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Home My WebLink About1998-03-24 CorrespondenceDate: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 22:35:49 -0600 (CST) From: dpinegar <dpinegar@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> To: Council of Iowa City <council@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> Subject: Bars... I am concerned that the IC Council failed to contact students regarding the apparent lobby from the bars in the creeation of a joint committee-program with the council. Frankly, I am disgusted that the council feels so weak that it must succumb to the lobby, especially without a fair and non-political oreinted student commentary advice directly into your deliberations and actions -- and not just at the public access meetings. regards, Dan Pinegar UISG UCS Senator THE UNIVERSITY O F IOWA ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION · SAC, 1MU, University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 52242 · 3]9.335.2565 · · Emaih uiec@list.uiowa.edu · www.uiowa.edu/-uiec · l haiqn pkics, lac. [] IOWA CITY [] CEDAR RAPIDS [] CORALVILLE [] DUBUQUE March 9, 1998 City Council of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE In light of the recent survey published in the Downtown Association Newsletter regarding the Downtown Shuttle, all I can say is WOW (What a Winner). It appears that the shuttle [?eed up close to 176 parking spots that would have been used by students or employees. Even if the riders surveyed made two trips that day it would have clearly freed up almost 90 parking spots. At $10,000 per space construction cost, that is clearly a million dollar idea. Downtown merchants appreciate not only the support that you give for the Downtown Shuttle but also your support of creative problem solving by city staff. That is were many good ideas will come from. I certainly support a City Council that fosters that kind of atmosphere. Sincerely,/ ///John A. Gross President JAG/sak Plaza Centre One P.O. Box 1846 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 319-354-5950 800-779-0093 FAX 319-338-2797 711 Center Point Road NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 319-364-7010 800-779-0094 FAX 319-364-7133 1703 Second Street Highway 6 West Coralville, Iowa 52241 319-338-6274 FAX 319-338-7788 821 CentralAve. Dubuque, Iowa 52001 319-556-3030 800-598-8694 FAX 319-556-1525 Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Members of the Council, FILED 98MAR 12 AM I0: IOWA CITY, IO A 3-12-98. I would like to address comments that I made during the 'public discussion' portion of the Iowa City Council Meeting on Tuesday, 3-10-98, and, specifically, my references to Councillor Thornberry, vis-a-vis my unfair inference concerning his personal interest in a public works project. First, I need to emphasize that I spoke as an individual Iowa City resident who happens to be a SEATS driver, and not as a representative of my fellow employees, of AFSCME Local 183, of SEATS riders and their families and friends, or of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Second, I want to stress that my comments were born out of my frustration with the overall lack of movement on the SEATS issue, and especially with the failure of all parties to resume good-faith negotiations. I was trying to make a point that reflects my personal cynicism towards aspects of the political process, and I realize that I overstepped good judgement and hurt the negotiations instead of helping them. I do not think that Mr. Thornberry or anyone else on the City Council lacks compassion or is pursuing this takeover with malicious intent. Further, it is normally my heart-felt practice to respect the humanity and basic goodness in all people, and to appeal to this goodness whenever possible. Therefore, and without changing my firm belief that Iowa City is misguided in its intent to takeover SEATS, I want to extend my sincerest apology to Mr. Thornberry. I made a mistake, and I hope that this apology will help repair any damage I have done to Mr. Thornberry's reputation, and to the negotiation process. I do believe that all politicians, including Mr. Thornberry, do a difficult job in the public service and deserve our respect. cc: Johnson County SEATS Johnson County Board of Supervisor AFSCME Local 183 People for Equitable Paratransit Services Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:37:48 -0600 From: Peg Voelker <PVOELKER@ctdmc.pmeh.uiowa.edu> To: council@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu Subject: Seats TO: Ernest Lehman Mike O'Donnell Connie Champion Dean Thornberry Dee Vanderhoef Karen Kubby Dee Norton From: Margaret Voelker 353-5979 office 351-3083 home margaret-voelker@uiowa.edu Dear Iowa City Council members: I am writing with great concern about the potential change in SEATS service. I attended the last council meeting but will not be able to tonight. I heard many of you to say you just want to provide the best service you can for the money. You are not saying that you want to provide the same level of service that is currently provided. So, I ask that you at least be truthful and say that in order to save money you plan to provide a lower quality service which meets what have you determined to be the appropriate and required needs of this population. Personally, I do not think the amount of money you state that you can save is enough to proceed with this plan, given the drop in level of service which would come with it. I also think that you should be able to work this out by diplomacy with the county. But if you were to decide to go forward, it must be done responsibly. That means that the riders must be insured a safe transition to the new system and that the staff be treated fairly. At the university, P & S staff must receive 3 months notice of job discontinuation and in most cases 6 months. I would expect that you would do no less here. Moreover, I think the current staff should be given priority for the new positions and be allowed to maintain their health insurance and seniority. Please think long and hard about all the people who will be affected by your decisions on this matter. I have been involved with gerontological research for years. The elderly and disabled are entitled to our compassion and respect. Thank you, Margaret Voelker March 1, 1998 328 Reno St Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Mayor Lehman and City Council Members: Minneapolis/St. Paul and Madison (VVisconsin) are almost always listed as the very best places to live and do business in the Midwest (regardless of who is doing the polling and regardless of the political agenda behind the polling). Industry consistently chooses these cities because of the high quality of life that they provide to citizens despite the relatively high tax burden placed on businesses in these communities. One of the most often cited reasons for the high quality of life enjoyed by the residents of these communities is the amount of green space and parkland within these cities. Today (March 1) the Des Moines Register reports that 2/3s of all Iowan's favor a significant increase in state spending to improve outdoor recreation. (Knowing the character of Iowa City residents, it is safe to assume that the ratio would be even higher here). These examples suggest that increasing our City's spending commitment for parkland and green space is an important strategy for improving quality of life in Iowa City. Certainly, we should not discontinue using the Hotel/Motel Tax to fund Iowa City's Parkland Fund. This fund is essential for increasing acquisition of public recreation land in a timely and, ultimately, an economically efficient manner. In short, I ask you to continue using the hotel/motel tax revenue distribution at its current level of 10 percent as a yeady funding source for parkland acquisition. I also ask that a cap not be placed on this revenue. Cordially, Kathleen Janz Cc: Trueblood, Atkins Flying f Webster pie cor- ~hat Iowa lub" for his busl- ily. answer on a ~a Quiz, send your ~wer will RANDYEVANS, wS ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, S 15-284-8005 SUNDAY MARCU 1, 1998 B ST 'It's speaking up for yourself:' Mia Peterson, born with Down syndrome, is taking her can-do spirit nationwide with Capabilities Unlimited. Page 2B Branstad to warble at Gridiron Show Iowa's governor, who, as a boy, was told b,y his choir director to 'just mouth the words, will be part of a musical duet. Page 5B LrW G HERE l The Valley Junction section of West Des Moines takes its name from the original name f~ the town. Valley Junction was a railroad center during its early years. The town's name was changed to West Des Moines in 1938, partly because communily leaders wanted to change the town's image as a wild railroad town. 3igger _-'und_ !or outdoor recreation wins support' '":~.~. ,[ '~:~!-~ii 62 percent favor :'!"}~ii: the idea of a ma- ~ :~ .......' jot boost in ', ~'~.: spending for rec- :~-~:i~.-:~. ~.~;~ teation, and ~?'..~,:.~,:-:~"31 percent op- ?P~'O]~:::U~:;~~e iL ~e rest ~e ~e. The idea ~s p~icularly strong suppo~ from people in the 184o-34 age group, 76 percent of whom support it. And 69 percent of parents witIt children younger than 18 back the idea. Iowa hardly ranks with Col- orado or Minnesota as a place with a good reputation for out- door fun. Much of the Iowa landscape is relatively fiat and featureless, and the vast amount of land dedicated to farming leaves relatively little for public recreation. But some state leaders say Iowa needs to do better at cap- italizing on what it does have: two of the world's great rivers, INSIDE · Details of the poll. Page 6B sparkling lakes and some love- ly hill country. In January, a state task force delivered to the Legislature recommendations for $25 million in new spending for a variety of outdoor-related activities. Republican leaders, who hold a majority in both legislative houses, say they'll include about $5million in new outdoor-related spending in the $4.5 billion slate budget they're preparing for next year. "We want to do it gradually over the next few years," said House Majority Leader Brent Sicgrist, R-Council Bluffs. "We've made a good first step." While Iowans support more state spending for recreation, the poll also finds they're moderately satisfied with what By THOMAS A. FOGARTY REGISTER tqTAFF ~VRITER I ;~ )1'5 Ale;lIT, 1998, Dr, s MOINES :{EI;ISTER ANI) TRIBLVNE 3y a 2-to-1 ratio, Iowans fa- ' a proposal to significantly tease state spending for im- wement of outdoor recre- :~n opportunities, the Iowa II says. ~ccording to the poU, which based on a representative nple of Iowa adults, they have now. Fifteen percent rate as e eellent the outdoor recreati( opporttmities afforded by I wa's rivers, lakes, parks, trai and the like. Anoth'~ 62 percent rate them as goo( Just 18 percent say recreati0 al opportunities are fair, a~ 2 percent rate them as poor. i' Thomas A. Fogarty can be reached at fogartyt~news.dmreg.com or: (515) 286-2533. _ Views vary :1 1011 : :.:': ~:? ~':'::::i : on money to more for development of outdoor recreation opportunities By in Iowa, the Iowa Poll says. priorities ,ns B Do you favor the recommendation r Yo~ 62% to the Iowa Legislature spend /. ' ~,'., O, ~; significantly more money to improve l'W° · "a' 77 ~,~F · ~ O/ ,ct~y~ By THOMAS A. FOGARTY outdoor recreation in Iowa. Lunsure 7 ,o and T~ACY DEUTMEYER ~c,¢LSTER ~qT.*tFF 'URITE"S = Thinking about rivers, ' E~/?~t to lakes, parks, trails, and the ~,'o.o.a... By (:OPYRIGItT. ]')9N, DES MOIN'ES POr,,GIST£R like, how would you rate · tel> AXD Tmm-xr, Cmw,~xY Iowa's outdoor /-'ocr 'a,n- ttow important is state govern- opportunities? . Unsure 3% pay ~ste 1, ~g a iJrity r Iture ;mis- ;nsa- in ment's spending on outdoor recre- ation to Iowans? According to the new Iowa Poll it ranks somewhere below education spending and above building upkeep in importance. · . Specifically, 39percent rate as "ve~ important" state spending for parks and other public recreation facilities. That's far below the 92 percent who rate education spending very important. Spending on the criminal justice system and on highways also rate higher in importance, the poll says. Public assistance, which is con- sidered very important by 31 percent, and building upkeep, at 29 percent are somewhat less im- portant, the poll says. Almost four-fifths of Iowans -- 78 percent -- view themselves as out- doors people, the poll finds. And most say they're willing support a significant increase in spending for outdoor recreation projects. Republican leaders controlling the Legislature say they're committed to increasing what Iowa spends for outdoor recreation over the next few years. A spending bill approved last week by a Senate committee includes money for improved boat access to lakes, for construction in the new Elinor Bedell. State Park on East Lake Okoboji and for purchase of · Yes 78% [] Do you consider yourself an outdoors person? . No 21% · U.~"ro' 'i'%' ~ How important do you consider each of these areas of state spending? Percent saying A re~ vet/important Educaiion 9~/o · I~a',.v.e..nfo[c~m.ept /~t!r~ Highways ................... $7.% .... .. Parks/reqreation facil ties ......... 39% Public assistance 31% Upkeep of state buildings 29% SOURCE: Based on interviews with 800 Iowa adults. :d by f cor- ~geth- :ly Ju- lcod ulture sram urces ,ntees ulture tween place- 9n be- / Jud~- )f pre- ,n cir- dity of ~n Re- ;ht to ns. By ertain- ;uiture bluffiands along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The same Senate committee has approved a $9 million appropriation for the Resource Enhancement and Protection fimd, a popular state project that channels money to out- door projects. Shelley Irvin, 35, of Des Moines is among the poll participants who be- lieve that state spending for outdoor recreation is important even if it doesn't rise to the level of education on her list of priorities. Her reason is simple: "I'm a more. We spend a lot of time at the park." Curt Junker, 47, who hves in the Mississippi River community of Lan- sing, says Iowa is already well set for parks and outdoor recreation · i ,Don't,,,Miss,,"ltI .~.",, 56.th'A~n~al,,;:';' ",,,,:' ........,..,.,,~~,. ,, ,,, ,.1.,%:,,,. ',, . ... . .. .. '.:.,,- . .. ,, ....,.,,'.:. ,,,,.,=,::,: :,. 7.0 "'""- ..................... i!~*.: .' :'::' ':;'.: ~'!'&.".'. 5 .:;'"> .... ,;:. ~.......-..,~,l~g§e'r:,e~i iii ...f~r I!.y .$ '.'~ :'.~i't,',~,,',' ' ....'"" 'i '~ ?,". ,,,, ' '=,",, ,' ,, ,.~',',,,,,X'?.., '"."',.:,'. ', B!~'.:'::' HAWKEYE :' 'q:TH~ '=~A. ~T',-, BOAT SALES ::." * Baja Pe~ormanca Boats * i i":' · 5.'." · P',-,',,,-~lh~.- I ,.v,',~ I:tn...al'e e T{ )M ~&~;iNSL~u'~ / TIlE facilities. "It hurts the tax base when land is taken away" for pubhc use, he says. "I think the state needs to be volred in other things.' Across the state, Ralph Skarin, 3.7, from the Missouri River town of Onawa. thinks the state has greater needs than parks. Anyway, Skarln said he believes that Gov. Teri'y Branstad is unconcerned aboi~t western Iowa and that the money would probably be spent elsewhere. "The way I understand it, this side (of the state) isn't that important. But that is just my opinion," says Skarin. The Iowa Poll, conducted Jan. 31-F~-b. 4, asked the following: For the following areas of state govern- ment spending, please tell me whether you consider the area very important, somewhat important, or not important. Education. Pub- lic assistance. Law enforcement and the courts. Highways. Parks and other public recreation facilities. Upkeep and mainte- nance of state-owned buildings. A new state study recommends that t~e Iowa Legislature spend significantly more next year for improving outdoor recreation facilities in Iowa. Do you favor or oppose this recommendation? Thinking about Iowa's rivers, lakes, parks, trmls, and othc'r places people like to go in their leisure time, how would you rate Iowa's outdoor recreation opportunities -- excel- lent. good. just fair, or poor? Do you consider yourself an outdoors-person? The Iowa Poll, conducted for The Des Moines Register by Seizer & Co. Inc. of Des Moines, is based on interviews with 800 Iowans 18 or older, Interviewers contacted households with randomly se- lected telephone numbers. Percentages based on the full sample may have a maximum margin of error of plus or mi- nus 3.5 percentage points. Individual poll responses are considered confidential, and poll participants who are quoted agreed to a subsequent interview with a Register reporter. Republishing the copy- ri~Thtod I~u~ Phil ~ulthn,ff ~-r~,.-lif tn Th~ Dear Councilors, My name is Charles Schutte. I am a 7th grader from South East Junior High School. I wrote this letter to state my opinion on whether or not First Avenue should be extended to Interstate 80. I think that First Avenue should not be extended, because it would be too close to Hickory Hill Park. The noise from a road like that would scare all the animals away from that part of the park. Also, people would undoubtedly throw trash out the windows of their cars. I don't think that there is a need to extend First Avenue that would justify the pollution that would be caused in the park. There are plenty of ways to get to the Interstate already. This has been one of my favorite parks in Iowa City ever since I moved here in 1990. I have been there many times over the past 6 years for many reasons. I have been there to go hiking and sledding with my Scout troop. I have also been there on field trips from my old elementary school, Helen Lemme. I wouldn't want to go there, though, if I could here cars roaring by, smell there exhaust, and have to walk on the trash that they would carelessly dump on the road. Sincerely, Charles Schutte City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 12, 1998 To: From: City Clerk Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Changing a Commercial Loading Zone on the south side of the 100 block of E. Washington Street east of Clinton Street to a standard Loading Zone As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after March 27, 1998. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(18) of the City Code, signage will be installed changing the existing commercial loading zone on the south side of the 100 block of E. Washington Street east of Clinton Street to a standard loading zone from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Comment This action is being taken after a survey of adjacent businesses showed 12 in favor and 2 opposed to the proposed action. Commercial vehicle loading zones would remain available on Clinton Street. Investigation revealed high usage by non-commercial vehicles, resulting in high incidents of tickets and low usage by commercial vehicles. Im\mem\dr3-10.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: March 12, 1998 City Clerk ~ Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Removal of Commercial Loading Zone designation on the south side of the 100 block of East Washington Street west of Dubuque Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after March 27, 1998. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(18) of the City Code, signage will be removed indicating the commercial vehicle loading zone on the south side of the 100 block of East Washington Street west of Dubuque Street. These signs will be replaced with "No Parking Anytime" signs. Comment This action is being taken after a survey of adjacent businesses showed 14 in favor and 2 opposed to the proposed action. The ICPD has reported that there is confusion in this area with non-commercial vehicles using the zone being ticketed and towed. Removal of this zone still allows commercial vehicles to load or unload as needed, but clearly identifies this as a travel lane not to be used as parking for non-commercial vehicles. Im\mem\dr3-10-2.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 18, 1998 To: From: City Clerk Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Installation of Yield Signs on Shamrock Drive and Shamrock Place at the Intersection of Peterson Drive As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after April 1, 1998. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(5) of the City Code, signage will be installed indicating vehicles on Shamrock Drive must "YIELD" to vehicles on Peterson Drive and vehicles on Shamrock Place must "YIELD" to vehicles on Peterson Drive. Comment This action is being taken to provide consistency in traffic control in this area. Surrounding intersections have yield control and this action will help provide an understandable traffic control system. Bus stops and high residential pedestrian movements will benefit from this intersection definition. Im\mem\dr3-16-3.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 16, 1998 To: City Clerk From: Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Installation of Stop Signs on Foxana Drive at Pheasant Valley Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after April 1, 1998. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(5) of the City Code, signage will be installed indicating traffic on Foxana Drive must stop at the intersection of Pheasant Valley Street. Comment This action is being taken to establish control at a primary intersection in this developing area. By installing this control as the neighborhood develops, driving patterns can be learned with minimal disruption Im\mem\dr3-16-2.doc MAR-23-1998 1~:~ TCl 'TC I o~ E~ern ~19 March 23, 1998 Honorable Ernie Lehman Mayor City o£ Iowa City 4 I0 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor I_~hman, 'If first must express appreciation for the opportunity .granted by the Council to address the March 9, 1998 Council Work Session. TCI sincerely desires an improved relationship with the City of Iowa City. Further, I believe we share an understanding that an open dialogue is necessary for improvement. We agree with your view that as unfortunate and improbable as it may be, the curre, nt situation regarding the missed construction deadline does provide oppo.rtunities to illustrate TGI's commitment to the City and customers. Moreover, a very positive picture for customers, the City of Iowa City, and TCI will emerge upon completion of the upgrade projeer. TCI acknowledges rex, eipt of the "Notice of' Franchise Violation" letter from the City. Pursuant to Section XX.B as referenced by the City's 'qq'otie~ of' Franchise Violation," TCI hereby submits a plan for consideration by the City to be deemed acceptable as a cure to the Franchise violation. TCI will aggressively continue upgrade construction moderated only to limit oustomar interruption when m'eas are activated. We anticipate completion before August 31, 1998 with customers beginning to come on-line in less than two (2) weeks. The $250/day liquidated damages assessment (until system upgrade completion as defined in the Franchise Agreement and recommended by the Telecommunie, ations Commission) does not directly benefit the Iowa City citizens/subscribers who are not receiving expanded channel capacity. The total liquidated damages assessment if the system were completed August 31, 1998 would be approximately $46,000. TCl proposes to exceed the total liquidated Iowa 6300 Council SL. Gedar ~ IR S~40Z Fax (~1~ ~-7017 MAR-2J-1998 13:86 TCI o{ Eaztern Io~a 319 393 q~l? P.SJ/E)4 damages assessment by crediting a one-time rebate spread equally to all Iowa City subscribers. The total rebate to all Ctlstomers would be $46,000 or approximately $2.60 per customer even though completion is exp¢~ed prior to August 31, 1998. TCI also proposes to hold all rate increases due to the system upgrade until the entire system is completed. The rate increase due to the system upgrade and additional programming is not finalized but estimates have placed this mount from $3 to $7 for basic and expanded basic service. The combination of the rebate and holding upgrade rate increases until final system completion surpasses the total liquidated damages assessment if the Telecommunications Commission's earlier recommendation wexe approved. This optioi~, in lieu of the liquidated damages assessment, would benefit Iowa City subscribers who have waited for the syst~n completion. In recognition of the City's contribution in monitoring and dealing with the system upgrade, TCI's second option in lieu of the liquidated damages assessment would be a rebate to all Iowa City customers equal to $23,000 or $1.30 per customer and a $23,000 grant-in-aid to the City of' $2],000 as well as a hold on all rate increases attributed to the upgrade until the system is completed. This option would also surpass the liquidated damages assessment amount and would recognize the efforts of the City in dealing wkh the situation. TCI regrets the delays incurred in the upgrade process. However, the system as completed will outstrip the capacity and service expectations originally defined in the l~ranchise Agreement. Channel capacity of the SS0 MHz system at the time of the franchise signing'was calculated to be 77 channels. The finished system will employ both analog and digital compression technology to far exceed the originally expected 77 channel capacity. The digital system will provide better customer choice so that only those customers who want special interest niche programming will pay for the service. Families who choose digital service will be able to use the comprehensive parental c~ntrol features to block out programming by channel or rating. The system as completed will have the capability for high-speed internet access via cabIc modem to serve Iowa City's computer-rich citizens and institutions. The delays have been painful and difficult but we remain optimistic that the City and customers will be pleasantly satisfied at the conclusion of'the upgrade. TCI appreciates the City's consideration of the optional plans submitted. Any suggestions the City might present as more beneficial to the City, subscribers, and TCI will receive consideration. Thank you. MAR-2B-1998 1J:BG TCI o{ Eastern Io~a ~19 J93 ~17 P.8~x~4 Sincerely, TCI OF ~S~N IOWA (JJon Koebrick Director of Franchising. cc: Drew Shaffer, CATV Administrator Mike Brau Telecommunications Commission Arlene fleck, General Manger John Margeson, Regional Vice President Jim Leach, 'Great Lakes Division Director of Franchising TOTAL P. 84 JOHNSON COUNTY 9UDITOR TEL:S19-356-6086 Mar 24,98 12:20 No.002 P.01 Jdm.on ¢eun~ IOWA Joe Bulkcorn, Chnirperson Charles D. Duffy Jonathan Iordahl Stephen P. Lacina Sally Stutsman March 24, 1998 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS To: Mayor Lehman and members of the Iowa City Council From: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Subject: ~Iohnson County Proposed SEATS Agreement with Iowa City. This year. In the current fiscal year (1998) Iowa City is paying Johnson County a net cost of $$43,000 for para-transit ~rvices provided by Johnson County SEATS. Next year. Based on a certified FY 1999 SEATS budget of $1,016.528 and SEATS insurance costs of $30,000 for total S}-~.ATS expenditures of 1,046.528~ Johnson County would propose a net cost of $$28,000 for FY 1999. This amount if approximately $15,000 less than last year. This amount represents $0 percent of the entire program costs. Iowa City riders currently utilizo approximately 80 perrent of all rides and approximately 72 percent of total tour time that vehicles olx~rate in the entire system. Future year contract adjustments. Future annual contract incroasts will be based on an average between Iowa City Transit drivers and Johnson County SEATS drivers annual cost of living adjustments. Other ih. ov~ons. Johnson County keeps all fare revenue, Five year agreement Advisory Committee consisting of consumers, Iowa City, Coralville and lobrison County representatives. 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST, P,O. BOX 1350 IOWA cITY, IOWA 5224~-t350 TEL: 019) 356-6OO0 FAX: (319) 30HNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TEL:$19-356-6086 Mar 24,98 12:20 No.002 P.02 Iohnson County SEATS proposal March 24, 1998 Page Two. Reallocation of any surplus at the end of the fiscal year would be based on the percentage of contribution based on total expenditures. Similarly, any budget shortfall would be borne by the contracting entities hi the same pcxcentag¢ as they contributed to the total system expenditures. Any policy changes that create a significant increase or decrease in ride. xship shall bo grounds for opening the contract. March 4, 1998 Joe Bolkcom, Chair Members of the Board of Supervisors CITY OF I0 WzzJ C 913 s. Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Joe and Members of the Board: The City Council has received a request from Harvey Miller and Steve Schmidt, owners of APEX Construction, to rezone 5.30 acres of a 45.38 acre property from RS-10 (one dwelling unit per ten acres) to CP-2, Planned Commercial. The remainder of the property would retain its RS-10 zoning designation. This property is located within Fringe Area C, outside Iowa City's growth area, at the intersection of Highway 1 West and Landon Avenue. The applicants have proposed to construct an office/shop on the 5.30 acres for their business. At its February 19' 1998 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission found, by vote of 6-0, that the proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the mutually agreed upon Fdnge Area Agreement between Iowa City and Johnson County. The policy for Fdnge Area C states that for property within the growth area, commercial and industrial development is encourage to locate in the interchanges of paved roads. Commercial and industrial development is discouraged in all other areas of Fringe Area C. Because .this land is outside of the growth area, and has its main access off an unpaved road, the policies in the Fringe Area Agreement do not support commercial zoning at this location. The Council, therefore, recommends that the request to rezone this property from RS-10 to CP-2 be denied. Thank you for the opportunity to review this application. Sincerely, Ernest W. Lehman Mayor Im~ltr~e13-4.doc 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009