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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-01 Info Packet i:- 1. -..= -~!t !~~~~ ~~ _...~ CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET ___...... --1 July 1, 2004 CiTY OF IOWA CiTY www.icgov.org I JULY 6 WORK SESSION ITEMS I IP1 City Council Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas IP2 Historic Preservation-Process for NRHP Nominations [additional correspondence on consent calendar] IP3 Airport Advisory Commission [additional correspondence on consent calendar] IP4 Council Scheduling -Special Meetings I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I IP5 Letter from Council Member Wilburn to Dave Clark: City Policies IP6 Letter from Planning and Community Development Director to Richard Ammar, Jr.: Traffic Patterns in Neighborhood IP7 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Set Up for Council Work Sessions IP8 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Agenda Items for July 21 Joint Meeting IP9 Memorandum from the City Clerk: City of Iowa City Clothing IP10 Email from the Airport Manager: AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) IP11 Memorandum from the Airport Manager to the City Manager: United Hangar IP12 Memorandum from Public Works Project Coordinator to City Manager: Agenda Items IP13 Amended Agenda: July 1, 2004 City Council Economic Development Committee IP14 Email from Heather Shank: 21st Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast IP15 Article from Council Member Vanderhoef: NLC Leaders Discuss Future of Public Finance I PRELIMINARY/DRAFT MINUTES I IP16 Charter Review Commission: June 17, 2004 -._- _ __._.._ ________.^_'"___.~-.-- ""'_.._.____m. _..__._.____.'n____ ----.-------.".---T-"'''..--- --,---.-.---.--'--~_..- - J 07-vl-o"t £ IP1 I !~~~;L1If: ::~ .....~ City Council Meeting Schedule and _1t.IL. - Work Session Agendas July 1, 2004 CITY OF IOWA CiTY www.icgov.org · MONDAY, JULY 5 Independence Day Holiday - City Offices Closed Emma J. Harvat Hall Work Session Cancelled · TUESDAY, JULY 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00p Special Work Session · Planning and Zoning Items (Dinner provided) · Historic Preservation - NRHP Nominations/Northside · Airport Referendum · Agenda Items · Council Time · Council Scheduling · Identification of Priorities for Discussion 7:00p Formal Council Meeting I TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS I · MONDAY, JULY 19 Emma J. Harvat Hall Work Session Cancelled · TUESDAY, JULY 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Council Meeting Cancelled · WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 Coralville City Hall 4:00- 6:00p RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE 23- 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 · MONDAY, AUGUST 2 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Council Work Session · TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Formal Council Meeting · MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall Work Session Cancelled · TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 Emma J. Harvat Hall Formal Council Meeting Cancelled · MONDAY, AUGUST 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session · TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting Meeting datesltimesltopics subject to change FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters ¡ ~ j CITY OF IOWA CITY~ -- = -~!t --- !~Wi!S MEMORANDUM -..;;,... "'IIII'~ ......... .. Date: June 29, 2004 ~ Jc~ To: City Manager and City Council ¡}~. ' . t,Uv1 From: Karin Franklin, Director, PD. Re: Processes for NRHP nominations Given the recent concern regarding the nomination of areas within the north side for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), it seemed appropriate to review the general process for such nominations and evaluate what happened in this particular case. The process for nomination of a district for the NRHP includes the following steps: · Initial review by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of the Iowa City Preservation Plan adopted in 1992 for general guidance on areas of the city to survey and evaluate for historic district or structure eligibility for the National Register. · An architectural historian is hired to conduct a survey and evaluate these areas, determine historic significance and recommend potential historic districts and landmarks. · Application to the State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO) for a grant to enable the research and preparation needed for a NRHP nomination of the recommended district(s). This application is initiated by the HPC, prepared by HPC staff and sent to the City Council for approval. · A consultant is hired to undertake the research and preparation of the nomination. · A public meeting is held, after notice is given by letter to all property owners in the district, for purposes of informing the owners of the proposed nomination and taking input from the owners. · The consultant completes the research and nomination preparation, refining the boundaries as appropriate according to the research, and presents the draft nomination to the SHPO and the HPC. · A second public meeting is held, after notice is given by letter to all property owners in the proposed district, in which the draft nomination is presented. · The HPC determines if the nominations meet the criteria for listing on the NRHP and makes a recommendation to the State Nominations Review Committee (SNRC) · The HPC chair signs a form on behalf of the Commission, endorsing the draft nomination. The Mayor as the chief elected official of the city also signs this form. The form may also be signed by an architectural historian other than the consultant. · SHPO sets a public hearing for review of the nomination by SRNC and notifies all property owners in the proposed district of the hearing by letter. · SNRC reviews the nomination to determine if the nomination meets the criteria for listing on the NRHP and makes a recommendation to the National Park Service, the federal agency who keeps the National Register. · The National Park Service reviews the nomination and accepts or rejects the district as a National Historic District, thus making all commercial and rental properties eligible for historic preservation tax credits should the owners choose to use them. During the north side district nominations process, there were three points at which there was a divergence from the standard procedures: 1. The Northside Neighborhood Newsletter, which is sent to every address in the North Side including the properties in the proposed district, was used as the notification for the first public meeting on the nominations. 2. An invitation to the Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony was used as the means of notice for the second public meeting at which the nominations would be discussed. June 30, 2004 Page 2 3. The State sent notice of the SNRC public hearing prior to completion of local review. The decisions to use these alternative means of communication--the newsletter and the invitation rather than a letter specific to and exclusively for the district nomination issue--were a consequence of trying to meet the schedule of when the consultant would be in town for other functions and to use the opportunity of the other events to economize on public meeting dates. Obviously, this turned out to be an unwise decision and will not occur with such nominations in the future. Due to a desire to meet the schedule of the SNRC, which meets quarterly, the local review fell out of sync with the State review and was not completed prior to notice being sent to property owners. Since these nominations rarely have an imperative, in the future the staff and consultants will be directed to follow the routine process and coordinate scheduling with the State. There are three things to keep in mind about NRHP districts and nominations: 1. National Register district designation has no regulatory component. 2. National Register district designation does not require local historic district designation to exist or to follow the same boundaries. 3. Once a grant is obtained from the State for the nomination process, district boundaries may only be determined through empirical historical evidence, not by political considerations. If a local historic district is ever considered for these areas of the Northside, properties may be eliminated from those districts at the time of local district designation. No local district designations on the Northside are on the table nor are they being considered by the HPC. It may be prudent in the future to take the time at the beginning of the process to review the proposed boundaries of the district to be nominated for the NRHP, prior to authorization by the Council of the grant request to the State. A public meeting for this purpose could be incorporated into the process during the initial HPC consideration before such a grant application is brought before the Council. We will await Council's direction before making this change in the standard process. Cc Historic Preservation Commission Bob Miklo Shelley McCafferty '''I'' .-. .-----.---.-., -,......-..--., ---.--.---.-'..--- . _"__'_'_"__'___.._m_ I ~ j CITY OF IOWA CITY[:;:] ~-=-"'¡;~!t !~Wi!S MEMORANDUM -..;;,... "'IIIII~ ......... .. Date: June 30, 2004 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Airport Advisory Commission The City Council asked for my thoughts and general commentary concerning the possible change in responsibilities of the Airport Commission from managerial to advisory. The City Council is currently served by 20 commissions and boards. Some of the commissions are statutorial, others created by local ordinance, and still others were created from tradition and community interests. These boards and commissions and their 120 appointees represent an important component of our local government's citizen participation efforts. These 20 commissions do not include ad hoc committees, task forces, and our neighborhood association boards. As City Manager it is my responsibility at the Council's direction to involve boards and commissions in the administration and governance of our community. This is done to the extent the City Council finds it desirable and in their interest. Staff is assigned and minute takers are provided to committees/boards. A board and commission advisory system is a longstanding tradition in our community. The Airport Commission was established by an election in 1944. Their responsibilities and authority are broad and identified in the Iowa Code 330.21 Powers-Funds, attached. As you can see, the Airport Commission has very broad powers as identified in the Iowa Code, and while they have not exercised all such powers, it is clearly within their authority to do so. A common complaint/concern of the City Council and previous Councils has been that the City Council often appears to be powerless in directing the policy/operations of the Airport Commission. Such concerns include opinions about the desirability of having an airport, the budgeted monies (notably subsidies), occasional day-to-day operational issues, and conflicts in priorities as they relate to the overall City Budget. Capital investment in the airport, most notably in times when budgets are tight (as they have been the last several years), creates such conflicts. Of course in our community there are strongly held opinions on just about everything, ---,,--- .....,---.-- . Airport Advisory Commission June 30, 2004 Page 2 but also is an indicator of community interest regarding how the services are provided and how priorities are established. You may recall in the mid-1990s there was a community debate that involved whether the airport should be relocated and the current airport closed. Following extensive discussion, it was settled that the airport would remain at its current location. The Council committed to a capital investment effort with their approval of a new Airport Master Plan. The relocation was pursued no further. Over the years the City Council has approved financing for land acquisition, construction of new hangars, renovation of the terminal, and general operating subsidies for the Airport. While it is a concern to some in the "aviation community" that the Council has some plan to close the airport, the historical review is simply quite to the contrary. The City Council has not included in any of its budget discussions an interest in closure, and in my years as City Manager, I have not been directed to prepare any such contingency plan to initiate closure of the airport. The notion that the "City" will close the airport has no historical foundation. The City Council, in fulfilling its fiduciary obligations, must balance available resources and the pubiic services they wish to provide. That means, in my judgment, all public services are subject to Council review. We are reminded of the most serious budget review recently undertaken as a result of dramatic state reduction in funding to local government. Selected services were reduced, and some were eliminated. Budget priorities were set by the City Council. If the Council were to pursue and the electorate were to support a change in responsibilities, the Airport Commission could become an advisory body. Such an arrangement is contemplated in the Iowa Code - 330.23. If the Airport Commission is dissolved by vote of the electorate, then the City Council must decide and name what would likely be a new airport advisory commission and identify responsibilities to be assigned to such a commission. There are advantages to the advisory capacity. The major one, I believe, is a "transparency" of issues. That simply means matters of airport policy and operations would find their way onto the City Council's routine agenda and thereby be subject to greater public scrutiny. Our advisory boards are traditionally groups of citizens who provide input and suggestions to the City Council, with the ultimate authority and responsibility to act resting with the City Council. In my judgment this is as it should be. It has been a longstanding position of the City Council that you will hire professional staff to assist you, advise, and recommend where appropriate, on the activities of the City government. Our boards and commissions are an extension of that system, and thereby these citizen advisors do much the same. The complexities of day-to-day operations of a local government and the policy decisions the Council is called upon to make simply require that .-.-.....----.-.------..- -.- .~... -+-- Airport Advisory Commission June 30, 2004 Page 3 bodies of knowledge be fixed with our citizen boards and commissions as they are with professional staff. All of this is done in order to assist the Council in making informed decisions. Through the advisory process greater transparency will occur. Attention will be called to airport operations and additional public policy debate will likely occur. This would seem to be a positive benefit as the public becomes better informed. Historically, a matter of contention has been that commitments are made by the Airport Commission and the appearance of a lack of sufficient oversight by the City Council is perceived, notably in long-term financial commitments. While the City Council did not actively participate, such as in the long-term agreement with Jet Air, the results of those decisions are clearly expected to be factored into the future budget decisions by the City Council. This is not a reflection on the quality of the services provided by Jet Air, but a reiteration of the importance that an activity of serious financial consequence should have direct Council approval/disapproval. This allows the Council to be fully aware of all budget consequences, gives adequate notice to the public, and the Airport Commission financial commitments/interests are measured against all City priorities. The City Council Agenda appears to be the place whereby such information should ultimately be directed, and thereby assure for the public benefit an openness in decision-making and an improved decision-making process. Management issues at the airport would not likely need to change immediately to fully integrate airport operations into the City organization. I would propose that the airport operations become an aviation division within a Department of Transportation Services that is reflected in the attached. This would provide the Airport Manager with a day-to-day supervisor (director of the department) and clearly have our aviation services become an immediate part of the overall operations of the City. We would intend to incorporate the Airport Master Plan into our overall master planning process in order to identify any potential conflicts, and to assure the Plan can be satisfied within available financial resources and other Council priorities. With an Aviation Division assigned to an operating department, internal arrangements and reporting authorities become easier, as other City operating departments begin to interact routinely with our proposed aviation division of the Department of Transportation Services. Our operating departments are accustomed to providing support for and share an understanding of the direction of City Council's policy decisions. Incorporating aviation services within our operating departments, we believe, would reinforce the Council's control over all public services. The current Department of Transit and Parking would be dissolved. Attachments . mgr/mem/airport commission5.doc -~- ------ ~--- Department of Planning Transportation Services Assistance Director JCCOG/PCD (1) I 1 , Parking I Construction Services i I (33) I Dept. ot Public Works 1 Transit Aviation Airport Advisory I Parking Garages Maintenance Commission i (55) (2) Metered Parking SEATS Fixed Route Vehicle On Street Parking Lots Maintenance Body Shop Sign Shop Key: ( ) Number of employees, FT and PT JCCOG - Johnson County Council of Governments PCD - Department of Planning and Community Development I 3.270 3271 AIRPORTS, §330.23 {]Je of obstruc. 330.16 Repealed by 82 Acts, ch 1104, and no less than three years. The tenus ofthe first il and subsoil §61. 8ee § 331.441(2)"c"(5), 331.446, 331.447. appointees of a newly created commission shall be ling, and loca.~ staggered by length of term and all subsequent ap- Juildings, and 330.17 Airport commission - election. pointments shall be for full terms, The governing i The council of any city or county which owns or body shall also provide for staggered terms of of- I: proval of the acquires an airport may, and upon the council's re- flee for the appointees of commissions existing on lat they are in ì ceipt of a valid petition as provided in section July 1, 1991. Vacancies shall be filled as original omulgated by ¡ 362.4, or receipt of a petition by the board of super· appointments are made. Members of the airport '!',; Dns of the fed. visors as provided in section 331.306 shall, at a commission shall serve without compensation. Ii!: ·r department I regular city election or a general election if one is Each commissioner shall execute and furnish a ,Ii, l1eral supervi_ to be held within seventy-four days from the filing bond in an amount fixed by the governing body and ¡I¡ii to plans and ~ filed with the city clerk or county auditor, The !II'¡ of the petition, or otherwise at a special election I' " .~ commission shall elect from its own members a " '; C46, 50, 54, ,j! called for that purpose, submit to the voters the chairperson and a secretary who shall serve for a 'Iii t question as to whether the management and con- II" 0.9] t trol of the airport shall be placed in an airport com- term as the commission shall determine. ¡:i:! mission. If a majority of the voters favors placing [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, i::II; { the management and control of the airport in an §330.20] ,':' ;s, ch 117, airport commission, the commission shall be es- 83 Acts, ch 123, §131, 209; 91 Acts, ch 76, §1 :!:¡ .442. I.., tablished as provided in this chapter. The management and control of an airport by an 330.21 Powers - funds. s, ch 117, airport commission may be ended in the same The commission has all of the powers in relation 1'1 manner. If a majority of the voters does not favor to airports granted to cities and counties under 1,';1 ;')1' continuing the management and control of the air~ state law, except powers to sell the airport. The !.l:-I, s, ch 117, port in an airport commission, the commission commission shall annually certify the amount of Ii, shall stand abolished sixty days from and after the tax within the limitations of state law to be levied " date ofthe election, and the power to maintain and for airport purposes, and upon certification the H! operate the airport shall revert to the city or governing body may include all or a portion of the 1 :lUthorized to county. amount in its budget. I eral moneys, [C46,50,54,58,62,66,71,73,75,77,79,81,881, All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for ¡I 'ivate, forthe §330.17; 81 Acts, ch 117, §1054] airport purposes shall be under the full and abso· i: mt, improve~ 91 Acts, ch 129, §24 lute control of the commission for the purposes operation of prescribed by law, and shall be deposited with the acilities, and 330.18 Notice of election. county treasurer or city clerk to the credit of the ion facilities, Notice of the election shall be given by publica- airport commission, and shall be disbursed only on Iii:; Tnited 8tates the written warrants or orders of the airport coro- "~I .Ire of federal tion in a newspaper of general circulation in the mission, including the payment of all indebted- ':i,! avigation fa- city, subject to section 362,3 or in the county, sub- ness arising from the acquisition and construction 'i'!: ject to section 331.305. [C46,50,54,58,62,66,71,73,75,77,79,81,881, of airports and their maintenance, operation, and lOrized to be §330.18; 81 Acts, ch 117, §1055] extension. '! any govern- [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 881, Ir authority, §330.21; 81 Acts, ch 117, §1057; 82 Acts, ch 1104, ¡,¡ another gov- 330.19 Form of question. §10] , approved by The question to be submitted shall be in the foi- l! >rior to being lowing form: 330.22 Annual report - puhlishing. ¡I¡¡ department. The airport commission shall immediately after II 1sistent with 8hall the City (or County) of ............ the close of each municipal fiscal year, file with the :¡I owever, this place (or continue) the management and control of city clerk or county auditor a detailed and audited ¡'U' cations from its airport (or airports) in an Airport Commission? written report of all money received and disbursed U'Y commer- by the commission during said fiscal year, and i lÌrport mak- [C46,50, 54, 58,62,66, 71,73,75,77,79,81,881, " shall publish a summary thereof in an official " 1'1 f the pre&p- §330.19; 81 Acts, ch 117, §1056] newspaper. ,I: ftransporta- [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, I!: §330.22] I,! 330.20 Appointment of commission - ;Ii: " 77, 79, 81, terms. " When a majority ofthe voters favors airport con- 330.23 No restriction on administrative ,'I ill trol and management by a commission, the gov- agencies. ¡i erning body shall, within ten days, appoint an air- This chapter does not prohibit a city from estab- 1\ ch 117, " port commission of three or five resident voters. lishing an administrative agency pursuant to ;~ , The governing body shall by ordinance set the chapter 392 to manage and control all or part of its ¡i! ' commencement dates of office and the length of airport in lieu of an airport commission under this ' 17, § 1097. the terms of office which shall be no more than six chapter. A city may abolish an airport commission ¡ii !I ~ --- -~~--- ~""'~ _._~....-"'~..........~-~ §330,:I3, AIRPORTS 3.272 32' and provide for the management and control of its 330.24 No restrictions on former commis_ tiv airport by an administrative agency. sions. ¡ Sections 330.17 through 330.20 do not apply to Nothing in sections 330.17 to 330.22 shall be in- lov the abolition of an airport commission by a city terpreted as limiting or affecting airport commis_ ~ pursuant to this section for the purpose of estab- sions of cities in the above classification which me lishing an administrative agency pursuant to have already been in existence and operation prior an: chapter 392 to manage and control all or part afits to January 1, 1941, under the provisions of this ins airport. The commission shall stand abolished chapter. clef sixty days from the date of the city council's final [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, of ( approval abolishing the airport commission pur- §330.24] [ suant to this section, unless the council designates a different effective date. 3 88 Acts, ch 1229, §1; 89 Acts, ch 182, §1 ( nar the CHAPTER 330A thio agr AVIATION AUTHORITIES mo mu tali 330A,1 Citation. 330A12 Award of contract. " 330A2 Definitions. 330A 13 Acquisition of lands and property. ity 330A3 Creation. 330A 14 Use of aviation facilities. tieE 330A4 Committee. Repealed by 89 Acts, ch 182, 330A15 Tax for purposes of an authority. disl §12. 330A16 Exemption from taxation. int 330A5 Board. 330A 17 Statute complete and additional authority. set 330A6 Creation of an authority. 330A 18 Co-operation between municipalities and 330A 7 Withdrawal. authorities. the 330A8 Purposes and powers - general. 330A 19 Eligibility as investments and security for I( 330A9 Purposes and powers - bonds and notes. public funds. 8' 330A 1 0 Funds of an authority. 330A20 Dissolution of an authority. 330A 11 Transfer of existing facilities to authority. 330A21 Transition. 3: ch] 3: E nun 330A.l Citation. tenant, or incidental thereto. shal This chapter shall be known and may be cited as 3. The term «board" shall mean the governing cisiI the ''Aviation Authority Act." body of an authority. ferr, [cn, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §330A.l] 4. The term "federal government" shall mean bom and include the United States of America, the mg 330A.2 Definitions. president ofthe United States of America, and any nun The following terms whenever used, or referred department of, or corporation, agency, or instru- be I to, in this chapter shall have the following mean- mentality heretofore or hereafter created, desig- crea ings, except in those instances where the context nated, or established by the United States of cial, clearly indicates otherwise: America, ipal 1. The term "authority" shall mean any avi- 5. The term "member municipality" shall Boa ation authority created pursuant to the provisions mean any municipality which shall join in the ere- at tr of this chapter. ation of an aviation authority as provided herein. men 2. The term "aviation facilities" shall mean 6. The term "municipality" shall mean any dete and include airports, buildings, structures, termi- county or city of this state, and any political subdi- tern nal buildings, or space hangars, lands, ware~ vision of any state whose borders are at any point oft", houses, or other aviation facilities of any kind or conterminous with those of this state and whose pire nature, or any other facilities of any kind or nature laws shall permit the entry of and submission by boar related to or connected with said airports and oth~ such political subdivision to an authority creat~d perfl er aviation facilities which an authority is autho- and operating pursuant to the provisions of thIS afte] rized by law to construct, acquire, own, lease, or chapter. . natil operate, including but not limited to parking facil- 7. The term "person" shall mean any individu~ ber, ities, restaurants, and related facilities together aI, firm, partnership, corporation, company, asso~ " merr with all fixtures, equipment, and property, real or ciation, or joint stock association, and includes any r ipall , personal, tangible or intangible, necessary, appur- trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representa- unti ¡ ~ j CITY OF IOWA CITY IJ!W -=-=--~!t !~qi!S MEMORANDUM -..;;,... ~IIII'~ ...... .. DATE: June 30, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~~ RE: Special Meetings Please bring your calendars to the meetings on July 6. There may be a need to schedule a special formal or work session. Thank you. - [j;J June 25, 2004 FILED 2DO!¡ JUN 25 PM 4: 57 CIT'f ;~I ER'< Dave Clark v,-.. I IOWA C!TY, IOWA 910 Applewood Ct. #1 Coralville, IA 52241 Dear Mr. Clark, Thank you for expressing your concerns in your letter titled "Fiefdoms Run Amok" about city council being made aware of staff's, the Planning & Zoning Commission's, and any opposing views in your letter dated June 22, 2004. As you are aware nom your time on P & Z, the council receives and approves the minutes of all city commission meetings. The minutes (especially the Planning & Zoning Commission meetings) record public views expressed at the commission meetings. Also, it has been my experience on council that developers contact different council members about projects, regardless if they get approval/disapproval nom staff or the commission. Iowa City citizens have not hesitated (including developers, such as Mr. Jim Clark and their attorney's) to approach city council members in private or at council meetings to make us aware of their opinions and agreements or disagreements with staff recommendations to the council. The final feedback loop is that the city council is required to meet with the Planning & Zoning Commission, if the majority of council is going to act in opposition to the commission's recommendation. It is unfortunate that your experience leads you to conclude that "several departments in the city have been allowed to run 'amok"'. My experience on council has been one where opposing viewpoints have been expressed by staff, commissions, and citizens. I have vivid recollections of opposing viewpoints being expressed not only by each of the aforementioned groups, but even staff infonning council of any existing opposing viewpoints. Above all, final policy decisions rest with a majority of the city council. At this point, I am confident that multiple viewpoints reach the council level nom various Iowa City constituencies. However, per your request, I will mention your concerns to my colleagues on council. (JZt~~ Ross Wilburn Council member .- - t I uíp64 I ¡ - j --= -....tt ~...-.--... £~~!! ~~"IIII" ..... .. CITY OF IOWA CITY 4 J 0 East Washington Street June 25, 2004 Iowa City, Iowa 52240·] 826 (319) 356·5000 . 13] 9) 356·5009 FAX Richard Ammar, Jr. www.icgov,org 74 Burr Oak Court Iowa City, IA 52246 Dear Mr. Ammar: Thank you for your letter of June 10, 2004. To respond to your suggestions for improvement to traffic patterns in your neighborhood, there is certainly much merit to what you suggest. Some of your suggestions are already part of the planning for, and discussion that has transpired in, your neighborhood. As to speed modifications, the City administers a traffic-calming program that enables residents to self-determine, within fiscal parameters, the types of traffic calming to be utilized where they live. This program requires the participation of residents of the area. We have done some traffic analysis in the neighborhood already. Last summer we found traffic did not meet the threshold for traffic- calming based on volume but it did based on speed. A brochure is enclosed explaining the Traffic Calming Program. These have been sent previously to residents of your neighborhood. Please review the brochure and then contact Jeff Davidson in the Planning Department if you wish to proceed with a traffic calming effort, or if you have any questions about the program (356-5252). A newly aligned Camp Cardinal Road is currently under design and is being designed as an arterial street. It does not follow the alignment of the existing Camp Cardinal Road south of the old Rotary Camp now owned by the City of Coralville and does not go through Cardinal Ridge subdivision. The new alignment is west of the old alignment, is being designed to accommodate the anticipated traffic loads between Iowa City and Coralville, and is being designed as a preferred route for these north-south movements expressly so that Kennedy Parkway will not be an attractive choice. It is anticipated that the new Camp Cardinal Road will be constructed and carrying traffic before Kennedy Parkway is ever connected to it. We project at least 3-5 years between when Camp Cardinal is completed and the connection with Kennedy Parkway. In that time, traffic patterns using Camp Cardinal should clearly be established. Access to the trail system along Clear Creek and on the University property has been discussed in neighborhood meetings in the past. With the original platting of the subdivision a pedestrian access (greenway) easement was provided throughout the subdivision, in many places around the exterior of the subdivision. 1 On Burr Oak Court the easement runs along the rear of the lots at the west end of the cul-de-sac bulb and connects to common open space and access easements to the north and the south of the Burr Oak Court lots. So it appears there is space made available for a pedestrian way. When this area was originally platted, the developer wanted a large lot subdivision in the city with rural characteristics. I believe the pedestrian greenway was anticipated to be just that, a greenway. However, the legal papers for the subdivisions provide for "installation, replacement, maintenance and use of a pedestrian walkway or trail" in the easement which is granted or conveyed to the Walnut Ridge Homeowners Association. Consequently, as homeowners you may through your association install a walkway/trail on these easements at any time. Copies of the plats are recorded and available in the County Recorder's Office and are also available in our offices so that you can see exactly where the trail would go. Connection from your subdivision to the community trail system would require traversing University of Iowa property either to the north or to the east. At this time no such connections are planned. If there is consensus within your neighborhood about where such a connection is desired, we can begin to work on a connection with you. Topography may be a consideration since any public trail must attempt to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. A publicly funded trail will require prioritizing the connection with all the other trail projects currently planned. Our office would be happy to work with you on this process. As a first step I would suggest your Homeowners Association consider the internal system and then resolve where the best place would be to connect your internal system of trails to the public system. Understand that with the connection to the public system, pedestrian and bicycle traffic will flow both ways; Le. the general public will likely travel through your neighborhood as they use the public trail system. I hope my response is helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 356-5232. ,V~J~ Ka n Franklin Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development Cc Mayor Ernie Lehman ../ Robert Downer Michael McKay Mark Winkler Jeff Davidson 2 .-..- -~-_.. --.....--- ..--.........-.-- ,------._----~--------- ~ ~ I....JfZ..J ~~ :.._~ C I T Y 0 F lOW A C I T Y !~Øi~8t~ MEMORANDUM ~~~IIII'" ......... DATE: June 25, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Counci1 FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk fV\..1(K RE: Set Up for Council Work Sessions At your June I work session there was interest in moving the work session back to the main floor, and not using the dias. To review the recent computer upgrade and Council direction was: · Wire Harvat Hall dias for internet · Discontinue CD's for weekly Council packets · Council to access weekly packets uti1izing internet · Provide hard copy packets for short transition period · Res01ution estab1ishing stipend for internet access to Council residences · Work Sessions wou1d be held at dias to access internet Assuming the only change is the last item, set up for work sessions, we wi1l proceed with additiona1 changes that wi1l allow access to the internet rrom the floor area. Our goal will be to have the necessary changes in place by your work session of August 2nd. Work sessions held the same evening as a formal wi1l be set up uti1izing the dias. Please remember that it will be necessary to bring yonr laptop to both work sessions and formal meetings to access and utitize the information on the internet. U :worksessionsetup.doc ~.~... -...._'_____"--------r-______._._...~__~...___.._. ...--_,____.,_.._~...__ -,..---- ¡ ~ j CITY OF IOWA CITY [;J --= -~ !~w;!:-.: MEMORANDUM -..;;,... I!I'IIII'~ ........ DATE: June 23, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk fk.~-\L RE: Agenda Items for July 21 Joint Meeting Coralville will be hosting the next joint meeting of the City Councils ofIowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty; the Iowa City Community School Board, and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 21. (This meeting has been rescheduled from June 23.) Please forward any agenda items to me no later than Tuesday, July 13. The meeting is scheduled to last about two hours. Because oftime constraints items will be reviewed by the Mayor prior to submission. A complete agenda will be available in your packet preceding the meeting. ¡ ~ j CITY OF IOWA CITY [;J --= -~!t !~aii!S MEMORANDUM -..;;,.,.. "'IIII'~ ........... DATE: June 30, 2004 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~'(L RE: City ofIowa City Clothing Periodically the City offers City clothing to its employees. Samples ofthe items are available in the Central Services area in the lower level of City Hall. If you are interested in an order fOnTI showing items and pricing please let me know. ~ Marian Karr From: Ron O'Neil Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 10:28 AM To: Steve Atkins: Sue Dulek: 'Carl Williams (E-mail)'; 'Daniel Clay (E-mail)'; 'John Staley (E-mail)'; 'John Krstenansky (E-mail)': 'Randy Hartwig (E-mail)' Cc: 'City Council Subject: FW: Emailing: iowa_city This is from AOPA(Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) They are an international organization for pilots. The magazine is circulated nationally. -----Original Message----- From: HWT JET AIR [mai1to:ht_Jetair@hotmal1.com] Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 10:12 AM To: ron-oneil@iowa-city.org Subject: FW: Ernailing: iowa city >From: "Barry M. Barash" <Barry@barashlaw.com> >To: <ht_jetair@hotmail.com>,<pw_jetair@hotmail.com> >Subject: Emailing: iowa_city >Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 07:31:09 -0500 > > > > > > <http://www.aopa.org/> ><http://www.aopa.org/cgi-bin/centra1ad/redirect.cgi/3c86790c?REGION~aop a&CAMPAIGN=advertisers hi l&ACCOUNT=Adam Aircraft&BANNER=adarn banner> >Contents <http://www~aopa.org/sitemap.shtm1> What's New ><http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/> Join/Renew ><http://www.aopa.org/join/> Aviation Classifieds ><http://www.aopa.org/c1assifieds/> Links ><http://www.aopa.org/hot1ist/> Contact Us ><http://www.aopa.org/inforequest.htrnl> > > > Begin Search Advanced search <http://www.aopa.org/search.shtrnl> > > > AOPA Home <http://www.aopa.org/> > > About AOPA » <http://www.aopa.org/info/> > > Advocacy » <http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/> > > AOPA Magazines » <http://www.aopa.org/pi1ot/> > > Member Products » <http://www.aopa.org/info/certified/> > > Air Safety Foundation » <http://www.aopa.org/asf/> > > President's Page » <http://www.aopa.org/prez/> > 1 --... - .-...- ,._.__.,~___.__., . _..__M.._"_..'..,_____._.~_,,__ __ _ _ _____ --------.----- > Learn to Fly » <http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/> > > Calendar of Events » <http://www.aopa.org/pilot/calendar/> > > My AOPA » <http://www.aopa.org/myaopaprofile/> > > Members Home <http://www.aopa.org/mernbers/> > > Weather » <http://www.aopa.org/members/wx/> > > Flight Planning ><http://www.aopa.org/fllght_planner/intro.html> > > Airport Directory » <http://www.aopa.org/members/airports/> > > Ale Valuation Services <http://www.aopa.org/members/vref/> > > Medical » ><http://www.aopa.org/members/resources/rnedical.htrnl> > > Info Resources/FAQs » <http://www.aopa.org/members/files/> > > Messaging/Chat <http://www.aopa.org/members/messages/> > > > > > > >Take an Iowa town; surround it with Amish and Mennonite communities; add a >world-class university that counts 5,000 foreigners from 106 countries >among its 30,000 students; toss in a booming downtown; and you've got one >0£ the most surprisingly un-Midwestern towns in the Midwest. Then add the >oldest established airport west of the Mississippi and a fly-in hotel with >nothing but Jacuzzi-equipped, aviation-theme suites, and Iowa City, Iowa, >becomes a seriously attractive weekend destination for general aviation >pilots. > >AOPA members and pilots Jay and Mary Honeck are serious airplane junkies, >so when they retired from their newspaper distribution business and thought >about running a hotel, the only one they considered seriously was the >Alexis Park Inn and Suites - at the foot of a runway. . The couple, who fly a >Piper Cherokee Pathfinder, bought the place from another local pilot and >ran their credit cards and nerves to the limits completely refurbishing the >all-suite hotel. Each room has an aviation theme, from a Wright brothers >suite to the new Stearman suite. Down to the aviation-theme stained glass >in the lobby, this place is seriously airplane obsessed. The Honecks >traveled on business enough to know what they didn't like about hotels and 2 .-----.-- "'~--~-"------'-~-'-- _..,,~------,_..._..'-" _._~..__. ,-.-..-.__. .~..~ ""'''-''- >set to avoiding it here. So all the appliances are full-size (no itty-bitty >Euro-fridges or teeny~weeny coffeemakers here) , and they deliver a local >newspaper with breakfast, right to the suite, every morning. No standing >around a public dining room angling for toaster pole-position. Huzzah. >Pilot guests have free use of the Honecks' club-van on a first-come, >first~served basis. > >Iowa City Municipal Airport (roW) is a truly classic GA field, with three >intersecting runways, not a lot of traffic, a fine fixed-base operator, and >that great hotel. The airport opened in 1918 and has stayed in the same >place ever since - it's the oldest airport west of the Mississippi River to >claim that. From the start of airmail flights, Iowa City was a stopping >point; the beacon you see today in front of the WPA-era terminal building >was once part of the string of transcontinental airmail beacons (it was >once located south of the field) . > >The United Hangar - a gargantuan pre-jet, brick-and-metal structure - was >one of the largest clear-span-enclosed structures on Earth when it was >built by Boeing Air Transport in 1930. The building was intended to allow >airplanes to taxi in one end and out the other and allow passenger boarding >- although its planning genius fell somewhat short of advances in engines >and aircraft size: The airplanes simply got too big, and the building >eventually was converted to storage space. Still , it's one of seven >remaining Boeing/United airmail hangars in the country, and local pilots >are seeking National Historic Landmarks protection for the building. > > > >WHAT TO DO > > >The Pedestrian Mall is the heart of downtown Iowa City. The area is simply >gorgeous in summertime; a truly walkable outdoor mall, with playground, >fountains, ca£és, and boutiques. Surrounded by the University of Iowa >campus, this is an environment abuzz with stimuli. There's music, too, >throughout the summer; the Friday Night Concert Series features local >bands, and the Just Jazz Festival features free jazz on the Weather Dance >Fountain Stage in front of the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel from 6.30 p.m. to >9.30 p.m. Speaking of jazz, July 2 through 4 will see the 2004 Iowa City >Jazz Festival <http://www.iowacityjazzfestival.com> , held downtown. It is >also free. > >The excellent Iowa Children's Museum is probably one of the best and most >creative in the country; it has a kid-size town (its supermarket has >plastic lobsters in a water tank, kid-size shopping carts / and a 3 _..- -..----------" - ---...---.-.---..'-.--.-.-..'.-''".. . --.--------- ...---.-.-....-----.-.-.....- checkout >desk) and a life-size African board game. There's even a special activity >room for wee ones five and younger. It's in a mall about four miles west of >town; right in front of the entrance to the museum, you can rent skates and >run round Coral Ridge Ice Arena, an NHL regulation-size rink that has >indoor ice-skating year-round. > >The Devonian Fossil Gorge was formed when a 1993 flood washed away tons of >soil and sediment, revealing an abundance of fossils of critters that lived >in a shallow tropical sea about 375 million years ago. A self-guided tour >takes you down into the gorge as you learn about the fossils visible here. >There is also a variety of activities - camping, swinmling, hiking, and >picnicking - to pursue at adjacent Coralville Lake. > >For more fossils - including a recently discovered sloth fossil - or to >learn about animals or the people of Iowa's past, visit the University of >Iowa Museum of Natural History. Admission is free. > >The University of Iowa's sprawling campus contains no fewer than four >museums. The Art Museum and the Old Capitol Museum are closed for >renovations/restoration, but you can still visit the University of Iowa >Athletics Hall of Fame and the Natural History Museum. The Hancher >Auditorium hosts theater and concerts on campus. > >Amana Colonies >If you're up for a scenic IS-minute flight and can cope with landing on a >2,600-by-95-foot grass strip (open summer only; call ahead for conditions, >at 319/622-3251) a wonderful side trip is to the Amana Colonies. The >colonies were settled by members of a group that call themselves the >Community of True Inspiration, who carne to the region about 20 miles west >of Iowa City in 1855 to live pious, rural, communal lives. They were >involved in agriculture, of course, but also wool and calico milling. >Everything was run communally, and everyone participated in the local >economy and had basic necessities provided. So they continued to live until >the 1930s, when they decided to abandon their corrununal ways and set up the >Amana Society Corporation to take over the manufacturing and property >holding. > >Seven villages were established in the region, and tourists may visit them >to explore the old buildings and village structures. I f the name Amana >sounds familiar to you, perhaps you're thinking of the Amana Radar Range - >the first household microwave oven introduced in 1967. These were indeed >manufactured at the Amana Colonies. > >If you're up for some golfing, try the Amana Colonies Golf Course: 300 >acres on forested land with streams and lovely natural features. The >University of Iowa has its own links, the Finkbine Golf Course. > >Kalona 4 -".- ...-.------.---------,-.-- - . -,-_....._---~--~~. - -- -------~_._-.--- .- >Southeast of Iowa City (you'll have to drive as there's no airport), the >Amish community of Kalona bills itself as "The Quilt Capitol of Iowa. n >Quilters and antiquers will be in their element; the historic village is >very much the American pioneer town. You can visit the Historical Village >and Museum and watch as Amish farmers clop by in horse-drawn carts. The >Woodin Wheel is the area's largest quilt shop; they say it has more than >200 quilts on hand every day. > >For more information about area attractions, visit the Iowa City/Coralville >Convention and Visitors Bureau's Web site <http://www.icccvb.org> > > > >RESTAURANTS > >There are nearly 50 restaurants within a mile of the field. The Lark is as >good as classic American food gets without getting froufrou; with great >steaks, service, and portions, this is not a place for the meek-hearted or >vegetarian. > >For a hundred-dollar taco, El Ranchero, within walking distance from the >field, has great Mexican food, which is truly authentic - half the staff >here doesn't even speak English. > >Iowa River Power Restaurant, in a former power station right on the river >in Coralville, about five minutes drive northeast of the field, is a great >upscale entry. It's the place to bring the boss or a date, and food and >service match the high prices. There are beautiful views of the river and >dam. > > > >FLYING IN > >There's nothing even remotely complex about this airport, with its three >intersecting runways and easy-to-spot profile. A new flight school is >joining the existing one, and there is a flying club on the field, but >traffic levels are fairly light and CTAF communication excellent. The >70,OOO-capacity Kinnick Stadium is also an easy-to-spot landmark, and >you'll pass overhead on a left base for Runway 12. > >When you're departing Runway 36, please be noise sensitive, as you're >passing directly over a busy hospital; local pilots suggest a la-degree >turn to the left and throttling back as soon as safe. Note that on arrival >to Runway 18 you're right over the hospital's rooftop. The West Branch >Towers, northeast of town, are good reporting points - and you'll know 'em >when you see 'em! > 5 > > >FOR MORE INFORMATION > > >Alexis Park Inn and Suites <http://www.alexisparkinn.com> >Te1: 888/925-3947, 319/337-8665 >Fax: 319/351-4102 > 1165 South Riverside Drive >Iowa City, Iowa 52246 >www.alexisparkinn.com > >Friday Night Concert Series <http://www.goiowacity.com/fncs> >www.goiowacity.com/fncs > >Iowa City Jazz Festival <http://www.iowacityjazzfestival.com> >www.iowacityjazzfestival.com > >Iowa Children's Museum <http://www,theicm.org> >Te1: 319/625-6255 >1451 Coral Ridge Avenue >Coralville, Iowa 52241 >www.theicm.org > >Coral Ridge Ice Arena >Tel: 319/354-7870 >1451 Coral Ridge Avenue >Coralville, Iowa 52241 > >Coralville Lake and Devonian Fossil Gorge ><http://www.rnvr.usace.army.rnil/Coralville/devonian _fOSsll_90rge.htm> >Te1: 319/338-3543 >2850 Prairie Du Chien Road Northeast >Iowa City, Iowa 52240 >www.mvr.usace.arrny.rnil/Coralville/ >devonian fossil _gorge.htm ><http://www.mvr.usace.army.rnil/Coralville/devonian fossll _gorge.htm> - > >University of Iowa Museum of Natural History ><http://www.uiowa.edu/~nathist> >Tel: 319/335-0482 >10 Macbride Hall >Iowa City, Iowa 52242 >www,uiowa.edu/~nathist > >University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame ><http://hawkeyesports.collegesports.com/ha11fame/iowa-hallfame.html> >Tel: 319/384-1031 >Iowa City, Iowa 52242 >hawkeyesports.collegesports.com/hallfame/iowa-hallfame.html > >Hancher Auditorium <http://www.uiowa.edu/hancher> >Tel: 319/335-1130, 800/426-2437 >University of Iowa >Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1794 >www.uiowa.edu/hancher > >Old Capitol Town Center <http://www.iowacity.com/ocmall.htm> >Tel: 319/338-7858 >201 South Clinton Street >Iowa City, Iowa 52240 >www.iowacity.com/ocrnall.htm > >Amana Colonies <http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/amana> >Amana, Iowa 52203 >www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/amana > 6 ... ...~ -~-'_._-_..,_._-------,..--"_.---_.. _......._-._.._.._-"----~._,.-- .---- >Amana Colonies Golf Course <http://www.amanagolfcourse.com> >Tel: 319/622-6222 >451 27th Avenue >Arnana, Iowa 52203 >www.amanagolfcourse.com > >Finkbine Golf Course <http://www.finkbine.com> >Tel: 319/335-9556 >West Melrose Avenue >Iowa City, Iowa 52242 >www.finkbine.com > >Woodin Wheel >Tel: 319/656-2240 >Post Office Box 627 >Kalona, Iowa 52247 > >Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau <http://www.icccvb.org> >Tel: 800/283-6592 >www.icccvb.org > >The Lark >Tel: 319/248-1148 >1069 Highway 1 West >Iowa City, Iowa 52246 > >E1 Ranchero Mexican Restaurant >Tel: 319/338-4324 >21 Sturgis Corner Drive >Iowa City, Iowa 52246 > >Iowa River Power Restaurant <http://www.powercompanyrestaurant.com> >Te1: 319/351-1904 >501 1st Avenue >Coralville, Iowa 52241 >www.powercompanyrestaurant.com > > > >Written by Gwen Sanchirico, Nick Selby >Copyright © 2004 Flyguides, Inc, all rights reserved > >Information last updated June 14, 2004 ><javascript:newwindow('http://www.flyguides.com/e-pilot/maps/iowa_city. htm' » > > > > > > click to enlarge ><javascript:newwindow('/members/files/pilot/postcards/iowa_city/OO1.htm 1') > > > >click to enlarge > ><javascript:newwindow('/members/files/pilot/postcards/iowa_city/002.htm 1') > >click to enlarge ><javascript:newwindow('/members/files/pilot/postcards/iowa_city/OO3.htm 1') > > > >click to enlarge ><]avascrlpt:newwlndow('/members/flles/pllot/postcards/lowa city/004. htm 7 - 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Date: June 18, 2004 He: United hangar The hangar office has been leased for a new flight school. The rent for the next year will be $6600. A lease to rent half the hangar is on the Commission's agenda for their July meeting. At $250 per month, the rent will be $3000 for the next year. Wrth a total of $9600, I will need to cut back an additional $400 somewhere in the budget to get to the $10,000 required by the Council. The hangar and office are leased "as is". The Commission is not responsible for any repairs or utilities during the terms of the leases. This building is considered as an obstruction and will need to be moved or tom down when funding becomes available. The leases for the hangar and office area are for two years. There is language in both leases that allow us to cancel the leases if we get funding for mitigating the building as an obstruction. I do not anticipate getting funding for this part of the runway project for at least a year and a half. If this flight school is successful, we will want to find somewhere on the Airport to continue it when the United building is no longer available. . Page 1 - -----.--.----- City of Iowa City rnrJ MEMORANDUM Date: June 29, 2004 ~¿J-/ To: Steve Atkins ~/V' From: Kim JohnSOn¥ Re: Agenda Items The following are costs associated with the Capital Improvement Projects being presented for acceptance at the July 6111 Council meeting: 1 ) Iowa Highway 1 (Dodge Street) / Northgate Drive Traffic Signal Project Contractor: KWS, Inc. .:. Project Estimated Cost: $ 110,000.00 .:. Project Bid Received: $ 111,769.00 .:. Project Actual Cost: $ 105,521.70 Outside Funding . Federal Funds (USTEP) $ 58,036.94 . Northgate Corporation $ 47,484.76 - . ~_.. ~"" .-_____"--~------._...._--________r__--.----,--..._'__.m". ........ .__"_,._____--~__~ -,,_.._----~ . rnJ AMENDED AGENDA City of Iowa City City Council Economic Development Committee Thursday, July I, 2004 9:00 a.m. University of Iowa Entrepreneurial Learning Center 322 N. Clinton Street 1. Call to Order 2. Tour of University of Iowa Entrepreneurial Learning Center 3. Approval of Minutes - March 30, 2004 4. Discussion - University of Iowa Entrepreneurial Learning Center 5. Discussion - Request for CDBG Micro-enterprise Assistance by Oasis Falafel 6. Discussion - Request for Modification of CDBG Award to Uptown Bills Small Mall 7. Discussion -Request for Proposal for Marketing Services 8. Adjournment To: Economic Development Council City ofIowa City c/o Steve Nasby From: Tom Walz, Executive Director Extend the Dream Foundation Re: Request re:CBDG Funding This is a fonnal request to the Council to allow upfront payment of the Extend the Dream '04- 07 CBDG grant to the landlord Benjamin Chait. Ours is a three year grant beginning 7/1/04 in the amount of $60,000, In our rent negotiation with Chait we agreed to recommend uprront payment in lieu of the uncertain annual increases (e,g. insurance, taxes, etc) that was included in the original lease, We prefer a fixed payment over three years capped at $120,000, We are asking the City to prepay the fifty percent share of the rent for the three year period with the Extend the Dream Foundation paying its fifty percent share on a monthly basis. I intend to be at the July meeting to answer any questions 4a2 omas Walz, Execu e Director 6/9/04 ..-----.- ~'-'---orr--- '.""-'-~-'-----,._.-.--" .,----- Marian Karr C[1 From: Heather Shank Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:25 AM To: Carolyn Colvin (E-mail): Carolyn White (E-mail); Carrie Watson (E-mail); Casey Mahon (E- mail); Cat Fribley (E-mail): Celeste Vincent (E-mail): Cephas Miningon (E-mail): Charles Swanson (E-mail): Chivy Sok (E-mail): Chris Bushman (E-mail); Chris Luzzie (E-mail); Chrissy Canganelli (E-mail): Christopher Merrill (E-mail): Chuck Peters (E-mail): Claire Cardwell (E- mail); Clara Oleson (E-mail): Cokie Ikerd (E-mail): 'City Council: Crissy Canganelli (E-mail); Crissy Canganelli (E-mail 2) Subject: 21st Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast Good morning: For the past 20 years, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission has recognized individuals and a business in Iowa City for their significant human rights contributions to the local and global community. Currently the Commission is soliciting nominations of persons and businesses for this year's event. Those selected from the submitted nominations will receive their human rights award at a breakfast on September 23 at 7:30 a.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. The keynote speaker this year is Salome Raheim, Director of the U of I School of Social Work. Some of the past award recipients include Willard (Sandy) Boyd and Philip Hubbard. The keynote speakers have also been very talented individuals, including but not limited to Diane Finnerty, President Skorton, President Mary Sue Coleman and Susan Mask. I would appreciate it very much if you would circulate the nomination form. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Heather Shank, Esq, Human Rights Coordinator City of Iowa City ~ ,':':-;-- ,. NominationLetter_r evised2004.d... j ..-.. .- --..--.-.-...--"-.-. ~._,_. ,. -- _......,-_.._.~--~~-,- THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS The Iowa City Human Rights Awards will be presented at the 21st annual awards breakfast on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 a.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union's Wayne Richev Ballroom. Keynote speaker is Salome Raheim, Director of the University of Iowa School of Social Work. Previous human rights award winners include: ISABEL TURNER INDIVIDUAL IN A SERVICE ORGANIZATION 1984 Marian Coleman Karla Miller/Rape Victim Advocacy Program 1985 Duane Rohovit Pat Meyers/Domestic Violence Project 1986 Ardath Jagnow Dr. Classie Hoyle/U of I Office Of Affirmative Action 1987 Mary McCollum John Dyson/Sertoma International 1988 Rick Graf Jean Hagen/Iowa City Free Medical Clinic 1989 Betty McKray Mary Martinez/The Crisis Center 1990 Anne Riley Victor Manuel Arango/MAP International 1991 Dolores Nesbitt Dorothy Paul/United Nations Association 1992 Phillip Jones Carol Thompson/Dept. of Human Services 1993 Agnes Kuhn Jason Chen/Christian Reformed Church 1994 Marge Penney David Leshtz & Barbara Smith/U of I Hospital School 1995 Ed Arensdorf Carol Spaziani/Iowa City Public Library 1996 Susanne Watson Cynthia Coffin/Special Populations Involvement Program 1997 Jean Shoots Ruth Wagner/Greater IC Housing Fellowship 1998 Hani Elkadi Lori BearsfTASH and ARC 1999 Karen Kubby C. E. Peterson/Rotary Club 2000 Jude West Sally MurrayNocational Rehabilitation 2001 Asma Taha David SchuldtlWesley Foundation 2002 Mary L. Larew Monique DicarlolWRAC 2003 Leonard Sandler Rita Offutt/STAR Program BUSINESS AWARD 1984 Sharon Doran Academy 1995 World Marketplace 1985 Moore Business Forms 1996 Goodwill Industries/Southeast Iowa 1986 Bo-James Restaurant 1997 Prairie Lights Bookstore 1987 Transit, fire and police 1998 River City Dental Care 1988 The Soap Opera 1999 Hills Bank & Trust Co, 1989 Quality Care Lawn Care 2000 A Great Balancing Act 1990 Southgate Development Co. 2001 River Products Company 1991 Yen Ching Restaurant 2002 Moore Construction Co. 1992 U of I Community Credit Union 2003 Thai Flavors Restaurant 1993 Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. 1994 Heartland Candles RICK GRAF AWARD INTERNATIONAL LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 1996 Theresa Kopatich - 1997 Brian Thomas - 1998 James L, Harris Burns Weston I James Anaya 1999 Phyllis Harper-Bardach Paul Retish 2000 Susan Buckley Jael Silliman 2001 Minnette Doderer Philip Hottel Dr. Philip Hubbard 2002 Mary Palm berg - William "Sandy" Boyd 2003 John Paul Chaisson-Cardenas Gayane Torosyan The Human Rights Awards are described as follows: The Isabel Turner Award Isabel Turner, for whom the award is named, was an activist for human rights and the environment in Iowa City for many years. As a member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (now Johnson County Council of Governments) from 1974- 1980, she helped develop the countywide transportation plan. The development and grow1h of Hickory Hill Park was a continuing interest over the years. Mrs. Turner served on the Iowa City Human Rights Commission from 1981 to 1984. Until her death in 1985, Isabel Turner worked for the rights of individuals to get fair treatment. Her volunteer service to the community, which covered many areas for many years, is her continuing legacy. The Individual/Service Organization Award This award was established in 1984 to recognize outstanding contributions to human rights by an individual in a service organization. The Business/Community Award This award was established in 1984 to recognize outstanding contributions by a business to human rights. The International Award The International Award was established in 1998 to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Human Rights. The award acknowledges significant contributions by an Iowa City individual, individual in a service organization, or a business, to human rights in the global community. The Rick Graf Award Rick Graf, for whom the award is named, was an activist within the Iowa City community as well as nationally. He was serving his first term on the Iowa City Human Rights Commission when his life was cut short in July 1995 by complications from AIDS. Rick had served on the Ryan White Care Consortia and the Johnson County AIDS Coalition Board. He was a co-founder of the University of Iowa Gay Liberation Front, the first university-affiliated gay group in the country. He also co- founded ICARE and RFD, a magazine for rural gay men everywhere. The Rick Graf award recognizes the long-term commitment of an individual, business, or individual with a service organization, to a specific cause or for the benefit of a specific group of persons. ..... .~._.". -...----" ..,-,---._"'- .."------- ..,---+.~._._. NOMINATION FORM - 2004 Please check all applicable award categories for nominee. Business Individual Individual in a Service Organization International Rick Graf Award Name of Nominee: Address of Nominee: Phone # of Nominee: Job TitlelDescription of Nominee: Name of Nominator: Address of Nominator: Phone # of Nominator: Nomination Detail: Describe in detail, using as many pages as necessary, the nominee's human rights work. Please do not include additional letters of support. Instead, submit one complete nomination. - Deadline for Nominations: Tuesdav September yth 5PM Mail or e-mail nominations to: Iowa City Human Rights Commission Attn: Heather Shank 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 heather-shank@iowa-city.org TICKETS It is not necessary to nominate someone to attend the breakfast. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Tickets for the breakfast are $15.00 each. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early. Persons interested in attendinQ the Breakfast must complete and return the ticket request form with payment. There are a limited number of reduced price tickets available. Please contact Heather Shank at 319-356-5022. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please detach and return to: Iowa City Human Rights Coordinator, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS BREAKFAST - TICKET ORDER FORM Name: Representing: Address: # of Tickets Requested at $15.00 each: Total Amount Enclosed: $ (Make checks payable to City of Iowa City) JUNE 21, 2004 Submitted by Council Member Vanderhoef NATION'S CmES WEEKLY 3 NLC Leaders Discuss Future of Public Finance Five Committees Come Together in Chicago for,'Mega-Meeting' ~y Chris Hoene and Katherine Bates · The unraveling intergovernmental Several resolutions were also Public Finance Panel partnership; adopted at the meeting, includ- Members of City officials from across the country · A growing disconnect between eco- ing resolutions on federal man- the Public :onverged on Chicago for a "mega-meet- nomic growth and revenue systems; dates and tax cuts, efforts to pass Fmance Panel lISed their meet- illg" of National League of Cities commit- · Changing and increasing service tax and expenditure limits on ing torèflect, upon the meeting tees on the future of public finance. needs in response to demographic shifts; state and local governments and with the other cOmmittees, to NLC members from five NLC commit- and establishing a new venue for outline common themes heard tees met together from June 10-12,100 by · The lack of trust between govern- addressing intergovernmental during the joint meeting and to NLC President Charlie Lyons, selectman ment and the public. issues. hear an update on the work of from Arlington, Mass, and hosted by City Committee members participated in a , The resolutions and themes the State Municipal Le!lgue of Chicago Aldermen Joe Moore and Ed series of breakout discussions on how developed at the meeting will be Subcommittee. Smith. NLC could address these challenges and presented to the NLC Board of The panel members felt that Lyons commented that "the meeting of what capacities need to be developed. Directors at their July meeting in the joint meeting was a good these committees was a terrific success and Common ide!ls that emerged from these Boston, idea, had served to generate a great thing for NLC to be able to bring discussions included: Committee members !llso shared, perspectives and agendas together our members on the pivotal topic · NLC convening other state and heard a number of presenta- across the committees, and of fiscal and intergovernmental affairs." local organizations, stakeholders, !lnd tions. Chicago Mayor RÍchard should occur again in the future. The five committees coming to Chicago interested parties for the purposes of col- Daley addressed the entire Panel Chair Jim Dailey, included the Fmance, Administntion, and laborating on shared fiscal and intergov- group of city officials and chal- mayor of Little Rock, Ark., Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) emmental concerns; lenged America's city officials to noted that "This was a unique I Policy and Advocacy Steering Committee; · Developing training and education fight efforts to impose further opportunity for all of us to come the Municipalities in Transition Panel on materials for NLC members, the media mandates on municipal govern- together and COunect the dots Public Finance; the Municipalities in and state and federal policymakers about ments. across the organization, éreating 'Iransition Panel on Democratic city finances and challenges; In addition, Michael Pagano, a sense of shared purpose about Governance; the State Municipal League · Providing a consistent message for from the University of Illinois at the fiscal needs of America's I Subcommittee on Public Fmance; and the the media and state and federal officials Chicago, discussed the big chal- cities.17 Central Cities Council, chaired by Joe about what cities do and why they are lenges facing cities in terms of Stan Finkelstein, executive Moore, alderman from Chicago. important; and public fmance, Joe director of the Association of The Transportation, Infrastructure, and · Strengthening NLC's grassroots Schwieterman from the Washington Cities and Counie Services (TIS) Policy and Advocacy lobbying ,efforts on fiscal and intergov- Chaddick Institute at DePaul Sprynézynatyk, executive direc- Steering Committee also held a separate ernmental issues. University outlined changes in tor of the North D!lkota League meeting over the same dates in Chicago. transportation systems, and Dan of Cities, briefed the panel mem- Several outcomes emerged-< :frôm the Bucks, executive director of the bers on conversations among the meeting. One outcome was input on the Multistate Tax: Commission, pro- league directors about state- major trends and challenges impacting city vided an update on federal legis- level advocacy and research lation on the Streamlined Sales needs. finances. Tax Project. The two key issues raised by The four major challenges discussed at Each committee !llso met sep- the subcommittee were the need the meeting included: arately over the two-<iay period. the confront efforts to pass tax ._, "The energy we had in the room was tremendous and we're very excited about our work going forward. Being a part of this joint meeting was important to us to realize the connection between our work and the work of the other committees." - Steve Burkholder, mayor of Lakewood, Colo., and chair of the Municipalities in Transition Panel on Democratic Governance and spending limits on state and Democratic Governance and in particular, how local local governments and the need Panel finance tools, like sale-in-lease- for more analysis on intergov- out, are being threatened. ernmental fiscal patterns, both of The Democratic Governance "In addition to a limited tax which were addressed in resolu- Pane~ new to the Municipalities in base and unfunded mandates tions. Thmsition Program in 2004, held from our state and federal part- its second meeting in Chicago. ners, the tools that have provided FAIR Steering Panel members participated in a safety nets in the past are now in Committee series of discussions about the jeopardy:' said Chicago Alderman group's long-range purpose and Joe Moore. FAIR Committee members message, developing a sét of prod- In addition, the council com- met in a half-day session to uets and deliverables and a related mitted to making sure that the review events from the day workplan, and sharing their expe- Resurrecting the American before and tackle some big poli- riences on the governance chal- Dream campaign will be a success. cy issues. lenges that they are facing in their The campaign will include a Based on the dialogue and cities. nationwide city council meeting information from the joint The deliverables that the group during the week of September meeting, members decided to agreed to develop over the course 27th to explore the scope and tackle the issue of federal deci- of 2004-05 include: a workshop for severity of extreme inequalities sions on local government the Congress of Gties in and to spark a national dialogue finances. Indianapolis; a document outlin- about solutions. The committee had extensive ing the reasons why cities need to Council members suggested t:ions on existing NLC pol- address civic engagement issues in NLC create a model resolution i regarding unfunded man- their cities; and a toolkit for city focusing on housing, education dates, budget cuts and federal officials. and jobs to be passed at these deficits. "The energy we had in the nationwide city council meetings. After much debate, the com- room was tremendous and we're The council decided to contin- mittee passed a resolution for very excited about our work going ue to focus on education, informa- Board consideration in July fOlWard," said Panel 01air Steve tion sharing and advocacy, as well opposing unfunded mandates Burkholder, mayor of Lakewood, as to strengthen its recnùtment and future tax cuts. Colo. "Being a part of this joint effort. FAIR Vice-Chair ,Martin meeting was important to us to The council hopes to have a Jones, councilmember from realize the connection between more formal membership applica- Conyers, Ga., said, "Discussions our work and the work of the tion process in effect this year. from all the committees helped other committees." us focus FAIR's policy work this Details: For more information year. We had a healthy debate Central Cities Council contact Chris Hoene at on the issues; we proved to the The Central Gties Council dis- hoene@nlc.org or 202-626-3172, NLC membership is diverse and or Katherine Bates at well versed on these topics." cussed implications of public bates@nlc.org or 202-626-3027. finance challenges for larger cities, "This was a unique opportunity for all of us to come together and connect the dots across the organization, creating a sense .'- of shared purpose about the fiscal needs of America's cities." - Jim Dailey, mayor of Little Rock, Ark., and chair of the Municipalities in Transition Panel on Public Finance 07~ol·oi I IP16 MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION DRAFT THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2004 -7:30 AM HARV A T HALL, CITY HALL Members Present: Nate Green, Andy Chappell, Penny Davidsen, Karen Kubby, Vicki Lensing, Naomi Novick, Lynn Rowat, Kevin Werner, and William Sueppel. Staff Present: Eleanor Dilkes, Marian Karr CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sueppel called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM. He introduced new member, Nate Green, appointed to fill the term of John Balmer who resigned due to a conflict of interest. He then asked the members if there were any comments pertaining to the beginning of the Charter, before they begin a section-by-section review. Kubby stated that she has been thinking about the internal process to this review, and wondered if a generalized discussion about the overall values of this process could take place now. Discussion turned to members being asked to "speak their mind" about the form of government in place in Iowa City, and decide if they want an upfront generalized discussion, or if they will discuss specific things as they go through the Charter. Sueppel stated that he would prefer members to speak up now if they have any strong feelings about the direction the City is going, so as they do their review, they will a1ready know of potentia1 problem areas. Kubby stated that in reading through past minutes of Charter Review meetings, she had several ideas on the direction they may need to go. One of her main concerns was the number of representatives on the City Council, and how this representation is working. She then said she would like to discuss the City Manager role, and how that ro1e works with the City Council. Sueppel followed up with comments regarding the unique form of government in Iowa City, and mentioned the initia1 Charter Review Commission members and process. Davidsen stated that the initial Charter review was during a time of great upheaval in Iowa City. She discussed the issues facing the City Council at that time, and gave some background on the initial Charter. She said the initial goal was to keep the City Manager more in tune with what was happening, and to keep Iowa City represented by the City as a wh01e. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 19, 2004 Chairperson Sueppel asked if anyone had any comments on the minutes. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to accept the minutes as written. MOTION: Novick moved to accept the minutes of the May 19, 2004, meeting: Kubby seconded. Minutes were accepted. REVIEW CHARTER Chairperson Sueppel started the review process with the "Preamble". There were no comments on this section, and he stated that they would set up a process where they wou1d review a section and if everyone agrees with it as written, they will "T A" (temporari1y approve) the section. "Definitions" was the next section reviewed. Sueppe1 stated he had a few questions in this area. "Eligible Elector" - he asked City Clerk Karr if they have any way of knowing who an "eligible elector" is. Karr responded that they go by the address given. Questions were asked about this process, and Karr explained the City's position on this. The discussion turned to qualified - .- .---. - .---. _.-...-- . _.,-_.._---~--_.._.. Charter Review Commission June 17,2004 Page 2 electors, and Karr also responded to these questions. Chappell stated that he had a definition question. He asked about the "Measure", and stated that he did not find that wording in the Charter. Instead they were referred to as "amendment resolution, motion, or ordinance". He questioned why "measure" is defined. City Atty. Dilkes stated that they should set that issue aside for now, as the tenn "ordinance" is used in Title VIII but "measure" might make more sense. Sueppel asked why they have "person" identified in this section, and Karr explained the reasoning behind this wording. Discussion then turned to "Ordinance", and Dilkes explained that the original commission used the tenn "ordinance" but defined it more broadly than State Code. "Article I - Powers of the City" - Sueppel asked if anyone had any comments on this suggestion. Hearing none, he stated they would "T A" this section. "Article II - City Council" - Sueppel asked if anyone had any questions. Kubby stated she has some comments about the 4/3 split in the Council, and depending on how that discussion goes, further along in the process, she may have questions regarding this area. Rowat commented about the various regions in the City, and discussed the at-large positions on the Council. Davidsen gave background history on how the City got to this point, and what the thinking was in the 1970's when things were changing so drastically. Karr gave some history on primaries, districts, general elections, and how representation was decided. Kubby stated that she is interested in discussing the system, and perhaps even changing this area in order to better serve the growing community. Chappell asked if she was referring to exploring a system whereby each citizen would have perhaps five representatives on the Council- one from their specific District, and four at-large. He questioned if the current Districts are too large, or if they need to review this area also. Discussion continued on the representation of each area of the City, and it was stated that every ten years, after a Census, the federal government gives the City parameters by which to decide these districts. Sueppel asked Karr to get a copy ofthe City's district map for each of the members of the Charter Review so they can further discuss this area. "Section 2.03 - Eligibility". Sueppel asked what the tenn "domiciliary" referred to. Karr stated that the issue has arisen twice in twenty-five years, and had to do with a person running for office who after election wished to relocate outside of the district. For an at-large candidate, this is not an issue. However, if a person is representing a District seat, this is a problem. Novick asked if residence could be used in place of domiciliary. Dilkes stated there are some subtle differences, legally. Dilkes stated that in 2.03, she sees no problem with using "eligible elector.. ..". Sueppel asked that they table this issue for now until the members have had a chance to review all the Charter. Sueppel asked ifthere were any questions on "Section 2.04 - Terms" . He noted that if the fonn of government would be changed, they would have to also change the accompanying tenns and definitions. Chappell asked Karr about Section 2.02, and if this was done every ten years. She stated they are required to update Districts after every census, but they can also do these more often. Kubby asked about staggered tenns, and what wording can be removed. It was reiterated that if they make changes such as this, they would have to update all tenns associated. "Section 2.06 - Mayor". Chappell turned the discussion towards the issue of how the Mayor is elected, and what the thinking was behind this process. Discussion turned to how other cities handle this aspect of their government. Discussion focused on the question of direct election or Council election of Mayor with no changes in Mayor's duties. Novick then discussed the "veto" .~' ._,_.,.._~ .--- - ---...-....--..".-...--...---- . Charter Review Commission June 17,2004 Page 3 power of a mayor, and asked about a directly-elected mayor versus one chosen by the council. The issue of a full-time mayor was also discussed. Davidsen brought up the issue of campaigning and how this would change in a system where the citizens elect the mayor specifically. Sueppel asked that the members give some thought to these discussions, and they can address them fully as they move along. Discussion turned to the Mayor Pro tern, and Karr explained this process. Questions were asked about the power of this position. "Section 2.07 - General powers and dnties". Sueppel stated that he would like to finish Section II if possible, before they adjourn. He raised a question of the powers ofthe City, and how the City Manager and Council's powers play out as well. "Section 2.08 - Appointments" was discussed. Kubby asked a question regarding "E", and what the language meant. "Section 2.09 - Rules; records". State Law and there were no questions. "Section 2.10 - Vacancies". State Law and no questions. "Section 2.11- Council action". Sueppel asked about the tenn "a majority of the council members". He stated that this has been changed in State Law to "all the members of the council", and he gave some background on the State Law. There was also discussion about 2.II(B) which gives the Council the authority to submit a measure to a binding vote of the electorate. The Council has never used the authority and concern was expressed by Dilkes about whether such authority would be consistent with state law. Dilkes will review this area and report back to the Commission. Sueppel stated that this section would be on "hold". "Section 2.12 - Prohibitions". Sueppel asked why the language "or elected County official" was added to the Charter. Chappell stated that there is some discussion of this in the initial minutes of the Charter Review Commission. Green stated that it would be similar to the House and Senate, and the process there. Discussion turned to the various members' impressions of this section, and how they interpret it. Sueppel then turned the discussion to "B", and brought up his concerns about this wording. He questioned the power, or lack of, by the Council. Various members made comments about this section, and it was decided that they would review this more in depth as they progress through the Charter. Karr noted that there is a distinction between Sections "B" and "C" under Section 2.12, and she gave some background infonnation. Dilkes also gave further explanation of the City's system, the contract for the City Manager, and how State Codes playa part in the make-up of the City government. Karr stated that the City Manager would gladly attend a meeting if the members so desire. PUBLIC COMMENT Sueppel asked if there was any public comment. No one was present to speak. FUTURE MEETINGS Sueppel stated that July 29th will be the next meeting, and they will continue the process as they have done today. Karr will have District maps ready for the members, and it was suggested that any correspondence or infonnation that would be helpful be given to Karr for copying and ..... -_.. -,,-- "--- ...-....-'-- ..·_____._.~___.m.._. Charter Review Commission June 17, 2004 Page 4 distributing to all members. Karr stated that she would get packets to the members at least a week before each meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Davidsen moved for adjournment at 8:50 AM; seconded by Greeu. Motion carried. ,- ._, ......- . .. --..-.-