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I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I
IP1 City Council Meetings and Work Session Agendas
IP2 Memorandum from the City Manager: Pending Development Issue
IP3 Memorandum from the City Manager: 1992 Historic Preservation Plan/Legislation
IP4 Memorandum from Community and Economic Development Coordinator to the City Manager:
HACAP Repayment of FY05 HOME Funds
IP5 Memorandum from Director of Parking and Transit to the City Manager: Update-Small Bus
IP6 Memorandum from Iowa City Airport Commission to the City Manager: Airport Commission
Recap
IP7 Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner to the City Manager: Update
on the Iowa City Landfill's Waste Reduction Grant Program
IPS Letter from Gertrude A. Wade to the Director of Planning and Community Development: First
Avenue Condo Construction
IP9 Article: Can We Talk? Public Safety and the Interoperability Challenge [Vanderhoef]
IP10 Building Permit Information August 2004
I PRELIMINARY DRAFT/MINUTES I
IP11 Economic Development Committee: July 1, 2004
IP12 Scattered Site Housing Taskforce: August 2, 2004
IP13 Parks and Recreation Commission: August 11, 2004
IP14 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes: August 26, 2004
Planning and Zoning Commission: August 24, 2004 [Distributed at 9/13 Work Session]
Planning and Zoning Commission: September 2, 2004 [Distributed at 9/13 Work Session]
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP1 and Work Session Agendas
IP2 Memorandum from the Cit Manager: Pending Developme
IP3 Memorandum from the City M ager: 1992 Historic Pres rvation Plan/Legislation
IP4 Memorandum from Community a d Economic Develop ent Coordinator to the City Manager:
HACAP Repayment of FY05 HO Funds
IPS Memorandum from Director of Parking\3nd Transit to he City Manager: Update-Small Bus
IP6 Memorandum from Iowa City Airport CoMmission the City Manager: Airport Commission
Recap
IP7 Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Mana ement Planner to the City Manager: Update
on the Iowa City Landfill's Waste Reduction G,rant Program
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IPS Letter from Gertrude A. Wade to the Directo of Plà[lning and Community Development: First
Avenue Condo Construction
IP9 Article: Can We Talk? Public Safety an the Interop~~bility Challenge [Vanderhoef]
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IP10 Building Permit Information August \
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IP11 Economic Development Com ttee: July 1, 2004 \
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IP12 Scattered Site Housing Task orce: August 2, 2004
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IP13 Parks and Recreation Com ission: August 11, 2004 \
IP14 Historic Preservation C mission Minutes: August 26, 2004
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!~~;!: City Council Meeting Schedule and
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-. &L. Work Session Agendas September 8, 2004
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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· MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Council Work Session
· Red Cross
· Planning and Zoning Items
· Public Works Project Updates
· Agenda Items
· Council Appointments
· Budget Priorities
· Council Time
· Identification of Priorities for Discussion
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Special Formal Council Meeting
I TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS ,
· MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council Work Session Cancelled
· TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall
Formal Council Meeting Cancelled
· TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p-S:30p Special Work Session -Alcohol Issues
· MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
· MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY,OCTOBER19 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
· MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY,NOVEMBER2 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00P Formal Council Meeting
Meeting dates/times/topics subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters
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Date: September 7,2004
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Pending Development Issue
An application submitted by Plum Grove Acres, Inc. for a rezoning from Medium Density Single
Family Residential (RS-8) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (SAO/RS-8) and a preliminary Planned
Development Housing Plan and a preliminary plat of Scott & Rochester, a 30.93 acre, residential
and commercial subdivision that will allow 23 townhouse style multifamily dwellings, 32 zero lot
line dwellings, 19 single family lots and 10 commercial lots located south of Rochester, east of
Scott Boulevard, and north of Lower West Branch Road.
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Date: September 8, 2004
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: 1992 Historic Preservation Plan/Legislation
At your most recent work session, a copy of the 1992 plan and legislation was requested.
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e. Public hearing on a resolution adopting the Iowa City ¡"storic Preservation
Plan.
Comment: At its October 1 3, 1992, meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Historic
Preservation Commission recommended adoption of the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Plan, The Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning
and Zoning Commission had a joint public hearing on the Historic Preservation
Plan on October 6, 1992. The Council's hearing on this Item has been
continued from the November 10, 1992, meeting. Comments concerning the
plan were received by Council at the October 27 and November 10, 1992,
hearings. As discussed at the November 9 Council work session, the Plan has
been revised according to the anached memorandum from Douglas RusseU.
Action:
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9Z,.3Z.3 f. Consider a resolution adopting the Iowa City HIS~~~:servation Plan.
Comment: See item e. above.
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g. Public: hearing on a resolution amending the Iowa City ComP(8hensive Plan by
incorporating the Iowa City Historic Presefvation Plan Executive Summary and
the Neighborhood Strategies.
Comment: At Its October 15, 1992, meeting, by a vote of 6-0, the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be
amended to Include the ElCtlC\lttve Summery and the Neighborhood Strategies
from the Historic Preservation Plan. ThIa hearing has been continued from the
Council's November 10, 1992, meeting. Comments c:onc:emlng this Item
were received by Council at the October 27 and November 10. 1992,
hearings. As discussed at the November 9 Council work session, the
Executive Summary has been revised according to the attached memorandum
from Douglas Russell.
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9Z, 32"1 h. Consider a resolution amending the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan by
incorporating the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and
Neighborhood Strategies.
Comment: See item g. above.
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RESOLUTION NO, 92-323
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Svendsen Tyler, Inc. to prepare the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Plan under the direction of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission;
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WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan sets forth policies to guide Iowa City
in identifying, protecting and properly developing its historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Plan incorporates the concerns and suggestions of citizens raised at numerous
public meetings as well as the results of a survey of residents in older neighborhoods and
interviews with community and neighborhood leaders; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission has recommended that the City
Council adopt the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of said Plan is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan is hereby adopted as a guide to assist Iowa City in
identifying, protecting and properly developing its historic resources.
It was moved by M...nrln"lcì and seconded by ttuflbv the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
X Courtney
X Horowitz
X Kubby
X Larson
X McDonald
X Novick
Passed and approved this 15th day of December ,1992.
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Introduction
As a part of developing a strategic plan for historic preservation policies and activities in
Iowa City, nine goals have been developed relating to citywide objectives and mechanisms
for identification, protection and preservation of historic resources. Expanded discussion of
these goals is included under IV. Strategic Plan (C) Work Plan Goals and Objectives.
Because ofthe importance of older neighborhoods in Iowa City's preservation planning, Goal
10 (neighborhood strategies) is included as a special section below.
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Preservation Commission and/or the City staff. Other tasks will be the responsibility of
organizations and institutions such as the Friends of Historic Preservation and the
University of Iowa. By adopting this plan, the City of Iowa City is not assumin¡ the
responsibility of enacting each objective but is endorsing the goals included.
Goal 10: Adopt strategies to conserve historic neighborhoods which renect
their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern
needs, and economic health and stability.
One of Iowa City's strengths through the years has been the variety and health of its
residential and commercial neighborhoods. Strategies which value these neighborhood
diITerences and recognize that what may be good for one neighborhood may not be wholly
appropriate for another are important. The first nine goals in this strategic plan outlined
citywide objectives and mechanisms for identification, protection and preservation while this
last goal suggests specific strategies and applications based on neighborhood location. The
list of neighborhoods will continue to grow as areas of the city take on a heritage of their own
and are discovered by their residents. Neither is the list of strategies exhaustive. It will be
subject to modification and refinement as more detailed plans evolve at the neighborhood
level by residents, property owners, City staff, commissioners and elected officials.
The list of neighborhoods which follows is numbered for purposes of organization rather than
ranIcing. Numbering begins with the downtown and continues clockwise from the north
central entrance to town . the Dubuque Street corridor. A chart showin¡ the recommended
schedule for implementing preservation strategies appears at the end of this section.
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Date: December 11, 1992
To: Iowa City City Council
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From: Douglas Russel, Chairperson, Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
Re: Historic Preservation Plan
As discussed at the November 9, 1992, formal City Council meeting, the Historic Preservation
Commission has revised the Historic Preservation Plan as follows:
" On page 3 of the executive summary the word "goals" has replaced "policies and
concepts" in the last sentence on the page (see attached revised page 3).
" The following language has been added as an introduction to Appendix N.
As a part of the development of a historic preservation plan for Iowa city, Clarion
Associates, Inc. was asked to review the current historic preservation ordinance
and zoning practices that aHect historic structures and make recommendations
about potential amendments where appropriate. Brad White with Clarion
Associates met with City planning and legal staH, members of the Historic
Preservation Commission, and othe, City officials and community representatives
in November, 1991.
The memorandum which follows represents Mr. White's appraisal of Iowa City's
ordinance and outlines potential means for dealing with Issues which were
identified during the planning process. This memorandum represents a list of
options which may be considered at some future date by the Historic Preservation
Commission and the City Council. Adoption of the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Plan does not obligate the City to adopt the specifics described In the
memorandum. Adoption of any of the measures discussed will require significant
public discussion and evaluation.
We believe that these revisions help to clarify the Intent of the plan. For example, by adopting
the plan the City is endorsing goal #2 which states "Enhance the municipal policy of protection
of historic resources, and Implement this policy through eHective and eHlclent legislation and
regulatory measures.· By adopting this goal the City Is stating that it will consider the objective
of creating of economic hardship provision within the Historic Preservation ordinance, however,
the City is not necessarily committed to adopting the specific economic hardship provision
described in Brad White's memorandum.
I and other members of the Historic Preservation Commission will attend your informal meeting
on December 14 and would be happy to attempt to answer any additional questions regarding
the Historic Preservation Plan.
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benefit of previous experience. some owners questioned what designation might mean to property values
or their ability to exercise their private property rights.
By the end of the decade. the positive effect of preservation was felt in the local economy. Federal tax
laws encouraged completion of $3.2 million of commercial rehabilitation in the downtown and at its
fringe. Older residential neighborhoods experienced a resurgence of popularity for owner occupants.
Historic house tours. self-help workshops. school programs. and preservation publications were prnduced
by local ¡roups such as Friends of Historic Preservation. By the end of 1991, the City's Historic
Preservation Commission had cooperated with more than 100 propeny owners in the design review
process by providing free technical assistance and guidance.
The development of a historic preservation plan to guide future efforts of the community was begun in
early 1991. Svendsen Tyler. Inc. of Davenport. Iowa was retained as a consultant for the project. with
Clarion Associates. Inc. of Chicago providing legal expertise. Five strate¡ic plannin¡ sessions on
neighborhoods, the downtown. economic incentives. and governmental regulations were held in late 1991
and early 1992; a strategic planning session Was conducted with the Friends of Historic Preservation in
early 1992; a neighborhood survey was conducted during the summer of 1991; and personal interviews
were conducted throughout the process.
III. Mission Stalemelll
The mission statement developed for Iowa City's Historic Preservation Plan states the following:
Iowa City and Its dtluns seek to Identl"', protect, and preserve the community's
historic resourœs In order to enhance the quaDty or Dre and economic well-being or
current and ruture generations.
IV. Wo,* Plan Goals and Objectives
Ten goals identify major elements for the historic preservation plan. The order of listing Is 1101 _ani
to Indlcale a hierarchy ofpriorùles. Instead. it suUeslS a 10¡icaJ sequencing of activities to accomplish
the preservation mission. The first nine goals outline citywide efforts to conduct systematic identification.
protection and appropriate preservation of Iowa City's historic resources. The last goal offers a series
of objectives for responsible historic preservation planning in twelve separate neighborhoods. These
objectives are included in a separate document on Neighborhood Strategies.
Many of the objectives will require action on the part of the City Council. the Historic Preservation
Commission and/or the City staff. Other tasks will be the responsibility of organizations and institutions
such as the Friends of Historic Preservation and the University of Iowa. By adopting this plan. the City
of Iowa City is not assuming the r~ponsibility of enacting each objective but is endorsing the peIieies
an~ eeReeplS ~ included.
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Date: December 9, 1992
To: The Honorabla Mayor Darrel G. Courtney 8< Members of the City Council
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Re: Questions raised as to the need for an "Historic Preservation Plan"
At the last few City Council meetings, questions were raised as to why the City was
considering adoption of an "Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan," as well as incorporating a
portion of that Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
Iowa law provides that historic regulations may be imposed as zoning overlay regulations, but
only if those regulations are" ,..made in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan... ~ Section
414.3, Code of Iowa (1991)
Thus, the City must adopt and incorporate some portions of the Preservation Plan into the ;
overall Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, prior to adoption of regulations concerning landmark ,
designation, conservation districts or other specific regulations now being contemplated. In ,
other words, the Comprehensive Plan must contemplate such regulations before the Council :
can enact specific zoning regulations concerning historic matters.
I trust this will be of some assistance to you, but please do not hesitate to contact me if you
heve any further questions.
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Marian Kerr, City Clerk
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Karin Franklin, Di;ector of PCD
Monica Moen, Senior Planner
Marsha Bormann, Assistant City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-324
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY INCORPO-
RATING THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AND NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City contracted with Svendsen Tyler, Inc. to prepare the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Plan under the direction of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan sets forth policies to guide Iowa City in identifying,
protecting and properly developing its historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies
summarize those policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies and recommended that said documents be
incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to incorporate said documents into the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
that the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to include the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Plan Executive Summary and Neighborhood Strategies.
It was moved by Horowitz and seconded by Novick the Resolution be adopted,
and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Ambrisco
x Courtney
x Horowitz
X Kubby
X Larson
x McDonald
x Novick
Passed and approved this 15th day of December ,1992.
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DATE: September 8, 2004 C£t~~
TO: City Manager I
FROM: Steven Nasby, Community and Economic Development Coordinator ~
RE: HACAP Repayment of FYOS HOME Funds
On July 20, 2004, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) requested that the
City Council amend the terms of their FYOS Home Investment Partnership (HOME) award,
Since the City Council has a repayment policy in place for housing projects funded through
the HOME program, staff requested Council's consideration of HACAP's request.
At the August 30, 2004 work session, the City Council discussed HACAP's request. The
consensus of the City Council was to provide HACAP with the option of repaying the HOME
funds in five annual installments instead of making monthly loan payments.
Our office has followed up with HACAP regarding the City Council's discussion of their
request. HACAP has decided that it is in their best interest to keep the original loan terms
for the FYOS HOME funds. As such, the FYOS HOME award to HACAP will remain a 0% loan
amortized over a 30-year term.
If you have any questions or need additional information please let me know.
Cc: Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development
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To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
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From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit~ el~
Reference: Update - Small Bus
Iowa City Transit has experimented with operating a small bus at night. The route
selected was the Manville Heights/Court Hill route. The bus has been successful in that
in is capable of handling the ridership demand during the evening and Transit has
received positive feedback from the public.
During the time the bus has been used we have continued to make improvements. A bike
rack was added to the front to enable users the option to ride a bike one way. An electric
door was installed to replace the manual door to ease operation for the driver. A small
manual fare box was installed to collect fares but due to the size of the bus a larger data
collection fare box that accepts monthly passes could not be installed.
The results of this trial have shown that a smaller bus can carry off peak passenger loads
on some routes. It has also pointed out that a heavier duty vehicle is better suited for on
route passenger service. We will continue to use the small bus on route but when it is
replaced we will upgrade vehicle from a light duty to a medium duty bus. We do not feel
it is necessary to upgrade to a heavy duty bus.
We will continue to look for small medium duty used buses. Ifbuses can be located at a
reasonable cost we will request to incorporate them into the fleet to offer additional
routes or service at night.
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Re: Airport Commission Recap
Mr. Atkins,
Please find a list of the Airport Commissions' activities from the past year and our
goals for the upcoming year. Should you desire an elaboration of any items, please
contact me and I would be happy to discuss in more detail.
Commission actions and accomplishments from the past year:
Continued implementation of the Obstruction Mitigation Grant (Stanley)
The Commission undertook it's own Strategic Plan to outline the future
direction of the Airport
Applied for I.D.O.T Veliical Infrastructure grant
Finished the Environmental Assessment (H.R. Green)
Continued work towards securing F.A.A funding for Runway 7/25 extension
Continued marketing efforts for Aviation Commerce Park
Attracted a new business-Eastern Iowa Pilots Assn. operating out of Old
United Hanger
Hosted the Sertoma Fly-in Breakfast
Commission Goals for the coming year:
Finalize funding and begin implementation of Runway 7/25 Project
Finish and begin implementation of Strategic Plan including new management
structure
Increase and improve coordination with City departments
Increase participation on the Sertoma Fly-In Breakfast and explore additional
public interaction events
Increase interaction with Chamber, ICAD, and other local groups
Increase communication with City Council
Create a Park area at the Airport
Sincerely,
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Iowa City Airport Commission
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To: City Manage~
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Brad Neumann, JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner
Re: Update on the Iowa City Landfill's Waste Reduction Grant Program
Each year for the past seven years the Iowa City Landfill has provided $25,000 in funds to the Waste
Reduction Grant Program. The program is administered by JCCOG with funding coming from the
landfill's surcharge tax fund. The grant program assists local governments, businesses and
organizations in purchasing equipment and educational materials for programs intended to help
reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill. The grant awards are a one time payment of up to
75% of the project cost, not to exceed $5,000. Certain non-profit organizations can receive up to
100% funding for projects under $5,000. Any business or organization located in the landfill's service
area, which includes all of Johnson County and the communities of Riverside and Kalona, is eligible
for funding.
The 2004 grant awards mark the seventh year of the grant program. In seven years the program has
funded 47 projects ranging from cardboard and paper balers to educational signs and has awarded
over $128,000 in funds. A complete list of grant awards and project descriptions is attached.
All of the projects funded have had a positive impact on the Iowa City Landfill. However, coming up
with a specific waste reduction number is difficult. Through surveys over the years we can estimate
that the grant program helped reduce landfill tonnage by over 400 tons per year. Most of the projects
funded have continued to grow and will continue to have a positive impact on the Iowa City Landfill.
Interest in the program over the past few years has decreased. Fewer applications are coming in
each year and the grant proposals are beginning to lack creativity. With this in mind, staff has
reevaluated the program and recommends that the grant program proceed with new targeted waste
streams. The specific waste streams the landfill would like to target are (1) construction and
demolition wastes and (2) organics that can be composted.
Construction, demolition and compostable wastes make up over 30% of what is being landfilled
today in Johnson County. It is our intention to develop programs that will assist local contractors,
remodelers, and the food industry in developing ways to reduce these targeted waste streams. The
new programs will begin in fiscal year 2006 (July 2005) in lieu of the grant program that has been in
existence.
Let me know if you have any comments on how we intend to proceed.
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Rick Fosse
Dave Elias
Jon Thomas
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Iowa City Landfill Grant Program Funding
1998-2004
1998 1999
City of Swisher City Carton Company
Project description: 400 curbside recycling Project description: Purchase updated signs
containers with lids. for the public recycling drop site located at
Funding amount: $2,500 City Carton.
Funding amount: $1,384.50
City of Lone Tree Eastdale Plaza
Project description: 600 curbside recycling
containers with lids. Project description: Purchase collection bins
Funding amount: $4,500 for paper and cardboard and a baler for the
same materials.
City of Solon Funding amount: $5,000
Project description: 600 curbside recycling 2000
containers with lids.
Funding amount: $3,375 V A Medical Center
City of Kalona Project description: Purchase 1,000 14 oz.
reusable travel mugs to be used to educate
Project description: 800 curbside recycling and promote the current recycling programs
containers with lids. within the VA Medical Center.
Funding amount: $4,500 Funding amount: $1,696.20
City of Tiffi n Systems Unlimited
Project description: 325 additional curbside Project description: Purchase recycling
recycling containers with lids. Tiffin will offer containers for under desks and for a central
two curbside recycling containers for collection area. Also purchase a commercial
residents. office paper shredder in order to increase
Funding amount: $2,035.38 the amount of paper recycled.
Funding amount: $3,711.45
City of Riverside
Project description: 325 additional curbside D&D Ranch
recycling containers with lids. Riverside will Project description: Purchase a scale and
offer two curbside recycling containers for 32 collection containers for their food waste
residents. composting operation using
Fl:mding amount: $2,035.37 vermicomposting (worms).
Funding amount: $783.22
City of University Heights
Project description: 360 additional curbside Home Builders Association
recycling containers with lids. University Project description: Provide waste reduction
Heights will offer two curbside recycling education to Home Builders Association
containers for residents. members by way of a quarterly newsletter
Funding amount: $2,254.50 and monthly faxes.
Funding amount: $1,800
McGregors Furniture
Project description: Purchase a baler for Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
cardboard and plastics recycling. Project description: Provide a full page
Funding amount: $5,000 newsletter insert, quarterly articles, monthly
faxes and education programs to all
chamber members.
Funding amount: $3,500
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Iowa City Landfill Grant Program Funding
1998-2004
2000 (cont'd) 2001
Dovetail Development Group City of University Heights
Project description: Purchase a container Project description: Purchase 375 curbside
for the collection of cardboard, clean wood recycling containers with lids for the
waste, and gypsum board at development collection of plastics, tin, and glass.
sites. These items will be taken to the
landfill for composting or recycling. Funding amount: $2,221.88
Funding amount: $5,000 Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution
DVIP Furniture Project Project description: Purchase a baler to
Project description: Purchase a used recycle 40,000 pounds of shrink wrap per
moving van to collect and distribute donated year and eventually other recyclable
furniture. materials.
Funding amount: $4,608.46 Funding amount: $5,000
Iowa City Community School District Employment Systems of Systems
Project description: Purchase a compactor Unlimited
for paper, cardboard, plastics and tin. Also Project description: Purchase recycling
purchase carts for collection. containers which were placed at small
Funding amount: $1,207.50 businesses throughout Iowa City and
Coralville for the collection of paper.
New Pioneer Cooperative Funding amount: $2,158.71
Project description: Purchase a baler for
cardboard recycling. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson
Funding amount: $5,000 County
Project description: Purchase recycling bins
Ralston Creek Gallery and carts for the collection of plastic and
Project description: Purchase a baler for glass bottles, cardboard, newspaper, office
cardboard recycling. paper, and magazines. A paper shredder
Funding amount: $5,000 was also purchased.
Funding amount: $1,290
United Action For Youth
Project description: Purchase recycling bins, 2002
a scale, and a paper shredder. Construct
plywood shelves for storage. Employment Systems of Systems
Funding amount: $402.16 Unlimited
Project description: Purchase a used baler
Lake Ridge, Inc. Mobile Home Park for shredded paper recycling.
Project description: Purchase a recycling Funding amount: $2,048.90
trailer for the collection of newspaper,
magazines, and cardboard. The trailer will Premier Automotive
be used at both Lake Ridge and Modern
Manor mobile home parks. Project description: Purchase a baler for
Funding amount: $2,100 cardboard recycling.
Funding amount: $3,134.68
Modern Manor, Inc. Mobile Home Park The Old Market Place
Project description: Purchase 732 14-gallon
recycling containers for residents of both Project description: Purchase a baler for
Modern Manor and Lake Ridge mobile cardboard recycling.
home parks. Funding amount: $2,217.90
Funding amount: $2,012
jccogswllandfill grant program funding.doc 2
Iowa City Landfill Grant Program Funding
1998-2004
2002 (cont'd)
Community Mental Health Center Crisis Center of Johnson County
Project description: Purchase a heavy-duty Project description: Purchase a vertical
paper shredder for document destruction, baler and an electric pallet jack. The
This will allow for more recycling. equipment will be used to recycle
Funding amount: $1,400.00 corrugated cardboard.
Emma Goldman Clinic for Women Funding amount: $3,841.50
.
Project description: Purchase recycling bins Elder Services
and storage cabinets for the collection of Project description: Purchase a paper
recyclables in the clinic. shredder for paper recycling.
Funding amount: $119.26 Funding amount: $975.00
University of Iowa Student Government Iowa Children's Museum
Project description: Purchase recycling
containers and container labels for the Project description: Landfill sponsorship of
collection of recyclables in dorms and other Family Free Night focusing on recycling and
university buildings. Funds were also waste reduction.
provided for the development of an Funding amount: $1,500.00
educational web site.
Funding amount: $3,750.00 Systems Unlimited
Project description: Purchase a paper
City of North Liberty shredder and collection bins and lids for
Project description: Purchase battery paper recycling.
chargers to handout to residents that Funding amount: $3,748.70
recycle batteries.
Funding amount: $3,256.21 2004
City of North Liberty City of Coralville
Project description: Purchase 750 18-gallon Project description: Funding for self-
curbside recycling containers. These dumping recycling hoppers for Coralville's
containers will allow North Liberty to supply
2 containers to each resident. recycling facility. To be used for paper
recycling.
Funding amount: $3,927.56 Funding amount: $3,172.81
2003
Iowa Valley Habitat For Humanity
West Music Company Project description: Funding for the
Project description: Purchase a baler for purchase of a used pick-up truck, and
cardboard recycling. appliance cart, and a pallet jack. Habitat will
Funding amount: $3,841.50 use these items in developing a new Re-
Store outlet.
Advanced Electrical Services Funding amount: $5,000.00
Project description: Purchase a baler for
cardboard recycling. Hills Elementary School
Funding amount: $3,519.19 Project description: Funding for the
Shelter House purchase of recycling containers for the
recycling of paper, cardboard, magazines,
Project description: Purchase recycling and newsprint.
containers and materials to build permanent Funding amount: $128.87
recycling storage shed.
Funding amount: $1,000.00
jccogswllandfill grant program funding.doc 3
Iowa City Landfill Grant Program Funding
1998-2004
2004 (cant'd)
Master Gardeners of Johnson County Institute for Social and Economic
Project description: Purchase compostin9 Development (ISED)
equipment, books, and signage for compost Project description: Funding for the printing
demonstrations. of brochures regarding waste reduction and
Funding amount: $1,070.13 recycling for ISED's microenterprise
classes.
Funding amount: $353.00
NUMBER OF GRANTS AWARDED OVER 7 YEARS: 47
TOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDING: $12S,OS1.54
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From: Gertrude A. Wade (Ann)
524 North 1st Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245-3502
I speak for many residents in asking each of you to drive the lovely
neighborhood bounded by Rochester A venue on the south, First A venue on
the west, and Scott Boulevard on the north. First to view the lovely homes
and property that exist on the streets within this segment of the city. Second
to take a good look at the five-story condo under construction on First
A venue. The incongruity has to be evident.
Its size in comparison to the neighborhood homes is a monstrosity.
Guests to my home recently termed it as bordering on an eyesore. Besides
its height, it encompasses much of the total lot with little set back from the
sidewalk for such a large structure. I am in a state of wonderment of why
you would elect to mar a neighborhood in such a manner. What kind of
planning can this be named? Must we always bow to the developers versus
the beauty of an area? Do not the wishes of existing taxpayers and
homeowners matter?
I know that residents in this neighborhood have protested in the past
to making First A venue a through street, to the re-zoning of the land on the
west side of First A venue, and to the number of large multi-unit buildings
that developers wish to build. I understand that you have been, or soon will
be, asked for approval of like condo building on the remaining two lots
between Rochester A venue and the entrance to Hickory Hill Park. The
southeast comer of Rochester and First A venue has approval already for a
two building condo to be built by Hodge Construction. What can we
residents of this neighborhood do to halt another monstrosity on the
remaining lots?
I'm sure that my remarks could be more eloquently said, but I trust
they are persuasive enough for each of you to tour our entire neighbor-
hood. Take into account the increased traffic that is now a given for First
A venue along with the proximity of Regina school and Hickory Hill Park. I
trust that you will look at further re-zoning and approvals with empathy
for us.
Besides the appearances, we have endured the continuous disruption
from the building process. The five-story building began with clearing of
trees in November 2002 and almost two years later, we still have a
multitude of trucks, noise, dirt moving, a constant commotion within sight
and sound. And, we understand Hodge will begin their work this fall.
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I n their routine day-to-day Brenna Smith manages the AGILË team for the Research and Tectmology Division of
operations, many public safety NIJ's Office of Science and Technology. Tom Tolman is the Communications Technology
agencies can transmit mug Manager at NIJ's National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center-Rocky
shots, fingerprints, and videos of Mountain Region.
crime scenes to their communica-
tions centers. But when agencies
from multiple jurisdictions need The ability to share information funding to update equipment are
to mount a coordinated response in real time between agencies is their biggest problems,] but John
(for example, during a high-speed called interoperability. The basic Clark, former Deputy Chief of
pursuit across geographic bound- idea is this: Persons who need Public Safety for the Federal
aries), they may not be able to talk to exchange information should Communications Commission,
to each other via their radios in be able to do so, even when they sees the issue in larger terms. Clark
real time because their separate are using different technologies says, "The problem with public
radio equipment is incompatible. from different manufacturers, with- safety interoperability is a problem
When disaster strikes-a bombing, out the need for custom hardware of management, leadership, institu-
plane crash, or natural disaster- or software to integrate them all. tional control, and institutional
they even may be forced to use hand It's a little like the incompatibilities culture. "
signals or runners to relay messages. between various computer operat- Limited Radio "Spectrum." In
In an era when news, data, and ing systems (e.g., Windows, Macin- the early years of radio communica-
pictures can be sent instantaneously tosh, Unix)-but a lot more compli- tion, public safety agencies used
to the farthest reaches of the earth, it cated. Broadly defined, interoper- radio spectrum only for voice
ability refers to the ability to trans-
is hard to believe that police officers, mit all types of communications transmissions. Today, public safety
firefighters, and emergency medical electronically, including voice, agencies are using radio spectrum
service personnel may not be able to data, and images. This article for much more than voice transmis-
talk to each other by radio. focuses on one aspect: The ability sions. Just as consumers can now
Both the fairly common incident as of public safety agencies to talk to use their wireless telephones to
download their e-mail, so too
well as the rare headline-grabbing each other via radios. can police officers use systems
event (such as the Oklahoma City originally dedicated to voice trans-
bombing or Columbine shootings) Why Do We Have missions to send crime scene data,
test the ability of public safety agen- This Problem? videos, fingerprints, and mug shots.
cies to coordinate and respond The trend toward wireless commu-
immediately. But in many cases, Many factors contribute to lack nications and the convergence
precious seconds can be lost while of interoperability. Public safety of different telecommunication
dispatchers translate and relay agencies report that incompatible processes is causing more and more
emergency communications. radio frequency bands and limited "traffic congestion" over the air
waves.
Electronic transmissions are sent
over a finite natural resource called
Interoperability is the ability of two or radio spectrum. John Clark calls
radio spectrum the "electromagnetic
more organizations to communicate and real estate in the sky." Spectrum is
divided into bands, such as VHF
and UHF. These in turn are divided
share information (voice, data, images, and into frequencies or megahertz
(MHz). For example, 25-50 MHz
video) in real or near real time. resides at the lower end of the VHF
band while 764-776 MHz resides
at the upper end of the UHF band.
(See figure I. next page.)
National Institute of Justice Journal. April 2000
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spread widely across the spectrum, making interagency communication difficult. In adcfÍlÍon, some contend that not enough spectrum
has been made available to these agencics.
Illustration murICsy of the Pubiic Safety Wireless Network (PSWN). from Public Safet'! and Radio Spectrum Guide. Copies uf the
guide arc available from the PSWN by ca!ling 800-565-PSWN or by downluading it {¡'Om the Web site at http://www.pswn.gov.
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Originally, public safety agencies how at one point during the early Donald Appleby. Project Director
were assigned the lower frequencies minutes of the disaster. the fire of Pennsylvania's Statewide Radio
and bands. As the lower bands were department suspected that anoth( r Systems. tells of a jurisdiction that
becoming busy and congested, tech- bomb remained inside the buildir g installed seven different types of
nology was improving to allow the and ordered all personnel to evaC\l- radios in an ambulance so EMT
use of higher bands. and the Federal ate. Only the firefighters got the personnel could COIl1municate
Cornmunication Comnlission, message immediately. If there had with other first responders. like fire
which assigns State and local radio been a second bomb. all the other and police According to Appleby.
spectrum, allotted more spectrum first responders would have lost pre- "We had so many radios, we had
to public safety agencies. cious minutes while their dispatch to color-code the microphones to
Today, public safety agencies are centers received the fire departme~t know which was which." The cost
assigned frequencies across 10 message and relayed it over their of the equipment rivaled the cost
different bands of radio spectrum, frequencies. of the ambulance itself.
from low to high. Unfortunately, Diversity and Age of Equipmer:t. Coordination and Cooperation.
affordable technology does not exist More than 18.000 law enforcement Without doubt, one of the biggest
to allow one radio to communicate agencies and 35.000 fire and emer- challenges to solving interoperability
across all the frequencies. Hence, gency medical agencies operate in problems is the organizational
a city's police department may be the United States. Of necessity, th,' and political obstacles of making
assigned one frequency while the vast majority purchase communica- decisions that cross geographic
city's emergency medical services tions equipment independently of and political boundaries. It is quite
another. The result: They cannot each other. Most of their compo- common for one jurisdiction's rules
talk to each other. In the Oklahoma nents are old (20-year-old radios and regulations to cont1ict with a
City bombing, the city police are not UnC0I11I110n) and work neighboring jurisdiction. Leaders
operated on one frequency, the well only with equipment made who want to make strategic plans
fire department on another, the by the same manufacturer. But and cooperative purchasing deci-
county on another. and the State even agencies with the newest sions commonly find coordination
on still another. Mark Schwarz, an equipment find that their radios to be extremely difficult because
Oklahoma City Council member cannot work with equipment of political preferences, competing
and former president of the Nat- fro III other manufacturers. priorities in resources, and the
ional League of Cities, recounts complexity of varying and SOnle-
and the InteroperablHty Challenge
times incompatible laws across St. Clair, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Policy and the U.S. Navy's Public
jurisdictions. Pittsburgh, have partnered with a Safety Center in San Diego.
Technical solutions can be attained, commercial radio enterprise to Leaders of the participating agencies
but without coordination, coopera- improve interoperability for their engaged in considerable early plan-
public safety services. The city has
tion, and planning among agencies, allowed a commercial enterprise ning, significant negotiation,
the technologies cannot be imple- and substantial discussion of the
to build a radio tower on a site that tradeoffs before the project could
mented to their greatest potential. would not otherwise be available to become a reality. Territorial issues,
them. In exchange for permission I personality differences, and legal
Potential Solutions to build the tower, the commercial. and liability concerns all hampered
Although there is no silver bullet enterprise has agreed to let the the project. Eventually, off-the-shelf
city use the tower for police trans- communications circuits and radio
or single solution to achieving inter- missions. system software were used to link
operability, several approaches can
foster enhanced communication Although there are many issues to the agencies' various radio systems.
among agencies. One such approach be ironed out regarding the use of Now, with BORTAC in place, offi-
is the use of digital radio systems. commercially available services for cers are able to speak directly to
Digital systems improve interoper- public safety, some agencies are one another, eliminating the need
ability indirectly because they gener- already putting the benefits into for dispatchers to relay information.
ally operate more efficiently with practice. The Alexandria (Virginia) Officers in two or more agencies can
radio spectrum. Digital systems also Police Department, for example, talk together, and multiple, indepen-
offer more options or functionality, is using a commercially available dent conversations can occur simul-
such as the ability to use "talk product (called "Cellular Digital taneously. For example, the Border
groups" that relay information to Packet Data," or CDPD) to wire- Patrol can talk to the San Diego
multiple users at once and improved lessly transmit information to and Sheriff's Department about one
encryption capability so that infor- from laptop computers in patrol matter while the Immigration and
mation transmitted over digital vehicles. Naturalization Service, San Diego
systems can be made secure. In addi- Fire Department, and Emergency
tion, signals transmitted over digital NIJ's Effort to Medical Service personnel are talk-
systems are clearer over longer dis- Support Solutions ing about something else.
tances. Michigan is implementing a
statewide effort to streamline com- The National Institute of Justice, Public safety agencies use BORTAC
munication by moving all of its pub- with its history of developing several times each month for an
lie safety agencies to an 800 MHz standards for law enforcement array of activities, including regional
statewide digital system. But digital products and its close working auto-theft task force operations,
systems only help if they are "trunk- relationships with State and local counterdrug sweeps, police pursuits,
ed" so that users are automatically public safety agencies, has taken special cross-border events, and
routed to an open channel and need steps to assist in solving interoper- gang suppression. In one case, a
not wait for an open channel. ability problems. felon who had threatened officers
with a weapon tried to escape on
Some public safety agencies are San Diego County Integrates a motorcycle. Three neighboring
trying another approach: Using 12 Agencies. One of the earliest agencies were patched through
products and services that tradition- interoperability projects (opera- BORTAC and apprehended the
ally have been sold only to con- tional since 1996) connected the suspect without injury to the
sumers, such as satellite paging dispatch centers (radio communica- officers.
systems, cellular phones, and per- tion systems) of 12 agencies operat- The BORTAC model is now being
sonal communication systems ing in San Diego County, including enhanced and replicated in Imperial
(PCS's) that transmit both voice the Border Patrol, Immigration and
and data. These alternatives are Naturalization Service, California County and Los Angeles County,
helping to alleviate existing public Highway Patrol, and San Diego California, and in Brownsville,
safety spectrum congestion and to Police Department. The Border Texas.
expand the geographic boundaries Tactical Communication System, AGILE: A Comprehensive Effort.
of signal areas. or BORTAC as the project is called, Created in 1998, AGILE (Advanced
Sharing radio towers is another was undertaken jointly with the Generation of Interoperability for
approach. The city leaders of Upper Office of National Drug Control Law Enforcement) pulls together all
National Institute of Justice Journal' April 2000
19
interoperability efforts within NIJ a communications switch that State, regional, and local operations;
and serves as the point of contact links disparate radio systems so documenting how the use of these
for coordinating interoperability that over-the-air communica- technologies affects public safety
initiatives with other projects, both tion is now feasible among the agencies' training, security needs
within the Department of Justice as Alexandria Police Department's and policies, procurement, and
welt as with other Federat. State. and 800 MHz system. the District equipment replacement policies;
local agencies.' of Columbia's Metropolitan and providing information to
AGILE has four main components; Police Department's UHF sys- understand the financial impact.
tem, and the U.S. Parks Police's
(1) supporting research and devel- VHF system. AGILE is a big step forward in
opment; (2) testing, evaluating, and coltecting, evaluating, and dissemi-
piloting technologies; (3) developing AGILE team members are nating information about the les-
standards; and (4) educating and documenting Alexandria's sons learned about interoperable
reaching out to end users and response to the requirements technology from a living laboratory.
policymakers. of the equipment and the ways AGILE will inform decisionmakers
. Supporting research and the system accepts and manages about issues related to funding,
development. AGILE is sup- the transmission of voice, data, development of standards, and
porting or "seeding" research and image information. NIJ difficulties in procuring and
and development of interoper- anticipates that this and other maintaining equipment and will
ability technology in order to pilot projects will provide encourage the investment necessary
expand knowledge of the issues information about the lessons to bring the public more fulty into
and spawn possible solutions. learned-both good and the information age.
In 2000, the AGILE team plans bad-from the Alexandria
to invest in the development and experience. The Future of
deployment of technologies such . Developing, standards. NIJ Interoperability
as high-bandwidth communica- has a long history of involve- Solving interoperability problems
tions, security, software, wireless ment with the development
communications, and knowl- of national standards for law will require different levels of com-
edge mining. NIJ anticipates enforcement.' Building on that mitment from various user groups
release later this year of a tradition, the AGILE team and close cooperation and open
focused interoperability solicita- is identifying existing standards dialog between regulating officials
tion to address technology related to interoperability that and the manufacturing community.
research and development gaps. can be adopted or adapted by Solutions also must take into
account the substantial embedded
. Testing, evaluating, and manufacturers and public safety infrastructure currently being used
piloting technologies. agencies. The team is evaluating by public safety agencies, their
Developing technologies is only competing or multiple standards unique budgetary constraints, and
the first step. (What's needed as part of the process of devel- the critical lack of additional fund-
next is to create pilot programs oping standards to filt any gaps." ing available to most agencies.
to make sure the technologies__ III Reaching out through A number of steps can be taken to
work as intended.) One of NIl's education and outreach.
yiIQt3ites is the Alexandria AGILE's education and outreach enhance public safety communica-
(Virginia) Police Department. tions. The first is a realtocation of
Alexandria is an "operational component will entail a public spectrum from other uses to public
laboratory," which means the awareness campaign aimed at safety use and a more efficient and
technologies have moved from decisionmakers to_~ll}phasi~!Lth~_ cooperative use of present spec-
the test iab into a real-life, day- urgencyof!~e_pr()~':'II1' pr()pos(: trum. Greater sharing of resources,
to-day setting. The feedback solutions, and facilitate multi- such as radio towers and spectrum,
and evaluation from Alexan- agency cooperation. both within the public safety com-
dria's experience will contribute AGILE also is probing ways to munity and with other users, will
to a better understanding of the address the coordination and coop- improve efficiency and enhance
technologies' impact on policies, eration issues related to interoper- interoperability.
procedures, training, organiza- ability. The team is examining how The creation of standards for
tion, and operational readiness. the use of emerging communica- communications equipment will
In December 1999, NIJ deptoyed tions technologies affects Federal. go a long way toward fostering
Can We Talk? Public Safety and the Interoperability Challen.g~
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interoperability. But the develop-
ment of standards is a slow, time- For More Information
consuming process that must be
considered a long-term solution. · For information about AGILLlcontact NIJ staff Brenna Smith (202-305-3305) or
These critical areas will require Tom Coty (202-524-7683). I
further attention at all levels of · For information about BORTAC, contact Bob Waldron, Director, NLECTC-
government and by all public safety Western Region at 310-336··:2124.
agencies and, as noted earlier by · Taylor, Mary J.. Robert C. Epper, and Thomas K. Tolman. Wireless Communications
john Clark, a concerted effort to andlnteroper?bility Among State iJnd tocallaw Ei¡forcement Agencies, Research in
overcome institutional control and Brief. Washington. D.C.. U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice,
culture. January 1998 (NCJ 168945), This study surveyed thousands of law enforcement
NCJ 181729 agencies: the data and analy~is provide a valuable glimpse into the problems State
and local agencies face.
Notes · "WilY Can't We lalk?" videot~pe. This 13-minute tape for high- to midlevel State and
1. Taylor, Mary].. Robert C. Epper, local public officials explore~ lhe issue and emphasizes tile need for changing tile
way jurisdictions plan and coordinate tile design of their communications systems.
and Thomas K. Tolman, Wireless Emergency services personnel, police officials, firefighters. and pub I ic policymakers
Communications and Interoper- relate tt18ir experiences with interoperabilìty problems-and tlleir proposed solutions.
ability Among State and Local Free copies are available from the National Law Enforcement and Corrections
Law Enforcement Agencies, Technology Center by call ing 1-800-248-27 42.
Research in Brief, Washington,
D.C.: U.S. Department of justice, · National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center-Rocky Mountain,
National Institute of justice, Understanding Wireless Com¡nunications in Public Safety, Guidebook to Technology,
january 1998 (NCj 168945). Issues, Planning and Management. Obtain a copy by visiting Ilttp://www.nlectc.
2. In addition to AGILE, the other orglnlectcrm or calling 1-80(J-248-2742.
primary Department of justice · A discussion of costs and fu~ding issues can be found in "Report on Funding
interoperability projects include Mechanisms for Public Safety Radio Communications" (December 1997) and
the Global Criminal justice "Report on Fl!nding Strategy for Public Safety Radio Communications" (October
Information Network, a 1998). BOtll reports were prepared by BOol-Allen & Hamilton for the Public Safety
technology-based approach to WirQIQss Network and arB available at the Network's WQb site. http://www.pswn.gov.
helping the justice community The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) (llttP://WWW.ojp.usdoj.gov/bja) offers several
share information globally, and programs to assist State and loc¡¡1 municipalities interested in interoperability:
the Public Safety Wireless Net- · The Edward Byrne Memorial $tate and Local Law Enforcement AssistiJnce Program
work, ajoint justice-Treasury provides funds through two types of grant programs: Discretionary and formula.
Department undertaking to Discretionary funds are awarded directly to public and private agencies and private
develop a nationwide, wireless nonprofit organizations. Form~la funds, which are awarded to the States, in turn
telecommunications network for
use by public safety agencies at make awards 10 State and local units of governments.
all levels of government. · Tl1e Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program provides funds to units of local
3. NI], for example, was responsible government to underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve pub I ic safety.
Public safety agencies have used these funds to upgrade radio systems and
for the development of national improve information sharing.
standards for body armor and
has now issued standards for Web-Based Sources
products ranging from hand- · Visit the Justice Technology I~formation Network (JUSTNET) at http://www.nlectc.org,
cuffs to police cars.
or call the National Law Enfo(f-ement and Corrections Technology Center at
4. NI] is working with organiza- 1·800··248··2742.
tions dedicated to establishing · Visit the Public Safety Wireless Network (PSWN) program. ajoint initiative of the
standards in these arenas, includ-
ing the Telecommunications Departments of Justice and Treasury at http://www.pswn.gov, or call PSWN at
Industry Association, the 1·800 565-PSWN.
Institute of Electrical and · Visit the Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications
Electronics Engineers, and the Bureau at http://www.fcc.gov/kb/publicsafety, or call the Bureau at 202-418-0680.
Internet Engineering Task Force.
National Institute of Justice Journal. April 2000
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BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
--J; August 2004
~tí,'~~vvl KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
. Type of Improvement:
ADD - Addition
ALT - Alteration
REP - Repair
FND - Foundation Only
NEW -New
OTH - Other type of construction
Type of Use:
RSF - Residential Single Family
RDF - Residential Duplex
RMF - Three or more residential
RAC - Residential Accessory Building
MIX - Mixed
NON - Non-residential
OTH - Other
Page: 2 City ofIowa City
Date: 9/7/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 8/1 /2004 Census Bureau Report
From: 8/31/2004
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Permit Number Name Address tmpr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD04-00580 lOW A CITY SCHOOL DISTRI 3850 ROHRET RD ADD NON I 0 $100,000
PORTABLE CLASSROOM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLD04-00590 ALPLA INC 2258 HEINZ RD ADD NON 1 0 $35,000
ADDITION FOR ALCOHOL STORAGE AND MIXING ROOM
BLD04-00609 RYDERSTUDENTTRANSPO 1515 WILLOW CREEK DR ADD NON I 0 $17,500
TEMPORARY OFFICE BUILDING ADDITION
Total ADD/NON permits: 3 Total Valuation: . $152,500
BLD04-00601 ROBERT L & RUTH L TEMPI 1019 BRIAR DR ADD RSF 1 0 $52,000
14'xI6' Roomaddition
BLD04-00563 MARTHA MELTON 747 KESWICK DR ADD RSF 1 0 $35,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00558 JERRY A & MARILYN R MA' 26 MONTROSE AVE ADD RSF I 0 $24,000
14' x 16' Room Addition
BLD04-00595 WILLIAM R MIELNIK 428 4TH AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $23,361
24' x 28' attached garage
BLD04-00436 KAREN SHELDON 1906 G ST ADD RSF I 1 $21,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00567 CHARLES F & EILEEN M BA 1013 WYLDEGREENRD ADD RSF I 0 $20,000
14' x 14' Screen Porch
BLD04-00600 DAVID E & MICHELLE L KR 539 WOODRIDGE AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $18,081
12' x 23' patio room
BLD04-00547 DEBRA KAY 2531 POTOMAC DR ADD RSF 1 0 $17,626
Unheated sumoom
BLD04-00501 DAVE & HEIDI HOMEWOOD 1515 HEMINGWAY LN ADD RSF I 0 $10,000
10' x 19' uncovered wood deck
BLD04-00631 JIM SANDROCK 21 N LOWELL ST ADD RSF I 0 $8,308
DECK AND FIREPLACE FOR SFD
BLD04-00627 JAY W & MAUREEN E HARI 197 GLENN DR ADD RSF 2 0 $7,000
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD03-00758 HAROLD HUNTER 2128 S RIVERSIDE DR 79 ADD RSF 1 0 $5,892
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION TO MOBILE HOME
BLD04-00454 JOYCE ELLEN BERG 1119 PENKRIDGE DR ADD RSF 1 I $5,000
REPLACE DECK FOR SFD
BLD04-00485 SPIEGEL, RONALD H 30 ROCKY SHORE DR ADD RSF 3 24 $5,000
CARPORT ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00524 VENITA B & REBECCA A PE 1104 CARVER ST ADD RSF I 0 $5,000
Build porch deck under existing roofed area
BLD04-00555 NORMAN & LUCILLE LUXE] 306 POST RD ADD RSF I 0 $3,800
Three season room
BLD04-00628 BUD WILLNOW 906 WYLDE GREEN RD ADD RSF 2 0 $3,067
DECK ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00570 ARNOLD, JAMES R 3074 MUSCA TINE AVE ADD RSF 3 12 $3,000
DECK AND RAMP ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD04-00626 ROE, PATRICIA J 150 SHRADER RD ADD RSF 2 0 $2,200
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
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BLD04-00617 ROBERT D DILTZ 2017 COURT ST ADD RSF 2 0 $1,500
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD04-00629 BEARD, ROSANNE K 610 BROOKSIDE DR ADD RSF I 0 $1,300
UNCOVEREDPORCHFORSFD
BLD04-00592 WILLIAM C & REBECCA J HI 1445 OAKLAWN AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $1,000
Install wood deck under existing roof
BLD04-00596 LINDA J & MICHAEL E FOSl 1103 2ND AVE ADD RSF I 0 $1,000
12' x 20' roof over existing patio
BLD04-00640 DAVID & LORENA KRUMMI 74 EALING DR ADD RSF 1 1 $500
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
Total ADD/RSF permits: 24 Total Valuation: $274,635
BLD04-00594 OC GROUP LC 201 S CLINTON ST 100 ALT NON 1 0 $680,252
CHANGE OF USE FROM CLOTHING STORE TO BANK
BLD04-00479 KEITH VILLHAUER 1509 MALL DR ALT NON 1 0 $85,000
CONVERT SHELL SPACE TO ORTHODONTICS OFFICE
BLD04-00597 DEAN OAKES, INC 16561/2 SYCAMORE ALT NON 1 1 $12,000
TENANT FINISH OF COIN STORE IN MALL
BLD04-00497 PLUM GROVE ACRES INC 207 SCOTT CT ALT NON 2 1 $5,000
TENANT FINISH IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING
207 AND 209 SCOTT COURT
BLD04-00565 RON WADE 1565 S GILBERT ST ALT NON 1 8 $5,000
ALTER RETAIL SALES AREA TO MEDICAL OFFICES
BLD04-00642 OC GROUP LC 201 S CLINTON ST 205U ALT NON 1 1 $1,000
TEMPORARY CHANGE OF USE TO ASSEMBLY
Total AL T/NON permits: 6 Total Valuation: $788,252
BLD04-00478 LITTIN, LUCINDA S 717 CLARK ST ALT RAC 1 4 $2,600
ADD HIPPED ROOF TO ATTACHED GARAGE
TotalALT/RAC permits: 1 Total Valuation: $2,600
BLD04-00633 MARV & GAIL BRUMMEL 1473 BUCKINGHAM PL ALT RMF 1 1 $17,042
BASEMENT FINISH OF TOWNHOUSE UNIT
Total AL T/RMF permits: I Total Valuation: $17,042
BLD04-00623 MORTON SCHLUTTER 605 WHITING AVE ALT RSF 2 0 $43,262
CONVERT GARAGE STALL INTO BEDROOM/BATH FOR SFD
BLD04-00619 JILL & BRIAN DENNIS 65 DONEGAL PL ALT RSF 2 0 $43,120
BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD
BLD04-00604 DAN & MICHELLE WILKINS 40 LARKSPUR CT ALT RSF 1 0 $40,000
Basement finish
BLD04-00562 YING WONG 154 CAYMAN ST ALT RSF 1 0 $25,000
RESTORE ZERO LOT LINE DWELLING SEP ARA TION AND ALTER DWELLING
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BLD04-00598 JALIL & MAHROOYEH MOS' 3541 GAL WAY CT ALT RSF I 0 $25,000
Remodel basement
BLD04-00614 REGENCY LAND COMPANY 60 PHYLLIS PL ALT RSF 1 0 $12,440
Rec room, bedroom, and bathroom in basement
BLD04-00528 DENICE R & MICHAEL S CO 2902 BROOKSIDE DR ALT RSF 1 0 $10,000
Install bedroom and bathroom in basement
BLD04-00639 KELLEY PUTMAN 2025 LITTLE CREEK LN ALT RSF 1 1 $8,000
ALTER SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON PORCH
BLD04-00548 YULONG ZHANG & WEIHŒ- 2618 IRVING AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $7,819
Convert screen porch to sumoom
BLD04-00564 CITY OF lOW A CITY 617 BROOKSIDE DR ALT RSF 1 0 $4,000
BEDROOM EGRESS WINDOWS FOR SFD
BLD04-00624 MIKE SPEER 4348 COUNTRY CLUB DR ALT RSF 2 0 $3,000
REPLACE 2ND ENTRY DOOR WITH WINDOW
BLD04-00493 JOHN J & SHIRLEY A LEKIN 830 WALNUT ST ALT RSF 3 0 $1,950
Install an egress window in each of two bedrooms
BLD04-00483 BAKER PROPERTIES LLC 941 JEFFERSON ST ALT RSF 3 24 $1,500
BASEMENT EGRESS WINDOW
BLD04-00587 RUSSELL JOHNSON & MON] 676 S GOVERNOR ST ALT RSF 1 0 $1,400
INTERIOR REMODEL OF SFD
BLD04-00581 DAVID & YTSJELISCK & AU 417 FERSON AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $1,000
Basement Finish
Total AL T/RSF permits: 15 Total Valuation: $227,491
BLD04-00464 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST I 570 DUBLIN DR NEW NON 1 4 $3,754,800
NEW CHURCH
BLD04-00549 OLIN LLOYD 1630 WILLOW CREEK DR NEW NON 1 0 $160,000
6 UNIT CONTRACTORS WAREHOUSE/SHOP
Total NEW/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $3,914,800
BLD04-00572 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 4301 YORK. PLACE NEW RAC 1 0 $160,000
DETACHED GARAGES FOR THREE 12 PLEX BUILDINGS
BLD04-00582 J.S. CONSTRUCTION 701 BAYARD ST NEW RAC 2 0 $34,000
24' x 24' detached garage
BLD04-00571 DOUG PAUL 1650 N SCOTT BLVD NEW RAC 1 0 $30,000
30' x 50' Detached garage
BLD04-00529 STEVE BARNES 418 UPLAND AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $12,000
26' x 30' Detached garage
BLD04-00577 HAWKINS, H KATE 14 REDBUD PL NEW RAC 1 0 $6,000
POOL SHED WITH RESTROOM
BLD04-00641 JEFFRY SCHABILION 431 RUNDELL ST NEW RAC 1 1 $4,000
STONE FENCE AND 2 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
BLD04-00605 JAMES & SANDRA L THOMJ 131 N 1ST AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $1,400
DETACHED CARPORT FOR SFD
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Total NEW/RAC permils: 7 Total Valuation: $247,400
BLD04-00480 HODGE CONSTRUCTION 470N 1ST AVE NEW RMF 3 24 $2,825,000
24 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH BASEMENT PARKING
BLD04-00557 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 4301 YORK PLACE NEW RMF 3 12 $952,000
12 PLEX CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
4301-03-05-07-09-11-13-15-17-19-21-4323 YORK PLACE
BLD04-00568 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 4331 YORK PLACE NEW RMF 3 12 $952,000
12 PLEX CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
4331-33-35-37-39-41-43-45-47-49-51-4353 YORK PLACE
BLD04-00569 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 4361 YORK NEW RMF 3 12 $952,000
12 PLEX CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
4361-63-65-67-69-71-73-75-77-79-81-4383 YORK PLACE
BLD04-00556 TRIPLE CROWN CONDOMTh 2953 HEINZ RD NEW RMF 2 8 $849,619
8 PLEX CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
BLD04-00461 PENINSULA QUALITY BUILl 1230 MOSES BLOOM LN NEW RMF 2 4 $529,159
FOUR UNIT TOWNHOUSES WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
1230, 1240, 1250, 1260 MOSES BLOOM LANE
BLD04-00553 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 58 LANCASTER PL NEW RMF 1 3 $377,008
3 UNIT TOWNHOUSES WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
58-62-66 LANCASTER PLACE
Total NEW/RMF permits: 7 Total Valuation: $7,436,786
BLD04-00496 BOB & CHERYL REARDON 1050 TAMARACK TRL NEW RSF 1 1 $320,000
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00632 RON SCHINTLER, INe. 826 DUCK CREEK DR NEW RSF 1 1 $318,820
SFD WITH A TT ACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00554 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 4350 CUMBERLAND LN NEW RSF 2 1 $262,200
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00593 BART & ALICIA RYAN 5 WELLESLEY WY NEW RSF 1 1 $255,000
S.F.D. with two car garage
BLD04-00591 NICK PARTNERSHIP LLP 1133 CHAMBERLAIN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $229,900
S. F. D. with three car garage
BLD04-00551 MICHAEL GERICKE 3468 KILLARNEY RD NEW RSF 1 1 $218,100
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00319 JEFF MILLER CONSTRUCTH 14 FOREST GLEN NEW RSF 2 1 $200,000
SFD WITH A TT ACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-0061O RICHARD GOERING 317 DUBLIN DR NEW RSF 1 1 $182,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
Total NEW/RSF permits: 8 Total Valuation: $1,986,020
3LD04-00634 MALL DRIVE PARTNERSHIF 1501 MALL DR REP NON 1 1 $45,372
REROOF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
3LD04-00583 GRIZZLY'S 1208 HIGHLAND CT REP NON 1 0 $12,168
REROOF
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Pennit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
Total REP/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $57,540
BLD04-00588 WELLINGTON CONDO'S 1420 COMPTON PL REP RDF 1 0 $11,000
Reroof duplex condo
1420-1424 Compton
BLD04-00636 CITY OF lOW A CITY 2721 MUSCATINEAVE REP RDF 1 1 $8,000
REROOF 2721-2727 MUSCATINE AVE
Total REP/RDF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $19,000
BLD04-00560 CEDAR GARDENS ASSOC. 1220 VILLAGE RD # I REP RMF 1 0 $34,303
REROOF RMF
BLD04-00584 KEVIN J & SHIRLEY A HOCl 1434 COMPTON PL REP RMF 1 0 $16,750
Reroof Three unit condo
1434-1438-1442 Compton PI.
BLD04-00585 WELLINGTON CONDO'S 1402 COMPTON PL REP RMF 1 0 $16,750
Reroof three unit condo
BLD04-00599 JAMES A DIXON 1001 KIRKWOOD AVE REP RMF 1 0 $12,697
Reroof structure
BLD04-00611 CHAMBERS AGENCY 426 S JOHNSON ST REP RMF 3 0 $7,000
Reroof muiltifamily building
BLD04-00246 NOLAN,CONSTANCEJ 304 S SUMMIT ST REP RMF 1 0 $3,000
REROOF OF ROOMING HOUSE
BLD04-00644 MORELAND DEVELOPMEN~ 818 S DUBUQUE ST REP RMF 1 1 $800
Rebuild exterior stairs
BLD04-00532 COLLEGE TOWN PARTNER~ 202 FAIRCHILD ST REP RMF 1 0 $250
WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR RENTAL UNIT
Total REP/RMF permits: 8 Total Valuation: $91,550
BLD04-00494 DIANE FINNERTY & JILL A! 728 DEARBORN ST REP RSF 3 0 $40,000
Repair water leak where two roof come together. Install windows
BLD04-00586 RUSSELL JOHNSON & MON] 676 S GOVERNOR ST REP RSF 1 0 $13,720
WINDOW REPLACEMENT OF SFD
BLD04-00635 JAMI WADE 1402 DOVER ST REP RSF 1 1 $9,988
WINDOW REPLACEMENT FOR SFD
BLD04-00606 DAVID CROWE 31 PENFRO DR REP RSF I 0 $5,000
FRONT AND REAR DECK REPLACEMENT
BLD04-00612 DANAPILIS, MARY ELIZABI 106 S DODGE ST REP RSF 1 0 $5,000
Repair Porch to original
BLD04-00578 MILLER, CHARLES E 312 S 1ST AVE REP RSF 1 0 $3,100
REPLACE DECK FOR SFD
BLD04-00559 ALEX SCHMIDT & GENEVIE 718 DEARBORN ST REP RSF 1 0 $1,000
SIDING RSF IN CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Total REP/RSF permits: 7 Total Valuation: $77,808
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I GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 93 VALUATION: $15,293,424
City of Iowa City
2004 Building Statistics
ValuelType of Construction January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL NON-TAXABLE
--- -- 435,000
Single Family - $ 1,326,668 2,435,305 3,588,741 4,167,420 4,157,984 1,814,542 1,597,439 1,986,020 21,074,119
Number of Permits 6 10 17 21 20 7 9 8 98
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Duplex - $ 197,130 1,933,702 1,164,697 250,000 1,001,952 4,547,481
Number of Permits 1 8 6 ( 5 bldgs) 1 4 -- 20
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Sororities & Fraternities - $ - -
Number of Permits
Multiple Units 1,720,477 3,058,177 1,679,180 2,028,188 7,436,786 15,922,808
Number of Permits 2 2 2 2 7 15
Number of Buildings 2 2 2 2 7 15
Number of Dwelling Units 15 26 16 15 75 147
Mix - Commercial/Residential 1,629,731 563,162 2,192,893
Number of Permits 1 2 3
Number of Buildings 1 1 2
Number of Dwelling units 10 5 15
Motels, Hotels - $
Number of Permits --
Churches - $ 3,754,800 3,754,800 ~7S4,800
Number of Permits 1 1
Industrial - $ 13,000 100,000 40,000 483,000 160,000 796,000
Number of Permits 1 2 1 3 1 8
Service Stations - $
Number of Permits -
Hospitals & Institutions - $
Number of Permits
Offices, Banks, Prof. - $
Number of Permits
Public Works & Utilities - $ 5,974,000 5,974,000 5,974,000
Number of Permits 1 1
Schools - $ 4,500 3,302,099 3,306,599 3,306,599
Number of Permits 2 1 3
Stores & Customer Svc. - $ 251,000 251,000
Number of Permits 1 1
Misc. Structures/Fences - $ 12,000 872 78,750 91,622
Number of Permits 1 1 3 5
Remodel, Residential - $ 528,331 198,222 515,031 669,011 807,399 640,728 387,257 710,126 4,456,105 22,000
Number of Permits 24 21 60 41 33 57 47 58 341
Remodel, Commercial - $ 182,464 390,125 6,631,628 1,298,200 206,125 9,402,277 4,380,354 998,292 23,489,465 17,963,100
Number of Permits 9 9 16 8 8 18 23 11 102
Remodel, Public Works - $ 22,500 22,500 22,500
Number of Permits 1 1 ---
!Accessory Structures 21,000 104,171 8,000 4,000 247,400 384,571
Number of Permits 2 7 1 1 7 18
TOTAL VALUE 11,558,801 3,036,652 16.411,441 9,149,679 9,477,607 13,886,607 7.449,752 15,293,424 86,263,963
TOTAL PERMITS 44 41 109 89 69 85 87 93 617
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JULY 1,2004 - 9:00 A.M.
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING CENTER
Members Presents: Ernie Lehman, Bob Elliott, Regenia Bailey
Members Absent: None
Council Members Present: None
Staff Present: Karin Franklin, Steve Nasby, Molly Monserud
Others Present: Lynn Jahn, Rebecca Neades, Rebecca Schultz, Tom Walz,
Ofer Sivan, Nafaly Stramer, John Kenyan, Lisa Spellman, Poi Lu,
George McCroy
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ernie Lehman called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
TOUR OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING CENTER
Lynn Jahn, the Assistant Director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, gave an introduction to
the Entrepreneurial Learning Center. The Learning Center is open to all University of Iowa Students.
The Small Business Development Center aids the Center by providing services such as Business Plan
Assistance Budgets, Cash Flow Analysis, Forecasting, Loan Packaging, Regulation Compliance,
Training, Strategic Planning, Market Research and Analysis, and Technology Transfer. The
Entrepreneurial Learning Center has Well mark and other equity investors that have $250,000 - $500,000
available for the program. The Learning Center gives students a head start on learning how the business
world works, giving them an advantage when entering the labor market. Jahn stated that there is an
Entrepreneurial Workshop for students in the Arts, both performing and visual, showing the importance of
the center to people in all fields of study. Entrepreneurial activities not only apply to starting businesses
but expanding business as well. Students from the program can be incorporated into business .to help
them expand and grow.
During the tour of the Learning Center, Jahn discussed that the Center had the capacity to accommodate
up to 17 teams at one time. At the present time there are eight teams of students. It was discussed that
two of these teams were made up of women, Discussion continued on the importance of involving women
students, women mentors, and women speakers into the program so as to continue to build diversity in
the field.
The University of Iowa has been collecting various data since 1996 continuing through the present. This
data only recently includes information on the business clients. Lehman stated that he would like to see
the data, especially the local numbers to understand what kind of relationship the business community
has with the program. Elliot expressed interest in taking a tour of the Oakdale facility to further
understand the University program. Bailey proposed the importance of having the program work with
local developers. This would provide a great learning experience for the students as well as strengthen
the relationship with the local developers. Elliot noted that the program has potential in the fact that it
gets people started early. It is sometimes difficult to learn the intricacies of how a business works, and
even harder to learn how to start one. This program gives students the opportunity to learn through a
different medium.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MARCH 30, 2004 MINUTES
MOTION: Bailey moved to approve the minutes with Regenia Bailey spelled correctly. Elliot
seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3 - O.
DISCUSSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING CENTER
The Committee discussed that there exists potential for high growth and jobs in the Iowa City area in
conjunction with the University of Iowa Learning Center. The City is looking for local business expansion
and is focused on job creation. Elliot would like to see an analysis of the financial situation of the
University of Iowa Entrepreneurial Learning Center.
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OISSCUSSION - REQUEST FOR COBG MICRO-ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE BY OASIS FALAFEL
Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan requested $25,000 in CDBG assistance as a low-interest loan to
supplement the owner investment of $30,000 to start of new restaurant. The COSG money would be
used to purchase kitchen equipment and fund remodeling. Private funds would also be used for
equipment and remodeling in addition to signage, advertisement and other operating costs. There was
discussion by the committee on how the owner wages were incorporated into the business plan. The
original application showed that the cost of labor, for the owning partners, was computed on a percentage
basis instead of using an hourly wage. This was thought to have potential problems in the future, and it
was recommended to have the owning partners have wage tied to the number of hours worked to reduce
potential future conflict.
Much of the discussion by the committee focused on the marketing scheme and the budget for
advertising. The proposed budget allows for $1,800 in advertising per year. The Committee felt this
number was too small and would be exhausted soon after the business opened. The applicants indicated
that they would be advertising in the Add Sheet, Daily Iowan and the local phone directory are costly and
the proposed budget does not take this into account. Further discussion continued to focus on marketing
strategies such as word of mouth and pedestrian traffic. Bailey noted that these were not originally
discussed in the business plan and the Committee felt a more detailed market strategy was necessary.
Motion: Bailey moved to recommend to Council they approve a CDBG loan as proposed for
capital improvements for Oasis Falafel LLC in the amount of $25,000, contingent upon the
presentation of a new marketing plan. Elliot seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote
of 3 - o.
Elliott asked about the possibility of a third party review the business plans of CDBG loan applicants.
This would provide the committee with more information on the feasibility of potential business projects
that are requesting funding. Nasby said that CDBG applicants are asked to consult with professionals
(e.g. ISED, SBDC, or private CPAs). He noted that consultation with these or other professionals is
typically identified in the application or business plan. Committee discussion continued that it is in the
applicant's best interest to have a third party. Other possibilities discussed were the potential
requirement for the owner to attend an entrepreneurial class or receive consultation from the Small
Business Development Center.
DISCUSSION - UPTOWN BILL'S SMALL MALL REQUESTING UPFRONT ALLOTMENT OF GRANT
Nasby noted a letter from Tom Walz of Uptown Bill's Small Mall requesting payment of the $60,000 three-
year grant to prepay 50% of the three-year rent. Walz said that the rental agreement allowed for a three
year maximum payment of $120,000 if half of the payment is made now, and the rest on a monthly basis.
Walz said that this arrangement will help Uptown Bills Small Mall plan for their expenses as there will be
no surprises such as changing lease costs.
Motion: Bailey moved to recommend the three-year $60,000 grant be paid up front per the request
of the applicant. Elliot seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3 - O.
DISCUSSION - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR MARKETING SERVICES
Nasby said that the "draft" Marketing Overview that was presented by staff was based on the 2001
branding process for Iowa City sponsored by ICAD. The committee members said they liked many of the
ideas in the Marketing Overview. Bailey said that she had gone over the various aspects of the City's
web site and she had seen several areas that could be improved. Nasby added that the web is the
primary method of collecting information for many businesses and site selection consultants and that web
updates were included in the Marketing Overview. There was discussion of a possible publicist with an
ICAD and Chamber of Commerce partnership. Lehman said that the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Page was a potential way to market Iowa City. The Iowa City marketing strategy should include activities,
accomplishments and concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
Board or Commission: Iowa City Council Economic Development Committee
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2004
Julv 1,2004
NAME TERM 1/26/04 2/19/04 3/30/04 4/15/04 5/20/04 6/17/04 7/1/04 8/17/04 9/16/04 10/21/04 11/18/04
EXP.
Regenia Bailey 1/2/08 X NM X NM NM NM X
Bob Elliott 1/2/08 X NM X NM NM NM X
Ernest Lehman 1/2/06 X NM X NM NM NM X
KEY: X = Present
o = Absent
OlE = AbsentlExcused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member
MINUTES r~9~1-n
SCATTERED SITE HOUSING TASKFORCE
AUGUST 2, 2004
SENIOR CENTER, LOWER LEVEL CLASSROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Anciaux, Jerry Anthony, Darlene Clausen, Matthew Hayek,
Jan Leff, Joan VandenBerg
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jan Peterson, Sally Stutsman
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Nasby, Steve Rackis
OTHERS PRESENT: Charles Eastham, Gerry Klien
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Hayek called the meeting to order at 5:07 pm.
Approval of Julv 12, 2004 and Julv 19, 2004 Minutes:
MOTION: A motion was made by Leff, seconded by Clausen to approve the July 12 Minutes as
presented and to approve the July 19 Minutes, as revised. The Motion carried 6-0.
Review of Iowa Waqe Survev Data
Rackis said that he previously worked at Workforce of Iowa for several years. He provided an explanation
and review of the wage data presented in the meeting packets. In 2002, Workforce of Iowa developed the
wage survey. Adjustments to the cost index were made to the fourth quarter of 2003. When the report
was printed, the 75% and 90% percentile wage columns were accidentally cut-off. Rackis has the
information if anyone would like to review it. The NACIS codes were used as the basis for the job
classifications. Entry level wages in Iowa City are likely to be $7.00 to $8.00 per hour average.
Experienced wage, on average, was the upper 67% of wages.
VandenBerg asked if this could be compared to State or Federal information. Rackis said it was possible
to do a comparison. Jim Van Sayak would be the contact person, and Deb Osten for Workforce
Development.
Rackis said wages don't tend to adjust by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) but adjust with the market. He
said that there are usually big jumps up or down. Quarterly data from payroll reports submitted to the
State, for the unemployment insurance program, generally show this type of information.
Hayek asked if this was for just Iowa City or the whole Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Rackis said
that the information was for Johnson County that is the MSA. Nasby noted that the Iowa City MSA now
includes Washington County as of June 2003. Rackis said that he was unaware of that addition, so the
information presented is not for the current MSA.
Rackis said that the labor unions in Johnson County get credit for contributing information for the wages
survey. Rackis said that when one is relating jobs to housing the basic question is "Do people travel great
distances to take lower paying retail type jobs?" He thought that the answer was "Yes", when a large,
new business is coming into an area (e.g. Coral Ridge Mall); however, after these retail centers are
staffed and up and running they are not attracting a large segment of new people to the area. He noted
that a large number of the people that would relocate for a retail type of job have sketchy job histories, are
looking for a "fresh" start or take one job to consolidate several part-time jobs.
Anciaux asked if this information was a follow-up to the statement by Shelter House. Hayek said he
believed it was in response to a question asked of Shelter House to "what was the triggering event" for
the increase in homeless persons in the area when Crissy said Coral Ridge Mall and Wal-Mart were the
events.
Anciaux asked if Coral Ridge Mall and Wal-Mart still draw people to the area or was Shelter House talking
about the homeless persons already here?
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Rackis said Crissy had been asked what date or event triggered the increase in need. She said Coral
Ridge Mall. Clausen said Hy-Vee was a major employer as listed on the sheet too.
In response to a question, Rackis said the Iowa City Community School District is not included in the data
he provided due to them not being covered by the State's unemployment insurance program.
Hayek said the total UI employment number equals the top 25 other employers combined, and they were
not on the list either. Anciaux said Proctor and Gamble was not included on the list, as they don't have a
top 20 impact in Region 10.
VandenBerg said she didn't want to get off track as Coral Ridge Mall caused the problem. It was the
national economy. Rackis said in the 1990's, the job market was tight and now it is a bit different with a
slightly higher number of unemployed persons.
Hayek inquired about Iowa City unemployment versus State and National rates. Rackis said Iowa City
always has the lowest unemployment rate of those three. He said the State is higher than Iowa City, and
the Federal rate is higher than the State unemployment rate.
Hayek inquired regarding Iowa City's average wage versus the rest of the State. Did a tighter job market
equate to a higher wage rate? Rackis said that statement was correct.
VandenBerg said Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) data showed $40,060 in wages for
households in Johnson County versus $39,469 as the State average. Rackis said the largest employers
in the area were the University of Iowa, ICCSD, and these are your highest wage jobs, which is why Iowa
City is higher than the State averages.
Hayek said service jobs were the ones to compare versus State or other City's wages. VandenBerg said
she had looked through Iowa City numbers of jobs and wages for comparisons. Rackis said the wage
data was provided to them for Johnson and Linn counties. He cautioned that the Quarterly Report was
only a snap shot of current conditions.
VandenBerg said the percentage of households getting public assistance was lower in ICCSD than
throughout the State and a higher percentage of people were working. Clausen said she believes it
showed that persons who are homeless are also working.
Rackis added that some numbers from the Iowa City Housing Authority show that a higher percent of
Section 8 and Public Housing households (Iowa City program) have an income from wages at a rate that
is higher than State and Federal averages.
Iowa Citv Housinq Authoritv - Update
(Handouts were included in the information packet)
Rackis said that this was in response to the taskforce's questions about where active participants lived
when they were admitted into the program and their state of residence when they originally applied.
Active applicants: Hayek asked why were there so few moving into housing in the last couple of quarters
or had there been a drop off in participants? Rackis said that turnover in the programs had decreased so
fewer new people are moving in. He said that 77 new households were admitted between January 1 and
June 30, 2004.
Hayek inquired regarding applications that had been received and if that information was available.
Rackis said yes, they were listed in the last four pages of the hand out.
VandenBerg asked if there had been only four applicants in 2002. Rackis said the data reflected the
active list QD.!y. it was not a total of all applicants from that quarter. Some names had been dropped off the
list when it had been cleaned up. VandenBerg inquired if an inclusive list was available. Rackis said just
the "total" column.
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Hayek asked how many applicants were in this quarter. Rackis said 177 in the second quarter of 2004.
Clausen said the eight listed for the third quarter of 2004 was only for the time period of July 1 to July 20,
2004.
Hayek said it looked like the taskforce was still lost in these numbers. Rackis said the information was on
the quarter in which they applied. Hayek asked if they received housing or were they on a wait list?
Rackis said they were on a waiting list.
Hayek noted that he was not seeking differences between the wait list versus total numbers of applicants.
He wanted a total all households applying. Nasby said these sheets show different things. He clarified
that only people up to December 31, 2002 were processed, meaning they got a Section 8 voucher. So,
all of the numbers beginning with the first quarter of 2003 to present were the total of everyone who
applied.
VandenBerg asked why there was no wait list prior to 2000. Rackis said national recession or other
factors such as September 11th.
Hayek asked if Staff could try to get application data from early years. Rackis said the data had been
lumped pre-1998 due to the low numbers. Hayek said he wanted to see 2002 and earlier years. Rackis
said the list does not include people removed from list or identified as "inactive". Rackis said staff could
run an inactive list if the taskforce wanted one. Clausen requested that this waiting list be provided.
Rackis said 23% of the program participants applied prior to 1998. He said that the ICHA could run an
inactive list for total applicants. Hayek said he was trying to get a trend over time in terms of number of
applicants. Clausen also asked about the total number of vouchers. Rackis said the dates new vouchers
were obtained by the ICHA were on the handout (100 in 1998,63 in 2002 and 64 in 2003). It was noted
that the 64 was not a "net increase" but shift from property owner based to tenant based as Cedarwood
opted out of the Section 8 program.
Rackis said the ICHA had just applied for 20 additional vouchers for people with disabilities, but the grant
was based on the poverty rate. He didn't know if the ICHA would receive them.
Rackis said about 1,500 people were taken off the waiting list, as they had no current address on file.
Rackis said that when a household applies they ask for a permanent or mailing address so the ICHA can
keep in touch with the applicant. If the applicant does not respond to the ICHA or the letter is returned the
applicant is removed from the waiting list.
Leff said it would skew the numbers (showing what State of residence applicants indicate) if people gave
an Iowa City address if there were living with Iowa City relatives, friends or at a homeless shelter.
VandenBerg said if the households are doubled up, and all gave Iowa City addresses, then would they
count as being an Iowan on the ICHA application form? Rackis said that was correct. Rackis said that in
Burlington, IA that housing authority had 20 people giving the same address.
In response to a question, Rackis said that the ICHA decrease in turnover was due to the elderly and
persons with disabilities. Rackis said that in the past there was a preference for persons who are
homeless. However due to some problems this has since been eliminated.
VandenBerg asked if a household came from Chicago and lived at a shelter, would it be an Iowa or
Illinois address? Rackis said Iowa, but they did keep origination addresses if it was available. Rackis said
Illinois residents usually apply for the program via telephone or the Web. VandenBerg asked if most
Illinois applicants have housing. Rackis said yes, they had some type of housing in Illinois but maybe not
Section 8. Anciaux asked about the shelter house or "homeless" preference. Rackis said the ICHA had
had it, but not anymore. He said the preference was changed and single people are eligible for the
programs only if they have a disability or are elderly.
Anciaux asked how much flexibility did the ICHA have in their rules. Rackis said a lot. The only rule or
requirement is if a government action displaces people or if there is a federally declared disaster. Rackis
said there could not, however, be a residency requirement.
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Anciaux asked where those households with Iowa addresses were coming from. Rackis said Black Hawk
County was sending people to Linn and Johnson counties.
Taskforce Committee Plannina for UDcomina Meetinas
Hayek said 2-3 months of presentations and a public hearing are scheduled. He wanted to know how the
taskforce wanted to look at research materials. Hayek said that specific research requests should be
given to him or Steve Nasby either now or later.
Leff asked how other communities had handed this issue. Anthony said some cities undertake activities
to increase the supply of affordable housing. These include inclusionary zoning, bonus density, and
linkage programs. He noted that some communities design programs to de-concentrate lower income
housing, but he did not have examples of deconcentration. Anciaux asked if the Cabrini Green
renovations would be that kind of designed program. Anthony said that project was the destruction of
large complexes in favor of a lower number of low-income housing units.
VandenBerg said other examples are needed and good models could be used to help this group. Hayek
said that a way to keep the numbers of units the same and re-distribute them throughout the community
via attrition is an alternative. Chicago tried this type of scattering but not the same number of replacement
units added. Hayek said that he too wants this type of information on what has worked in other places.
Leff said they should not reinvent the wheel.
Anthony said Montgomery County, Maryland has inclusionary zoning. San Francisco has a linkage
program (commercial development to affordable housing) and there are many other examples. Clausen
said she thought Houston, Texas had something. Leff said Houston or Austin?
Anciaux said Boulder, CO, has some inclusionary zoning, but that due to their growth limits policies this
was a self-imposed problem. Anthony agreed that it was an anti-sprawl issue.
Anciaux noted that there are 1,213 Section 8 vouchers in place. What he wanted to know was "Did this
increase the price of housing?" "Would housing prices decrease if there were not 1213 Section 8 units
rented in this market?" Anthony said that is a good question and he does not know the answer and it
could go either way (market versus Section 8 supported units). Anciaux noted that Section 8 required
more frequent inspections so units might be in better condition than if they were not in the Section 8
program. Hayek said if a unit is Section 8, then HUD would set the unit rent and if it is a market rate unit
maybe they could not get that level of rent without a voucher. Anciaux said the ICHA purchased houses
off the market and this practice competed with private citizens. He said that GICHF purchases some
units the same way but he thought this was okay since they acquire the unit then rehabilitate it.
Hayek said to get research requests to Nasby or himself.
Upcomina meetinas:
August 16 - Wells Fargo presentation
August 30 - open date
September 20 - Neighborhood Council and Board or Realtors
VandenBerg could get more information on the school impact. Hayek said some information is coming
from law enforcement. VandenBerg said that she would like to see crime information, maybe downtown
versus other areas of the community. Hayek said the Iowa City Police Department was not presenting but
data was available.
The taskforce thought that having two public hearings would be okay. One would be pre-
recommendations input; and the second public hearing could be on recommendations (if any) that are
going to be made to the City Council.
VandenBerg said that maybe staff could define some of the terms the group has been discussing at the
August 30 meeting. Clausen said they would need help overlaying the ICCSD information with the
housing information.
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Hayek said the group needs to look at the "BIG" picture. The taskforce agreed that ending by
Thanksgiving would be a target date. The upcoming meetings could be September 20 presenters,
October 2 meetings - scheduled and November 2 meetings - scheduled.
Anciaux said the City's Development Code was being redone and some items may be applicable to both.
Hayek said they could wrap up by December. Anciaux said end of November would be best for him.
VandenBerg said end of November is good for her too. Jan Petersen was going to let United Way know.
VandenBerg asked about banks and CRA. What do banks do? Hayek noted that the UI impact on
housing markets was very high and that information would be needed. Anciaux said some are waiting for
the Lodge to be coming on-line. Nasby said CITY STEPS was also collecting the housing information.
Hayek asked if the number of units being produced versus affordability could be shown. Hayek noted
that the taskforce should not rush this process to be done for CITY STEPS or the CDBG/HOME process.
VandenBerg asked if they should drop the date if there were no August 30 presenters.
Clausen said she had a Habitat question on their difficulty in purchasing lots and did they try housing
rehab for older units in established areas. Hayek said no it was a lead based paint issue when they use
any federal funds. VandenBerg asked if Habitat could get units in all neighborhoods that way. Hayek said
he would ask Habitat.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the taskforce, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm.
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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 11, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Fleener, Craig Gustaveson, Judith Klink, Margaret Loomer,
Ryan O'Leary, Nancy Ostrognai, John Westefeld
MEMBERS ABSENT: Matthew Pacha, Sarah Walz
STAFF PRESENT: Terry Trueblood, Mike Moran, Terry Robinson
FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Moved by Westefeld, seconded by Ostr02nai, to approve the June 9, 2004 minutes as
written. Unanimous.
Moved by Westefeld, seconded by Klink, to accept Outlot C in the Mackinaw VilIa2e
subdivision. Unanimous.
MACKINAW VILLAGE SUBDIVISION
Trueblood rerreshed the commission as to its discussion at the June meeting. At that time the
commission voted to accept the riverrront property if offered. Trueblood stated the developer
has decided not to donate this area, and pointed out the two acres the developer is proposing to
dedicate. The plans still include construction of a segment of the "Missing Link Trail" through
this parcel plus an eight-foot wide sidewalk widening out to ten-feet. The developer is required
to pay for one-half the cost of the oversized sidewalk and to construct a trail through the open
space area. The City's portion of this project is estimated to be $75,000. Fleener expressed
concern about the additional maintenance responsibilities for the City. Trueblood noted the trail
through the open space would be the City's responsibility, but the trail/sidewalk through the
development would be the adjacent property owner's responsibility. Moved by Westefeld,
seconded by Klink, to accept Outlot C in the Mackinaw VilIa2e subdivision. Unanimous.
S&G MATERIALS PROPERTY
The commission had previously indicated they would be interested in acquiring the land south of
Napoleon Park if it was not cost prohibitive. Trueblood reported the City had an appraisal
completed, which indicated the value to be $750,000. He referred to the memo in the packet
rrom John Yapp setting out two options for extending the Iowa River Corridor Trail from
Napoleon Park to the S&G Materials lake. Trueblood asked if the commission was still
interested in pursuing possible acquisition of this property. The appraisal does not suggest the
City is willing to pay $750,00 or if the owner is willing to sell, but essentially is an indication of
what the land value is. Klink. indicated she was very interested in pursuing it. Gustaveson asked
if any thought has been given to development of this area. Trueblood noted some suggestions
were a public swimming area or a passive area with a trail to a more commercialized area.
Ostrognai questioned possible extra costs to the City if the land was acquired. Trueblood stated
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there would be maintenance costs even if it was left totally undeveloped. O'Leary asked about
possible liability if the land was developed into a public swimming area. Trueblood stated the
City Attorney, Finance staff and a representative from the insurance carrier would determine
this. He noted there would typically not be an increase in insurance costs since the City is self-
insured. Gustaveson indicated he was unsure about a public swimming area, but noted it could
be a nice place for trails, canoe rides, etc. Westefeld stated the location, water and size make it a
unique park and has the potential to be very different from any other park in the City's inventory.
O'Leary felt it was a great location that could be tied into the trail system, and would service
portions of recreation not currently covered. The consensus of the commission was that it was
still very interested in pursuing acquisition of the property.
ANNUAL PARK TOUR
Discussion centered on the date for the park tour and possible sites. It was suggested that the
tour take place on September 8, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a short meeting. O'Leary inquired
as to how many locations typically were included on the tour; Trueblood noted it varies.
Trueblood referred to the list of possible park tour sites; Westefeld felt it would be useful to
include all. Gustaveson suggested going to fewer sites in order to have longer stops, such as at
the Waterworks Prairie Park and Peninsula parkland. Loomer suggested concentrating on the
Peninsula parkland, the Mackinaw Village area, the S&G Materials land, and Benton Hill Park.
Gustaveson suggested including Kiwanis Park. Trueblood asked the commission to contact him
with additional sites they would like to include on the tour.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Trueblood updated the commission on the following projects.
Benton Hill Park
A potential stumbling block with respect to the construction of the tree house (tree not being
straight) has been resolved. The Public Art Advisory Committee has selected an artist and
potential rendering of the park's entryway. It is a local artist who is currently teaching at
Kirkwood Community College. The majority of the cost will be paid by the Public Art fund.
Some aspects of the original plans have changed - part of the sidewalk will have to be rebuilt to
make it safe and part of the smaller walls will have to disappear. The contractor found a sizeable
underground cistern during excavation, which will be backfilled with sand. Robinson noted the
trail had to be slightly altered to the southwest due to topography. The trail would have been too
steep in one area, which would have created an erosion problem. Gustaveson noted the
birdhouses on the gateway. Klink indicated at one time an Oaknoll resident volunteered to
oversee the birdfeeders.
DOl?: Park
Staff will be meeting today with representatives of DogPAC. The City's Engineering Division is
developing alternatives and cost estimates on improving the entry road into the parkland, and a
parking lot. DogP AC is working with Shoemaker & Haaland on the design plans for the Dog
Park. Gustaveson noted a good article in the Park and Recreation Magazine regarding dog parks.
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Mercer Park Baseball Upe:rades
Progress is being made on the various upgrades, with the majority of the costs to be paid by the
School District. Irrigation work is being done, the new lights have been delivered, and dirt is
being brought in to level the outfield in order to move the fences back. Staff will be meeting
with the School District to discuss the dugouts and scoreboard. With respect to programming,
Trueblood stated the season was just completed and everything went pretty well as far as joint
use of the fields with City High and Babe Ruth.
Public Art Proiects
The committee is including University of Iowa students to develop art projects for the Peninsula
parkland. Klink asked if the projects would be impervious to fire; Trueblood noted they would
be.
Grant Wood School Proiect
Discussions continue with respect to construction of a gymnasium for school and community
use. The School District would like to include a geo-thermal HV AC system. This would
involve laying much ofthe system underground in Fairmeadows Park.
City Park Bovs' Baseball Concession Stand
The old concrete base has been tom out and moved. Neumann Monson is near completion of the
plans. The building will be similar to Babe Ruth's concession stand at Mercer Park.
Approximately 1.5 feet of soil will be hauled in to bring the building above flood stage.
Westefeld asked if the building would be completed by next season; Trueblood indicated that is
the goal.
COMMISSION TIME
Ostrognai indicated she has a son who dislikes sports and likes to play Dungeons and Dragons.
She would like to see the City provide recreational alternatives to teens that dislike sports.
Moran stated a Teen Club was formed that meets once a month at Scanlon Gymnasium, where
they come up with their ideas as to what they would like to do. All teens are welcome to attend.
O'Leary noted it was great to see progress being made on so many projects, and it was great to be
a member of the commission.
Fleener indicated there was a baseball tournament at City Park on a recent rainy weekend and he
appreciated the help from City staff to get the fields dry and ready for play. He was also at a
softball tournament at Napoleon Park. He noted it is a great place to have a tournament, and will
be especially so when it gets trees. He stated his interaction with City staff has been great and
they did a good job.
Klink commented on the letter from Gerhild Krapf via e-mail and appreciated her taking the time
to write to express her compliments relative to Waterworks Prairie Park.
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Klink expressed concern with the loss of the Klotz tennis courts. She suggested a joint effort
with the School District publicizing the other tennis courts available to the public. Trueblood
noted staff is working on an arrangement with the University tennis teams to utilize City Park
tennis courts for practices this fall and next spring. He also noted West High and City High have
utilized the courts at City Park and Mercer for practices. It is required that they leave at least one
court open to the public. The University will only be using three or four courts at times, and
would not be using them every day. There will be no fee charged to the University. They have
volunteered expense and labor to put up windscreens and nets if needed. They also volunteered
a maintenance crew to paint the backboards, but the City received a grant to replace them.
Westefeld asked how often the tennis courts are used. Moran stated they are available on a first
come basis, but expected they would get extended periods of longer use. Trueblood noted years
ago the City had a reservation system, but very few people utilized it. Klink noted a reservation
system where people would put up a placard or their racquet to "reserve" the court and play was
limited to one hour. Moran stated it would become an enforcement issue and users have been
able to work it out amongst themselves as a rule. Fleener noted the reservation system works for
baseball; Trueblood indicated it does work better for teams/groups. Staff may have to try a
reservation system if problems develop.
Klink stated she was interested in what affect the allowance of selling beer and wine had at the
Shakespeare Theatre this summer. Gustaveson asked staff to contact Riverside Theatre to ask
them to attend the commission's October meeting to present a report. Trueblood indicated he did
not receive any complaints or heard of any problems. Loomer stated she attended a performance
and it was very controlled.
Klink stated she was interested in the affect the new swimming pools in Coralville and North
Liberty had on the City Park swimming pool. Gustaveson indicated he would also be interested
in how the other pools did (e.g., Coralville, Williamsburg, North Liberty). Moran stated it was a
very bad summer weather wise and all pools suffered. Trueblood stated this summer would not
be a good gauge on how the other water parks affected Iowa City pools. Moran noted staff is
planning different activities to attract patrons, such as dive in movies and swimming lessons in
the morning at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
Westefeld appreciated receiving a copy of the letter from Gerhild Krapf and the way staff keeps
the commission informed. He asked if there had been any feedback on removing the television
from the gameroom. Trueblood stated it was relocated to the other side of the gameroom
entrance, which allowed staff to set up a display board. Westefeld stated he liked the display
board, noting it catches people's attention as soon as they walk into the door.
Gustaveson asked who operated concessions at City Park rides; Trueblood indicated Successful
Living whom the City contracts with to operate the rides.
O'Leary indicated he attended the Ducks Rugby tournament at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer
Park. He was impressed with facility and litter and alcohol was not evident. He felt the City
should advocate a tobacco free facility at the park. He asked if the City charges the Iowa City
Kickers Soccer Club for concession like the Alliance Soccer Club. Trueblood noted there has
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been a problem in the past with alcohol use at rugby events, and staff had to "crack down" this
year. It was determined they would pay a $500 deposit on the fields, pay the normal rental fee
and hire a uniformed officer to be present during the event to prevent alcohol use. They did not
get an uniformed officer, so the department had to provide an employee, whose salary for the day
will be deducted from the deposit.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Trueblood reported on the following:
Geocachin2. Staff received a couple of requests to use the parks to conceal boxes for people
using a GPS system to find. Permission was granted on the condition that they did not dig holes
or go into prohibited areas.
Lon2fellow Elementarv School. Staff received a letter from the principal stating 6th grade
teachers are concerned about the 5th & 6th grade parties (which they referred to as dances) held 3-
4 times a year by the City at the Scanlon Gymnasium. They indicated it disrupts the classroom
both before and after the event, and they prefer the events be discontinued. Staff plans to meet
with school staffto discuss their concerns. These events have proven to be very popular, and no
complaints have been received from other schools.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2004
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Craig
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Judith
Klink 1/1/07 X OlE X LQ X X NM X
Margaret
Loomer 1/ 1/08 X X X LQ X 0 NM X
Ryan
O'Leary 1/ 1/06 --- --- --- LQ X X NM X
Nancy
Ostrognai 1/1/05 X X X LQ X X NM X
Matt
Pacha 1/1/05 X X X LQ X 0 NM 0
Sarah
Wa1z 1/1/07 X X X LQ X X NM 0
John
Westefe1d 1/ 1/06 X X X LQ X X NM X
KEY: X= Present
0= Absent
OlE = AbsentlExcused
NM = No meeting
LQ= No meeting due to lack of quorum
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MINUTES
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AUGUST 26,2004 - 7:00 P.M.
EMMA HARVAT HALL - CIVIC CENTER
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Gunn, Michael Maharry, Mark McCallum, Jim Ponto, Amy
Smothers, Tim Weitzel, Justine Zimmer
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Enloe
STAFF PRESENT: Shelley McCafferty
OTHERS PRESENT: Liz Goodman, Jim Lange, Ellen Lewin, Jan Weissmiller, Mark
Anderson, Barbara Buss, Maria Ahern, Barb Pressler, Marcus
Pressler, Judy Heggen, Katie, Mike Brennan, Helen Burford
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Maharry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Historic Review:
724 Clark Street. McCafferty stated that this is an application for an addition to a non-contributing
house in the Clark Street Conservation District. She said that the owners would like to add a
larger gable on the north side and then extend the bedroom gable on the south side. McCafferty
said that in between the two gables the owners would construct a screened porch and a deck.
McCafferty said the guidelines currently do not recommend changing the roof pitch. She said that
on this particular addition, the pitch would be changed to roof the screened porch.
McCafferty said that she recommended to the owners that they take the screened porch out of
the center and put it on the side. She said the owners would really like to keep the screened
porch in the center. McCafferty said the primary item to consider is whether the Commission
wants to accept the change of the roof pitch. She said another alternative would be to do a low-
pitched roof with a membrane on it, rather than changing the pitch of the existing roofline.
McCafferty said that in terms of materials and the other guidelines, this project appears to
comply.
Goodman said that there were initially French doors in the back, and the builder's intention was to
put in a screened-in porch. Goodman said she would like to stay with the original intent and also
keep the house balanced.
Ponto asked the owners how they felt about a lower-pitched membrane roof versus their original
proposal. Goodman said that she likes the original plan better and wants to make certain there
aren't any long-term problems with leakage. She said that from the alley, and given the depth of
the yard, this should look fine.
Maharry asked about the cost differential for a sloped roof versus a flat roof. Lange said there
was no appreciable difference. He said that he will have to reshingle the entire back of the house
anyway.
MOTION: McCallum moved to approve an application for an addition to 724 Clark Street, as
proposed. Ponto seconded the motion.
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Weitzel said he likes the balance of the gable ends. He said that with the new membrane
products, a flat roof can be done, but he thought that in this case it would look good to have the
balance.
Gunn said an alternative would be to leave the design the same and just change the roof pitch
over the sun porch. He said there is no doubt that the low sloped roof doesn't create the triangles,
and the roof lines are better. Gunn said it would not significantly alter the design or the cost.
Weitzel said that, given the age of the house, the guidelines are written more for not changing the
roof pitch of historic buildings. He said that since this house is not as historically significant, the
roof pitch would not be as big of an issue. McCafferty said the house is non-contributing but is
historic because it is over 50 years old. Weitzel said the issue is whether it is important here to
follow the guidelines to the letter or whether having architectural symmetry here would mitigate
the particular guideline.
The motion carried on a vote of 6-1. with Gunn voting no.
404 Brown Street. McCafferty said this is an application for a sun porch on a contributing house in
the Brown Street District. She stated that the sun porch is on the west side of the house, the
Gilbert Street facing side, and sits above a hill so that the porch is not highly visible from Gilbert
Street.
McCafferty said that the applicant proposes to duplicate the detail and the design from the front
porch, including the wood materials and stucco. She said her only concern is that it would be too
closely matched to the front porch, and there might need to be some subtle changes so that one
can tell that it is an addition. McCafferty added that the addition would have lattice skirting, which
would be different from the front porch. She said the proposal complies with the guidelines.
Ponto asked if the roof on the regular front entry porch is a metal roof, and the contractor
confirmed this. Ponto said the rear sun porch would be different, because it would be shingled.
The contractor said that the sun porch would have full columns at the house wall, as opposed to
the front porch, which has half columns.
Ponto asked the contractor if he considered putting screens in on either side of the door instead
of wall. The contractor said the homeowner would like to stay with the current plan. McCafferty
said she would recommend a smooth panel with rails and styles to make it less busy.
The contractor said he plans to put a skylight in the sun porch. He said that it should not be
visible from the street. McCafferty said that since this is on the north side and not visible from the
street, a low-profile skylight would be acceptable.
McCallum said he would support the proposal and has no problem with the design.
MOTION: McCallum moved to approve the addition of a sun porch at 404 Brown Street,
with the amendment that screens or panels be used instead of clapboard on the sides of
the door. Weitzel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
718 Summit Street. McCafferty said this application concerns a barn that was converted to a
garage. She said that on the back of the garage on one side is a shed, and the owner is
requesting to build a matching shed behind the other stall. McCafferty said the back of the shed
cannot be seen from any public right-of-way.
McCafferty said the new shed would be symmetrical with the other shed and would be set in from
the side wall the same distance, 45 inches.
Buss said she would be using matching materials, board and batten. She added that the height of
the window in the door will be a little lower than the two on the barn.
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MOTION: Weitzel moved to approve the shed addition to a barn at 718 Summit Street, as
proposed. Zimmer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
721 Rundell Street. McCafferty referred to the site plan and described the application to demolish
an existing garage and construct a new garage. She said the garage has never been on a slab
and sits right on the ground and is therefore rotting at the base.
McCafferty said the owners would like to demolish the existing garage and then build a new two-
car garage. She referred to elevations that she had drawn. McCafferty said the owners propose a
24 by 24 dimension, and she recommends 22 by 22 if there is a double door and 24 by 24 if two
single doors are used.
Ahern said she does not plan to tear the old garage down. McCafferty said that a demolition
permit would not be needed in that case. Ahern said that the doors would face the south and face
the old garage.
McCafferty said this is a non-contributing property, and the house has been substantially altered
from the original. She said that the other two items with this proposal include a deck on the back,
to be about 25 feet long. McCafferty she has recommended to the contractor a more traditional
style porch and railing. She said that when the addition was put on the back of the house, a door
was put on the second floor, and the owners would also like to construct exit stairs up to that
door.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve the construction of a two-car garage, a deck, and a
stairway to the second floor of the house at 721 Rundell Street. Smothers seconded the
motion.
McCallum asked if this might present a zoning issue. McCafferty said the Commission's approval
does not guarantee that the project meets zoning, but if it does, the garage would have
Commission approval. She said this would also have to be approved by Housing Inspection
Services.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
1632 Center Avenue. McCafferty said this is an application to change the front entry to the Moffitt
House at the corner of Center Avenue and ih Avenue. She said the owners are renovating the
house, which is a contributing property.
McCafferty said the house has aluminum siding and soffits. She said Molly Naumann's survey of
the house states that it has been changed substantially from its original form. McCafferty said she
looked at the house, and it appears to her that the only change is in the siding.
McCafferty stated that the owners currently enter from the side of the entrance porch but would
like to change that to enter from the front and on either side have siding to make it solid and more
of a vestibule rather than an open porch. McCafferty said the owners also want to put a concrete
stoop in front and would like to have the entrance face the street that the house is addressed on.
McCafferty said that although this request does not seem unreasonable, her concern is that this
and the chimney are really the only significant architectural features of the house; otherwise the
rest of the house is pretty simple. She said her question is how much change should be allowed
on this one significant feature. McCafferty said one thought was that the windows should be
added to the sides of the entry, rather than having them solid, to maintain the transparency
through the entry. She stated that the guidelines discourage removing historic material, and this
would remove some historic stucco.
Barb Pressler said this would warm the house up and make it look a lot better. She said that right
now there are not real windows; the openings are covered with Plexiglas and the screen door is
homemade.
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McCallum asked if the entire house was stucco at one time, and McCafferty said she did not
believe so. Weitzel said he believed that the porch was probably open at one time. He asked the
owners if they would be amenable to the windows to be added on the side. McCafferty said the
owners could put windows on just one side. Weitzel said his concern is maintaining the flow-
through of the porch.
Smothers said she did not have a problem with the change in the door access. Smothers said
that she would just like to see the owners keep the shape and form of the porch the way it was
supposed to be without taking away from it too much.
Ponto said he agreed and had the general feeling that as a porch, there should be glass or
openings on the two sides as well as the front. He said that would maintain the feeling of it being
a porch.
Maharry asked if the front stucco appears to have been added on after the original construction.
Smothers replied that she believes the stucco was added on later. Weitzel said that Moffitt
typically used exposed brick on his brickwork.
Maharry said that the plans call for the enclosure of the porch and replacement of the door with a
wider door. Barb Pressler said she would like to use a full glass, screened, six-panel door. She
said the current door is 32 inches, and they would like to install a 36-inch door.
Gunn asked what the owners plan for where the door is to be taken out. Barb Pressler said she
would like to put in siding and use siding to fill in the window on the west side. Barb Pressler said
she is not opposed to windows on the sides.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve moving the door to the front of the porch and installing
windows at the sides of the porch at 1632 Center Street. Gunn seconded the motion.
McCafferty suggested double hung windows to match those on the house. Weitzel said he was
concerned about altering the main feature of the house. He said, however, that it probably was
brick at one time. Weitzel said that if this was originally brick, it would be hard to restore with the
stucco on it.
Maharry said he really believes that the door should be on the side, and he therefore opposes the
plan. Maharry said the original intent was to have it on the side. Zimmer said that originally the
porch was all open. Barb Pressler said that someone did enclose it, so now it is not original
anyway.
The motion failed. with Gunn. Ponto. and Smothers votina in favor.
McCafferty asked if better drawings would alter the opinions of those opposed to the project.
McCallum said he did understand the owners' need to close this in for functional reasons. Weitzel
said he would like to know what the original porch looked like. McCafferty stated that Sanborn's
would have a footprint of the house, which would indicate whether there was originally a porch
there.
McCafferty said she would do more exploration to resolve some of the Commission's questions.
Maharry said he believes the issues are resolvable. Gunn said this was not denied because the
Commission wants the owners to leave this as it is, but because the Commission cannot tell what
it will look like at this point. He said this is a project that will sink or fail with the details.
McCafferty said the Commission needs more exploratory information, and she would go to the
property and look more closely at the porch and do some more precise drawings. Zimmer said
she would be happy to have the owners take out the Plexiglas and thought that it could be done
while still preserving the flavor of the porch. She said the proposal just lacks the right visuals and
understanding. Zimmer said she would also like to know more about what the windows will look
like. McCafferty said she would work together with the Presslers to iron out the details.
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Smothers suggested that Commission members visit the site. McCafferty commented that a
meeting cannot be held at the site, because the meetings must be held in a public place. Maharry
said that the Commission would have a special meeting to review any changes to this plan next
Thursday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m.
542 Clark Street. McCafferty said this is an application for an addition to a contributing property in
the Clark Street Conservation District. She said that the existing house is a Dutch colonial built
sometime between 1910 and 1920.
McCafferty said the applicants propose to expand the footprint of the house. She said the addition
would be on the rear of the house, and it would have a faux gambrel roof that would be
perpendicular to the existing gambrel roof. McCafferty said that all the proposed materials would
match the existing house materials. She said the detail of the crown molding, etc. would match
the existing.
McCafferty said her one concern relative to the guidelines is that there would be no distinction
between the original and the new. She said that typically the guidelines recommend that an
addition be set in from the side lines for the purpose of distinguishing the original form to ensure
that the addition is not visually confused with the old house.
McCafferty said she has discussed some solutions with the designer, Katie, and the simplest
would be to just use some vertical boards to define the edge of the old house. McCafferty said
another option would be to make the addition a little bit wider and then add a recess between the
addition and house.
Katie asked if she could just make the room one foot bigger and if the break has to go all the way
up two stories. McCafferty said the issue is that if it goes all the way up to the second floor
coming out wider, the pitch of the roof will have to be changed to keep it below the gable.
Katie said the other side of the house definitely shows that this would be an addition. Weitzel
agreed that the Commission has to look at the fact that, traditionally, an addition would always be
a much smaller component of the house. He said people are now putting on big additions, and
concern arises because there is no precedent for that. Weitzel said the Commission has to
decide how to define that and how to make it appropriate. He said there is the aesthetic of what
looks good and what makes it historic; there are always competing issues.
Katie said the owners don't mind doing some sort of distinction. She said that with what they are
doing on the inside, the proposal would make this as small as they want it to be; they don't want
to sacrifice any more space.
Weitzel asked which option of those proposed by staff that the owner would prefer. Heggen said
she does not want to lose any space, so she would lean toward doing some sort of vertical mark
on the exterior. Katie asked if the vertical marking should go through both stories. Weitzel asked if
the house is sided in wood. Heggen said the house has the original wood shingle siding.
Gunn suggested that a vertical recess in the siding be 18 inches wide and six inches deep. Ponto
said he would be willing to accept a vertical board up to the eave to set off the addition. Weitzel
stated that he would like to see at least a vertical board to separate the new from the original.
McCafferty said that one other issue concerns the screened porch. Katie said she liked
McCafferty's drawings but said she would like to move the door off to the corner to make better
use of the space. Katie asked if there could be brick underneath instead of lattice, and McCafferty
said that would be acceptable. McCafferty said she has recommended larger, square columns of
about 10 inches to be made of wood or fiber cement board. Katie said she did not have a problem
with that.
MOTION: Weitzel moved to recommend an addition and a screened porch to the house at
542 Clark Street with the modifications that the porch have the details as suggested by
staff but with the door in the original location and brick instead of skirting and with a
vertical defining marker of a recess or board running to the second floor eave between the
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addition and the house. McCallum seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-
2·
Northside Historic Districts.
Gilbert-Linn Street District. Maharry said the Commission held its meeting regarding the NRHP
districts. He said the next step for the local district is for the Commission to discuss boundaries.
Maharry said the City Council is on record as saying that it does not want commercial districts in
a local district. McCafferty said there is also direction from the City Council to proceed with the
local district.
McCafferty showed a map of the Gilbert-Linn Street District without the commercial properties.
Maharry said the map was redrawn after public hearing to exclude the commercial properties.
Maharry recommended extending the Gilbert Street District north to Church Street. He distributed
site surveys of the homes in the 500 block of North Gilbert Street on both sides of the street.
Maharry said he felt that the contributing structures continue up to Church Street. He said the
properties north of Church Street, however, really do not contribute at all. McCafferty stated that
the context has been cut back with the removal of the commercial properties, particularly the
buildings made of stone and those associated with the military road.
Gunn said that he had no problem with the adjustments. Weitzel said he would be amenable to
the suggested boundary change. McCafferty said the Commission can propose the boundaries
but will not be recommending them until after the public hearing.
Gunn said the Northside Neighborhood guidelines have already been written. He said they were
written with the area north of the commercial area and west of Goosetown in mind. Maharry said
the guidelines will therefore be presented at the public hearing.
MOTION: Gunn moved to present the boundaries of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street local
historic district as delineated on the amended map to extend the district along Gilbert
Street north to Church Street on both sides of the street. McCallum seconded the motion.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
Maharry said the Commission would hold a public hearing on the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street
local district on September 9th.
Ronalds Street Extension of the Brown Street District. McCafferty showed a map of the proposed
district and added that all of the property is residentially zoned.
MOTION: Ponto moved to present the boundaries of the proposed Ronalds Street
Extension of the Brown Street District as shown on the map presented by staff. Weitzel
seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
Proposed Jefferson Street District. McCafferty said that this is a mixed zone district. She stated
that there is some CB-2 zoning and the rest is zoned RIO, residential office, with the exception of
the property at 325 Jefferson Street, which is zoned P, Public, as it is a University property.
Weitzel said he assumed the City Council's wish to exclude CB-2 does not apply here. Maharry
said that City Council did not discuss this district, because there has not been any opposition to
the district. Weitzel said he would like to see a buffer around the Bostick Guest House and would
like to include the CB-2 zoned properties to the north.
Brennan asked why the Newman Center was included within the boundaries. He said the
Secretary of the Interior regulations state that properties owned by religious institutions are not
considered eligible unless they are an integral part of the district. Brennan said that comes from
36 CFR 60.4. Maharry said that area is already has already been approved by SNRC and has
been sent to the National Park Service for listing.
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McCafferty said she will ask Marlys Svendsen about her reasons for including the Newman
Center. She said the national district nomination did go through the State, as the federal agent,
and then on to the National Park Service. McCafferty reiterated that the national and local districts
do not have to correspond.
Gunn said the ordinance for local districts does not bind the Commission to the national
standards in any way. McCafferty stated that there still has to be the justification to say that the
district meets the criteria of State Code, which is very similar to the National Register.
MOTION: Ponto moved to present the boundaries of the proposed Jefferson Street District
as presented. Weitzel seconded the motion.
Regarding the guidelines for the district, Gunn said this district is obviously not homogenous. He
said that areas west of Linn Street could use the Secretary of the Interior Standards, and the area
east of Linn Street could use the Northside guidelines. Gunn said as he looks further at this,
however, it is difficult to call this a neighborhood at all because of the mixed architecture. He said
it does not seem right to use two different sets of guidelines; therefore he would recommend
using the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the entire district, as is done with the Woodlawn.
Gunn added that with the different zones, it might also be beneficial to use the Secretary of the
Interior Standards, because there is a lot more flexibility.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Weitzel moved to recommend the adoption of the Secretary of the Interior
Standards for use as guidelines in the proposed Jefferson Street Local Historic District.
Zimmer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Gunn moved to recommend the adoption of the North Side Neighborhood
District Guidelines for the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street Local Historic District and for the
proposed Ronalds Street Extension of the Brown Street Local Historic District. Zimmer
seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
Historic Overlav Zone Ordinance.
McCafferty said the City staff is rewriting the City's development code. She referred to staff's
proposal for the historic and conservation overlay zone portion of the code. McCafferty said the
Legal Department has cleaned up the language, maps of the districts have been added, and a list
of landmark properties has been included.
McCafferty said that there have been two substantive changes. She said the first change involves
the provision for economic hardship. McCafferty said this is intended to be a relief valve and is
not to be confused with financial hardship. She said the criteria for economic hardship is similar to
those required for a variance, and therefore there is a very high standard.
McCafferty said the second substantive change involves prevention of demolition by neglect. She
stated that in the Housing Code there is currently a very detailed list of what property owners
need to do to maintain their property. She said the list she had proposed was not as
comprehensive as what was already in the Housing Code. McCafferty stated that this will
reinforce the provisions of the Housing Code to make it more evident in its application to historic
preservation. She said the provision is already in the Code; the only change is that this would
now apply to commercial properties in a district. McCafferty asked Commission members to look
over the proposed changes.
MOTION: Weitzel moved to defer consideration of the proposed historic overlay zone
ordinance to a future Commission meeting. Zimmer seconded the motion. The motion
carried on a vote of 7-0.
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July 22, 2004.
Ponto said he had typographical corrections to submit.
MOTION: Weitzel moved to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2004 Historic Preservation
Commission meeting, subject to typographical corrections. Ponto seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
Auqust 10, 2004.
Ponto stated that on pages 8 and 10, the minutes should indicate that this was public discussion
of a local district and not a public hearing. He said he also had a typographical correction to
submit.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2004 Historic Preservation
Commission meeting, as amended. Weitzel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of
7-0.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION:
Historic Review Survev. McCafferty pointed out that question number seven in the survey should
come right after question number two. The consensus of the Commission was to change the
wording of question number three to read, "If your application required review by the full
Commission, did you attend the meeting?"
Certificates of No Material Effect. McCafferty said that the Chair and staff approved one certificate
in which the project used a product called tindura, which is a composite with plastic composite
material. She showed a sample of the product to the Commission.
Ponto asked if a letter was sent to the State regarding a change in boundaries for the proposed
Gilbert-Linn Street District after the last meeting. McCafferty responded that Svendsen is
preparing a report to explain why the Commission recommended that the commercial properties
be removed. She said that Svendsen is preparing a new nomination without the commercial
properties and with the context changes.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
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Attendance Record
2004
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J. Enloe 3/29/06 NM OlE X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M. Gunn 3/29/07 NM OlE OlE X OlE OlE X X X X 0 X X X
M. Maharrv 3/29/05 NM X X X X X X X X X X X X X
M. McCallum 3/29/06 NM X X X X X X X X X X X X X
J. Ponto 3/29/07 NM X X X X X X X OlE X X X X X
P. SueDDel 3/29/06 NM OlE OlE X X X X X X 0 X 0 -- -- -- --
T. Weitzel 3/29/05 NM X X X X OlE X OlE X X X X X X
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0 = Absent
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NM = No Meeting
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Subject to Approval
AUGUST 24, 2004
RECREATION CENTER - MEETING ROOM B
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brooks, Beth Koppes, Ann Freerks, Don Anciaux, Dean Shannon
MEMBERS ABSENT: Benjamin Chait, Jerry Hansen
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Mitch Behr
CALL TO ORDER: Anciaux called the meeting to order at 6:37 pm.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON AGENDA:
None
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Recommend approval by a vote 5-0, REZ04-00020, an application submitted by Idyllwild Development II
for a rezoning to amend the Planned Development Housing Plan (OPDH) for Idyllwild Condominiums, a
20.8-acre development located at North Dubuque Street and Foster Road, subject to staff approval of
construction drawings, grading and erosion control plans and stormwater storage calculations approved
by Public Works and the detail for the emergency access by a Knox lock rapid-entry-system be shown on
the plan prior to Council consideration of the application.
REZONING ITEM:
REZ04-00020, discussion of an application submitted by Idyllwild Development II for a rezoning to amend
the Planned Development Housing Plan (OPDH) for Idyllwild Condominiums, a 20.8-acre development
located at North Dubuque Street and Foster Road.
Miklo said the Idyllwild development plan was approved in 1992 as part of a rezoning of the property. As
a planned development, there was a very specific plan which outlined the number of units, location on the
site, how they were to be landscaped, and how parking was to be provided. The original plan allowed for
26 buildings (104 units total). To date approximately two-thirds of those units have been constructed in
the western part of the development. During the past 11 years Staff have administratively approved minor
changes to the approved PDH plan, a provision in the Zoning Code allows that. Once previously Staff had
brought this to the Commission and there was a concurrence that the nature of the proposed changes
were acceptable and didn't require review before the Commission. Over the years the changes have
become more and more significant; there are some proposed additional changes in addition to just
changing the footprint size of the proposed buildings. Miklo said Staff feels it is now time to bring this
before the Commission to make those changes that have already been done official as well as
considering the proposed changes.
The proposed changes to the zoning plan are in four different areas: 1) to approve building footprints,
which differ from those approved as part of the original PDH plan, 2) relocate the trail shown on the
original PDH plan behind buildings 12, 13, 14, and 6, 3) revise the landscaping plan to illustrate what has
actually been planted to date and to provide a plan for future landscaping to be completed with the new
buildings, 4) remove the off street parking spaces from Pentire Circle and 5) document the changes to
easements necessary to accommodate the new building placements and other changes to the plan.
. The original plan called for 4-units per building, approximately 50% were to have one-car garages, the
remainder 2-car garages. Many of the units in the original development were stacked flats -one unit was
located on the ground floor and the secònd unit or a part of it would be located above it on the second
floor. The developer had indicated difficulty in marketing the stacked flat units and one-car garage units.
Buyers expressed a preference for units that did not have another dwelling above them or that had a 2-
car garage. Many of the changes previously approved administratively by staff and the proposed plan
include 2-car garages in all of the units. As such, the building footprints are larger than the previous plan.
The new plan does not include any stacked flats so the proposed units take up more room than the
original plan. Miklo showed an overlay of the proposed changes over the original footprints to
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demonstrate the difference in building footprint size and shape. All of the proposed building designs are
either one story units or townhouse units.
The actual number of units will not change. It will still be 104-units in 26 buildings but the actual amount of
green space as a result of the larger buildings will change somewhat. Staff felt the character of the
development also might change as a result of that. It is Staff's view that the change and the reduction of
green space must be weighed against the benefits of having more marketable and more accessible units.
One-half of the proposed units would be two-story and one-half would be one story - more accessible to
elderly persons or persons with disabilities. Staff feels that the 2-car garages more likely reflect the actual
demand for covered parking spaces than the 1-car garages approved in 1992. Even though the proposed
plan contains less open space than the 1992 plan, the proposal meets or exceeds minimum set backs
from public streets and separation between buildings as required by the Zoning Code. Miklo said in Staff's
view although the reduction in open space will change the character of the development, the revised plan
meets minimum Zoning Code standards and Staff feels it is acceptable, it would be a fair trade off.
When the original plan was approved, rather than having sidewalks on all the streets there was a plan for
a sidewalk on the main street, Idyllwild Drive and an internal circulation system. Now that some buildings
have been built and occupied, the residents have expressed a concern about the pathway being too close
to their units, back decks/screened porches and the invasion of privacy that might result. The new
proposal includes a walk-way to be provided to connect the sidewalk on Idyllwild Drive to Foster Road.
The revised plan also proposes the elimination of the sidewalk adjacent to buildings 12, 13, 14 and 6 and
the addition of a sidewalk along Trevose Place connecting Foster Road. The purpose of the sidewalk is
for the persons who reside in the development and not necessarily a public sidewalk for persons in the
larger city to use. The revised walkway location will provide a link to the Iowa River Corridor Trail which is
located on Foster Road just to the west of Idyllwild. Staff feel the proposed sidewalk changes would be an
improvement.
The original plan included a specific plan for landscaping, much of which has been planted according to
the plan. Some areas include fewer trees and shrubs than proposed while other areas include more trees
and shrubs than originally required. Miklo said although the proposed plan varies from what was originally
approved, in Staffs view there was adequate landscaping in the development and they would endorse
the changes. It was noted in the Staff Report that additional landscaping was requested in the cul-de-sac
bulbs and along some private streets. The original plan had shown tree-lined streets, the revised plan had
left some of those trees off. A revised plan, passed out at the beginning of the meeting, showed trees in
those locations. With the addition of those new trees, Staff would endorse the landscaping plan.
Miklo said another issue with the landscaping plan was the area between Taft Speedway and the
stormwater pond. With the new plan, a construction easement would be acquired along Taft Speedway
which would be necessary because at some point in the future if the City were to improve Taft Speedway
they would need access to that land for grading and sidewalk installation. Initially Staff felt it would not be
wise to plant trees there and then remove them, so they had requested that the applicant pay the City the
cost of planting the trees. The City could plant the trees when Taft Speedway is reconstructed. In the
latest revised plan, the applicant had shown planting River Birch trees between the easement and the top
of the stormwater pond which Staff felt would be appropriate for a wet area like this. They were no longer
requesting that the applicant pay for the planting of ten trees.
The original PDH plan required 16 parking spaces within the center of Pentire Circle and two additional
parking spaces in most of the other circles. A number a residents had expressed concern about the
number of parking spaces in Pentire Circle. Staff had also received a number of e-mails and phone calls
supporting the change to remove those parking spaces. Staff felt it would be appropriate to remove the
spaces that were shown on the original plan. With the addition of the 2-car garages and driveway
configuration Staff felt there would be adequate parking; more than required for most developments. Staff
agreed with the residents who felt that the addition of the paving would detract from the aesthetics of
Pentire Circle and the other cul-de-sac bulbs.
The pond was being reconfigured in some areas. The pond was being made smaller in one area and
deeper in other areas to compensate for it. Staff felt the actual stormwater capacity of the pond should not
change and should still be adequate for the physical size of the pond which would change slightly. There
were some erosion control problems with the current pond. Miklo said regardless of the City's actions on
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the proposed rezoning, the developer was responsible for and would have to repair the erosion control
problems. The easements were being corrected to show the proposed reconfigurations.
Three deficiencies were listed in the Staff Report. The first two had been taken care of. The third was
regarding the detail on the plan for an emergency entrance. Because there was only one entrance to the
development, the Fire Marshall had requested an emergency access point be installed with a locked gate
so it would not be conducive to through traffic. The detail needed to be located on the plan.
Miklo said Staff recommended approval of REZ04-00020, a rezoning to amend a Planned Development
Housing Overlay (PDH-8) for Idyllwild Condominiums subject to approval of construction drawings,
grading and erosion control plans and stormwater storage calculations approved by Public Works and the
detail for the emergency access by a Knox lock rapid-entry-system be shown on the plan prior to Council
consideration of the application.
Freerks asked about open space percentage(s). Miklo said it met minimum requirements. She also asked
about the plantings noting that the new drawing indicated quite a few fewer. Miklo said there were at least
an equal number of trees but they were dispersed differently.
Public discussion was opened.
Peter J. Gardner, Meardon, Sueppel, Downer Law Firm, said subject to the recommendations already
mentioned by Staff and the answering of additional questions, Idyllwild II requested a vote be taken at this
meeting.
Joseph Coates, 13 Pentire Circle, asked Staff to talk about the impact of the easements on the future
maintenance costs and insurance issues related to the Association taking care of it in the future. Coates
asked for an explanation regarding the hatched area on the corner of large condo - if there was a large
flood would that building become damaged and did it lead into the flood zone. Miklo indicated which area
of the pond would be filled and no longer would be under water. He said it would be necessary to amend
the easement to remove that part of the pond in order to build the building as it was being proposed. One
thing that needed to be verified with City engineers was that the pond would have adequate storage for
the proposed plan and would not result in flooding or water damage. The easement didn't necessarily
correspond with the edge of the pond.
Coates said he didn't understand the argument that adding 2-car garages would make bigger buildings.
His building had a 2-car garage and was the smallest building in the complex. Miklo said some of the new
buildings in the complex would be basically modeled after his building. Other buildings would be the same
model as building #18 which was recently constructed. It was not only the addition of the 2-car garage but
that there would be no stacked flats, the two end units would all be one floor.
Coates said it was very good that the developer proposed to created separate units without floors on top
of other units. It would make for more privacy. He lived in a two-story separate unit and didn't hear any
noise; the sound insulation used between the two units was excellent.
Public discussion was closed.
Koppes asked if there would be on-street parking. Miklo said technically, no. They were 22-foot wide
private streets. Off-street parking areas were provided by the garages and the parking pads where
vehicles could turn around or park on. There would be 400+ parking spaces provided for the 104 units;
City code generally required only 2 parking spaces per unit.
Motion: Brooks made a motion to approve REZ04-00020 with the subject to conditions as detailed by
Staff in their presentation and in Staff's Report. Shannon seconded the motion.
Freerks said she felt the proposed changes made the units more marketable and accessible. She liked
the idea of making a plan to match what would actually be built as opposed to letting it drift.
Shannon said he had always liked the neighborhood, it seemed like a very nice development.
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Anciaux said based on audience member interactions, it seemed like a very friendly neighborhood. He
liked the accessibility of the new units and the marketability of the 2-car garages.
The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
OTHER:
None
CONSIDERATION OF THE AUGUST 5. 2004 MINUTES:
Motion: Freerks made a motion to approve the minutes as typed and corrected. Brooks seconded the
motion. The motion Dassed on a vote of 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Brooks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Koppes seconded the motion. The motion
passed on a vote of 5-0.
Elizabeth Koppes, Secretary
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PRELIMINARY
Subject to Approval
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brooks, Dean Shannon, Don Anciaux, Beth Koppes, Benjamin Chait
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Ann Freerks
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jerry Hansen
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Mitch Behr
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Recommended approval, by a vote of 5-0, SUB04-00022 a preliminary and final plat of Scott's
Fifth Subdivision, a 3.15 acre, 2-lot commercial subdivision located west of Naples Avenue, south
of Highway 1 subject to approval of legal papers by Staff prior to City Council consideration.
Recommended approval, by a vote of 5-0, SUB04-00024, a preliminary plat of Windsor Ridge
Party Twenty One, an 11.16 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision located at E. Court Street and Taft
Avenue.
Recommended approval, by a vote of 5-0, SUB04-00026, a final plat of a resubdivision of Lot 77
of Walden Wood Part 6, a 2.19 acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located at the north end of
Jensen Street subject to staff approval of legal papers and construction plans prior to Council
consideration.
CALL TO ORDER: Anciaux called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON AGENDA:
None
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS:
SUB04-00022, discussion of an application submitted by Randy Miller for a preliminary and final
plat of Scott's Fifth Subdivision, a 3.15 acre, 2-lot commercial subdivision located west of Naples
Avenue, south of Highway 1.
Miklo presented staff report. The property is located just to the west of Naples on the south side of
Highway One; City limits are just to the east of it. The area was developed prior to Escort Lane
and the WB Development being annexed to the City. If this were a new development, Staff's
position would be that it should be annexed and should comply with City requirements. Because it
was already in. place and was simply a proposal to divide an existing lot into two lots, Staff
recommended approval.
The property contains two existing buildings. Miklo said the applicant desires to divide the property
into two parcels and sell it as two different properties. Lot one will have one driveway onto Naples
Avenue. Lot two will have its own driveway. An access easement will provides access to the
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loading dock. Staff recommended approval of SUB04-00022 subject to approval of legal papers
prior to City Council consideration.
Public discussion was opened.
Glenn Meisner, MMS Consultants, said he was present to answer any questions the Commission
might have.
Public discussion was closed.
Motion: Shannon made a motion to approve SUB04-00022, a preliminary and final plat of Scott's
Fifth Subdivision, a 3.15 acre, 2-lot commercial subdivision located west of Naples Avenue, south
of Highway 1, subject to approval of legal papers by Staff prior to City Council consideration.
Koppes seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SUB04-00024, discussion of an application submitted by Arlington Development for a preliminary
plat of Windsor Ridge Party Twenty One, an 11.16 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision located at
East Court Street and Taft Avenue.
Miklo presented staff report. He indicated where Court Street currently ended on a city map. Taft
Avenue is a county road on the eastern boundary. The property was annexed into the city in 1993
and zoned RS-5. In 1995 a portion was rezoned to RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family; a portion
zoned CN-1, Neighborhood Commercial; and a portion was zoned OPDH-8. The property is also
subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement that Staff would approve a site plan for the RM-12
section showing that it complied with the Northeast District Plan. That would need to be done prior
to any construction activity on this site.
The subdivision includes two lots, Lot 1 on the west side and Lot 2 at the corner of Court Street
and Taft Avenue. Because Court Street is not in place, the developer would be required to
construct it in order to allow the development of this property unless they chose to wait until the
City installed Court Street. That item currently is not in a Capital Improvements program. The
intersection of Taft Avenue and Court Street would also have to be graded out to the eventual
elevation of Taft Avenue which the City will build at a later date. Normally the developer would be
required to install a sidewalk along Taft Avenue. Because that is going to be constructed at a later
date, as in similar situations, the City is asking the developer to pay for the sidewalk upfront and
the City will install it with the actual construction of the street.
The subdivision design includes Huntington Drive that will extend to the north into the RS-5
property and eventually connect back to Taft Avenue to provide secondary access. A new plan
which corrected the previously noted deficiencies had been received by Staff so they
recommended approval of SUB04-00024.
Shannon asked if the developer had acknowledged that they were willing to pave Court Street.
Miklo said they had not voiced an objection. The developer had the choice of waiting until the City
constructed the street, they could lobby the Council to put it in a Capital Improvements program or
they could construct it themselves.
Public discussion was opened. There was none. Public discussion was closed.
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Motion: Brooks made a motion to approve SUB04-00024, an application submitted by Arlington
Development for a preliminary plat of Windsor Ridge Party Twenty One, an 11.16-acre, 2-lot
residential subdivision located at E. Court Street and Taft Avenue. Shannon seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SUB04-00026, discussion of an application submitted by Southgate Development for a final plat of
a resubdivision of Lot 77 of Walden Wood Part 6, a 2.19-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located
at the north end of Jensen Street.
Miklo said the Commission had recently recommended approval of a rezoning of this to OPDH-8
and approval of a preliminary plat and OPDH Plan. That recommendation was recently approved
by the City Council, the applicant was now seeking final approval. The final plat as submitted
complied with what was shown on the preliminary plat and met City requirements. An open space
area would be dedicated to the City and there would also be a trail. The City was working on
installing a pedestrian bridge over Willow Creek and the storm water detention basin to connect the
trail to the Willow Creek Trail on the north side of the creek. Staff recommended approval of
SUB04-00026 subject to Staffs approval of construction drawings and legal papers prior to City
Council consideration.
Public discussion was opened. There was none. Public discussion was closed.
Motion: Koppes made a motion to approve SUB04-00026, a final plat of a resubdivision of Lot 77
of Walden Wood Part 6, a 2.19-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located at the north end of
Jensen Street subject to staff approval of legal papers and construction plans prior to Council
consideration. Chait seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
OTHER:
Discussion of a request submitted by Iowa State Bank and Trust Company to amend the Zoning
Ordinance, Article 0, Sign Regulations, to permit "Changeable Copy/Electronic Message Signs."
Miklo said currently the only electronic changeable copy signs permitted by the Sign Ordinance
were time and temperature signs. The other changeable copy signs allowed are the kind that gas
stations use, manually changing the sign to announce the price of gas or specials. Iowa State
Bank and Trust had requested that electronic changeable message signs be allowed so that the
message could be electronically changed. Miklo said the Commission had two decisions to make:
1) If they would like to proceed or not; 2) If the Commission wished to proceed with studying to
make such an amendment, the timeframe to do so such as right away, the next few meetings or
put it in with the rest of the Code re-write. They had already reviewed the Sign Ordinance section
of the Code so it would go at the bottom of the list and would come back before the Commission
with everything else in late fall.
Koppes asked for a clarification as to what could currently be electronically changed on a sign.
Miklo said time and temperature could be changed electronically, but not a message.
Public discussion was opened.
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Dan Black, Iowa State Bank and Trust Company, said they were in the process of a significant
renovation at the Keokuk Street branch. Looking at their whole project, they'd decided they wished
to pursue this. They felt the Code was very antiquated in that it allowed changeable signs with the
suction cups, with current technology it would be a logical step to allow the electronic messaging.
alack said in discussion with some City Staff, Staff were very opposed tó animation or flashing
signs. He said it would not be a big leap in terms of signage other than just in terms of how you
were allowed to change it. They felt it would be a step into the twenty-first century and wished to
see it done.
The bank was in the process of designing their monument sign now which this would be a part of
so they wished to see a decision made as soon as possible. Black said at the suggestion of Staff,
they had included some language on Code definition, but it was nothing firm. He'd had a
conversation with a couple sign companies and drafted the Code Definition of Changeable Copy
Sign / E/ectronic Message Sign that had been in the information packet. It was a raw definition.
Shannon asked Black if the sign companies he had visited with had any similar signs in Eastern
Iowa. Black said most of the signage that the Nespers' of the world dealt with were much more
sophisticated than this and included animation and flashing lights. Black said he didn't know if they
had just an electronic text changing sign or not.
Anciaux asked if Black foresaw the sign as just text scrolling across or would include interest rates
and CD information. Black said "yes." Anciaux asked how often the text would be changed. Black
said their proposal was for once an hour. Other persons had encouraged him to advocate for
changing it as often as a mechanical sign could be changed. There were no limitations on those
signs now, I.e.: Hills Bank on Gilbert Street and Burger King on Hwy 6. Black said he felt the sign
needed to be fresh and they needed the ability to change it, however they probably would not
change it every hour. They had simply thrown out 'one hour' as a discussion point.
Chait said he felt they should pursue it now as the bank was doing the work now. It was a
relatively little deal, he didn't think it was necessary to drag it on and wait until the Code review was
done. In malls, there were poster type signs that rolled up and rolled down to change the message
every couple of minutes. They were not flashing or animated. He felt it would be ok if the sign
changed every 15 minutes or so. Chait said what the Commission was trying to avoid with the
animation and flashing was the disruption of traffic. To embrace technology was very reasonable.
He would like to see Staff facilitate something now to help Iowa State Bank and Trust get this done
when their building was done.
Koppes said they had put off the Sign Ordinance and now they were going back and changing it. It
was a minor change, but the Commission was going away from what they'd previously discussed.
There had been some downtown merchants who'd wished to change their signs and the
Commission had told them that they were going to wait.
Miklo said the Commission would need to look at which zones should this be allowed in; which
uses they should be allowed for; how big they should be; and how often they should change.
There would be some research and time involvement by Staff.
Chait said he was not supporting the specific language, he was supporting that they do this now. If
the section which allowed Hills Bank to erect signs could be updated in the Code to something that
was electronic that was dumbed-down and not animated; to put technology into the existing
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ordinance. He said in terms of persons doing more visionary things in other zones, downtown for
example, no one had anything specific that they were trying to get done in a timely manner. That
was the difference to him.
Koppes said there had been a couple of cases where persons had signs up that were not legal so
the City had made them take the sign down. They had requested that the Commission change the
Code and the Commission had refused. It was her concern as to why the Commission was making
this special exception now. She was not for doing this right now given that there was still work to
be done on the rest of the Code rewrite.
Brooks said he agreed with Chait. As long as it was a fairly narrow adaptation of existing sign
zones, size, etc and was adapting those to an electronic format that allowed for changing text. He
hoped they'd be able to limit illustrations, animations, etc. It would move into a different century by
allowing the electronic changing of a message within the existing sign ordinance. There was an
urgency as indicated by Black as to doing this now. He didn't want have to visit the whole sign
ordinance at this time. Brooks said he hoped Staff could quickly take a look at how existing Code
could be modified to allow a message board that was already allowed by the Code to have
electronically changing text.
Anciaux, Shannon, Chait and Brooks requested Staff to take the next step and bring back
something for the Commission to consider.
Koppes asked if this would slow down the Code re-write. Miklo said yes, it would take Staffs time
to do. Koppes said that was also why she was concerned about this. She liked the signs but time
with respect to the Code was of a concern.
Black said they were very hesitant to place any type of order, they were in a bind as to how they
could complete the monument sign without some decision from the City. It would be helpful if in
the next few weeks they could get an answer. Brooks said once the Commission reviewed this
and if approved, it would have to go to Council. They could be looking at 6-weeks to two months.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Chait made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 pm. Koppes seconded the motion.
The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
Elizabeth Koppes, Secretary
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