-family buildings throughout the neighborhood instead of concentrating them in large complexes is another way to make neighborhoods more attractive. Open space is also very important too. Environmental areas such as steep slopes and ravines are areas that the Plan encourages being maintained as a natural setting. Overall the plan emphasizes the qualities that are well liked in Iowa City. In addition it encourages a mixture of housing and for developers to work within the natural settings of a site. Jeff Davidson stated that these concepts are not for every neighborhood but they do work here in Iowa City. Ouestions, Concerns and Points of Clarification A)It was asked how to encourage developers to construct developments that include some of the qualities that we like here in Iowa City. Response was that certain incentives can be offered to those developers that utilize certain design standards. B)Where do planners get their ideas regarding neighborhood development? Response was that the concept outlined during the presentation was based on neotraditional ideas. (the tape for the meeting ended at this point and the remaining minutes are purely from recollection - PLEASE feel free to offer any additional information that has not been included here that you feel is important) A discussion occurred regarding the process required for developers to develop a piece of land in the city and ways in which neighborhoods can provide input into the process. The primary issue that affects both neighborhood and developer is the time factor - the developer needs to proceed quickly through the process for financial reasons and the neighborhoods need more time to be able to respond to the proposals. It was suggested that a future Neighborhood Council meeting include a developer that is familiar with the City process discussing the process from their perspective. It was thought this might help the neighborhoods to understand both sides of the process. JOINT MEETING WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL Marcia Klingaman explained that a joint meeting between the Neighborhood Council and City Council was discussed by the Neighborhood Council last summer. There were a number of issues that those involved in the Neighborhood Council thought would be important to discuss with the City Council, particularly regarding development issues. It was decided that the discussion should be deferred until the next meeting due to the dwindling attendance at the meeting and those who did remain were not involved in the original discussions of this topic. PIN GRANT PROCESS REVIEW It was suggested that this discussion be deferred to a future meeting where more of those attending had been involved in the PIN grant process. MINUTES IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Monday, June '16, '1997 - 6:30 p.m. Lobby Conference Room, Civic Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Misha Goodman-Herbst, Ron Fort, Judy Rhodes, Doug Jones, Loren Forbes, Dave Froschauer, Pat Farrant, Steve Hendrix MEMBERS ABSENT: Bud Louis, Nancy Seiberling, Lisa Handsaker, Scott Larson, Charlie Duffy, Jan Ashman DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORS: Tim Thompson, Joe Wilkinson OTHERS PRESENT: Grace Trifaro, Linda Tomblin Meeting Called to Order - 6:30 p.m. 1. Approve June 2, 1997 Meeting Minutes Minutes of the June 2, 1997, meeting were approved with two modifications: Rhodes corrected her statement regarding property rights to read "the right to enjoyment of private property." Hendrix also corrected his statement to read he has witnessed considerable damage to one forest area behind Mayflower'Apartments. 2. Outline for Committee Action Members agreed that a vote had taken place at last meeting which established that deer problems do exist within the City limits. Members agreed that more would be discussed regarding what, if any, action the Committee would recommend to Council based on findings from various members. 3. Discuss Information Gathered by Members Farrant obtained information on a study done in St. Louis area. They are trying to come up with what the Cultural Carrying Capacity would be for an urban area. Rhodes called nine different cities to determined what they did regarding deer population. She handed out a study and .~ report from Edina. She discussed that some communities had no idea what their deer populations were yet others ~I~ had already set-up programs for preventing deer damage and/or reducing populations. One community used _i~i~ ~,~.~ sharpshooters to reduce population and the cost was $300 per deer. Another trapped and relocated and the cost was ~ $1,000 per deer. - ~ Several members discussed wanting to determine the number of deer that would fit within the definitions of Biological Carrying Capacity and Cultural Carrying Capacity. 4. Discuss Summaries to Media in Addition to Sample Poll Questions The Committee decided to wait to provide information to the press until the group feels they have concrete information to give, Sample poll questions were handed out but not discussed. 5. Set Agenda for July 7 Meeting The following work groups were established: Fort will attempt to get a topographical USDA map. Rhodes will present a definition of Cultural Carrying Capacity. Hendrix will present a definition of Biological Carrying Capacity. Farrant and Ashman will work on a list of preventive measures. Jones and Rhodes will work on a list of reduction measures. Public Input Grace Triffaro requested that Therersa Nebbe, a wildlife rehaber, be notified to present another opinion to the group. Goodman~Herbst was contacted at a later date by Triffaro who stated the person to be contacted is Teresa Evans. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Minutes Submitted by Misha Goodman-Herbst NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 7, 6:30 p.m., Civic Center'Council Chambers MINUTES IOWA CITWCORALVILLE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Monday, July 7, 1997 - 6:30 p.m. Civic Center Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Misha Goodman-Herbst, Lisa Handsaker, Bud Louis, Nancy Seiberling, Scott Larson, Ron Fort, Judy Rhodes, Doug Jones, Loren Forbes, Dave Froschauer, Pat Farrant, Jan Ashman MEMBERS ABSENT: Charlie Duffy, Steve Hendrix DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORS: Tim Thompson, Joe Wilkinson OTHERS PRESENT: Grace Trifaro Meeting Called to Order - 6:30 p.m. Approve June 16, 1997 Meeting Minutes Minutes of the June 16, 1997, meeting were approved with one modification: Add Joe Wilkinson to list of Department of Natural Resources Advisors present. 2. Presentation by Teresa Evans (Triffaro recommended) Handsaker spoke with Evans regarding a presentation to our Committee. Evans did not feel comfor~able'~ due to DNR presence but would be available for phone consultation. Evans did relay that the group she i~ represents is against bow and arrow hunting because the deer essentially bleed to death - slow and :~,~ ~*~ inhumane. When asked what would be an acceptable lethal method, she mentioned that sharpshooting '..~.~ over bait was the quickest humane method. 3. Discuss Information Gathered by Members Rhodes - Cultural Carrying Capacity. The definition is the same in all materials she gathered: the number of deer that can co-exist compatibly with local human populations. She stated that Iowa City is a transient community. Definition must be revisited periodically by measuring the number and types of complaints. Jones stated we should keep in mind the long-term rather than short-term definition. Farrant stated we need a common "good for the community" attitude when defining. For our Committee, Rhodes preferred the definition to read: the number of deer that can co-exist compatibly with human populations that have been encouraged to employ all non-lethal options to deter conflict with the deer population. Hendrix - Biolo.qical Carrvin~ Capacity. Hendrix unable to attend. Jones discovered information on biological carrying capacity in his methods of management research. The natural habitat of Iowa evolved with deer of around 10 to 20 per square mile while common ecosystem carrying capacity estimates are ~30. Thompson stated that low altitude nesting species are greatly affected when biological carrying capacity is exceeded. All members agreed that it is important to maintain plant and animal diversity in Iowa City/Coralville community. If deer continue to multiply, diversity will be in jeopardy. f:\users\lisah\deer\minutes\06-02.doc July 7, 1997 Jones - Mana.qement Techniques, See table below for summary: METHOD HUMANE? SAFE? EFFECTIVE? COST Do nothing No - accidents No - carcass No ? Probably and starvation disposal expensive Contraception Yes No - risk to No - must treat 60 $70 / doe hunters Trap and No - high Yes Yes Relocate mortality Sharpshooting Yes Yes ~ 50 yard Yes range Trap and Yes Yes Yes Shoot Bow Hunting Possibly Yes- utilizing 10 Yes acres/hunter 5. Set Agenda for July 2'1 Meeting Review non-lethal methods of management. Summarize Committee decisions. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. $300 $1,000 deer $125 / deer $160 / deer Low- hunter pays LEGAL ? Yes No Yes ? Not currently approved by IA DNR but used in surrounding states No NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 2'1, 6:30 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers **ADDITIONAL MEETING: Monday, July 28, 6:30 p.m., Location TBA f:\users\lisah\deer\minutes\06-02.doc 2 July 7, 1997 IOWA CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT News Release Phone: 356-5100 FAX: 356-5487 FOR PUBLICATION: CONTACT PERSON: JULY 17, 1997 JOYCE CARROLL The Iowa City Recreation Division continues to sponsor a "Market Music" series in Chauncey Swan Park, Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. Musicians will play during Farmer's Market through October 29th. Currently scheduled musicians are: July 23: The Polka Dots July 30: To be announced Aug. 6: Mak Dervo & Scotty Hayward Aug. 13: Mike Haverkamp Aug. 20: Pale Fire Aug. 27: Nepenthe Sept. 3: Keith Haworth Sept. 10: Dia Sky Sept. 17: The Extension Chords Sept. 24: McCain & Horn (flute duets) Oct. 1: The Polka Dots For more information contact Division, 356-5100. the Iowa City Recreation IOWA CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT News Relea~? Phone: 356-5100 FAX: 356-5487 TO: FROM: All News Media Terry Trueblood Director of Parks & Recreation FOR IMI~EDIATE RELEASE The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a proposed trail plan for Hickory Hill Park. This is the second meeting being held for this purpose, and is scheduled for: TUESDAY, JULY 22, 7:00 P.M. MEETING ROOM B ROBERT A. LEE COMM1/NITY RECREATION CENTER 220 SOUTH GILBERT STREET For further information contact Terry Trueblood, Director of Parks and Recreation, at 356-5110. PRESS RELEASE D ate: Contact Person: Phone Number: July 14, 1997 Rob Winstead Senior Engineer City of Iowa City 356-5145 CITY OF I0 WA CITY Re: First Avenue Paving & Storm Sewer Improvements Project Bradford Drive to Muscatine Avenue Weather permitting, on Thursday, July 17, 1997 Streb Construction Company of Iowa City will begin First Avenue storm sewer and paving work. Storm sewer work west of First Avenue which began June 13, 1997 is nearing completion. During this work, First Avenue will be closed to traffic between Muscatine Avenue and Bradford Drive. Muscatine Avenue at its intersection with First Avenue will remain open but will require temporary lane reconfigurations. The Bradford Drive - J Street intersection with First Avenue will be open to traffic. The posted vehicle detour route around this section of First Avenue will be from Muscatine Avenue to Second Ave flue to J Street to First Avenue south and vice versa (see attached map). Pedestrians should use Muscatine Avenue to Wade Street to Bradford Drive to First Avenue south. This work is expected to last into the Fall. Contract incentives are in place to try and minimize project duration. For Residents of First Avenue between Bradford Drive and Muscatine Avenue Only: Between Thursday, July 17 and Monday, July 21, driveway access will be maintained from H Street. Now is a good time to stock up on non perishable bulk items such as water softener salt, etc. After Monday, July 21, vehicles will need to be parked on side streets. Individual notifications will provide more details and be distributed throughout the remainder of the project. 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY. IOWA ~2240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 · FAX 1319) 356-5009 Street Avenue ~ .- , ~, Muscatine Avenue i ~ .o,~ c~.osED · H Street .~ ....... ~ ::: ~ :i: I Street ~ ~ ~ ~ Wayne Avenue Mercer Park Iowa City Fire Department Serving With Pride & Professionalism 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5260 PRESS RELEASE DATE: CONTACT: RE: July 17, 1997 Roger W. Jensen, Fire Marshal, 356-5257 Arson Prevention In response to recent arson fires, Iowa City Fire Marshal Roger Jensen offers the following tips: 0 0 0 From: Administrative Offices Educate neighbors on recognizing unusual activities and suspicious individuals, and notifying the proper authorities. If what you see bothers you, it's worth a phone call (day or night). Encourage neighbors to make note of strangers spending time in the neighborhood, either on foot or in vehicles. Write down the license plate numbers of suspicious vehicles and inform the Police Department. Raise public awareness that the problem exists. Arsonists may be carrying a liquid accelerant in an inconspicuous container, such as a beverage container. Illuminate the exterior and entrances. Use motion-activated lighting near doors and windows. Keep shrubbery and trees trimmed so buildings can be observed by passing patrols. Ladders allowing access to roof areas should be inside and properly secured. Consider fencing the areas or sides that are not readily visible to patrols or neighbors. Use properly installed deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. Windows that can be opened should have adequate locks on them. Be aware that vandalism may precede arson! -0- iowa City Fire Department Serving With Pride & Professionalism 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5260 PRESS RELEASE DATE: July 17, 1997 CONTACT: Roger W. Jensen, Fire Marshal, 356-5257 (~ RE: Fire Cause Update The recent fires at 535 S. Johnson Street, 901 Walnut Street, and 1104 Marcy Street have all been determined to be set fires. Residents of this east-central Iowa City neighborhood should remain attentive to suspicious activity and notify the Iowa City Police Department, 356-5275, day or night, if something doesn't look right. Public assistance, in the form of maintaining a watchful eye and reporting irregularities, is critical! Dollar loss update: The house fire at 901 Walnut Street has been amended to reflect a $75,000 loss. From: Administrative Offices -0- 7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 1997 Contact: David Schoon Economic Development Division Department of Planning & Community Development The Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development has compiled the updated Community Profile for the Iowa City Area and has copies available. The Community Profile contains recent data for the Johnson County area with a focus on Iowa City. The booklet includes information on population, housing, employment, income, and retail activity among other categories. The Community Profile contains tables and data on the Iowa City area plus a section of graphs at the end. The profile may be used as a source for analyzing various components of the Iowa City area or as a quick reference when needing a specific fact. Copies of the 1997 Community Profile are available at the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development for $5.00 per copy. Questions and comments regarding the Community Profile should be directed to David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator, 356-5236. Communit Profile for the Iowa Cit3, Area LJnn Johneon Waehirk3ton Jui~ 1997 1997 Community Profile for the Iowa City Area Prepared by: Department of Planning & Community Development 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5230 Karin Franklin, Director Of Planning & Community Development David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator : Paul Odette, Planning Intern Jeffrey McKinney, Planning Intern This booklet contains general demographic information for the Greater Iowa City Area. It is intended to give its readers a general overview of the economic condition of the Iowa City Area and the factors which influence the economy's development. More detailed information may be obtained by contacting the Economic Development Division of the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development or by consulting the sources cited in this booklet. All reasonable care has been given to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this publication. We acknowledge that printed material is subject to errors. Verification of information may be obtained by calling the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development or by directly checking sources cited in booklet. 1997 Community Profile for the Iowa City Area TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE POPULATION ................................................................. 1 EMPLOYMENT-WORKFOROE ..................................................... 7 INOOME ..................................................................... 12 GOVERNMENT & TAXES ......................................................... 17 INDUSTRY .................................................................... 20 MANUFAOTURING .............................................................. 23 OONSTRUOTION & MINING ....................................................... 25 FINANOE, INSURANOE, & REAL ESTATE ................................. ; .......... 29 RETAIL - WHOLESALE TRADE ......... ". .......................................... 30 SERVlOE INDUSTRIES ... ~ ..... . ................................................. 38 TRANSPORTATION, OOMMUNIOATIONS, AND UTILITIES ................................ 42 HOUSING .................................................................... 49 HEALTH ..................................................................... 55 EDUOATION .................................................................. 56 THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ....................................................... 58 REOREATION & OULTURE ....................................................... 61 OENSUS TRAOT DATA .......................................................... 63 OITY & OOUNTY TELEPHONE LISTS ................................................ 65 GRAPHIO SUMMARY ............................................................ 67 OONSUMER PRIOE INDEX ....................................................... 72 POPULATION POPULATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES~ City !970 1980 1990 Iowa City4 Coralville2 Hills Lone Tree North Liberty3 Oxford Solon Swisher Shueyville Tiffin University Heights 46,850 50,508 59,738 6,130 7,687 10,347 507 547 662 834 1,040 979 1,055 2,046 2,926 666 676 663 837 969 1,050 417 654 645 154 287 223 299 413 460 1,265 1,069 1,042 Johnson County incorporated Johnson County unincorporated Johnson County total ~lncorpomted places 2Comlville's Special Census, 1992:11,998 3North Uberty's Special Census, 1994:3,666 4Iowa City's Special Census, 1996:60,148 59,014 65,896 78,735 13,113 15,821 17,384 72,127 81,71 7 96,119 SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, CENSUS OF POPULATION, 1970, 1980, & 1990. POPULATION PROJECTIONS - CITY OF IOWA CITY & JOHNSON COUNTY Year Iowa City Johnson County 1990 59,738 96,119 1996 60,148 103,400 2000 60,561 107,800 2005 61,077 113,300 SOURCES:IOWA CITY PROJECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE IOWA CITYDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. JOHNSON COUNTY PROJECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. ecod ev/profile/pmfilo Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Total Population SEX Male 121,239,418 Female 127,470,455 AGE Under 5 years 18,354,443 5 to 17 years 45,249,989 18 to 20 years 11,726,868 21 to 24 years 15,010,898 25 to 44 years 80,754,835 45 to 54 years 25,223,086 55 to 59 years 10,531,756 60 to 64 years 10,616,167 65 to 74 years 18,106,558 75 to 84 years 10,055,108 85 years and over ' 3,080,165 Median age 32.9 Under 18 years 63,604,432 Pement of total population 25.6 65 years and over 31,241,831 Percent of total population 12.6 HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE Total households 91,947,410 Family households (families) 64,517,947 Married-couple families 50,708,322 Pement of total households 55.1 Other family, male householder 3,1.43,582 Other family, female householder 10,666,043 Non-family households 27,429,463. Percent of total households 29.8 Householder living alone 22,580,420 Householder 65 years and over . · 8,824,845 Persons living in households 242,012,129 Persons per household 2.63 GROUP QUARTERS Persons living in group quarters 6,697,744 Institutionalized persons 3,334,018 Other persons in group quarters 3,363,726 RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN White 199,686,070 Black 29,986,060 'Percent of total population 12.1 American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut 1,959,234 Percent of total population 0.8 Asian or Pacific Islander 7,273,662 Percent of total population 2.9 Other race 9,804,847 Hispanic origin (of any race) 22,354,059 Pement of total population 9.0 Total Housing Units 102,263,678 SELECTED POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 Johnson Iowa North U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty 248,709,873 2,776,755 96,119 59,738 10,347 2,926 1,344,802 47,601 29,560 5,136 1,430 1,431,953 48,518 30,178 5,211 1,496 193 203 525.677 131 299 152 414 823 940 274 428 122 335 127 353 226 961 143 89O 55,255 34.0 718,880 25.9 426,106 15.3 University Heights 1,042 486 556 6,157 3,317 771 334 77 13,190 6,758 1,344 552 117 10,600 9,331 395 86 24 13,267 10,810 1,307 209 57 33,420 19,305 4,790 1,319 402 7,198 3,694 671 210 118 2,674 1,332 233 46 53 2,475 1,268 255 46 43 3,903 2,101 324 68 89 2,332 1,343 188 42 48 903 479 69 14 14 27.1 24.8 28.7 28.2 36.2 19,347 10,075 2,115 886 194 20.1 16.9 20.4 30.3 18.6 7,138 3,923 581 124 151 7.4 6.6 5.6 4.2 14.5 1,064,325 36,067 21,951 4,605 1,128 740,819 20,317 10,836 2,373 757 629,893 17,158 8,917 1,881 643 59.2 47.6 40.6 40.8 57.0 25,785 755 423 100 31 85,141 2,404 1,496 392 83 323,506 15,750 11,115 2,232 371 30.4 43.7 50.6 48.5 32.9 275,466 10,026 6,523 1,622 262 130,964 2,144 1,306 195 45 2,677,235 86,967 51,370 9,848 2,926 2.52 2.41 2.34 2.14 2.59 99,520 9,152 8,368 499 0 47,841 1,081 385 499 0 51,679 8,071 7,983 0 0 2,663,090 89,649 54,410 9,523 2,896 48,090 1,979 1,516 384 6 1.7 2.1 2.5 3.7 0.2 7,349 176 116 37 0 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.0 25,476 3,837 3,341 340 11 0.9 4.0 5.6 3.3 0.4 12,750 478 355 63 13 32,647 1,435 1,016 190 48 1.2 1.5 1.7 1.8 1.6 1,143,669 37,210 22,464 4,757 1,162 SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990, CENSUS OF POPULATION. 474 294 262 55.3 9 23 180 38.0 149 4O 1,042 2.20 1,010 6 0.6 4 0.4 21 2.0 1 15 1.4 480 ecod ev/profil e/profile 2 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 IOWA'S 10 LARGEST CITIES 1970, 1980 & 1990 2. 3o 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1970 198___~_0 19,90 Des Moines 200,587 Des Moines 191,003 Des Moines 193,187 Cedar Rapids 110,642 Cedar Rapids 110,243 Cedar Rapids 108,751 Davenport 98,469 Davenport 103,264 Davenport 95,333 Sioux City 85,925 Sioux City 82,003 Sioux City 80,505 Waterloo 75,533 Waterloo 75,985 Waterloo 66,467 Dubuque 62,309 Dubuque 62,321 Iowa City 59,738 Council Bluffs 60,348 Council Bluffs 56,449 Dubuque 57,546 Iowa City 46,850 Iowa City 50,508 Council Bluffs 54,315 Ames 39,505 Ames 45,775 Ames 47,198 Clinton 34,719 Cedar Falls 36,322 Cedar Falls 34,298 SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, 1970, 1980, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. POPULATION BY SEX AND RACE Iowa City 198__0 1990 1996~ Total Population 50,508 59,738 60,148 Male 24,536 29,560 29,306 Female 25,972 30,178 30,842 Race White 47,678 54,410 53,287 Black 990 1,516 1,899 Other 1,243 3,812 4,962 Hispanic Origin of Any Race 593 1,018 1,568 SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1980, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. ~Special Census of Iowa City, August 29, 1996 ecod ev/prolile/p rolile 3 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS Iowa City A_cle Groups 1990 Under5 years 5-9 yearn 10-14 yearn 15-19 yearn 20-24 yeam 25-34 years 35-44 Yeam 45-54 years 55-64 years 65-74 yeam 75 and over Median 3 2 2 6 14 11 7 317 983 441 759 716 682 623 3 694 2,600 2,101 1,822 24.8 1996 2,794 2,788 2,763 9,269 12,727 9,956 7,373 5,569 2,708 2,264 1,937 24.8 SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. iOWA CITY SPECIAL CENSUS, 1996. SOURCE: POPULATION BY ETHNICITY Iowa City 1990 1996 Total 59,738 60,148 White 54,4101 53,287 Black " 1,51 6 1,899 American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut 116 260 Asian, Pacific Islander 3,341 3,467 Other 355 1,235 Hispanic Origin of Any Race White not of Hispanic Origin 1,01 8 1,568 58,720 52,440 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. IOWA CITY SPECIAL CENSUS, 1996. ecod ev/profile/p mfile 4 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES PER 1,0004 POPULATION Johnson County Year Divorces Per 1,000 Marria.cles Per 1,000 1986 2.51 7.57 1987 3.16 7.38 1988 2.33 7.78 1989. 2.29 8.20 1990 2.47 8.01 1991 2.62 7.08 1992 2.89 6.66 1993 2.40 6.43 1994 2.96 7.06 1995 2.67 6.43 ~Marriage and divorces per thousand calculated by dividing actual marriages or divorces by U.S. census county population estimate for that year, That ratio is then multiplied by 1,000. SOURCE: IOWA'S COUNTIES: SELECTED POPULATION TRENDS, VITAL STATISTICS, AND SOClOECONOMIC DATA, 1996 EDITION ESTIMATED BIRTH & DEATH RATES PER 1,000 POPULATION Johnson County Estimated Birth Rate Estimated Death Year Per 1,000 Rate Per 1,000 1986 14.3 5.0 1988 14.4 4.5 1990 14.6 4.5 lg91 14.0 4.7 1992 13.9 4.4 1993 13.5 4.6 1994 12.8 4.7 1995 12.4 4.7 SOURCE: IOWA'S COUNTIES: SELECTED POPULATION TRENDS, VITAL STATISTICS, AND SOClOECONOMIC DATA ecod ev/prolile/p rofile Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 URBAN AND RURAL RESIDENCE Total population Urban population Percent of total population Rural population Percent of total population Farm population RESIBENCE IN 1985 Persons 5 years and over Lived in same house Lived in different house in U.S. Same State Same county Different county Different State Lived abroad DISABILITY OF CIVILIAN NON- INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS Persons 16 to 64 years With a mobility or self-care limitation With a mobility limitation With a self-care limitation With a work disability In labor rome Prevented from working Johnson Iowa North University U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty Heights 248,709,873 2,776,755 96,119 59,738 10,347 2,898 1,042 187,051,543 1,682,860 74,305 59,738 10,347 2,898 1,042 75.2 60.6 77.3 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 61,658,330 1,093,895 21,814 ........ 24.8 39.4 22.7 ........ 3,871,583 256,562' 4,049 ........ 230,445,777 2,583,526 89,933 56,379 9,589 2,519 965 122,796,970 1,503,484 33,746 16,581 2,741 1,228 476 102,540,097 1,062,739 53,070 37,070 6,595 1,291 432 80,954,800 868,441 39,070 26,226 5,006 1,154 320 58,875,635 604,721 19,720 11,780 2,753 771 221 22,280,165 263,720 19,350 14,446 2,253 383 99 21,585,297 194,298 14,000 10,844 1,589 137 112 5,108,710 17,303 3,117 2,728 253 0 57 157,323,922 1,691,073 70,686 46,432 7,377 1,956 707 7,2.14,762 150,571 3,821 2,181 173 58 16 3,~,52,631 126,672 3,383 1,933 98 33 12 5,383,939 38,543 882 501 119 39 10 12,826,449 128,258 3,401 1,925 485 167 47 5,043,990 61,466 2,118 1,260 285 104 31 6,894,029 54,152 896 426 148 42 10 Persons 65 years and over With a mobility or self-cam limitation With a mobility limitation With a self-care limitation VETERAN STATUS Civilian veterans 16 years and over 65 years and over NATIVITY AND PLACE OF BIRTH Native population Pement born in State of residence Foreign-born population Entered the U.S. 1980 to 1990 29,563,511 391,572 6,754 3,710 563 102 151 5,943,441 131,072 2,324 1,206 113 23 7 4,611,920 114,873 2,158 1,126 82 23 5 3,524,084 40,259 626 302 75 8 5 27,481,055 310,122 7,708 4,125 978 169 106 7,158,654 84,788 1,668 965 134 8 39 228,942,557 2,733,439 90,972 55,412 9,859 2,860 967 67.1 78.8 68.6 63.6 68.8 84.9 58.0 19,767,316 43,316 5,147 4,326 488 38 75 8,663,627 19,278 3,640 3,176 328 17 41 The user should note that these data am based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that them am limitations to many of these data. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION° ecodevlpmfile/profile 6 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 EMPL 0 YMENT- WORKFORCE PLACE OF RESIDENCE EMPLOYMENT DATA Johnson County State Resident Civilian Resident Total Unemployment Unemployment year Labor Force Emplovment Rate Rate 1980 43,720 42,190 3.5% 5.8% 1985 54,750 53,040 3.1% 8.0% 1990 57,700 " 56,000 2.9% 4.2% 1992 60,800 58,900 3.1% 4.6% 1993 64,500 62,900 2.6% 4.0% : 1994 65,000 63,400 2.5% 3.7% 1995 64,300 62,600 2.7% 3.5% 1996* 65,300 63,400 2.9% 3.8% ~Place of residence concept - method by which an individual, unemployed or employed, is counted in the area where he/she lives regardless of the area where he/she works. *The totals for 1996 are calculated using benchmarks different than those used in previous years. NOTE: Changes since last year's profile are due to revised estimates. SOURCE: "LABOR FORCE SUMMARY ANNUAL AVERAGES 1978-1987 AND 1988-~1995", AND "LABOR FORCE SUMMARY, 1996 JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER", LABOR MARKET INFORMATION UNIT OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. ecodoWprofite~profi18 7 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 LABOR FORCE SUMMARY-JOHNSON COUNTY Place of Work Employment Data~ (in thousands) 1985 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Total Employment - Nonagricultural 48.5 56.1 56.7 57.5 59.7 Manufacturing 3.8 4.6 4.6 4.4 4.2 Durable Goods 0.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 Nondurable Goods 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.0 2.9 Nonmanufacturing 20.5 25.4 25.9 26.6 28.4 Construction and Mining 1.3 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.9 Transportation-Communication-Public Utilities 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.7 Wholesale and Retail Trade 9.3 10.9 11.1 11.2 11.5 Wholesale Trade 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.3 Retail Trade : 8.2 9.6 9.8 10.0 10.1 Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.6 Services 7.4 9.9 10.1 10.5 11.7 Government 24.3 26.1 26.1 26.4 27.0 Federal 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 State : 20.2 21.6 21.5 21.7 22.1 Local 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.2 61.9 62.2 63.9 4.5 4.5 4.8 1.3 1.2 1.5 3.2 3.3 3.3 30.3 30.5 32.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 1.8 1.9 2.1 11.8 11.9 12.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 10.5 10.5 11.0 1.7 1.8 1.7 12.7 12.5 13.6 27.1 27.3 27.9 1.7 1.7 1.6 22.1 22.2 22.0 3.3 3.4 3.6 ~Nonagricultural wage and salary (except domestics) by place of work. NOTE: Detail may not add to total due to rounding. Place of Work Concept - method by which an employed individual is counted in the area where he/she works regardless of the area where he/she lives. SOURCE: UPDATED, BASED ON "LABOR FORCE SUMMARY ANNUAL AVERAGES 1978-1987 AND 1988-1994"; AND LABOR FORCE SUMMARY 1995-1996 JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LABOR UARKI:=T INFORUATION UNIT. ecodev/proli[e/profila 8 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 LABOR SUPPLY & DEMAND FOR IOWA CITY & SURROUNDING CITIES Year Ending December 31, 1996 Professional, Technical, Machine Bench Structural Mana_qerial Clerical Sales Services A_qriculture Processin.q Trades Work Work Misc. Total Iowa City Applicants 1,589 1,643 568 1,2.10 182 131 767 265 556 588 7,499 Opening~s 422 377 158 481 48 16 127 175 180 271 2,255 S/D Ratio 3.77 4.36 3.59 2.52 · ,3.79 8.19 6.09 1.51 3.09 2.17 3.33 Cedar Rapids .. Applicants 2,804 3,837 1,267 2,209 683 384 861 1,272 1,364 1,807 16,488 Openings 703 1,242 1,342 1,812 455 36 283 201 462 904 7,452 S/D Ratio 3.99 3.07 .94 1.22 1.50 10.67 3.04 6.22 2.91 2.00 2.21 Washington Applicants 101 163 95 324 64 33 269 N/A 133 107 1,312 Openings 11 26 8 226 20 21 67 N/A 57 35 470 S/D Ratio 9.18 6.52 11.88 1.43 3.2 1.57 4.01 N/A 2.33 3.06 2.79 Musc~ine Applicants 541 707 247 755 95 623 540 383 351 524 4,766 Openings 108 58 43 82 24 212 85 37 52 '41 742 S/D Ratio 5.01 12.19 5.14 9.21 3.96 2.94 6.35 10.35 6.75 12.78 6.42 SOURCE: "LABOR MARKET INFORMATION STATEWIDE," LABOR MARKET INFORMATION UNIT, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, 1996. ecodev/profile/proflle 9 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SELECTED LABOR FORCE CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 LABOR FORCE STATUS Persons 16 years and over In labor force Percent in labor force Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed Percent unemployed Armed Forces Not in labor force Johnson Iowa North U.S. ~iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty 191,829,271 2,131,703 78,541 50,565 8,456 2,058 125,192,378 1,406,503 56,625 34,786 6,636 1,767 65.3 66.0 72.1 68.8 78.5 85.9 123,473,450 1,403,883 56,570 34,746 6,623 1,767 115,681,202 1,340,242 54,591 33,465 6,381 1,712 7,792,248 63,641 1,979 1,281 242 55 6.3 4.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.1 1,708,928 2,620' 55 40 13 -- 66,646,893 725,200 21,916 15,779 1,820 291 Males 16 years and over In labor fome Pement in labor force Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed Pement unemployed Armed Fomes Not in labor force 92,025,913 1,013,757 38,667 24,938 4,113 960 68,509,429 759,871 29,446 18,113 3,190 886 74.4 75.0 76.2 72.6 77.6 92.3 66,986,201 757,590 29,396 18,073 3,182 886 62,704,579 720,821 28,220 17,251 3,088 858 4,281,622 36,769 1,176 822 94 28 6.4 4.9 4.0 4.5 3.0 3.2 1,523,228 2,281 50 40 8 - - 23,516,484 253,886 9,221 6,825 923 74 Females 16 years and over In labor force Percent in labor fome Civilian labor force Employed Unemployed Pement unemployed Armed Fomes Not in labor fome Females 16 years and over With own children under 6 years Pement in labor fome With own children 6 to 17 years only Percent in labor fome CLASS OF WORKER Employed persons 16 years and over Private wage and salary workers Government workers Local government workers State government workers Federal govemment workers Self-employed workers Unpaid family workers 99,803,358 1,117,946 39,874 25,627 4,343 1,098 56,672,949 646,632 27,179 16,673 3,446 881 56.8 57.8 68.2 65.1 79.3 80.2 56,487,249 646,293 27,174 16,673 3,441 881 52,976,623 619,421 26,371 16,214 3,293 854 3,510,626 26,872 803 459 148 27 6.2 4.2 3.0 2.8 4.3 3.1 185,700 339 5 - - 5 - - 43,130,409 471,314 12,695 8,954 897 217 99,803,358 1,117,946 39,874 25,627 4,343 1,098 15,233,818 163,692 5,552 3,103 659 335 59.7 69.8 69.8 62.9 78.6 85.7 16,490,186 190,115 4,944 2,572 546 196 75.0 81.8 84.9 82.2 90.8 100.0 115,681,202 1,340,242 54,591 33,465 6,381 1,712 89,541,393 990,845 31,130 18,529 3,589 1,197 17,567,100 192,239 19,701 13,282 2,539 424 8,244,755 88,170 2,701 1,524 352 69 5,381,445 74,535 15,428 10,757 1,954 329 3,940,900 29,534 1,566 1,001 233 26 8,067,483 146,166 3,517 1,574 253 91 505,226 10,992 243 80 .... The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that there are limitations data. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. University Heights 860 622 72.3 620 607 13 2.1 2 238 397 319 80.4 317 307 10 3.2 2 78 463 303 65.4 3O3 300 3 1.0 0 160 463 71 71.8 39 92.3 6O7 237 321 35 274 12 42 7 to many of these ecodev/profile/profile 1 0 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SELECTED LABOR FORCE CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 (continued) OCCUPATION Employed persons 16 years and over Executive, administrative, and managerial occupations Professional specialty Technicians and related support occupations Sales occupations Administrative support occupations, including clerical Private household occupations Protective service occupations Service occupations, except protective and household Farming, forestry, and fishing occupations Precision production, craft, and repair occupations Machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors Transportation and material moving moving occupations Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers and laborers INDUSTRY Employed persons 16 years and over Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries Mining Construction Manufacturing, non-durable goods Manufacturing, durable goods Transportation Communications and other public utilities Wholesale trade Retail trade Finance, insurance, and real estate Business and repair services Personal services Entertainment and recreation services Health services Educational services Other professional and related services Public administration Johnson Iowa North University U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty Heights 115,681,202 1,340,242 54,591 33,465 6,381 1,712 607 14,227,916 128,717 5,461 3,119 790 174 84 16,305,666 170,539 13,459 9,078 1,712 230 261 4,257,235 40,091 3,347 2,234 407 125 38 13,634,686 149,618 5,538 3,760 495 119 61 18,826,477 204,146 8,254 5,242 964 331 75 521,154 5,066 160 84 ...... 1,992,852 13,761 587 244 157 15 4 12,781,911 176,350 8,284 5,504 982 253 50 2,839,010 93,780 1,437 202 49 27 6 13,097,963 140,903 3,437 1,548 369 164 16 7,904,197 98,227 1,775 909 137 102 2 4,729,001 59,779 1,390 742 180 93 5 4,563,134 59,265 1,462 799 139 79 5 115,681,202 1,340,242 .54,591 33,465 6,381 1,712 607 3,115,372 103,967 1,547 231 61 41 9 723,423 1,889 60 22 8 7 0 7,214,763 64,839 1,949 913 175 90 6 8,053,234 98,223 2,324 1,205 225 95 24 12,408,844 136,238 2,046 781 195 199 7 '5,108,003 54,886 1,133 480 233 65 8 3,097,059 28,659 735 381 48 28 3 5,071,026 62,371 1,223 568 154 46 6 19,485,666 231,858 9,382 6,518 1,016 185 84 7,984,870 83,035 1,941 1,160 288 82 20 5,577,462 49,786 2,174 1,193 241 103 14 3,668,696 35,769 1,527 751 216 98 4 1,636,460 13,628 679 487 66 18 5 9,682,684 120,633 10,384 6,485 1,726 242 175 9,633,503 129,022 11,817 8,716 991 200 187 7,682,060 79,933 4,364 2,908 468 155 36 5,538,077 45,506 1,306 666 268 58 19 The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that there are limitations to many of these data. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 INCOME FATCHECK PERSONAL EARNINGS BY INDUSTRY Johnson County (Thousands of .dollars) Agricultural services, forestry, fisheries, and other~ Mining Construction Manufacturing Nondurable goods Durable goods Transportation and public utilities Wholesale trade Retail trade Finance, insurance and real estate Services Government and government enterprises Federal, civilian Military State and local 1990 1991 1992 4,676 4,767 5,237 2,827 2,101 2,302 58,282 64,082 69,858 136,559 140,257 137,949 97,895 98,175 95,647 38,664 42,082 42,302 44,239 47,711 52,773 40,022 40,646 39,798 111,654 120,218 130,431 38,423 40,926 47,592 237,539 257,487 281,753 663,599 705,040 739,346 50,067 52,873 57,887 4,569 4,693 5,091 608,963 647,474 676,368 1"Other" consists of the wages and salaries of U.S. residents employed by international consulates in the United States. : NOTE: Changes since last year's profile are due to revised estimates, (D) Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information. 1993 1994 (D) (D) (D) (D) 76,090 89,766 136,959 153,603 97,845 113,045 39,114 40,558 59 016 61,951 42 889 45,313 136 866 148,153 47 851 52,742 303 257 339,114 789 055 844,459 62 500 65,663 5 139 4,827 721 416 773,969 organizations and by foreign embassies and SOURCE: REGIONAL ECONOMIC INFORMATION SYSTEM, 1969-1994, MAY, 1996, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION, BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, REGIONAL ECONOMIC MEASUREMENT DIVISION. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Total personal income Total earnings by place of work Less: Personal contributions for social insurance1 Plus: Adjustment for residence Equals: Net earnings by place of residence Plus: Dividends, interest, and rent Plus: Transfer payments MAJOR SOURCES OF PERSONAL INCOME Johnson County (Thousands of dollars) 1990 1991 1992 1,652,445 1,733,069 1,849,051 1,362,639 1,437,346 1,521,962 1993 1994. 1,938,600 2,154,608 1,604,469 1,766,297 71,490 75,403 78,154 82,666 90,729 -51,279 -56,282 -54,267 -57,698 ~67,829 1,239,870 1,305,661 1,389,541 1,464,105 1,607,739 275,099 276,257 295,822 300,685 360,801 137,476 151,151 163,688 173,810 186,068 ~Personal contributions for social insurance are included in earnings by type and industry but excluded from personal income. NOTE: Changes since last year's profile are due to revised estimates. SOURCE: REGIONAL ECONOMIC INFORMATION SYSTEM, 1969-1994 MAY, 1996 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION, BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, REGIONAL ECONOMIC MEASUREMENT DIVISION. Total personal income Nonfarm personal income Farm income~ DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL INCOME Johnson County . (Thousands of dollars) 1990 1991 1992 1,652,445 1,733,069 1,849,051 1,627,626 1,718,958 1,824,128 24,819 14,111 14,923 1993 1994 1,938,600 2,154,608 1,934,531 2,132,793 4,069 21,815 Population (thousands)2 Per capita personal income (dollars) 96.4 96.7 98.1 99.0 100.0 17,137 17,914 18,853 19,578 21,545 ~Farm income consists of proprietors' net income, the wages of hired farm labor, the pay-in-kind of hired farm labor, and the salaries of officers of corporate farms. 2Mid year population estimates of the Bureau of the Census. NOTE: Changes since last year's profile are due to revised estimates. SOURCE: REGIONAL ECONOMIC INFORMATION SYSTEM, 1969-1994, MAY, 1996, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION, BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, REGIONAL ECONOMIC MEASUREMENT DIVISION. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Private Industry-Total Agriculture-Mining Construction Manufacturing Transportation & Pub. Utilities Retail/Wholesale Trade Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Services Government - Total AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES* Johnson County, Iowa Iowa 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 ,19,9,5 1995 $320 $333 $350 $351 $363 $373 $430 $324 $335 $351 $340 $304 $325 $360 $418 $469 $508 $501 $502 $505 $522 $496 $506 $517 $529 $557 $573 $590 $436 $451 $485 $507 $520 $568 $555 $215 $223 $234 $241 $249 $248 $306 $417 $429 $454 $450 $468 $475 $561 $306 $322 $343 $335 $344 $356 $370 $553 $576 $601 $622 $640 $663 $491 Federal $521 $561 $621 $638 $654 $677 $659 State $59O $616 $641 $662 $681 $703 $636 Local $383 $392 $408 $429 $440 $467 $420 TOTAL - ALL INDUSTRIES $408 $425 $444 $452 $464 $477 $440 *Job Insurance Coverage by Major Industry Group - Average Yearly Weekly Wages SOURCE: EMPLOYMENT & WAGES COVERED BY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, IOWA DEPT, OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, 1995, Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 INCOME IN 1989 INCOME IN 1989 Households Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $!4,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or more Median household income (dollars) U.S. Iowa 91,993,582 1,065,243 5,684,517 59,821 8,529,980 113,277 8,133,273 111,561 16,123,742 221,213 14,575,125 194,997 16,428,455 191,863 13,777,883 121,339 4,704,808 28,894 2,593,768 13,932 1,442,031 8,346 30,056 26,229 Families Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or more Median family income (dollars) Non-family households Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or more Median non-family household income (dollars) Per capita income (dollars) INCOME TYPE IN 1989 Households With wage and salary income Mean wage and salary income (dollars) With non-farm self-employment income Mean non-farm self-employment income (dollars) With farm self-employment income Mean farm self-employment income (dollars) With Social Security income Mean Social Security income (dollars) With public assistant income Mean public assistance income (dollars) With retirement income Mean retirement income (dollars) 65,049,428 746,331 2,582,206 23,657 3,636,361 41,297 4,676,092 57,394 10,658,345 145,911 10,729,951 153,646 13,270,930 167,293 11,857,079 110,146 4,115,468 26,497 2,259,940 12,816 1,263,056 7,674 35,225 31,659 26,944,1 64 318,912 3,311,694 38,291 5,080,560 73,981 3,593,796 55,058 : 5,577,805 75,617 3,799,161 39,858 2,979,107 22,823 1,685,327 9,690 482,080 1,970 274,043 1,013 160,581 611 17,240 14,190 14,420 12,422 91,993,582 1,065,243 71,174,232 795,447 37,271 29,886 10,810,605 142,564 20,218 13,460 2,020,105 100,006 10,064 12,425 24,210,922 321,229 7,772 7,939 6,943,269 61,798 4,078 3,784 14,353,202 138.396 9,216 7,040 The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling data. SOURCE: U,S, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 Johnson Iowa North University Co. City Coralville Liberty Heights 36,118 21,964 4,622 1,122 470 2,288 1,765 192 56 13 3,665 2,722 439 95 18 3,681 2,552 504 66 26 6,559 4,092 954 298 56 5,707 3,033 948 211 66 5,819 2,953 803 233 95 5,151 2,894 578 147 74 1,581 915 134 16 52 1,063 610 47 0 44 604 428 23 0 26 27,862 24,565 26,599 27,091 43,750 20,478 10,895 2,450 715 289 544 406 60 16 2 943 626 122 8 0 1,111 664 140 32 9 2,814 1,545 339 175 15 3,290 1,496 527 140 27 4,485 2,035 613 202 66 4,396 2,384 492 126 55 1,399 807 97 16 50 970 541 47 0 44 526 391 13 0 21 39,606 39,259 36,076 34,297 62,479 15,640 11,069 2,172 407 181 1,773 1,378 142 40 11 2,807 2,139 329 87 18 2,622 1,923 366 34 19 3,772 2,568 612 123 39 2,356 1,484 434 78 39 1,308 912 174 34 31 714 500 74 11 17 141 83 31 0 2 79 54 0 0 0 68 28 10 0 5 16,298 15,270 19,375 18,323 25,875 14,113 13,277 14,387 11,529 27,396 36,118 21,964 4,622 1,122 470 31,406 19,189 4,236 1,010 399 32,990 31,045 30,103 28,583 48,025 5,246 3,049 521 132 83 13,734 13,863 8,391 12,395 33,797 1,616 319 78 19 21 9,263 5,359 6,478 3,295 1,408 5,581 3,046 577 117 107 8,073 8,212 7,603 6,095 10,558 1,102 626 185 19 17 3,665 3,498 4,419 4,337 3,135 3,151 1,952 282 101 75 8,888 9,351 7,784 4,967 14.542 variability, and that there are limitations to many of these CENSUS OF POPULATION. ecodev/profile/profile 15 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 CITY-TO-CITY COST-OF-LIVING COMPARISON 100.0 = All-City Average Iowa Quarter All-Items Grocery Housing Utility Transport. Health Care Misc. Goods Communities Surveyed Index Index Index Index Index Index & Svs. Index Ames 4thQ96 99.5 89.3 104.1 95.2 113.5 107.0 96.4 Cedar Rapids 4thQ96 99.0 92.9 103.6 101.8 98.0 94.0 98.7 Quad Cities 4thQ96 98.9 101.3 94.1 98.8 102.3 95.5 01.6 Des Moines 4thQ96 98.9 101.2 92.3 98.2 101.0 101.8 102.6 Dubuque 4thQ96 105.8 99.8 128.1 91.0 101.4 93.0 100.0 Fort Dodge lstQ93 96.2 97.1 98.9 93.9 98.0 83.8 95.6 Iowa City 2ndQ96 106.2 96.7 123.1 104.8 101.0 92.4 99.7 Marshalltown 3rdQ92 97.4 95.1 88.3 96.4 112.3 86.1 97.1 Mason City 4thQ96 94.7 94.6 84,0 94.0 98.9 95.0 102.7 Sioux City lstQ93 100.7 100.0 114.8 89.2 99.1 94.9 94.0 Watefioo/C. Falls 4thQ96 94.1 91.8 95.3 88.5 95.7 86.7 96.4 Other Selected Communities Denver, CO 4thQ96 104.4 95.8 118.1 81.1 111.8 123.9 Chicago, IL 3rdQ95 107.2 103.2 111.6 112,8 118.4 104.9 Peoria, IL 4thQ96 102.2 102.3 104.2 92.5 105.6 92.3 : Indianapolis, IN 4thQ96 97.6 102.0 93.0 98.8 95.1 97.2 Lawrence, KS 4thQ96 100.6 92.9 109.6 72.1 94.8 91.8 Minneapolis, MN 4thQ96 100.4 98.5 95.2 101.6 115.1 124.5 Kansas City, MO 4thQ96 96.9: 96.5 92.6 90.4 101.1 108.9 Lincoln, NE 4thQ96 89.9 97.3 76.1 82.3 100.6 84.3 Fargo, ND 4thQ96 98.6 98.7 95.1 945.3 95.8 102.0 Sioux Falls, SD 4thQ96 97.1 102.9 93.1 92.6 93.4 100.8 Milwaukee, WI 3rdQ95 104.3 105.5 117.8 93.3 102.6 103.6 SOURCE: ACCRA, FORMERLY AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESEARCHERS ASSN. For information on other cities, contact IDED's Deb Townsend at (515) 242-4817. 97.1 101.5 103.8 99.7 106.7 97.1 99.1 98.0 102.7 99.1 95.5 ecod ev,'profi&eZp roflle 1 6 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 GO.VERNMENT & TAXES MUNICIPAL & COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR METRO AREA Form of local government SOURCE: Comprehensive plan Zoning Ordinance in effect Subdivision ordinance with design standards in effect Fullotime fire fighters Volunteer fire fighters Full-time peace officers Land area (acres) .Iowa City Coralville North Liberty Johnson County Mayor- Mayor- Mayor- Board of Council- Administrator Council Supervisors Manager yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 51 0 0 0 0 32 25 0 65 27 0 49 14,707 5,039 3,200 396,352 CITY OF IOWA CITY, CITY OF CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, AND JOHNSON COUNTY. COMPARATIVE PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR IOWA'S LARGEST CITIES City Fiscal Year '97 Consolidated Property Tax Rate1 Waterloo 43.34795 Des Moines 42.12865 Cedar Falls 38.84277 Mason City 29.49000 Sioux City 37.28953 Davenport 34.52870 Dubuque 30.85536 Cedar Rapids 31.71181 Iowa City 30.85536 Ames 30.98021 ~Tax rate per $1,000 assessed value. Consolidated tax rate is the total tax rate for all taxing districts. SOURCE: 1996 ANNUAL REPORT, CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, IOWA CITY; BLACKHAWK COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE; POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. ecodev/profile/profile 17 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 TAX LEVIES FOR JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA IN DOLLARS PER THOUSAND 1994 ASSESSED VALUES TAXES PAYABLE 1996-1997 INCORPORATED TOWNS AND CITIES School School City District City District County Assessor Total Total Other~ 44 Coralville Clear Creek 5.2778 .26263 12.23022 10.75016 0.65915 45 Coralville iowa City 5.2778 .26263 12.13055 10.75016 0.65915 70 Iowa City Clear Creek 5.2778 .26263 12.23022 12.65253 0.65915 *'50 iowa City iowa City" 5.2778 .26263 12.13035 12.65353 0.65915 55 North Liberty Clear Creek 5.277~ .26263 12.23022 8.85089 0.65915 56 North Liberty iowa City 5.2778 .26263 12.13035 8.85089 0.65915 69 University Heights Iowa City 5.2778 .26263 12.13035 8.71008 0.65915 Total Levy 29.13606 29.03619 30.99118 30.89131 27.23679 27.13692 26.99611 UNINCORPORATED RURAL AREAS School School Township District Township District County Assessor Total Total Other~ 71 East Lucas Iowa City 8.94466 0.26263 12.13035 .40500 0.65915 19 Newport iowa City 8.94466 0.26263 12.13035 .51053 0.65915 20 Newport Solon 8.94466 0.26263 13.66417 .51053 0.65915 16 Penn Iowa City 8.94466 0.26263 12.13035 .44853 0.65915 23 Scott Iowa City 8.94466 0.26263 12.13035 .56716 0.65915 25 Scott Lone Tree 8.94466 0.26263 10.35201 ,56716 0.65915 Total Levy 22.39791 22.50344 24.03726 22.44144 22.56007 20.78253 fag Extension Council Levies (0.06099), Area X Community College Levies (0.59316), and State of Iowa (Brucellosis & TB) Levies (0.00500). SOURCE: JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR, FEBRUARY 1997. ecodev/profile/profile 18 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 REAL PROPERTY VALUATION~ (millions of dollars) Johnson County Aggregate Actual Value of Real Property Taxable Actual Value of Real Property Iowa City~ Aggregate Actual Value of Real Property Taxable Actual Value of Real Property Coralville2 Aggregate Actual Value of Real Property Taxable Actual Value of Real Property North Liberty~ 'Aggregate Actual Value of Real Property Taxable Actual Value of Real Property University Hei¢lhts2 Aggregate Actual Value of Real Property- Taxable Actual Value of Real Property 199._._~2 199.__~3 199._.~4 1995 1996 $2,915.6 $3,255.0 $3,413.4 $3,904.6 $4,108.5 $2,427.4 $2,597.1 $2,705.2 $2,838.8 $3,002.3 $1,597.9 $1,780.4 $1,858.7 $2,130.3 $2,185.2 $1,334.4 $1,427.8 $1,483.3 $1,562.4 $1,612.1 $338.8 $393.7 $424.1 $490.1 $547.1 $293.7 $329.8 $351.3 $374.9 $426.6 $53.9 $59.7 $63.0 $76.8 $122.6 $41.9 $43.4 $45.6 $48.6 $86.1 $40.1 $47.2 $47.7 $52.7 $52.7 $30.1 $33.2 $33.4 $32.9 $32.7 ~AII valuations as of January I of {hat year. Figures do not include debt service. 2Figures include regular and ag land. SOURCE: JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE, FEBRUARY 1997. ecodev/pmtile/profile 19 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 INDUSTRY ALL INDUSTRIES, 1994 Johnson County SIC Code Number of employees Payroll ($1,000) Annual Total number of establishments Total for all industries 40,281 07 Agricultural Services, Forestry, and Fishing 233 10 Mining (B) 15 Construction 1,727 20 Manufacturing 3,459 40 Transportation and Public Utilities 1,367 50 Wholesale Trade 1,142 52 Retail Trade 10,412 60 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,758 70 Services .- 20,110 99 Unclassified Establishments (A) 788,335 3,574 (D) 48,252 103,264 42.350 29,871 115,435 41,244 402,119 (D) 2,342 34 4 279 86 88 102 65O 204 872 23 Excludes most government employees, railroad employees, and self-employed persons. .. (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; F-500 to 999; G-1,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K-25,000 to 49,999; L-S0,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS, IOWA, 1994. ecodev/profile/profLl~ 20 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 EMPLOYMENT RANKING OF IOWA CITY AREA EMPLOYERS Manufacturing Business Employees National Computer Systems, Iowa City ................................................ 932 American College Testing, Iowa City .................................................. 801 Rockwell International - Collins Avionics & Communications Division, Coralville ................... 800 United Technologies Automotive, Iowa City ........... . .................................. 700 Procter & Gamble, Iowa City ....................................................... 580 Oral B Laboratories, Iowa City ...................................................... 482 Moore Business Forms, Iowa City .................................................... 326 Hawkeye Food Systems, CoraIville ................................................... 281 MCl Mass Markets, Inc ............................................................ 250 Heartland Express, Coralville ....................................................... 245 Rexam Release, Iowa City ......................................................... 200 North Liberty Plastics, North Liberty ................................................... 150 L.L. Pelling, North Liberty .......................................................... 150 (Winter Employment) ........... ; ................................................ 35 Seabury & Smith, Iowa City ............ ~ .......... ~ ................................. 130 Banker's Advertising/Tru-Art Color Graphics, Iowa City .................................... 120 Blooming Prairie Warehouse, Iowa Ciiy ................................................ 115 General Mills, Iowa City ............................................................ 85 Roberts Dairy, Iowa City ............................................................ 84 Mid-American Energy, Iowa City ...................................................... 72 Protein Blenders, Inc., Iowa City ...................................................... 50 Hawkeye Medical Supply, Iowa City ................................................... 38 Millard Warehouse, Iowa City ........................................................ 30 SOURCE: IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., FEBRUARY 1997. ~evlprofile/profile 21 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 EMPLOYMENT RANKING OF IOWA CITY AREA EMPLOYERS Non-Manufacturing Business .Eml~lovees The University of Iowa, Iowa City .................................................. 22,231 Iowa City Community Schools, Iowa City .............................................. 1,495 Veterans Administration Hospital, Iowa City ............................................ 1,200 Mercy Hospital, Iowa City ........................................................ 1,059 City of Iowa City, Iowa City ........................................................ 564 Johnson County Government, Iowa City ............................................... 430 Hills Bank & Trust, Iowa City ....................................................... 190 First National Bank, Iowa City ....................................................... 184 Iowa City Press Citizen, Iowa City ................................................... 181 City of 0o~'alville, Coralville ......................................................... 175 APAC ........................................................................ 174 Iowa State Bank & Trust, Iowa City ................................................... 155 Access Direct Telemarketing ........................................................ 105 University of Iowa Community Credit Unior~, Iowa City ..................................... 100 Applied Systems, Coralville .............. . ............................................ 82 Lenoch & Cilek, Iowa City ............. ' ............................................. 50 Hansen Lind Meyer, Iowa City .... '~ .................................................. 35 SOURCE: IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., FEBRUARY 1997, Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 MANUFACTURING SIC Code 20 201 202 2022 2026 204 2043 2045 2048 209 2096 2099 22 23 24 243 244 249 25 251 254 26 27 271 272 273 275 2752 2754 2759 276 28 283 284 30 32 327 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, 1994 Johnson County Number of Payroll ($1,000) Total number of employees Annual establishments Manufacturing, total Food and kindred products Meat products Dairy products Cheese, natural and processed Fluid milk Grain mill products Cereal breakfast foods Prepared flour mixes and doughs Prepared feeds, n.e.c. Misc. food and kindred products Potato chips and similar snacks Food preparations, n.e.c. : Textile mill products Apparel and other textile products .. Lumber and wood products Millwork, plywood and structural members Wood containers Miscellaneous wood products Furniture and fixtures Household furniture Partitions and fixtures Paper and allied products Printing and publishing Newspapers Periodicals Books Commemial printing Commercial printing, lithographic Commercial printing, gravure Commercial printing, n.e.c. Manifold business forms Chemicals and allied products Drugs Soap, cleaners and toilet goods Rubber and misc, plastics products Stone, clay and glass products Concrete, gypsum and plaster products 3,459 103,264 86 303 7,836 12 (A) (D) 1 (C) (D) 2 (B) (D) 1 (B) (D) 1 157 4,193 7 (A) (D) 1 (A) (D) 1 (c) (d) 5 (A) (D) 2 (A) (D) 1 (A) (D) 1 (A) (D) 1 (A) (D) 1 (B) (D) 4 (A) (D) 2 (A) (D) (A) (d) 1 13 231 4 (A) (D) 3 (A) (D) 1 (C) (D) 1 662 16,991 24 (C) (D) 5 (A) (D) 2 (A) (D) 3 220 5,054 12 188 1,256 7 (A) (D) 1 (B) (O) 4 (C) (D) 1 (F) (D) 2 (A) (D) 1 (F) (D) 1 1,144 27,554 9 (B) (D) 4 (B) (D) 4 ecodev/profile/profile 23 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SIC Number of Payroll ($1,000) Total number of Code employees Annual establishments 3272 Concrete products, n.e.c. (A) (D) 1 3273 Ready-mixed concrete (B) (D) 2 34 Fabricated metal products 15 306 5 342 Cutlery, handtools, and hardware (A) (D) 1 344 Fabricated structural metal products (A) (D) 3 3442 Metal doors, sash and trim (A) (D) 1 3449 Miscellaneous metal work (A) (D) 1 349 Misc. fabricated metal products (A) (D) 1 35 Industrial machinery and equipment (A) (D) 1 36 Electronic and other electronic equip. (A) (D) 1 37 Transportation equipment (A) (D) 1 38 Instruments and related products (A) (D) 10 382 Measuring and controlling devices (A) (D) 2 384 Medical instruments and supplies (A) (D) 7 3841 Surgical and medical instruments 26 230 6 3842 Surgical appliances and supplies (A) (D) 1 385 Ophthalmic goods (A) (D) 1 39 Miscellaneous manufacturing industries (E) (D) 6 391 Jewelry, silverware and plated ware (A) (D) 1 396 Costume jewelry and notions (A) (D) 1 399 Miscellaneous manufacturers (E) (D) 3 3991 Brooms and brushes (E) (D) 1 3993 Signs and advertising specialties (A) (D) 1 3999 Manufacturing industries, n.e.c. (A) (D) 1 (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; F-500 to 999; G-1,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K-25,000 to 49,999; L-50,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PA3'rERNS, 1994. ecod ev/p rolile~profile 24 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 CONSTRUCTION & MINING CONSTRUCTION & MINING INDUSTRIES, 1994 Johnson County SIC Number of Payroll ($1,000) Total number of Code employe&s Annual establishments Mining, total (B) Construction, total 1,727 14 Nonmetallic minerals, except fuels (B) 142 Crushed and broken stone (B) 3 Sand and gravel (A) 149 Administrative and auxiliary (A) 15 General contractors & operative builders 639 151 General building contractors 608 153 Operative builders (A) 16 Heavy construction, except building 63 161 Highway and street construction (B) 162 Heavy construction, except highway 28 17 Special trade contractors 1,025 171 Plumbing, heating, air-conditiohing 248 172 Painting and paper hanging 45 173 Electrical work .' 174 174 Masonry, stonework, and plastering 131 1741 Masonry and other stone. work (B) 1742 Plastering, drywall and insulation 100 1743 Terrazzo, tile, marble, mosaic work (A) 175 Carpentry and floor work 96 1751 Carpentry work 87 1752 Floor laying and floor work, n.e.c. 9 176 Roofing, siding & sheet metal work 85 177 Concrete work 167 178 Water well drilling (A) 179 Miscellaneous special trade contractor9 77 1794 Excavation work 38 1796 Installing building equipment, n.e.c. (A) 1799 Special trade contractors, n.e.c. (B) (D) 4 48,252 279 (D) 3 (D) 2 (D) 1 (D) 1 3,360 104 14,001 92 (D) 1 3,637 15 (D) 4 1,352 10 29,646 160 7,596 31 933 17 5,733 21 2,504 17 (D) 7 2,020 9 (D) 1 2,024 22 1,862 17 162 5 3,103 12 4,867 19 (D) 1 2,866 19 928 8 (D) 1 (D) 9 (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; Fo500 to 999; G-1,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K-25,000 to 49,999; L-50,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS, 1994. ~ev~ro,,~,pro,~,, 25 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION Unincorporated Johnson County New Construction Year # of permits Value Repair, Remodelin~ & Additions # of permits Value 1990 185 $16,388,519 1991 187 19,253,732 1992 207 22,005,903 1993 210 23,069,382 1994 210 26,018,612 1995 156 19,285,326 1996 101 15,820,626 Total Construction # of permits Value SOURCE: JOHNSON COUNTYZONING DEPARTMENT. 46 $840,715 231 $17,229,234 63 1,098,929 250 20,352,661 88 1,747,639 295 23,753,542 147 1,952,729 357 25,022,111 106 1,817,203 316 27,835,815 97 1,621,535 253 20,906,861 68 1,682,102 169 17,502,728 BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION~ City of Iowa City New Construction Year # of permits Value Repair, Remodelin.q & Additions Total Construction # of permits Value # of permits Value 1985 146 16,355,5'19 266 6,984,220 412 23,339,739 1986 164 17,112,704 295 4,586,860 459 21,699,564 1987 411 16,255,434 327 6,549,492 537 22,804,926 1988 206 33,868,849 308 9,364,929 514 43,233,778 1989 238 32,035,514 285 7,353,738 523 40,157,252 1990 230 34,544,897 277 9,580,447 507 44,125,344 1991 227 28,170,971 365 13,992,461 592 42,163,432 1992 296 38,493,204 353 11,575,717 649 50,068,921 1993 334 45,229,704 478 17,793,077 812 63,022,781 1994 322 58,123,207 476 12,641,883 798 70,765,090 1995 230 34,496,979 452 10,560,489 691 45,057,468 1996 188 41,772,894 479 9,580,545 667 51,353,439 ~Figures include residential, commercial, industrial permits, public works, and other non-residential structures grading or demolition permits. but do not include moving, NOTE: Figures include public and private construction, but do not include construction on University property. SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES. e~'~lev/profile/pro fil~ 26 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION~ City of Coralville New Construction Year # of permits Value Repair, Remodeling & Additions Total Construction # of permits Value # of permits Value 1985 40 7,752,000 1986 31 2,843,000 1987 58 5,885,535 1988 45 3,553,528 1989 63 9,453,691 1990 77 9,635,148 1991 99 17,148,332 1992 116 23,835,600 1993 148 20,968,919 1994 142 22,515,600 1995 92 14,717,000 1996 133 21,236,332 ~Figures include residential, 79 540,635 119 8,292,635 51 2,468,731 82 5,311,731 69 2,112,700 127 7,998,235 77 880,084 122 4,433,612 56 3,051,778 119 12,505,469 73 595,413 150 10,230,561 95 2,400,291 194 19,548,623 72 1,216,325 188 25,051,915 119 5,417,399 267 26,386,318 93 1,725,679 235 24,241,279 102 6,732,476 194 21,449,476 72 770,829 205 22,007,161 commercial, industrial permits, public works, and other non-residential structures. SOURCE: CITY OF CORALVILLE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PERMITS~ Iowa City North Liberty Year # of Permits Total Value # of Permits 1985 6 1,692,430 N/A 1986 4 1,291,430 N/A 1987 2 307,000 N/A 1988 3 936,000 N/A 1989 4 2,826,836 N/A 1990 5 247,890 N/A 1991 4 749,806 N/A 1992 .... N/A 1993 I 25,000 3 1994 .... 4 1995 .... 2 1996 2 43,499 I Total Value N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $ 832,500 6,208,856 270,000 157,0O0 ~lndustrial building permits for Coralville are included in the figure for commercial building permits. SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS Unincorporated Johnson County Iowa City~ Coralville2 North Liberty Year # of Permits Total Value # of Permits Total Value # of Permits Total Value # of Permits Total Value 1985 N/A N/A 29 ~ 6,710,608 39 N/A 9 742,040 1986 N/A N/A 13 4,543,439 24 N/A 4 146,340 1987 N/A N/A 8 1,047,906 44 N/A 2 45,600 1988 N/A N/A 6 1,435,000 37 N/A 3 873,473 1989 N/A N/A 6 2,031,000 39 N/A 5 797,000 1990 2 $225,000 10 8,503,000 15 N/A 8 941,113 1991 3 228,146 9 4,276,500 8 N/A 9 377,300 1992 12 805,037 15 1,305,038 8 N/A 5 353,900 1993 6 404,200 20 4,211,942 11 2,606,819 8 1,093,873 1994 3 878,000 20 14,717,943 19 5,409,600 8 1,285,900 1995 2 150,100 19 5,532,098 19 7,816,000 6 2,119,000 1996 7 774,500 17 7,372,876 15 7,789,067 5 1,473,576 ~Figures include motels, hotels, service stations, hospitals and institutional buildings, professional and office buildings, stores, and mercantile buildings. 2Specific values of Coralville building permits are unavailable for the years prior to 1993. Commercial building permits also include industrial permits. SOURCE: JOHNSON COUNTY ZONING DEPARTMENT, CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY. ecodev/profile/proffie 28 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 FINANCE, INS[IRANCE & R EA L ES TA TE FINANCE, INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIES, 1994 Johnson County SIC Number of Payroll ($1,000) Code employees Annual Total number of establishments Finance, Insurance & real estate, total 1,758 41,244 60 Depository institutions 850 18.717 602 Commercial banks 734 16,306 603 Savings institutions (B) (D) 606 Credit Unions (B) (D) 61 Nondepository institutions 20 505 614 Personal credit institutions (A) (D) 616 Mortgage bankers and brokers (A) (D) 62 Security and commodity brokers 43 2,296 621 Security brokers and dealers 39 2,227 628 Security and commodity services 4 69 63 Insurance carriers 32 716 631 Life insurance (A) (D) 632 Medical service and health insurance (A) (D) 633 Fire, marine, and casualty insurance (A) (D) 64 Insurance agents, brokers, & service 344 8,221 65 Real estate 338 7,468 651 Real estate operators & lessors 134 3,339 653 Real estate agents & managers 142 2,717 654 Title abstract offices 31 725 655 Subdividers and developers 31 687 6552 Subdividers and developers, n.e.c. 18 492 6553 Cemetery subdividers and developers (A) (D) 67 Holding & other investment offices 131 3,321 671 Holding offices (A) (D) 673 Trusts (C) (D) 679 Miscellaneous investing (A) (D) (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. 2O4 28 21 2 5 6 4 1 13 7 6 9 2 2 6 48 95 4O 38 3 14 10 2 5 2 1 2 NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; F-500 to 999; G-1,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K.25,000 to 49,999; L-50,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS, IOWA, 1994. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS City of Iowa City Type of institution Number Total Assets Banks1 3 $807,032,000 Credit Unions 2 138,651,112 Savings & Loan 2 N/A ~lncludes only those banks based in Iowa City. Hills Bank & Trust is based in Hills, Iowa. Total is as of December 1996. SOURCE: IOWA DIVISION OF BANKING, APRIL 1996. STATE OF IOWA, IOWA CREDIT UNION STATISTICAL REPORT, 1993~ ecodev/profile/pmfile 29 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 RETAIL- WHOLESALE TRADE SIC Code 52 521 523 525 526 527 53 531 539 54 541 543 544 546 549 55 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 56 561 562 563 564 565 .566 569 57 571 5712 5713 5714 RETAIL AND WHOLESALE TRADE INDUSTRIES, 1993 Johnson County Number of employees Retail trade, total 10,412 Building materials and garden supplies 426 Lumber & other building materials 247 Paint, glass and wallpaper stores (B) Hardware stores 66 Retail nurseries and garden stores 63 Mobile home dealers (A) General merchandise stores 1,130 Department stores 1,011 Misc. general merchandise stores 119 Food stores 1,715 Grocery stores 1,468 Fruit and vegetable markets (A) Candy, nut and confectionery stores (A) Retail bakeries 205 Miscellaneous food stores .. (A) Automotive dealers & service stations 924 New & used car dealers 426 Used car dealers 7 Auto & home supply stores 62 Gasoline service stations 3989 Boat Dealers (A) Recreational vehicle dealers (A) Motorcycle dealers (A) Apparel and accessory stores 464 Men's and boys' clothing ,'stores 32 Women's clothing stores 152 Women's accessory and specialty stores 15 Children's and infants' wear stores (A) Family clothing stores 114 Shoe stores 122 Misc. apparel and accessory stores (A) Furniture & homefurnishings stores 472 Furniture & homefurnishings stores (C) Furniture stores 95 Floor covering stores.' 49 Drapery and upholstery stores (A) Payroll ($1,000) Total number of Annual establishments 115,435 650 8,525 36 5,097 18 (D) 5 858 6 1,286 5 (D) 2 12,338 12 10,806 8 1,532 4 18,307 49 16,4357 36 (D) 1 (D) 2 1,581 8 (D) 2 17,395 73 11,164 11 89 5 1,196 10 4,430 40 (D) 1 (D) 1 (D) 5 3,778 57 422 4 1,120 17 144 4 (D) 2 829 10 958 16 (D) 4 7,722 61 (D) 29 1,368 11 1,538 8 (D) 2 ecodev/profile/profile 3O Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SIC Code 5719 572 573 5731 5734 5735 5736 58 5812 5813 59 591 592 593 594 5941 5942 5944 5945 5946 5947 5948 5949 596 5961 5962 5963 598 5983 5984 599 5992 5993 5995 5999 599\ Number of employees Misc. homefurnishings stores 43 Household appliance stores (B) Radio, television, & computer stores 250 Radio, TV & electronic stores 92 Computer and software stores (B) Record and prerecorded tape stores 58 Musical Instrument stores (B) Eating & drinking places 3,810 Eating places 3,334 Drinking places 476 Miscellaneous retail 1,390 Drug stores & proprietary stores 268 Liquor stores (B) Used merchandise stores 103 Miscellaneous shopping goods stores 567 Sporting goods & bicycle shops 103 Book stores 161 Jewelry stores 80 Hobby, toy and game shops 44 Camera and photog. supply stores (A) Gift, novelty & souvenir shops 97 Luggage and leather goods stores (A) Sewing, needlework, and piece goods 62 Nonstore retailers 162 Catalog and mail-order houses (B) Merchandising machine operators (A) Direct selling establishments (B) Fuel dealers .' (B) Fuel oil dealers (A) Liquefied petroleum.gas dealers (A) Retail stores, n.e.c 234 Florists 82 Tobacco stores and stands (A) Optical goods stores (B) Miscellaneous retail stores, n.e.c. 110 Administrative and auxiliary 81 5O 501 5013 5014 5015 502 5O3 5031 5032 5039 5O4 5044 Wholesale trade, total Wholesale trade - durable goods Motor vehicles, parts & supplies Motor vehicle supplies and new parts Tires and tubes Motor vehicle parts, used Furniture and homefurnishings Lumber and construction materials Lumber, plywood and millwork Brick, stone and related materials Construction materials, n.e'.c. Professional & commercial equip. Office equipment ecodev/proflle/profile 31 Payroll ($1,000) Total number of Annual establishments 324 8 (D) 3 3,796 29 1,276 7 (D) 6 601 11 (d) 5 27,559 194 24,930 154 2,592 38 18,223 160 4,625 16 (D) 2 1,029 17 1,121 62 1,144 12 1,447 8 823 14 408 6 (D) 2 496 14 (D) 1 287 5 3,324 17 (D) 3 (D) 3 (D) 11 (D) 6 (D) 1 (D) 3,619 40 778 13 (D) 2 (D) 2 1,874 18 1,588 8 1,142 29,871 102 570 15,939 60 66 1,336 9 (B) (D) 9 (B) (D) 1 (A) (D) 1 (B) (D) 1 62 1,567 6 (B) (D) 3 (A) (D) 2 (A) (D) 1 104 3,139 12 (A) (D) 1 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SIC CODE 5045 5046 5047 506 5063 5065 507 5072 5074 5075 508 5083 5084 5085 5087 509 5091 5093 5099 51 511 5111 5112 5113 513 514 5141 5149 515 5153 5154 517 5171 518 5181 5182 519 5191 5193 5199 Number of Payroll ($1,000) Total number of employees Annual establishments Computers, peripherals and software 24 683 5 Commercial equipment, n.e.c. (A) (D) 1 Medical & hospital equipment 65 2,175 4 Electrical goods 93 4,147 10 Electrical apparatus and equipment 36 1,371 4 Electronic parts and equipment (A) (D) 5 Hardware, plumbing & heating equipment 73 1,931 5 Hardware (A) (D) 1 Plumbing and hydronic heating supplies (B) (D) 3 Warm air heating and air-conditioning (A) (D) 1 Machinery, equipment, & supplies 62 1,379 10 Farm & garden machinery (B) (D) '2 Industrial machinery and equipment (B) (D) 3 Industrial supplies (A) (D) 2 Service establishment equipment (A) (D) 2 Miscellaneous durable goods (B) (D) 6 Sporting and recreational goods (B) (D) 2 Scrap and waste materials (B) (D) 3 Durable goods, n.e.co (A) (D) 1 Wholesale trade-nondurable goods 572 3,018 42 Paper and paper products (A) (D) 4 Printing and writing paper (A) (D) 1 Stationary and office supplies (A) (D) 1 Industrial and personal service paper (A) (D) 2 Apparel price goods and notions (A) (D) 1 Groceries & related products .' (C) (D) 3 Groceries, general line (C) (D) 2 Groceries and related products, n.e.c. (A) (D) 1 Farmopmduct raw materials 97 2,018 8 Grain and field beans .' (B) (D) 7 Livestock (A) (D) 1 Petroleum and petroleum products 59 592 5 Petroleum bulk stations & terminals 59 592 5 Beer, wine & distilled beverages (B) (D) 5 Beer and ale (B) (D) 3 Wine and distilled beverages (A) (D) 2 Misc. nondurable goods 146 4,294 15 Farm supplies 122 4,034 7 Flowers and florists' supplies (A) (D) 2 Nondurable goods, n.e.c. (A) (D) 6 (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; F-500 to 999; G-l,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K-25,000 to 49,999; L-50,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS, 1994. e cod ev/profile/profile 32 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 TAXABLE RETAIL SALES SUMMARY - JOHNSON COUNTY* Retail Sales by Municipalitys (in millions of current dollars) Remainder of Johnson Fiscal Year Iowa City Coralville Johnson County County 1990 464.8 107.4 40.8 613.0 1991 480.9 116.2 44.8 641.9 1992 505.2 123.1 45.0 673.3 1993 536.9 138.3 42.3 717.5 1994 578.7 146.5 46.5 771.7 1995 615.5 159.3 48.5 823.3 1996 657.7 155.3 48.5 861.5 *See footnotes on following page. TAXABLE RETAIL SALES BY BUSINESS CLASS* City of Iowa City (in-millions of current dollars) Business Classification 1990 1991 !,~92 !993 1994, 1995 1996 Utilities 62.4 63.0 66.3 70.9 78.6 77.3 85.3 Building Materials 1'3.6 13.7 15.0 15.7 18.5 32.3 38.9 General Merchandise 66.3 70.1 78.0 89.6 96.3 100.7 105.0 Food Stores~ 33.8 35.5 35.2 33.2 35.8 35.1 38.6 Motor Vehicle 17.7 17.5 18.4 18.5 20.4 21.8 23.1 Apparel 21.2 21.0 20.3 19.1 20.7 20.4 20.6 Home Furnishings 23.7 25.2 26.3 30.2 35.3 39.7 55.9 Eating & Drinking Places 61.8 65.2 70.0 73.5 78.6 81.5 83.5 Specialty Stores 50.1 55.1 57.0 58.3 61.0 64.2 65.7 Services 64.8 67.4 70.0 76.0 78.6 83.7 84.8 Wholesale 26.5 22.7 24.0 21.1 23.1 24.8 24.4 Miscellaneous 22.9 24.5 25.4 30.8 31.9 34.0 31.9 TOTALs 464.8 480.9 505.2 536.9 578.7 615.5 657.7 *See footnotes on following page. ec~dev/profile/profile 33 iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 TAXABLE RETAIL SALES BY BUSINESS CLASS* City of Coralville (in millions of current dollars) Business Classification 199.___.~0 1991 ,!992 199_._~3 199.__.~4 1995 199___.~6 Utilities2 ...... 2.5 3.0 2.7 4.2 Building Materials2 11.7 .... 16.2 19.8 19.4 15.2 General Merchandise 7,4 7.4 7.6 7.4 8,2 8,3 2.7 Food Stores1~ ...... 10.0 11.5 12.0 13,7 Motor Vehicle 4.0 4.3 4.7 5.0 4.8 5.3 5.9 Apparel2 ...... 0.5 ...... Home Furnishings 7,1 8,7 7.1 11.4 12.7 13.5 13.9 Eating & Drinking Places 21.2 22.7 23.8 24.5 23.3 26,9 27,6 Specialty Stores 19.8 19.3 20.6 21.3 18.1 23.6 26.5 Services 16.2 19.3 20.8 24.6 25.9 27.2 25,5 Wholesale 5.6 6,4 7,1 8.1 9.8 10,6 10.9 Miscellaneous 14.3 27,9 31,4 6.8 9.5 9.9 9,3 TOTALs 107.4 116,2 123,1 138,3 146.5 159,3 155,3 *See footnotes on following page. RETAIL SALES BY BUSINESS CLASS Remainder of Johnson County .. (in millions of current dollars) Business Classification 1990 1991 1992 199__.___~31994 1995 1996 Utilities 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 Building Materials 6.4 6.2 7,1 8,0 9,9 10.7 8.4 General Merchandise 1,4 1.5 1.7 1.6 2,0 2.0 2.1 Food Stores1 1.6 2.2 2.2 2.2 2,3 2,4 2.6 Motor Vehicle 2.3 1.9 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.9 1.9 Apparel-~ .............. Home Furnishings 0.9 0.9 1,0 1,0 1.0 1,0 0.8 Eating & Drinking Places 6.3 8.1 6.6 4.6 4.2 5.0 5.5 ,?,pecialty 9tore~ 4.8 5.4 4.8 4.0 3.8 3.2 3.1 Services 8.4 8.7 9.2 8.7 9.1 8.g 9.4 Wholesale' 3,7 4.4 4.0 4,3 5,8 6.7 5.8 Miscellaneous 4,1 4.8 5.6 5,1 5.5 5.4 7.3 TOTAL 40,7 44,8 45,0 42,4 46.5 48,5 48,5 ecodev/profile~profilB 34 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 TAXABLE RETAIL SALES BY BUSINESS CLASS Johnson County (in millions of current dollars) Business Classification 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Utilities2 Building Materials2 General Merchandise Food Stores~ Motor Vehicle Apparel2,3 Home Furnishings Eating & Drinking Places Specialty Stores Services Wholesale Miscellaneous TOTALs 63.0 63.5 67.0 74.3 82.5 31.7 19.9 22.2 39.9 48.1 75.1 79.1 87.3 98.6 106.4 35.4 37.7 37.4 45.4 49.6 24.1 23.8 25.2 25.4 27.0 21.2 21.0 20.3 19.6 20.7 31.8 34.9 34.5 42.6 49.1 89.3 96.0 100.1 102.5 106.0 74.8 79.9 82.0 83.7 83.0 89.4 95.3 100.0 109.3 113.6 35.8 33.6 35.0 33.5 38.7 41.3 57.3 62.4 42.6 46.9 613.0 641.9 673.3 717.5 771.7 81.1 62.4 111.0 49.5 28.9 20.4 54.2 113.4 91.0 119.9 42.2 49.3 823.3 90.9 62.5 109.8 54.9 30.9 20.5 .70.6 116.6 95.3 119.7 41.1 48.5 861.5 TAXABLE RETAIL SALES BY BUSINESS CLASS Johnson County (in millions of constant4 dollars) Business Classification 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Utilities2 51.2 49.3 50.1 54.2 58.5 55.9 60.7 Building Materials2 25.8 ~' 15.5 16.6 29.1 34.1 43.0 41.7 General Merchandise 61.0 61.4 65.4 71.9 75.4 76.4 73.4 Food Stores~'2 .. 28.8 29.3 28.0 33.1 35.2 34.1 36.7 Motor Vehicle 19.6 18.5 18.9 18.5 19.1 19.9 20.6 Apparel2'3 17.2 16.3 15.2 14.2 14.7 14.0 13.7 Home Furnishings 25.8 27.1 25.8 31.1 34.8 37.3 47.2 Eating & Drinking Places 76.2 74.6 75.0 74.7 75.1 78.1 77.9 Specialty Stores 60.7 62.0 61.5 61.0 58.8 62.6 63.6 Services 72.6 74.0 74.9 79.6 80.5 82.5 80.0 Wholesale 29.1 26.1 26.3 24.4 27.4 29.0 27.5 Miscellaneous 33.6 44.5 46.8 31.1 33.2 34.0 32.4 TOTALs 498.0 498.5 504.5 522.9 546.8 566.8 575.5 ~The user should note that the food store classification has been adjusted to include only taxable food store sales. Community Profiles prior to 1995 had adjusted the food store classification to reflect taxable and non-taxable food store sales. 2Coralville sales for these categories are included in the Miscellaneous category, except Building Materials for 1990, and 1993 to 1995, Utilities for 1993 to 1995, Food Stores for 1993 to 1995, and Apparel for 1993. 3johnson County sales outside of Iowa City and Coraiville for this category are included in Miscellaneous. 4Constant dollars base period 1983. Figures were scaled using the Regional CPI. 5The user should note that total retail sales figures have been adjusted to reflect the adjusted food store classification (see Footnote 1). The listed total figures differ from the total figures listed in previous Community Profiles. NOTE: Columns may not equal totals due to rounding. Retail sales figures listed in tables are for taxable retail items, except for adjustment to food classification (see Footnote 1)... SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE, IOWA RETAIL SALES & USE TAX REPORTS. ecod ev/p rolile/pro f ils 35 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 MARKET TRADE AREA INFORMATION, 1995 Johnson County Counties Median Per Effective Number of Household Capita Population EBI___.~ Households EBI EBI Johnson 101,500 1,620,069,000 38,100 32,650 15,961 Linn 180,000 2,844,572,000 70,100 34,733 15,803 Benton 24,400 313,169,000 9,400 29,092 12,835 Buchanan 21,600 264,397,000 7,800 26,849 12,241 Jones 20,200 234,745,000 7,200 27,036 11,621 Delaware 18,400 219,308,000 6,700 26,088 11,919 Cedar 17,600 246,349,000 6,700 32,487 13,997 Iowa 15,000 224,678,000 6,000 32,127 14,979 TOTAL 398,700 5,967,287,000 152,000 N/A 14,967 ~Effective Buying Income (EBI) - a term developed by Market Statistics. EBI is defined as disposable personal income, that amount of gross income available after taxes, to purchase goods and services. NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS BY EFFECTIVE BUYING INCOME GROUPS, 1995 Income Range Johnson County % of Households <$15,000 21.48 $15,000 ° $24,999 16.74 $25,000 - $49,999 32.10 $50,000 - $74,999 18.00 $75,000 - $99,999 6.23 $100,00 - $149,999 3.68 $150,000+ 1.77 SOURCE: 1996 DEMOGRAPHICS USA - COUNTY EDITION, MARKET STATISTICS, ocod ev/protile/p rolile 36 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 IOWA CITY MAJOR RETAIL CENTERS Gross Name Leasable Area Type Old Capitol Mall 276,000 Enclosed mall Pepperwood Place Sycamore Mall Wardway Plaza 128,000 Strip mall 240,000 Enclosed mall 125,000 Strip mall Lantern Park 164,000 Strip mall Plaza Eastdale Plaza Westport Plaza Riversquare Plaza 57,000 Enclosed mall 201,000 Retail center 30,000 Strip mall Gross Major Tenants Square Footage Younkers ................ 56,000 J.C. Penney .............. 50,000 Econofoods .............. 63,000 Best Buy ................ 19,000 Sears ................... 70,000 Von Maur ................ 44,000 Jack's .................. 45,000 Eagle ................... 25,000 Target .................. 29,000 Hy-Vee ................. 67,000 Wilson's Sports Center ...... 6,000 Wal-Mart ............... 110,000 Cub Foods ............... 67,000 Staples ................. 24,000 Charlie's Bar & Grill ........ 6,300 Miller Medical Supply ....... 3,000 SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY, OLD CAPITOL MALL, SYCAMORE MALL, EASTDALE PLAZA, FEB., 1996 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SERVICE INDUSTRIES SERVICE iNDUSTRIES, 1994 Johnson County SIC Number of Payroll ($1,000) Code employees Annual Services, total 20,110 70 Hotels & other lodging places 878 701 Hotels & motels 820 703 Camps and recreational vehicle parks 3 704 Membership-basis organization hotels 555 72 Personal services 480 721 Laundry, cleaning & garment services 94 7215 Coin-operated laundries and cleaning (A) 7216 Drycleaning plants, except rug 72 7217 Carpet and upholstery cleaning (A) 722 Photographic studies, portrait 23 723 Beauty shops 236 724 Barber shops (A) 725 Shoe repair and shoeshine parlors (A) 726 Funeral service & crematories 23 729 Miscellaneous personal services 83 7291 Tax return preparation services (B) 7299 Misc. personal services, n.e.c. (B) 73 Business services 2,482 731 Advertising (B) 7311 Advertising agencies (B) 7312 Outdoor advertising agencies (A) 7319 Advertising, n.e.c. (A) 732 Credit reporting and collection (B) 733 Mailing, reproduction, stenographic 51 7331 Direct mail advertising services (A) 7334 Photocopying and duplicating services 37 7335 Commercial Photography (A) 7336 Commercial art and graphic design (A) 7338 Secretarial and court reporting (A) 734 Services to buildings 261 7342 Disinfecting and pest control services 13 7349 Building maintenance services, n.e.c 248 735 Miscellaneous equipment rental & leasing 108 7352 Medical equipment rental 25 7359 Equipment rental and leasir{g, n.e.c. 83 736 Personnel supply services 286 402,119 8,719 8,216 74 429 4,936 778 (o) 638 (D) 154 2,775 (D) (D) 438 497 (D) (D) 49,071 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) 841 (D) 455 (D) (D) (D) 2,014 311 1,703 2,036 755 1,281 4,436 Total number of establishments 872 47 18 3 26 77 13 4 7 2 7 40 2 2 4 9 2 7 lO6 6 2 1 1 2 lO 1 1 2 1 21 5 16 14 5 9 6 ecod ev/p rofiie/pmfile 38 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SIC Code 7361 7363 737 7371 7372 7373 7374 7378 7379 738 7381 7382 7384 7389 75 751 7513 7514 753 7532 7533 7537 7538 7539 754 7542 7549 76 762 7622 7623 7629 764 769 7692 7694 7699 78 783 784 79 791 792 7922 7929 793 794 799 7991 7992 ecod ev/profile/prolile Employment agencies Help supply services Computer and data processing services Computer programming services Prepackaged software Computer integrated system design Data processing and preparation Computer maintenance and repair Computer related services, n.e.c. Miscellaneous business services Detective and armored car services Security systems services Photofinishing laboratories Business services, n.e.c. Auto repair, services & parking Automotive rentals, no drivers Truck rental and leasing, no drivers Passenger car rental Automotive repair shops Top and body repair & paint shops Auto exhaust system repair shops Automotive transmission repair shops General automotive repair shops Automotive repair shops, me.c,' Automotive services, except repair Car washes Automotive services, n.e.c. Miscellaneous repair services. Electrical repair shops Radio and television repair' Refrigeration service and repair Electrical repair shops, n.e.c. Reupholstery and furniture repair Miscellaneous repair shops Welding repair Armature rewinding shops Repair services, n.e.c. Motion pictures Motion picture theaters Videotape rental Amusement and recreation services Dance studios, schools, and halls Producers, orchestras, entertainers Theatrical producers and services Entertainers and entertainment groups Bowling centers Commercial sports Misc. amusement, recreation' services Physical fitness facilities Public golf courses Number of employees (B) (C) 1,433 (A) (S) (B) (G) (A) (A) 282 (B) (A) (B) 2O3 268 18 (A) (A) 195 69 19 (A) 74 (B) 55 8 47 127 46 (B) (A) (B) 15 65 (B) (A) 35 (C) (B) 95 358 (B) 12 8 4 48 (A) 277 109 41 39 Payroll ($1,000) Annual (D) (D) 35,037 455 (E) (D) (D) (D) (D) 44(B) 2,574 (D) (D) (D) 1,919 5,192 381 (D) (D) 4,094 1,610 513 (D) 1,200 (D) 717 62 655 1,995 714 (D) (D) (D) 137 1,138 (D) (D) 528 (D) (D) 590 2,336 (D) 103 77 26 337 (D) 1,825 483 509 Total number of establishments 3 3 23 6 2 2 6 2 4 22 3 1 3 15 62 5 2 2 45 12 3 1 25 2 12 6 6 3O 6 2 1 3 5 17 3 1 13 15 4 11 39 6 6 3 3 3 1 23 7 4 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SIC Code 7993 7996 7997 7999 8O 801 8O2 8O4 8041 8042 8043 8049 805 806 807 8071 8072 808 809 81 82 821 822 824 829 83 832 833 835 836 839 86 861 862 863 864 865 866 869 87 871 8711 8712 8713 872 873 8731 8732 8733 8734 ecodev/prolile/prolile Coin-operated amusement devices Amusement parks Membership sports & recreation clubs Amusement and recreation, n.e.c. Health services Offices & clinics of medical doctors Offices & clinics of dentists Offices of other health practitioners Offices of clinics of chiropractors Offices of clinics of optometrists Offices of clinics of podiatrists Offices of health practitioners, n.e.c. Nursing & personal care facilities Hospitals Medical and dental laboratories Medical laboratories Dental laboratories Home health care services Health & allied services, n.e.c. Legal services Educational services Elementary and secondary schools Colleges and universities Vocational schools ~' Schools & educational services, n.e.c. Social services Individual & family services Job training & related services Child day care services Residential care Social services, n.e.c. Membership organizations Business associations Professional organizations Labor organizations Civic & social associations Political organizations Religious organizations Membership organizations, n.e.c. Engineering & management services Engineering & architectural services Engineering services Architectural services Surveying services Accounting, auditing & bookkeeping Research & testing services Commercial physical research Commercial non-physical research Noncommercial research organizations Testing laboratories Number of employees (A) (A) 110 (A) 10,463 391 190 122 26 43 7 46 366 8,939 35 (A) (E~) 253 167 209 123 (B) (A) (A) 96 1,672 179 (c) 628 637 25 633 (B) (B) 52 135 (A) 390 38 2,033 293 92 176 (B) 120 137 (A) 59 62 (A) 40 Payroll ($1,000) Annual (D) (D) 615 (D) 238,558 17,429 4,111 2,949 534 298 22O 816 5,034 202,076 676 (D) (D) 2,986 3,289 43,041 1,479 (D) (D) (D) 1,249 15,112 2,284 (D) 4,457 6,334 496 8,081 (D) (D) 217 1,482 (D) 4,682 739 57,534 11,142 3,387 6, ,673 (D) 2,061 3,350 (D) 78O 2,054 (D) Total number of establishments 3 1 6 1 150 39 41 36 15 6 4 11 7 4 7 2 5 5 10 44 11 2 1 1 6 119 18 3 48 41 4 96 5 4 4 24 1 5O 7 68 21 10 9 1 15 15 2 5 6 1 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SIC Number of Code employees Payroll ($1,000) Total number of Annual establishments 874 Management & public relations 1,483 40,995 16 8741 Management services (B) (D) 4 8742 Management consulting services (B) (D) 8 8744 Facilities support services (A) (D) 1 8748 Business consulting, n.e.c. (G) (D) 3 89 Services, n.e.c. (A) (D) 2 899\ Administrative and auxiliary 198 4,087 6 (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; F-500 to 999; G-1,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K-25,000 to 49,999; L-50,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS, 1994. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 TRANSPORTATION, .. COMMUNICA T!ONS & UTILITIES TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & UTILITIES INDUSTRIES, 1993 Johnson County SIC Number of Code employees Payroll ($1,000) Total number of Annual establishments Transportation and public utilities, total 1,367 42,350 88 41 Local and interurban passenger transit 169 1,547 8 411 Local and suburban transportation (B) (D) 3 412 Taxicabs (B) (D) 2 415 School buses (B) (D) 2 42 Trucking and warehousing 788 22,471 43 421 Trucking & courier services, except air (F) (D) 41 422 Public warehousing and storage (B) (D) 1 4222 Refrigerated warehousing & storage (B) (D) 1 4225 General warehousing and storage (A) (D) 1 45 Transportation by air .' (A) (D) 1 452 Air transportation, non-scheduled (A) (D) 1 458 Airports, flying fields, and services (A) (D) 1 46 Pipelines, except natural gas 63 3,414 4 47 Transportation services (B) (D) 12 472 Passenger transportation arrangement 69 1,333 11 4724 Travel agencies 69 1,333 11 473 Freight transportation arrangement (A) (D) 1 48 Communication 159 8,898 14 481 Telephone communication 73 6,907 10 4812 Radiotelephone communications (B) (D) 2 4813 Telephone communications, exc. radio (B) (D) 8 483 Radio & T.V. broadcasting (B) (D) 2 484 Cable and other pay TV services (B) (D) 2 49 Electric, gas & sanitary services 109 4,530 6 491 Electric services (A) (D) 1 492 Gas production and distribution (A) (D) 3 493 Combination utility services (B) (D) 1 (D) denotes figures withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NOTE: Employment-size classes are indicated as follows: A-0 to 19; B-20 to 99; C-100 to 249; E-250 to 499; F-500 to 999; G-1,000 to 2,499; H-2,500 to 4,999; I-5,000 to 9,999; J-10,000 to 24,999; K-25,000 to 49,999; L-S0,000 to 99,999; M-100,000 or more. sOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COUNTY BUSINESS PATTERNS, 1993. ecod ev/profile/profile 42 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION Johnson County Hiahwavs Servinq Iowa Citv MSA: Federal: Hwy. 6, Hwy. 218 State: Hwy. 1, Hwy. 965 Interstate: 1-80, 1-380 Bus Service: Greyhound and Trailways Local Truckincl Terminals: All-Ways Interstate Trucking Co. Block Trucking Central Transport CF Motorfreight Crouse Cartage H & W Motor Express Co. Independent Freightways Iowa City Express R.H. Hummer Trucking Schweinfurth Transfer Sharkey Transportation Tepoel Trucking Transport Corp. of America Westway Express Inc. Wintz Companies SOURCE: THE IOWA CITY WHITE & YELLOW PAGES, U.S. WEST DIRECT, NOV. 1996/1997. RAIL TRANSPORTATION Johnson County Rail Service: Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway (CRANDIC) Iowa Interstate Railroad Distance to Nearest Pi.q~vback Service: Local SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY QUICK REFERENCE, JUNE, 1994. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 AIR SERVICE Johnson County Iowa City Municipal Airport: Distance to City: Runway: Equipment: I mile 4,355 feet hard surface Unicom radio, GPS landing system, VOR and non-directional beacon Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport: Distance to Iowa City: 20 miles Names of commercial airlines Total commercial flights per day: 80 National: Northwest Airline TWA United Regional: All Cargo: American Eagle Chicago Express Comair Airborne Express Federal Express united Parcel Service Northwest Air Link TransWorld Express U.S. Air Express Non-stop Passenger Fli.~hts to: Denver Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Cincinnati SOURCE: IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; CEDAR RAPIDS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY QUICK REFERENCE, JUNE, 1994. ecodev/profile/profile 44 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 LENGTH OF TIME GOODS IN TRANSIT FROM IOWA CITY TO Days by Days by Railroad Motor Freight City Miles (Carload) (Truckload) Chicago 200 1 1 Denver 800 2 2 Des Moines 110 1 1 Kansas City 300 1 1 Los Angeles 1,950 4 5 Milwaukee 225 1 1 Minneapolis 290 I 1 New York 1,007 4 4 Omaha 225 1 1 St. Louis 280 2 1 SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY QUICK COMMUNITY REFERENCE, JUNE, 1994. SELECTED COMMUTING CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 COMMUTING TO WORK Workers 16 years and over Pement drove alone Pement in carpools Pement using public transportation Pement using other means Percent walked or worked at home Mean travel time to work (minutes) . Johnson Iowa North University U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty Heights 115,070,274 1,322,064 53,401 32,580 6,268 1,704 601 73.2 73.4 59.3 51.7 72.8 77.2 54.4 13.4 11.9 13.2 11.9 12.2 18.0 8.0 5.3 1.2 7.6 10.2 10.1 0.9 7.2 1.1 0.9 2.4 3.3 0.0 0.5 0.3 6.9 12.5 17.6 22.9 4.4 3.3 27.0 22.4 16.2 16.4 14.6 16.1 19.6 14.5 VEHICLES AVAILABLE Occupied housing units 91,947,410 1,064,325 36,067 21,951 4,605 1,147 474 None 10,602,297 75,273 2,741 2,069 300 14 25 1 31,038,711 332,116 13,211 9,239 1,894 408 206 2 34,361,045 429,628 13,881 7,762 2,004 488 187 3 or more 15,945,357 227,308 6,234 2,881 407 237 56 The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that there are limitations to many of these data. SOURCE: U,S, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION, ecodev/profile/profi le 45 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 COMMUNICATIONS TELEVISION MARKET AREA Area of Dominant Influence Includes the following counties: Allamakee, Benton, Blackhawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek; Grant, WI. Total Number of Households: 320,600 Total Population: 850,700 Effective Buying Income (EBI): $11,823,949,000 Retail Sales: ' $7,788,573,000 SOURCE: 1995 DEMOGRAPHICS USA-COUNTY EDITION, MARKET STATISTICS. TELEVISION STATIONS - IOWA CITY AREA station Network Location Channel KGAN . CBS Cedar Rapids 2 KWWL NBC Waterloo 7 KCRG ABC Cedar Rapids 9 KFXA FOX Cedar Rapids 28 WHBF CBS Rock Island, IL 4 KWQC NBC Davenport 6 WQAD ABC Moline, IL 8 KLJB FOX Davenport 18 CABLE TELEVISION - IOWA CITY AREA Channel Source 10 2 11 4 12 Iowa City Public Library Locally produced programming Iowa City Community School Dist. Governmental programming University of Iowa Cable Television TCI Cable serves Iowa City, Coralville, and University Heights. Galaxy Cablevision serves North Liberty. ecodev/prolile/prolile 46 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 NEWSPAPERS - IOWA CITY AREA Circulation Iowa City Press-Citizen Daily lowan Cedar Rapids Gazette Johnson County Des Moines Register Johnson County Weekday Sunday 15,400 -- 21,000 -- 71,000 85,500 6,5O0 11,500 174,412 294,794 1,940 4,459 SOURCE: IOWA CiTY PRESS CITIZEN, DAILY lOWAN, CEDAR RAPIDS GAZErrE AND DES MOINES REGISTER 1997. RADIO STATIONS - iOWA CITY AREA Station Location Station Location KBOB 99.7 FM Davenport KRNA 94.1 FM Iowa City KCII 1380 AM/95.3 FM Washington KRUI 89.7 FM Iowa City KCJJ 1560 AM Iowa City · KSUI 91.7 FM University of Iowa KCCK 88.3 FM Cedar Rapids KDAT 104.5 FM Cedar Rapids KCRG 1600 AM Cedar Rapids KUNI 90.9 FM Cedar Falls KHAK 1360 AM/98.1 FM Cedar Rapids KXlC 800 AM Iowa City KKRQ 100.7 FM Iowa City WMT 600 AM/96.5 FM Cedar Rapids/ Iowa City KXMX 102.9 FM Cedar Rapids WSUI 910 AM University of Iowa SOURCE: THE IOWA CITY WHITE & YELLOW PAGES, U.S. WEST DIRECT, 1993-94 AND TELECOM USA WHITE & YELLOW PAGES,1995/96. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Telephone Service Local Service: Long Distance Service: PRIVATE UTILITIES Iowa City U.S. West Communications and McLeod USA AT&T TeleCom MCl US Sprint National Media Cherow ITI National Telephone Service UTILITIES Electric Service Mid-American Energy Natural Gas Service Mid-American Energy (local distributer) Natural Gas Pipeline Co. (pipeline source) SOURCE: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY QUICK REFERENCE, JUNE, 1994. Water Service PUBLIC UTILITIES Iowa City City of Idwa City Water Source: river wells Capacity of plant: 10.5 million gallons per day Average Daily Consumption: 6.4 million gallons per day Peak Consumption: 10.2 million gallons per day Ground Storage Capacity: 7 million gallons Sanitation City of Iowa City Secondary sewage treatment plant Actual Average load: 12 million gallons per day Actual Peak load: 94 million gallons per day Design capacity: 14.4 million gallons per day Waste pick-up available .. SOURCE: IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, iOWA CITY COMMUNITY QUICK REFERENCE, JUNE, 1994. ecodev/profil,/profile 48 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 HOUSING NEW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING Iowa City Coralville2 ..year # of Permits Total Value # of Permits 1986 7 (86) 2,248,692 2 (8) 1987 3 (33) 875,000 7 (40) 1988 3 (70) 1,500,000 2 (8) 1989 17 (262) 7,582,925 4 (22) 1990 21 (203) 7,168,550 5 (10) 1991 15 (140) 5,950,000 12 (137) 1992 21 (312) 9,600,000 11 (72) 1993 24 (235) 9,726,121 5 (29) 1994 28 (335) 12,793,325 9 (78) 1995 14 (166) 8,165,541 10 (88) 1996 19 (218) 11,108,901 10 (96) BUILDING PERMITS~ North Liberty3 Total Value # of Permits Total Value N/A 0 40,525 N/A 0 -- N/A 0 63,762 N/A 2 496,295 N/A I 447,734 N/A 0 280,000 N/A 0 -- $1,230,000 7 (53) 1,841,000 2,215,000 2 (19) 741,000 2,671,000 12 (38) 914,000 1,541,000 10 (92) 2,792,847 ~Number of dwelling units in parenthesis. 2Specific values of Coralville building permits are unavailable for the years prior to 1993. ~Vaiue for 11 of the apartment units in 1993 are included in a commercial permit. ' SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY. NEW DUPLEX DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS Iowa City Coralville~ North Liberty2 .,Year # of Permits Total Value # of Permits Total Value # of Permits Total Value 1986 5 512,386 2 N/A 1 40,525 1987 8 943,654 2 N/A .... 1988 6 856,565 7 N/A 1 63,762 1989 16 2,393,548 9 N/A 1 67,295 1990 1 140,140 2,~ N/A 1991 5 741,468 36 N/A 4 280,000 1992 6 900,327 46 N/A 5 380,000 1993 10 2,091,991 37 $3,860,000 7 716,000 1994 14 2,436,487 30 3,645,000 .... 1995 8 1,414,088 23 3,473,000 .... 1996 14 2,760,082 20 972,000 N/A N/A NOTE: Duplexes include zero lot line units in Coralville. Zero lot line units for Iowa City are included in Single-Family Dwelling totals. 1Specific values of Coralville building permits are unavailable for the years prior to 1993. 2DIJplexes and zero lot line units in North Liberty' are included in Single-Family Dwelling totals for years after 1994. SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS Unincorporated Johnson County Year # of Permits Total Value # of Permits 1986 N/A N/A 82 '1987 N/A N/A 107 1988 N/A N/A 131 1989 N/A N/A 137 1990 123 $15,367,550 136 1991 140 18,725,286 143 1992 155 20,771,700 214 1993 163 22,356,013 223 1994 153 24,449,012 206 1995 111 18,213,000 149 1996 101 15,820,626 90 Iowa City Coralville~ North Liberty2 Total Value # of Permits 7,031,554 24 8,068,687 31 14~31,433 30 16,959,477 39 15,308,497 52 15,529,175 44 23,757,691 47 27,088,191 94 27,513,693 84 18,828,773 59 13,582,422 82 ~Specific values of Coralville building permits are unavailable for the years pdor to 1993. 2Figures include duplexes and zero lot lines. Total Value N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $13,138,100 11,246,000 8,573,500 10,004,265 SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY. # of Permits 13 27 4 9 8 17 2O 29 168 161 5O Total Value 692,093 1,076,232 173,988 464,842 384,971 991,990 1,250,190 2,241,611 10,323,030 9,726,000 4,000,000 ecod~,lprolite/profife 50 Iowa City Commun'~y Profile Compiled July 1997. SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES REPORT Johnson County January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 2 or Less Price Class Bedrooms $40,000 & Under 16 $40,000-$54,999 26 $55,000-$69,999 142 $70,000-$84,999 76 $85,000-$99,999 89 $100,000-$124,999 41 $125,000-$149,999 8 $150,000-$199,999 5 $200,000-$249,000 3 $250,000 & Over 2- Total 408 4 or More 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Bedrooms Total 5 3 -- 24 8 5 -- 39 21 6 -- 170 91 11 2 180 185 26 3 303 164 50 7 262 109 33 3 153 65 45 11 126 16 39 11 69 7 20 10 39 671 228 48 1,365 SOURCE: IOWA CITY AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, MARCH 1997 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL SALES REPORTS Johnson County Number of Sales1 Average Listing Price !986 ,1990 1991 199__~2 199__.~3 199..~4 ,1995 1996 368 1,000 1,039 1,251 1,248 1,269 1,193 1,365 $72,959 $89,050 $92,175 $95,954 $106,581 $112,956 $115,239 $115,916 Average $69,239 Sale Price $86,731 $89,816 $93,751 $104,517 $111,174 $112,761 $112,913 Total Sale Volume $24,480 (thousands) $86,732 $91,672 $117,564 $130,437 $141,080 $134,524 $154,804 ~Sales of residential and condominium properties: SOURCE: IOWA CITY AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, MARCH 1997 ecodov/profilo/profile 51 iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 Johnson Iowa North U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty OCCUPANCY AND TENURE Occupied housing units Owner-occupied Pement owner-occupied Renter-occupied Vacant housing units For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) Rental vacancy rate (percent) Persons per owner-occupied unit' Persons per renter-occupied unit Units with over 1 person per room UNITS IN STRUCTURE 1-unit, detached 1-unit, attached 2 to 4 units 5 to 9 units 10 or more units Mobile home, trailer, other VALUE Specified owner-occupied units Less than $50,000 $50,000 to $99,000 $100,000 to $149,000 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 to $299,999 $300,000 or more Median (dollars) CONTRACT RENT Specified rent-occupied units paying cash rent. Less than $250 $250 to $499 $500 to $749 $750 to $999 $1,000 or more Median (dollars) RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN OF HOUSEHOLDER Total White Black Percent of occupied units American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut Pement of occupied units Asian or Pacific Islander Percent of occupied units Other race Hispanic origin (of any race) Percent of occupied units SOURCE: 91,947,410 1,064,325 36,067 21,951 4,605 1,128 59,024,811 745,377 18,999 9,823 1,745 810 64.2 70.0 52,7 44.7 37.9 71.8 32,922,599 318,948 17,068 12,128 2,860 318 10,316,268 79,344 1,143 513 152 34 3,081,923 14,644 102 32 7 2 2.1 1.5 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.0 8.5 6.4 2.2 1.7 3.1 3.0 2.75 2.63 2.70 2.65 2.55 2.78 2.42 2.25 2.09 2.09 1.89 2.11 4,548,799 16,009 984 708 114 23 50,383,409 852,993 18,279 9,530 1,228 554 5,378,243 17,735 1,323 825 384 30 9,876,407 86,956 3,867 2,593 815 211 4,936,841 40,745 3,630 2,839 628 16 13,168,769 76,761 6,970 5,379 1,343 24 8,521,009 68,479 3,141 1,298 359 327 University Heights 474 334 70.5 140 6 1 0.0 2.1 2.39 1.74 6 362 3 11 7 95 2 44,918,000 566,559 13,638 7,996 1,275 467 317 11,402,522 317,781 1,466 674 121 53 5 16,957,458 209,703 8,504 5,139 935 388 169 6,773,257 27,708 2,358 1,471 172 21 100 4,017,162 6,959 828 462 30 4 35 ~,376,901 3,338 393 212 13 0 8 2,390,700 1,070 89 38 4 1 0 7~100 45,900 76,900 79,000 73,200 63,600 96,600 30,490,535 268,439 16,197 11,912 2,814 313 7,470,207 125,112 2,779 2,067 283 78 14,371,897 129,124 10,649 7,421 2,319 226 6,188,367 12,343 2,426 2,130 206 9 1,626,608 1,287 258 227 4 0 825,456 573 85 67 2 374 261 360 368 361 328 134 6 118 8 2 0 335 91,947,410 1,064,325 30,007 21,951 4,605 1,128 474 76,880,105 1,036,774 33,845 20,129 4,297 1,118 461 9,976,161 15,741 656 496 132 2 3 10.8 1.5 1.8 2.3 2.9 0.2 0.6 591,372 2,157 56 37 11 0 2 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.4 2,013,735 6,287 1,347 1,175 134 3 7 2.2 0.6 3.7 5.4 2.9 0.3 1.5 2,486,037 3,366 163 114 31 5 1 6,001,718 8,926 465 329 70 14 8 6.5 0.8 1.3 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. ecodev/profile/profile 52 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 (continued) Johnson Iowa U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville North University Liberty Heights MORTGAGE STATUS AND SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSTS Specified owner-occupied housing units 45,550,059 571,870 13,690 8,014 1,309 518 321 With a mortgage 29,811,735 319,340 9,980 5,894 1,032 399 201 Less than $300 1,455,511 22,268 94 34 13 17 1 $300 to $499 5,711,092 108,125 1,183 712 52 74 15 $500 to $699 6,635,180 96,975 2,830 1,576 313 142 39 $700 to $999 7,497,193 64,554 3,585 2,132 473 153 91 $1,000 to $1,499 5,294,990 21,590 1,751 1,108 175 13 42 $1,500 to $1,999 1,847,081 3,867 343 238 6 0 11 $2,000 or more 1,370,688 1,961 194 94 0 0 2 Median (dollars) 737 553 761 774 768 653 860 Not mortgaged 15,738,324 252,530 3,710 2,120 277 119 120 Less than $100 960,802 10,042 13 5 0 0 0 $100 to $199 6,372,610 122,916 861 429 70 14 23 $200 to $299 5,058,575 92,757 1,696 892 'i 46 87 54 $300 to $399 1,930,923 20,049 819 572 52 18 34 $400 or more 1,415,414 6,766 321 222 9 0 9 Median (dollars) 209 196 253 267 240 232 260 SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSTS AS A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1989 Specified owner-occupied housing units 45,550,059 571,870 13,690 8,014 1,309 518 321 Less than 20 pement 25,846,744 379,781 8,240 4,905 651 226 230. 20 to 24 pement 6,288,395 76,784 2,407 1,307 331 108 42 25 to 29 pement 4,280,439 41,826 1,247 717 135 92 10 30 to 34 pement 2,673,820 22,688 649 421 54 34 18 35 pement or more 6,148,822 48,029 1,080 610 138 58 21 Not computed 311,839 2,762 67 54 0 0 0 GROSS RENT~ Specified renter-occupied housing units 32,170,036 285,743 16,531 12,095 2,860 351 140 Less than $200 2,815,090 40,501 846 723 67 15 1 $200 to $299 3,736,190 66,093 2,155 1,600 300 62 8 $300 to $499 11,814,251 127,395 8,655 5,906 1,877 222 113 $500 to $749 8,471,363 32,932 3,716 2,940 555 43 6 $750 to $999 2,637,755 3,567 635 593 29 0 2 $1,000 or more 1,276,044 990 173 136 7 0 8 No cash rent 1,419,343 14,265 351 197 25 9 4 Median (dollars) 447 336 412 414 415 409 383 GROSS RENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1989 Specified renter-occupied housing units 32,170,036 285,743 16,531 12,095 2,860 351 140 Less than 20 percent 9,647,452 102,121 4,506 2,802 1,043 143 59 20 to 24 percent 4,463,652 38,788 2,222 1,431 551 49 21 25 to 29 percent 3,664,975 31,600 1,804 1,341 344 49 14 30 to 34 percent 2,562,684 20,224 1,290 991 244 0 4 35 percent or more 9,864,161 75,373 6,013 5,030 633 90 33 Not computed 1,977,112 17,637 696 500 45 20 9 tGross rent is the amount ot contract rent plus the estimated cost of utilities paid by the renter. The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that there are limitations to many of these data. SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. ~v~profi[e/pro~1o 53 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 (continued) Johnson Iowa North University U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty Heights Total housing units 102,263,678 1,143,669 37,210 22,464 4,757 1,179 480 YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT 1989 to March 1990 2,169,436 11,882 717 392 106 0 0 1985 to 1988 9,024,365 36,834 2,652 1,451 440 174 0 1980 to 1984 9,931,917 66,202 4,739 2,848 1,019 195 7 1970 to 1979 22,291,826 230,514 9,376 5,259 1,175 601 37 1960 to 1969 16,406,410 159,930 7,215 4,638 1,074 112 118 1950 to 1959 14,831,071 147,913 3,736 2,426 638 13 138 1940 to 1949 8,676,155 90,460 1,580 1,043 187 7 85 1939 or earlier 18,832,498 399,934 7,195 4,407 118 77 95 BEDROOMS No bedroom 2,366,715 13,847 1,402 1,136 199 9 9 1 bedroom 14,062,917 120,043 5,512 4,082 871 104 88 2 bedrooms 31,502,796 340,831 12,239 7,490 2,317 478 44 3 bedrooms 38,931,475 448,791 11,851 6,546 998 496 166 4 bedrooms 12,549,082 181,475 4,778 2,492 320 74 97 5 or more bedrooms 2,850,693 38,682 1,428 718 52 18 26 Occupied housing units 91,947,410 1,064,325 36,067 21,951 4,605 1,147 474 HOUSE HEATING FUEL .- Utility gas 46,850,923 698,557 26,515 17,867 3,765 968 423 Bottled, tank, or LP gas 5,243,462 157,289 2,977 259 14 24 0 Electricity 23,696,987 111,249 4,795 3,345 681 155 23 Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. 11,243,727 58,278 659 81 0 0 4 Coal or coke " 358,965 372 22 - - 0 0 0 Wood 3,609,323 30,350 514 27 0 0 Solar energy 54,536 234 14 2 0 0 0 Other fuel 345,580 5,437 365 230 100 0 20 No fuel used 543,907 2,559 206 140 45 0 4 YEAR HOUSEHOLDER MOVED INTO UNIT 1989 to March 1990 19,208,023 193,072 10,800 7,840 1,732 202 75 1985 to 1988 25,963,818 261,722 11,917 7,360 1,759 502 165 1980 to 1984 12,844,781 143,516 4,363 2,289 508 215 49 1970 to 1979 17,102,506 219,715 4,905 2,517 323 191 63 1960 to 1969 8,428,066 117,101 2,336 1,166 157 24 82 1959 or earlier 8,400,216 129,199 1,746 779 126 13 40 The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that there are limitations to many of these data, SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 HEAL TH HOSPITALS university Dept. of Hospitals & Veterans Affairs Clinics~ Medical Center~ Mercy Hospital4 Beds 845 198 Doctors 1,320 55~ Professional Nurses 1,560 2313 Staff (full- and part-time) 7,624 1,200 ~University Hospitals & Clinics Public Information Department, May 1997. 2Staff physicians and dentists, 625, May 1997. 3Veterans Administration Medical Center Personnel Office, May 1997. 4Figure equals full-time equivalent. Office of Community Relations, VA Medical Center, May 1997. ~Mercy Hospital, Human Resources (Employment) Department, May 1997. 6Honorary 18, May 1997. 234 180 379 1,063 NUMBER OF PRACTICING PHYSICIANS, BY SPECIALTY Iowa City Mercy Hospital Allergy 2 Anesthesiology 11 Cardiology 6 Cardiovascular Surgery 2 Dermatology 4 Emergency Medicine 6 Facial Plastic Surgery 4 Family Practice 42 Gastroenterology 2 General Surgery 3 Internal Medicine 18 Neurology 3 Obstetrics/Gynecology 7 SOURCE: Mercy pUIHC Hos~3ital 9 Medical Oncology 2 49 Ophthalmology 5 48 Oral Surgery 1 5 Orthopedics 9 11 Otolaryngology 4 4 Pathology 4 -- Pediatric Dentistry 1 20 Pediatrics 9 23 Plastic Surgery 1 12 Podlarry 3 16 Psychiatry 7 27 Pulmonary Medicine 2 24 Radiology 4 Radiation Oncology 2 Rheumatology 2 Surgery -- Urology 3 Vascular Surgery -- MERCY HOSPITAL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, FEBRUARY 1997 UIHC~ 24 22 7 18 13 37 7 75 44 44 54 5 12 57 7 2 ecod ev/pro[ile/profile 55 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 EDUCA T/ON ENROLLMENT FOR IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1996 Public and Private Schools T¥13e Number Teachers Enrollment Grades Elementary 16 475 5632 K-6 Junior High 2 113 1620 7-8 High School 2 137 3034 9-12 Parochial School 1 56 805 K-12 Alternative 1 12 155 7-12 Total 22 793 11,246 SOURCE: IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REGINA ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOLS, FEB., 1997. AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) SCORES COMPARISON~ Iowa City Community School District 1990 1991 .1992 199._..~3 1994 1995 1996 23.5 23.8 24.2 24.6 24.0 24.5 24.0 State of Iowa 21.8 21.7 21.6 21.8 21.9 21.8 21.9 United States 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.7 20.8 20.8 20.9 ~Composite ACT scores. SOURCE: iOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FEB., 1997. ecodevlprofile/pro~ile 56 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Post-Secondary Education University of Iowa Four-year public university and research facility. Kirkwood Community College Two-year public, coed community college and voca- tional and technical training school. Iowa City Campus Coe College Four-year private, coed liberal arts college. Mt. Mercy College Four-year private, coed liberal arts college. Cornell College Four-year private, coed liberal arts college. Current Location Enrollment Distance Iowa City 27,921 Local Cedar Rapids~ 10,5982 30 minutes3 Iowa City 2,040 Local Cedar Rapids 1,205 30 minutes 'Cedar Rapids 1,131 30 minutes Mt. Vernon 1,105 30 minutes ~Main campus. 2Figure includes all campuses: Iowa City, Solon, Cedar Rapids, Belle Plaine, Jones Co., Benton Co., Cedar Co., Iowa Co., Washington, and Anamosa. 3Distance to Cedar Rapids campus. SOURCE: REGISTRAR'S OFFICES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COE COLLEGE, MT, MERCY COLLEGE, CORNELL COLLEGE, MARCH 1996. SELECTED EDUCATION CHARACTERISTICS, 1990 Johnson Iowa North Univer- U.S. Iowa Co. City Coralville Liberty sity · ' Heights SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Persons 3 years and over enrolled in school" Pro-primary school Elementary or high school Percent in private school College EDUCATION ATTAINMENT Persons 25 years and over Less than 9th grade 9th to 12th grade, no diploma High school graduate Some college, no degree Associate degree Bachelors degree Graduate or professional degree 64,987,101 737,729 40,420 30,507 3,009 836 272 4,503,284 58,357 2,029 1,172 239 131 18 42,566,788 481,502 11,524 5,827 1,043 446 108 9.8 8.7 7.0 6.9 1.4 6.1 0.0 17,917,028 197,870 26,867 23,508 1,727 259 146 158,868,436 1,776,798 53,053 29,537 6,663 1,678 767 16,502,211 163,335 2,309 772 314 56 5 22,841,507 190,465 2,681 1,035 292 180 11 47,642,763 684,368 11,314 4,846 1,208 454 60 29,779,777 302,600 9,254 5,069 1,274 378 116 9,791,925 136,638 4,159 1,967 617 176 40 20,832,567 207,269 12,745 8,148 1,835 383 230 11,477,686 92,123 10,591 7,702 1,123 51 305 Percent high school graduate or higher Percent bachelor's degree or higher 75.2 80.1 90.6 93.9 90.9 85.9 97.9 20.3 16.9 44.0 53.7 44.4 25.9 69.8 The user should note that these data are based on a sample, subject to sampling variability, and that there are limitations to data. .' SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION. many of these ecodev/protile/profile 57 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Student Enrollment by College Colleqe ,1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Business Administration 1,238 1,107 1,011 968 992 1,075 Dentistry 292 289 291 298 285 292 Engineering 1,237 1,264 1,235 1,205 1,150 1,164 Graduate 6,714 6,506 6,450 6,295 6,448 6,436 Law 712 676 682 705 700 683 Liberal Arts 15,582 15,408 15,132 15,108 15,652 15,849 Medicine 1,398 1,470 1,439 1,487 1,472 1,521 Nursing 370 403 407 430 456 417 Pharmacy 338 340 404 436 442 484 ENROLLMENT BY SESSION AND STUDENT LEVEL 1990 1991 1992 199:3 199~ 1995 1996 Undergraduate 19,257 18,917 18,673 18,290 18,219 18,740 18,586 Graduate 6,459 6,714 6,506 6,450 6,295 6,448 6,436 Professional 2~329 2~250 2.~284 2,311 2,418 .. 2,409 2,899 TOTAL 98,04ff, 27,881 27,483 27,061 26,g32 27,597 27,921 SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, STUDENT PROFILE,1995-96. ecodevlpm~il~pm[ile 5 8 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POPULATION, 1996 STUDENTS REGISTERED BY AGE, COLLEGE UNDERGRAD GR AGE M W T M 0-17 32 39 71 -- 18-22 6534 8119 14653 93 23-25 1133 770 1903 575 26-30 535 429 964 1040 31-35 171 233 404 658 36-40 90 141 231 358 41-45 72 117 189 220 46-50 33 69 102 115 50+ 17 59 69 49 ADUATE PROFESSIONAL1 W T M W T ..... -- 3 -- 3 129 222 180 235 415 · -660 1235 524 474 998 970 2010 576 315 891 568 1226 232 116 348 372 730 74 46 120 324 544 39 21 60 207 322 16 15 31 98 147 26 7 33 TOTAL 8617 9969 18586 3108 3328 6436 MEDIAN AGE 21 2O 21 3O 30 30 1professional students are those enrolled in Medicine, Law, Dentistry, and Pharmacy programs. TOTAL M W T 35 39 74 6807 8483 15290 2232 1904 4136 2717 1714 3865 1061 917 1978 522 559 1081 331 462 793 164 291 455 92 157 249 1670 1229 2899 13395 14526 27921 26 25 26 22 22 22 SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, STUDENT PROFILE, 1996-97. ecodev/pmfile/profile 59 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS, 1996-97 ORIGIN TOTAL PERCENT Iowa 18,486 66.2 States Adjoining Iowa 5,490 19.7 Other States 2,273 8.1 U.S. Territories 13 -- Foreign Countries 1,220 6.0 TOTALS 27,921 100.0 SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, STUDENT PROFILE 1996-97, UNIVERSITY TUITION FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS, PER SEMESTER 1985 ,! 990. 1992 199.._._~3 1994 199_.__~5 Undergraduate Resident $652 $940 $1,044 $1,096 $1,146 $1,193 Nonresident $1,915 $3,110 $3,526 $3,790 $4,075 $4,318 Graduate Resident $773 $1,113 $1,239 $1,302 $1,361 $1,417 Nonresident $1,998 $3,242-' $3,675 $3,950 $4,247 $4,501 SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, 1997. 1996 $1,235 $4,534 $1,467 $4,726 1997 $1,283 $4,711 $1,524 $4,910 UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT, MARCH 1997 University Hosl~ital Faculty & Institutional Officials Professional & Scientific General Service Temporary Non-Student Students Total Total without Students 2,084 7 2,929 1,944 2,876 1,793 1 ,O96 1,093 7,251 55.__~.5 16,677 5,554 9,426 4,999 Total 2,091 4,873 4,669 2,189 .7,806 22,231 14,425 SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PAYROLL OFFICE, MARCH 1997 ecod ev/profile/profilo 60 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 RECREATION & CULTURE Public Golf Courses 7 Public Tennis Courts 6 Public Parks 36 Swimming Pools 6 Country Clubs 2 Recreation Trails 9 RECREATION FACILITIES Number of Facilities in Iowa City Area Ice Skating 1 Senior Center 1 Indoor Movie Screens 12 Cultural Theatres 3 Auditorium-Coliseum 2 Museums 7 Ball Parks 7 Bowling 3 Sand Volleyball 3 Soccer Fields 14 Public Recreation Centers 4 AREA CONVENTION SERVICES Hotels/Motels/B&B: 25 Properties with 1,908 rooms Meetin.q Facilities # Meetin.q Rooms Heartland Inn 4 Clarion Hotel & Conference Center 9 Highlander Inn 8 Holiday Irm 11 Country Inn 2 Westfield Inn 8 Iowa House/IMU 25 Iowa City Public Libra~ 3 Cantebury Inn 1 Fairfield Inn 1 AUDITORIUMS The Universitv of Iowa .' School of Art & Art History Auditorium Chemistry Building: Room 225 Room 300 Hahchef Auditorium University of Iowa Shambaugh Auditorium Clapp Hall Harper Hall Lecture Room 1 Lecture Room 2 Mabie Theatre Theatre A Theatre B MacBride Hall (theatre capability) Museum of Art Auditorium School of Music: Van Allen Hall: University Theatres: John Pappajohn Business Administration Building: Buchanan Auditorium Tipple Auditorium Iowa Citv Communitv Schools: City High School Opstad Auditorium Little Theatre West High Auditorium Seatin.cl Capacitv 220 395 438 2500 219 780 200 70O 200 304 153 477 140-170 144 387 156 1100 9O 85O SOURCE: IOWA ClTY/CORALVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, MARCH 1996. iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 AREA LIBRARIES iowa city Coralville North Liberty University of Iowa~ 'Collection Size Circulation City Appropriation Per Capita Number of Employees2 216,686 62,529 29,382 3,655,396 1,111,809 199,693 50,819 750,000 $37.22 $32.16 $29.88 N/A 56.65 8.5 1.75 208 ~lncludes the University of Iowa Main Library, Departmental Libraries and Law Library. 2Denotes full-time paid equivalent. SOURCES: IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, "STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN EAST CENTRAL IOWA." HOUSES OF WORSHIP Iowa city and Surrounding Areas~ Number Number Anglican Catholic I Islamic Society 1 Apostolic 3 Jehovah's Witnesses 1 Assembly of God 2 Jewish 2 Baha'i Faith I Lutheran 9 Baptist 6 Mennonite 1 Bible 3 Methodist African Episcopal 1 Catholic 5 Methodist Free 1 Charismatic .. 3 Methodist United 8 Christian 2 Nazarene 1 Christian Disciples of Christ 1 Non-Denominational 4 Christian Reformed 2 Presbyterian 3 Christian Science 1 Presbytery 1 Church of Christ 2 Reorganized Church of Jesus Church of God 1 Christ of Latter Day Saints 1 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Salvation Army 1 Day Saints 2 Seventh Day Adventist 1 Episcopal 3 Unitarian Universalist 1 Evangelical Free 1 United Church of Christ 3 Foursquare Gospel 1 Various Denominations 1 Friends 1 Zen Center 1 1Includes Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty. SOURCE: THE IOWA CITY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WHITE & YELLOW PAGES, US WEST DIRECT, NOVEMBER 1995/96. ecodev/profile/profile 62 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 CENSUS TRACT DATA POPULATION, HOUSEHOLDS, MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY CENSUS TRACT FOR IOWA CITY, CORALVILLE AND UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Tract Population Population Housing Units Housing Units Median Household Number (1990) (1996) (1990) (1996) Income (1989) Iowa City 1 5,182 5,130 1,739 1,868 $30,219 4 4,016 4,625 1,580 1,942 16,695 5 4,433 5,499 1,252 2,542 38,429 6 3,870 3,141 2,068 1,772 16,961 7 2,201 2,192 18 8 26,500 8 161 73 1 -- N/A 9 2,899 2,735 1,113 1,163 31,211 10 3,544 3,067 257 267 12,833 11 4,297 3,882 1,862 1,678 16,697 12 2,100 ' 1,969 906 889 42,813 13 3,335 3,259 1,142 1,220 50,167 14 4,390 4,281 1,677 1,798 38,634 15 2,932 .. 2,732 1,329 1,297 26,899 16 6,395 6,560 2,684 2,897 13,672 17 2,980 2,968 1,272 1,342 31,081 18 5,949 6,727 2,432 2,984 26,811 104 594 539 318 298 22,669 105 64 348 24 141 57,615 106 396 421 296 331 8,096 Iowa City 59,739 60,148 22,464 24,437 24,565 Coralville 2 2,874 23,530 3.01 3,~8~ 3~;,417 3,02 4,192 25,438 Coralville 10,652 26,599 University Heights 1,042 43,750 SOURCE: U.S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF CENSUS, 1990 CENSUS OF POPULATION, 1996 IOWA CITY SPECIAL CENSUS. ecodev/profile/profile 63 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 I I 3.02 2 104 18 UU 105 PHONE LISTS CITY OF IOWA CITY TELEPHONE LIST For all extensions, use the prefix 356 unless noted differently. Airport Animal Shelter Assessor Attorney Auditor Building Department Electrical Inspector Plumbing Inspector Zoning Inspector/Code Enforcement City Clerk City Manager Civil Rights Commission Disaster Services Economic Development Engineering Fire Department Chief Fire Alarm Forestry Division Housing Inspection Human Rights Information Information Services Main Library Mayor's Youth Employment Program Parks Department Parks Maintenance Personnel 5045 5295 6066 5030 6004 5122 5127 5126 5120 5040 5010 5022 6028 5236 " 5143 5260 '5256 911 5000 5130 5022 5000 5425 5200 341-0060 5110 5107 5026 Planning & Community Development Police Alarm Police (routine call) Chief Community Relations Crime Prevention Records Print Shop/Supply Room Recreation Department Sanitation Department Landfill Office Senior Center Sewer Maintenance Streets & Water Distribution Division Traffic Engineering Transit Division Parking Ramps Capitol Street Dubuque Street Parking Meter Repair Parking Regulations Parking Tickets Transit System Water Division Service Department Pollution Control 5230 911 5275 5271 5291 5299 5287 5078 5100 5180 5185 5220 5170 5181 5191 5153 509O 5092 5095 5070 5068 5154 5161 5160 5170 scedev/profil~/profile 65 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 JOHNSON COUNTY TELEPHONE LIST For all extensions, use the prefix "356" unless noted differently. Assessor Attorney Auditor Board of Supervisors Clerk of Court Computer Information Services Conservation Board Disaster Services District Court Driver's License Engineer (Roads Dept.) Health Department Human Services 6078 Jail 6025 339-6100 Johnson Co. Council of Governments 5230 6004 Juvenile Court Services 6076 6000 Landfill 5185 6060 Recorder 6093 6080 S EATS 339-6125 645-2315 Senior Center 5220 6028 Sheriff 6020 6070 Social Welfare (WIC Food Program) 6042 338-5294 Treasurer 6046 Motor Vehicle Department 6091 6040 Tax Department 6087 6050 Voter Information 6004 Zoning 6083 ecod ev/prolile/profile 66 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Graphic Summary Population, 1940 - 2005' Johnson County and Iowa City []Iowa City ~'DJohnson Co. Population . 113.3 107.8 103.4 120 ...................... ~8:11'0 '~'~ ---.~ 81.7'17 100' ' .............. '~2'1~7 ' '~ i .......... 5§.~65 · .738 67 I 70.4 80 ' 45.756 ~ . (]0.1 .,~ ~ 40' 0 1940 19,50 1960 1970 1980 19~0 1996 2000 2005 - Proj. Proj. Years *NOTE: 19.50 Census-lst time students counted where they lived during school, not where home located. SOURCE: Bureau of the Census, Census of Pop., 1940,1950,1960,1970,1980 & 1990; hC. P&CD Dept. Population, 1990 Johnson County Total Population - 96,1 19 Iowa City 62% Coralville I .......I, ,...- ~- N. 11% U. Other HeightsTowns Liberty 3% 1% 5% Source: Bureau of the Census, Census of Population, 1970, 1980 & 1990. Unincorp. 18% ecod ev/pr0file/prof lie 67 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Personal Earnings by Industry, 1994 Johnson Oounty Mfg. 8.9% Retail Trade 8.5% I Government 48.7% *FIRE = Finance, Insurance & Real Estate *Earnings for Agriculture & Mining were not included in % calculations SOURCE: Regional Economic Information System, 1069-1994 New Construction Activity, 1986-1995 Building Permits Issued ' 41i 500 · ':' ': .?;.' 834 · '.':':'.~:,i:'~ ~ .,::":~ ;:':,',. :~:.'i:~: :1 300' , - ;':;"'~,, - ' .:.,'.,.. .~::.';d':~ ~',:,':':",b"~r' ,...~ 'l~a ' · ~ ~,'::'. ;~",,' ~' ~, ~.'~'... ,":',; :.;~ L' ":~ ~'", .," '.' , '"" ' ~oo' "':'.'~:' "'.~"~" .....~''..".~.~:"'"' ':~","'~ ~~'~"~' "~'~~~ 100 a~.'t,': ",'~a"'~ .... i '.:'. · . ,,~, 1986 1987 1~8 1~9 1~0 1991 19~ 19~ 1~4 1~5 19~ J[]Coralville []Iowa City I SOURCE: City of Iowa City Housing & Inspection Services, City of Coralville Building Dept. ecod ev/pro file/profile 68 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Taxable Retail Sales by Business Class*, 1996 Johnson County Total = $861.5 million Misc, 6% Food Stores 6% .~~ Utilities 11%'i7/'' .': .' ~""~ · ; ~' .. ,,,:,:',!i.,.!,'.,!. :%~..~.;.~,:.' ~ ' · .~ Specialty Stores 11% Gan. Merchandise 13% Home Furnish, 8% Bldg, Materials 7% Wholesale 5% ..... "'"'' ~M.','.,;' vehicle 4% i"i~ '""~"" ' '~~ Serw ce s 14% Eat/Ddnk Est. 14% *NOTE: Figures in millions of current dollars, SOURCE: Iowa Retail Sales & Use Tax Reports, Taxable Retail Sales*, 1996 Johnson County Total = 861.5 million Iowa City 70,4% Remainder of Jo. Co. 5.6% -'-'""~Coralville 18.0% *NOTE: Figures in millions of ourrent dollars. SOURCE: Iowa Retail Sales & Use Tax Reports. ecodev/profile/profile 69 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Total Enrollment and Total Employment, 1986-1996 The University of Iowa 30.0 28.0 26.0 24.0 22.0 20.0 18.0 16.0 Thousands 29.1 29.2 28.9 27.1 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 J ' Employment r~ Enrollment ] SOURCE: The University of Iowa, Office of the Registrar and Payroll Office. 1995 1996 120 Percent Educational Attainment, 1990 100 ................. 99.9 .............. 90.6 85.9 80.1 80- 75.2 - - - 60 40 20 U.S. Iowa Johnson Iowa Coralville N. U. Co. City Liberty Heights II~Hlgh School or above ![]Bachelor's or above SOURCE: Bureau of the Census 1990 Census of Population. ecodev/profile/profile 7O Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Labor Force and Employment, 1986-1995 Johnson County Thousands 7O,O 65,0 62,0 55.0 50.0 45.0 40.0 ' 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1998 1994 1995 Ir~"JLabor Force Pool !~lTotal Employment I NOTE: Changes since last year are due to revised estimates. SOURCE: Labor Market Information Unit of the iowa Dept. of Employment Services 1996 ecod ov/pro~ile/p rofile 71 Iowa city Community Profile Compiled July 1997 Consumer Price Index Adjustments The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items has been included in the Community Profile to aid the user in comparing dollar figures presented. Also provided is the regional CPI. Iowa is part of the Central Region which consists of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The base period for both the national and regional CPI is 1982-84. Year National CPI Regional 1980 82.4 82.4 1981 90.9 90.1 1982 96.5 96.5 1983 99.6 99.9 1984 103.9 103.6 1985 107.6 106.8 1986 109.6 108.0 1989 124.0 121.5 1990 ' 130.7 127.4 1991. 136.2 132.4 1992 140.3 136.1 1993 144.5 140.0 1994 148.2 144.0 1995 152.4 148.4 1996 156.9 153.0 Example Illustrating Use of CPh CPI The average weekly wage in private industry for 1985 was $264. That same figure for 1992 was $350. It is possible to inflate the 1985 figure or to deflate the 1996 figure using one of the following formulas: 1996 figure x 1985 CPI -+ $350 x 107.6 = $268 which is the 1996 average weekly wage 1996 CPI 140.3 for private industry in 1985 dollars 1985 figure x 1996 CPI ---> $264 x 140.3 = $344 which is the 1985 average weekly wage 1985 CPI 107.6 for private industry in 1996 dollars ecod ev/profile/p ro[ile 72 Iowa City Community Profile Compiled July 1997 IOWA CITY CI.F. RK From: Jo Hogarty 7-16-97 4:40pm p. 2 of 5 John~on County Sally Stutsman, Chairperson Joe Bolkcom Charles D. Duffy Jonathan Jordahl Stephen P. Lacina BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 17, 1997 FORMAL MEETING Amended Agenda 1. Call to order 9:00 a.m. 2. Action re: claims 3. Action re: formal minutes of July 10th and formal minutes of July 15th 4. Action re: payroll authorizations 5. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator a) Final consideration of application Z9715 of James and Patricia Rohret. b) Final consideration of application Z9717 of William Michel. c) Final consideration of application Z9719 of Dale Schnoebelen. d) Final consideration of application Z9720 of Rochus Knebel. e) Final consideration of application Z9721 of Jim and Virginia Stebral. f) Motion setting public hearing on zoning and platting requests. g) Discussion/action re: fees for application Z9731 of William Young. h) Other 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 356-6086 To:~IOWA GT¥ C~R~ From Jo Ho~art¥ ?-16-97 4:40p~ p, 3 of ~ Agenda 7-17-97 Page 2 6. Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications: Application S9731 of Brian and Theresa Schnoebelen, signed by Theresa Schnoebelen, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of South Liberty Subdivision, a subdivision described as being located in the NE 1/4 of Section 18; Township 78 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa. (This is a 1-lot, 1.11 acre, residential subdivision, located on the north side of 500th Street SW, approximately 1/4 of a mile west of Naples Avenue SW in Liberty Twp.) 2. Application S9733 of William F. Michel requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Shady Acres ( A Resubdivision of Lot A Michel Subdivision), a subdivision described as being located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 29; Township 80 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa. (This is a 2-lot (1 residential and 1 outlot), 5.98 acres, residential subdivision, located on the west side of Half Moon Avenue NW, approximately 1/2 of a mile south of Highway//6 in Clear Creek Other 7. Business from the County Auditor a) Action re: permits b) Action re: reports 1. County Auditor's 4th quarterly report of fees collected 2. Sheriffs yearly report for FY '97 c) Other 8. Business from the County Attorney a) Report re: other items To~.IO~A ~IT¥ ~LE~ Fro~: Jo ~o~ert~ 7-1§-97 4~40pm p. 4 of 5 Agenda 7-17-97 Page 3 9. Business from the Board of Supervisors a) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign right-of-way contract with Elmer Gee Miller and Alta M. Miller for $1,651.40 for Johnson County Project L-Q-17-2. (RCB Culvert on Hazelwood Avenue in Section 17- 78-7). b) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign right-of-way contract with Noah C. Miller and Lydia Miller for $1,371.40 for Johnson County Project L- Q-17-2. (RCB Culvert on Hazelwood Avenue in Section 17-78-7). c) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign right-of-way contract with Michael W. Erenberger and Kathy M. Erenberger for $3,000.00 for Johnson County Project FM-52(43)-55-52. d) Report/discussion/action re: S.E.A.T.S. negotiation with City of Iowa City. e) Action re: resolution supporting the study and possible implementation of passenger rail service through Chicago, Wyanet, Quad Cities, Iowa City, Des Moines, and Omaha. f) Action re: letter of support for the expansion of the Family Development Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) program into Johnson County. g) Other 10. Adjourn to informal meeting a) Business from John Yapp re: resolution supporting the study and possible implementation of passenger rail service through Chicago, Wyanet, Quad Cities, Iowa City, Des Moines, and Omaha. b) Inquiries and reports from the public c) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors d) Report from the County Attorney e) Other 11. 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing for Johnson County Comprehensive Plan discussion - . To~-IOWA CITY CI.~.RK From~ Jo HogarS¥ 7-1§-97 4~iOpa p, 5 of 5 Agenda 7-17-97 Page 4 12. 7:30 p.m. - Continuation of June 12, 1997 - Public Hearing for Platting Application S9722 of Dean Oakes a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting application: Application S9722 of Dean Oakes requesting final plat approval of Overview Estates Part Two, a subdivision described as being located in the SE 1/4 of Section 9 and the SW 1/4 of Section 10; all in Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa. (This is a 32-1ot (30 residential lots with 2 non- buildable outlots), residential subdivision, located approximately 1.0 miles SW of the west end of 245th Street NE or at the intersection of Overview Drive and Scotts Lane in Newport Twp.) 13. Adjournment CITY OF 10 W~! CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 25, '1997 IP1 WORK SESSION ITEMS~..: :': Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Public Arts Program IP2 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Attached Article: City Comforts: How to Build an Urban Village IP3 Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Dubuque Street Sidewalk - Kimball Road to Park Road ~ 7 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 Memorandum from Mayor: Federal Government Issues Email Forwarded by Council Member Baker from Eliot Blake: TCI Memorandum from City Manager: Downtown Strategy/Action Plan - Parking Signage Memorandum from City Manager: Minnesota Crypto-Sporidium Outbreak - Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, ~7._~' IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 Memorandum from City Manager: Avenue Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: Memorandum from City Manager: First Avenue Extended/Fire Station #3 - Lower Muscatine~r'/.~ Park and Recreation Program and Events Brochures Road Salt Recently Completed Capital Projects Events, Activities, and Promotions in Downtown Flag at Half Staff Manufactured Housing/Fire Hydrants Cemetery Consultant Miscellaneous Memorandum from City Clerk: July '14, 1997, council Work Session Memorandum from City Clerk: Meeting Schedule - Revision #12 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Update on PCRB July 25, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 IP27 IP28 Memorandum from Acting City Attorney: Airport - Property Acquisition Update Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Sandusky Drainage Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Check Your Speed Program ~/,r7,..~ Memorandum from Human Rights Coordinator to City Manager: National Strategic Planning Meeting for Human Rights USA Note from the GrantWood Neighborhood Association to Police: Thank You Minutes: July 21, 1997, Deer Management Committee Agendas: July 29, 1997, Informal Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors ~7 Article: Local Option Tax Did Add Police Officers - Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator:. Community Profile for the Iowa City ~ 7~'~ Area, 1997 [Attachment included in Council packets only] E-Mail from John Nesbitt regarding Evaluating City's Neighborhood Preservation~(~_ E-Mail Memo from City Manager regarding out of town, ..... :-'-- 'Letter from Anna Buss, AB Property Management ~egard!ng.waste removal Letter from David Moore, Fieldhouse owner regarding underage drinking. Agenda for 7/29/97 Board of Supervisors. Letter from Chambers Agency regarding waste removal regulations. Letter from JoyceAnne Munson Welsh regarding 1st Ave. extension. Letter from Kathleen Janz regarding traffic in north Iowa City. from Larry Baker regarding Manure Lagoon Rules and our Drinking Water. City of Iowa City I IEi IORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 24, 1997 City Manager and City Council Karin Franklin, Director, C~ Public Arts Program After presentation of an art in public projects proposal by the Chamber of Commerce on June 2, a majority of the Council expressed interest in pursuing this concept for Iowa City. The City Manager addressed a memorandum to the Council dated June 10 outlining a number of issues associated with such a program. This memorandum provides information about the arts program at the University of Iowa and poses questions to take you through decision-making on this issue. . · University of Iowa Arts in Pubic Buildings Program The University program was established by state law and applies to all state buildings as defined by the law. The title of the law is Fine Arts Projects-in State Buildings. Fine arts are described as "sculpture, fountains, bas-reliefs, mosaics~ frescoes, wa!J_ hangings, crafts, photography, pictures or other enhancements to be integrated into the total environment of the building or complex of buildings".. Fine arts does not.includ.e.~ "!ncidental ornamental detail of functional structural elements, hardware or other accessories." There is no doubt some room for interpretation in these definitions. The law applies only to buildings. The University, in applying the law, allocates one-half of one percent of the tot. al project budget estimate prior to the bidding process. Only new construction of buildings and maior renovations fall under the program. Generally, the University does not pursue the art component until the building is completed and occupied. They wish to have the "residents" of the building provide input on the appropriate location and nature of the artistic piece (in other jurisdictions in the country, work on the art component is begun with commencement of the project so the artist and the project engineers and designers are working in concarL) Historically, the University has not commissioned art for a particular project but has acquired already constructed pieces. They also fulfill the art requirement for a number of projects at one time. Under the law, the obligation for one project cannot be transferred to another project. Preference is given to Iowa artists. An Iowa City Program The primary issues to be resolved with a local public arts program are the percent of project costs attributed to art, the applicability of the program, what will be considered art, how the program will be managed, and whether the program will be a matter of policy or an ordinance. These issues are addressed in the proposal from the Chamber of Commerce, enclosed for your reference. 1. What is the appropriate pementage to be allocated for public art? The State program is one-half of one percent not to be diminished by professional fees. Professional fees are not defined. One percent is the norm for cities according to the 2 m o Chamber material, and professional fees are included. Regardless of the percentage chosen, the local program could include all professional and administrative costs in the allocation as well as the cost of acquisition or construction of the art piece. As an example of the amount of money that would be allocated under the percentages cited, the Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility slated for FY98 at $520,000 would result in $5,200 at one percent and $2,600 at one-half of one percent. For comparison purposes, a new work by a University Art Department Faculty member was commissioned by the Marion Public Library for $4,000. What projects should be subject to an arts allocation? As noted, the University of Iowa Arts in Public Buildings Program applies only to new building construction or major remodeling/renovation. In the following lists of categories of public projects undertaken by the City, some may be appropriate for inclusion in a public arts program and others not. An asterisk is placed next to those which seem to be most amenable to some form of a public arts component. *Building construction *Building expansion Building remodeling *Public spaces (City Plaza) *Park Development *New street construction *Street reconstruction *Trail development Sidewalk installation *Bridges Sewer and water trunk lines Stormsewer lines *Stormwater management areas Landfill cells Railroad crossings Curb ramps Traffic calming Your decision about what projects to include in the program may depend upon what you decide constitutes art. What constitutes art? Although the State law which applies to the University seems to distinguish between ornamentation and fine arts, this distinction need not be made in adopting a local program. Ornamentation as well as fine arts may be acceptable. Ornamentation or attention to aesthetics in the basic design of a facility may be more appropriate for some projects where separate art pieces would not be suitable (see the attached memorandum from the City Engineer to the City Manager). In most instances, however, public art should be evident as art to the casual observer so the purpose for having a public arts program is not lost. 4. How would a program be managed? The Chamber material presents three options for management of a program that would include selection, placement, maintenance and potential disposition of public art. It is likely that an advisory board would be created even if the art consultant or assignment of this task to a staff person were chosen as the.preferred option. 5. Should this program be a policy of the City or is an ordinance necessary? A policy allows flexibility in how the program is executed, but clearly states the intent of the. Council to have such a program. Guidelines can be adopted rather than rules, giving flexibility in the percent allocated to art, the type of art appropriate for a project, and the applicability of the program to specific projects. A policy is easier to cha.nge however, and may leave a program more vulnerable to political shifts on the Council. An ordinance sets forth certain requirements and assures implementation of the program unless lengthy steps are taken to change it. Ordinances can provide for some flexibility but are generally more prescriptive than guiding. At your work session on July 28, time has been allotted for discussion of a public arts program. The goal of this discussion will be to gain a basic collective understanding of what such a program is about. We can then discuss as many of the questions as time _permits and schedule discussion of the remaining questions and related issues for a.future meeting. ppdadmin~nemos~artprog.doc City of Iowa City ,VIEI,,IORANDUM Date: June 19, 1997 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager From: Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~ Re: Public Arts Proposal During the 1990's the Engineering Division has designed projects with the fundamental premise that aesthetics are an important part of infrastructure. This can be witnessed by the Maiden Lane Pedestrian Bridge, Evens Street Bddge, Melrose Avenue Bridge or the trees and prairie plantings along Rohret Road. Taking this concept one step further by incorporating art into infrastructure has potential to further improve aesthetics, but should be approached with a full understanding of the ramifications. I see process and maintenance as two primary issues. Process - The Public Arts Program will lengthen the design process requireing greater lead time and increased administrative effort. Capital projects are presently-so burdened with permitting and process that they are becoming unmanageable. Federal, State and Local permits, wetland delineations, archeological studies, sensitive areas ordinance reviews, predesign meetings, postcard surveys, design charrettes:... combine to make capital projects more of an administrative challenge than engineering. This process would be significantly lengthened by working with a.Public Art Program Advisory Board, Artist Selection Panel and ultimately the selected artist,. We are quite simply not staffed to add this to the process. I am not suggesting that the City hire a public art coordinator as discussed in the proposal. I am saying that the longer the process, the fewer projects that can be accomplished by a given engineer. Maintenance/Upgrades-Infrastruciur~:*eventually w~ars out or occasionally needs to be upgraded as the city grows. Maintenance activities will take on a whole new dimension when they include preservation of art. Replacement or upgrading may be very difficult. We all know how hard it can be just to move a sculpture. I do believe a Public Arts Program may be a good means to provide art for public buildings, however I do not believe that infrastructure is the appropriate canvas without a full acknowledgment of the short and long term ramifications. As an alternative, I advocate increasing the use of services and advice from architects on aesthetic features for infrastructure. I believe this can be manageably incorporated into the design process (we have done it already) and does not necessarily create extraordinary maintenance issues. cc: Chuck Schmadeke PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM for Consideration by Local Governments in Johnson County TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Rationale Concepts Recommended £or Inclusion Funding the Purchase & Installation of Public Art Establish a Selection and Management Mechanism for Public Art pages 2-3 pages 3-5 page 5 C. Establish Artist Selection Guidelines page 6 Resources Available page 7 PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM for Consideration by Local Governments in Johnson County I. INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE It is the recommendation of the Iowa CiW Area Chamber of Commerce Board that local governmental bodies in Johnson County consider adopti-6n of policies/ordinances which allocate a predetermined percentage o£ the cost of projects funded by their governments to commission and/or acquire original art or ornamentation to be installed at the project site. It is also recom- mended that an organized mechanism be developed for COmmissioning, selecting, placing, main- taining and de-accessioning such art. This proposal is a list of the provisions which should, in our view, be included when an ordinance or policy is adopted by local governmenu. We have outlined optional approaches under each provision realizing that each governmental body may take a different approach de- pending on its unique circumstances. . . A program like this, as required by the Iowa Code for projects supported with state funds, has been in effect since 1978. The University of Iowa is a visible example of the success of aes- thetic ~menities in improving the appearance and ambiance of the public buildings and open spaces of the University of Iowa. A Public Arts Program for the community is timely for our local governments to consider now based on the facton outlined below°' Local governments in the Joh'~.~on County area must be pro-active in launching pubhc ventures as contained in this proposal if this area is to continue its role as the cultural capitol of Iowa. The public interest, the goal of economic development, and the interest of enhancing the appearance of our communities would all be well-served if our local governments were to take a leadership role in establishing a Public Arts Program, Encouraging cultural and arts amenities, facilities and events contributes to the unique ambi.anc. e:of t~e area, whi.ch draws visitors and aids in building our local econom~r '.~ The City of Iowa_City and several other towns in Johnson County are about to embark on a period of intense building of public structures. Some desire to upgrade and improve their central business districts as surrounding shopping areas become more competitive. The City of Iowa City is currendy trying to determine what its role should be in public support of and encouragement of the arts as 'it deals with requests for funding of arts festi- vals, a cultural/conference center, and a public murals proposal. Other governmental bodies are facing similar decisions as they grow. The City of Iowa City is seeking ways to improve and upgrade the Pedestrian Mall in its downtown. The City o£ Coralville is planning a city center project among other major building projects. 3 The City of North Liberty has seen a flurry of pubhc building, including construction of a beautiful community center. New schools are slated for area school districts to accommodate suburban population growth. Local businesses are seeking ways to develop unique corporate images. With a Public Arts Program as a model, private businesses will be encouraged to follow suit or become partners in these efforts. II. CONCEPTS RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION.. The governmental body could adopt a policy or ordinance governing the following four areas: Funding the Purchase and Installation of Public Art: allocating a percentage of the gross cost of prospective publicly-owned structures or renovation projects. 1. What should Option A: Option B: Option C: the percent be? One-half of one percent. The State of Iowa requires 1/2 of one percent of the "estimated project cost of state-owned structures, not to be dimin- ished by professional fees. Funds may be accumulated or combined to complete-dgnificant projects. Local governments are not covered by this state law unless they use state hands in a building project. The U.S. General Services Administration budgets 1/2 of 1%. One percent. One percent of actual project cost, including professional fees, has become the norm for cities. Thus, ff the project comes in over estimate, the art budget is increased accordingly. The larger percentage at the local government level reflects the necessity of putting in place an administrative mechanism (state and Federal govemments usually already have one) and the smaller size of local projects. Two percent. Many European cities budget 2%. 2. What projects may be covered or exemptec[> Option A: The State of Iowa defines its coverage as: Government owned buildings (permanent structures, wholly or partially enclosed) including govern- ment offices and buildings intended for the use or accommodation of the general public or state employees; and .all grounds and appurtenant structures and facilities. The state exempts maintenance sheds or buildings used solely as storage or warehouse facilities. Option B: Kansas City utilizes a broader version of The State of Iowa's definition of coverage, also indueling bridges, viaducts, approaches, gates, fences, benches, lamps, signs, marquees or other structures erected or to be erected upon land belonging to the governmental body. Kansas City also covers additions to an existing facility or a substantial renovation affecting either 80% of the building's floor area or involving the re placement of at least two major systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing or electrical.) 3. How will allocated funds actually be spent? The artistic enhancement for each project will be developed to meet the unique needs of that project. Many contemporary art project concepts move well beyond the traditional sculpture and mural format. Public art can take a myriad of forms and functionsmornamental or commemorative. It may be a manhole cover, banner, paving patterns, lighting or seating. Artists consult in design of athletic facilities, building facades, kiosks, gates, fountains, signage, even play equipment. Public art may be art as place; an artist's whole garden, plaza or playground. Open spaces with unique sculpture or artist-designed elements of seating, lighting, or walkways are as important to the life of a city as a singular commemorative monument in a grand plaza. Ideally, a city has both. 4. Should the percent be mandatory for every project that fits the definition? Option A: Option B: Yes, with the provision that private donations received may become a portion of the predetermined fund. No. The governing body shall consider spending one percent of the cost of each project on art with each project evaluated on a case by case basis. B. Establish a Selection and Management Mechanism for Public Art 1. What are the options for a selection and management mechanism? Option A: The governmental body would establish or designate a permanent Public Art Program Advisory Board composed of no less than eight persons knowledgeable and experienced in aesthetic matters. In adcli- tion to overseeing gift acceptance, placement, maintenance and Option B: Option C: deaccessionlng of public art, the Advisory Board would select an appropriate Artist Selection Panel for each new construction or termovation project. The Artist Selection Panel should be composed of no less than fight representatives of the following nature: artists, project architects, designers, representatives from community-based visual arts organizations, a government staff related to the project site, commta~ity members living or conducting business near the project site and citizens-at-large. The composition of the Artist Selection Commit- tee should reflect a diverse cross section of the eommurdty. The governing body would contract with an art consultant to coordi- nate the process for each separate project. This person could be paid from the percent for art fund. The governing body would hire a staff public art coordinator who would maintain a slide registry, work with pertinent city staff and project architect to develop guidelines for each project, develop scope of the work, and recommend a selection panel for each project. C. Establish Artist Selection Guidelines 1. How will artists be selecte&> Option A: Only Woirki by ardsts who reside in Johnson C'ounty'wiil be chosen. Option B: Only work by artists who reside in a) Johnson County; b) Eastern Iowa; or c) Iowa will be chosen. Option C: Preference will be given to the work of artists who reside in a) ~[ohnson County; b) Eastern Iowa; or c) iowa:- Option D: No geographic preferences or restrictions will be imposed; the best artist for the project will be sought regardless of residence. 6 lII. Resources Available A. The Chamber's Am/Business Parmership Committee has available these print and/ or audio visual materials, as well as others: 1. Ordinance texts adopted by Kansas City and Phoenix. 2. Iowa State law (Ch. 304A of the Code of Iowa). 3. Going Public: a field guide to the development of art in public places, by Jeffrey Cmikshank and Pain Korza. Art Extension Service, National Endowment for the Arts, 1970. 4. Public Art Works: the Arizona Models 5. Video segment from a CBS Sunday Morning showing public art programs across the country .._ The Arts/Business Partnership Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has members who can be consulted as local governments develop an ordinance specific to their own situations. Nancy L. Purington Nancy Purington Studio 1706 Prairie Du Chien Road Iowa City, IA 52245 337-7865 Carol Spaziani, President ARTS Iowa City 529 E. Washington St. City, IA 52240 338-6140 Gwen Sheeley Parks &: Reacreatiom/City of Coralville 1506-8th St. Coralville, IA 354-3006; 354-7614 FAX C. Cities which have enacted similar programs may also be consulted for information: Atlanta, Georgia Kansas City, Missouri Minneapolis, Minnesota Phoenix, Arizona Anchorage, Alaska Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Denver, Colorado Seatde, Washington Los Angeles, California New York City Broward County, Florida (Ft. Lauderdale) Sarasota County, Florida D. Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and West Des Moines axe currently researching avenues for Public Arts Programs. 7 Date: To: From: Re: City of iowa City. MEI IO · July 24, 1997 Karin Franklin, Director, Attached Article Attached is an excerpt from the book City Comforts: How to Build an Urban Village by David Sucher. Mr. Sucher is a retired Planning and Zoning Commissioner from Seattle, Washington. This excerpt is from a book on incorporating details into a community. I thought this was an interesting piece about public art - for your information. Attachment jw/mem/kf-art.d0c "KILROY WAS HERE" Art Can Protect Us .........................................................................159 l.et Artists Clarify ............................................................................159 Teach Dance Steps ..........................................................................160 Fit Art to the Pla/:e ..........................................................................160 Decorate Blank Walls with Murals ..................................................161 Have Artists Work in Public ............................................................162 Refer to Art .....................................................................................162 Sing in Tunnels ...............................................................................163 Embed Things ................................................................................163 Let Children Coufuse Art & Toys ...................................................164 I.et Art Raise a Sinlie .......................................................................165 Decorate the Street's Surface ...........................................................165 'KILROY WAS HERE.' PERSONALIZING THE CITY WITH ART: "KILROY WAS HERE" i was riffling through my photo- graphs to organize them for this publi- cation. I was trying to sort them out into logical categories. Most fell into place quite easily. But I ended up with a substantial pile of photos which did not fall intoanypar- ticular category of city comforts. These pictures--of mt, rals, sculptures, embedded objects, and the like--were all intended to be (and were generally perceived to be) art. However, my intention had never been to include art in this book. Of course the objects had appealed to me; I had photographed them. But I had never seen art as an integral part of the land-use issues that were my major interest. Then I real- ized that public art is an entirely differ- ent animal than art in a magnate's liv- ing room, and that public art, tot), is We are all Robin- son Crusoe, going to and fro in search of another comforting human voice. ...public art contributes to the process of place-making. about making closer contact. The world is a big and sometimes lonely place. We are all Robinson Cru- soe going to and fro in search of an- other comforting human voice, an- other comforting human face, any sign that another person had passed this way before, such as Crusoe's found- footstep in the sand: the first sign of another human he had seen in 26 years~and at first a trauma, he had been alone so long. With art and decoration we per- sonalize our built environment be- yond what we need for bare function. Public art and decoration is a city comfort be- cause it reminds us that we are not en- tirely alone. It is a sign of life: another human hand's di- rect touch which we find comforting in a world of great and faceless natural forces and enormous and anonymous institutions. What art and decoration provide is the comfort of another human's touch. Public deco- ration is not a com- fort because it is art. Whether any par- ticular work is in- deed art is beside the point. Argue, if you like, about whether it is art when the work is in private. The important part of public art in public spaces is its larger message: some person, some individual, has passed this way before and has put some of his or her life, time and atten- tion into making what we see before us. As town planner Ron Fleming puts it, ,.\ ft. t,,.fi',li~. ,.to:. r,. it,.. whlrns) .... ~,m,.u ~,,mc' t,c'~'.,,. has i.rli:,id. alizrd Public art and decoration is a city comfort because it reminds us that we are not entirely alone. pJ,<c and made it lcsf anonymous. city omd]*rt of p.blic art helps m ]~tlI lhClC ;11'C c;ttlliOI1S. Public au hi~:h-t I.~,~ ti.m .fgra ffiti. m' a~ Ica~t ma~ko and gl.1iClllt'11Ii "[ IV;I~ here." It ~,,mc.x~h,. like ~l~c' ~un.ing vkual Public art is a high-class form of graffiti, or at least can stem from the same impulse. :' ,,f .,,1,.li,'~ t'r.m \V,.'hl \Vat I1: l..,h,,v ,v ~, h,'~*.'" ~ hkh ~ax'~ .,.hint: thrcat. like nmc h of the qmg'-paintcd graffiti of adolcscems, which reminds u~ ofdw hostile marki.gofwrrimry by animals and repels us rather than at- l I';IC'15. Pnl~lic art fimctions in one more way: as a conversation piece to foster d~c carnal human exchange that is at tl~e heart of the city's purpose. A piece oflmblic art, m' an artist's skilled trans- ti,'mation orsDine mhcnvise nmndane su'cct fiu'niturc, gives us something to Public art functions as a conversation piece to foster human exchange... observe. ponder and mention. And d~crc is no more surefire way to start a discusdon or to animate one than to ask. "And xvhat cid you think of _?" (Fill in the name of the re.st ctmtr~wcrsi:d public art in your city.) Appr.aching public art as a con- vcrsalimt piece may s. und like tl~c ab- s.h.c height of {~arbarism, at first. 1 l.wcvcr this pcrqwcdvc does not at .dl dimi.ish art lint heightens its im- t,onancc. There can bc nothing less barl,a~ic d~an an .bjcct which hrcaks d.wu ~hc harriers between people and leads them into h~tcrc'sting talk. ] ART CAN t PROTECT US This sidewalk is eli- reedy adjacent to a high- voltage powerstation. 'l'he electrical utility wanted a way to sectire the site and keep out vaildais. Instead of the standard barb- wired-chain-link fence, tile utility's project man- agcr saw tile potential. He proposed an art work to top the existing concrete wall that would shiek{ the station and yet engage pc- '. destrians. The artist re- spondcd to this clear pro- gram with a fiercely pro- tective and yet eraranting 'gardcu' of galvanized ~owcrs. LET ARTISTS CLARIFY 'l'hc door m the shop was tucked into an alcove and all but invisible. Many customers went t- the store next door by mistake. The solutim~ xvas to paint an image ofa d,or~a tronqw /boil a trick of the cyc~ on the wall adjacent to the real door to poiut the customer in the right direction. WESTER~I AVENUE, SEATTLE, "SEATTLE GARDEN" BY ANN SPERRY QOI:~N ANNF, SEATTLE, "TROi'qPE L'OE~L DOOR" BY MARCO LUClONI ~ _~..~.. .s.. . . ~,¢)AD~%',',¢, SFATTL[. "DANCER'S SERIES: ST~PS" BY JACK ~ACKIE WITH ~AKERS ~ CHUCK TEACH DANCE STEPS "l~ d~at the Mambo?" "/\re VOtl stlrc~ Yoll couldn't pos- sibly remember h voursctE" "...Well, d~ank you, 1 8ncss...but d~h~k you do h this wav...then m.ve "RishW' "No. Maybe it i~ Icfi...Ycs, I ~hi,k k~..'~I J('.i~i i~11'l lJla[ what it shows? ,t.m~ c ~cp~ cml,cddcd in the fidcwalk ~,~ try [hcnl oHT. (~c'l't~illJv TJlc'Sc lAl~tlV. tJl('~C O,II1L'L' ~lc'J~ arc ;1 111a}'J~oJc FiT ART TO THE PLACE A classic view of art is that it should explain and exalt the virtues of thosewho perform extraordinary deeds; it should honor the heroic. Devoting one's lite' m waiting to enter a burning building t. proleer strangers must surely quality. .. ()lympia's Art in l~ublic Places program c.mmls4m~cd tiffs work for the I.bbv ofa th'cstation. The paiutcr spcnl time with firefighters to gain in4ght into their work. This work speaks more about place than about the artist. There is suJ]]t icm amJ~iguity, un- t'ClhlilHV and tont64ou in the work{ I;.' us ~-N' .fid,' (xxi~h little Io~s) to DECORATE BLANK WALLS WITH MURALS Of course there shouldn't be very many blank walls in cities in the first place. That's one of the basic principles of urban village design. Blank walls lead to dead streets with no pedestrians and no people lead to danger....and boredom. There are very few blank walls which do not appear to cry out for some covering. Here an old warehouse was built to the common-property line. In such cases it is normal to have a yen- blank and very fireproofxvall. But if'the ad- joining lot is a parking lot, the blank wall is not hidden. What better to do than commission a mural for it. OI Y~'IPlA, WA~.HIN(;TON, "LONG INSTANT," BY J~11~ I AFI F^l^r4~ Lo~-~t E (~)U,~¥ MaRKIT. Noa'tH VANCOUVER, B.C., "TOTEM POLE PROJECT," BY MARK GEORGE HAVE ARTISTS WORK IN PUBLIC l.ct public art be created in pub- lic so that the work of the artist is not so mysterious. It is not just imagina- tion but motor skills that we admire in them. Again, watching an artist at work is an excuse Jbr pcople to gather. REFER TO ART Port Mad/son Frog is at a back- I'();11.[S Ol)l'llC'r on :1 l'11r:ll island quicldy I,cc.ming sulntrl~. I,ikc most suburl~s it has many newcomers. The island is large and it is easy to get lost. But this fi'agtncnt (d'natural glaciation~bYog Rod' -gives a rck'rcncc point, as in "( ;,~ m l')'qg Ro,3amt then turn ( )r "We're lhc {~rccn }muw onc quar- SING IN TUNNELS TunneL~ ~r¢ ~rim and uncom- finnable, particularly pedestrian ones, reminding people of bunkers and a statc-of-sicgc. Not surprisiug: their pur- pose is to givc the street surface to the ca r so auto traffic can flow unimpeded. Tun ntis force people underground and dinfinish the pcdcstrian place. Avoid buikling them. But alas, since some ttmncls are inevitable, at least do a decent job of it! This one, underneath a major arterial, connects a t,nivcrsity medical center and an undergrot, nd parking garage. It is decorated in a style some- hoxv reminiscent of some south-sea paradise. Walking through the tunnel, one suddenly hears the sound of chirp- ing birds from an electronic cage. The surprising delight brings a smile and a wonder. What type of bird? Is it native? What song does it sing? Where does it nest? When does it sleep? SOMEWHFRE IN CAt IFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, SEATTLE, "THE TUNNEL GARDEN" BY RICHARD POSNER W1TN ROBERT SCHNEIDER AND GINNY RUFFNER, THOMAS GERARD, MICHAEL LORD, AND SYNTONILS, INC. EMBED THINGS LET CHILDREN CONFUSE ART & ToYs ^,'t shot, ld not bc apart fi'om lif~: on an ahar in a mt~sctnn as if done by gods hut part of daily routine, to ex- perience every day. The artist's imagination can bc a good baby-sitter. Build it sturdy and safe so children can play ;vith it. h1.~n,'.-,,~ p^o~. $c^~TI ~. "McG~tv~a's F^RM" RY RICHARD BEYEll SEATTLE, "HATCHCOVERS" BY ANNE KNIGHT LET ART RAISE A SMILE In Iraman activity, the squishlet the standards, the more ruthless the competition and the more serious the aura required to convince people to take the whole endeavor, well, serf ously. The art enterprise proves this point well. Bnt it places art on a serious, ill-serving pedestal which hinders art's great contribution to comfortable cit- This troll is ot~t-of~thc-~vay, der a bridge, of coune. I drive by it often and have rarely seen it absent visitors. Perhaps because the troll is so popular, some members of the arts com- munitylook askance at it. But they miss the point. h is publicart. Therefore the way .nc judges it must he entirely dif- J~l'Cnt than f~r the private work dis- pla),cd in a private place. DECORATE THE STREET'S SURFACE There is hardly a public surface n. ot available and crying out for decora- tion. This hatch-cover provides access to undergronnd utilities and also in- eludes a stainless steel You are here button on the cast map ofdmvntown Seattle. The larger social question prompted by these covers is how to create an economy in which it need not take certified specialists ("artists" in this case) to enrich the visual environ- ment. How can ~ve avoid a dreary same- ness in the elements of our streets by inch;ding decoration even in mass prc~- duction? City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM July 24, 1997 To: Steve Atkins ~'~ ~ From: Chuck Schmadeke Re: Dubuque Street Sidewalk - Kimball Road to Park Road The City has received a request from residents along Kimball Road and elsewhere to construct a sidewalk along the east side of Dubuque Street from Kimball Road to Park Road. The Public Works Department in consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department recommends installing a six foot wide sidewalk located six feet back of curb from Kimball Road to the north crosswalk at Park Road. The topography of the property where construction would occur is suitable for sidewalk construction. One twelve inch diameter locust tree would have to be removed. A dense wooded area begins near the back of the proposed sidewalk. Several feet back of the sidewalk the topography changes abruptly and rises fifty feet to the homes of the property owners. The width of the right-of-way behind the curb is nine feet. A four foot wide permanent easement along with necessary temorary construction easements must be acquired from the abutting property owners to construct the sidewalk as recommended. The following offer has been made to the abutting property owners: If the property owners grant a four foot wide permanent easement and necessary temporary easements at no cost to the City; the City will install and maintain the six foot sidewalk at no cost to the property owners. The sidewalk should be placed six feet from the curb because of the volume and speed of vehicular traffic along Dubuque Street. The sidewalk should be six feet wide to accommodate sidewalk snow removal equipment. ^ meeting at the site was held on July 23,1997, to discuss the existing conditions and the effect of the project on the property. Property owners, users of the sidewalk and City representatives were in attendance. July 23, 1997 City of Iowa City Dept. of Public Works ATF: Mr. Charles Schmadeke 410 E Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 .Dear Mr. Schmadeke; As you met this morning with Councilor Thomberry, Councilor Norton, several members of the Bella Vista neighborhood, and several members of the Kimball Road neighborhood, issues and options were discussed concerning the proposed sidewalk along the east side of Noah Dubuque Street from Kimball to Park Road. While this walk increases the likelihood of public foot traffic through private property and offers little benefit to those living in Bella Vista, the residents of Bella Vista Place recognize the concerns of their neighbors on Kimball Road and beyond as they search for a safe means to cross North Dubuque Street on foot. The residents of Kimball Road who have called for the construction of the sidewalk and a pedestrian crossing at Noah Dubuque Street and Park Road are strong advocates.£or. dgsigning and locating the walk in a manner that will minimize the intrusion and impact into and upo~t-Bella Vista, ' Ira sidewalk is to be constructed in this area, the neighbors 0f Kimball Road and B~lla Vista, together, respectfully request the City implemtnt the following design paran~eters and administrative procedures: 1. Construct the sidewalk no wider than four foot, located six fo~t clear fr~m-ba-~k-~ east ~urb - Noah Dubuque Street. 2. Terminate the sidewalk in line with the walkway on the north side of the Park Road Bridge. Provide a pedestrian actuated walk light at this location capable of stopping all traffic interfering with safe passage across North Dubuque Street. ' ' ' 3. Relocate the existing city owned plantings, or install new plantings in the same relative location to the east of the new sidewalk, fronting # 8 and # 10 Bella Vista. 4. Install new plantings on the east side of the new sidewalk in those areas fronting # 12 Bella Vista which are clear to open meadow or hillside, as required to discourage increased pedestrian traffic. 5. Allow the sidewalk to meander toward street at existing walnut tree to prevent harm to the tree, as discussed. 6. Minimize disruption and damage to existing trees and foliage. 7. Minimize changes in grade and topography, maintain existing conditions to the fullest extent practical. 8. Afford the residents of Bella Vista the same incentives as originally offered in return for grant of easemere, i.e.: Cost of sidewalk and all associated costs at City expense, City assumes snow removal and maintenance responsibilities~ and City assumes all liability associated with the new walk. I submit this request on behalf of the neighbors of Bella Vista Place and Kimball Road who have been active in this matter. Sincerely John F. Shaw 10 Bella Vista Place City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Naomi Novick (~ DATE: July 23, 1997 RE: Federal Government Issues The following requests for COMMENTS from The National League of Cities and Dick Distelhorst may be of interest. If you have any comments to offer, please give them to me, and I will send a joint response from the City Council to each of them. THE ? AT ON LE fiUE OF CITIES Proposed Statement of Core Beliefs Please take some time to review the Proposed Statement of Core Beliefs that was developed by the NLC Strategic Planning Committee at its first meeting. These core beliefs will serve as a foundation for developing a mission statement, objectives, and strategies to guide NLC's work on behalf of cities and towns into the next century. Embodied in our name, National League of Cities, are the beliefs of inclusiveness, cooperation, and localism. We believe°°° ~ In representative, participatory local government as the nucleus of government in the United States. ~ In the rights of municipal government to have authority over local issues (home rule). ,~ In anticipating the needs of communities and developing strategies to meet those needs. In the value added by diversity .in our organization and in our communities. In parmerships and coalitions to build better governance. Fax this form to: NLC Strategic Planning Fax: (202)626-3043 Thank You! July 18, 1997 Mayor Naomi Novick City of Iowa City 410 Eo Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 JUL Z 1 1997 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Dear Mayor Novick: How often have you heard of federal legislation which will produce great benefits for your city, county and school district, and at the same time, save all three substantial sums of money? This letter and the enclosed information will inform you about just such a proposal. It is called "The State and Local Government Empowerment Act," and it is to be introduced in this session of Congress. The bill will provide interest-free loans to states, cities, towns, counties, and school districts to help rebuild their infrastructures. See the enclosed worksheet for examples of the amount of funding which will become available and to see the amount of dollars saved by not pay- ing any interest on these loans° A copy of the actual bill and a summary of its benefits is enclosed, along with some other pertinent information. The bill is to be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Lapinski of Illinois, and will be co-sponsored by at least 30 other members of Congress. After you read the details of this legisla- tion, we hope you will pass a resolution of support for this bill and send a copy of your resolution to your Congressman asking him to be a co-sponsor of this legislation. This bill uses some of the power of monetary policy to rebuild the infrastructure of our nation The funds are apportioned fairly based on U.So Census figures. It creates new, good paying jobs in your area, reduces costs by elim- inating interest and provides many other benefits as listed on the enclosed papers° We hope that you, as many other taxing bodies have done, join us in supporting this legislation now. In recent weeks, we have added Dubuque Co°, Fairbank, IA, and Fairfield Comm. SoD. to the list of supporters. If you have additional questions, please take advantage of the postage-paid card enclosed, or contact me at the address below. Sincerely, 104 Greenwood Drive Burlington, IA 52601 (319) 753-1148 SOVEREIGNTY : A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF TAXPAYERS AND FUTURE TAXPAYERS. Ken Bohnsack, Chairman 1154 West Logan St. Freeport, IL 61032 Phone: (815) 232-8737 Worksheet prepared by: Dick Distelhorst 104 Greenwood Dr. Burlington, IA 52601 WORKSHEET TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST FREE LOANS FROM THE U.So TREASURY UNDER THE "STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPOWERMENT ACT" The amount of U.S. Government credit funds created for these loans is based on population reported by the 1990 United States Census and each tax body would be eligible for such interest free loans based on this per person formula: States-S200; Counties-S100; Townships- $100; Cities/Towns-S600; and School Districts-S2,400 (enrollment). TAXING POPULATION/ INTEREST DISTRICT ENROLLMENT SAVINGS INTEREST-FREE LOANS Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 $600 times 59,735 population *Interest savings--> 9 20,927,338 **Johnson County Courthouse $200 times 96,119 population *Interest savings--> $ 11,224,658 Iowa City Community S.D. 92,400 times 9,900 enrollment *Interest savings--> 9 13,87.3,317 TOTAL INTEREST FREE LOANS FOR YOUR CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL TOTAL SAVINGS FOR YOUR CITY, COUNTY, AND SCHOOL INTEREST SAVED AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL LOAN: 9 35,841,000 19,223,800 23,760,000 9 78,824,800 46,025,313 58.39% *Interest savings computed by comparing interest free loan, to a twenty year general obligation bond at five-percent interest. **If your county has townships, the county will receive 9100 per person, and each township would also receive $100 per person. THIS INTEREST SAVINGS CAN BE USED TO REBUILD OR REPAIR EVEN MORE OF YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE, OR CAN BE USED TO REDUCE TAXES. -- 3, A 8ILL To create U.S. Government credit ~unds and direct the U. 5. Treasury to issue such Gunds as interest Free loans to state and local governments. ' 'l' Be it enacted by the Senate and House o¢ Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled. 5 6 7 8 9 10 1! lZ 15 16 18 20 21 22 SECTION l, SHORT TITLE State and Local Government Empowerment Act SECTION 2. Under the authority of Art[cle I, Section 8, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution', the U. S. Government has the authority to create credit Funds to be used For states, counties, cities and towns, school districts and townships The amount of U.S. Government credit Funds created is based on the ]990 United States census multiplied times $1,400-- approximately $360 billion. Each tax body is eligible For such interest Free loans ba~ed on its official 1990 population, multiplied times the Following amounts respectively; states-S200; counties-$JO0; cities/towns-S600; school districts (enroi)men't)-$2,400; townships-S]00. The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to issue such Funds to such tax bodies as interest Free loans For the building of capital projects and ~or paying off existing debts. Any savings achieved through such conversion to non-interest bearing debt must be used to build additional capital projects or to reduce taxes, or both. Such capital projects to include, but not limited to, school buildings, roads, bridges, water and sewer projects, waste disposal projects~ public housing, pub]fc buildings and envfronmenta] projects, 24 SECTION 3. Such loans be dispensed over a period o~ at least 25 60 months to allow for a phasing in period and For proper and 26 prudent planning by the tax bodies. Such loans shall be repaid in 27 a reasonable length of time as determined by the Secretary of Treasury. State and local government statutes will determine the 29 total borrowing limits o~ the tax bodies. All ]can repayments 30 shall be used to reduce the national debt, 31 SECTION 4. Any administrative costs wfl) be borne by the tax 32 bodies in the Form of a small Fee, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTION: ANSWER: QUESTION: ANSWER: QUESTION: ANSWER: QUESTION: ANSWER: If the U.S. Treasury creates $72 bfi)ion a year, wouldn't that be inflationary? No. The Federal Reserve Banking System creates hundreds of billions of new money each year. In 1996, $369 billion was created, and in 1995, $391 billion. (Source: "The Federal Reserve Bulletin"). Under this proposal the U.S. Treasury would create only the First $72 billion each year and earmark it For rebuilding the infrastructure of this country. The Federal Reserve Banking System would continue to create the remainder. The bill states: "Under the authority of Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Government has the authority to create credit Funds." Why hasn't this authority been used before now7 Because, in 1913, Congress delegated the power to create our money to the Federal Reserve and the commercial banking system. Most citizens, including most members of Congress, do not realize that the U.S. Government has this power. One Congressman who did understand our monetary system was the late Wright Patman, who was Chairman of the House Committee on Banking and Currency. Here is what Congressman Patman had to say on this subject: "The source of the strength of the money system is the government's credit. The Constitution specifies tl~at Congress has the power to issue money. So why in the world doesn't the government issue its own credit instead of: (1) creating debt bonds, (2) Giving the bonds to the banks Free of charge, and (2) paying the banks interest on the government's own money." If the U.S. Treasury issues this $72 billion each year instead of the Federal Reserve System, won't this reduce the amount of Funds available For small business loans? On the contrary, it will increase the reserves of banks throughout the country because tt~e $72 billion will be apportioned Fairly to every county in the United States. This will make small business loan Funds even more available than at present. What can i do to make sure 'this desirable legislation is introduced, debated and passed by this Congress? Write and/or phone your Congressman and your two U.S. Senators and ask them to support this bill now so that it is introduced with many supporters. ]'hen, after it has been introduced, write and phone again to show your strong support of this bill. Without innovative legislati. on such as this it is quite obvious that our infrastructure is going to continue to erode faster than we are repairing i~. RESOLUTION ]n support of the "State and Local Government Empowerment Act" WHEREAS, the City Council off (City & State) must From time to time issue monds to Finance capital projects that are necessary to ensure the health and welfare of the citizens of 'the city of (n~me); and WHEREAS, the City Council of (City & State) recognizes the Fact tha~'the cost of interest For bonds issued to Fund capital mrojects is preat b~rden on the taxpayers of the city of (n~lne): and WHEREAS, the proposed bill "The State and Local Government Empowerment ACt" woul~ m~ke interestsFree lo~ns available to state and local governments From FeOeral Government-created money to be used only For building an~ repairing capital projects and paying existing debts~ and WHEREAS, if Federal legislation is properly written and implemented, "Tne S~ate and Local Government Empowerment Act" has the potential of saving citizens millions of dollars fn taxes, building more of the needed infrastructure, increasing employment, reducing Federal, state, and ~ocal government deDt, and'reducing the national deficit and/or debt; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF (CITY & STATE) ~hat it supports "The State and Local Government Empowerment Act" and remuests that the U.S. Congress introduce the f'ormal legislation necessary to generate national ~ebate.. l'he City Council also requests that Representative (name),-Senator Charles Tom Harkin sumPort this legislation during that debate. ~ESOLVEO'tnis "day off , 1997. ATTEST: Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 12:45:10 -0500 From: Larry Baker <bakerl@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> To: council@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu Subject: Fw: JCNEWS: Answer to an old question about TCI [The following text is in the "IS0-8859-1" character set] [Your display is set for the "US-ASCII" character set] [Some characters may be displayed incorrectly] Marian, Please distribute to Council. Thanks From: Eliot Blake <eblake@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> To: JC News <jcnews@yosemiteoleepfrog.com> Subject: JCNEWS: Answer to an old question about TCI .... Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 11:34 AM Back around the 10th or 11th, there were some questions about the relationship between TCI and Time Warner. I happened across the answer in a law review a few days ago. TCI, it seems, was part of the Turner empire. This comes from the most recent issue of the Federal Communications Law Journal. ("Pitofsky" refers to'FTC Chair R~bert Pitofsky..'~) In "Media Mergers: First Step in a New Shift of Antitrust Analysis?," Keith Conrad writes: Last summer the FTC staff, led by Pitofsky, conducted an intense review of the Time Warner/Turner merger. (164) Pitofsky said this merger was "one of the biggest and most complicated deals that antitrust officials have reviewed."(165) In the end, the FTC signed a consent order with Time Warner/Turner that permitted the merger to continue. (166) The consent order required TCI to put its Time Warner shares in a separately owned company. (167) Without this requirement, Time Warner/Turner would have combined the largest, TCI, and the second-largest, Time Warner, cable operators in the United States. (168) Together, TCI and Time Warner would have controlled 40% of the cable market. (169) According to Pitofsky, preventing this result was essential to "preserve competition and protect consumers."(170) 164. Bryan Gruley & Ben Shapiro, Time, FTC Staff Agree on Turner Deal, Wall St. J., July 18, 1996, at A3. 165. Time Warner Clears Hurdle for Turner, Tulsa World, Sept. 13, 1996 [hereinafter Time]. 166. Charles Haddad, Assembling a $20 Billion Company Merger Details: Winning Regulatory Acceptance Was a Yearlong Project for Turner and Time Warner, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sept. 13, 1996, at B1. !67. Time Warner Signs FTC Order to Allow Acquisition of Turner, Wall St. J., August 15, 1996, at B8. 168. Jube Shriver Jr., White House Weighs Moves to Slow Mergers, L.A. Times, Sept. 15, 1995, at D1. 1690 Ido 170. Time, supra note 164. Copyright ~ 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 by the Indiana University Board of Trustees and The Federal Co{~,unications Bar Association Last updated: 31 May, 1997 URL: http://www.law.indiana.edu/fclj/v49/no3/conrad.htm Comments: webmaster@www.law.indiana.edu Web Publishing Info: Law School Web Team City of Iowa City Date: July 21, 1997 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: ' Downtown Strategy/Action Plan -- Parking Signage We are proceeding with the Downtown Strategy/Action Plan. I understand you wish to discuss the action plan. Many of the issues are minor in nature but important to the overall strategy. It is my intent to move some of these project elements along. One of the elements is downtown parking signage. A directional sign was produced by staff and has received the Council's approval. Attached is an illustration of that sign. The Iowa DOT has indicated these signs cannot be installed along State designated routes. Unfortunately this includes most of the arterial streets used for travel into downtown Iowa City. The one entrance street which is not a State designated route is Dubuque Street and therefore downtown directional signs will be installed along Dubuque Street. Also developed is a system of signing which will' direct downtown motorists to parking facilities. It is patterned after a similar system in Alexandria, Virginia. The basic principle of the system is that in downtown there will be directional signs which can route a motorist to a City parking facility. We believe these signs are not visually intrusive but will help identify a route to a municipal parking facility. At total of 47 signs will be installed by City crews. We plan to use existing traffic signals and light poles for the signage so no additional poles are to be erected. Attached is an illustration of the standard parking directions sign. Improved facade signing on our City parking garages is also being prepared. These signs are intended to be backlit and intended to catch the eye of the motorists and yet be unobtrusive. The signs as designed will provide for an indication of the location of a parking facility, whether space is available and provide information direction to where ~ther parking facilities exist. cc: Joe Fowler Jeff Davidson David Schoon Imasa7-21 ,doc A'RK NG City of Iowa City I'tlEI,tiORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 21, 1997 City Council City Manager Crypto-Sporidium Outbreak - Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota We were made aware of circumstances in the Minneapolis suburb of Apple Valley, whereby a fountain appears to have been the source of cripto-sporidium. The attached summary memorandum was prepared by Ed Moreno, our Water Superintendent as he attempted to find out additional information about this outbreak. There are similarities between the use and operation of our downtown fountain and the fountain which appears to have been the cause or at least the source of the crypto-sporidiumo Our fountain has been shut down and routine maintenance is scheduled for early this week. We need to review all of the associated safeguards and other factors concerning the operation/use of our fountain. As soon as I learn more I will let you know. Attachment jw/mem~sa-cript,doc IOWA CITY WATER DIVISION MEMORANDUM Date: July 17, 1997 / To: Steve Atkins ~ From: Ed Moreno Re: Cryptosporidium Outbreak from the Fountain in St. Paul, Minn. St. Paul Incident The following information came from Milt Bellin of the Minnesota Health Dept. (612)215-0838. The cryptosporidium incident occurred at a fountain located in the compounds of the Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Mn. The fountain was originally designed for decorative use only. A backflow preventer was installed when the fountain was built. The fountain itself is a fiat structure at ground level that has a series of 150 ft. of trenches running below the surface to a 3500 gallon holding tank with water nozzles and lighting. The water is pumped through a grating three feet VErtically into the air above the trenches creating he fountain. The fountain had a recirculating water system that turned the water in the system over every two days. A rapid sand filter similar to a swimming pool unit and a sodium hypochlorinator were used to clean and disinfect the recirculating water. The fountain is located in a low area of the terrain° Pony riding trails were up the hill as well as animal pens. Over the course of time the once decorative fountain had become a wading area for young children. During the investigation people noted that parents took diapers off of their toddlers and let them run through the fountain naked. It was also noted that because the water sprayed into the air about three feet high children drank the water. The cryptosporidium incident occurred over the dates of June 29-30 and July 1. The area had been receiving heavy rain which flooded the fountain area with excess runoff. The fountain's overflow system empties to the sanitary sewer which may have been inundated during short periods of time° As of yesterday over 100 confirmed cases of Cryptosporidiosis have been identified and more are expected. The fountain has been closed and the Zoo and Health Dept. are evaluating safe procedures that may allow it to return to normal operation. Page 2 - Fountain The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall Fountain The fountain in Iowa City consists of a 1000 gallon reservoir with water that is recirculated via sump pumps. Turnover of the water occurs due to evaporation and overflow and in order replenish a certain level in the reservoir. There is no chiorination or sand filtration system. I do not believe there is a backflow device either. Toddlers have been seen with their diapers removed and people have been seen bathing in this fountain. Maintenance occurs every 3-4 weeks by cleaning out the reservoir and inspecting the pumping system. R.M. Boggs is scheduled to perform maintenance this Monday. We will assist the Recreation Dept. to inspect this system. Based on the St. Paul incident, my recommendation is to shut this system down till further investigation is completed. CC: Chuck Schmadeke/Carol Sweeting/Kevin SluRs Date: To: From: Re: City of Iowa City I IEMORANDUM July 21, 1997 City Council City Manager First Avenue Extended/Fire Station #3 - Lower Muscatine Avenue You may recall from the capital improvement budget that we had intended to add an additional bay onto the Station #3 at Lower Muscatine. This was substantially for equipment storage. Since that time at our initiative the project has taken on a different proportion which will be explained later in this memorandum. Our plan to pursue a capital project at Station #3 is also dependent upon the understanding that the First Avenue project will proceed. This north-south thoroughfare is important in order to provide adequate public safety services to the northern part of our community. If the First Avenue project were to be rejected I would want the Fire Chief to rethink any investment in Station #3. The project proposal for renovation of Station #3 involves not only the addition of the new bay but also we would like to make this fire station more of a community facility. We have planned a small community room as well as a police report writing room. We have secured tentative approval from the Iowa DOT to hb. ve an access road off of Highway 6 into the back of the station as indicated on the attached map. This will improve the access into and out of the station. A larger parking lot is planned in order to encourage the use of the community facility, and we are working with the library to provide for a book drop and a utility payment box for City and related utility bills, similar to the one in the Civic Center parking lot. The project has taken on a more comprehensive nature and I wanted to let you know that we are continuing to pursue the development of this project for your review. It will be more expensive, but provide many new services. Most of all, before we provide funding and project development, the First Avenue project needs to be secure. Again, I would reiterate that it is dependent upon the First Avenue project being concluded. Attachment jw/mem/sa-fire3,doc o~ City of .Iowa City I IEMORANDUI 'I Date: To: From: Re: July 21, 1997 City Council City Manager Park and Recreation Program and Events Brochures Bids were received by Purchasing for the Park and Recreation Program and Events Registration Brochure. An award has been made to the low bidder, Tru Art Color Graphics, Iowa City° Tru Art- MaQuoketa Web Cedar Graphics Curtis 1000 Iowa City, IA MaQuoketa, IA Cedar Rapids, IA Waterloo, IA $35,730 $35,739 $57,11'7 $60,283 Thirty thousand brochures are printed for distribution three times a year; fall, winter/spring and summer. This brochure is the main marketing 'tool utilized by the 'Department to aid in generating an estimated $748,000-in FY98 Recreation Fees. cc: Terry Trueblood jw/mem/sa-broch.doc City of iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: July 18, 1997 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Road Salt Bids were-received by Purchasing for the annual 2000 ton road salt requirements. An award has been made to the low bid, Independent Salt Co., Kanapolis KS. Independent Salt Hutchinson Salt North American Salt Cargil Salt Kanapolis KS Paola KS Overland Park KS Lansing NY $28.88/Ton $33.82/Ton $34.50/Ton $35.93/Ton $57,760 Total $67,6~40 Total $69,000 Total $71,860 Total The 3% increase over last year is reasonable. Salt is delivered by rail service to Coralville Vs some distributors bringing the salt from the Dubuque Mississippi' River Dock. The short track delivery results in a very competitive price to the City. The City pays per ton approximately $18 for salt and $10 for delivery. Deliveries are contracted every two weeks beginning in December which has resulted in the City having adequate supplies during the peak season. The City covers approximately 275 miles each storm and mixes a 1 part salt to 4 parts sand for good coverage but low salt usage. Prior year costs: FY97 $27.93 FY96 $27.74 FY95 $26.65 FY94 '$26.78 City of Iowa City MEI/IORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 22, 1997 City Council City Manager Recently Completed Capital Projects 1. Iowa City Landfill Force Main Project (Contractor: McAninch Corporation) Estimated Cost: Bid Received: Actual Cost: $ 259,737.00 $ 226,938.00 $ 230,438.80 Primary Roads System Project No. NHS-6-7(41)--19-52 (Hwy 6 reconstruction and improvements, Rocky Shore Drive to 1st Avenue in Coralville) (Contractor: LL Pelling & Peterson Contractors) Total Project Estimated Cost: City's Portion Estimated Cost: Total Project Bid Received: Total Project Actual Cost: City's Actual Cost $ 2,200,721.00 $130,000.00 $ 2,232,676.85 $ 2,448,920.77 $120,400.00 Iowa City Senior Center Masonry Restoration Project (Contractor: Northwest Waterproofing & Restoration Co.) Estimated Cost: $ 97,469.00 Bid Received: $ 44,867.00 Actual Cost: $ 44,017.00 Silurian Wells No. 3 & No. 4 in connection with the Water Supply and Treatment Facilities Project (Contractor: Layne-Westem, Inc.) Estimated Cost: Bid Received: Actual Cost: $140,503.00 $107,284.70 $107,865.00 5. Melrose Avenue West Reconstruction Project (Contractor: Streb Construction Company) Project Estimated Cost: Project Bid Received: Project Actual Cost: Reimbursement from DOT Amount of Supplemental Contract $ 2,081,600.00 $1,631,344.30 $1,727,696.60 $1,261,301.83 $84,170.30 Recently Completed Capital Projects July 22, 1997 Page 2 6. Iowa City Sanitary Landfill FY96 Cell Construction and FY91 Cell Cover (Contractor: McAninch Construction) Estimated Cost: Bid Received: Actual Cost: $1,800,000.00 $1,132,764.00 $1,067,875.23 7. Park Road Storm Sewer Project (Contractor: Bockenstedt Excavation) Estimated Cost: Bid Received: Actual Cost: $ 75,000.00 $ 63,196.00 $ 69,089.11 8. Asphalt Resurfacing Project (Contractor.' L.L. Pelling Co.) Estimated Cost: Bid Received: Actual Cost*: Supplemental Contract**: $ 707,711.70 $ 731,711.70 $ 759,217.97 $ 75,513.75 *Includes the added work for speed humps on Teg Dr. & asphalt sidewalk on Sycamore Street **This contract is for work included in original contract but Pelling is unable to complete due to water main work on Dodge St. Ct. and Market St. Iowa City Landfill Force Main Project (Contractor: McAninch Corporation) Estimated Cost: Bid Received: Actual Cost: $ 259,737.00 $ 226,938.00 $ 230,438.80 jw/mem/sa-cip.doc City of Iowa City I/IEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 23, 1997 City Council City Manager Events, Activities and Promotions in Downtown We have created a number of internal committees as a part of the implementation strategy for downtown improvements. One of the committees is Events, Activities, and Promotion. This Committee, through David, has distributed a memo to City staff in order to compile a list of current downtown activities and events. Your help would be appreciated. Please indicate any sponsored event you are aware of, particularly those where the City is the lead organization or cosponsored an event such as jazz and arts festivals. Also any event that you believe to be of particular importance where another organization may have sponsored. We need to have a comprehensive list of the various activities in downtown as we plan for the future programming of the City plaza and downtown. Please feel free to direct any information or thoughts to David Schoon who is serving as Project Coordinator for downtown activities. He can be reached at 356-5236. The sooner the better. .- cc: David Schoon Karin Franklin Irn~nemos\7-212.doc City of iowa City ",fiEMORANDUM Date: July 23, 1997 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Flag at Half Staff We did some research in order to answer the question whether it would be appropriate to fly the flag at half staff in commemoration/mourning concerning the anniversary of the death of Eric Shaw. The U.S. Code identifies certain patriotic customs and observances. Generally these involve the flying of the flag at half staff in the event of death of some dignitary and/or other federal official. The Code spells out, for example, that in the event of the death of a president or former president the flag will be flown at half staff for 30 days, 10 days for the death of the vice- president, chief justice or retired chief justice, etc. It also appears that what' is customary to the institution making the decision to fly. at half staff is importan'i'.' For example, The University flag flies at half staff to recognize the death of a University student, faculty or staff member. It is not lowered for retired staff members. General information would seem to indicate flying of half staff as a memorial to Eric Shaw's death is not appropriate. We could find no indication that flying the flag on the anniversary of a death is appropriate. We should seek some other means by which to recognize these circumstances. tp~nemos\tpl-lsa,doc City of Iowa City -VIEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 23, 1997 City Council City Manager Manufactured Housing/Fire Hydrants Forest View (off of Foster Road) and Hilltop (off of Waterfront) manufactured home courts have existed in Iowa City for many years.-These are privately owned courts, and existing water mains are inadequate for fire protection. On occasion, the Iowa City Fire Department has used several hundred feet of hose to connect to an adequate water supply for fire suppression. In some cases, the need to make a hydrant connection can take several minutes, delaying fire suppression efforts. The Fire Department notes important facts regarding manufactured home fires: .... A manufactured home can be totally engulfed with smoke and fire in less than three minutes. Fifty-seven percent of all fire deaths (total deaths of 14) in Iowa City since January 1971 have occurred in manufactured homes. working smoke detector reduces the chance of being injured in a fire. An inspection of local manufactured home courts identified the need for additional fire hydrants. However, due to the fact these home courts were existing uses, the City Fire Code could not be applied retroactively. Discussion with the owners of the home courts have not been productive due to the significant expense for water line and fire hydrant improvement projects. In an attempt to begin to address this type of public safety issue, the Fire Department received Community Development Block Grant funds to purchase smoke detectors and fire extinguishers for manufactured housing owners in Iowa City. Over 650 smoke detectors and 300 fire extinguishers were distributed in 1994 and 1995. In addition, a follow-up educational program was delivered to these residents regarding the use and maintenance of these fire Manufactured Housing/Fire Hydrants July 23, 1997 Page 2 safety devices. However, these devices alone cannot address the fire safety issue which exists in some of these courts. Within the last year, we received a proposal for the expansion of the Forest View manufactured housing park. The proposal was denied based on an inadequate water supply for fire protection. The owner of the park has also purchased land to the west of Forest View and submitted an unsuccessful rezoning proposal for this land. Development of the land to the west would result in some improvement to the water system in Forest View. However, this development is tenuous and even if successful, cannot be relied upon to address the full water hydrant needs of the park. There is no indication that Hilltop Park is planning any improvements. I believe a public safety issue exists. Upon review, we would like to propose a City initiative in which the City would lend money to the park owners to finance upgrades of the water systems. The loans would be contingent upon appropriate credit checks of the owners, City approval of contractors and project specifications, and the work being subject to City inspections. Preliminary estimates for completion of both the Forest View and Hilltop projects, which include installation of six to eight inch pipe and the requisite number of hydrants. The project costs are estimated at $316,000. We would suggest a repayment schedule analogous to a special assessment, i.e., repayment over a period of ten years. It is our interest to discuss the possibility with the owners and ascertain their interest and level of cooperation. If the property owners are not cooperative, we will need to investigate with the City Attorney's office whether the public safety issue is of sufficient magnitude to warrant more aggressive intervention on our part. jw/mem/kf-hydra.doc City of Iowa City NIEMORANDUM Date:. July 25, 1997 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Cemetery Consultant As you may have heard, it has become necessary to terminate the contract of the cemetery design consultant we had hired in late March. The primary reason for this action is due to the lack of information received from them in a timely fashion. According to the terms of the contract, we should have received a "Detailed Final Master Plan" in mid-May. At the time of the termination we had received only some very preliminary information. Terry has requested a proposal from another firm, and expects to hear from them by the first week in August. Im~mem~sa7-25.doc ' City of iowa City I EI IORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: 1. o July 22, 1997 City Council City Manager Miscellaneous Up(3rade of our EMS response services. Attached is a recent press release which led to a news story concerning our EMS services. With the conclusion of this training we now have established a significant improvement in the quality of our EMS response. Chauncev Swan Ramp. A new railing has been installed on the top level of the Chauncey Swan Ramp. ICAD Monthly Reports. Chauncev Swan Ramp. As we promoted downtown parking availability, we need to assure that the public can easily identify parking. Two of our other ramps are identified by location, that is Dubuque Street and Capitol Street. Chauncey Swan Ramp is identified with the downtown park bearing that name. We have now begun referring the Chauncey Swan Ramp also as the Civic Center Ramp in order to provide for Iocational identification° Downtown. I have encouraged all of our operating departments that have downtown facilities, such as the Civic Center, Parks and Recreation Center, Senior Center, etc. to incorporate the word downtown into their service provision promotion/information. This identification is in keeping with the overall strategy of the importance of destination points in our downtown area strategy/action plan. Annual Fuel Contract. Bids were received for the FY98 fuel contract. An award has been made to Consumer's Co-Operative Society. Overall pricing to the City will remain approximately the same as FY97. The City purchases 600,000 gallons of fuel per year at an estimated cost of $456,000. The City bids a vendor margin rate that is added to a published cost of a barrel of oil adjusted on a weekly basis. This method provides a fair price to the City and vendor in a fluctuating market. The City does not pay the 34-cent gasoline fuel tax. The City pays the 43-cent diesel tax and is then reimbursed by the state. The contract is used by all City departments and in addition there are cooperative agreements with various departments of Johnson County, Iowa City schools, and University Heights to utilize the Equipment Division fueling facility. Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer. As you know, the Corps of Engineers will not approve the design of the Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer Project through Kiwanis Park as a project separate from the total project which extends from the Napoleon Park pump station to Mormon Trek at the north branch of Willow Creek. As a result of this decision, Public Works is proceeding with design of the total project which is scheduled to be awarded by the City Council in January 1998. The Kiwanis Park portion of the project will be constructed first. As of this date, the following work has been completed: The selection of a preliminary route Initial contact with owners of affected properties A wetland evaluation A phase 1 archeological evaluation Soil borings Work yet to be completed includes: · Determine project affect on Kiwanis Park and Willow Creek Park · Finalize route · Obtain permits. · Visit with neighborhood groups · Acquire easements Im\memos~sa7-213.doc Iowa City Fire Department Serving With Pride & Professionalism 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 356-5260 PRESS RELEASE DATE: July 7, 1997 CONTACT: Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief 356-5260 RE: Emergency Medical Service On July 3, 1997, the Iowa City Fire Department upgraded the level of emergency medical service provided to the citizens of Iowa City. The Fire Department has been responding to all medical emergencies in the city as a first responder service since the early 80's, providing non-transport assistance to the Johnson County Ambulance Service. Until now, all firefighters were certified at the Emergency Medical Technician Defibrillator (EMT-D) level. In July of 1996, the State of Iowa mandated that all EMT-D's upgrade to the new Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) standErds as adopted by the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Transportation and Safety Association. Medical responders were given seven years to gain compliance. All Iowa City firefighters have received the necessary six modules of training (17 hours) and the associated skill testing through Kirkwood Community College to gain compliance within the first year. The new skills of all firefighters include: using an advanced airway device (combitube), assisting with patient medications, and maintenance of non-medical intravenous (IV's) therapy. The Iowa City Fire Department responds to a variety of medical emergencies as part of a tiered emergency medical system. In 1996, nearly 60 percent, or 1,784 calls, to the Fire Department were for medical emergencies. For additional information, please contact the Iowa City Fire Department at 356-5260. From: Administrative Offices ~ ~ -0- PRESIDENTgS REPORT IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. June, 1997 Held a luncheon meeting with Art Slouka, the new manager at Moore. He is relocating with his family from Ohio. Based on our meeting I feel he will be a good addition as manager. I can provide his phone number if any board members would like to speak with him. June 4 Site Visit by Insurance Company. This was an excellent meeting for them and for us Next site visit June 30. Details further down on this report. George Lance asked me to meet with 3 representatives from the Republic of Lithuania to discuss Economic Development in a University Community. The meeting went well we answered all of their questions. Attended Bio-Conference in Houston, Texas with U of I and Iowa State Universities and the State of Iowa. We hosted 3 booths, one from each University and one from the state. The focus was on Parmerships with Bio-Tech Companies and the U of I. The quality of the contacts was very good and potential for parmerships should be excellent. Attended the open house for Kirkwood College in Iowa City. U of I Economic Summit Conference was very well presented, there was a good exchange of ideas. The - summit was on ICN and had a number of locations around the state. June 15-18, attended the Intemationa[ Plastic in Chicago at McCormick Place. There were 35,000 people who attended this week long exhibit. We (Mid-American Energy) had a large booth at the show. A number of communities were there working with Mid-American to identify prospects who may have an interest in Iowa. The Mid-American Economic Development Group had the best organization, training, marketing and all-around teamwork of any group at a show like this that I have seen in all my experiences in Economic Development. I would recommend further involvement in these trade shows with Mid- American. Meeting with Mary Clem on the Children's Museum in CoralRidge Mall. Meeting with Paul 0'Leafy of Home Properties on Senior Housing in this area. Site Visit to Freida'a 72,000 warehouse on June 20. They appeared to like the site and we will follow up with the state to see if we will be considered. Luncheon meeting with Eramitt Vaughn and Gary Fethke on any long range strategies to tell us with the recruitment of Insurance Companies. We also discussed issues they may help with on the current Insurance project. Also in attendance were two board members from ICAD, Richard Summerwill and Henry Herwig. It was a good meeting. Eramitt will provide us with bullet points that we should consider. Gary Fethke offered to host a luncheon at Pappajohn's Business School. During the week of the 23~ of June, teams that are part of the Canada Parmership made calls on companies in Canada. These calls/appointments are scheduled in advance by the State of Iowa. My team parmer was Gary Williams of 1ES and the area in Canada we worked in was British Columbia. Most of the calls we made were on companies that have long range plans (2 to 4 years) on expansions into the US. The calls we made were good, however we should have had more calls. I still feel Canada is a good place to find potential prospects and that we need to do a better job on this effort. June 30 Site Visit by Insurance Company (agenda attached). This visit we looked at sites for proposed locations based on meetings with the State of Iowa, Coralville and Iowa City. We also met with Real Estate representatives who are currently listing the vacant buildings regarding the condition of the building, size of the building, and location. We regrouped for lunch at the College of Business and then discussed all of their options and what the next steps would be. They departed from Cedar Rapids at 4:00 p.m. This project looks very promising and we will report updates at the July Board Meeting. June 1997 June 30 -Iowa City/Coralville Site Visit Carroll Franklin, Bill Roberts, 2 Site Representatives, 1 Telephone Application Representative, Terry ManJan and Spouse. Many Kelly, Henry Herwig, John Beckord, Lon Olenczak, Allen Williams, Mike Swesey, Kelly Hayworth, Steve Alkins, Gary Fethke. Carroll and Bill 8:05 AM 8:10 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 1:15 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Arrival at Iowa City Airport. Short stop at K-Mart Building. Meeting with Allen Williams and Mike Swesey of IDED on CEBA Application. ICAD Conference Room. Meeting with Steve Arttins, City of Iowa City. Iowa City Civic Center. Meeting with Coralville, Kelly Hayworth. Coralville City Hall. Meeting with Ion Olenczak of Kirkwood Workforce Development at Coralville City Hall. Lunch at Pappajohn BA Building Uuiversity of Iowa, W-401 MidAmerican Ehergy Colloquium. Meeting Room available to review findings at Pappajohn BA Building C-150 Conference Room. Leave for CR Airport Depart from CR Airport. Site Reos 8:05 AM 8:10 AM 12:30 PM 1:15 PM Arrival at Iowa City Airport. Site visits begin ( with Hexu3,~ Herwig) K-Man - Larry Sharpe 8:10 a.m. Eagles - Jeff Daniels available by 9:30 a.m. Hy-Vee - JeffEdberg & John Rummelhan 10:30 a.m. (Cell Phone 3314187) Lunch at Pappajolm BA Building,Universit3,' of Iowa, W401 MidAmerican Energy Colloquium. Meeting Room available to review findings at Pappajohn BA Building, C-150 Conference Room. 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Leave for CR Airport Depart from CR Airport. Teleohone Reos 8:05 AM Car available at IC Airport (Enterprise Rental 358-7000) 9:00 AM 12:30 PM Meetings already scheduled with telecommunications companies. Lunch at Pappajohn BA Building University. of Iowa, W401 MidAmerican Energy Colloqnium. 1:15 PM Meeting Room available to review findings-at Pappajohn BA Building, C- 150 Conference Room. 2:30 PM Leave for CR Airport 3:30 PM Depart from CR Airport.. Mgr and Soouse 8:05 AM 8:10 AM Arrive at IC Airport -' Short stop at K-Mart Building. 8:30 AM Tour of Iowa City/Comlville and an overview of the area. Schools, homes, activities. (with John Beckoral). ~' 12:30 PM Lunch at Pappa..john BA Building University of Iowa. W401 MidAmerican Energy Colloquium. 1:15 PM Meeting Room available to review findings at Pappajohn BA Building, C-150 Conference Room. 2:30 PM Leave for CR Airport 3:30 PM Depart from CR Airport. PRESIDENT'S REPORT IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. Meeting in West Branch on the Egging Company, they are a -Nebraska company 'looking for a site in Eastern Iowa. Held preparation meetings with Iowa City and Coralville for a plastic bottling plant'tb locate in this area. They will produce bottles for Procter & Gamble. Attended the Electric' and Gas Utilities Economic Development workshop in Des Moines. Meeting on Insurance Company Project. 1DRC meeting and conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, May l0 throughMay 13. Attended the Chamber Economic Development Committee Meeting hosted by Rockwell in Coralville. Site visit by Larry Wolf a small distributor company looking for a couple of acres for a building site. Surprised by lack of available land and prices of land available. University of Iowa follow up meeting on Workforce Development for computer programmers. This meeting was held at the Highlander. Meeting with Joe Moonuan, Magna. Bank. Meeting with J0h~ Beekord, Chamber. Meeting with Press Citizen's James McCurtis on information on proposed Insurance Company. Meeedng at TIC with a company who are in the developmental stages and are looking for Venture Capitol. There will be a follow up to this meeting in August. Site visit on the 19~ with Mike Bruno. Looking for a building. Small industrial company located in Indiana. Worked with Terry Weber on a site for Fuji Film and warehouse space. , ; Meeting with Cliff Williams and finalized lease for 3 years on his 21,000 square foot building in Coralville. Venture Network of Iowa strategy meeting in Ames. Discussed ways to market new business and industry to use the VNI network to potential investors. Professional Developers of Iowa planning meeting on PDI Conference in Cedar Rapids this coming fall. Attended Convention and Visitors Bureau and West Music's open house. Breakfast meeting with Mid-American'Energy. John Wetzel, Bill Casey and new local manager. Held Eastem Iowa Economic Development Group planning meeting. Meeting with Jim and Cindy Seifer on their new start up business. Meeting with Steve Conner of Hawkeye Foods on New Jobs and Income and Jobs Training Programs. Canceled PDI Meeting for Lisa and myself I Council Bluffs because of site visits and preparation of materials for proposals. Strategy meeting for Insurance Company's next site visit. All Day site visit by Continental Can Co. on site for new plant location. A manufacturing roundtable luncheon was structured by ICAD for the local industry management to discuss issues and to suggest issues for future meetings. We will hold these meetings quarterly to discuss worlfforee development, training, employment, expansions, etc. The next meeting will be in August at Rockwell in Coralville. May 1997 City of Iowa City I iEMORANDUM Date: July 14, 1997 To: Mayor and City Council From: City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 14, 1997 - 7:20 PM in Council Chambers Mayor Naomi J. Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Craig, Fosse, Brachtel, Schoenfelder, Fowler, Schoon. Tapes: 97-103, all; 97-104, all. REVIEW ZONING MATTERS Reel 97-103 Side 1 AJ SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 29 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS ZONES," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.ZONE (CN-"li',~' TO PERMIT ANY RETAIL OR PERSONAL SERVICE USE IN THE CN-1, ZONE WITH A SIZE LIMITATION TO HELP ENSURE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 29 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," .ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF- STREET PARKING AND LOADING.," TO INCREASE THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CB-5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 29 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY IMPACT FEE" TO REVISE THE FORMULA FOR PAYMENT IN THE CB-5 ZONE. AMENDMENT OF TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PROJECTING SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-5 AND CB-10 ZONES. A council majority supported projecting signs, four inches thick and non- illuminated. Franklin stated if council wants to include a provision that says that projecting signs shall be non-illuminated and no thicker than four inches, council will need to put an amendment on the floor at their formal meeting tomorrow night. Council Work Session July 14, 1997 Page 2 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONINGs" ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-2, CB-5, AND CB-10 ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION} ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE P, ENTITLED "FENCES AND HEDGES," TO CHANGE THE VISION TRIANGLE REQUIREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ORDINANCE VACATING THE PORTION OF ST. MATTHIAS' STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ST. MATTHIASI ALLEY}, RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF DODGE STREET, AND ST. JOHN'S ALLEY~ LOCATED BETWEEN ST. CLEMENT'S STREET AND ST. MATTHIAS' STREET. (VAC 94-0004} ('PASS AND ADOPT} In response to Kubby, Franklin explained Agenda items #5, 6, & 7 (Scott-Six Industrial Park) should be deferred two weeks. Franklin referred to agenda item #10 and stated the amendment includes the language, "design, install and maintain" rather than just design for enforcement purposes. PASSENGER RAIL COALITION Reel 97-103, Side 1 (Agenda item #19) Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information about the passenger Rail Coalition. A council majority endorsed the passenger rail study. IDOT MEETING AUGUST 12, BURLINGTON Reel 97-103, Side 1 Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Mayor Novick agreed to attend the August 12, 1997 IDOT meeting in Burlington. Staff Action: Davidson will organize discussion items and attendees. (Davidson) EAST-WEST ARTERIAL STREET NAMING (Agenda item #17) Reel 97-103, Side 1 Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated Captain Irish Parkway is the recommended name from the Historic Preservation Commission.. SANDUSKY STORM SEWER Reel 97-103, Side 1 City Engineer Fosse presented information about the Sandusky Storm Sewer Project. Council Work Session July 14, 1997 Page 3 A council majority did not want to expand the scope of this project to look at ground water issues. Staff Action: Staff will explore design options and develop a new construction easement policy, (Fosse) LIBRARY ROOF (Consent Calendar #2d(3) and item #34) Reel 97-103, Side 1 Asst. City Manager Helling and Darrell Smith, representing Van Winkle-Jacob Engineering, presented library roof recommendation details.. CiViC CENTER ENTRANCE RENOVATION (Agenda item #8) Reel 97-103, Side 2 Amhitect/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder presented the Civic Center Entrance Renovation Plans. TRANSIT INTERCHANGE (Agenda item #21) Reel 97-103, Side 2 Parking and Transit Director Fowler discussed the Transit Intemhange Project. A council majority agreed to defer (Design of the Iowa City Transit interchange Facility) to July 19, 1997 to consider a storefront access on Clinton Street to be used as a Transit Facility. SEATS Reel 97-103, Side 2 (Agenda item #20) Council Members Vanderhoef and Thornberry stated SEATS negotiations are proceeding. COUNCIL AGENDA/TIME Reel 97-103, Side 2 1. Lehman noted the Jazz Festival was a tremendous community event. Lehman inquired about the City's TCI cable agreement. Asst. City Manager Helling and Acting City Attorney Dilkes explained the City is working with a consultant to establish a preliminary position. In response to Norton, City Manager Arkins stated he will find out who will maintain the recently installed Sycamore Street sidewalk. Norton noted there are concerns from Longfellow area residents regarding drug activity in their neighborhood. Council Work Session July 14, 1997' Page 4 Norton raised concerns about car stereo/boom box noise and questioned whether the City's noise ordinance addresses the matter. Staff will follow-up. In response to Baker, City Attorney Dilkes stated Ms. Abrahamson received a response to her letter concerning the Airport. Baker requested information about the NCS expansion project and insurance company location to Coralville as it relates to economic development in Iowa City. Atkins explained that the NCS expansion project was clearly a corporate decision and was no reflection on Iowa City. Atkins also noted that he had met with the insurance company officials prior to their decision to locate in Coralville. Baker noted the press release on the public hearing scheduled to discuss the possible consolidation of the County Recorder's Office and asked that City Council look at consolidating the Assessors' offices. Baker asked Council and staff to look at getting police officers to live in targeted neighborhoods to increase police visibility. Staff will follow-up. 10. 11. 12. In response to Baker, City Clerk Karr stated the City Council pay increase ordinance will be presented to Council shortly. Kubby asked staff to pursue mobile home tenant rights' issues. Atkins stated he will follow-up. -- (Agenda #11, 15, 16 - Animal Control) Kubby stated she had a number of questions concerning the items. After discussion, Kubby stated she will contact Animal Control Supervisor Goodman regarding the following issues: first offense for pet at large to be a warning $1.00 per day fee for trap rental plus $5.00 non-refundable deposit acceptance of fees for resident and non-resident owners being the same amount information statement that there is a penalty for non-compliance guidelines for rodeos and cimuses breeder rules and regulations 13. (Agenda #23 ~ UI Biology Building) In response to Vanderhoef, Atkins stated he will contact the University of Iowa regarding negotiating with the University to get 25 spaces in the parking lot at the corner of Gilbert and Iowa Avenue during construction. 14. Thornberry requested information about the firefighter injured over the week-end. 15. Thornberry noted he has information regarding two street lights and will furnish that information to staff. Council Work Session July 14, 1997 Page 5 16. Novick noted National League of Cities' meeting is December 3-6 and ideas on amendments to their national policy are being requested. Novick noted the earlier registration cut-off date of September 26, 17, Novick the Iowa League of Cities is the September 24-26. City Clerk Karr stated Council Members should contact her regarding registration. 18. Novick stated the Lieutenant Governor's Committee on Diversity is seeking nominations for Prism Awards and she will forward the information to the Human Rights Commission. Novick noted a training conference for Safer Communities Brighter Futures is scheduled August 26/28. 20. City Clerk Karr stated that council needs to hold a special meeting in August because of the library roof and Council Members should contact her regarding their schedules. Adjourned: 9:45 PM. clerk\mins\7-14.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: July 21, 1997 Mayor and City Council Marian Ko Karr, City Clerk Meeting Schedule for July, August, and September Monday, July 28 - Regular Work Session - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 - Regular Formal - 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 11 - Regular Work Session o CANCELED Tuesday, August 12- Regular Formal- CANCELED Wednesday, August 13 - Special Formal - 8:00 a.m. ' .... Monday, August 25 - Regular Work Session - 7:00 p.mo · Tuesday, August 26 - Regular Formal - 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 8 - 7:00 p.m Tuesday, September 9 o 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 22 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 - 7:00 p.m. cc: City Manager City Attorney Department Directors cclerk/schedule.doc REVISION #12 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: '~-The Honorable Mayor Naomi Novick and Members of the City Council Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attorney ~ July 25, 1997 Re: Update on PCRB The PCRB ordinance was published on July 23, 1997 and is now in effect. City staff have put together a complaint form. A copy of this complaint form is attached. Complaint forms are available at the Library, the City Clerk's office, and the Police Department. At the present time, complaint forms may be filed in the City Clerk's office, as well as the Police Department. Copies of complaint forms which are received by the City Clerk's office will be forwarded to the Police Department, as well as to the PCRB as soon as it is up and running. The Police Department will then proceed with its internal affairs investigation and the Police Chief will complete his report to the PCRB (within thirty days unless extended). It is hoped the PCRB will be able to begin its review of the Police Chief's reports by October 1, 1997. City staff is also in the p¢ocess of hidng a part-time person to assist the PCRB and citizens who need assistance filling out complaint forms. The Senior Center has agreed to provide this person office space several days a week. City staff hopes to have this person hired by the time members are appointed to the PCRB. Next week we will send out a letter to attorneys who are members. City staff also plans to put together an orientation itinerary for the new members of the PCRB. The orientation will include review of the Police Department's use of force policy as well as other Police Department policies; review of Iowa's Open Records and Open Meetings laws; and the opportunity to do ride-a-longs with police officers. The PCRB will also need to adopt by-laws, establish meeting times, and address other procedural matters after its members have been appointed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. CC: Eleanor Dilkes, Acting City Attorney Stephen Atkins, City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk R. J. Winkelhake, Police Chief Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager Susan Craig, Library Director Linda Kopping, Senior Center Coordinator dennis. mit/crb/memo.725 CITY OF IOWA CITY Office of the City Clerk 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-356-5040 - FAX 319-356-5009 NOTE: The PCRB ordinance was just recently enacted. The City Council will appoint members to the PCRB on August 26, 1997 and the City anticipates that the PCRB will be able to begin its complaint review process by October 1, 1997. In the meantime, however, the Police Department will perform its required internal affairs investigation of any complaints which are filed and. the Police Chief will issue a.report to the PCRB. The City Clerk will file the report and submit it to the PCRB to perform its portion of the complaint review process as soon as it is able to do so. You must file your complaint in the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa or with the Iowa City Police Department, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa within sixty (60) days of the alleged incident. If you do not, the PCRB will not be able to review your complaint. dennls.mit/crb/tempnote,doc FOR STAFF USE: DATE COMPLAINT TAKEN OR RECEIVED: CITY OF IOWA CITY Office of the City Clerk 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-356-5040 - FAX 319-356-5009 POLICE CITIZEN'S REVIEW BOARD CITIZEN'S COMPLAINT FORM Instruction (To be completed by an individual directly involved in or who witnessed the incident which is the subject of this complaint. If such individual is underage or otherwise unable to complete the complaint form, such individual's designated representative may complete and file the complaint form.) Identification 1. Name Date of Birth_ Age 2. Residence Addcess (City) (State) Phone 3. Business Address Phone (City) (State) 4. Permanent (Family) Address Phone (City) (State) Eyes/Color Height Weight Glasses Race Sex Hair (color, length, style) Distinctive feature(s) Describe clothing worn at the time of the incident (be specific as to style and colors): Complaint No. Page 2 of 5 To aid the PCRB in preparing its annual report to the City Council, which includes demographic information, the following information concerning classes protected under Iowa City's Human Rights Ordinance is requested. Providing the following information is voluntary. Age Color Gender Identity Mental Disability National Origin Race Religion Sex Mental Status Physical Disability Sexual Orientation Specifics of Incident 7. Location 8. Date Time 9. Name(s) of Iowa City police officer(s) involved? a.m./p.m. If uncertain, describe police officer: 10. Badges visible? Badge Nos. NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT 11. Describe incident in full. Give specific times, dates, and location of police conversation and directions, nature and extent of alleged misconduct. Be sure to state how the incident began and concluded. (Use additional sheets as necessary.) Complaint No. Page 3 of Complaint No. Page 4 of 5 12. Was a person searched? ~ Was a vehicle searched? __ 13. If search was made, was it objected to? By whom? 14. Were there injuries? If yes, descdbe Was a house searched? 15. Was a doctor seen? Was a release signed? 16. Was a hospital visited? Doctor's name Which hospital? May the PCRB see your medical records related to this incident? 17. Were you arrested and taken into custody? Was a citation issued? 18. What was charge at time of arrest? 19. Were you alone at time of incident? or describe as best you can.) List witnesses (Name, address, and phone if known, 20. Summary Allegation(s) of Primary Complaint(s) against Iowa City police officer(s): Complaint No. Page 5 of 5 21. Summary Allegation(s) of Complaint(s) regarding Iowa City police policy and practice: 22. What would you consider to be a satisfactory disposition of this complaint? 23. How did you hear about the PCRB? 24. Have any of the following been contacted: Police Department? City Manager? Mayor? PCRB? 25. When and what was the response? City Council Member? Other? I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the statements made herein are true. Signature of Complainant Date THE POLICE CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD IS A PUBLIC AGENCY AND AS SUCH ITS RECORDS AND FILES, INCLUDING 'THIS COMPLAINT FORM, ARE OR MAY BECOME PUBLIC INFORMATION. NOTE: A copy of this complaint will be forwarded to the Police Chief, who will then investigate the allegations of misconduct against the officer(s) involved. You may be required to provide additional information to the Police Department and/or be interviewed to assist the Police Department in this investigation. However, you are entitled to have a non-police City staff person or another person chosen by you present during any interviews with police department personnel. You may also be requested to provide the PCRB with additional information and/or appear at hearings before the PCRB. [See attached summary of PCRB Complaint Review Process] AVAILABILITY OF MEDIATION Formal mediation is available at any time during the Police Department's investigation and the PCRB's review upon consent of the complainant(s) and the police officer(s) who are the subject of the complaint. A complainant may also meet informally with the police officer and the watch commander of the police officer if the complainant wishes to do so. police\pcrbform.doc SUMMARY OF PCRB COMPLAINT REVIEW PROCESS e o Complaint is received by PCRB and forwarded to the Police Chief for internal affairs investigation. · The Police Chief must complete the internal affairs investigation and issue a report to the PCRB within thirty (30) days which explains why and the extent to which a complaint is "sustained" or "not sustained." This deadline may be extended, however, for good cause shown. Copies of the Police Chief's Report will be sent to the complainant, the police officer(s), and the City Manager. PCRB then reviews the Police Chief's Report and Department perform additional investigation or the additional investigation. may request that the Police PCRB may perform its own The PCRB must issue its own report within thirty (30) days of receiving the Police Chief's report· This deadline may be extended by the City Council for good cause shown. NOTE: The City anticipates that the PCRB will not be able to begin its review of the Police Chief's report until after October 1, 1997. The PCRB ordinance was just recently enacted and Board members will not be appointed to the PCRB until August' 26, 1997. PCRB may recommend that the Police Chief reverse the Police Chief's findings if the PCRB concludes such findings: 0 were unsupported by substantial evidence; were unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious; or were contrary to a Police Department policy or practice or any federal, state or local law. The PCRB's Report will contain detailed findings of fact and a conclusion which explains why and the extent to which the complaint should be "sustained" or "not sustained". The PCRB may also suggest changes in police practice and procedures. Copies of the PCRB's report will be sent to complainant, City Council, the police officer(s), and the City Manager. NOTE: The PRCB has only limited civil administrative reviews powers, and has no power or authority over criminal matters. The PCRB is not a court of law, and is not intended to substitute as a tort claims procedure or as litigation against the City. Furthermore, only the Police Chief or the City Manager may impose discipline against a police officer under State law. City of Iowa City NIEiVIORANDUM Date: July 24, 1997 To: City Council "From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, Acting City Attorney Re: Airport -- Property Acquisition Update At the Airport Commission's meeting on Thursday, July 17, 1997 Greg Bridger, Project Manager for ACSG, the property acquisition consultant, provided the following information conceming the status of the project: ASCG has prepared a land acquisition program map - an aerial map supplied by Johnson County with overlays of the Airport protection zones and the parcels slated for acquisition. The appraisals for the Fitzgerald and Schellin properties (mobile home courts) have been ordered. ACSG hopes to reach an agreement with the mobile home court owners concerning acquisition of the real estate prior to commencement of negotiations with the individual mobile home court residents. 3. The appraisal on the Schintler property has been ordered. Greg Bridger is in the probess of setting up a meeting with Mrs. Dyer (owner of triplex and Airline Motel) and her children (Vickie Dyer Abrahamson and son). Ron O'Neil tells me this meeting has now been scheduled. On Tuesday, July 22, 1997, ACSG held an informational question and answer session from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Ron O'Neil tells me that the meeting was well-attended. Notices of this meeting were sent to all affected property owners and tenants (approx. 90 persons and entities). In addition to Greg Downs and Casey Cook, ACSG has retained a third appraiser, Keith Westercamp of Cedar Rapids. Greg Downs has a conflict on the Schellin and Dane properties, which necessitated the hiring of an additional appraiser. ACSG has been working with the Hilgenberg Realty firm and Hills Bank located on South Gilbert to help prevent the FAA from interfering with Hills Bank's purchase of property from Hilgenberg for a driveway access. Please call me if you have any questions. CC: Steve Arkins, City Manager Ron O'Neil, Airport Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Johnson County Board of Supervisors eleanor~nemo\ed7-22.wp5 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: July 17, 1997 Steve Atkins, City Manager Rick Fosse, City Engineer'~ Sandusky Drainage A brief recap of the July 14, 1997 work session is presented below. Construction of the project will not occur in 1997. Staff will evaluate lower impact options that will achieve some, but perhaps not all of the original project objectives. The focus of the lower impact options will be on the reduction of property damage, not ponding in yards. Staff will prepare a policy to be used for compensation for construction easements on projects such as this. This policy will be presented to the Council at a future work session. The scope of the project will not be expanded to include sump pump discharge tiles. Requests for sump pump discharge tiles will be addressed by our City wide program. After looking at alternatives and formulating direction on construction easement acquisition/compensation, staff will schedule another meeting with the neighborhood. cc: Chuck Schmadeke Jim Brachtel City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 24, 1997 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager From: Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~ Re: Check Your Speed Program Feedback on the first week of the "Check Your Speed" Traffic Calming Program has been positive. We have received calls thanking us for implementing the program and we have received requests from other streets that desire to be added to the program. I have also received a call from the Cedar Falls City Engineer. He reports that his Mayor and Police Chief have seen the publicity for our program and would like to implement a similar program in their community. I will be sending him a complete package of information so that they can duplicate the program.. We are pleased to see interest from another community. The program was specifically developed so that it can be easily duplicated in other towns. We believe this will improve its effectiveness. cc: Chuck Schmadeke Check Your Speed Committee' City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM July 23, 1997 To: Steve Atkins City Manager From: Heather Shank Human Rights Coordinator I have been invited to the first National Strategic Planning Meeting for Human Rights USA. Dorothy Paul and Jael Silliman racommended that I be invited. The Ford Foundation and the Stanley Foundation are sponsoring the event and have paid for my room and board. I am deeply honored to have been invited to take part in what is referred to as a new human rights initiative. The goal of this meeting is to try to find ways to foster a new level of awareness about the scope, relevance, and meaning of human rights in the United States. Dorothy Paul has been asked to speak on the first night of the conference regarding Iowa City's efforts to promote human rights, an example being the Council's endorsement of CEDAW. I have also been asked to speak on the comprehensive Human Rights Ordinance and the Iowa City Human Rights Commission's role in enforcing the law. The conference will be held from July 25 - July 27, 1997, at Gallaudet University's Kellogg Conference Center in Washington D.C. I will be back in the office on Monday, July 28. MINUTES IOWA ClTYICORALVILLE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Monday, July 21, 1997 - 6:30 p.m. Civic Center Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Lisa Handsaker, Charlie Duffy, Ron Fort, Judy Rhodes, Doug Jones, Pat Farrant, Jan Ashman MEMBERS ABSENT: Misha Goodman-Herbst, Bud Louis, Steve Hendrix, Nancy Seiberling, Scott Larson, Loren Forbes, Dave Froschauer DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORS: Joe Wilkinson, Willie Suchy, Tim Dorr OTHERS PRESENT: Grace Trifaro, Gloria Lacina Meeting Called to Order - 6:40 p.mo 1. Approve July 7, 1997, Meeting Minutes Minutes were approved without changes. Review Information Gathered by Members Pat Farrant highlighted methods in "Living With Deer - Strategies for Sharing Our Environment." Several options were discussed such as fencing, plantings, repellents;-startle'devices, defensive driving and road safety, and birth control. She will continue to gather information. . - Focus on Recommendation(s) ..... Carrying Capacity. The Committee will identify two carrying capacity numbers per District - cultural and biological. The Committee agreed that one blanket number of deer per square mile for biological carrying capacity was not appropriate for all areas, as the capacity would obviously be different for an area such as City Plaza compared to a park. To more accurately indicate the biological carrying capacity number, Fort and Thompson will define Management Districts according to habitat available. The City of Iowa City Public Works Department will assist with preparation. A DNR representative and an individual yet-to-be-recommended by Grace Trifaro will each submit District biological carrying capacity recommendations per District. This will allow the Committee to focus on specific areas and possibly various suggestions. The cultural carrying capacity will bedetermined by Committee members. Discussion ensued regarding possible management options according to carrying capacity numbers. Committee agreed that if the cultural carrying capacity was exceeded but there were no complaints, deer numbers could be monitored until population reached biological carrying capacity. At that point, management options would need to be implemented. m Public Input Grace Trifaro expressed concern over DNR recommending carrying capacity due to their role in deer management. In response, the Committee welcomed additional input (see Item #3). Gloria Lacina discussed her problems with increased numbers of deer on and around her property. She has attempted several deterrent methods to no avail. Currently, she is unable to maintain a vegetable garden and flowers/plants she has enjoyed on her property for over 36 years. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. MEETING SCHEDULE: f:\users\lisah\deer\minutes\06-02.doc Monday, July 28, 6:30 p.m., Senior Ccnter Room GO8 CANCELED (next meeting focus requires Management Districts and recommendations ~ unable to be completed until August 4) Monday, August 4, 6:30 p.m., Iowa City Public Library Room C 1 Johnson Coun~ _ Sally Slutsman, Chairporson Joe Bolkcom Charles D. Duffy Jonalhan Jordahl Stephen P. Lacina BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 29, 1997 INFORMAL MEETING Agenda 1. Call to order 11:00 a.m. 2. Work Session re: speed control diseussion various areas in Johnson County. 3. Adjourn h:'u~gcndss\ 1997~0029.doc 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. SUITE 201 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000 ~o, IOWA CIYY CLERR [rom: Jo ~ouarty /-~-yt y,~/am p, g o~ g Johnson Coun~ Sally Stutsman, Chairperson Joe Bolkcom Charles D. Duffy Jonathan Jordahl Stephen P. Lacina BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 29, 1997 INFORMAL MEETING Agenda 1. Call to order 1:30 p.m. 2. Work Session to discuss Strategic Planning a) Discussion re: the' following: 1. ~' Study' support staffing (current and needed) 2. Implement voice mail capacity 3. Clarify rotation of and assignments to committees 4. Adopt proposed starting of the strategic agenda and board assignments) Discussion re: agendas Other o (action planning (Formal/Informal/Work Sessions) 3. Adjourn hSagandas\ 1997~07-029.doc 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.©. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 356-6086 Local option tax did add police officers [] New vote Tuesday: Sales tax could be extended to 2002 if renewed by voters. ~/Mike ~ The Hawk Eye When voters approved the' local option one-c.ent sales tax in 1994, they were promised by city officials that some of the revenues from the penny tax would be used to put as many as six more police officer~ on the street. During the past three years, the city has nearly fifiRlled that promise, putting more officers on the streets to bolster the city's community policing pro~ The increase raised the sales tax to six cents. The penny tax is set to expire in 1999. If ap- proved 'Tuesday, the tax would be extended to 2002. Before the sales tax was ap- proved, Burlington Police De- partment had 37 sworn officers. Now the department is autho- rized for 43, but has just 42 of- .ricers on staff. Despite falling short by one at present, police say they have been at 43 officers at times and, in fact, have authority to add two additional officers through the COPS program, which pro- rides federal grant money to fund additional officers for local police departments and sherifi's OffiCeS. Burlington Finance Director Doug Worden said proceeds from the sales tax increase have gone toward additional officers and the purchase of patrol cars. Although the amount has var- ied each year, he estimated about $300,000 in sales tax rev- enues have been allocated annuo ally for the police department. Deputy Police Chief Dave Wunuenberg said the additional money has allowed the de- partment to do things that it otherwise could not have done. 'It allows us to put an ad- ditional officer into the DARE and GREAT programs, it allows us to develop the bike patrol program, and we~l eventually be allowed to add a detective to fol- low up on crimes," Wunnenberg said. The program also means less spent on overtime. In 1995, $95,000 was doled out in overtime for officers, Wunnenberg said. Last year, that dipped to $55,000. The Police Department is hop- ing voters approve the penny increase again in Tuesday's elec- tion. W,_nnenberg sees tight times ahead if the sales tax is derfled. · '~'he impact could be detri- mental for the department," he said. Although he declined to pre- dict what could happen, he said the loss of the additional sales tax revenue would create "a See Tax page 7A~. '~ ; !~Continued from Page 1A ,'very, very tight budget ¢on- ;~s~raint for the department. ,o He said a review of the de- ,.partmerit s participation in '..*crime prevention programs i~would have to be reviewed. ' ,~ Wunnenberg grimaced at the ,i.*thought of cutting manpower. · ,, ~I would not like to see man- nln~ levels deple~d ~ ~ d~ :?'~ W,mnenber~ believes a hopes public s~e~ wo~d ~ 6ne of ~e last places cut ..... ' *':'." W~nenberg said ~though~ ~e dep~ment's m~wer h~. ~ached the s~-person go~, ~e. pro~se made ~ t~ayers yea~ ago has yet to be at~ed. "It's a cont~ng effo~," he s~d. ~e're wor~ng on itf .. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 18, 1997 To: City Council From: David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator Re: Community Profile for the Iowa City Area, 1997 Attached you will find a copy of the updated Community Profile for the Iowa City Area which has been compiled by the Department of Planning and Community Development. The Community Profile contains recent data on the Johnson County area with a focus on Iowa City. It includes data on population, housing, employment, income, and retail activity among other categories. In addition, a section of graphs is included at the end of the booklet. Copies of the 1997 Community Profile are available to the public at the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development for 95.00 per copy. I plan to annually update the Community Profile. If you have any suggestions for additional information that should be included in the Community Profile, please call me with your ideas. If you need additional copies, please give me a call (x5236). Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 14:34:29 -0500 From: John Nesbitt <john-nesbitt@UIOWA.EDU> Reply-To: jcnews@yosemite.leepfrog.com To: jjquig@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, Rusty Martin <i-news@igc.org>, "Nathan Haydn Willard (Radar O'Reilly)" <nathan.willard@yale.edu>, Rusty Martin <jcnews@yosemite.leepfrog.com>, lbrintle@chop.isca.uiowa.edu, jim-fausett@UIOWA.EDU, bakerl@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, kkubby@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, klingama@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, denorton@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, michael-green@UIOWA.EDU, joe.bolkcom@POBOX.COM, moorerj@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, "Ms. Kim Benge, Dep. Adm. Asst." <krmbenge@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu>, daily-iowan@UIOWA.EDU, gazette@FYIOWA.INFI.NET, "ICON, IC Weekly Newspaper" <icon@POBOX.COM>, Iowa City Press Citizen <icpc@inav.net>, Osha Davidson and Mary <davidson@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu>, michael-kanellis@UIOWA.EDU, john-widness@UIOWA.EDU, d-yarbrough@UIOWA.EDU, richard-gibson@UIOWA.EDU, marysue-coleman@UIOWA.EDU, gerald-stone@UIOWA.EDU Subject: JCNEWS: UEPolicies # 2: Evaluating City's Neighborhood Preservation, ARTICLE: Urban Environmental Policies ~ 2: Evaluating Public Officials' Neighborhood Preservation, Protection, and Planning Policies and the Result Using the 1985 Iowa City "Urban Environmental Polices" as Policies and Principles PUBLISHED BY: Neighborhood Betterment Bulletin John Nesbitt, Editor-Publisher PART I -- The Neighborhoods' Best Friend: Policies The 1985 Urban Environmental Johnson County and the respective cities within the county are currently involved in planning for development. They are focused essentially on economic development. However, economic development impacts ALL ASPECTS OF ALL NEIGHBORHOODS -- all homes and.dwellings, all families, and all citizen-residents. Often, if not always, neighborhoods suffer from economic development. Any action directly or indirectly impacting neighborhoods should include "real" citizen participation in decision making -- not a charade of citizen participation. Citizens should be consulted on specific impacts of development on: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Aesthetics, Archi.., Visual Buffer Areas. Community Controversy. Community Cohesion. Cultural features. Economics: Personal Property Econ: Community Economic: Commercial/Industrial Historic Preservation Historic Conservation Recreation Pollution: Air, soil, sound, water. Pollution: Sound Safety Security Social Well Being. 760 The following policies are drawn from the 1985 City of Iowa City "Urban Environmental Policies." They can be used in considering development of any kind -- "Go-Go-Go-Growth" versus "Neighborhood Quality of Life." These policies and principles can be used by public, private, commercial, and community groups in accepting or rejecting proposed development plans. It must be noted that public agencies such as city government, hospitals, and universities can be as contemptuous of "quality of life" considerations in planning as the most crass, greedy, and power driven of commercial developer. These "Urban Environmental Policies" can be used to rate individual city councilors, a city council, county supervisors, or county boards of supervisors. They can be used by neighborhood associations, urban/rural environmental groups, families, and individual citizen-residents. These policies should be used in citizen-resident appeals or demands for rational environmental management. The following is quoted from the Urban Environmental Policies adopted by the IC City Council in 1985. QUOTE Iowa City Urban Environmental Polices [adopted unanimously in 1985 by the City Council of the City of Iowa City] NEIGHBORHOODS AND STRUCTURES Definition and Rationale for Preservation: [para A] Neighborhoods provide familiar surroundings -- buildings, places to walk, people -- a sense of security and community stability. Neighborhoods may be private -- a place where groups of individuals live; or, they may be public -- places where people gather to enjoy the surroundings or to interact. [para B] It is within Iowa City's 'private' neighborhoods that people find the benefits of small town living and in the 'public' neighborhoods that one can enjoy the diversity often found in a larger city. [para C] There are within Iowa City historic neighborhoods and structures which provide roots for the residents of the neighborhood and perpetuate a legacy of historic, architectural and cultural achievement for all of Iowa City. Some of Iowa City's neighborhoods and structures, though not historic, provide an identity for their residents which add to the residents' sense of well-being. Likewise, there are public places within Iowa City which have become unique gathering places for the people and add to the entire City's sense of community. [para D] POLICY: It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to preserve and protect the unique attributes of Iowa City's public and private neighborhoods, as identified by the City, for the general welfare of the community at large. END OF QUOTE The rating form below includes the 1885 Urban Environmental Policies re: *--Environmentally Sensitive Areas; *--Buffer Areas and Open Space; *--Entranceways to Iowa City; and, *--Scenic Vistas. PART II -- USING THE UEPolicies to Rate/Evaluate Councilor, City Council, County Supervisor, and County Board of Supervisors Efforts to Uphold the City "Urban Environmental Policies" Using an A, B, C, D, F rating scale rate your respective your public official/s on their support for, leadership for, facilitation of citizen participation, and results -- achievement of the principles inherent in the Urban Environmental Policies and the benefits that flow from this for individuals, families, streets, and neighborhoods. CHECK who or what you are evaluating/rating: Councilor (individual name ) City Council (name of city ) County Supervisor (individual name Board of Supervisors (name of county CIRCLE one rating/grade for each principles in the Urban Environmental Policies:' [para A, above] A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhoods provision of familiar surroundings -- buildings, places to walk, people. A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhoods provision of a sense of security A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhoods provision of community stability. A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhoods provision of private places where individuals live. A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhoods provision of public places where people gather to enjoy the surroundings or to interact. [para B, above] A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhoods provision of 'private' neighborhoods that people find the benefits of small town living. A-B-C-D-F ..... Neighborhood~ provision of 'public' neighborhoods that one can enjoy the diversity often found in a larger city. A-B-C-D-F ..... Contribution to Neighborhoods of "Environmentally Sensitive Areas" Policy of City to preserve and protect ESAs as identified by the City, and to develop measures to protect the public for those sites identified as environmental hazards by appropriate State or Federal agencies. A-B-C-D-F ..... Contribution to Neighborhoods of "Buffer Areas and Open Space" Policy the City to preserve and promote the creation of buffer areas and open space as identified by the City. A-B-C-D-F ..... Contribution to Neighborhoods of "Entranceways to the City" Policy to preserve and enhance the entranceways to the City. A-B-C-D-F ..... Contribution to Neighborhoods of "Scenic Vistas" Policy to seek to ensure that certain unique features within Iowa City remain perpetually accessible to public view. USERS OF THE RATING/EVALUATION The following are potential users of Neighborhoods and Structures Rating/Evaluation Form. CORALVILLE--5 (condo, group, and neighborhood) Auburn Hills Subdivision Group, Coralville Applewood Neighborhood Condo Association, Coralville Boston Gardens Condo Association, Coralville Morrison Park Neighborhood Association, Coralville Oakwood Village Condo Association, Coralville HILLS -- names, information being sought. IOWA CITY--21 (Neighborhood Association = NA) Bluffwood NA, Bluffwood Drive, IC -- Steve and Jan Locher Creekside NA, First Avenue, IC -- Mike and Terri Finley Friendship NA, Shamrock Drive, IC -- Denise Watkins Galway Hills NA, Galway Circle, IC -- Mary Reiman Goosetown NA, Reno, IC -- Carl and Kate Klaus GrantWood NA, Regal Lane, IC -- Mary Lewis Harlock-Weeber NA, Weeber Circle, IC -- William Knabe Hilltop NA, Waterfront, IC -- Mike Barker Longfellow NA, Court, IC -- Pam Ehrhardt Lucas Farms NA, no current address or contact Melrose Avenue NA, IC -- Michaelanne Widness Miller Orchard NA, West Benton, IC -- Ruth Baker Northside NA, Fairchild, IC -- Eleanor Steele Penny Bryn NA, Haford Drive, IC -- Larry and Marsha Karniski Pepperwood, Briar Drive, IC -- David Dawes Shimek NA, Oakes, IC -- Mary Losch Southwest Estates NA, Santa Fe Drive, IC -- Jan Bergman Ty'n Cae NA, Abbey, IC -- Judy Pfohl Village Green NA, Hampton Drive, IC -- Steve Rohrbach Waldon Woods NA, Jensen Street, IC -- Paul and Sharon McDonald Walnut Ridge NA, Acorn Court, IC -- Nancy Perkins *--an Iowa City neighborhood but not currently organized in terms of communication, cooperation, neighborhood watch, planning, policing, safety, security, etc.: The Gilbert Street Neighborhood, site of the tragic August 1996 Eric Shaw killing on the premises of his place of business by an Iowa City Police Officer. LONE TREE -- names, information being sought. NORTH LIBERTY -- names, information being sought. OXFORD -- names, information being sought. SHUEYVILLE -- names, information being sought. SOLON -- names, information being sought. SWISHER -- names, information being sought. TIFFIN -- names, information being sought. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS -- 1 U-H-C-O University Height Community Organization, Melrose, U-Heights. END John Nesbitt's Neighborhood Betterment Bulletin/PRESS, 1997. "Serving Home Owners, Renters, Families, and Neighborhoods." 362 Koser Av, Iowa City, IA 52246-3038 USA. TEL-319/337-7578; E <john-nesbitt@uiowa.edu>; FAX-On Request All "Bulletin" information on E-mail-Internet-WWW is copyrighted by John Nesbitt but is posted in the Public Domain for FREE reproduction/relay in part/completely if: 1. Use is Non-profit; and, 2. Full attribution is made. Any for-profit user must contact Ed-Pub Nesbitt for permission in advance of publication. Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 08:00:45 -0500 From: Larry Baker <bakerl@blue. weeg.uiowa.edu> To: City Council <council@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> Subject: Fw: JCNEWS: Manure Lagoon Rules and our Drinking Water [The following text is in the "IS0-8859-1" character set] [Your display is set for the "US-ASCII" character set] [Some characters may be displayed incorrectly] > From: Douglas W. Jones <jones@cs.uiowa. edu> > To: jcnews@yosemite.leepfrog.com > Subject: JCNEWS: Manure Lagoon Rules and our Drinking Water > Date: Sunday, July 27, 1997 9:56 PM > > Iowa's Environmental Protection Commission (the EPC) will be making rules > this fall regarding animal feeding operations - specifically on the disposal > of liquid manure such as is produced by intensive hog confinement operations. > > We in Iowa City have a huge interest in this issue because we drink river > water from a river that drains a large fraction of north-central Iowa. As > a result, we are downstream from many of the controversial hog confinement > operations that have had serious problems with their lagoons! > > If we were downstream from a city that didn't treat the sewage they dumped > into the river, we'd be very worried, and we should be just as worried about > a piggery r pig manure mixed with water is not very different in the health > risks it poses than human waste, yet current rules seem to allow pig manure > to be stored indefinitely in huge lagoons from which it threatens to pour or > seep into our drinking water supply! > These lagoons must be strictly regulated! > There are two alternative proposals for lagoon regulations being put up for > public comment. In my opinion, neither is strict enough (why not require > the same quality of sewage treatment for a community of 1000 hogs as we > require for a community of 1000 people? Is the real risk posed by the > effluent any different?) > > One of the proposals requires manure lagoons to be constructed above the > water table! This is better than nothing because it allows aerobic bacteria > in the soil to break down the pollutants in seepage or small overflows from > the lagoon. This form of treatment by soil bacteria does work, and to a > useful extent! It explains why septic tanks are an effective method of > small-scale sewage treatment. > >'The other proposal allows manure lagoons to be constructed below the water > table; in this case, seepage even small overflows will directly enter the > water table without exposure to aerobic soil bacteria. This poses a real > threat of widespread groundwater contamination, and in areas where > groundwater is controlled by tile lines, contaminated groundwater can then > flow into surface water! (Note that tile lines have been involved in a > significant number of recent lagoon failures!) > > Both alternative sets of proposed rules allow the water table to be lowered > around a lagoon. The more dangerous proposal allows pumping to be used > (pumps can fail) while the better proposal allows only passive methods of > lowering the water table -- tile lines, drainage ditches, etc. Even tile > lines are dangerous in this regard because they provide very fast paths > from the vicinity of the lagoon to surface streams and rivers. > > In 1996, seven lagoons overflowed or failed, killing 667,061 fish in the > state's rivers. 14 lagoons in Wright county were found to have eroded > berms around them last year. This april, manure was applied to saturated > ground from which it flowed into an ag drainage well. Now, that pollution > is waiting underground to be pumped up someone's well as drinking water! > > We must send a message to the EPC: > > Do not allow lagoons to be built in the water table! > Do not allow artificial lowering of the water table! What can you do ? Send postcards to the EPC! The chairman of the EPC is William Ehm 1108 North Oak Creston, Iowa 50801 Another member of the commission is Charlotte Mohr 121 North 5th Street Eldridge, Iowa 50171 Act now. If the EPC doesn't manage to set appropriate guidelines in this domain, we must drink the result! Doug Jones jones@cs.uiowa.edu City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: July 21, 1997 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Out of Town I will be out of the office on July 30 and 31 as will Dale. Don Yucuis will serve as acting City Manager. Dale will return to the office on Friday August 1. I will return to town on Sunday night, August 3. Lisa has our itinerary. cc: Don Yucuis Im\sa7-14.doc ERTY MANAGEMENT' July 25. ·1997 To:. City 6flown'City From: A.B.P.~oDotty Mm]a~¢ment Anna Buss I wish to send this nofi.ce'to you in .thanks ofy0ur temporary suspension of the regulations enforcing bulky. waste removal in. lows. City.. Giving us a reprieve from July 29, 1997 to August. 4, 1997. will benefit us immensely, While we are doing everything that we can to prevent such a nui'aance from oecurring~ there are always some "rogue" tenants,that make it impossible for us to keep up with wa'~'te disposal The'sev.~n days to ~:oilect discarded furniture' and l.itte. r ·will not only ~ow Us to keep our properties cleaner, but. also· maihtain · the appearance of our. city. In case you have any need to contact anyone at the office of A:B. Property Management regarding w. aste disposal, I have included three of am. mobile phone numbers: 331 - 1120 331 - 6830 · 321 - 2662 I 0nly. hope tttat this matte/of compromise and cooperation.can reach inio other' areas of disagreement between the landlords eliown City and the local government, Respeotfully, Anna Buss Phone TO ALL OWNERS OF RENTAL PROPERTY IN IOWA CITY: CITY OF I0 WA CITY NOTICE OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REGULATIONS ENFORCING BULKY WASTE REMOVAL IN IOWA CITY. From July 29, 1997 through August 4, 1997, the City of iowa City will not be initiating enforcement action to remove bulky refuse (including appliances). This grace period will be granted to landlords during the time when tenants are mostly likely to leave bulky refuse, such as discarded furniture, along the curb in front of the property. Bulky refuse which is properly contained and is not creating a nuisance/litter problem can be left curbside for private collection during the grace period indicated. Please note: Bulky refuse which is presenting a nuisance/litter problem will be addressed as follows: 1. Upon receipt of a complaint or inspector observation, a telephoned warning from Housing Inspection will be made. A short period of time (4 hours maximum) will be given for correction. 2. Failure to correct the problem within the specified time period may result in the City hauling the bulky refuse away and billing the collection fee to the property owner. BEGINNING AUGUST 5 (end of grace period): Remaining refuse will be collected by the City without further notice. As provided by the Solid Waste Ordinance, prior arranged collection will be at normal rates. Otherwise, the refuse will be hauled away with a minimum charge of $100.00 per property plus landfill fees. This shall constitute notice under Section 6-5-1 of the Nuisance Ordinance. Call City of Iowa City Housing Inspection Division at 356-5133 for further information. TOP FIVE REASO'NS STUDENTS UNDER 2'1 WANT TO GO DOWNTOWN TO THE RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND NIGHTCLUBS: '1) TO SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND MEET NEW PEOPLE. 2) TO PLAY POOL, DARTS, PINBALL, AND OTHER GAMES WITH THEIR FRIENDS, 3) TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT WITH THEIR FRIENDS. 4) TO GO AND LISTEN TO MUSIC AND DANCE WITH THEIR FRIENDS. 5) TO CATCH A GAME ON TV OR CABLE ON A BIG SCREEN WITH THEIR FRIENDS. NOW, THE TOP FIVE REASONS WHY 21 AND OLDER STUDENTS GO DOWNTOWN': SEE #1 THROUGH #5 ABOVE. THE EXACT SAME REASONS. NOW THAT WE HAVE ESTABLISHED WHY THEY ARE HERE, WHAT DO WE DO WITH THESE THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS? WE ENTERTAIN THEM, WE SERVE Ti-~,M FOOD AND BEVERAGES, AND WE MAINTAIN CONTROL OVER THEM.. HOW DO WE DO THIS? WE FIRST PUT ALL OUR DOORMAN AND SECURITY STAFF THROUGH TIlE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT USE OF FORCE AND ID/ALCOHOL VIOLATION TRAINING. ALL OF OUR SERVERS GO THROUGH THE T.I.P.S.(TRAINING INTERVENTION PROCEDURES FOR SERVERS) PROGRAM. THE POLICE OFFICERS WHO PUT ON THESE TRAINING PROGRAMS AI~ VERY GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO, -AND HAVE DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH MY STAFF. HOW DO WE KEEP ALCOHOL AWAY FROM THOSE WHO ARE UNDER 217 THAT IS EASY .IF YOU ARE PREPARED. FiRST, EVERYONE WHO COMES INTO THE RESTAURANT AND NIGHTCLUB IS ASKED FOR ID WE ONLY TAKE VALID STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ID'S. IF THE DOORMAN IS UNFAMILIAR WITIt THE FORM OF ID, THE MANAGER ON DUTY CONSULTS OUR GUIDEBOOK ON ALL THE STATE ID'S THAT ARE CURRENTLY VALID. FAKE ID'S IS THE '#1 PROBLEM WE FACE AT THE FIELDHOUSE, AND WE TURN HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE AWAY EACH WEEK. THE STATE OF IOWA DIDN'T DO 1JS ANY FAVORS BY CREATING ONE OF THE EASIEST STATE ID'S TO FAKE. ONCE WE DETERMINE THEIR AGE, THEY ARE STAMPED ON THE TOP OF THEIR HAND IF THEY ARE LEGAL, AND ON TIZLE PALM OF THEIR HAND IF THEY ARE A MINOR. THE LEGAL PATRONS THEN MUST SHOW THEIR STAMPED HAND TO THE SERVER TO GET SERVED--ONE DRINK AT A TIME. IF THEY BUY A PITCHER, WE ONLY GIVE THEM I EMPTY GLASS. THE MINORS HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CHOOSE FROM WITH THEIR FOOD OR IF THEY COME IN TO PLAY GAMES, CATCH A GAME ON TV, OR COME IN TO SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND DANCE. THESE INCLUDE ALL COKE PRODUCTS, ICED TEA, JUICES, N/A BEERS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BLENDED DRINKS. OUR WAIT STAFF AND SECURITY STAFF ARE INSTRUCTED TO TAKE AWAY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IF THEY SEE ANYONE DRINKING ONE WITHOUT A HAND STAMP. THE VAST MAJORITY OF THOSE UNDER 21 OBEY THE RULES, BUT AS IN ANY SITUATION, A FEW BAD APPLES WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE BUNCH. WE TRY EVERYTHING HUMANLY POSSIBLE TO KEEP ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OUT OF THE HANDS OF M1NORS IN OUR ESTABLISItMENT, AND I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT WE DO THE BEST JOB IN IOWA CITY, .ACCORDING TO OUR PATRONS, LOCAL CITIZENS, AND TIlE POLICE. CURBING UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION AND BINGE DRINKING IS OUR NIGHTLY GOAL AT THE FIELDHOUSE. A CUSTOMER WHO ItAS HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK IS THE LAST THING WE WANT IN OUR BUSINESS. THEY CAN BECOME DISRUPTIVE, VIOLENT, AND SICK. MY STAFF AND I HAVE BROKEN UP ENOUGH FIGHTS AND CLEANED UP ENOUGH VOMIT OVER TIlE YEARS TO LAST US A LIFETIME. WE SERVE RESPONSIBLY AT THE FIELDHOUSE, AND ARE NOT AFRAID TO CUT SOMEBODY OFF WHO HAS I-tAD TO MUCH TO DRINK. WE CALL NUMEROUS CABS AND ARRANGE RIDES HOME FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. BUT WE ALSO WILL CALIJ TI IE POLICE AND PRESS CHARGES AND HAVE PEOPLE ARRESTED AND SENT TO JAIL. THESE SELECT FEW ARE ALSO TOLD NEVER TO COME BACK IN. EVER. TFIEY ARE BANNED FOR LIFE. WE TAKE OUR BUSINESS VERY SERIOUSLY, AND WE DON'T HAVE THE TIME FOR TROUBLEMAKERS. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDS BEHIND US 100% ON THIS POLICY. AS I SAID, KEEPING ALCOHOL AWAY FROM MINORS AT THE FIELDHOUSE IS EASY, IF YOU I-LAVE STRICT RULES AND ENFORCE THEM. THE PROBLEM WE HAVE IS HOW TO DETERMINE AT TIlE DOOR IF THESE MINORS HAVE ALREADY BEEN DRINKING. Till ONES THAT COME IN SOBER LEAVE SOBER. THOSE THAT COME IN AFTER DRINKING AT 'HOME OR AT A PRIVATE PAIITY ARE USUALLY THE FEW BAD APPLES I'M TALKING ABOUT. THESE YOUNG ADULTS WILL TRY ANYTHING TO CONTINUE THEIR DRINKING THAT STARTED BEFORE THEY ENTERED THE FIELDHOUSE. THEY TRY AND SNEAK IN CANS OR BOTTLES, STEAL BEER OFF OF OTHER CUSTOMERS TABLES, AND ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE FROM OUR SERVERS. WITH A POSSIBLE $1500 FINE, NONE OF MY SERVERS WILL GET WITHIN 10 FEET OF A MINOR. THEY ARE NOT SERVED BY MY STAFF. FOR THE SNEAKING IN OR STEALING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS, IT 1S A SMALL PROBLEM BROUGHT ON BY TIlE FEW BAD APPLES WHO GET IN. HOW DO ALL TI~llSE MINORS GET THEIR ALCOHOL AND DRINK IT BEFORE COMING DOWNTOWN.? THAT IS THE REAL QUESTION THAT NEEDS TO BE ANSWERED, BECAUSE THAT IS OUR MOST PRESSING PROBLEM. THE VERY REAL PROBLEM OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND BINGE DR1NKING IS CAUSED BY THE 41 GROCERY AND CONVENIENCE STORES THAT SUPPLY THE MAJORITY OF ALCOHOL IN THIS TOWN. HOW IS IT DONE? FIRST LETS ASK WHY THESE MINORS EVEN WANT TO DRINK. YOUNG ADULTS FEEL THEY ARE OF LEGAL AGE AT 18. AND WHY SHOULDN'T TttEY? THEY HAVE EVERY SINGLE RIGHT IN THE WORLD EXCEPT THE RIGHT TO CONSUME AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. TtlEY ALSO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO ADVERTISING AND SOCIAL l J PBR INGING THAT ALCOHOL IS O.K. IN MODERATION. SO WHY DO "['HEY HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG TO LEGALLY DRINK? WEI,L, THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE TO BLAME FOR THAT UNJUST, IGNORANT, AND CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATING LAW, BUT THAT IS A WHOLE OTHER DISCUSSION WE WILL LEAVE OUT FOR NOW. THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO RElVlE 'MBER TO LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM REALISTICALLY, AND NOT TO PLAY THE BLAME GAME. IF ANY ONE IS TO BLAME, IT IS SOCIETY ITSELF FOR BUILDING UP THE WHOLE ALCOHOL SCENE THROUGH MOVIES, THE MEDIA, AND SOCIAL EVENTS. OUR CHII,DREN ARE EXPOSED TO ALCOHOL AT AN EARLY AGE, BUT WE ACT LIKE IT IS EVIL FOR. THEM UNTIL THEY TURN THE MAGICAL AGE OF 21, WHEN THEY ALL OF A SUDDEN WILL TURN RESPONSIBLE OVERNIGHT THROUGH THEIR AGE. WHAT MESSAGE DOES THAT SEND?!? IT MAKES MOST KIDS IN JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL WANT TO TRY IT. WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL? IN GERMANY AND OTHER PARTS OF EUROPE TIlERE IS NO AGE TO "START DRINKING". OUR CHILDREN WANT TO GET STARTED BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY ARE MISSING OUT ON SOMETHING REALLY COOL. WELL, EDUCATION IS THE ANSWER. AND SINCE I DON'T BELIEVE OUR GOVERNMENT WILL COME TO ITS SENSES ANY TIME SOON AND LOWER THE LEGAL DRINK1NG AGE, EDUCATION IS OUR ONLY HOPE. NOW THAT WE KNOW WHY THEY WANT TO DRINK, WE CAN.LOOK AT HOW THEY GET THEIR ALCOHOL. IT IS SIMPLE. A PERSON OF LEGAL AGE GOES INTO A STORE AND BUYS ALCOHOL. A SIX-PACK, A COUPLE BOTTLES OF WHISKEY, A KEG OF BEER, OR WHATEVER THE MINOR TELLS THEM TO BUY. THEY THEN TAKE IT AND DELIVER IT OUT TO THE WAITING CAR IN THE PARKING LOT OR TAKE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE, APARTMENT, THE PARK, OR WHEREVER THIS MINOR WANTS TO DRINK. SOMETIMES A LOT OF ALCOHOL IS BOUGHT AND AN ILLEGAL BLACK MARKET BAR IS OPENED. MINORS THEN PAY FOR A CUP AND THEN CAN DRINK UNTIL TIlE KEGS RUNS DRY. WHETHER AT HOME OR AT A PARTY, TItESE MINORS, ALONG WITH THE 21 AND OLDER ADULTS, DRINK WI. ,TH NO SUPERVISION, TIlERE ARE NO T.I.P.S. TRAINED SER .VERS, NO SECURITY TO KEEP THINGS UNDER CONTROL~ ,JUST AN "ANIMAL HOUSE" STYLE pARTY WHEN THIS GOES ON, UNFORTUNATE EVENTS MAY OCCUR, SUCH AS PEOPLE BINGE DRINKING, SELLING OR USING METH, COCAINE, OR OTHER DRUGS, PEOPLE LEAVING THE PARTY DRUNK AND TRYING TO DRIVE HOME, THE LIST CAN GO ON AND ON FOR THE POTENTIAl_, PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH AN UNREGULATED PARTY. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WE SEE FROM IT IS THESE YOUNG ADULTS TRYING TO GET INTO THE DOWNTOWN BARS, RESTAURANTS, AND 'NIGHTCLUBS. THESE FEW BAD APPLES MAKE UP THE 119 CUSTOMERS WHO TRIED TO CONTINUE THEIR PARTY AT THE FIELDHOUSE AND WERE CAUGHT DURING THE NIGHTLY ROUT1NE SWEEPS OF O[JR ESTABLISHMENT. ANOTHER 26 WERE CHARGED WITH PUBLIC INTOXICATION FOR CAUSING TROUBLE IN OUR BUSINESS. WITH OVER 250,000 PATRONS THROUGH OUR DOORS ANNUALLY, 119 MINORS WHO BROKE THE LAW AMOUNTS TO A 0.000476% OF OUR CUSTOMERS. THAT IS A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF BAD APPLES, BUT IT IS 119 OF THEM, AND OUR GOAL IS ZERO, NONE, NOBODY. NOW WITH THIS IN MIND, WE MUST NOT HAVE ANY KNEE- JERK REACTIONS LIKE TRYING TO PASS A LAW TO BAN PEOPLE UNDER 21 FROM 'BEING IN A RESTAURANT OR NIGHTCLUB. IF THIS WOULD HAPPEN, WE WOULD JUST BE THROWING GASOLINE ON TO THE FIRE. MORE UNCONTROLLED PARTIES, MORE DRUNK DRIVING, MORE BLACK MARKET BAITS, MORE RIVERFEST PARTIES THAT TURN INTO PROBLEMS. YES, THERE IS A BINGE DRINKING PROBLEM WITH SOME INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN IOWA CITY. YES, THERE ARE A FEW BAD APPLES IN THE POPULATION WHO BREAK LIQUOR LAWS. WE MUST EDUCATE THE PEOPLE, NOT BUILD MORE LOCAL PRISON SPACE TO MAKE ROOM FOR ALL THE YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE BEING TURNED INTO CRIMINALS BY SOCIETY. OUR TWO SISTER CITIES OF AMES AND CEDAR FALLS HAVE TRIED TO ENACT STRICT 21 LAWS TO GET INTO LIQUOR LICENSE ESTABLISHMENTS, AND THEY HAVE BACICd~IRED AND FAILED MISERABLY. RIOTS DURING VIESHA AT IOWA STATE, RIOTS DURING HOMECOMING AT UNI, OUT OF CONTROL PRIVATE PARTIES EVERY WEEKEND. IT IS A MESS IN THOSE PLACES. LETS LEARN FROM OTHER PEOPLES MISTAKES AND TACKLE THE BINGE-DRINKING AND UNDER AGE CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS THE RIGHT WAY THROUGH EDUCATION AND SENSIBLE LAWS. SOCIETY IS TO BLAME FOR THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE NOW. LETS NOT PASS THE BUCK AND BLAME THE DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND NIGHTCLUBS. WE ARE TRYING TO HELP AND BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT PART OF TILE PROBLEM. DAVID MOORE CO-OWNER FIELDHOUSE RESTAURANT AND NIGHTCLUB SUGGESTIONS TO IIELP COMBAT UNDERAGE AND BINGE DRINKING PROBLEMS IN IOWA CITY: 1) BAN THE SALE OF COLD CARRY OUT BEER 2) BAN THE SALE OF KEGS EXCEPT TO LIQUOR LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS 3) ENFORCE THE BOOTLEGGING LAWS THAT ARE CURRENTLY ON THE BOOKS 4) EDUCATE TIlE PEOPLE ON THEIR RIGHT TO CHOOSE TO NOT DRINK, OR TO DRINK ALCOHOL IN MODERATION 5) SPONSOR MORE NON-ALCOHOLIC NIGHTS AT BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS 6) LET THE DOWNTOWN BARS, RESTAURANTS, AND NIGHTCLUBS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE, NOT .lUST THOSE OVER 21. To: IOWA CITY CLERK From: Jo Hoqar~y 7-28-97 8:44am p, 2 of 3 Johnson Coun .ty [ Sally Stutsman, Chairperson Joe Bolk¢om Charles D. Duffy Jonathan Jordahl Stephen P. Lacina BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 29, 1997 INFORMAL MEETING 1. Call to order 9:00 a.m. Agenda 2. Review of the formal minutes of July 17th 3. Business from the County Engineer a) Discussion re: set bid letting date for Johnson County Projects L-Q-17- 2- (RCB Culvert on Hazelwood Avenue in Section 17-78-7) and L-U- 31-3 (RCB Culvert on Tri County Bridge Road in Section 31-77-5). b) Discussion re: bids received for Johnson County Project FM-52(43)-- 55-52. (140th Street grading) c) Other Business from Sher Hawn, Program Director for Employee Wellness/ Community Health Promotion re: update on Wellness Program participation and activities. discussion 5. Business from the County Recorder a) Discussion re: status report of Vital Statistics. b) Other Business from Jean Schultz, Director fi~r Information Services re: five year network plan. discussion 913 SOUTIt DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWACITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 356-6086~~ To: IOWA CITY CLERK From: Jo Hogarty 7-28-97 8~44am p, 3 of 3 Agenda 7-29-97 Page 2 7. Business from Bey Clearman re: Nutrition Advisory Board report. discussion 8. Business from Burnell Chadek, Interim Director of S.E.A.T.S. re: appointment of Interim Assistant S.E.A.T.S. Director. discussion 9. Business from the County Auditor a) Discussion re: resolution accepting the July 1, 1997 cash counts. b) Other 10. Business from the Board of Supervisors a) Discussion re: Comprehensive Plan. b) Reports c) Other 11. Discussion from the public setting a work session 12. Recess for Johns_o~n Co~3nty 11:00 A.M. - WORK SESSION RE: SPEED CONTROL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN JOHNSON COUNTY 1:30 P.M. --- WORK SESSION TO DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLANNING Insurance -- Property Management Ted Chambers ° Scott Chambers · Todd Chambers JULY 25, 1997 ~ .,~~2')~ ~0}~~]~ STEVE ATI~S ~i~ M NAGER'S OFFICE uous o sP c o CITY OF IOWA CITY IOWA CITY, ~. 52240 DEAR STEVE: AS AN OWNER AND PROPERTY MANAGER 1N IOWA CITY, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORT IN IMPOSING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REGULATIONS ENFORCING BULKY WATE REMOVAL 1N IOWA CITY FROM JULY 29, 1997 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 1997. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A SMOOTH TURNOVER SEASON AND WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HOW THINGS GO SINCE WE DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THE EXTRA PERSON AVAILABLE TO HAUL TRASH AT TIdE SAME TIME WE ARE TRYING TO GET CHECKOUTS DONE. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. TED CHAMBERS CHAMBERS AGENCY 112 5th Street Place, Coralville, IA 52241 Bus. (319) 351-8037 FAX (319) 351-3702 8 North First Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52245 July 25, 1997 Naomi Novick Mayor of Iowa City 306 Mullin Iowa City, Iowa 52246 JUL 2 8 1997 Ci'i'Y MAHAGER'S OFFICE Dear Ms. Novick: I am so angry and upset that I am not convinced I will be able to compose a civil, let alone coherent, letter. Be that as it may, it is important that I be able to express to you the depths of my concern and so I will attempt to clarify the reason for my anger. It has come to my attention that the Iowa City City Council will be meeting next week to plan for extending First Avenue to Interstate 80. First of all, it was my understanding that it was Scott Boulevard which was due for extension. Secondly, shame on the city council for planning this meeting at a time when many of the residents who would be affected by an extension would be out of town on vacation. We as a community must come to realize that all change is not progress. We must also look back (and in some cases, we need not look back very far) in order to recognize that all of those moves which we have viewed as progress have not turned out as we had intended. There are many examples of these statements. One is the razing of the small farm house and its lovely, tree-lined lane in order to accommodate that ugly condominium park known as Rochester Hills. I am not suggesting that nothing should ever change. What would be nice, however, is the hint of a long-term plan for the city which would benefit the most residents while disrupting the fewest. I have rarely seen any evidence of such planning by this council or its predecessors. Just a few years ago, there were very few houses on Scott Boulevard. Before the many, many residences were built there, the city council should have been forging the plan to extend Scott Boulevard so that the neighborhoods there would not have been disrupted when the extension took place. Twelve years ago, when we bought our First Avenue home, this was already a neighborhood. It is a nice place to live and we like our house. My question to you is this: why are you willing to disrupt this neighborhood, increase our traffic, and route such heavy traffic so close to four' schools? I can not understand this. This sort of nonplanning is not progress. It gives no thought to the safety, convenience, and comfort of most Iowa City residents. And what is the purpose of this extension? My guess is that the city council wants to route semi traffic from the interstate highway to the new Hy-Vee store. I find that offensive. The job of city council members, in my opinion, is to work for the good of its residents. I am asking that you keep that in mind as you discuss the issue of extending First Avenue next week. Sincerely, July 23, 1997 Mr. Doug Ripley, Traffic Engineering Planner 410 East Washington Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Mr. Ripley: ,/ Please find enclosed a copy of an open letter which appeared in this spring's Goosetown News. The letter asks for neighborhood input on what I sensed was an escalating problem, i.e., cut- through and speeding traffic in our residential neighborhood. Drivers, including some commercial truck drivers, accelerate as they use Pleasant, Mort, Reno and east Church as a short-cut to travel from the increasingly more densely populated southeast and far east sides of Iowa City to the far northeast side of Iowa City or to 1-80. Elizabeth, Union, Bloomington, and Center are used in the same manner. Cut-through drivers are, of course, interested in saving time which conflicts with slowing down in residential areas and, when needed, yielding at unmarked intersections (e.g., Center and Church, Fairchild and Center, Reno and Bloomington). Fifteen Goosetown residents responded to my letter, 14 said that cut-through and speeding traffic has become a significant problem in our neighborhood and one person said that it is not a problem needing City attention. Of the fourteen people who felt that cut-through traffic is a problem, thirteen asked that the City address it with some type of physical engineering while one person felt that the new bypass (First Street extension) would adequately address the issue. Suggestions for traffic calming engineering varied, but included 2-way stop signs, 4-way stop signs, allowing parking on both sides of the streets, speed bumps, speed dips, and closing off key cut-through streets. The Iowa City Comprehensive Planning 1997 Draft which includes objectives for Iowa City for the year 2000 and beyond places the Goosetown neighborhood within the Central Planning District. The document specifically identifies increased traffic in the Central Planning District created by the expansion of Iowa City as a threat to district-wide neighborhood integrity and stability. Responses from my neighbors' to my letter appear to support the City's own planning concerns. The City's document also suggests that officials work to minimize traffic impact in the Central District residential areas particularly on local and collector streets. (I suspect that local and collector streets constitute the majority of streets in Goosetown including Mott, Pleasant, Reno, east Church, Bloomington, Union, and Elizabeth.) At this time, I ask that you investigate the possibility of reducing traffic problems in Goosetown. I would be happy to support your efforts in any way you deem appropriate. I would like to post your ideas at our neighborhood kiosk and in the next Goosetown News. Respectfully, Kathleen Janz As a side note, recently a water main broke at the corner of Davenport and Reno, the construction, cracked road, and stones created by the broken water main seemed to create significantly better deterrents to speeding traffic than the stop sign which was installed by the City last year. cc: Jeff Davidson, Larry Baker