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CITY OF 10 WA CITY
INFORMATION PACKET
September 13, 1996
Memorandum from City Manager: Police Operating Procedure
Memorandum from City Manager: Police Review Systems
Memorandum from City Manager: Summary of Police Discipline
Memorandum from City Manager: Butler House
Memorandum from City Clerk: September and October Special Work Sessions
Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator: Membership of the~.5
Housing and Community Development Commission
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Constance F. Irwin, 415 Lee Street, Iowa City
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Manager: Estate of ~)-~.
'Convention and Visitors Bureau.~__~
Director &
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Letter from Finance Director to Wendy Ford:
Appropriation
Memorandum from Planning & Community Development
Community Development Coordinator to City Manager:
Implementing a Community Housing Forum Process
IP10 Letter from Pat Highland, Coordinator of Career Education, Iowa City~l
Community School District to City Manager: Teacher Internship Program
& Transit Committee to City Manager:_,-'~
Iowa City Area Chamber of
and Dean of Students, The
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Official Name for City Plaza
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Memorandum from John Beckord, President,
Commerce, to City Manager: Chamber Position
Letter from Phillip Jones, Associate Provost
University of Iowa, to Mayor Novick: Stepping Up: A University Community
Action Partnership to Change Alcohol Policy and Use
Letter from State Historical Society to Mayor:
Bertha M. Horack House, 219 North Clinton
County
Shambaugh, Benjamin F. and.,_-~f~(oc-.
Street, Iowa City, Johnson
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Email from John Nesbitt: Police Support
Letter from Jennifer L. Thomae to City Manager: Police Support
Letter from Tom Clearman to Police Chief Winkelhake: Police Support
Letter from Steve & Jeanne Auen to Police Chief Winkelhake: Police $upport~
Letter from Pat Lind, General Manager, Carousel Motors: Police Support
Letter from Michael Sullivan, Director, Johnson County Ambulance Service:
Police Support
Letter from John Gross to Press Citizen Editor:
Letter from 31 citizens to Press Citizen Editor:
Police Support
Police Support
1996 Citizen's Police Academy Roster ~
City of Iowa City Building Permit Data, August 1996 ~)?,~i
Letter from Don Sehr, Chairperson, Board of Supervisors, to Fire Chief Rocca,<-~'~
Chief Rocca's Appointment to Johnson County Ambulance Advisory
Committee
Agenda for, September 12, 1996, formal meeting of the Johnson County~07~_
Board of Supervisors
DTA Invitation to: 'Retailing in the 21st Century Main Street and Mall: The__~
Best of Both Worlds"
Trinity Episcopal Church Invitation to: Dedication of New Facilities
Agenda for 9/17 Informal mtg. of the Board. of Supervisors.
Agenda for the 9/17 Worksession of the City Council (Police Review
Systems; County Attorney report).
Information distributed by Kubby regarding Police Review Board.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 1996
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Police Operating Procedure
Effective immediately at the direction of the Chief of Police, an officer will no longer enter
buildings in accordance with their past practices. The entry into buildings with suspected
burglary, open door, etc. will be done so only with the authorization of a supervisor and the
appearance of physical evidence which would indicate a possible burglary. Furthermore, a
business contact initiative will be undertaken whereby we will ask all busine[ses to update their
emergency response information to our department, that being a contact person who we can call
upon to respond to any police observation of an open door or a circumstance that may indicate
burglary.
This procedure will allow police to continue to respond to the needs of our community with
respect to potential for burglary, but at the same time owners can help assure their properties are
secure.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 13, 1996
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Police Review Systems
The following represents an outline of issues and a summary of related items of interest which I
believe will be helpful to your decision-making with respect to the framework of a police citizen
review policy. In that we have had but a short time to pull together the issues, I have relied on a
report prepared by a Dr. Douglas Perez, a professor of political science teaching in Vermont and
who provides related consulting services. His report was provided to me by my professional
association, the International City/County Management Association. Dr. Perez has done lengthy
research. The information is a summary of his work effort undertaken betwean 1977 and 1992. Dr.
Perez is a former police officer having received his Ph.D from the University of California at
Berkeley.
A police civilian review system can take many directions. However, there are certain basic
principles that need to be considered. I would like to work through with Council those basic
principles in order to receive your direction. Once completed, we can fashion legislation which
would ultimately create such a civilian review policy.
Before reviewing the basic principles there are some conclusions from research that are pertinent
to your decision-making.
It appears that the use of such civilian review systems is substantially a "big city" issue. The
research indicates this fact, but as you will see later there is also evidence that such review
systems can work in smal!er communities.
The assertion that civilian review will solve the problem of police abuse complaints is
incorrect. Generally, it was found the police were found ,quilty less often by way of civilian
review.
The idea that civilian review will inhibit police officers from doing their duty was found not
to be true. There was no evidence of a reduction in police productivity or morale due to
civilian review.
The civilian review process helps build community confidence in police. They are held
accountable in the minds of the civilian reviewers for their action.
There is a delicate balance that needs to be struck between the legal and the political
interests at stake if we are to create such a review system.
6. The costs to conduct this type of review can va~j dramatically.
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The above research findings I believe are impoRant as we proceed through our discussions.
Following are critical points for consideration and certain policy questions I believe you need to
answer.
INTEGRITY
A review system must be:
1.
2.
5.
Notes:
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CRITERIA AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS
FOR POLICE REVIEW SYSTEMS
fai.__[ - to all parties involved.
thorou,qh - all parties, most notably the community, must be assured that to the
fullest ex'[ent practical, all pertinent issues are considered in a review.
obiective - must be regarded as independent, yet within the laws applicable to these
reviews.
le(~allv defensible - all other applicab!e laws and/or contracts have been considered.
due orocess - guaranteed to all who participate in the review.
The knowledge of case law, statutes and occupational standards is indispensable
in the review process.
The investigation process, compiling written reports, photos, physical evidence, etc.,
is a craft that can be practiced by police and non-police personnel with equal
competence.
Access to police records is critical. (Questionable under Iowa law)
Citizen complainants are more at ease with civilian interviewers.
LEGITIMACY
1.
How fair, thorough, and objective is the civilian review system perceived to be?
Citizens need to believe their local police can be held accountable for their actions.
Is it seen as fair by the public, by the media, by police officers, by elected political
officials, by the legal community?
Police officers have expressed concern that the civilian review agencies accept
questionable evidence, particularly hearsay.
Research showed that the police internal review systems found the police guilty at
least as often as civilian review. The problem is one of perception.
LEARNING
1.
COST
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A police review system must play more than a reactive role. It must be proactive in
order to deter police malpractice and promote positive behavior.
Does it serve to educate the police organization about problems that create tension
between the police and the community?
The more formalized the review process the less likely it is to take advantage of
positive, non-punitive behavior modification.
The financial limitations must be considered -- cost of clerical support, management
time commitment, office space, and hiring of investigators.
Civilian review will cost more than internal mechanisms operated by the police.
INTAKE MECHANISM
Wherever practical, citizen complaints should be taken outside the police department by
civilian personnel.
There is no evidence this has any major deleterious impact on the effectiveness of
an investigation. It is a matter of comfort for the complainant.
INVESTIGATION
Critical to investigation process to include both, citizen and police investigation
information.
2. Citizen complaint investigations can become "swearing contest" -- police say one
thing, citizen another; therefore, thoroughness of investigation is critical.
3. It is often an issue of costs to conduct (pay for) a civilian investigation and a police
investigation. Do civilians interview civilians and police interview police, and
combine findings?
DECISION MAKING
1. Who should decide whether police officers have erred in their duty?
2. Who should determine what discipline to impose after decision is made?
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Determining guilt or innocence is very problematic but must include a complete
understanding of:
Standards of training and practice
Case and statutory law
Community standards of conduct
Desirable to take advantage of the strengths and expertise of professionals in civilian
review of investigations.
All decisions of discipline, according to law, are subject to review by Civil Service
Commission and the courts.
BOARD STRUCTURE AND CHARGE
There are many ways the civilian review process can be shaped once the Council has determined
what they would hope to achieve.
A citizen review board which is one time, incident specific. For example, call
together a group of people, provide the DCl report (assuming it will be released),
provide copies of pertinent laws, and the group can determine whether the officers
followed procedures or not.
An ongoing review board that serves as a reviewer of specific complaints.
A group that gathers, as needed, to review matters as requested by the Chief, City
Manager or City Council.
A critical element in your consideration of a civilian review policy in Iowa is the restrictions imposed
by State laws.
Under State law, only the civil service commission, the chief of police, or the city manager may
remove, demote, or suspend police officers. Therefore, a Citizen Review/Advisory Board would be
limited to making recommendations. It would be up to the civil service commission, the chief of
police, or the city manager to remove, demote, or suspend an officer.
In addition, State law provides that any police officer may appeal a suspension, demotion or
discharge to the civil service commission. Cities have no authority to abrogate this right. Officers
also have the right to appeal decisions of the civil service commission to district court.
CITIZEN REVIEW SYSTEM
City of Berkeley (population 104,000 -- department size 180 officers)
Civilian interview of the complainant at in-take stage.
Civilian investigations collect statements, written reports, photos, booking information, etc. They put
together cases analogous to those conducted by police investigators.
Quasi-judicial hearinq is held by civilian review board. The findings are then referred to the City
Manager, who determines from conclusions of the civilian review board and the internal
investigation whether discipline should be imposed.
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The Berkeley system is thought of as one of the most independent monitoring systems in
that the review board is advisory to the City Manager, not the Chief of Police.
All citizen complaints go to the police and the citizens can determine whether they want a
civilian review.
The cost of the Berkeley civilian system is over $400,000 per year for a case load of 100
complaints.
CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (pop. 400,000+)
Office of Citizen Complaints (OCC)
Civilian interview at in-take stage
Complaint is sent to Police Department -- Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs investigates and refers back to OCC.
Civilian analysts at OCC review and may request additional information.
The OCC suggests a finding and the case is sent to the Chief of Police.
Chief makes final
determination of discipline. Research showed it was rare for Chief to disagree with OCC.
Notes: · The Kansas City approach combines both external and internal systems.
· The Kansas City system is relatively inexpensive (given department size, etc.)
DISCUSSION ELEMENTS
Define purpose to be achieved
What is independent review?
Do you wish to have ad hoc, shorter term, on demand board, or a permanent board?
Investigative responsibility -- civilian, police, and combination
Separate from police officers
Civilian intake
Board -- makeup, size
Budget commitment
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
September 12, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Summary of Police Discipline
While I am not able to provide the names, due to pending court actions and other confidentiality
requirements, the following is a summary of the most recent police discipline. The table
represents the actions taken and the punishment that occurred. Four of these cases involved the
Civil Service Commission review; the others were handled internally by way of the grievance
process and/or the officer merely accepting the punishment.
Description Date
Rules/regulations violation Jan-96
Excessive rome Feb-95
Unauthorized pursuit driving exemise Aug-94
Unauthorized pursuit driving exercise Aug-94
Excessive force Jul-94
Misconduct/theft Feb-94
Failure to take safety precautions Jul-93
Discharged weapon while off duty Dec-91
Driving around stopped school bus May-91
Firing warning shot Dec-90
Neglect of duty, disobey orders, misconduct Sop-89
Action Duration
Suspension I day
Suspension 10 days
Suspension I day
Suspension I day
Suspension 2 day
Termination
Wdtten
Suspension 3 day
Suspension I day
Written
Suspension 30 day
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: September 6, 1996
RE: Butler House
This is an idea the staff put together in order to develop ideas concerning how
best to use the Butler House and surrounding property.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
September 3, 1996
Historic Preservation Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission
Terry Trueblood, Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Scott Kugler, Associate Planner (Staff: Historic Preservation)
Brad Neumann, Associate Planner (Staff: Riverfront and Natural
Areas)
Montgomery-Butler House Committee: Brainstorming Sessions
The City of Iowa City recently acquired and annexed property north of interstate 80 to
allow construction of a new water treatment facility. As a result, the City has also
acquired a c. 1850 residence located on the property, known as the Montgomery-Butler
House. The structure is believed to be eligible for listing on the National Register of
Historic Places due to its architecture and its association with persons and events
significant to Iowa City, Johnson County, and Iowa history. The City is interested in
preserving this historically significant building and its immediate surroundings, but has no
specific plans for any particular use of the property.
The Montgomery-Butler House was constructed around 1850 by Martin Montgomery, who
ran a saw mill on nearby property in the 1840s until his death in 1855. Montgomery also
operated a ferry across the Iowa River from the property in the 1850s. In 1850,
Montgomery married Elizabeth Gelbreath Butler, the widow of Walter Butler. Walter Butler
was the builder of the first State capitol building in Iowa City, in use prior to the
completion of Old Capitol. The house and surrounding property was eventually inherited
by a son of Elizabeth and Walter Butler and remained in the Butler family well into the 20th
century, resulting in the structure becoming commonly known as the "Butler House." In
addition to its association with these individuals, the house is a rare and excellent example
of settlement era residential architecture in Johnson County. The house has been altered
very little since its original construction, and has been unoccupied for the last few
decades.
In an effort to help form a vision for the future use of the property, the City would like to
organize a committee consisting of members of the Historic Preservation Commission, the
Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission to
brainstorm and discuss potential uses of the building and site. it is anticipated that only
one or two meetings of the committee will be required. The site's history, proximity to the
Iowa River and planned trail routes, and its potential for passive and/or active recreational
use have possible implications for all three commissions. It is requested that each of the
commissions appoint three members to serve on the committee. A field trip to the site for
committee members is planned for Wednesday, September 25, at 5:30 pm. The first
brainstorming meeting of the committee is expected to take place in October. The date
and time of that meeting will be scheduled the day of the field trip. More detailed
information on the house and its history will be provided to committee members after
appointments are made.
If you have any questions or would like more information please feel free to call Terry at
356-5110, Scott at 356-5243, or Brad at 356-5235.
Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
September 11, 1996
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K, Karr, City Clerk
RE:
September & October Special Work Sessions
After Council discussion on Monday and Tuesday evenings the Council meeting
schedule was revised for the months of September and October. Please adjust your
calendars as follows:
Tuesday, September 17, Police Review Systems and CIP discussion - 4:00
Monday, September 23, Regular Work Session/Special start time- 8:00
Tuesday, September 24, Special Work Session or Ex. Session -6:00
& Regular Formal - 7:00
Monday, September 30, Special Work Session - 7:00
Tuesday, October 1, Special Work Session - CANCELED
Wednesday, October 2, Special Work Session - 7:00
Monday, October 7, Regular Work Session - 7:00
Tuesday, October 8, Regular Formal - 7:00
Monday, October 21, Regular Work Session - 7:00
Tuesday, October 22, Regular Formal - 7:00
Wednesday, October 23, Special Work Session - CANCELED
Tuesday, October 29, Special Work Session - CANCELED
Wednesday, October 30, Special Work Session/Library Bd. * 4:00-8:00
All meetings will be in Council Chambers.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
RE:
September 12, 1996
City Council and City Manager
Maurice Head, Community Development Coordinator
Membership of the Housing and Community Development
Commission
With respect to the by-laws of the Housing and Community Development
Commission, the Commission should consist of nine members. The by-laws require
that when possible, at least one person shall be appointed to the Housing and
Community Development Commission with expertise in construction and at least
one person with expertise in finance. In addition, when possible, the Commission
shall include one person who is a member of the local Homeless Coordinating
Board, and one person who receives rental assistance.
Presently, the Commission has one person that receives rental assistance (Cythia
Larson), and one person with financial expertise (William Steward). The other
Housing and Community Development Commission members serve at large. At this
time, the Commission has no representation from the local Homeless Coordinating
Board and construction industry. Suitable applicants representing the Homeless
Coordinating Board and construction industry should be considered first for the
vacancy on the Commission.
Also, it would be desirable to have an additional person with financial expertise,
should no applicant be selected from the Homeless Coordinating Board or
construction industry. The Commission will be reviewing more complex
development projects in the future requiring CDBG and HOME assistance. Financial
expertise would be helpful to the Commission in making decisions on how much to
subsidize housing and economic development projects.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 11, 1996
To: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
From: Donald Yucuis, Finance Director {~,,~'
Re:
Estate of Constance F. Irwin, 415 Lee Street, Iowa City
The City of Iowa City Animal Shelter has received a partial distribution of $10,000- from the
Constance F. Irwin Estate. The amount has been receipted into the Animal Shelter gift account.
There are no specific restrictions on the use of those funds. This is a pleasant surprise! Based
on the calculations made by the Trust Department of First National Bank, the Animal Shelter can
anticipate receiving approximately another $3,300 in the next six to nine months.
CC:
Chief R.J. Winkelhake
Animal Shelter Supewisor Lisa Goodman
City Attorney Linda Woito
September 15, 1996
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Wendy Ford
Convention & Visitors Bureau
408 First Avenue
Coralville, IA 52241
Dear Wendy:
The City Council has directed the City to pay the Iowa Arts Festival and Jazz Festival $5,000
each for a total of $10,000 directly from hotel/motel tax monies that are appropriated in Fiscal
Year 1997. The City will reduce the Convention & Visitors Bureau appropriation by $2,500 for
each quarter in FY97 to accomplish this.
Please call me at 356-5052 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Finance Director
cc: City Council
City Manager
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
September 6, t996
Steve Arkins, City Manager
Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development
Maurice Head, Community Development Coordinator
Consider implementing a Community Housing Forum process
Introduction
Housing is a major concern affecting the entire Iowa City community. The problem
of finding suitable housing concerns many households at different socioeconomic
levels in the city. This issue is no longer limited to low and moderate income
households or federal end local housing programs. It affects the people that teach
our children, protect our neighborhoods and provide valuable services to our
community. Ironically, prosperous areas like Iowa City-with the healthiest
economies and the largest number of jobs-are hardest hit by the housing crisis.
Many of these prosperous areas are now attempting new techniques that involve
mobilizing their communities to map out strategies for addressing housing
concerns for everyone.
There are a variety of opinions about how to best proceed with regard to
developing housing policy. In our opinion, the best method is a citizen process that
provides recommendations to policy makers responsible for implementing housing
strategies. This citizen process is e grass roots effort inclusive of anyone
interested in participating. The process is generally open to the community. It is
not limited to those citizens affiliated with city boards and commissions that have
traditionally been involved ~n the public discourse on housing.
Citizen l~rocess
The vehicle for getting people to share their ideas and concerns about housing is
through a Community Housing Forum, The forum will provide a platform for the
community to discuss and debate a myriad of barriers which exist in the
community that make it difficult for residents to obtain and maintain suitable
housing, Consumers of housing as well as the major players in the housing
industry (builders, developers, lenders etc.) must come together to discuss and
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recommend solutions for addressing housing needs in the context of the
Community Housing Forum. Representatives from the housing industry must be
involved and invested throughout the process and take ownership in their solutions
for addressing affordable housing concerns. It is hoped that issue identification will
only be the starting point for those citizens participating in the Community Housing
Forum. The ultimate goal is for the forum to develop housing solutions and
strategies involving many citizens with a wide range of viewpoints. By having
participation and community investment from a cross-section of residents, a
comprehensive housing strategy can emerge that is acceptable to the larger
community and City Council.
The issue of limited housing opportunities is an involved and complex problem. If it
is to be solved, it will take the combined efforts and cooperation of citizens,
government at all levels and the financial and construction industries.
The intended results of the Community Housing Forum are recommendations to
assist City Council in its deliberation of housing issues, to help crystallize city
government's role in housing solutions and to assist Council in selecting
appropriate housing strategies to implement in the Iowa City community. In
determining city government's role in housing solutions, the Community Housing
Forum will be designed to assist City Council with the following questions:
Whet specific policies should the City develop to ensure housing in Iowa
City is adequate and available to its residents?
Should the stock of affordable housing increase to accommodate Iowa City
residents? If so, how much and of what type?
Should city government intervene in market forces to create housing
opportunities for targeted Iowa City residents? If so, what specific strategies
should the City implement?
What additional resources will the City need to invest in affordable
housing efforts?
What timetable should the City use in implementing new housing
strategies?
The outcome of this process is a self-directed community housing strategy. in
order for this process to be successful, the Community Housing Forum participants
must have the will to see the process through to the final outcome. If Council
approves this proposal, participants of the forum will present their findings about
housing issues and solutions after several months of discussion and research. City
Council will then consider, and hopefully, implement local housing policies and
programs that will help Iowa City residents fulfill their basic right to a safe,
affordable place to live in our community. It is hoped that the outcome is a
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housing strategy that can guide City Council in assessing the often difficult
problems associated with providing housing opportunities for a broad range of
residents in the community.
Attached is a brief summary proposing the first Community Housing Forum that
addresses important components of this citizen process
Recommendat/on
Staff requests that the City Manager consider initiating the Community Housing
Forum scheduled for October 23, and support the development of a citizen
housing strategy over approximately six months.
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Summary of the Community Housing Forum
Purpose:
Attendees:
Format:
The purpose of the Community Housing Forum is to get citizen input
concerning housing issues and needs in Iowa City. This meeting is not a public
hearing process. It is an open community forum. The forum will provide a
platform for the community to discuss housing issues and solutions.
Also, the aim of the forum is to provide information to entities responsible for
housing policies and strategies in Iowa City and Johnson County.
Input for: # City Council of Iowa City
* Johnson County Board of Supervisors
* University of Iowa
* For-profit and non-profit developers in Iowa City
# Planning and Zoning Commission
# Housing and Community Development Commission
The general public is the targeted audience to participate in the Community
Housing Forum. In addition, there will be invited participants. A partial listing of
businesses, housing organizations and governmental agencies identified as
participants in the housing forum are: iowa City Area Association of Realtors,
Homebuilders Association of Iowa City, First National Bank, Hills Bank and
Trust, University of Iowa, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, Hawkeye Area
Community Action Agency, Iowa City Housing Authority, City of iowa City,
Iowa City Area Development Group, Economic Development Ad Hoc
Committee, Landlord and Tenant Association, Greater Iowa City Area
Apartment Association and the Chamber of Commerce. A complete list of
invited participants is attached for your review.
The format planned for the Community Housing Forum is moderator and
panelists with large and small group discussions. A tentative list of speakers
is as follows:
Moderator - The moderator will introduce the panelists and briefly explain the
purpose of the meeting.
John Beckord - President of the Chamber of Commerce
Speakers - The speakers will discuss housing trends from their perspectives
and identify concerns.
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Process:
Small Group
Facilitation:
Steve Johannes -
Jane McCune
Mary Losch
Phillip Jones
Vicki Amundson -
Robert M. Sierk
President of the Homebuilders Association of
Iowa City
President-elect of the Iowa City Area
Association of Realtors
Shimek Neighborhood Association
Associate Provost and Dean of Students for the
University of Iowa
Director of Human Resources and
Administration
President and CEO, First National Bank
The meeting will start with the moderator giving a brief overview of the
Community Housing Forum purpose and introduction of panelists. After the
panelists make their presentations on housing trends, citizens will have an
opportunity to make comments concerning housing issues to the large
group. The large group will then break-up into approximately five smaller
groups for greater citizen involvement. The forum will use facilitators to direct
and structure the discussion with citizens in the small and large groups and to
assist the moderator with handling questions from the large group. The smaller
groups will be asked to discuss two questions and report back to the large
group. After reports are presented to the large group on identified issues and
concerns, there will be a final comment period for the panelists and wrap-up by
the moderator. The moderator will highlight the common issues of the small
groups and explain the next step of the process. Since this forum is a
citizen participatory process, the majority of time will go for small group
discussion.
Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think are the housing issues in Iowa City?
2. What do you believe business, government and non-profit groups
can do about housing?
The success of this process depends on people sharing their ideas and on
everyone having the opportunity to participate and become vested in the
process. The most efficient way for this to occur is to have trained
facilitators help in the early stages of the process. Facilitators can structure
the smell group discussions to include participation from a cross-section of
citizens. The role of the facilitators is as follows:
Facilitate the large group discussion
Assist with dividing the large group into five or six small groups
Help small groups to select a leader to report back to large group
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Date:
Press:
Keep small groups focused on the task
Assist with recording comments from the small groups
Help small groups and large group stay on schedule
Get everyone involved in the small group discussion
The Community Housing Forum is planned for Wednesday, October 23,
1996, in the Iowa City Public Library, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Advertisement of the Community Housing Forum will be done through:
Public cable bulletin
Press Citizen
Community mailing lists
Radio and cable T.V.
Neighborhood meetings
Cedar Rapids Gazette
JC News
Schedule:
It is anticipated that several community meetings will result from the initial
Community Housing Forum. Staff anticipates that the large group will form
several smaller working groups. The smaller groups or subcommittees will
focus on specific topics such as regulatory reform, financing mechanism, and
other areas. Each subcommittee will develop a working paper with the
assistance of staff. The working paper of each subcommittee will be combined
into a Committee Report for review by citizens and City Council. Staff believes
this process will take a minimum of six months to complete.
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September 9, 1996
RECEIVED $EP
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY _
SCHOOL DISTRICT
509 S. 13ubuqu¢ Strut
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 339-68O0
Mr. Steve Atkins
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City IA 522.40
Dear Steve
Now that summer has ended and teachers and students are back in the
classroom, I wanted to thank you and the City of Iowa City for your
participation in our Teacher Internship Program. I have seen first hand how
these kinds of experiences for teachers enrich student learning.
Without your site and willingness to become involved, we have few options
for teachers who want to leam more about today's workplace. Teachers need
an opportunity to see how what they teach is utilized outside of the school
building. The Water Treatment Plant's involvement is critical to our success
and we are very appreciative. Karla indicated that you were very
accommodating and hospitable. The insights she will bring back to her
students cannot be obtained any other way.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments about the
program.
Sincerely
Coordinator of Career Education
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September 10, 1996
Steve Arkins
City Manager
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Steve:
At the Parking and Transit Committee meeting of the Downtown
Association this morning we reviewed the plans for the beginning of
the new signage and refreshing of the two downtown parking garages.
I was surprise to note that the sign giving directions to the
pedestrian mall was to read "Downtown Civic Plaza".
I am not sure where the Downtown Civic Plaza is. Is that the park
across from the Civic Center or is it the place you go to pay
parking tickets? It certainly doesn't describe the Downtown
Pedestrian Mall.
Joe Fowler indicated that you require this on the sign because this
is what is in the ordinance. Common sense tells me that if we are
giving people directions we should use the name for which something
is know and not introduce possible confusion. This is not unlike
placing "no bicycle,, signs at 7 and 8 feet were bicyclists never
look. It might meet State guidelines but if it doesn't convey the
information, coamton sense says it is a waste of time and money.
I would like to suggest that in the parking garages and elsewhere
that we pick a common name for the Pedestrian Plaza or Pedestrian
Mall that is recognized and understood by everyone.
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JAG/sak
cc: City Council
Suzanne Streitz, DTA
Iowa State Bank
Plaza Centre One P.O. Box 1846
Iowa C~b/, !_,3wa S2244
319-354-5950
Toll-Free 800-779-(X)93
FAX 319-354-8973
711 Center Point Road'N£
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
319-364-7010
loll-free 800-779-4X;94
FAX 319-364-7133
1703 Second Street
Coralville, Iowa 52241
319-335-6274
FAX 319-33&77~3
~ RECEIVED SEP
A!OWA CITY
AREA
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
325 E. Washington Street
P.O. Box 2358
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
319-337-96:37 (tel)
319-338-9958 (fax)
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
September 11, 1996
Steve Atkins
John Beckord
Chamber position
Please distribute the enclosed position statement to all City Council members
and relevant staff.
Call me if there are any questions. Thanks for you help.
1921-
Serving the Communities of Johnson County
We've
Iowa CttT,ttz'ea Chambez' O~' Co]rrt~z~e]:,ce
Board of Directors Position Statement
Industries/Technologies Opportunity List and Financial Assistance
Guidelines for the City of Iowa City
Position Adopted August 22, t996
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce endorses the proposed
Industries/Technologies Opportunity List and Financial Assistance Guidelines for the
City of Iowa City with the following comments and concerns.
First, the Area Chamber would like to recognize the hard work and long hours of
discussion by members of the Ad Hoc Committee. We congratulate them for working in
a spirit of cooperation for the benefit of all citizens of Iowa City.
Industries/Technologies Opportunity List
It should be understood that the Industries/Technologies Opportunities List is not
exclusive in the sense that companies in particular industries or which utilize specific
technologies that are not on the list, may be compatible with the area's economy and
should be encouraged to consider the Iowa City area for an expansion and/or
relocation. The opportunities list, in our view, should be viewed primarily as the result of
a marketing research effort that will assist development agencies such as ICAD in their
decisions concerning pro-active m~rketing initiatives.
Financial Assistance Guidelines
We strongly endorse the language in the Financial Assistance Guidelines which
indicates that, "within the guidelines there is room for judgment and flexibility by the City
Council' and, "impressions and appearances are important because they add to the
development of perceptions... and perceptions often become reality."
We are concerned that members of the Council may use these guidelines in a way that
is inconsistent with their purpose, essentially creating a litmus test for assessing the
desirability of future industrial development projects. Of particular concern is the use of
these guidelines in future Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)
applications on behalf of new or expanding industrial products and services companies.
CEBA is a state funded program which essentially passes financial assistance through
local governments to companies who meet very specific cdteria developed by the State
of Iowa. These assistance dollars do not come from local property taxpayers.
One of the CEBA criteria is a minimum wage threshold for new jobs created by the
company seeking assistance. The wage guidelines in the proposal before the Council
sets the desirable average hourly wage for manufacturing jobs at $14.23 per hour
which is over $5 per hour higher than the minimum threshold for CEBA assistance from
the state.
It is relevant to note that recent history indicates that approximately 650 local residents
eagerly applied for 65 new $10 per hour jobs. It is clear that these were highly desirable
jobs in our current labor market. While reasonable minimum thresholds as defined by
the CEBA standards are clearly defensible, it would be highly undesirable for the City of
Iowa City to establish dramatically higher standards for CEBA qualification, especially
when the observed labor market equilibrium is closer to $9 or $9.50 per hour.
The potential use of these guidelines in way which is inconsistent with their purpose is a
serious concern and we strongly urge the Council to endorse these Financial
Assistance Guidelines only if it is clearly understood that they will not be interpreted as
minimum criteria for qualifying for CEBA assistance. If not used properly, IDED officials,
utility company development representatives, and professional site location consultants
will be far less likely to represent Iowa City as a potential site to their clients. Even more
importantly, Iowa City based companies will be more inclined to look elsewhere when
they have the need to expand. If these guidelines are used inappropriately by the
Council, a situation could easily be created where a company could qualify for CEBA
assistance in virtually every Iowa community except Iowa City. The potential for
creating a competitive disadvantage for the community is obvious.
Perception is inordinately important, especially in the early stages of a site search.
Companies are typically looking fo.r reasons to remove a community from the list of
communities under consideration because the competition for new jobs is so intense.
We encourage the Council to seek out initiatives that improve the chances of Iowa City
attracting and retaining quality companies. While these guidelines will not necessarily
create a liability for the City in the site selection process, it is very important that
companies not be given the impression they will have to meet or exceed the proposed
wage guidelines to qualify for state assistance through the CEBA program.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
September 5, 1996
Naomi Novick
City oflowa City
306 Mullin Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Naomi:
I am writing to apprise you of the status of the University oflowa application to the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to fund "Stepping Up: A University Community
Action Partnership to Change Alcohol Policy and Use". We have received informal
notification that the University will receive funding for the program. We expect to receive
formal notification within the next few weeks. The first year funding is a developmental
grant to continue planning and organizing for further change. The University of Iowa will
be one of six universities receiving notification and specific details of the first year
planning will be made available soon.
We appreciate your assistance in developing the grant proposal and your participation in
the site visit by members of the advisory team. We look forward to your support and
assistance during the coming year as the University works in partnership with the Iowa
City community to develop aitemative activities and change policies to curtail high risk
drinking among students.
Phillip E.,~nes
Associat,8 Provost and Dean of Students
President Mary Sue Coleman
Dr. Many Khowassah
A.~oclate Provost and Dean o! Students
114 Jessup Hall
Iowa Cl~y, Iowa 52242.1316
319/335.3557
FAX 319/335-3559
RECEIVED SEP ? 1 1996
State Historical Sodety of
The Historical Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs~,~,
September 3, 1996
The Honorable Susan Horowitz
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
RE: Shambaugh, Benjamin F. and Bertha M. Horack, House, 219 North
Clinton Street, Iowa City, Johnson County
Dear Mayor Horo~vitz:
We are pleased to inform you that the above named property, which is located
within your community, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places
effective August 16, 1996.
Listing in the National Register provides the following benefits:
Consideration in the planning for Federal, federally licensed, and
federally assisted projects. Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 requires Federal agencies allow the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to
comment on projects affecting historic properties listed in the
National Register. For further information please refer to 36 CFR
800.
Eligibility for Federal tax benefits. If a property is listed in the
National Register, certain Federal tax provisions may apply. The
Tax Reform Act of 1986 revises the historic preservation tax
incentives authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1976,
the Revenue Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980,
the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, and Tax Reform Act of
1984, and as of danuary 1, 1987, provides for a 20 percent
investment tax credit with a full adjustment to basis for
rehabilitating historic commercial, industrial, and rental
residential buildings. The former 15 percent and 20 percent
investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for rehabilitations of older
commercial buildings are combined into a single 10 percent ITC for
commercial or industrial buildings built before 1936. This can be
402 Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1806
{319) 335-3916
[] 600 E. Locust
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0290
¢515) 281-6412
Montauk
Box 372
Clermont, Iowa 52135-0372
(319) 423-7173
The Honorable Horowitz
September 3, 1996
Page 2
combined with a 15-year cost recovery period for the adjusted
basis of the building. Certified structures with certified
rehabilitations receive additional tax savings because owners are
allowed to reduce the basis by one half the amount of the credit.
The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980 provides Federal tax
deductions for charitable contributions for conservation purposes
of partial interests in historically important land areas or
structures. For further information please refer to 36 CFR 67.
Consideration of historic values in the decision to issue a surface
coal mining permit where coal is located, in accord with the
Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977. For further information,
please refer to 30 CFR 700 et seq.
Qualification for Federal grants for historic preservation when
funds are available.
Should you have any questions about the National Register of Historic Places,
or about this nomination in particular, please feel free to contact me at the
Historical Building, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319, or by calling {515)
281-4137.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Foster
National Register Coordinator
~ate: Wed, ll Sep 1996 20:20:37 -0500
From: "John A. Nesbitt" <john-nesbitt@uiowa.edu>
~o: mkarr@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu, kkubby@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu,
jbolkcom@blue.weeg.iowa.edu, joe.bolkcom@pobox.com,
d-yarbrough@uiowa.edu, arlys_hannam@prodigy.com
Subject: 96 LTR 1 Police Support
Letter To:
City Clerk Karr; please transmit to:
Mayor Novick o~
Manager Arkins: please transmit t
Police Chief Winkelhake
Officers, Police Department
City Councilor Kubby
Copy to Johnson County Supervisor Bolkcom; please transmit to
Sheriff Carpenter and Deputies and Supervisors
Copy to University Heights Councilor Yarbrough: please transmit to
University Heights Council and Officer Gary McCune
Copy to Coralville Administrator Hayworth: please transmit to Chief
Bedford, Officers, and Council
From:
Professor Emeritus John Arthur Nesbitt, Ed.D.
362 Koser Avenue, University Heights, Iowa 52246-3038 -- 319/337-7578
Re: Support of officers and Deputies:
Heights, and Johnson County.
Iowa City, Coralville, University
As a resident of University Heights and Johnson County and neighbor
of Iowa City and of Coralville since 1972 I have had the opportunity to know
and observe Heights, Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson County law
enforcement officers on a continuing basis.
I have known them as a person complaining about observation of
serious problems such as drug use in the area, as a driver with minor lapses
in speed control, as an active volunteer in fireworks safety, as a
householder requesting security checks, as a victim of fireworks vandalism,
and as a person needing various types of assistance.
Since 19~2, in every instance of exchange and communication with the
aforesaid, I have witnessed only professional, courteous, competent
performance. I have not encountered since 1972 a single incident or
infraction of law or regulation or infraction of professional behavior or
infraction of courtesy or breach of concern for my well being, or
disinterest in my satisfaction.
The recent fatality is grossly unfortunate for every person who is
associated in any way, particularly for the family of the victim and the
officer and his family and fellow officers.
I must state that I reject the hysterical, frenetic letters,
speeches, and behavior of some individual, organizations, and groups. Their
activities read-like and sound-like the unfortunate accident provided the
opportunity for them to express a series of pre-conceived hostile feelings
and opinions against law enforcement and law enforcement personnel. These
expression have nothing to do our community. They reflect imported
experience diverse from our community.
I view these behaviors as egregious, specious, cynical machinations.
~hese people and groups revel in the opportunity to parade their
reprehensible values and behaviors at the expense of the dignity due to the
decedent, the decedent's family, and the officer and officer's family and
fellow officers and department.
I know for a fact from direct observation that these individuals and
groups are interested in only their own self-aggrandizing exhibitionism; in
fact, these individuals and groups will put their followers in the harm's
way to act out their fantasies. Their behavior is disgraceful.
I am NOT confident that the Iowa Press Citizen is NOT among the
institutions who perceive this event as the means to achieve some of its own
goals through their reporting of this event, the goal to be achieved is long
range profit.
I have suppgrted our local law enforcement officers and
institutions, currently support them, and will support them in the future.
I join many others in expressing sympathy to the family of the
decedent, to the officer and his family, and to all local law enforcement
personnel -- all of whom are grieving this loss.
JOHN NESBITT
UIowa Prof-Emer. John Nesbitt, Ed.D., 362 Koser Av, Iowa City, IA 52246-3038 USA
TEL 319/337-7578 E-MAIL <john-nesbitt@uiowa.edu> FAX available on request
All information by Nesbitt on E-Mail/Internet/WWW is posted in Public
Domain & may be reproduced/relayed in part/completely with/without permission.
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Dear Mr. Steph~n Arkins,
I am writing to you in support of Police Chief R.J. Winkelhake.
Mr. Winkelhak¢ has done Iowa City and it's residents much good. It is unfortunate that he is
being used as a scapegoat in the "Shaw shooting".
Eric Shaw's death is a tragic one. I empathize with his family, I really do. flit were possible to
undo this terrible incident, we all would want that (including R.J. Winkelhake and Jeffrey
Gillaspic). But making hasty decisions will not benefit any of us. Some people are ac~g a bit
irrational right now, please do not allow yourself to do the same.
To terminate or accept a resignation from R.J. Winkelhake would be an act of cowardness and a
great injustice to our community. I can assure you that many people are in agreement with me.
We have a wonderful policeforce. I am proud to say I've lived in Iowa City for 25 years and it
keeps getting better. Our officers need to know that we still have faith and respect for them. That
goes double for our Police Chiefl
,gincerely,
Jennifer L. Thomae
#319 339-1084
September 10, 1996
Police Chief Winklehake
Iowa City Police Department
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Chief Winklehake:
We just watched the televised meeting of the City Council and
attending citizen's reactions to the recent incident which
unfortunately took place. We were greatly disturbed by the
reactions of these citizens to your leadership and towards
officers of the Iowa City Police Department. Our thoughts
are with you during this difficult time.
Our experiences with officers under your leadership have been
extremely positive.
As president of the Safety Village I wish to thank you for
allowing Officer Cathy Ockenfels, to be present, four and
one-half hours a day for ten days during our sessions with
children. You are to be commended for this allowance.
This past summer our son was involved in an accident on his
bicycle with a car. Our son was at fault. The officers who
handled this case, Officer Campbell and Officer Gonzalez,
were most helpful and most appropriate. They spoke with our
son at the hospital following his examination. Because of
their level of professionalism we asked that they speak with
our son without my husband or myself present. They did an
outstanding job with which we were most impressed.
The police officers of Iowa City are highly involved with
children and youth in our schools and are received in a
positive manner. My husband, Steve Auen, freqently commends
the Iowa City Police Officers for their involvements and
interactions with students at Mark Twain School.
We are at fault for not commending you of your outstanding
leadership skils earlier. We are sorry that it took this
crisis to inspire us to write this letter.
Sincerely,
Steve and Jeanne Auen
CAROUS L MOTORS
September 6, 1996
R. J. Winkelhake
Chief of Police
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, I~ 52240
Dear Chief Winkelhekef -'
alarm-~awt--off a~"one ~f Our deale~s~ps;~- ~'-
and re~ponsLve ..'-. -
A~ evi~ed.~in la$~ paper, Z~am~e .yo~ .your
offiobr~[..wi~I'l be'-"E:n"fos a Aot of.abuSe.-' .~ve~..the'-'next few
month~.~l~a~e ~hare w~th, 'them the 'vast, ~ajorzty know-you do
a tou~h Sjob,' 'and -do it v~ny Well. ':
Sincerely
Pat Lind
General Manager
LINCOLN-MERCURY · MAZDA · VOLKSWAGEN · AUDI
809 Hwy 1 West · Post Office Box 2057. Iowa City. Iowa 52244.2057 · Telephone: (319) 354-2550 · FAX: (319) 3374030
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JOHNSON COUNTY
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE
808 S. Dubuque Street · Iowa City, IA 52240
Buaineas {319) 356.6013
September 03, 1996
IL J. Winidehake
Chief of Police
Iowa City Police Department
410 ~ Washington Street
Dea~ Ckief Winklehake,
During this very difficult time I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all
of your officers.
Iowa City is fortunate to have such a fine, dedicated law enforcement agency. Again, my thoughts and
prayers are with all of you.
Yours try..y.
Michael Sullivan, Director
Johnson County Ambulance Service
-- County Owned & County Operated --
319 3~4 14,14
10, 1996
PaX 339-7342
Deer F~litor:
In response to a recent letter attacking the Iowa City
Police Chief and the Police depar~_.-~n~, I would like
indicate n~ suppor~ for ~ief Wi~el~e ~ =he
f~e offiuers who a~ ~tly ~e~o~ a ~eat
o~ pers~al =o~n~ o~r t~ ~rag~y of Eric
~ea~h. ~is kind of accid~t is eve~ officer's
~y ~vez~iga~ive ~po~s as yet ~ I feel ~y
.wi~hou~ all the facts is prentke ~d ~ o~y renu in
sti~ing up ~fo~ed ~ d~ger~s
I find the police in I~wa City, as a rule ~o an
outstanding an~ professional job, they cars for all the
~itizens of Iowa City and are doing their'best. ~9~ile
force I ~lieve that Chief Wi~k. lehske and his g=aff are
1~03 .~(:mld ~11mlt
~oing ?~ excellent ~ob in tra~<~g an~ ap~a~ing a police
depax~cment which ~he people o~ Io~a Cit~ ~espect. We owe
them ~he opportunity ~o face an impartial investigation
into ~hia ma~cer and ~usC chei~ Judgment in dealin~
openly wl~h ~he ci~cmastances s~mm~.ng tl~s terrible
t~aged¥.
Sincerely,
John A. Gross
~o~e ~o E~i~or, please con~ao= ~o~ay ~r oonfir~a~i~n, my
~ele~hone n%unber is 354-5950
INS. 2S~0C. 12~ IC.
The death of Eric Shaw al the han~s of an Iowa City poli~ officer is a horrible tragedy.
Hcartfclt condolences must go to the family and ~ends..It is difficult to 1osea loved one
so young ~md in this mann, r, n~rly impossible to compmhe~.
It will ~e some time ~ sort out the facts of this painful cvcnt and to d~t/a~me what
measm~ muld I~ taken to s~e that it ncvcr ~ aga/n. We must let th~ invcst/g~/on
take pla~e in ils ¢nfi~-"ty b~for~ ~ v,~ to juti~ment about bhune and solution. This is
how ¢'fl/zens should ~espond in an edt~ated and coml~.~ionate COmm~ln/ly.
The reeonl ofd~ Iove~ City Police and Chicf Winkclhak¢ tins been ~xce~tional. News of
verbal slurs dLtectcd ~t our police fo~c~ ~md calls fo~ Chief Winkclhakcs removal ~'c
~i~g. This ~ of bclmvior is bcnc~h the dignity of our commu.,fily. We owe our
l~blic acrvant~ duc process. We m-ge the City Council and the citizc~ of Iowa City to
l:t-P-12-19cJ6 15:1~ INS. P,S$OC. OF: I¢.
319 ~G8 4816 P. B3
70TRL P.03
1996 CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY ROSTER
Susan L. Lee
R. N. / Clinic Manager
Deborah Anne Eimen
Nurse
Alfrieta P. Monagan
Assistant / Associate Professor
Michael J. Saks
Law Professor
Joseph R. Nugent
Program / News Director @ KRNA
Tamara L. Stolpe
Reporter - KGAN
Robert E. Wise
Personal Trainer
Neal E. Denison
Student
Marc G. Burge
Bank Teller @ First National Bank
Mike O'Leary
Elementary School Principal
John A. Lundell
Coordinator - Injury Prevention
Charles J. Larson
Estate Manager
Douglas E. Wrenn
Pharmacist
Heather M. Roisum
Cake Decorator @ Hy-Vee
Royce W. Phillips
Pastor - Tabernacle Baptist Church
Michael J. Wagner
Reporter - KCRG TV
Casie J. Wildman
Student
Stephanie C. Klimstra
Teller - U of I Credit Union
Beth A. Gehring
High School Teacher
Dan M. Grinstead
Social Worker
Chad D. Bender
Dept. Manager - Target
Laurie L. Miles
Reporter - Press Citizen
915/96
Page.: 1
Date: 09/06/96
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
C~NSUS BUREAU REPORT
Address
Type Type Storles Units Valuation
Impr Use
BLD96-0409 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION
CO., INC.
ADDITION
1917 S GILBERT ST ADD NON 1 0 $ 190090
BLD96-0466 RON /~ON F~ING &
PHOTO
2500SF ADDITION
705 HIGHWAY I WEST ADD NON 1 0 $ 87800
BLD96-0442 FIRST MENNONITE 405 MYRTLE AVE ADD NON 1 0 $ 15000
CHURCH
INSTALL 16" X S~' PEDESTP, AIN WAlKWAY
ADD NON permits: 3 $ 202800
BID96-0435 C.E. & JO/~ 107 POST
PETE?SON
13' X 17" DINING ROOM ADDITION
BLD96-0437 NEWPORT BUIL~DING AND 722 KIRKWOOD AVE
DESIGN
12' X 24'6" RO(O ADDITION
BLD96-0462 TOM K~E 610 C~ ST
8' X 12' EC~EN PORCH ~ 8' X 15' KITCHEN ADDITION
BLD96-0436 KEVIN BEIJu 119 BOWLING GREEN PL
15' X 10' ~E EFt%SON PORCN BUILT ON 10' X 20' DECK
BLD96-0459 DAVID COLE 1223 DEERFIELD DR
12' X 28' ATTACHED GARAGE
ADD RSF I 0 $ 62000
ADD RSF I 0 S 40000
ADD RSF I 0 $ 27238
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 15000
ADD P~F 1 0 $ 15000
ADD RSF I 0 $ 12000
ADD P.~F I 0 $ 10741
ADD RSF i 0 $ 10000
ADD ~F 1 0 $ 8000
Daze: 08/05/96
From: 08/01/96
TO .: 08/31/96
ADD ESF I 0 $ 5460
409 UPLAND AVE ADD RSF I 0 $ 4000
ADD REF 1 0 $ 3800
BLD96-0458 DORIS CHRISTIA/~
14' X 26' C.~RPORT
ADD RSF I 0 $ 3000
ADD RSF i 0 $ 2000
ADD RSF I 0 $ 1500
ADD RSF I 0 $ 1500
B~96-0410 bAN DUC TA
12' X 18' WOOD DECK
18 ~ER L~ ADD P~F 1 0 $ 1000
2510 N [~3D(3E ST ~T NON I 0 $ 86000
BLD96-0406 US WEST INC
I~!TERIOR REMODEL
302 S LINN ST ALT NOR 0 0 $ 50806
ELD96'0414 SPRIbTC SPEC~b~ L.P. 210 $ DU~UQL~ ST ALT NON 0 0 $ 28000
DLD96'0475 A.U.R. 320 S JOHNSON ST ALT RDF 0 0 $ if00
ADD 2ND BATH TO BOTH SIDES OF D~PLEX
ALT RDF perm£gs: 1 $ 1100
ALT RSF I 0 $ 10000
2400
BLD96-0480 J~I~S SHAW 1405 PL{~4 ST ALT P~F 0 0 $ 750
FND R/iF 0 0 $ 6000
BLD96-0452 BINJt NGUYEN 1017 DIANA ST ~ R~F 0 0 S 1500
INSTALL FOUNDATION UNDER ~(ISTING FRONT PORCIt
PND RSF permits: 1 $ 1500
BLD96-0486 LANDMARK SUR~YING & .................... GRD OTH 0 0 $ 0
No. Impr Use
GRD RMF 0 12 $ 0
BLD96-0402 CIl"f OF IOWA CITY
P~ STATION
2501 S GIL~£RT ST NEW NON 0 0 $ 5779091
NEW NON permits: 1 $ 5779091
BLD96-0424 ~PJ~ & ~P~ ~ 809 811 S S~IT ST
20' X 72' D~TACRED C.%RAGE
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 10000
NEW PAC 1 0 $ 8000
N~w RAC 0 0 $ 6900
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 4500
8LD96-0430 DR. AI~NOI*D ~ZES 1607 RIDGE P.D
30' OF 7' HIGR FENCE
NEW RAC 0 0 $ 3950
BLD96-0413 MI~]~ SIJiDEt( 2109 I ST
24' X 26' DSTACEED G~t%GE
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 3000
BLD96-0425 FR/~Z CONST CO 31SO~RSET PL N~W RDF 1 2 $ 218888
BLD96-0453 BEN CHAIT
4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM
141 p~TIRE CIR NEW R~ 2 4 $ 483836
8LD96-0116 SMI~{-MORE~%ND 56 WEST SIDE DR
PROPERTIES
NEW ~ 2 12 $ 330000
1~ p. MF 2 12 $ 330000
No. Impr U~e
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 207862
BLD96-0418 ROW S~7{IN"IT~R. INC 1017 pHE.a. SANT V;kLLEY ST
S.F.D. EI'I'HT~O CAR GARAGE
NEW R.~F 2 1 $ 184802
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 163494
BLD96-0444 DUFFY BUILDERS 971 ARLINGTON DR
S.F.D WITH~40 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 14684?
BLD96-0456 IC REALTORS 3732 FOX.MIADR
S.F.D. WITHT~O CAR GARAGE
132341
BLD96-0395 TIM SMITH 3642 E COURT ST
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
HE~ RSF 1 1 $ 123475
BLD96-0423 FR~2 CONSTRUCTION 222 STANWYCK DR
CO
S.F.D. WIT]{ TWO CAR G~OE
NEd RSP 1 1 $ 106098
BLD96-0491 F~Z CONST CO 171 STAN~CK DR
S.F.D. NIT]{ TWO CAR
NEW ESF 1 I $ 97551
BLD96-0473 EUGENE NISSLEY 155 STANWYCK DR NEW RSP 1 1 $ 90720
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
8LD96-0484 T & K ROOFING 2500 HIGHWAY #6 EAST REP NON
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INSULATION, DP. AIN LEADS. FLASlilNG. PITCH PA~S ETC.
8LD96'0449 ROY YELDER 211 IOWA
REFURBISH FROST FACADE
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BLD95-0316 RUGER G LARSON 802 S CLINTON ST
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REP WON permits: 4 $ 194250
REP NON 0 0 $ 2250
RSP NON 2 0 $ 7000
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REP R~F 0 0 $ 8200
REP ~SF 0 0 $ 2400
REP RSF 0 0 $ 2000
612 PAR]( RD REP RSF 0 0 $ 1018
3126 VILLAGE RD RgP RSF 1 0 $ 650
1737 DOVEI~ ST PEp P~F 1 0 $ 600
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TOTALS 63 $ 9696067
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Don Sehr, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Stutsman
August 29, 1996
Andrew Rocca
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Rocca:
During the formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on August 29, 1996,
you were appointed to the Johnson County Ambulance Advisory Committee. Attached is a list
of the members on this committee.
Your appointment has been forwarded to lVlike SuLlivan, Director of the Ambulance
Department. Mr. Sullivan will be contacting you and forwarding informational material.
Enclosed you will find a copy of Chapters 21 and 22 of the Code of Iowa for your review.
Chapter 21 refers to the Open Meetings Law. The committee you have been appointed to is
subject to these chapters and therefore must follow these procedures.
Chapter 22 of the Code of Iowa speaks to Examination of Public Records. Again, this is for
your review. All Johnson County departments must comply with this requirement. I hope
this information will be helpful to you.
The Board of Supervisors appreciates your interest in Johnson County and your willingness to
serve on this committee. We are looking forward in working with you.
Chairperson
DS/jh
Enclosures
cc: Mike Sullivan, Director
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Joe Bolkeom
Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Slutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 12, 1996
FORMAL MEETING
2.
3.
4.
5.
Agenda
Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Action ~c: claims
Action re: formal minutes of September 5th.
Action re: payroll authorizations
Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: l~fndts
b) Action re: reports
1. Treasurer's semi-annual report.
c) Other
6. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
a) Motion setting public hearing.
b) Other
7. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Report re: other items.
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8. Business ~om the Board of Supervisors.
Action re: entrance slopes guidelines.
Other
a) Action re: Kansas Avenue Bridge repair and auth~zing Engineer to
apply for Timber Bridge Grant.
b) Action re: location of Sesquicentennial Tree.
Action re: approval of University of Iowa project to conduct
archeological dig at Johnson County Asylum.
d) Motion authorizing Chairperson to send letter of appreciation to
"Walker Park" Community Leaders regarding park improvements.
e)
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9. Adjourn to inforeal meeting.
a) Discussion re: welfare reform.
b) Discussion re: entrance slopes.
c) Inquiries and repom from the public.
d) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors.
e) Report from the County Attorney.
f) Other
g)
Joint Meeting with the Washington County and Muscatine County
Board of Supervisors regarding Road Problems at Kaloniai
Townhouse, Kalona, Iowa - 12:00 p.m.
1. Discussion of the following:
a) Road problems.
b) Juvenile Detention.
c) Open discussion.
d) Other
lO. Adjournment.
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The Downtown Association of Iowa City
invites you to
"Retailing in the 21st Century
Main Stzeet and Mall: The Best of Both Worlds"
workshop presented by
David R Brennan.
Associate Pro.f~,so. r of
St. Thomas Umversity, S~ Paul
October 30,1996
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Terrace Room, Iowa Memorial Union
Professor Brennan, a national consullmat on retailing, will · The current state of rt~illng in the U.S.
· Recent retail megattends
· Balancing downtown vitality with regional retail development
· Competing effectively in the 21st century
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Don Schr, Chakpcrson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D.
SIephen P. Lae~a
Sally Smtsm~
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 17, 1996
INFORMAL MEETING
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1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Agenda
Review of the formal minutes of September 12th and the canvass of votes
for School Election of September 13th.
Business from Chevalier Monsanto re:
Business from Ina Loewenberg re:
photographs/discussion.
Senior Center update/discussion.
donation of three Butler Bridge
Business from Bill Green, State Archeologist re: Sand Road Archeology
Survey update/proposal/discussion.
Business fi-om Kevin Doyle, Assistant Transportation Planner for
Jolmson County Council of Governments re: changes in S.E.A.T.S.
advanced reservation policy/discussion.
7. Business from Bill Wirth, Chairman for Cluster Board re:
suggestions for changes in delivery of services/discussion.
Cluster Board
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8. Business from the Board of Supervisors.
a) Discussion re: agenda for joint Board of Supervisors and small towns
meeting for October 2, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.
b) Discussion re: appointment to the Johnson County Cluster
Board/Social Welfare Board.
c) Reports
d) Other
Discussion from the public.
Recess.
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 17, 1996
4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Report from County Attorney
- Shaw Case
Police Review Systems
Special Council Meeting
-Executive Session - separate agenda posted
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The American News Service Article #25 1108 words Police Misconduct Triggers Growth of Citizen
Oversight by Mark Lewis (ANS) -- No one videotaped the final moments of Ben Schoolfield's life, but
Rodney King might have recognized she situation. A van containing several young black men was reported
stolen in Springfield, Mass. The police pulled it over; a white officer approached, gun in hand; the gun went
off, killing Schoolfield, the 20-year-old driver. "He was shot through the window," said his friend Chelan
Jenkins of the Feb. 7, 1994 incident The van, as it turned out, had not been stolen. Police investigators and a
grand jury decided the shooting had been a tragic accident. The officer was not charged, outraging many
Springfield blacks and community activists. But the victim's neighborhood did not erupt in violence. Instead,
the community mobilized to push for a potential solution: strengthening the local citizen review process.
Across the country, the number of police departments subject to citizen review rose 74 percent between 1990
and 1994, according to Samuel Walker, a University of Nebraska at Omaha professor who studies the
development. He said about 80 cities now have some sort of review process in place, with much of the
growth among smaller and midsized cities like Springfield. "It's really amazing how rapidly it's growing,"
Walker said. "The very idea of the accountability of the police has won acceptance." Rodney King's beating
by Los Angeles police officers, and more recently the taped racial slurs of Detective Mark Fuhrman, played at
the O. J Simpson trial, have focused national attention on the frequent tension between police and people of
color But as national media pundits began wringing their hands over this "new" issue, many communities
across the country already were doing something about it -- creating citizen rexdew boards to help restore
confidence in the criminal justice system. Of special significance, Walker said, was a report issued in late
December by Philadelphia's year-old Police Advisory Board, which severely criticized officers there for an
incident in which a Hispanic man died after being arrested Review boards are needed, say advocates, because
police departments are not good at policing thetheir mselves. Police are charged Mth misconduct in only 10
percent of police investigations spurred by citizen complaints, Walker wrote in a citizen review resource
manual publislied last fall. Walker defines citizen review as a procedure for handhng citizen complaints about
police that at some point involves people who are not sworn officers. Such a system already is in place in
Springfield, whicb has a five-member Police Commission, all appointed by the mayor. It was established in
1971, during the first wave of enthusiasm for citizen review arising out of the civil rights movement and
concerns about police brutality. Back the]t, most police officers opposed the citizen rexdew concept. Today
many police unions still resist it, but the people running the departments, like Hanson, often take a more
positive view. "What's changed since the 1960s is that an awful lot of police chiefs are not opposed to it,"
Walker said. Ellen Hanson, police chief in Lenexa, Kan., in a preface to Walker's manual, noted that citizen
review "is here to stay." She linked the development to broader changes, including the spread ofconunu~tity
policing in which the police and conununity have to cooperate on a number of issues. "One such issue is
police accountability," she wrote. In the wake of the Rodney King beating, a Springfield conmqunity group
called ARISE decided that the city's review process needed improving. The group was founded in 1985 by
four women on welfare. "We educate people about their rights and teach people to stand up for their rights,"
said Nancy Lyman-Shaver, a Springfield grandmother who led the ARISE effort to revamp the police
commission. The group mounted a "know your rights" campaign but found that few people could be
persuaded to file formal complaints about police misconduct. Too often, Lyman-Shaver said, such complaints
were ignored. "So we knew that there was a big problem," she said. Then Ben Schoolfield was shot,
galvanizing much of the community, and "it all sort of came together." Working with other community
groups, .ARISE mounted a petition drive last summer to strengthen the police commission's review powers. It
also called for a youth advisory council elected by school groups to give teenagers a voice in the process and
a requirement that the commission hold public meetings at least four times a year. The most significant and
controversial part of the proposal was to change the way members are sele~ed. Under the new scheme, an
expanded commission would have five elected members, one from each ward, with only three appointed.
"We felt that would be democratic," Lyman-Shaver said. The petition drive gathered 8,000 signatures but fell
about 2,000 short of forcing the issue onto a citywide ballot. To Kevin Coyle, an attorney who represents
Springfield's police union, the ARISE proposal to make the commission elective was "totally unworkable."
"The last thing you want to do is politicize the running of the police department," he said. The current,
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appointed commission is good enough, said Coyle, pointing to the inclusion of minorities and women:
"They're not police advocates or anything like that. There's been a spectrum of people on it." Walker, noting
that a largely elected citizen review board would be unique in the nation, said he has mixed feelings about the
idea. The current insulation that many police departments enjoy from political pressures resulted from reform
efforts earlier in this century to combat corruption, he said. "We need to strike some son of balance," he said.
"What we did was to create these large, insulated bureaucracies. Now we're trying to strike the proper
balance between independence from political interference and accountability to the public." Schoolfield's
friend Jenkins, a 19-year-old ARISE member, predicted that if the group mounts another effort to make
Spfingfield's police conunission elective, it will succeed. She rejected the idea that electing commissioners
would politicize the process. "It's all about politics -- they're politically appointed," she said of the current
commissioners. "The (proposed) citizen review board would allow normal, everyday people to investigate
police misconduct, instead of someone politically appointed who has ties with the mayor." Walker said there
are many different kinds of citizen review processes and pointed to the auditor approach adopted by Seattle
and San Jose, Calif., in 1992 as new and promising It involves giving an independent auditor authority to
review the department's internal review process and recommend changes if necessary. "We're in the middle of
a very creative, experimental phase," he said. "My position is, let's continue experimenting. Let's evaluate
these things and see which one works best." -30- Mark Lewis, free-lance writer, was formerly capitol
reporter for the Burlington Free Press and deputy editorial page editor for the San Antonio Light He has
received the UPI Southwest Region award for outstanding editorial writing, among other awards for his
work. Contacts: Samuel Walker (402) 554-3590 Nancy Lyman-Shaver, .MLISE (413) 783-2186 Chelan
Jenkins (413) 783-8023 ARISE, Michaelann Bewsee (413) 7344948 Kevin Coyle (413) 787-1524 ANS
Backgrounder - More Leads on Citizen Review Boards Central Region Illinois Chicago Chicago Police
Department Office of Professional Standards 1137 South Wabash Chicago, EL 60605 (312) 747-1591
Contact: Gayle Shines, chief administrator Civilian review unit within the Chicago Police Department that
reviews and makes recommendations about complaints involving the conduct of police department officers
and use of force. Ohio Cincinnati Office of Municipal Investigations City of Cincinnati 801 Plum St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 352-3145 Contact: Mark Gissiner One of a minority of civilian review units that
oversees all municipal departments, including police. Gissiner is also head oflACOLE, an international
consortium of civilian police review board members. (See National Resources below.) Western Region
California San Diego Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board San Diego County Admin. Center 1600
Pacific Highway Room 602 San Diego CA 92101 (619) 685-2200 Contact: Sue Quinn, executive officer An
independent investigative review board that oversees San Diego County's sheriff and probation departments,
including these departments' jails and institutions. San Jose Independent Police Auditor's Office 4 North
Second St., Suite 650 San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 977-0652 Contact: independent police auditor Teresa
Gurerro-Daly Established in 1992, this system is one of the few nationally in which an independent auditor
has authority to access and review law enforcement agencies' internal complaint review processes Northeast
Region Massachusetts Cambridge Cambridge Police Review and Advisory Board 831 Mass. Ave. Cambridge
MA 02139 (617) 349-6155 Contact: Director Malvina Monteiro Said by Monteiro to be the only citizen
review board in Massachusetts, the board investigates complaints and provides for citizen participation in
police department policies and procedures. New York City N.Y. Civilian Complaint Review Board 40 Rector
St. 2d Floor New York, NY 10006. (212) 442-8833 Contact: Joseph Catranbone New York's civilian review
board oversees a variety of police conduct issues. A major restructuring of the agency during Mayor Dinkins'
tenure has been followed by further controversy under Mayor Giuliani. Southeast Region Florida Dade
County Dade Counw Independent Review Panel 140 W. Flagler St., Suite 1101 Mianm FL 33130 (305)
375~4880 Contact: Wesley A.C. Pomeroy, executive director Chaired by a former police chief and federal
law enforcement adviser, the panel has advisory oversight for handling of citizen complaints by all county
government agencies. Recently targeted for major staff and budget reductions by the Dade County
Manager's Office, the review panel fended off.the budget reductions but plans to propose permanent legal
changes in a potentially controversial campaign for more autonomy. National Resources Police Executive
Research Forum 1120 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 466-7820 Contact: Ellen
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Painter Research and resource organization serving the law enforcement community. Contact: Prof. Samuel-
Walker University of Nebraska/Omaha (402) 554-3590(w) (402) 556-4674(h) Citizen review expert and
author of a 1995 PERF report listing and describing civilian review systems nationwide. International
Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (IACOLE) Contacts: Mark Gissiner, IACOLE
President & Cincinnati, OH Civilian Review Office (513) 352-3145 Fred Zabo, IACOLE Board, Cleveland
OH Review Bd (216) 664-2205 International consortium of civilians who hold responsibility for police
complaint review in their own jurisdictions. National Coalition on Police Accountability (N-COPA) Citizens'
Alert Offices 59 East Van Buren Suite 2418 Chicago, ]L 60605 (312) 663-5392 Contact: Mary D. Powers
Nat'l. Coordinator National lobbying, litigation and resource network that stepped up its activities a~er the
Rodney King incident. N-COPA is an advocacy organization supporting citizen review procedures and
seeking extensive and independent citizen review powers. US Department of Justice Community Relations
Service Region 10 55 West Monroe St. Suite 420 Chicago IL 60603 (312) 353-4391 Contact: Werner
Petterson A national specialist in police/community relations, Petterson assists in community civil rights
disputes, including numerous police conduct review issues, in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, and Michigan.