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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
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February 2, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Nlateflal in Information Packet
Memorandum from Councilmember Kubby regarding FY97 budget.
Memorandum from Councilmember Vanderhoef regarding City budget considerations.
Memorandum from Councilmember Norton regarding budget matters. (dated 2/1/96) ~/~
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Police Grant - Community Oriented Policing Services ,, qs-,
b. Summary of January 23, 1996, Budget Presentations by Boards, Commissions, and Other
Agencies
c. Soccer Site Draining Issue
Copy of memorandum to the State Legislative Delegation from the City Manager regarding Senate_~/.~
File 2071-Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
Copy of memorandum to the City Manager from the Director of Parking and Transit regarding
recent ope~'ational changes - update.
Copy of memorandum to the City Manager from the Transit Manager regarding ridership statistics._._~_0~
Memoranda from the City Clerk
a. GIS/Mapping Presentation
b. Work Session of January 23, 1996
Memorandum from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development regarding
design of First Avenue reconstruction, D Street to Muscatine Avenue.
Memorandum from the JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding follow-up on Highway 965 /4~
extension issue.
Memoranda from the Director of Planning and Community Development:
a. Highway 965 Alignment
b. Iowa City: Beyond 2000 Update
Memorandum from the JCCOG Transportation Planner and the Director of Parking and Transit
regarding survey information requested on alternatives available for night service transit riders.
Copy of letter to Mayor Novick from Jim Fausett, Mayor of Coralville, regarding Coralville transit
fares.
at 1036 East Court Street.
Agenda for the Council on Disability Rights and Education meeting to be held February 6, 1996.
Agenda for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting held February 1, 1996.
Copy of letter to Gary Klinefalter from The Longfellow Neighborhood Association regarding propertv_ff/~(d~ .
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A~enda for 2/6/96 Bd. of Sup. ervisors.
Information from Council Member Baker reRarding Budget Conaideration - 1996. q7.~ .
Revised report from Kubby & Thornberry regarding funds for human s~rvice agendies.~
Information packet
February 2, 1996
page 2
Memo from Council Member Norton regarding Budget (dated 2/6/96),
Karen K bby
(~ITY COUNCIL MEIvlI~EF-, TO:
CITY COUNCIL
CMc Cent~
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa CI1;y, IA 52240
(319) 356-5010
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728 2rid Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-1321
DATE: FEBRU~Ry 1, 1996
RE: FY97 BUDGET
The following are items I would like to have
discussed during our forthcoming budget session on
February 7. They are not in any sort of priority
order.
1. POLICE DEPARTMENT
a. The upgrade of the computer system is a
good idea, but the request seems very high
($410,000). I understand that the expenses will be
spread over the 3-year budget plan, but it's too
much money. Let's go ahead with the upgrade, but
reduce the total amount. The police department may
not be able to get every aspect of what they want
from the computer. They will have to prioritize.
Out of the blue, I suggest reducing the amount to
$310,000. We may need some guidance on the exact
appropriate amount. [-$33,000 for FY97]
b. Police Administration requested a half-time
clerk/typist and Police Records a full-time records
clerk. The administration clerk was funded, the
records clerk not. With six new officers coming on
board, it seems to me that we will have a greater
need for records than before° I propose we NOT
fund the administration clerk and fund the records
clerk at half time. This is a wash financially.
[$0]
2. HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION
I haven't seen the numbers yet, but I would like
some discussion of providing an investigator (maybe
not full time) for our Human Rights Specialist.
[+$?]
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Printed on 100%
recycled paper -10%
poet-coneumer
3. SENIOR CENTER
This was a priority for me the past two years. I
am interested in providing a quarter time person to
help work with volunteers on the POST. This would
free up 10 hours a week for the Volunteer
Specialist to work with other volunteers. My main
goal is to provide enough staff to make sure
seniors who want to volunteer at the Senior Center
have that opportunity. [+$10,720]
4. ICAD
We have a policy that the city plays a supportive
role in economic development. ICAD looks at new
and relocating companies, the Chamber aids n the
expansion of businesses already in our area. I know that sometimes
these lines get muddled. I want to suggest something based on the
Chambe~ model.
The chamber had a sub-committee to organize the IowaArts Festival.
Over the years, the Chamber "weaned" the committee into a self-
sufficient organization with decreasing amounts of support from the
Cha~,~er. I believe the Chamber is looking at a similar process for
the Community Leadership Program. I would like to see the City
implement the same thing with ICAD. Maybe not down to zero, but we
currently provide 25% of their total operating budget.
[-$10,000 for F¥97]
9. LABOR ~NAGEMENT COUNCIL
Last year, the council directed staff to initiate a meeting of the
labor management council to discuss health care cost containment
measures. I've requested an update on this item from the City
Manager. In the latest labor agreement there is a side letter
about discussing child care. I would like to have the Council
direct staff to initiate these discussions. This could have budget
implications in the future.
6. PAI~K MAINTENANCE
As we bring more parkland into the city, providing people power for
maintenance is a must. Please 'review the memo from Deb Liddell.
(Maybe we co_uld reduce mowing on a limited basis in select areas?)
7. SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE
How about some money in the HIS and Engineering Departments for
training so that the SAO can be appropriately implemented? [$?]
8. We need to discuss.funding of the CVB and festivals. Do we
leave it as it is, with a $10,000 reduction for CVB for funding for
the JazzFest and ArtsFest? Or do we find $10,000 elsewhere?
[+10,000]
9. SOLID WASTE
The budget reflects an organizational change in solid waste with
separate supervision. Won't this increase costs? It is not
explicitly outlined in the budget. If it does, what benefits come
with the increased supervision? [-$?]
10. How do we justify the creation of a replacement reserve for
computer equipment -($??) while deleting that same kind of reserve
account for fire ($50-100,000/year) and for transit ($60,000)? I
believe it's a ~ood idea to save a little every year for these
kinds of replacements.
11. Please find attached a report from Dean Thornberry and myself'
(excuse the weird lines, I can't seem to get them fixed-they look
fine on the computer monitor) about funding for human services.
The report reflects an assumed reduction of CDBG monies of 25%
($26,250) with only $1,684 made up from the General Fund. We need
to discuss this as a larger group.
AGENCY NAME
BBBS
YH
UAY
MYEP
HACAP
FMC
CONNER CTR
CRISIS
ICARE
NEIG o SERV.
DVIP
EHP
RED CROSS
MECCA
ESA
TOTAL:
FY96
$31,500
0
$53,000
$35,000
$6,240
$5,000
0
$31,200
$8,925
$47,250
$44,100
$5,265
$4,305
$24,500
$53,500
$350,145
FY96 was
$370,1907
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F¥97
REOU~STED
$33,075
$24,000
$65,000
$45,000
$6,240
$5,250
$2,000
$35,880
$10,000
$66,150
$46,305
$8,500
$4,565
$25,235
$55,105
$432,305
FY97
PROPOSED
$32,164
0
$54,900
$36,000
$6,240
$5,180
0
$31,200
$9,000
$49,000
$44,500
$6,000
$4,360
$25,235
$55,105
$358,884
DIFFERENCE
F¥96 TO FY97 PROPOIED
DIFF
0 ~ 0%
1,900 I 3.6%
1,000 ~ 2.9%
o I 0%
180
0 0%
0 0%
75 1%
1,750 3.7%
400 1%
375 6.7%
55 1.3%
735 3%
1,605 3%
8,739 2.5%
Feb. I City Budget Considerations
Dee Vanderhoef
1. Would consider less expensive computer system for police and/or spread it over 4-5
years.
If money can be found for a one fourth or one half time staff person, I could support
the Sr. Center Communications Specialist. I also will be prepared to look at the
T.V. pass through money for the Seniors.
3. I need to be convinced that we need a $30,000 consultant for the Peninsula!!!!
4. I will support a new part or full time investigator for the Human Rights Commission.
5. A 3.6% increase in Aid to Agencies budget is high given the budget constraints
I'll be looking for something in the 2% range.
6. I favor keeping the policy.to put money into the transit capital purchase fund of
$60,000 per year.
7. I'll su_pport some son of bus and SEATS fee increases and some diminished services.
I noticed we received more Road Use Tax funds this quarter than budgeted and
recognize that we will be receiving more in the future when the census is
completed. Question: Are these funds directed as to how much can be used
for personnel? I'm open to discussion on the possibility of hiring one or two
new maintenance workers.
9. I will support hiring one new half time Parks Maintenance Worker and a full time one
if possible ...... YES I AM BIASED AND
10. The half-time program supervisor for starting the at Risk Program in the Recreation
Dept. is important and I won't be supporting this additional staff at this time.
11. Until we have a total picture of what is happening at the librm~y in terms of
remodeling, refurbishing and/or expanding, I choose not to add additional
staff.
12. I'm open to supporting the Jazz Festival and to a lesser degree the Arts Festival.
Where did the funding for the Friday night. music on.the Mall come t~om and
how does this fit into the big picture.
13. Keep Jo. Co. Musetan funding at $3,000.
14. Sale and/or use of Peninsola property is important to both the city and the Elks Club.
I would hope discussions will be started in the very near future.
15. Marketing of the Urban Renewal property is a priority item for me.
16. Throughout my Council Campaign, I talked with citizens about and promised my
support for restructuring the bus and SEATS systems in the greater metropolitan
area of Johnson County. To this end, I would like to discuss the need for up
fi-ont dollars to fund ......a consultant....study ......whatever might need to be in
place.
17. Parking Fund needs to be replenished and cash accumulated for future ramp in the
near south-side. At this time, I am not interested in moving any more funds into
transit. The previous council placed a three year limit on the $90,000 transfer of
funds. At this time, I am no! interested in extending that commitment beyond
FY98.
18.. A policy to create a reserve fund for computer equipment (Information Service
replacement account.) seerns more than reasonable to me.
19. The City Plaza certainly needs work! I'd like to talk about funding when we do Cl~
discussions.
20. I'm ~omfortable with keeping the airport in its present location and making a capital
commitment for its renovation ........ the amount, over what period of time and how
do we fund are the major questions!!!!!
These are some of my thoughts going into budget discussions. Nothing is written in stone
nor are my feet planted in cement!!!!!! ! ! I look forward to hearing your positions and
ideas ............................. I'll study them in balmy Florida! See you Tuesday night. I should
be hack in the house about 2:30 that day if anyone wants to talk to me before the meeting.
Dee
Memorandum
To: Fellow Councilors
From: Dee Norton
Re: Budget Matters
Febmary 1,1996
As we agreed, I am sharing herewith some of my current thoughts about a few of
the budget issues which are before the Council:
1. Transit: I support the increase of the single-ride bus fare to .75 ceres. While I
earlier favored a $22 charge for a monthly pass, I would agree to $24 if it is desirable for
us to match the CorMville fee. I cert~. inly think we should retain some night service,
probably two carefully re-designed routes for whatever hours the survey suggests are most
essential.
2. Parldng: I support the changes we discussed last week which I understand
would generate some $150,000 additional revenue annually.
3. Human Rights: I think this activity needs some significant professional help in
addition to what is being proposed in the way of help with transcription.
2L CVB etc, I am leaning in favor of letting CVB have it's full allocation fi'om the
hotel/motel tax, to distribute as they see fit to the festivals and/or other activities. We
should then consider allocating other resources C in-kind" or $(General Fund?)) to
activities like the festivals, the Friday Night concerts, and the Johnson County Museum.
What criteria? How can the list of requests be kept to a reasonable number7
5. Sensitive Areas: I don't see anything in the budget for implementation of this
ordinance, yet most everyone has said additional help will be needed? What's to be done?
6. Airport: Can the FBO contribute more to this budget? Is an airport tax levy
a possibility? How about privatization?
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 29, 1996
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Police Grant - Community Oriented Policing Services
As you know, the Congress and President have been wrangling over the formula and other
means of distributing monies for use in local communities for additional police officere. We have
officially been awarded our grant of approximately $900,000 and the funds have been committed
from previously appropriated monies by Congress. This commitment is for three years. While
the Congress may be debating the use of a block grant formula and other means of distribution,
our grant according to U.S. Department of Justice officials is secure.
CC:
Chief of Police
Director of Finance
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 29, 1996
City Council
Stephen Arkins, City Manager
Summary of January 23, 1996, Budget Presentation by Boards, Commissions
and Other Agencies
Below is a summary of the estimated dollar impact of the requests by the boards/commissions
and other agencies as presented on January 23, 1996. It shows those dollar amounts that
are not currently included in the Fiscal Year 1997-99 Financial Plan.
Current Amount
in Budget
1. Airpert Commission $0
2. Human Rights Commission
- Paralegal 90
- Account Clerk $0
3. Senior Center Commission $0
- 1 staff member
4. Library Board - 1.25 FTE positions 90
5. Housing & Community Development 90
Commission
6. Broadband Telecommunications $0
Commission
7. Heritage Trees 90
8. Jazz Fest $5,000
9. Iowa Arts Fest $5,000
10. Convention & Visitors Bureau 9100,000
11. dohnson County Museum 93,000
Request from Annie Tucker for mediation $0
Amount Requested
but not included
in the Budget
$0
$43,630
$31,852
$42,883
$60,985
$50,000
90
$10,000
90
90
$10,000
92,000
$~,000
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 1, 1996
To: City Council
Fmm: City Manager
Re: Soccer Site Drainage Issue
The Department of Public Works has evaluated diverting the approximately 18 acres that currently
drain west across the Pleasant Valley Golf Course and sending it south to the drainage way that
exits the southwest corner of the Soccer Site. The cost of constructing a 24" pipe and associated
surface and roadway restoration will be in the range of $40,000 to $48,000. Diverting the
drainage by means of an open channel is not a good option because of the lack of available
slope (0.12% available verses 2.00% needed). The lack of available slope and ground cover also
limits the capacity of the proposed pipe. Therefore, it is important'to recognize that if the pipe
is constructed, it will only carry low flows. Excess flow can be expected to continue to travel west
across the bean field and golf course.
The Engineering Division maintains that the drainage patterns have not changed in the area and
as we know is subject to debate and disagreement. Runoff during mid and late summer of 1995
may have been higher than the same period in years past because the drainage area was freshly
graded rather than being covered with mature row crops. Over 1.2 miles of silt fence was
installed and a siltation basin constructed on the site to limit the impact of these grading ~.ctivities.
Our Engineering Division has recommended that before constructed remedies are considered,
the condition be monitored for another year. It is anticipated that as grass becomes established
on the site, flows will drop below predevelopment conditions.
It should be noted that diverting an additional 18 acres to the drainage way that exits the
southwest corner of the soccer site may negatively impact the Campbell Farm through which this
drainage way eventually flows. Mr. Campbell expressed concerns to me back in 1989 dudrig
construction of the Ouffall Sewer. Mr. Campbell complained of drainage problems created by
construction of the golf course and wanted to be assured that we were not adding flow to the
drainage way. Therefore, any diversion of flow should be carefully evaluated to insure that we
are not satisfying one individual only to create a problem with another.
CC:
Rick Fosse
Chuck Schmadeke
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 1, 1996
To: State Legislative Delegation
From: City Manager
Re: Senate File 2071-Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
Upon review of this legislation, I would like to offer to you my support for this idea. Traditionally
these types of commissions can produce thoughtful and often very indepth studies of pertinent
governmental issues. I understand the history of such a commission in Iowa is not particularly
glamorous and can lead to some skepticism on the not only necessity but possible success of
such a commission. I believe with the proper agenda we could reinvigorate such a commission.
I believe it would particularly be helpful to local governments.
Iowa City was recently chosen to participate in a network of cities created by the Federal
Congressional Budget Office (CBO). With the Unfunded Mandates Act we will be called upon to
comment on behalf of municipalities in Iowa to the Congressional Budget Office about pertinent
legislative issues. In tum the CBO will provide this information to Congress with their analysis.
We were flattered to have been chosen and believe we can help in making the case for the
impact of mandates on tocal governments. I mention this specifically in that it appears the
Federal government is choosing to reach out and seek first hand expertise on these issues. A
commission such as the Iowa ACIR might also be a helpful tool. I encourage you to give this
proposal your serious consideration.
cc: City Council
Iowa League of Cities
FILED JAN g 3 1995
BY COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMEN
(SUCCESSOR TO SS8 2042)
Passed Senate, Date Passed House, Date
Vote: Ayes Nays Vote: Ayes Nays
Approved
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An Act creating an advisory commission on intergovernmental
relations, specifying its membership and its powers and
duties, providing fo~ other properly related matters, and
p~oviding an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
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Section 1. NEW SECTION. 28J.1 FINDINGS AND OBJECTIVES.
The general assembly finds that there is a need for an
intergouernmental body to study and report on the following:
Current pattern of local governmental structure.
Powers and functions of local governments, including
fiscal powers.
Existing, necessary, and desirable relationships among
governments and the state.
Necessary and desirable allocation of state and local
and desirable roles of the state as the
government systems.
6. Special problems in interstate areas facing their
general local governments, interstate regional units, and
areawide bodies.
The studies, where possible, shall be conducted in
conjunction with studies of commissions on
relations of other states.
Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 28J.2
MEMBERSHIP.
intergovernmental
COMMISSION CREATED --
1. An Iowa advisory commission on intergovernmental
relations is created.
2. The membership of the commission shall be:
a. Four elected or appointed state officers, four elected
or appointed county officers, four elected or appointed city
officers, four elected or appointed officers of school
corporations, and one member or staff member of a regional
council of governments established under chapter 28H,
appointed by the governor.
b. Two state senators appointed by the majority leader of
the senate.
c. Two state
representatives appointed by the speaker of
the house of representatives.
3. In making all appointments, consideration shall be
given to gender, race, or ethnic representation, population
and demographic
geographic
sections 69
4. The
designated
for a term
factors, and representation of different
regions. All appointments shall comply with
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initial chairperson of the commission shall be
by the governor from among the commission members
of one year. Subsequent chairpersons shall be
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8 of one year. A vice chairperson may be elected by the
9 commission from among its membership for a one-year term. In
10 case of the absence or disability of the chairperson and vice
11 chairperson, the members of the commission shall elect a
12 temporary chairperson by a majority vote of those members who
13 are present and voting.'
14 5. The members shall be appointed to two-year staggered
15 terms ~nd the terms shall commence on February 1 of the year
16 of apRointmento If a vacancy occurs, a successor shall be
17 appointed to serve the unexpired term. If a member ceases to
18 be an officer or employee of the governmental unit or agency
19 which qualifies the person for membership on the commission, a
20 vacancy exists and a successor shall be appointed in the same
21 manner and subject to the same qualifications as the original
22 appointment to serve the unexpired term.
23 6. Of the members who are county officers appointed by the
24 governor, not more than two shall be members of the same
25 political party. Of the members appointed by the majority
26 leader of the senate and the speaker of the house of
27 representatives, not more than one from each house shall be a
28 member of the same political party.
29 7. A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum.
30 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 28J.3 POWERS AND DUTIES.
31 The commission shall:
32 1. Engage in activities and make studies and
33 investigations as necessary or desirable to accomplish the
34 purposes specified in section 28J.~.
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universities, state, local, and federal
and consulting organizations.
3. Review the recom~endations of national
studying federal, state, and local government
and problems and assess their possible application to this
state.
4. Carry out studies and investigations
intergovernmental problems
legislative council.
Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 28J.4
1. The commission shall meet
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commissions
relationships
relating to
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and relations as
ORGANIZATIONS -- MEETINGS.
quarterly and at other times
but only the commission
or recommendation of a
as necessary. The commission may hold public hearings on
matters within its purview.
2. The commission may establish committees as it deems
advisable and feasible, whose membership shall include at
least one member of the commission,
may take final action on a proposal
committee.
3. The commission is not an agency as defined in, or for
the purpose of, chapter 17A.
4. All meetings of the commission or a committee
established by the commission at which public business is
discussed or formal action is taken, shall comply with the
requirements of chapter 21.
NEW SECTION. 28J.5 STAFF -- FACILITIES --
Sec. 5.
EXPENSES.
1. The
commission and
committees established by the
commission may accept technical and operational assistance
from the staff of the legislative service bureau and the
legislative fiscal bureau, other state or federal agencies,
units of local governments, or any other public or private
source. The directors of the legislative service bureau and
the legislative fiscal bureau may assign professional,
technical, legal, clerical, or other staff, as necessary and
1 authorized by the legislative council for continued operation
2 of the commission. However, the technical and operational
3 assistance shall be provided within existing appropriations
4 made to or with existing resources of the legislative service
5 bureau and legislative fiscal bureau to carry out their powers
6 and duties.
7 2. The legislative council may also provide available fa-
8 cilities and equipment as requested by the commission.
9 3. The members of the commission are entitled to reim-
10 bursement for travel and other necessary expenses incurred in
11 the performance of official duties. Each member may also be
12 eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.
13 The expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated pursuant to
14 section 2.12.
15 Sec. 6. NEW SECTION. 28J.6 REPORTS.
16 Th~ commission shall submit an annual report of its
17 findings and recommendations to the governor, president of the
18 senate, speaker of the house, and the majority and minority
19 leaders of each house, and make the report available to
20 Legislators upon request. The report shall also be made
21 available to the public.
22 Sec. 7. NEW SECTION. 28J.7 INFORMATION.
23 The commission may request from any state agency or
24 official the information and assistance as needed to perform
25 the duties of the commission. A state agency or official
26 shall furnish the information or assistance requested within
27 the authority and resources of the state agency or official.
28 This section does not require the production or opening of any
29 public record which is required by law to be kept
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31 Sec. 8. NEW SECTION. 28J.8 FUTURE REPEAL.
32 This chapter is ~epealed effective July 1, 2002.
33 EXPLANATION
34 This bill creates an Iowa advisory commission on
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membership and powers and duties as the Iowa ACIR had under
the statute which was repealed on July 1, 1995.
The Iowa advisory commission on intergovernmental relations
has a membership of 21 persons. The members are selected as
follows: four elected or appointed state officers; four
elected or appointed city officers; four elected or appointed
county officers; four elected or appointed officers of school
corporations; and one representative of a regional council of
governments established under chapter 28H, all appointed by
the governor. In addition, two state senators shall be
appointed by the majority leader of the senate and two state
representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives. Members representing the general assembly
and the counties are to be divided equally between the
political parties. All appointees are to be chosen giving
consideration to population, gender, race, demography, and
geography of the state. The commission is charged with the
study of patterns, powers, and functions of local governments,
existing and desirable relationships between local governments
and the state, necessary and desirable allocation of fiscal
resources, special problems among local, regional, state and
interstate governments, and necessary and desirable roles of
the state as the creator of local governmental systems.
A sunset or repealer provision effective July 1, 2002, is
included.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 1, 1996
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit
Recent Operational Changes - Update
It has been 2 1/2 years since the formation of the Department of Parking & Transit. In addition
to merging Parking and Transit operations, Transit Equipment (the repair and maintenance of the
buses) was transferred from Equipment Maintenance to Transit in April of 1995. These changes
have allowed the department to achieve operational economies.
The combination of the three areas has allowed supervisors to be assigned to cover areas
outside their assigned division. Supervisors are cross trained in the operation of the various
divisions and scheduled to work in more than one. This has allowed the department to eliminate
one supervisory position in the Transit division,
Moving bus maintenance to Transit has resulted in a lower per hour shop rate. This was
achieved by reducing overhead. A savings of over 10% in shop labor rate was achieved.
Additional savings have been achieved in bus repair parts. This has not been at the expense of
operator or passenger safety or comfort. FY95 bus parts were $50,000 below FY94, a 19.7%
decrease. Additional savings will be reflected in the FY96 parts budget as inventory is reduced.
Inventory is being reduced on parts for buses that are scheduled to be replaced in the near, 2
to 3 years, future. Additional reductions are being made as past parts usage is evaluated.
At the direction of Council Transit established a new route in FY95. the East Side Loop. This
route ran as an experimental full time run for six months in FY95 and became a permanent half
time run in FY96. As a result of the savings achieved by eliminating a supervisor and reductions
in bus maintenance this was achieved without any additional budget authorization.
The best measure of the operating efficiency of the Transit division are the yearly operating
statistics. In FY95 there were 50,321 fewer passenger trips and buses were operated 717
additional hours. A slight decrease in ridership and an increase in operating hours would be
expected to result in a decrease in operating efficiency; however, due to the changes in
operations the following reductions were achieved:
Operating cost per hour reduced $4.08 per hour to $44.70
Average cost per ride reduced from $1.58 to $1.53
Operating deficit per passenger reduced from $1.14 to $1.09
Fare box to expense ratio increase from 28% to 29%.
ba'~T~eraos~
CITY OF.IO WA CITY
Date: February 1, 1996
To: Steve Arkins, City Manager
From: Ron Logsden, Transit Manager
Re: Ridership Statistics
Attached you will find the ridership statistics by route that you requested. Although the
reports covers only a two week time period, the numbers appear to be fairly
representative of the ridership throughout the year.
If you have any questions, would like further information, or would like the numbers in a
different format, please let me know.
NIGHT ROUTE RIDERSHIP
Page I
1116196 1117196 1118196 1119196 1122/96 1123196' 1124196: 1128196 1129196;Avera_ge
Oakcrest
7:00 19' 19 ? ..... 22 ..... ~2'~- ~-~_.~i__-2_0_-.-_- ~-1'~' __~--'~2~
' 8i00 .... 1~ ..... 12 -.~ ~ -~_ ~---~_0_ i'--' .'~2~0;~'.~_~ i-_--_ ........._20_ .....1_8_ .....~1~0 ....._17_
9:00- -9' "lb'? 10 15,? 23. 22- 20 16
10io~) 3~ ......~'? ....... ~ .......~,'? ..........~Y' ....~---~o ....~
TOTAL ...... ~49~' .....~- - 0! -- ~ ....... ~:1 ...... 0' 84 64 7:'1 ......~-~
Towncrest
7:30 '14-
- -~::~0 3
9:30 9
10:30 4
TOTAL 30 41
.N: D~odge
7:00. ~' 7'
-~ ....... 9-: ........8~- .... 11 .... 1-~:, ......~ ..... -1'~'
5.? 1. 6~? 3! 4, 10 5
O. 28 33: O; 30~ 47 54 38
71
.... _8:00 6 12 5,
9:00 5 8 7'
10:00 4 9 6
8~ 6~ 12, 11
7 3 9 6
8 8, 5 6
7 2 12 6
5 13 7
TOTAL 21
Broadway
7:30 14 20 8' 7 {8' 16 -~ -~' -
8.30 17' 14 9 14~ 15 17 .... 18"
9:30 11' ~ -~ ..... 10' ' ~ ...... ~-- -'~-' --
' 10':3(~' 4 3 ~ 3' 6 7 -- 5
19 - ~8 29 39 - '-~7 ........ 30
15 15 14
9 ......~ ~6'
13 12 10
2 7' 5
TOTAL 46 45 39 34 48 4934 39 52 43
Manville
7-15 8 '-~-- - 11 '5' - -~-~ 15 ..... ~ 3 13 7
'~:~,~ .....~' ~-- ' 6 ..... ~ ....4 .... 5 ......~- ....6 ..... 3 '- '
9:1 "5' 5 .... '5 i LL--.
10:15 2 3 4 5 2 6. 3 3 3 4
TOTAL
Westwind
6:30 23 20 17' 19
7:30 10 10 16 18
8:30 9 16 38 7
9:30 9 11 14 6
10.30 0 5 7 3
TOTAL 51 62 92' 53
Lakeside
6:45 ' 3 9 13' 21'
7:45 'J~' 36' 1,~' '16'
8:45 10 12 10i 12
9:45 4 4' 12 9;
;rOTAL 30 65 50 58
Rochester
715 7 6 8 9
8:15
9:1~
10:15 3 3
TOTAL 19 22 21 14
TOTAL 18 12 22 19 17 34 12
Court Hill
6:45' {8 10 12 10 § ? 19 14' 13 1~
7:45' 5 6 2 4 8 6 8 6' 6 6
3 1 2 1 3 8 6 7 7 4
:~ .... :~ ~25' ' ~3' - :~f ....... ~1-" 38 ..... 38 ...... ~ ..... 2~
-- lC~
14
14~
8
73
62
17 21 35 33
11 10 15 24
11 9 17
9 10 7 14
5 7 0
37 57 73 88
23
14
15
10
4
64
16 21 5 12 9 ~2
1~" ' ~7 .... {~:- 1~
~2' 1~ ~ ~
{~" 1~ 1~' 13' ' 2~ ......
73 68' 44' 48 -5~' -~4
3 9 8 8 5 7
1(~' 6' ' ~ 2' 5' 8
4'? "-' ~" 8 O -~
'--1 ' 5' - -1' ' ~' 4 2
18 20''' 21' lC~ 23 26
Page 1
Saturday Route Ridership
1/20/96. 1/27/96 1/20/96. 1/27/96
Oakcrest ....... Townc~e~t ---
6:15 a~. ' 2 ..... ~ ..... ~:~0 a.m 2 -- 4
7:00 2 2 7:30 3 5
~:00 ...... ,{ ..... 1~) ............ 8~3-0- .........8 .......
9:00' 8- 13 .......... 9i30 .... -9--- §
10:00 3 '22- 10.30 3-' -
11:00 12' 23 . 1!:3_0__ · !!i .... 7_
_12_:00__p..m i ._ 9_~ ~1_81 ...... .12:30 p.m. 17 10
1:00 10 28 '1:37 .......
2:00· 13' ~'~ ............~:§0 ....
3:00 19 20. 3:30, 18 14
4:00 12 23 4:30, 17 11
5:00 17 21 5:30: 15: 10
6:00 6 14 6:30- 13 13
7:00 14 19
N. Dodge
6:15 a.m. 2 5
7:00~ ' ~ .... ~3 .........
8:00' ' ';~-
9:00 5
10:00' g
11:00 9
12:00 _pm. 17
1:00 13
2:00 5
3:00' 11
4:00 6
5:00 12'
6:00 17
7'00 3
iBroadw~y~ . '-~
6:30 a.m '1 .... ~
7:30 3 5
6 8:30 6
4
8
34
13
8
9
8
16
10
0
10:30 11' ' 1'~
11:30 9 18
1230pro. 10 17
1:30 27 21
2:30 27- 30
3:30" - 32 3g
5:30 18' ' 16
- 6:30 8 3
lVlanvlJle ......... ~our~ H~I
6.30 a.m. 0 4 6:45 a.m. 2 2
7:15 2 3 7 45 4 3
8:15 8 8 8:45 3 6
9:15 6 6 9:45 8 5
10:15 4 7 10:45 4 9
11:15 10 11 11-45 2 13
12:15 .p.m. 6 10 12:45 _p.m. 17 11
1:15 7 6 1:45 7
2.15 4 7 2:45 16
3:15 7 13 3:45' 14 16
4:15 7 8 4:45' 13
5 15 6 3 5:45 16 9
6.15 5 6 6:45 7 4
Page
Saturday Route Ridership
Mall
6:15 a.m'. ~' '
7:00 5
8:00 2
9:00 13
10:00 18
li:~b' 1~' '
l_2~00~p._m_:..- 13
2 6:45 a.m. I 4
3' 8:45, 6 7
9:45! ~-' 7
8
13 10:45. 9 7
29 11:45, 16= 6
20 12:45 p.m. ! 91 ____~8_
1:00 10 17 1:45 18
~iOO 2'1' 1~ ...........~!~T ~§'--
3:00 12 24 3:45 10
4:00 6 20 4:45 6
.... 5:00 ..... 6 ..... 1-3 ............ ~:4-~ ~'
6:00
7:00
12
Plain View ' westwlnd~
6:00 a.m. 3 3 '6:30 a]-~.- ' 6 g
7:15 4 8 7:30. 5 ,{
8:15 ~ 6 ...... 6i~)- '~' ' -~
9:1-~' '4' '~ ........ ~:3~ ..... 1§- '14
10
15 11:30: 9' 13
11:15 6
1:15 5 1~ ' - ~:3~' '~' -1~
~:~ 1~ 13' 2-.' ~0 1~ 2-4
3:1~ ~' ~ ~:~b 1i 1~'
4:15 10 6 4:30 21 11
5:15 4 12 5:30 16 23
6:15 10 9 6 30 8 15
Rochester Lakeside
6:00 a.m. 3 I '6:15 ~n~. ' 4'
7-15 8 7 6:45 2
8 15 6 10 7:45' 13
9 15 4 3 8'45 10
10:15 6 14 9:45 22 3
11:15 8 8 ..... 1-0:~5; ~b 2{)
.12:_1~ p~-n~'. . _9_'~ 1~, ....... ' 1~:~; ....
1 15 21. 12 ~12:45_p_.m.:' 21 21
2.15 7 1;~' 1:45 ~' ' 1~
3:15 17 12 ~:4~ 1~' 2~
4'15 11 7 3:45 33 26'
5 15 23 9 4:4,~' 15 6
6.15 8 17 5:45 27 23
6.45 10 26
Page 2
Saturday Route Ridership
Hawkeye 7th Avenue
6:45 a.m. 13' lb 6:30 a.m. - .... ~ ..... ~-
~:4~ ~' 1~- .... ~:~' ' 3' -~
~:45' '~(~' 2'~ §"~' 6' {~
- ~:45 --- ~- .... 2"~ .............. 9:~'~ .... ~ .... ~
10:45 25 25 10:15, 4 6
11:45 18 22 11:15. 9 15
.12:_45 I~.~.
1:45
2:45
4:45
5:45.
6:45 ~
.3_3. :31 ........ 12:~15_p_m_ ~___ 3 6
34 25 1:15, 13- 10
23 25 2:t5i 6 3
31 29 3:15 5 3
18 27 4:15. 4 9
24. 31 5:15! 5 3
16; 49~ i6:15j 1, 5
Page 3
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 1, 1996
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr ~
GIS/Mapping Presentation
The Board of Supervisors will be having a GIS (Geographical
Information System) demonstration at 10:30 Tuesday, February 6.
Dr. Rushton will be making the presentation and the City has been
invited to attend. You may recall getting information on this
project from Dan Hudson last week during your conference Board
meeting. If you're interested in attending give me a call at 356-
5041.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
revised 2/7/96
Date:
February 7, 1996
To:
Mayor and City Council
From: City Clerk
Re:
Council Work Session, January 23, 1996 - 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi Novick presiding. Council present: Novick, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Fosse, Milkman, Shank, O'Neil,
Meisel, Yucuis, Shaffer, Craig. Tapes: 96-12, Side 2; 96-14, All; 96-15, All.
Meeting transcriptions are available In City Clerk's office upon request.
CONFERENCE BOARD VOTING:
Reel 96-12, Side 2
City Attorney Woito clarified the voting by conference board. Woito explained the state code
provides that each unit of the voting for the conference board (which is made up of the county,
city and school board) has one vote. The majority of the members of the particular unit present
constitutes the vote of that unit.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Reel 96-12, Side 2
The following boards and commissions presented information to Council as follows:
Airport Commission: Howard Horan, Ron O'Neil.
Human Rights Commission: Alison Ames Galstead, Diane Martin, Osha Gray Davidson, Human
Rights Coordinator Shank, Asst. City Manager Helling.
Senior Center Commission: Mary Kathryn Wallace, Terri Miller, Sr. Center Director Meisel.
Library Board of Trustees: Charles Traw, Susan Craig, City Manager Atkins.
Housing & Community Development Commission: Linda Murray, Community Develop-
Broadband Telecommunications Commission:
Heritage Trees: Cecil Kuenzli, Kate Klaus.
Johnson County Museum: Laurie Robinson.
Jazz Festival: Mark Ginsberg.
Iowa Arts Fast: Liz Dueland.
Convention & Visitors Bureau: Wendy Ford.
ment Coordinator Milkman.
Steven Hoch, Cordell Jeppsen, City Manager
Atkins, Asst. City Manager Helling.
COUNCIL TIME:
Reel 96-14, Side 2
1. Kubby asked Council Members to consider the idea of family bus passes.
2
In response to Kubby, Atkins stated he will prepare information regarding Police
Department $410,000 computer upgrade.
Kubby asked if Council's consideration of transit monthly passes and night service will be
scheduled for further discussion at an informal Council discussion. Arkins stated staff will
prepare a range of options for Council to consider and to present to the public.
Thornberry requested from Kubby a copy of her Internet reports regarding transit.
Vanderhoef requested information regarding nighttime ridership figures after 8:00 p.m.
Kubby noted she is sponsoring a transit teach-in, February 4, Rec Center.
Baker requested staff prepare information regarding budget implications of adding a half-
time or three-quarter time human rights staff position.
Norton asked when Council will be able to talk about specific budget issues. Kubby
suggested Council Members write memos to other Council Members addressing those
issues prior to the February 7 work session. Karr reminded Council Members to keep her
informed regarding their schedule.
Annie Huntington Tucker requested that Council provide monies in the City Attorney's
budget to pay for mediation of disputes in the community.
Meeting adjourned 10:15 p.m.
City of Io va City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
2, 1996
To:
City Council
From: City
Re: Council
Session, January 23, 1996 - 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Naomi Novick Council present:
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Atkins, Helli
Meis;l, Yucuis, ~haffer, Craig. T~I~: 96-12, Side
~eoe~ I~EgRt;aNn~; r 'BP;',~; avr;~vNa iGI;b'~ CIty
N. Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Karr, Fosse, Milkman, Shank, O'Neil,
96-14, All; 96-15, All.
office upon request.
Reel 96-12, Side 2
City Attorney Woito clarified the voting
provides that each unit ~
city and school board) has one vote.
constitutes the vote of that unit.
b~)ard. Woito explained the state code
board (which is made up of the county,
of the members of the particular unit present
REPORTS FROM
DN~
Reel 96-12, Side 2
The following boards and
to Council as f. ollows:
Airport Commission:
Human Rights Commi
Senior Center Commi
Library Board of Tr~
Housing & Comm~
Heritage
Johnson
Jazz
Iowa
Ron O'Neil.
Alison Ames Galstead,
Rights Coordinator Shank,
Mary Kathryn Wallace, Terri
Charles Traw, Susan Craig, City
Development Commission:
Commission:
Cecil Kuenzli, Kate Klaus.
Museum: Lori Robinson.
Mark Ginsberg.
Fest: Liz Dueland.
& Visitors Bureau: Wendy Ford.
merit
Steven Hoch,
Atkins, Asst.
. Osha Gray Davidson, Human
City Manager Helling.
Sr. Center Director Meisel.
Atkins.
/lurray, Community Develop-
Milkman.
y Manager
lanager Helling.
COUNCIL TIME:
96-14, Side 2
1. Kubby asked Council Members to consider the idea of family bus
City of Iowa .City
MEMORANDUM
Date; February 1, 1996
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Department of Planning and Community Development
Re: Design of First Avenue reconstruction, D Street to Muscatine Ave. ~'~/
Rick Fosse, Karin Frenklin and I will meet with you at your February 13 work session to discuss
the recommended design for the reconstruction of First Avenue between D Street and
Muscatine Avenue. Attached is a staff report Rick and I sent you in December which led to
your decision to go with a three-lane design on First Avenue, with four lanes at the intersection
with Muscatine Avenue. Rick, Kann, and I will update you on the status of federal funding for
this project, and the timing of the construction of Hy-Vee's new store.
Contact me at 356-5252 if you have any questions.
cc: Steve Atkins
Kadn Franklin
Rick Fosse
ac~-I
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
November 30, 1995
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Planning & Community Development
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
Re:
Justification for Proposed Design of First Avenue reconstruction, D Street to
Muscatine Avenue
We will meet with you at your December 4 work session to present our recommended design for
the reconstruction of First Avenue between D Street and Muscatine Avenue. This is the
reconstruction project being done in conjunction with the new Hy-Vee store on the former site of
Towncrest Trailer Court. As part of the conditional zoning agreement, the developer will be
contributing $30,000 to the First Avenue reconstruction project. The existing pavement width of
33 feet is inadequate for projected traffic conditions with the new Hy-Vee store, primarily due to
the lack of separate lanes for left-turning vehicles.
Our initial intention was to design a reconstruction to a four-lane roadway, with five lanes at the
intersection with Muscatine Avenue. This would add an additional through lane of street capacity
in each direction and maintain the turn lane at the Muscatine Avenue intersection. This would
result in a pavement width of 47 feet, with approximately 59 feet at the intersection with
Muscatine Avenue. This design is predicated on accommodating projected traffic volumes for the
20-30 year life span of the reconstructed pavement.
We have also evaluated an alternative design of two through lanes with a center turn lane, with
a dedicated right turn lane at the intersection with Muscatine Avenue. This design results in a
pavement width of 37 feet, with 48 feet at the intersection. We are now prepared to recommend
this design over the four-lane design for the following reasons:
The alternative design will provide an improvement in traffic service on First Avenue for
existing and short-range future traffic volume conditions.
The alternative design requires less right-of-way and may be cheaper to construct due to
less pavement.
The alternative design allows 15 trees within the right-of-way to be saved over the four-
lane design.
4. The alternative design has a lower projected accident rate.
The alternative design is consistent with what may be the only realistic design of the First
Avenue corridor between Muscatine Avenue and Bradford Street. This section of the First
Avenue corridor has been identified by the City Council for reconstruction in FY98 or
2
FY99. Although subject to reprioritization by the City Council, this is a severely capacity-
constrained corridor and we believe you will want to consider reconstruction in the short-
range future. A four-lane design in this section of First Avenue would require additional
right-of-way, the possible relocation of at least three residences, and require the removal
of 11 trees.
The alternative design is consistent with what may be the only realistic design of First
Avenue when it requires reconstruction between D Street and Rochester Avenue.
The negative aspect of the alternative (three-lane) design is that we cannot be assured it will
accommodate future long.range traffic growth in the First Avenue corridor, The alternative design
would establish First Avenue with projected capacity constraints, similar to what Council has
established on Kirkwood Avenue and Summit Street. Although this has the benefit of limiting
traffic volume on First Avenue, It will produce more congested conditions than the four-lane
design, and may lead to cut-through traffic on local streets in adjacent residential neighborhoods,
The three-lane design does, however, provide improvement in traffic capacity over the existing
roadway configuration.
We are considering the two alternative designs to be approximately equal with respect to the
impact on pedestrians and bicyclists. Most bicyclists in this corddot will not be comfortable riding
in the street, With either design we will provide an 8' sidewalk on the east side of the street that
bi~;~clists can use, which we would expect to continue further north and south as additional
segments of First Avenue are reconstructed, Traffic signal accommodations for pedestrians will
be maintained at the intersection of First Avenue and Muscatine Avenue.
Attached are diagrams showing the two alternative designs. Bring any questions you have to the
December 4 work session, We will need concurrence regarding this matter so that we can
proceed with design and stay on track with Iowa DOT's letting schedule. This project will be let
bv Iowa DOT because of the use of federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. Feel
free to give one of us a call if you have any questions prior to the meeting.
CO:
City Manager
Director of Planning & Community Development
Director of Public Works
Attachments
Icoog~lUSidesg.mrno
F STREET
T
'o MU.$'CATINE AVE
F STREET
MUSCATI~VE AVE
JCCOG
memo
Date: February 2, 1996
To: Iowa City City Council
From: Jeff Davidson ~
Re: Follow-up information on Highway 965 extension issue-
At your January 29 work session you indicated you would like the following information so that
you can come to closure on the preferred alignment for the extension of Highway 965.
Evaluation summary for east and west alignment alternatives.
o Map showing all alternative alignments evaluated,
o Sur~mary of growth area boundary issues from the Director of Planning and Community
Development,
Please let me know if you need anything else pertaining to this issue. Our next discussion is
scheduled for your work session on February 13.
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Rick Fosse
Iowa Highway 965 Extension. Iowa Higtneay I to U.S. Highway 6
Location Study Report
SUMMARY
The foregoing analysis provides detailed information on the characteristics of each final alternative.
To select a preferred route, consideration should be given to the functional and traffic service needs
in this corridor, as well as the impacts of constructing each alternative.
The most significant differences between the East and West Alternatives are summarized as follows.
West Alternative
·
·
·
0
4.79 Miles in Length
Estimated Construction Cost - $8,167,000
40 mph Design Speed at One Location; 50 mph for Remainder
Adds ½ Mile for Trips Into and Out of the Metropolitan Area
Would Displace One More Home Than the East Alternative
Would Require an Estimated 23 Cross-Road Culvem, Compared to 18 for the East
Alternative
Would Impact About 1.4 More Acres of Wetland Than Would the East Alternative
Would Impact 5 More Acres of Prime Farmland Than Would the East Alternative
Would Impact About 3 More Acres of Steep or Critical Slopes Than Would the East
Alternative
East Alternative
4.70 Miles in Length
Estimated Construction Cost - $8,882,000
50 mph Design Speed
Crosses U.S. 218 in a~Area Requiring Major Embankmenu and a Longer Bridge Than
West Alternative
Would Impact 2 More Acres &Woods and Fragment One More Large Wooded Tract Than
Would the West Alternative
Would Have More Diagonal Serefences of Farm Property
Would Be More Compatible With Land-Use Planning in the Area
~jo~r~t. rrrtx 15 November 1995
:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 2, 1996 /
To: City Council
From: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community DevelopfzzP.,.[3~[ '~'- '
Re: Hwy. 965 Alignment
The discussion of the proper alignment for the future extension of Hwy. 965 directly relates to
issues involving Iowa City's adopted growth policy. In 1993, the City Council adopted a growth
area boundary which was based on watersheds and defined the area that could be served by
municipal sewer through a gravity system. A gravity system is the most efficient way to provide
sewer service from both an energy usage and equipment cost perspective. Watersheds facilitate
the use of a gravity system. The adopted growth area anticipates full development of the
properties within its boundaries plus approximately 700 acres north of 1-80. The area is based
on planned extensions of the sanitary sewer collection system and upgrades to the south sewer
plant.
We know that the extension of streets and sewers provides basic services to support
development. The City's decision to put those facilities in place, or not, has a significant impact
on the ease with which development can take place, and therefore the pressures a Council will
feel from development interests. This is clearly demonstrated by the construction of Scott
Boulevard in east Iowa City and the Southeast Intemeptor which has facilitated development in
east and southeast Iowa City.
The question before the Council is whether to endorse the east or west alignment of the
extension of Hwy. 965. The east alignment is clearly most consistent with the adopted growth
area, Construction along this alignment will encourage some development interest west of the
road, but it will not have the impact of the west alignment. The west alignment will push or draw
development west of the existing corporate boundaries and the west boundary of the adopted
growth area. We recognize that development pressures exist in this area, regardless of the
construction of this road, and these pressures have been fueled by the presence of Weber
School. In other words, the Council will experience pressures for development in this area
regardless of the extension of Hwy. 965. However, the choice of the westerly alignment for this
read can only add to those development pressures. Consideration of this alignment will require,
at some time, significant change in your adopted growth policy. That may be a decision for this
Council, or some future Council; however, I firmly believe it will be a decision that will need to be
made sooner rather than later if the westerly alignment is chosen.
In considering an amendment to the growth policy, we need to look at the consequences of such
a decision. The current westerly boundary of the growth area is based on watershed limits and
the current corporate limit. The watershed in this part of the City falls east of the current corporate
limits. At the time the growth policy was being developed the decision was made to extend the
growth area slightly further west to include the current corporate limits. If our policy is to change,
a new growth area line west of the current corporate limits would be needed; the logical location
of that line becomes the question. If the watershed concept continues to be used as a basis for
our decisions regarding growth, the next watershed limit is approximately two miles west of the
current City limit. An arbitrary line, such as the proposed extension of Hwy. 965, is a possible
delineation; however, it becomes very difficult to argue against further development to the west
with access to the west in place.
Another consideration when reviewing this policy is the requisite extension of services west as
development occurs. The services involved include the entire package of municipal services
police, fire, snow removal, refuse pickup, etc.- and water and sewer service. A consequence of
extension of the growth area further west is likely to be an accelerated need for the Southwest
Interceptor sewer. This is a multi-million dollar capitol project which has been programmed for
sometime beyond our current 7-year Capital Improvements Program. If development accelerates
on the west side and extends beyond our existing growth area, we can reasonably anticipate the
need to construct this sewer, which involves a river crossing, sooner than originally anticipated.
The Southwest Interceptor addresses the collection aspects of sanitary sewer improvements but
does not address the issue of treatment. As indicated above, our growth policy anticipates
planned collection improvements and planned upgrades to the sewage treatment plant. Expansion
of our projected growth area could include an unanticipated need for further upgrades to the plant.
Capital projects for sanitary sewer are historically paid for by the ratepayers
Amendment of our growth policy is not impossible or necessarily imprudent. However, it is very
important that the Council be aware of some of the potential consequences of such an
amendment and that the decision that you make anticipates these consequences and plans for
their resolution. If the Council wishes to pursue a growth policy amendment, options can be
developed to plan for additional growth in the area and program the capital projects.
cc: Steve Atkins
Jeff Davidson
.r'm
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 31, 1996 ,,
To: City Manager and City Council ,/'
From: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning and Community Devel~'~/V~
Re: IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000 Update
The IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000 process began in 1994 with the formation of citizen task forces
who were charged with envisioning the future of Iowa City. Their vision, with input from various
City boards and commissions and members of the public, was adopted by the Council in 1995
and is the document IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000. Currently, the Planning Department
administrative staff is working with the vision statements to draft a new Comprehensive Plan,
including policy positions and implementation strategies. Task force members will be given an
opportunity to review this work before the Plan is forwarded to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. (The process of adoption of a comprehensive plan includes review and
recommendation by the Commission before final adoption by the Council.)
In addition'to the city-wide policy work, we have divided the City into eight planning districts,
incorporating both developed and undeveloped areas of the City and the long-range growth area.
Our goal is to eventually complete studies for each district with the plans for the districts rooted
in the principles of the adopted vision statement. For example, the IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000
document envisions the preservation of existing neighborhoods and the creation of new
neighborhoods which embody the diversity of our city. As we approach planning for undeveloped
property in the various planning districts we will focus on the creation of new neighborhoods
which will include varying housing types and densities and small commercial areas to serve the
residential development.
The Urban Planning Division Staff has begun the planning process for one district -- the South
Area. They have undertaken the basic research and background work and are now talking with
property owners and neighborhood associations to derive general input on what residents and
owners wish to see for their area in the future. The staff will develop various land use scenarios
for the district and then go back to the associations and owners for further input before the district
plan is incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan. If this format for public participation is
su(~cessful, we will use it in all the planning district studies.
All of the work on the Comprehensive Plan is being done by existing City staff. We are also
including extensive public participation in the development of the plan. Consequently, this project
will take some time to complete. We expect to have a plan document to the Council by the end
of this calendar year. That plan will include the vision statements, policy positions,
implementation strategies, background data, and the South Area study. The plan will project
completion of planning district studies for the remainder of the City on a timeline. Separate from
the plan, but closely associated with it, will be an annual action plan to be used by the staff and
the City Council to help the community meet the goals of the vision statements.
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Because one of the most important parts of a community's comprehensive plan is the knowledge
'and involvement of its citizenry, we have contracted with Design Ranch to complete an illustrated
brochure of the IOWA CITY: BEYOND 2000 vision statements. This brochure will be distributed
in the City utility bills and through community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce.
As we work through this planning process, I will update the Council periodically on our progress.
Please call me if you have any questions.
CC:
Jeff Davidson
Bob Miklo
Planning and Zoning Commission
Task Force Members
JCCOG
memo
Date: February 1, 1996
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Transportation Planner '/~'~/
Joe Fowler, Director, Dept. of Parking & Transit
Re: Survey information requested on alternatives available for night service transit riders.
At the City Council's direction, on Tuesday, January 30, 1996, the JCCOG Transportation
Planning Division conducted a survey of all Iowa City Transit night mutes departing downtown
Iowa City between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. A total of 233 bus dders were
interviewed, representing 100% of the persons using Iowa City Transit between 7:00 p.m. and
10:00 p.m. on January 30. Each person boarding the bus was asked the following question:
"If there were no Iowa City Transit service after 7:00 p.m., which one
of the following alternatives would you use to make your tdp?"
The following tables summarize the survey results. We have all of the data for each individual
route, so if you would like any additional breakdown of the information, we should be able to
produce it with no problem.
Table 1
Iowa City Transit Total 7:00 p,m.-10:00 p.m.
Night Ridership by Route
1130196
Route # of Percentage of
Passengers Total
Oakcrest 60 26
North Dodge 18 8
Manville 16 7
Rochester 16 7
Court Hill 16 7
Towncrest 33 14
Westwinds 19 8
Broadway 28 12
Lakeside 27 11
Total 233 100
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Table 2
"If there were no Iowa City Transit service after 7:00
p.m., which one of the following alternatives would
you use to make your trip?"
Combined All Routes/All Trips
Response
Transit dependent; no
other way
Walk
Bike
Drive
Carpool
Use CAMBUS or
Coralville Transit
Use SEATS or
Bionic Bus
Other (taxi)
Total
# %
54 23
69 30
12 5
58 25
9 4
15 6
0 0
16 7
233 100
The two following tables allow differentiation of early evening and late evening responses.
Table 3
"If there were no Iowa City Transit service after 7:00
p.m., which one of the following alternatives would
you use to make your trip?"
Combined All Routes17:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Trips
Response # %
Transit dependent; no 18 22
other way
Walk 22 28
Bike 6 8
Drive 20 25
Carpool I 1
Use CAMBUS or 6 8
Coralville Transit
Use SEATS or 0 0
Bionic Bus
Other (taxi) 6 8
Total 79 100
Table 4
"If there were no Iowa City Transit service after 7:00
p.m,, which one of the following alternatives would
you use to make your trip?"
Comblned All Routes/9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Trips
Response tf
Transit dependent; 19 23
no other way
Walk 22 25
Bike 4 5
Drive 23 28
Carpool 7 9
Use CAMBUS or 3 4
Coralville Transit
Use SEATS or 0 0
Bionic Bus
Other (taxi) 5 6
Total 83 100
Summary
From the information, the following generalizations can be made:
1. Slightly more than half of the persons using Iowa City Transit night service would
walk or drive their own car if the bus was not available.
2. Approximately one quarter of the persons using Iowa' City Transit night service would
use a combination of bicycle, carpooling, CAMBUS, Coralville Transit, and taxis to
make their trip if the bus was not available.
3. Slightly fewer than one quarter of the persons using iowa City Transit night service
consider themselves dependent on transit as their only transportation alternative.
Let us know if you would like any additional information.
JAN-31-1996 14:18 UI COLLEG~ OF DENTISTRY 319 ~
CORALVlLL
January 31, 1996
Mayor Naomi Novick
Civio Center
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mayor Novick
Last night during a work se,~ion the Coralville Council decided informally to raise
Coralville Transit fares and make some changes in bus service. A majority indicated
their intentions to effective July 1, 1996 raise the individual fare to seventy five (75) cents
with a $25.00 rate for a monthly pass. Effective July 1, 1997 the individual rare will be
increased to $1.00 with a monthly pass inc~easin8 to $30.00. A public hearing date will
be established in the very near future.
It is my uuder~tanding the Iowa City Couaeil will be holding a public hearing to discuss
transit operations and taxes in Iowa City. Any action by the Coralville City Council will
have a major impact upon future operations by Iowa City Teasit as this could eauso a
problem with transfer~ etc. should the Iowa City Council cnaot a differeat rate structure
than that eslablished by Coralville. I advised the Council it would not be in the be. st
interests of both Iowa City and Coralville for us to end up without transfers etc. However
they secaned firm in their intentions as indicated above. A majority of Coralville Council
also indicated their intentions to reduce the hours of night service.
After consideration to establish and operate a City Seats program: it was decided it
would not be in Coralville's best interest to do so. They have indicated their intention to
enter a contract with the County for at least a period three years.
I will be interested in learning what your Council decides after the public hearing and
would aplmeciate h~u-ing yore comments and ideas relative to the above.
Mayor of Coralville
CITY ADMINISTRATION
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The Longfellow Neighborhood Association
"for now a~for tf~e future"
Mr. Gary Klinefelter
· City Rental Housing Inspection
Iowa City Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
January 30, 1996
Dear Mr. Klinefeller,
This letter concerns the illegal occupancy level at a property in our
neighborhood and the process to remedy a violation. In a conversatibn you
had with Pain Ehrhardt, Longfellow Neighborhood Association Executive
Committee member, on January 29, you reported that a verbal agreement
had been reach 1Setween yourself and Mr. Hester, the owner of the property at
1036 East Court Street, ,allowing the status to'remain unchanged with regard to
the current level of occupancy at the home until the end of the term. we, as
residents in the area, as city's tax payers and as officers in the neighborhood
association are very concerned about how .this situation is being handled and'
what implications this has for the enforcement of violations in our
neighborhood and throughout the city. We would like to see this home
returned immediately to a single family home.
The rental violation was called to your attention by neighbors Karen and Philip
Reisetter. Karen was told that the only-way to effectively enforce zoning laws is
with written proof from neighbors objecting to the violation. Karen discussed
the matter with nearby neighbors, suggesting neighbor~ write your office to get
any action on this matter. In the conversation with Ms. Ehrhardt you reported
this owner is in clear violation of the ordinance - the owner doesnot have a
rental Jicense for this prcperh/and admit.s the prope.~.y !s zoned for single family
but has five occupants. When Ms. Ehrhardt asked you why the ordinance
could not immediately be enforced. you explained how the legal process, in
the event the owner contested eviction, could be lengthy and might not result
in favor of the city. We question why this violation should be so difficult to
enforce - first, all the hoops neighbors had to go through to get action from
your department and now to be told that legally it is difficult to force an
admitted violator to conform to code.
We are concerned if this is common practice for the enforcement of our
zoning laws. The owner did not apply for a rental license for property that he
freely admits he bought for rental purposes. The owner allowed 5 occupants
to sign a lease for a property zoned single family. The owner is in clear violation
of our city's laws. He must accept the consequences, nol our neighborhood.
Every similar violation that is tolerated constitufes a the'eat to a neighborhood's
integrity. What we often see, as single family homes are turned into rooming
houses, is a deterioration of the exterior of the property; increase in traffic and
parking problems in the area; and an increase in noise complaints.
We care about'our neighborhood;. We are working to conserve its int,egdty.
Our purpose in writing this letter is to protect our neighborhood from this and
future violations. We would like for this property to be returned im_mediateiy to
d_sir~gle family status. 'We will contihue'to report possible violations to city
ordinances as we see them and as tax-_.payers we expect the city emplo~'ees
we hire to enforce the laws that protect our neighborhood. Please keep us
informed of the city"s action on this matter through Pain Ehrhardt, 1029 East ·
Courl Street, IC 52240, (35i-6531 ]. We, in Ivr.~, will keep our Longfellow
neighbors informed via our association's newsletter. . _
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
The Longfellow Neighborhood Association Executive Committee
CC:
Ooug Boothroy
Steve Atkins '
City Council Members
Linda Woito
Marcid Klingaman
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Council on Disability Rights and Education
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IVIEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 6, 1996 - 10:00 A.IVI.
CITY COUNCIl. CHAMBERS
CIVIC CENTER - 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY, IA 522zt0
Introductions
Approval of Minutes
Subcommittees/Reports
a. Housing
b. Transportation
c. Public Accommodations
d. Public Relations
Other Reports
Other Business
Next Meeting Agenda - February 6, 1996
Adjourn
CC:
Iowa City City Council
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
CDRE NilSSION STATEIVIENT
The Council on Disability Rights and Education (CDRE) is a non-profit educational
organization dedicated to accessibility, full participation and inclusion of persons with
disabilities.
Our mission is to act as a comprehensive, community-wide educational resource for
promoting disability awareness, to provide technical assistance and to encourage
compliance with disability civil rights legislation.
Our goal is the attainment of community-wide accessibility and the full participation of
persons with disabilities to all facilities and services within our community.
Council on Disability Rights and Education
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 1996
CIVIC CENTER, CiTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Loren Schmitt, Doris Jean Sheriff, Mike Hoenig, Ethel Madison, Orville
Townsend, John McKinstry, Dale Helling, Linda Carter, Keith Ruff, Ann
Shires, Tim Clancy, Kevin Burr, Crockett Grabbe
Prior to convening the meeting, Keith Ruff informed those present that Senate File 279 {copy
attached) was still before the legislature and suggested that individuals encourage their
legislative representatives to vote in favor of this bill. Ethel Madison passed out a copy of the
bill and further explained the funding mechanism involved. She indicated that the bill will be
rewritten this year and reintroduced in the House by Representative Harrison. Legislators
should be encouraged to support the bill and can be contacted by post cards, letters, direct
personal contact, etc, John McKinstry indicated that some church groups will be supporting
the legislation. It is unknown who will sponsor the new bill in the Senate.
In the absence of the Chairperson, Keith Ruff volunteered to chair the meeting. Members
present introduced themselves. Minutes of the meeting of December 5, 1995, were approved
as written.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Housing: Kevin Burr reported that the group performing audits had run into some
problems with certain complex managers who had backed out at the last minute. The
committee is considering another meeting with the Apartment Owners Association
representatives to explain the process and stress the fact that these audits can be of
benefit to them and are still free as long as the grant program is in existence.
b. Transportation: Linda Carter advised that the City is using only Yellow Cab for para~
transit. The other cab company did not submit a bid. She also advised that the bionic
bus will soon be restricted to a 3/4 mile radius around the University campus and will
no longer service outlying areas beyond that point. A letter to the Director of Parking
& Transit and the Transit Manager has been drafted. Tim Clancy read the draft which
addressed the issue of difficulties experienced by some persons with disabilities at
certain bus stops. The letter will be signed by the Chairperson and the Transportation
Committee Chair. It was noted that most drivers attempted to accommodate individual
passengers in these situations. Mike Hoenig raised the issue of funding cuts. Dale
Helling advised that the current proposal was to raise fares and to eliminate night time
service in the Iowa City system. He stressed that this was a proposal and that the
City Council had not made any decisions thus far. Loren Schmitt suggested that
members contact City Council members to lobby against this service reduction.
Public Accommodations: Keith Ruff reported that this committee met in December and
came up with a tentative rating system of accessibility. It will meet again on January
23 to finalize the rating system and will have a draft to present at the next CDRE
meeting. It was stressed that the purpose of these ratings is to compile a document
CDRE Meeting Minutes
January 9, 1996
Page 2
which will inform individuals new to the community as well as persons currently
residing here where they may find accessible housing.
Public Relations: This committee will meet in January. Linda Carter suggested that
a program where persons with disabilities speak to students in the public schools
would be desirable. This idea had been expressed by Nancy Ostrognai as well. The
Public Relations Committee will consider this suggestion.
OTHER REPORTS
Doris Jean Sheriff reported regarding the November ADA forum at the University of Iowa.
She distributed a copy of a letter from Allen Stroh (copy attached) which she had recently
received, The University has established a project to design accessibility into at least one rest
room for each sex in the Main Library and the Library for Health Sciences. She advised that
she will continue to work to make more University facilities accessible,
SELECTION OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Doris Jean Sheriff advised that the bylaws state that this committee shall be composed of five
members. It was agreed that persons present who wish to volunteer (or allow themselves to
be volunteered) would serve. Those present approved a nominating committee consisting of
Kevin Burt, Orville Townsend, Tim Clancy, Ethel Madison and Dale Helling.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be on
February 6, 1996.
SENATE FILE
BY DVORSKY
1995
(COMPANION TO LSB 1762HH
BY HARRISON)
Passed Senate, Date Passed House, Date
Vote: Ayes Nays Vote: Ayes Nays
Approved
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An Act making an appropriation for grants for independent living
centers for persons with disabilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
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Section 1. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION -- CEN-
TERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. There is appropriated from the
general fund of the state to the department of education for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995, and ending June 30,
1996, the following amount, or so much thereof as is neces-
sary, to be used for the purpose designated:
For grants administered by the division of vocational re-
habilitation, in accordance with the provisions of this
section:
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1~ The general assembly finds that independent living
centers enable persons with disabilities to access independent
living skills training, peer counseling, information and
referral services, and individual and system advocacy
activities, and that access to these resources is essential
for persons with disabilities to realize their rights and
responsibilities as citizens.
2. The division of vocational rehabilitation shall dis-
tribute the moneys appropriated in this section through grants
to independent living centers in accordance with a plan
developed in cooperation with the statewide independent living
council. Grants shall be limited to independent living
centers located in this state which receive or are eligible to
receive a federal grant to centers for independent living
under 29 U.S.C. ~ 796f et seq. Moneys granted under this
section shall be used in accordance
for centers for independent living.
independent living services in this
with federal requirements
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and another state shall
utilize moneys granted under this section only for assistance
provided to residents of this state. Moneys shall be
distribut{d in a manner so as to ensure that the combination
of federal and state funds provided in a fiscal year to the
independent living centers located in this state for
independent living resources is at least $225,000. The
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EXPLANATION
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persons with disabilities, provision of certain cove services,
an emphasi. s on community-based, nonresidential services,.and
provision for equal access to services.
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SUMMARY
COMPANION LEGISLATION SUPPORTING
STATE CIL APPROPRIATION
Representative Neil Harrison (Republican) Davenport and
Senator Bob Dvorsky (Democrat) Iowa City have filed bills
which, if passed, would require the State of Iowa to fund
Centers for Independent Living.' Respectively, these are:
House File 397, and Senate F~le 279. They are "companion"
bills, meaning that they say the same thing. This was done
because bills must pass both the House and Senate before
they become law.
The bills do the following:
* Appropriate $876,000 for Fiscal Year 1996 to the
Departme~lt of Education for the administration of grants to
Iowa Centers for Independent Living. (Grants would be
administered by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.)
* Require the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to
develop a plan for administering these grants in cooperation
with the Statewide Independent Living Council.
* Define "eligible Centers" as those which are located
Iowa and currently receive or are eligible to receive
federal Title 7 Independent Living Cente~ funding.
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* Stipulate that monies awarded from these grants are to be
used only for services provided within the state of Iowa.
* Bring all five existing Iowa Centers for Independent
Living up to a "base level" of funding, which means that for
fiscal year 1996, each Center would have a combined ~
state/federal allocation of $225,000.
* Allow for up to $250,000 to be used during fiscal year
1996 to meet the needs of areas within Iowa which, as of
June 30, 1995, receive inadequate or no CIL services.
TIIE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Planning and Administrative Services
4~[6 North Hall - Phone 335-1247
DATE:
December 5, 1995
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Doris Jean Sherrif .
~n Stro~'~
Improving restroom access in the Libraries
Thank you for taking the time to discuss this subject with me after the ADA forum. This
memo is to let you know that we have set up projects in Architectural/E~gineering Services
for an architect to design solutions to restroom access problems in both the Library and the
Hardin L~rary for Health Sciences. Project scope h_~s been defined as the conversion of one
rest room per sex in each building to meet ADAAG new construction requirements. We will
be in touch with you as design progresses when plans are available for review. ff you have
questions, please call me at 335-1247.
ec: Chandler, Gibson, Gorman, Cook, Mask, Gruber, Ghoneim, W. Rawley, D. Curry.
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To: IO~ CITY CLERK
From: jo hogarty 1-31-96 9:Ztaa P, 2 of 3
FORZV~L MF. ETTNG
Agenda
February 1, 1996
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal mlnutes of January 25th.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Engineer.
a) 9:00 a.n~ - Public Hearing for Road Vacation 01-96. A portion of Major
Avenue SW beginning at its into]section with 540th Street;, ~ence Northerly
approximately I/4 milo.
b) Action re: agreements for Transportation Enhancement Program projects willa the
Iowa Depar~aent of Transportation for the projects submiRed to and approved by East
Cenb'al Iowa Council of Governments and authorize Chairperson to sign agreements listed
below:
1. West Overlook Recreational Trail
2. ~a~o Du Chien Recreational Trail
3. Sand Road Archaeological Survey
c) O~her
6. Business from tiao County Auditor.
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Action re: resolution accepting the Janua~, 2, 1996 cash counts.
d) Other
7. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Repor~ re: olher items.
8. Business from the Board of Supervisor&
a) Motion aulhorizing Health Department to proceed with FY '97 Home Care Aide
and Chore services grant application to hold hearings.
b) Other
9. Adjourn to informal meeting.
a) Executive Session to discuss slrategy for administrative bargaining unit negotiations.
b) Inquiries and reports from the public.
c) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
To: I0~ CITY CL[RK From: ~o hog~rtv 1~31-~B 9:ZSam p. 3 of 3
d) Report from ~he County Attorney.
¢) Discussion re: budgets.
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10. Adjournment.
To: IO~ CITY CLERK
From: jo hogarty 2-5-96 8:42aa p, 2 of' 2
1OWA i~)
Don $ehr, Chairperson
Jo~ Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. La¢ina
Sally Slutsman
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
February 6, 1996
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
2. Review of the formal minutes ofFebr~mry 1st.
3. Business from the County Enooineer.
a) Discussion re: bids received for Johnson County Project BROS-
9052(36) (Structure R-6-1 located in Section 1-78-7 and Section
6-78-6).
b) Other
4. Business from Wendy Ford, Executive Director for Johnson County
Bureau of Tourism re: report on tourism in Johnson County/discussion.
Business from Jim Schmidt, Chair, Computer Needs Committee and Dr.
Gerald Rushton, Professor, Department of Geography re: Practical
Uses of Geographical Information Systcms/discussion.
6. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Discussion re:
b) Discussion re:
Reports
d) Other
Juvenile Detention housing.
budgets.
7. Discussion from the public.
8. Recess.
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Budget Consideration-1996
Sorry abourt the delay in getting this memo to
everyone, and also apologies for the sparse discussion of
each item.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
No strong feelings on stretching out computer buy for a
longer period of time, but also no objections to that idea.
If the choice is to be made between either
or an administrative clerk, that decision is
left to RJ and Steve.
a records clerk
probably better
HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE:
I would support at least a 3/4 time Investigator's position.
SENIOR CENTER:
Sorry, I can't support additional staff at this time.
ICAD:
We need to review ICAD's role, and I have a feeling that
such a review will lead to a budget revision. But until we
have come to some sort of consensus about that role, I would
support the proposed $50000. For this year.
PARKS MAINTENANCE:
We need to fund some sort of position here, especially with
the adoption of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. However, if I
had to make a choice between a position here or using
available funds for the Human Rights Investigator, then the
HRI would get my vote.
CVB and misc small funding items:
I would support restoring the full 25% to CVB, and finding
another source for any misc local "culture" events. The Jazz
fest should get $5000, but I have serious misgivings about
our participation in the Arts Festival. I would also support
keeping our prior commitment to the Johnson County
Historical Museum, but not increasing it. I cannot support
the $1000 request for a mediation fund.
RESERVE FUNDS:
Lots to be clarified here.
HUMAN SERVICES:
All prior commitments of local
and given reasonable inflation
some more clarification on this
funding should be maintained
indexed increase. But I want
subject.
PENINSULA CONSULTANT:
I want to keep this in the budget, but I am not sure we will
need to spend all $30000. Still, accounting for it now will
help us later. We can always use it for another project or
put back into reserve fund.
LIBRARY:
No additional staff at this time, and I hope we schedule an
in-depth session with the Library Board soon to discuss
their expansion plans. I would suggest a separate, single
item agenda, formal meeting that would be televised.
PARKING TRANSFER TO TRANSIT:
Eliminating this is a step backward in our policy. In the
future, this will become even more important.
CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE:
The salary study done by our personnel director pointed out
that salaries in this office are at the top end of the scale
for comparable positions. But that comparison was based on
an assumption of a 40 hour work-week. Factoring in the
actual work-week (35 or 37 1/2 is still debatable), salaries
in this office already exceed the top of the range.
Therefore, I would propose a salary freeze for this office.
Especially in light of future discussions about the future
of the office, such a freeze seems appropriate. If a Council
majority agrees with this idea, we will need to get one more
vote from another Conference Board member. I would be
surprised, and disappointed, if one of the other governing
bodies did not support our evaluation of our own employees.
This revised report is from Dean Thornberry and Karen Kubby.
projected amount of CDBG monies has gone back up. This means that we
have the full $105,000 to allocate to human service agencies. The
following is our proposal to Council which
thought we had lost.
t FY97
AGENCY NAME FY96 REQUESTED
BBBS $33,075 $36,000
YH 0 $24,000
UAY $53,000 $65,000
MYEP $35,000 $45,000
HACAP $6,240 $6,240
FMC $5,000 $5,250
CONNER CTR 0 $2,000
CRISIS $31,200 $35,880
ICARE $8,925 $10,000
NEIG. SERV. $47,250 $66,150
DVIP $44,100 $46,305
EHP $5,265 $8,500
RED CROSS $4,305 $4,565
MECCA $24,500 $25,235
ESA $53,500 $55,105
RVAP $12,000 $13,000
Contingency $6,000 $6,000
TOTAL: $369,720 $454,230
includes the $26,250 we
FY96 TO FY97 PROPOIED
PROPOSED ~ DIFF ~ %
$33,600 525 1.6%
0 0 0%
$54,900 1,900 3.6%
$36,000 1,000 2.9%
$6,240 0 0%
$5,180 180 3.6%
0 0 0%
$33,000 1,800 5.8%
$9,200 275 3.1%
$49,000 1,750 3.7%
$46,000 1,900 4.3%
$7,500 2,235 42%
$4,405 100 2.3%
$25,235 735 3%
$55,105 1,605 3%
$12,500 500 4.2%
$5,585 -415 -6.9%
$383,350 $13,630 3.7%
Norton's Budget Memorandum (continued)
February 6, 1996
Senior Center: I'm not satisfied with the present degree of coordination/cooperation
among our four TV production "units." Perhaps someone paid from the cable
franchise fee, or from the $.50 pass-through charge, could help both the Senior Center
and PATV or the Library or the Government channel. We need an in-depth report
from BTC.
2. Johnson County Museum: I would favor sticking to the three-year plan of 3Iqyear
Police Computer System: $130,000/yr. is a lot. Can we spread it over more years?
Can any of the upgrading be covered by allocations to Police from hotel/motel tax?
The note from Steve is not reassuring re the quality of advice being sought/accepted
There must be lots of experience from around the country. Will the police system tie in
easily to County, Coralville and State systems?
4. Parks and Recreation: They have indeed expanded. Can we find funds for a half-
time programmer? ~:/~::~~
5. ICAD: Are we getting our $50K worth? How long do we continue this? Could we
save some here to put against other pressing needs?
6 Housing: Is the Administrator position to be
7. Library: A major resource. Let's find enough for the 1/4-time position? (Or do such
pan-time positions have a history of growing)?
Fire Dept: It seems a little inconsistent to do water and waste-water improvements in
part up-front funds, but not to do the same with fire tracks? What is the rationale? I
personally don't mind doing these big purchases through bonds and spreading the costs
over a longer time -- despite interest costs.
9 Cemetery: We need to consider getting the City out of this activity.
I . ~eritage Trees:~ome funds ($5000) here would go a long way. Trees are crucial,
xan_~now w~getting some critical data through the work of volunteers. We should
reinforce them. Would it be in the P&R budget?
11. Engineering Have we planned anywhere in the budget for the costs of creating a
modem database of information that is spatially related, i.e., for a GIS?