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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-27 Info Packet i: 1 --= -4 £~~;!I::'r ""--, .....~ CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET ..,..~ May 27,2004 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org I JUNE 1 WORK SESSION ITEMS I IP1 City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP2 Memorandum from Planning and Zoning and City Engineering Departments: Design issues with the extension of Mormon Trek Blvd.( McCollister Blvd.} between Riverside Drive and Gilbert St. IP3 Memorandum from Jeff Davidson, Ass!. Director of Planning and Community Development: Engine Brake Ordinance Research I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I IP4 Letter from Mayor Lehman to Nick Thompson: Evening Activities for Youth IP5 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues IP6 Memorandum from City Manager: State and Federal Grants IP7 Memorandum from Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney: Attorney Assignments IP8 Memorandum from Karin Franklin, Director PCD, to City Manager: District Planning IP9 Agenda Packet for: May 20 PATV Board of Directors Meeting IP10 Brochure from Engineering Division: Stormwater Utility Fee IP11 Letter from Russ' Amoco Service to Lowell Soike, State Historical Society of Iowa: National Register of Historic Places Letter from Thomas Conway to Lowell Soike, State Historical Society of Iowa: National Register of Historic Places Letter from John Kammermeyer to Lowell Soike, State Historical Society of Iowa: National Registry of Historic Places I PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES I IP12 Human Rights Commission: March 23, 2004 IP13 Telecommunications Commission: April 26, 2004 IP14 Telecommunications Commission: April 26, 2004 IP15 Police Citizens Review Board: May 11, 2004 .- - ..~- ,---------- ------~---~ i: 1 :=:.~~_4:t £~W;!S ""--, .... ~ CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET --~ May 27,2004 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org JUNE 1 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP2 Memor dum from Planning and Zoning and City Engineerin epartments: Design issues with the tension of Mormon Trek Blvd.( McCollister B d.} between Riverside Drive and Gilbe t. IP3 Memorandum f m Jeff Davidson, Ass!. Director of Pia ing and Community Development: Engine Brake Or IP4 Letter from Mayor Lehman ening Activities for Youth IP5 Memorandum from City Manag : Pending D velopment Issues IP6 Memorandum from City Manager: IP7 ity Attorney: Attorney Assignments IP8 CD, to City Manager: District Planning IP9 IP10 Brochure from Engineering ivision: Stormwate IP11 Letter from Russ' Amo Service to Lowell Soike, ate Historical Society of Iowa: National Register of Historic aces PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MIN IP12 s Commission: March 23, 2004 IP13 Telecom unications Commission: April 26, 2004 IP14 Teleco munications Commission: April 26, 2004 IP15 Polic Citizens Review Board: May 11, 2004 - .···__...._..w·__._.... -- -~-- - ---'-'-'~--~--- ._......_..__.~._~-" ~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CIT~ Work Session Agendas May 27, 2004 www.icgov.org MONDAY, MAY 31 Emma J. HarvatHall Memorial Day Holiday - City Offices Closed · TUESDAY, JUNE 1 EmmaJ. HarvatHall 5:00p Special Work Session · Planning and Zoning Items (Dinner provided) · Agenda Items · Street Update 1. Dubuque/Foster 2. North Dodge 3. Mormon Trek/McCollister Blvd. · Engine Braking Ordinance · Council Time · Identification of Priorities for Discussion 7:00p Formal Council Meeting · MONDAY, JUNE 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session · Planning and Zoning Items · Agenda Items · Council Appointments · Council Time · Identification of Priorities for Discussion · TUESDAY, JUNE 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Formal Council Meeting · WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 Coralville City Hall 4:00- 6:00p Special Council Work Session Joint Meeting - Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Iowa City Community School Board, Cities of Coralville, North Liberty and City of Iowa City · Separate Agenda Posted TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS · MONDAY, JULY 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall Independence Day Holiday - City Offices Closed Meeting dates/times/topics subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters Date: May 25, 2004 TO: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Ass't Director, Department of Planning and Community Development Ron Knoche, City Engineer -~ Re: Item for discussion at June 1, 2004 Work Session: Design issues with the extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard (McCollister Blvd.) between Riverside Drive and Gilbert St. At your April 19 work session the City Manager reviewed the proposed master plan for the extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard between Riverside Drive and Gilbert Street. We have subsequently determined that the proposed south arterial which will connect Mormon Trek Boulevard with Scott Boulevard across south Iowa City will be designated "McCollister Boulevard" because of the historic McCollister farmstead in the vicinity. We are able to consider this aderial street extension due to the possibility of a federal earmark which would provide funding for construction. You directed staff to begin considering the design parameters of this section of McCollister Boulevard between Riverside Drive and Gilbert Street. If the earmark comes through and we are able to commence construction east of Riverside Drive, it will allow us to continue work in this corridor while the issue of the north/south airport runway closure is resolved. The proposed arterial street between Riverside Drive and Gilbert Street can be separated into two components: the roadway and the bridge over the river. The roadway is basically a 25- to 30-year decision. That is the lifespan we use with a new roadway pavement. Past that time period, major maintenance and eventually complete reconstruction can be expected. The bridge is a 60- to 75-year decision. Although the bridge deck will need to be repaired and eventually replaced during that time period, the piers and overall bridge structure can be expected to remain intact for 60 to 75 years. The JCCOG arterial street model projects future traffic volumes on this segment of McCollister Boulevard to be approximately 9,300 vehicles per day by 2025. This reflects both the expected growth in south Iowa City, as well as an increase in background traffic due to overall growth in the community. This number may look somewhat Iow considering that existing Highway 6/ Highway 1 corridor traffic volumes are in the range of 20,000 to 30,000 per day. The Highway 6/Highway 1 volumes are significantly higher because it is a more centrally located traffic facility and it includes many high traffic-generating commercial destinations. South Iowa City in the vicinity of McCollister Boulevard is expected to be primarily lower-traffic generating residential development with a small amount of neighborhood commercial. Level of Service D traffic capacity for a two-lane arterial street with turn lanes at all intersections is 14,000-15,000 vehicles per day. This can be either a center two-way turn lane (three-lane street) or if access is controlled well, a two-lane street with turn lanes at intersections. The portion of Mormon Trek Boulevard currently under construction between Highway 1 and Riverside Drive is of a three-lane design with a center two-way left turn lane. This design has been used because future commercial and industrial driveway locations are unknown. A two- way center left turn lane will allow turning movements to be separated from the traffic stream regardless of where these driveways are located without tearing up the new pavement to construct turn lanes. May 25, 2004 Page 2 For the portion of McCollister Boulevard between Riverside Drive and Gilbert Street, we recommend a two-lane street with turn lanes at identified driveway locations. Proceeding from west to east, there is an area of University property in the vicinity of the Mossman Building for which driveway locations can be identified during the design process. A determination will also be made as to whether or not Old Riverside Drive will intersect the new arterial. For the remainder of the distance to the river crossing, it is unlikely there will be any access points; the road will traverse the undeveloped Mesquakie Park site. As you know this is not actually a park but rather an old landfill site which is not open to the public and unlikely to be redeveloped. Thatcher Mobile Home Park will continue to have its existing access point on Old Riverside Drive and no direct access to the new arterial. For the section of McCollister Boulevard between the river and Gilbert Street, there is not intended to be direct access to the existing river cabins area as McCollister Boulevard will be elevated considerably at this location. As McCollister Boulevard extends to Gilbert Street between the quonsets and the sand pit, there is a small commercial area at the intersection for which access point locations have been determined. We are proposing the two-lane street with turn lanes at intersections to be located within a 100-foot wide right-of-way so that future expansion of the road could occur without property acquisition being necessary. For the bridge we are suggesting a design which will carry a two-lane street across the river on piers that are constructed to accommodate a four-lane street at some point in the future. The incremental cost of such a design is modest compared to construction of a four-lane street initially, but allows expansion to four lanes in the future on the existing bridge superstructure. The two-lane street would also include sidewalks on both sides which would then be extended further out if the roadway was converted to four lanes. Conclusion Because of the 2025 traffic volumes that are forecast for this segment of McCollister Boulevard, we believe we should go forward with design of a two-lane street with turn lanes at all identified intersections, with the bridge structure built to accommodate a four-lane street in the future. The roadway would be constructed in a 100-foot wide right-of-way which would allow expansion to four lanes within the existing right-of-way. We understand that some of you may advocate a four-lane roadway be constructed at the present time. We believe the following issues should be considered: 1. Projected traffic volumes to the year 2025 do not show a four-lane street being necessary. 2. Neither Mormon Trek Boulevard west of Riverside Drive o/' McCollister Boulevard east of Gilbert Street is being constructed as a four-lane street. 3. Design of the bridge piers to accommodate a four-lane roadway is by far the most expensive element of expanding this corridor to four lanes, and we are accommodating it with the proposed project. Without this element, essentially another bridge would have to be built in the future to accommodate a four-lane roadway. 4. Should current year funds be used to construct roadway capacity which will not be needed for at least 20 years, or should this burden be shouldered by future taxpayers when traffic volumes justify such a capacity expansion? Let's discuss this matter at your June 1 work session. cc: Steve Atkins Karin Franklin Rick Fosse jccogtplmem/mormon trek ext.doc L., I! ARTERIAL STREET PLAN L ,--', ..~ February 2004 [~.TCCOG Iowa city Urbanized Area ' Date: May 25, 2004 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Dept. of Planning and Community Development ~1~/ Re: Discussion item for June 1 Work Session: Engine Brake Ordinance Research Attached is a summary of research prepared by the JCCOG Transportation Planning Division for consideration of an engine brake ordinance for Iowa City. This information has been prepared at your request based on comments received from the public on the need for such an ordinance. Please plan to discuss this matter at your June I work session. If there is a majority of Council in favor of proceeding, we will prepare an engine brake ordinance for your consideration. Bring any comments or questions to the June work session. cc: Steve Atkins Eleanor Dilkes Matt Johnson Anissa Williams Karin Franklin Mgr/agenda/le-engineord~doc Date: May 26, 2004 To: Jeff Davidson, JCCOG Executive Director From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~-'~/ Re: Engine Brake Ordinance Research As requested by the City Council, following is a summary of research for consideration of an engine-braking ordinance for Iowa City. Engine braking is also referred to as "jake-braking", which is a registered trademark of Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Inc., which manufactures the Jacobs Brake. Because this is a proprietary name, our discussion should refer to engine braking, not jake-braking. The engine brake is supposed to save wear and tear on the braking system of large trucks. It is similar to downshifting a manual transmission vehicle to augment braking in emergency stopping situations. The problem with large trucks engine braking is the loud noise which is produced. This has led some communities to prohibit engine braking within municipal boundaries. City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes, Police Captain Matt Johnson, and seven Midwest cities with engine braking ordinances were contacted as part of this evaluation. Eleanor cited City Code Section 1-4-1(B) to address the issue of maximum fine values. This section of the code allows for a maximum fine of $500 for a specific offense. She suggested setting a specific fine for the offense so the fine can be imposed instead of a warrant issued for arrest if the Defendant fails to appear in court. Matt addressed the issue of enforcement of the ordinance. He said the enforcement of such an ordinance would be on complaint basis, with a citation issued when violation of the ordinance was observed by a police officer. He suggested making the ordinance for the whole city instead of specific streets, and to allow a provision for engine brakes to be used in emergency situations. Ordinances in other jurisdictions have similar provisions. Matt suggested a scheduled fine of $50 for the citation. Other cities researched had a wide range of fines from $50 to $750. A frequent comment found on engine brake manufacturers' websites during staff research of this issue is that it isn't the engine brake that makes the noise, it is the muffler system of the vehicle or lack thereof. Brian Mauriello of Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Inc. also refutes the engine brake noise claim and states the noise is associated with the muffler system only, not the engine brake. Various trucking association websites state that there are safety risks if engine braking cannot be used in emergency situations. With an emergency situations provision as suggested by Captain Johnson, that negates this concern. Seven cities were found on the internet that have engine braking ordinances. Six cities were contacted: Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Marion, Iowa; Wadsworth, Ohio; Jefferson, Wisconsin; Ashland, Nebraska; Haysville, Kansas; and Deerfield, Wisconsin. The cities were asked if they have had Engine Braking Ordinance Research May 26, 2004 Page 2 any positive or negative feedback regarding their engine braking ordinance and how it was enforced. All but one of the cities feel the ordinance is effective. Haysville, Kansas does not enforce the ordinance so they are ambivalent towards it. The other six cities enforce the ordinance only if a violation is observed, or on a complaint basis. None of the cities have received any opposition to the citations issued. Only one city mentioned the option to appeal a citation and to date there have not been any appeals received. A sample of the ordinance from Pleasant Hill, Iowa is attached. Let me know if you have any other questions. Attachment cc: Steve Atkins Eleanor Dilkes Matt Johnson Anissa Williams Kadn Franklin jccogtp/rnemfjake brake.doc ORDINANCE NO. 557 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL, IOWA 1998, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 40 PUBLIC PEACE TO INCLUDE A SECTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF SEMI-TRACTOR ENGINE BRAKES. BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa: WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Pleasant Hill, iowa, to prohibit the use of semi-tractor engine brakes or "jake-brakes" within the city limits. SECTION 1. NEW SECTION. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 1998 is amended by addin9 a new section in Chapter 40 Public peace numbered 40.07, entitled SEMI-TRACTORS: PROHIBITED NOISES, which is hereby adopted to read as follows: 40.07 SEMI-TRACTORS: PROHIBITED NOISES. It shall be unlawful for any person within the city limits to make, or cause to be made, loud or disturbin9 noises with any mechanical devices operated by compressed air and used for purposes of assistin9 brakin§ on any semi-tractor. SECTION 2. REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after irs final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the Council the day of ,2001 and approved this day of ,2001. Phil Hildebrand, Mayor A~i-EST: Michael C. Daspit, City Administrator/Clerk I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No. 557 on the__ day of ,2001. Michael C. Daspit, City Clerk CITY OF IOWA CITY May 20, 2004 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX Nick Thompson www.icgov, org 112 N. Johnson Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Mr. Thompson: Thank you for your recent letter regarding nighttime activities for youth and college-aged students. The City Council has discussed this same issue in the past, and it seems to always come down to a question of what sort of activities the younger population will support and participate in. The Recreation Center is open until 10:00 p.m. six nights a week during the school year, and the gymnasium and game room are available for drop-in activities during much of that time. The City does offer an "intramural" program for high school-aged youth, but there is presently no similar program for those of college age. In speaking with the Director of Parks and Recreation, Terry Trueblood, he agrees that such activities could be expanded. However, resources are limited, and expanding existing programs would have to be largely self-supporting as are some of our other adult sports programs and activities. Further, we would coordinate with the University to ensUre that we are not providing duplicate and competing services. While I cannot speculate about what sods of activities might be successful in meeting the needs you raise, I invite you to contact Mr. Trueblood at 356-5110 to further discuss your interests with him. I am sure he would be happy to explore any options that might appear viable for this purpose. Thank you for your interest in providing non-alcoholic alternative activities for Iowa City's younger population. Sin c/~)y, Ernest W. Lehmah Mayor cc: City Council Terry Trueblood, Director of Parks and Recreation mgr/ass~'ltrs/Thom pson doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26, 2004 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Pending Development Issues Rezoning/Development Items: 1. An application submitted by Regency Land Company LLC for a rezoning from Interim Development Single-Family (ID-RS) zone to Sensitive Areas Overly/Low Density Single-Family (SAO/RS-5) zone for 75.25 acres of property located north of Foster Road 2. An application submitted by James Clark for rezoning from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to High Density Multifamily Residential (RM- 44) zone for approximately 1.34 acres of property located on the east side of S. Gilbert Street. 3. An application submitted by Craig Farlinger for vacation of 3,400 square feet of alley right-of-way located between A Street and Friendship, and 1st and 2® Avenue. Date: May 26, 2004 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: State and Federal Grants Attached is a recent history of our state and federal grant awards. We continue to be reasonably successful in our ability to secure grant funding as well as our responsibility to manage our larger entitlement grants. We do expect that in the future some grant programs will be reduced by State and/or Federal legislation. Mgr\memos\statefedgrant.doc City of Iowa City State and Federal Grant Receipts Cash Basis FY01 to FY03 Actuals Receipts Posted Through 5/25/04 for FY04 FY04 FY03 FY02 FY01 State Grants Coop Agreement Human Rights 400.00 1. Org Twn Plat Survey 7 EvaI-PH 3 9,500.00 Pub Works-Hwy 6 Ped Bridge & Washington/Johnson Median Modification 31,906.49 919,088.09 Police Patrol 23,765.71 48,690.93 17,188.45 24,191.27 JOCO Task Force 38,451.22 49,030.39 48,711.09 48,377.32 Domestic Violence 30,006.36 41,166.08 37,374.91 38,188.11 Tree Planting 4,000.00 5,000.00 Library-Enrich Iowa 20,515.00 1. St Operating Assistance 271,558.83 287,405.08 301,415.51 365,591.17 Transit Grant-Hot Water Pads Washer 5,006.00 State Historical Society 5,433.91 IA River Power Dam Imp 122,850.00 Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility 48,884.92 Hwy 6 Drainage 1,279,245.76 S Sycamore Regional Stormwater Detention 200,000.00 Dodge St Reconstruction 182,713.90 419,355.35 Hwy 6 Video Traffic Signal 54,202.55 Lightguard Crosswalks 31,509.05 IA River Trail-Burl/Napolean 10,000.00 Mormon Trek/Melrose 20,000.00 1,980,000.00 Hwy 1/Sunset Intersection Improve 45,138.19 21,266.43 Hwy 6/1st Ave Left Turn 11,878.05 Mormon Trek-Hwy 1/Hwy 921 730,852.87 Summit St Bridge 6,984.17 Bus Shelters 2,979.00 22,020.00 Transit Parking Lot Resurfacing 100,296.60 3,146.00 Buses 90,103.00 Transit Methane Abatement 165,194.00 Transit Garage Door Replacement 48,592.00 Transit Roof Replacement 101,927.00 Airport Layout & Master Plan 19,600.00 Beacon Tower Repainting-Airport 15,212.00 Airport Obstruction Removal 36,612.00 Airport Hangar D Rehab 50,000.00 Hwy 6/Sycamore 28,348.10 City Park Stage 81,175.00 Longfellow/Twain Ped Tunnel 19,899.32 193,800.68 PD Hardware/software upgrade 18,165.01 IA DNR 20,000.00 Compost Rebate Program 1,875.00 Electronic Waste Collection 6,330.42 JCCOG 122,449.00 114,038.00 107,272.00 100,291.00 Emergency Shelter Grant 67,536.00 114,062.00 97,605.00 139,268.00 United Natural Foods 300,000.00 2. Total State 2,016,137.37 1,458,997.27 4,651,026.04 1,898,478.61 City of Iowa City State and Federal Grant Receipts Cash Basis FY01 to FY03 Actuals Receipts Posted Through 5125/04 for FY04 FY04 FY03 FY02 FY01 Federal Grants Longfellow Neighborhood 4,400.00 Police Patrol-Bulletproof vest program 2,198.12 3,367.50 2,694.71 2,638.76 JOCO Task Force 7,589.64 5,715.36 Federal Crime Grant 35,975.16 Federal Crime Grant II 48,682.05 206,095.95 Animal Control-STOP Grant 5,000.00 Library-National Library of Medicine 5,237.38 23,483.45 Transit Hot water pads washer 3,360.00 Federal Operating Assistance 439,025.00 402,180.00 360,209.00 347,568.00 Transit FTA 12,000.00 3,388.00 Transit Lift Parts 7,736.00 703.00 Water Plant seeding 8,167.50 EPA Snyder Creek Wetland (3,800.84) 83,339.87 3. Transit Office Furnishings 1,445.00 23,722.00 Bus Shelters 31,425.00 Buses 90,104.00 Transit Downtown Interchange 165,004.00 Court St Transportation Center 1,338,147.00 17,803.00 2,603,627.00 Bus Washer/Cleaner 145,523.00 Transit Maintenance Bldg Lighting 4,725.00 Airport Master Plan Land Acquisition 1,059,539.00 18,702.00 Emergency Communications Upgrade 154,819.00 PD Hardware/software upgrade 44,748.00 60,616.00 67,277.00 Fire Safety Trailer 35,188.00 Housing Authority 115,500.00 4. Housing Authority 14,232.00 4. Housing Authority 5,321,534.00 4,819,356.00 4,911,399.00 4,227,177.00 Housing Authority 701,971.00 690,406.00 665,004.00 633,062.00 Public Housing 153,699.00 101,016.00 64,130.00 73,942.00 Public Housing-FY03 Capital Fund Grant 43,790.51 38,813.25 110,336.00 5. Public Housing-ROSS Grant 44,648.44 48,744.40 44,129.00 Public Housing-FY02 Capital Fund Grant 20,800.08 168,074.22 Public Housing-FY01 Capital Fund Grant 99,649.00 94,402.00 19,264.00 HOME Programs 522,713.25 1,081,088.55 648,367.82 579,294.37 CDBG Grant 209,300.22 688,253.95 1,204,891.31 815,802.37 Rehab Grant 21,936.22 110,567.54 297,422.99 97,305.61 Total Federal 8,980,334.36 8,549,050.22 12,147,857.04 7,704,149.09 Total State and Federal 10,996,471.73 10,008,047.49 16,798,883.08 9,602,627.70 1. Should not have been coded as a state grant 2. Pass through only 3. Over re-imbursed funds returned FY02 4. Certificate Program no longer exists. Is part of voucher program 5. FY00 Capital Fund Grant in FY01 account number re-used Date: May 25, 2004 To: City Council From: Eleanor M. Diikes, City Attorney Re: Attorney Assignments Attached for your information are the primary areas of responsibility for the attorneys in my office. Attachment cc: City Manager Assistant City Manager City Clerk eleanor/me?c/attorney assignments doc ATTORNEY ASSIGNMENTS Eleanor Dilkes~ City Attorney General Supervision of all matters City Council City Manager/Assistant City Manager City Clerk Public Works and Engineering Finance Department Human Rights Commission/Coordinator Property acquisition and coordination of same Litigation supervision PCRB Police Department Sarah Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney City Council, City Manager, City Clerk Planning Dept (excluding Community development and JCCOG Human Services) Board of Adjustment PCRB Police Department Personnel/Civil Service/Pension Litigation as assigned Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney Cable and Cable Commission Finance Department Library Fire Department Parking & Transit Cemetery Environmental Issues City Assessor/Tax Assessment Appeals Litigation as assigned Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney Community Development and JCCOG Human Services Housing & Inspection Services/Code enforcement Public Housing Authority Human Rights Commission Airpod Animal Control Magistrate's Court (%) Senior Center Litigation as assigned Deer Management Committee Mitch Behr, Assistant City Attorney Plan & Zoning Commission/Planning Dept (excluding Community Development and JCC©G Human Services) Board of Adjustment Property Acquisition as assigned Public Works and Engineering Magistrate's Court (%) Parks & Recreation Litigation as assigned City of Iowa CityiP8 MEMORANDUM Date: May 26, 2004 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager_,.~.~.2~ ~L/' From: Karin Franklin, Director, Re: District Planning I understand a question has arisen from the Council as to the work schedule for District Plans. With the decision to draft the Development Code in house, we have diverted the staff time from District Planning to this project. Upon completion of the Development Code (hopefully this year), we will resume District Planning beginning with the Central District. This district consists of some of the older neighborhoods in Iowa City surrounding the downtown, extending north to Dodge Street, east to First Avenue and south to Highway 6. The Council concurred with the Planning & Zoning Commission's choice of the Central District as the next area of study in response to a memo dated March 29, 2001. Cc Bob Miklo AGENDA PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:00 pm PATV - 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order 2. Consent agenda 3. Approval of April minutes 4. Old business a. Revisit staff letter to Board of Directors 5. Short public announcements 6. New Business a. Review and Reevaluate Board of Directors Policy Handbook b. Discuss Board member conduct 7. Reports i. ICTC ii. Committees 1. Building & Grounds 2. Outreach & Fundraising 3. Search - Recommendation to Board 4. Refranchising i. Treasurer ii. Management - Iowa Shares 8. Board announcements 9. Adjournment If you have additional agenda items or cannot attend the meeting, please contact Josh at 338-7035. PATV, Board of Directors Meeting - Final Draft Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:00 pm PATV - 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order: 7:05 pm Present are Jack F., Tom N., Carrie W., Phil P., Steve N. Teresa S., John C., John V. Search Committee representative present is Greg T. 2. Approval of February Minutes: Approved 3. Old Business: None 4. Short Public Announcements: None presented 5. New Business - Carrie W. asked about efficacy of sending Board packets via email. It seems to be working with the three methods. She also discussed need to schedule committee meetings on regular basis. 6. Reports a. ICTC: None presented b. Committees: i. Buildings and grounds: No report ii. Outreach & Fundraising: No report c. Director's Search Committee: Search Committee presented individual written and oral recommendations. Board voted and approved Josh Goding as PATV's new Executive Director. d. Refranchising: None presented e. Treasurer: Report presented f. Manager: i. Iowa Shares had their February retreat in Grinell ii. Sent IHometown' entdes to the Alliance for Community Media's National Video Festival. Entries included Other News and Chins. iii. PATV is partnering with the Evert Conner to provide special training and help producing a video program iv. Rene is working on project with ICCSD 6th graders. She spoke to the class and they will be visiting PA-I'V on April 16th. v. Public Access Week begins April 11th. The City of Iowa City will be presenting a proclamation to PATV on April 6th at 7 pm. John C. and Carrie W. volunteered to accept the proclamation. 7. Announcements: None 8. Adjournment: 10:05 pm PATV, Board of Directors Meeting - Final Draft Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:00 pm PATV - 206 Lafayette Street 1. Call meeting to order: 7:05 pm Present are Jack F., Tom N., Carrie W., Phil P., Steve N. Teresa S., John C., John V. Search Committee representative present is Greg T. 2. Approval of February Minutes: Approved 3. Old Business: None 4. Short Public Announcements: None presented 5. New Business - Carrie W. asked about efficacy of sending Board packets via email. It seems to be working with the three methods. She also discussed need to schedule committee meetings on regular basis. 6. Reports a. ICTC: None presented b. Committees: i. Buildings and grounds: No report ii. Outreach & Fundraising: No report c. Director's Search Committee: Search Committee presented individual written and oral recommendations. Board voted and approved Josh Goding as PATV's new Executive Director. d. Refranchising: None presented e. Treasurer: Report presented f. Manager: i. Iowa Shares had their February retreat in Grinell ii. Sent "Hometown" entries to the Alliance for Community Media's National Video Festival. Entries included Other News and Chins. iii. PATV is partnering with the Evert Conner to provide special training and help producing a video program iv. Rene is working on project with ICCSD 6th graders. She spoke to the class and they will be visiting PATV on April 16th. v. Public Access Week begins April 11th. The City of Iowa City will be presenting a proclamation to PATV on April 6th at 7 pm. John C. and Carrie W. volunteered to accept the proclamation. 7. Announcements: None 8. Adjournment: 10:05 pm City's New Stormwater Utility Fee: will benefit you and your community. fee with each monthIy utility bill effective June, 2004) What is a Stormwater Fee? What Benefit Will I Receive From Paying Stormwater is This Fee? the rainfall The utility fees will help pay for various stormwater runoff that flows services. Some of these services include public education, into streets, storm sewer inspection, cleaning, maintenance/repair, and storm sewers administrative costs associated with stormwater and ditches, and management. In addition, the stormwater utility fees will is then carried pay for practices and projects to help improve water directly into quality and reduce flooding in Iowa City. This includes nearby streams funding for new storm sewer constructinn, separation of and rivers. A storm water utility fee is a mechanism combined sewers, and modifications to existing troubled to fund the cost of stormwater management, systems. Why The Need For A Fee Now? How Much I Will Pay? Iowa City is now required to implement various All single-family homes will pay the same $2.00 programs related to stormwater quality under a new monthly fee. Multi-family dweIlings will pay $1.00 federally mandated Stormwater Permit. In the past, monthly per unit. The fee for non-residential stormwater management focused only on handling properties will be based on the actual impervious area the large quantities of water from stormwater, and and will vary for each property. An impervious area is the resulting flooding issues. Storm sewers, ditches, a surface that does not allow water and detention/retention ponds were built to carry to soak into the ground. For stormwater away from homes and businesses during example, driveways, rooftops, and such events, parking, lots are considered to be Under new Federal guidelines, the quality aspect of ~mpervlOUS areas. stormwater management has become increasingly important. The new Federal regulations focus on Working Towards A pollutants carried by stormwater into streams and Better Future rivers that are known to be prevalent and harmful. The City of Iowa City is striving to This new emphasis on stormwater management improve the water quality of its strives to protect and improve our valuable water creeks, streams, and river. We are resources. It also means that Iowa City must spend also working to protect our infrastructure, businesses, and more money on stormwater management than it has homes from damage due to flooding. This effort will be in the past. In order to undertake these new ongoing, and information will continue to be provided in stormwater initiatives, Iowa City was faced with the order to educate and update you on this program. question of how to pay for such new services, without assistance from either State or Federal CONTACT INFORMATION governments. It was determined that Iowa City would initiate a stormwater utility user fee, and not If you have any questions regarding your stormwater rely solely on utility fee, please contact: property taxes or other revenue for Brian Boelk, P.E. financing. Senior Civil Engineer Most 410 E. Washington Street surrounding Iowa City, IA 52240 communities (319) 356-5437 have already brian-boelk~iowa-city, org implemented stormwater fees. Information is also available at One of the new federal mandates is to map www.icgov.org/stormwater the City's storm sewer systena Russ' Amoco Service c;D 305 ~. Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 May 26,2004 Mr. Lowell Soike, State Historical Society ofIowa 600 E. Locust Des Moines, Ia 50313 I am the owner of the above property and have received notice that it is nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic places. I strongly object to this. I have owned the property for twenty four years. I have updated through the years as needed to run my business. It is a modern, cement block building with a flat roof and there is nothing historic about it. Anything historic was probably tom down when the station was built. This property is in the business district and the businesses just to the west, in the same block with buildings much older, were not included in the nomination. Upon receiving this letter was the first time I ever heard anything about anyone even wanting to nominate it for this. I'm at retirement age and have had people say they wouldn't buy a service station business if it was classified/registered on the historical list because of the demands it puts on the business. I don't know how such dumbness gets started but it's time to put an immediate stop to it. We still live in a democratic country and owners still should have something to say about property they own. Please do not let this happen to my business. Sincerely,. . ~ lJ~ . State ofTo-H<>' , County of ~"h"""" ,ss: On this 2 (" day of M'''f ,A.D. 2004, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared RO':>o-l; e H,,^, od<. , tome known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same as her voluntary act and deed. @ KEW K. BOWERS K -t-U-' 1(, ßö'~~ CornmIIIion Number 719147 . . MyCommllllon ~ ow i"k·:h~,.... 22. )..bCS . Notary Public in and for said state. "" = 0 ç;.-;:. ~- :2:0 = P.-< :T.P il ~l-< -< C. Elizabeth Foster Hill, State Historical Society ofIowa N '..' 0" ~·~C) Iowa City Mayor j~ m - -~ n-I -0 ,~ Iowa City Council persons -~- --:0 3: "....) . 00.- ~ Peter Hayek, attorney -C:/' -<: » <::> c:> - -. -...-" ~-'-- _'___.d__ ..- ...- - 225 N. Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa May 18, 2004 Dear Mr. Soilke, I was surprised and dismayed to learn that someone is attempting to place my home and property on the national historical list. The structure of my home has been signifi- cantlyaltered since it was built. In addition, my property is zoned commercial. I am in rnvor of the historical registry but placing my property on it would be ludicrous. Please remove my property located at 225 North Gilbert Street in Iowa City &om consideration. Thank you. ~~ Zomas . ~onwa;-? cc.Elizebeth Foster Hilll, Iowa City Council Members ......) 0 c::¡ C"C:;) ::;-= A~- <-_0 ::';.."'.Jë ).> ----, --< il (J--" N --- - -- . ~ Tì -0 C) ~ ¡".-! .j -s: .c- $; - w .- -. -+------.'._, _~n __....._ - -- --...---------. IOWA CITY ALLERGY AND ASTHMA CLINIC John Kammermeyer, M.D. 404 E. Bloomington Allergist Phone (319) 354,7014 Iowa City, Iowa 52245-2800 Fax (319) 354,3196 May 25, 2004 ,'-'. Q ~j J-:- ..... :'2:(J ~ "" --n )/_::=j -: .- Mr. Lowell Soike -- N - 0:> Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer C '---rl 'r-;-- ~ "-'. State Historical Society ofIowa CJ~ ---" 600 East Locust St. r:-? -~ Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 ~- 0 » N Dear Mr. Soika: On Friday, May 7, 2004 I received a notice from the State Historical Society ofIowa dated May 3, 2004 that my two properties at: 404 East Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52245 and 412 East Bloomington St, Iowa City, IA 52245 have been nominated to be placed on the National Registry of Historic Places, with a hearing to be held in Des Moines on June 11, 2004. I knew nothing about this prior to receiving your letter. My properties were placed in nomination without my knowledge or approval and against my wilL I believe this to be a serious and unwarranted intrusion into my rights as a property owner. I strongly oppose the nomination of my two properties to the National Registry of Historic Places. Therefore, I urge that you remove my two properties immediately from consideration for the National Registry of Historic Places. Your letter of May 3, 2004 appears to suggest my commercially zoned properties and the surrounding commercially zoned properties are already in a historic preservation district. This is definitely not the case. Please note that at present there is no such entity as: the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. There have been no public hearings in Iowa City nor any vote or other action taken by any commission or the Iowa City City Council concerning historic preservation of this area. It's important for you to know that my two commercial properties are located directly across the street from the emergency and ambulance entrance to Mercy HospitaL Mine, and other adjacent commercial properties, are in a commercial zone established around Mercy Hospital a number of years ago to encourage medically related office development as a health care core area. G1-adually this development is occurring and the Mercy complex is expanding. In conversations with me, members of the Iowa City City Council have stated that, while they can support nomination of appropriate residential areas, they believe including any properties in this commercial zone around Mercy Hospital would be counter productive to desired further commercial development and they do not support this. -,-.....-.- 'c:';:' ð c;.:> .c- _.,~~ 2:;n -'''~ --í\ ..G..;::,,- .~, ;_:-,. -..\ -- rV -- ,......, cP '--c\ '~~:S) ·c~~ ~o -.-, ,_.c:. \_- -"' "-) \" ~"" Mr. Lowell Soike - page 2 -;-<,-'::·2 ~ ~-J. /' May 25, 2004 ~? ç ~ )? N With all of the above in mind, I again strongly urge that my two properties be immediately removed from consideration for placement on the National Registry of Historic Places. Sincerely yours, ~i2~ John Kammermeyer, M.D. STATE OF :t..owA , COUNTY OF Jo ~"-ISð-...s , ss: On this 2.. day of MA'l , A.D. 20~before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared.,jOI-!1J "k'I"ttY'\ rv1e.'("~, to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same act and de PHIUP A. LEFF ~ c....... . .1UnbIr2D1 1K:km cc: Elizabeth Foster Hill Tax Incentive Programs Manager/National Register Coordinator State Historical Society ofIowa 600 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Iowa City City Council Philip A. Leff, Attorney -.......--.-.-- May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society ofIowa ATTENTION: Lowell Soike Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer This petition is being submitted by seven owners of commercial properties along the north Gilbert Street corridor to the west and northwest of Mercy Hospital, in Iowa City. Please note our commercially zoned properties are located approximately three blocks ITom the Iowa City central business district and are adjacent to the Mercy Hospital complex. On Friday, May 7, 2004 we all received notices from the State Historical Society ofIowa that our properties had been nominated for placement on the National Registry of Historic places. This was done without our knowledge or consent and totally against our wishes. We therefore wish to voice our strong opposition to having our properties nominated for placement on the National Registry of Historic Places and request that our properties be withdrawn ITom consideration at once. Don and Dorothy Fowles fJ~~ &~ ~~) 310 North Gilbert St. John Kammermeyer, M.D. ~VY\- t'"-~) c__:--} ç;~ 404 E. Bloomington St. - 412 E. Bloomington St. -'.( -n ,-) N Patricia Fisher OJ \'-1-1 315 N. Gilbert St. ~ ,;?-~ 'I"i"'; -a r": --'-1 '.J 311 N. Gilbert St. C):;:.:'~ ~/, r:Y :<: ~ » 0 Rosalie Hancock R~ N 305 N. Gilbert St. Tom Conway -¡;;., e? 225 N. Gilbert St. Howard Carroll arC~~ 319 E. Bloomington Mary Ellen Chudacek for Chudacek Partnership 214 N. Gilbert St. /1úu¡ tef¿,¡J (tluuúuh 210 N. Gilbert St. 204 N. Gilbert St. 402 E. Market St. -----..,-..,.->-, Page 2 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society of Iowa r-"~ ~~~J ð ? Don and Dorothy Fowles ,...,- -:.£0 -,-. íl 310 North Gilbert St. y".:--\ -- ...- N -- Iowa City, IA 52245 Q cD -n -':) -, ::-'- -) ~~~~ ?) r:-? ~- :5~ 0 J7 N STATE OF .:LD wc~ , COUNTY OF .JDh f/l5:0J¡ , ss: On this ;u, day of VI? ~ l/ , AD. 20.Q!i, before me, the , undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared -DI:> 17 ~ w/t'S , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as is voluntary act and deed. JANET D. DRISCOLL {hut - (jJ "ü.t.-Løff '- Commission Number 006811 .,JtÞhei . )- D/\I'~(OI/ . My C mmission Expj]:.es -~;J -0£ , Notary Public in and for said state. ~~ STATE OF ;:FD 0..)(;<- , COUNTY OF JD)l h.£oh ,5S: On this ;tt, day of mi.y , AD. 20~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared Doro H 1/ Ç'o wleS , , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same as er voluntary act and deed. .....z..'-().¿~ a: ''!e.-1 D· Df"S (.oJ; , Notary Public in and for said state. - -.--.- Page 3 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society of Iowa John Kammermeyer, M.D. 404 E. Bloomington St. 412 E. Bloomington St. ~1< Iowa City, 1A 52245 STATE OF 5o~ß'-' , COUNTY OF .Johnson ,55: On this ;J 7 day of J?1& y , AD. 20<:1...:1., before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared J () h J1 ka m mer In e yel' , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as s voluntary act and deed. anð- Û 'A.~ (J he D. O¡7/S¿ol¡ Notary Public in and for said state. r-·J C::::I 0 ç;,J ..1:- :20 ':;-;". ~~. -~ -< -n .. . N ,-- c::> .." ~1 --, :J;: _.J ':'? C> N Page 4 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society of Iowa Patricia Fisher ~Ídl ø-é.:J6t 315 N. Gilbert St. 311 N. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52245 STATE OF fðWtt.. , COUNTY OF Jot,nsOh ,5S: On this .}7 day of may , AD. 20~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared fú j--r/ C " "-- ¡::;.~ he r , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same as er voluntary act and deed. , ~., JANET D. DRISCOLL --<:-útU¡ú/' ~ Commission Number 006811 . ~ Mh C05miSS¡On ExpIres .J(jhe-f J). D/,¡'~{()/I . ;;)'05 . Notary Public in and for said state. r--_1 Q C~J '~~ ::~C) :'1":. » -.. -< il f'-' -- ---j ex> '1 - - -', . , ---, Q ";<>0 -j --,.. ~ » 0 N Page 5 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Societv of Iowa Rosalie Hancock 305 N. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52245 L ~ STATE OF .:Iø wc,- , COUNTY OF JOh /1-->0), , 5S: On this ;;.. ì day of YJ1 f1 cl , AD. 2~, before me, the , undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared R Ð!;c;v / ;e. J-J a HC,K. /( , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same s her voluntary act and deed. ........:, Õ .".;" ç:;~J ~- ¿::n :~;..- -n J-> :::"', -< N -- c' .- , , en : ..-'-. ('---, -1.. Tl :.< L'~ -0 ~-, 1:1 ::1:- \__J 0' '--~ r;.: '-c> ),. C> N Page 6 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society of Iowa Tom Conway 225 N. Gilbert St. -¡:::: ¿;::. ~, Iowa City, IA 52245 . ~ Ô'~ cr>?-z ~~.:... % 0 "c>. -Iì / <"-.- -"- -- ~? ---\ ... -- , . ¡0 ~ ') 0) -'(-' :"::..".(--- ,\ \ ~~: ~,~. c- í'-' .>_.J STATEOF~WCI.. , COUNTY OF J()hM"'''' ,ss: Q)~ ~ "":-;,.. (;) On this ,;; 7 day of m cP V , AD. 20º¥, before me, the)7 u:> undersigned, a Notary I Public in and for said state, personally appeared T'ZJ IrJ é I) /1 t.,) « cj , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as is voluntary act and deed. J(Ln~-f D· Dp'¡'sco!j , Notary Public in and for said state. Page 7 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society of Iowa ;-~ ::> <;~:. ':J Howard Carroll fj ~~ 319 E. Bloomington flt:~ ~~Ç)I ~.", --n Iowa City, IA 52245 -<. - .. / N - ,--~, i.....' (5) --n ~~ / -0 ...-, -';"-.. ""'-'1 ,.-) ,. -:0-"'- .~"JJ C)-- I;? .-r Z CJ » w STATE OF .ÞO úJ,z , COUNTY OF J{)h hSo ~ , ss: On this ;; 7 day of may , A.D. 2oo...,f, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared I-! l0ú!J(f/¿ (' t'.I fll'l"J 1/ , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as . s voluntary act and deed. Céhe'f Ì)- J)f1I's:CO/j Notary Public in and for said state. --"'._.."_.._-~ Page 8 May 25, 2004 Petition to the State Historical Society of Iowa Mary Ellen Chudacek for Chudacek Partnership 214 N. Gilbert St. 210 N. Gilbert St. <--111 ê /J 1117;1 ,. . Ii. / 204 N. Gilbert St. f1é(¿/l-¿¡- .é?Z't.oub~ 402 E. Market St. ð Iowa City, IA 52245 ;::~? O --. = - 4"-- ~o . _1:::-" -_.. --< _1 - ---"ì I STATE OF .J-01J¡q , COUNTY OF -JÓHN60rJ ,ss:':j,:; ~-- On this ;?7M day of f'J. 6 ' AD. 20.Q:j, before me, thè~ ~ :0 . il undersigned, a Notary ?2 5~ ¡;;"J :Þ: " Public in and for said state, personally appeared Mi+1lj f L-L GAl (! Hu D 1'1" 6 f.G ~ to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoi instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same as her voluntary act and ed it-I t # MA.UA K. LOVELACE i of commlsslooNU7'f'i ~ih\ç My Comm. Exp_ I 0.' , Notary Public in and for said state. AGENDA IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION EMMA HARVAT HALL 410 E. Washington St. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 7:00 p.m. DRAFT MEMBERS PRESENT: Lisa Beckmann, Jim McCue, Billie Townsend, Paul Retish, Geoff Wilming, David Shorr MEMBERS ABSENT: Catherine Fribley, Valerie Garr STAFF MEMBERS: Heather Shank 1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. GUESTS- MUSLIN YOUTH CAMP REPRESENTATIVES: Bill Aossey and Jalel Aossey arrived and introduced themselves to the Commission. Shorr gave a brief introduction and stated that the Commission had extended the invitation to the Aosseys so that they could educate Commissioners on the proposed youth camp and the reception the Bill and Jalel have experienced from the surrounding communities. Specifically, the Commission wondered whether the Aosseys had encountered anti-Islamic sentiments since the plan for the camp was announced. Bill began with a background of his personal history stating that he was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bill's grandfather first arrived in Iowa in 1889 to work on farms as an immigrant worker. After graduating from Coe College, he joined the Peace Corp. In the early 80's Bill began thinking about youth development. His idea for a youth camp came about in the early nineties. His first priority was looking for land and obtaining a land grant with the assistance of Jerry Chaffy. Ultimately they found Camp Daybreak in Coralville, which was formerly, Girl Scout camp. The camp he was proposing needed to be classified a non-profit entity. In his research he found that there were no national Islamic camps in the state, but thero are various denominations of Christian and Jewish camps. Bill believed that if he could develop the first Muslim Youth Camp that it would be an asset to Iowa. Bill stated that today's youth need much more of a challenge than the youth of the past. The names that were discussed included MYCA or Muslim Youth Camps of America or Multicultural Youth Camps of America, since the camp will be open to all youth. Bill clarified some misconceptions that appeared in local newspapers. He said there was not going to be a 500-foot water tower or prayer tower. He added that there would be a Greek tower, but it had no symbolism on it at all. The lodge would house the cafeteria, language center, computer center and history center. He said that they had also planned for ten cabins representing different nationalities beginning with a teepee. McCue wanted to know the Aosseys' opinion as to how the anti-Muslim reaction started? McCue asked whether they felt the reaction was precipitated by 9/117 Jalel stated that in December of 1998 they began to meet to discuss the camp. Research was conducted with regard to land grants and the Aoesseys began meeting with the neighbors in the area. This all started prior to 9/11. He said from the beginning there were problems. The meetings were not very productive, and from the first meeting things went from bad to worse. He said that people expressed environmental concerns and people questioned the real reason the Aosseys had called them together. After 9/11 the Army Corp of Engineers reviewed the analysis of an environmental study. The Aoesseys spent $6500 for a private company to survey the land. Jalel also commented that out of 106 available acres in the entire area that the camp would only use 4.6 acres, and 70% of that had already been utilized as part of the Girl Scout camp. Further more. the Aoesseys only received half of what they asked for originally. Jalel said that at the end of the month they would be presenting a draft site to the Army Corps of Engineers. He added that the camp would be built in phases; not only for financial reasons, but they felt it would be better to go with a slower process. Another facet is the curriculum, which is still a work in progress. Bill made the point that there were issues regarding the amount of money that was to be raised. Bill was amazed that people were willing to spend large amounts of money to build new prisons and refuse disposal facilities but had a problem investing 1-2 million dollars in their youth. Retish said that he wished the public would perceive the camp as one that is multicultural, but the perception here is that no matter what they call it, the public will perceive it as a "Muslim" camp planned by Muslims. Retish asked if there was some type of strategy to get around this misperception. Jalel stated that they've worked with a PR firm in Cedar Rapids to help them work on a strategy to gain support. He also found out that after the Mike Gallagher show was in Iowa City, their support actually improved since a lot of folks felt that they were being persecuted by Gallagher. Jalel stated that they needed to write more pro- active articles and that the local newspapers have been pro and con in the representation of the camp. Bill felt that the letters to the editor were creating harm as erroneous information was being written and no clarification was offered. He also added that there were three main problems they are facing right now: (1) misinformation, (2) intentional misinformation, (3) and the inability to sit down with people in a constructive dialogue. McCue asked the role of Islam in the educational program, and the efforts they would make to recruit non-Muslin students? Jalel said that he would like an Islamic structure in place, but that they can't force someone to pray. He said that they were still trying to determine what they could and couldn't do based on the boundaries of being a 501(c) 3 organization. Bill explained that the camp would have some kind of Islamic nature to it, but there would be no alcohol (federal land) or smoking or pork allowed. He said that there would be no permanent religious structure because it violates federal law, and that the camp participants and staff could pray anywhere. Retish said he would like to see a name other than "camp" as people associate that with something bad. Retish suggested using the word center as opposed to camp. Bill said that until July of 2003 they said very little because there was no camp. The Army Corp of Engineers recently approved the camp with modifications yet to be determined. Beckmann asked if they had given any thought to reorganization, new name, etc? Jalel said that the plan they spoke of during the Commission meeting was the original plan, but it has never been received positively by the public. Bill lays some of the responsibility on the media. Jalel said he doesn't want to change the name but to have the world change it's views. Jalel wants the public to see a different side of the Muslim people. Bill said that they would like to get 20% of international students through corporations like McDonalds, KFC or Pizza Hut. In addition Bill envisions a promotional program that offers two or three students an opportunity to go to a month long international camp in Iowa, for free. Jalel added that initially they hoped to pull their students from a 50-100 mile radius. Townsend commented that it would help if their plans were in place before bringing them before the public. Bill reiterated that they do have a plan, but it is not finalized. Jalel said the type of classes or curriculum is what is yet to be determined. Bill said that the site plan will be submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers at the end of March and they will wait for approval. Beckmann thanked Bill and Jalel for addressing the Commission. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Beckmann asked for changes and or corrections in the February minutes. Townsend wanted the statement deleted that is located under Old Business 7 G, second sentence. She said she did not make that statement. Shank will remove it. Beckmann wanted a change under 6 B, the last sentence. She said that there was a misunderstanding of who was going to write the article. Beckmann had assumed Fribley would write the letter and she would assist and not the reverse. Beckmann felt badly that she misunderstood. Shank will remove the last sentence. Motion to approve minutes as amended by Townsend and second by McCue. Motion passed unanimously. 4. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: None 5. CASE SUMMARY READING: Shank said that anyone is welcome to come in and read summaries at any time. 6. OFFICIAL VOTE FOR CHAIRPERSON: Beckmann opened floor for chairperson. Motion made by Shorr to nominate Beckmann, second by Townsend. Retish moved to close nominations with a second by Townsend. Motion passed unanimously to reinstate Beckmann as chairperson. Beckmann clarified for Townsend that the next vote would be held at the January 2005 meeting, that it will appear on the January agenda, and nominations would be voted on at the January meeting. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. Vacancy on Commission Beckmann announced that there is a vacancy on the Commission. Shank said that she has not received any applications. Shank will post the opening. Beckmann asked if we publish the opening in the paper. Shank stated that in the past she has put an advertisement in the Daily Iowan. b. Anti-bullying Legislation- Shank said that there was legislation in place, but that she never heard what happened with it. 8. OLD BUSINESS: a. Letter re: Proposed Constitutional Amendments- Beckmann reported that the letter was sent and that the vote was to occur at 3:00 on March 24th. b. Human Rights Breakfast-Nomination forms-review of revisions- Beckmann said that the revised nomination forms had been sent to Shank and Shank said that they were in the packets for comments. Beckmann said that the Commission members can nominate someone, but must recluse yourself if you're on the selection committee. c. Youth Awards: Beckmann said that she has had email correspondence with Shank and Townsend and worked out plans for the next meeting. Shank said that the mayor would attend the ceremony. Beckmann has prepared letters for the winners and she would like to invite family members, the principal of the winner's school and the nominator. Shank said that they would also invite Plugge and Coleman. Shank will put together a small program listing the winners and their school. Townsend suggested that the ceremony begin at 7:00 p.m. Beckmann asked if the members wanted to hold a meeting prior to that time, choose another date for the meeting or even cancel the meeting. Townsend wanted an abbreviated meeting and Retish suggested that the meeting be canceled. Beckmann offered that the meeting could consist of the awards program and that that would be the only item on the agenda, and she asked members to be here by 6:30. Beckmann asked if the Commission wanted all the nominations chosen as winners or whether they wanted someone to look through the nominations to see if they were valid. Consensus was that Beckmann would look the nominations over and if she had any questions she would contact Shank. Shank asked if someone wanted to introduce the winners. Beckmann felt that after the mayor's introduction someone would announce the student's name and describe what he or she had done. Beckmann was selected as the person to do this. Shank asked for assistance before the ceremony. Townsend suggested a couple of balloon bouquets. Retish will not be in attendance. d. Report-Cultural Diversity Day-Sunday February 29: Beckmann reported that it was wonderful. She stated that a man approached her from a GLBT group. He wanted to work with the Commission so she gave him the contact info. 9: REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS: Beckmann: She commented that she would like to have an awards ceremony to acknowledge the elderly. She mentioned this because her grandmother was recently injured and living at a nursing home. Thoughts of her grandmother precipitated the idea. Retish: No report Shorr: No report McCue: No report Wilmington: No report Townsend: No report 10. STATUS OF CASES: Fine 11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made to adjourn made by Beckmann and seconded by Retish. Motion Passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. MINUTES DRA~ IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. CITY CABLE TV OFFICE, 10 S. LINN ST.-TOWER PLACE PARKING FACILITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Castillo, Kimberly Thrower, Saul Mekies, Terry Smith MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Pusack STAFF PRESENT: Drew Shaffer, Mike Brau, Bob Hardy, Andy Matthews, Dale Helling OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Phillips, Rene Paine, Susan Rogusky, Jon Koebrick, Beth Fisher, Josh Goding RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL None at this time. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Paine introduced Josh Goding, the new director of PATV. Fisher reported that the library will be closed on Memorial Day and have a grand re-opening June 12. New video equipment is currently being installed in the new meeting rooms. Koebrick reported that the initiation of video on demand (VOD) services has been pushed back a couple months. Shaffer reported that the contract for refranchising work with Rice, Williams Associates has been finished. Shaffer said that since the three original uses for the pass-through fund were established that all the facility funds have been spent. The City has taken $100,000 from the cable TV budget and $30,000-40,000 was used to balance that shortfall through the end of the franchise period. Thrower asked if there was a form used to submit proposals for those funds. Smith said there is a process only for the equipment enhancement allocations. Paine said she is requesting a process so that any access entity could make a proposal for funds to be used for community programming type activities. Until a process is in place the Special Projects Coordinator position should be put on hold to allow other proposals. Smith said that the Commission does not typically get involved in budgetary process. Helling said that this issue is more of a policy issue than budgetary issue. Helling said that the funding of the Special Projects Coordinator position with the pass-through fund was brought before the Commission and given the $100,000 reduction in the cable TV budget to support the general fund it seemed reasonable to use those funds to offset some of that reduction. If the Commission desires to recommend an increase the amount of pass-through funds available to the access entities through the Community Television Group, they could certainly do so, but that would be a policy decision. As long as the facility money was spent on facilities and the equipment enhancement money spent on equipment enhancement, any remaining money was assumed to be used to support community programming and thus supporting the Special Projects Coordinator would be a consistent use. Castillo said his recollection was that the Commission did recommend a change in the line item funding for the Special Projects Coordinator. The Commission asked staff to provide information on the Commission's past actions regarding the Special Projects Coordinator position. Castillo and Thrower suggested that the CTG discuss the issue without any direction from the Commission and report back to the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Castillo moved and Thrower seconded a motion to approve the March 22, 2004 meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS None. SHORT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS None. CONSUMER ISSUES Shaffer referred to the complaint report in the meeting packet and noted that there were 5 complaints--1 about difficulty obtaining service, 1 about the Intemet service being on an off for a protracted period of time, 1 about poor technical service, 1 about releasing a customer's phone number to a 3rd party, and 1 about the attitude of a customer service representative. All the complaints have been resolved or are in the process of being resolved. UNWERSITY OF IOWA REPORT Shaffer reported Mike McBride from the University of Iowa called and informed him he would be unable to attend the meeting. PATV REPORT Paine reported that last week was declared "Public Access Week" by the city. George Stoney, a prominent figure in the formation of public access nation-wide was in town for a film festival and visited PATV. PATV recently hosted a group of cub scouts. The 6th grade class from Lucas school recently produced a show called "Animal Rights and Wrongs". This is a follow-up to Paine making a presentation to the class. Paine introduce Josh Goding, the new director of PATV. The Commission thanked Paine for her years of service to PATV. SENIOR CENTER REPORT Rogusky distributed the April Senior Center TV program guide. As a part of the celebration of the 100th birthday of the Senior Center building many activities are planned with a 100 year theme. SCTV will be taping many of those events. IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT No representative was present. LEGAL REPORT Matthews said he had nothing new to report. LiBRARY REPORT Fisher reported that the library will be closed from Memorial Day and have a grand re-opening June 12. New video equipment is currently being installed in the new meeting rooms. KIRKWOOD REPORT No representative was present. MEDIACOM REPORT Koebrick reported that the initiation of video on demand (VOD) services has been pushed back a couple months. MEDIA UNIT Hardy reported that InfoVision held a focus group April 3rd' which was very productive and generated many good ideas. Both the Media Unit and the Community Television Service are experiencing more requests for service as the weather gets warmer. The Media Unit received an "Outstanding Citizen" award from the 6th Judicial District in recognition of the 12 programs produced on justice issues. CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Shaffer reported that the contract for refranchising work with Rice, Williams Associates has been finished. A computer bulletin board system has been set up for gathering input from the public, particularly for use in the Avatar project. The Cable Division is exploring ways to improve promotional efforts. REFRANCHIS lNG Shaffer reported that a meeting has been set up with Rice, Williams Associates for the first week in May. Smith and Castillo will attend on behalf of the Commission. PASS-THROUGH FUNDS Shaffer referred to the memo in the meeting packet that explains why this item is on the agenda and the memo outlining the uses of the pass-through fund. Paine said that she understands that there are tree components to the pass-through fund allocations: the community programmer, equipment enhancement allocations to the access providers, and facility funds. Paine said the facility money is a question mark and asked about a process to access those funds. Shaffer said that since the three original uses for the pass-through fund were established that all the facility funds have been spent. The City has taken $100,000 from the cable TV budget and $30,000-40,000 for the Special Projects Coordinator position was used to balance that shortfall from the pass-through fund. Thrower asked if there was a form used to submit proposals for the pass-through fund. Smith said there is a process only for the equipment enhancement allocations. Paine said she is requesting a process so that any access entity could make a proposal for funds to be used for community programming type activities from other funds. Paine request that until a process is in place the Special Projects Coordinator position should be put on hold to allow other proposals. Hardy clarified that the Community Television Group has not discussed this issue and that PATV's ideas are those of PATV alone. Smith said that the Commission does not typically get involved in budgetary process. Helling said that this issue is more ora policy issue than budgetary issue. Since the pass-through fund was established the estimates of subscribers, and therefore revenue, has been a little higher than anticipated. When the pass-through fund was initiated a certain amount was earmarked for facilities. Those funds have now all been used up. In budgeting for the community programmer inflation was built in so that less money was expended during the first 5 years and less in the final years. Because the pass-through revenue has been a little higher than anticipated those funds provided an opportunity to help fill in the gap created when the City took $100,000 from the cable TV budget to support the general fund. Matthews said that the decision on how to spend those funds does not rest with the Commission, but the City Council. The Commission may make recommendations, but the authority rests with Council. Shaffer noted that the Commission was fully informed in memos and during discussions at meetings about the use of the pass-through fund for the Special Projects Coordinator. Helling said that the funding of the Special Projects Coordinator position with the pass-through fund was brought before the Commission and given the $100,000 reduction in the cable TV budget to support the general fund it seemed reasonable to use those funds to offset some of that reduction. If the Commission desires to recommend an increase in the amount of pass-through funds available to the access entities through the Community Television Group, they could certainly do so, but that would be a policy decision. As long as the facility money was spent on facilities and the equipment enhancement money spent on equipment enhancement, any remaining money was assumed to be used to support community programming and thus supporting the Special Projects Coordinator would be a consistent use. Shaffer said that as a contractor with the City PATV is not necessarily entitled to receive additional funds from the City. Smith said that there appears to be several option for the Commission: stay with the status quo, ask the Community Television Group to consider the issues and see if there is a consensus among their members, or defer the issue to the refranchising process. Castillo noted asked if a recommendation to increase funds available to the CTG was made if it could be accomplished before FY 2006, and noted that by that time a new franchise may be in place. Smith said the Commission use of the CTG to determine worthy uses of funds has been a effective and cooperative. The Commission could ask the CTG if more money was available, what they would do with it. The Commission would also have to ask City staff if more funds were made available to the CTG, what would have to be given up to do so. Castillo said the question that needs to be addressed is what mechanism a member of the CTG might use to gain access to additional pass-through funds. Smith said there is a mechanism in place to deal with the $17,500 in equipment enhancement funds. What Paine is addressing is a process for additional funds above that $17,500. Castillo said that if additional funds become available it may be best to follow the process currently used by the CTG. Thrower agreed with that approach of using the CTG process. Thrower, Meikes and Smith suggested to refer the issue to the CTG. Paine asked if the Commission might make a recommendation to re- evaluate the use of the pass-through funds in regards to the Special Projects Coordinator. Matthews asked if Paine was asking the Commission to withdraw their previous recommendation. Castillo said his recollection was that the Commission did recommend a change in the line item funding for the Special Projects Coordinator. Meikes moved to ask staff to provide information on the Commission's past actions and commitments regarding the Special Projects Coordinator position. Castillo and Thrower suggested that the CTG discuss the issue without any direction for the Commission and report back to the Commission. ADJOURNMENT Meikes moved and Castillo seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Drew Shaffer Cable TV Administrator MINUTES DRAFT IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. MEDIACOM OFFICE, 6300 COUNCIL ST NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Castillo, Kimberly Thrower, Saul Mekies, Terry Smith MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Pusack STAFF PRESENT: Drew Shaffer, Mike Brau, Bob Hardy, Andy Matthews OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Phillips, Josh Goding, Susan Rogusky, Jon Koebrick, Beth Fisher, Randy Brown, Todd Leach TOUR AND DEMONSTRATION OF NEW SERVICES Mediacom staff provided a tour of their facilities in Cedar Rapids and demonstrated new services now being offered or to be offered soon in Iowa City. Among those services are more extensive high definition programming, video on demand, new digital set top boxes that include a digital video recorder, enhanced electronic program guides, and the high speed Internet service. Telephony services, while not demonstrated, will be available in Iowa City in the near future. ADJOURNMENT Castillo moved and Thrower seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Adjournment was at 8:15. Respectfully submitted, Wm. Drew Shaffer Cable TV Administrator POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW'BOARD ~ MINUTES - May 11, 2004 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Loren Horton called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Candy Bamhill, Greg Roth, Loren Horton, John Stratton, and Roger Williams MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Legal Counsel Catherine Pugh and Staff Kellie Tuttle present OTHERS PRESENT: Capt. Tom Widmer of the ICPD and citizen Kevin Halstead (7:06 p.m.) CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Stratton, seconded by Williams, to adopt the consent calendar. Minutes of the meeting on 03/09/04 · ICPD Use of Force Report- February 2004 · ICPD Use of Force Report- March 2004 · ICPD General Order #95-01 (Emergency Operation of Police Vehicles) · ICPD General Order #99-02 (Alarm - Open Door Response) · ICPD General Order #99-03 (Prisoner Transport) · ICPD General Order #01-06 (Juvenile Procedures) · ICPD SOG #04-01 (Citizen Involvement Programs) · ICPD SOG #04-02 (Crime Analysis) · ICPD SOG #04-03 (Abducted Children) · ICPD Department Memo 04-08 · ICPD Quarterly/Summary Report- IAIPJPCRB, 2004, Quarter 1 (January-March) Stratton inquired about the intern program referenced in SOG #04-01 and asked Widmer in what capacity the interns were used. Widmer informed the board that the program was formed about 3 years ago and for the most part the interns are used in the records room for entering citations and some other minor things. They also have a Volunteer program, which is mostly worked through the Senior Center and has been quite successful. There are currently 6-7 volunteers. Barnhili inquired whether the CPAAA (Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association), members who have already been through the program who still meet once a month, needed to be listed anywhere for ride along purposes, on SOG #04-01. Widmer stated that he would make a note and look into it. Horton requested a copy of the waiver of liability that is used in the Citizen Involvement Programs. Horton also inquired if there was a difference in the procedure for the Amber Alert if it were a relative verses a non-relative. Widmer stated they would be handled the same, but that there are certain criteria followed with the Amber Alert and it would have to be shown that the child was in suspected danger. Motion carried, 5/0. PCRB-Page 2 May 11,2004 NEW BUSINESS The Board reviewed the first draft of the annual report. A final draft will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting for approval. OLD BUSINESS None. PUBLIC DISCUSSION None. BOARD INFORMATION None. STAFF INFORMATION Legal Counsel Pugh will be on a short leave during the months of OctobedNovember. Turtle informed the Board that the upcoming vacancies for Horton and Stratton were announced at the May 4th Council meeting and the deadline for applications is June 9% MEETING SCHEDULE · June 8, 2004, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room - CANCELLED · July 13, 2004, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room · August 10, 2004, 7:00 P.M., Lobby Conference Room Motion by Stratton, seconded by Roth to cancel the regularly scheduled June meeting. Motion carried, 5/0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Barnhill, seconded by Stratton, to adjourn. Motion carried, 5/0. Meeting adjourned at 7:409 P.M. POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2004 ,~ Date) TERM 1/13 2/10 3/9 4/13 5/11 NAME EXP. Loren 9/1/04 X OrE O/E NM X Horton John 9/1/04 X X X NM X Stratton Greg Roth 9/1/05 X X X NM X Roger 9/1/05 X X X NM X Williams Candy 9/1/07 X X X NM X Barnhill KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting .... Not a Member