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I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I
IP1 Tentative Future City Council Meetings and Agendas
IP2 Fiscal Year 2004 Annual Report of Boards, Commissions, and Committees
IP3 Building Permit Information September 2004
IP4 Agenda: City Council Economic Development Committee: October 12, 2004
IP5 Charter Review Commission Request for Citizen Input: October 12, 2004
IP6 Letter from Iowa City Airport Commission Chair: Iowa City Municipal Airport Update
Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors: (Amended) October 7, 2004
Letter from Jean Walker: Melrose Historic District
I PRELIMINARY DRAFT/MINUTES I
IP7 Scattered Site Housing Taskforce: September 20, 2004
IP8 Airport Commission: August 12, 2004
IP9 Airport Commission: September 9, 2004
IP10 Airport Commission: September 16, 2004
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I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS I
IP1 Future City Council Meetings and Agendas
IP2 004 Annual Report of Boards, Commissions, and C
IP3 Building Permi nformation September 2004
IP4 Agenda: City Coun '1 Economic Development Committee: ctober 12, 2004
IP5 Charter Review Comm sion Request for Citizen Input: ctober 12, 2004
IP6 Letter from Iowa City Airpo ty Municipal Airport Update
IP7 Scattered Site Housing Taskforce:
IPS Airport Commission: August 12, 2004
IP9 Airport Commission: September 9 2004
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I TENTATIVE FUTURE MEETI NGS AND AGENDAS I
· MONDAY,OCTOBER18 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Formal Council Meeting
· MONDAY,NOVEMBER1 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00P Formal Council Meeting
· THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Emma J. Harvat Hall
Veterans' Day Holiday- City 01 ices Closed
· MONDAY,NOVEMBER15 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00P Formal Council Meeting
· MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session
· TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00P Formal Council Meeting
· MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Council Work Session Cancell d
· TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00p Formal Council Meeting Cance led
Meeting dates/times/topics subject to change
FUTURE WORK SE~ SION ITEMS
Regulation of Downtown Dumpsters
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STAFF CONTACTS ...................................... ....................................................................... 1
ADJUSTMENT, BOARD OF.......................... .......................................................................2
AIRPORT COMMISSION .............................. ...............................................................,.......4
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTME NT..................................................................5
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION ............... ....................................................................... 6
ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER DVISORY BOARD ........................................ 7
APPEALS, BOARD OF ................................. ....................................................................... 8
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION .................... .......................................................................9
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ..................................................................... 10
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPM NT COMMiSSiON....................................... 12
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION .................. .....................................................................14
LIBRARY TRUSTEES, BOARD OF .............. ..................................................................... 18
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. .....................................................................20
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .... .....................................................................22
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD ........... .....................................................................27
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE ....... ..................................................................... 31
REVIEW, BOARD OF.................................... .....................................................................32
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION ................ .....................................................................33
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMiSSiON.... .....................................................................36
STAFF CONTACTS
Adjustment, Board of.."......,............,...."............".........,.... .......",.." ,Bob Miklo.........,...,...............". 356-5240
Airport Commission ....................",...,.....,. ............ .......""... .,',...........Randy Hartwig ....,.........,......... 356-5045
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment ................................ ..,..,.........Randy Hartwig .............. ......".. 356-5045
Airport Zoning Commission,....,.."...."..................".......".. ...............Randy Hartwig ,....................... 356-5045
Animal Control Advisory Board ...............,..,..................... ...............Misha Goodman .......,............. 356-5295
Appeals, Board of ..""...,.......,..................""....................... ...............Tim Hennes .............,........,..... 356-5122
Civil Service Commission ....,.......................,............,........ ......".......Sylvia Mejia ...........,..,......",....356-5026
Historic Preservation Commission ...................,............... · .....,....... .Bob Miklo.. ...................,....".".356-5240
Housing and Community Development Commission ..... ,...........".Steve Long ......................",....356-5250
Human Rights Commission .......................................,....... ...............Heather Shank ..............,........356-5022
Library Trustees, Board of ,....,..................................,........ · ........ ..... .Susan Craig......................"..., 356-5200
Parks and Recreation Commission,.................................. ...............Terry Trueblood ......................356-5110
Planning and Zoning Commission..........................,......... ,............. ,Bob Miklo...,... .....,...................356-5240
Police Citizens Review Board ,........,.............................,.... · .......,. .....Kellie Tuttle...., ........,.. .............356-5043
Public Art Advisory Committee ......................,.................. ...............Karin Franklin ..........,..............335-5232
Review, Board of... ...... .... .... ... ,. .... ...., ...... .......... ..........., ,. .... ...............Dennis Baldridge .........,...",....356-6066
Senior Center Commission ...........................................,.... ...............Linda Kopping .........,..............356-5225
Telecommunications Commission... ...... .........,.... ............. ...............Drew Shaffer .........................,356-5046
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OARD OF ADJUSTMENT
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Adjustment is empowered through Ch pter 414 of the Code of Iowa and Section
14-4B of the Iowa City Code to grant special exceptio s as provided in the Zoning Chapter and to
hear appeals to decisions made in the enforcement f the Zoning Chapter. The Board has the
authority to allow variances to the Zoning Chapter for individual properties where provisions of the
Chapter impose a unique and unnecessary hards ip on the property owner and where the
granting of a variance is not contrary to the intent of he Zoning Chapter or to the public interest.
The Board may also submit recommendations to th Planning and Zoning Commission and the
City Council regarding amendments to the Zoning hapter. The Board is a quasi-judicial body
whose decisions may be appealed to District Court.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2 04
· The Board of Adjustment met 10 times during th FY2004 and made the following decisions:
Special Exceptions: 17 approved; Variances: 1 d nied; Appeals: 2 denied
The Board's decisions in FY2003 resulted in:
· Permitting off-street parking on a lot separate f om the use served in the Medium-Density
Single-Family (RS-8) zone at 925 and 927-29 N. odge St.
· Permitting a utility substation facility in the Interi Development Office Research Park (ID-
ORP) zone, reduce the minimum lot size and odify the yard requirements, provided ten
large trees chosen from the List of Recommende Trees, as established by the City Forester,
be planted and maintained along the south and e st sides of the property.
· Establishment of an auto- and truck-oriented us in a Community Commercial zone at 1911
Broadway Street.
· Reduction of the required front setback along Sc tt Boulevard from forty feet to thirty-four feet
in the area of the balcony indicated on the submi ted site plan for a single-family home in the
Low-Density Multi-Family (RM-12) zone.
· Expansion of a Religious Institution in the Lo Density Single-Family (RS-5) zone at 15
Foster Road.
· Reduction of the side yard from 5 feet to 2 fe for property located in the Neighborhood
Conservation (RNC-12) zone located at 318 N. Linn subject to Historic Preservation staff
approval of any addition to the house.
· Reduction of the required front yard setback from 15 feet to 5 feet for an apartment building in
the Central Business Service (CB-2) zone at 512 , Dubuque Street.
· Construction of a religious institution, a Church 0 Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a reduction
of the front yard from 65 feet to 50 feet in the Lo Density Single-Family (RS-5) Zone at 570
Dublin Drive subject to general compliance wi h the submitted site plan; provision of a
landscape hedge to screen the parking areas fro adjacent residential uses; subject to staff
approval of the placement of 2 or more additio al landscape peninsulas within the parking
areas with trees being added to the landscape peninsulas; subject to the installation of a
sidewalk between Dublin Drive and West High S hool; and the term of the special exception
being for a period of 2 years.
· Permitting a utility substation facility on the ro ftop of Mercy Hospital in the Commercial
Office (CO-1) zone, at 500 Market Street.
· Permitting a school of specialized instruction for he property in the Central Business Service
(CB-2) zone, at 209 North Linn Street.
· Expansion of a commercial recreational use for roperty in the Community Commercial (CC-
2) zone, at 1605 Sycamore Street (Sycamore Ma I).
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· Establishment of an auto and truck-oriented se, a drive-through bank, and a special
exception to allow parking on a separate lot in Community Commercial (CO-1) Zone, at
1906 Keokuk Street.
· Upholding the decision of the Senior Housing Ins ector regarding the number of occupants or
number of roomers legally permitted at 428 E. Jefferson Street and denial of the appeal
submitted by Steve L. Droll.
· Expansion of a religious institution, specifically school, for property located in the Low-
Density Single-Family (RS-5) zone at 2140 Roch ster Avenue subject to 1) drainage being
directed away from adjacent property and to Riston Creek and 2) an emergency access
road or an alternative fire safety plan being appro ed by the Fire Marshall.
· Permitting a religious institution in the Comm rcial Office Zone (CO-1) at 2040 Keokuk
Street.
· Reduction of the front setback from 20 to 14 fee for the addition of a screened-porch to the
historic church building at 614 Clark Street.
· Denial of an appeal submitted by Allan L. Berg r of the written interpretation issued by the
Iowa City Zoning Code Interpretation Panel on M rch 1, 2004 finding that small animal clinics
are not allowed in the Highway Commercial Z ne (CH-1) and an appeal of the Zoning
Official's interpretation that the term "auto- and ruck-oriented use" does not apply to small
animal clinics or emergency veterinary establish ents.
· Denial of an appeal regarding the variance from t e zoning ordinance to allow 4 roomers in a
High-Density Zone (RM-44) at 622 S. Johnson St eet.
· Re-establishment of two lots of record to permit onstruction of a single-family house in the
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) z ne at 1002 Friendly Avenue, subject to the
following conditions: 1) Any single-family dwelli g constructed on the lot shall substantially
conform to the attached plans provided by the ap licant in association with the application, or
in the event that alternative plans are submitt d, such plans are subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning and Com unity Development to ensure development
that is appropriate and compatible with the surro nding neighborhood; and 2) Front setback
shall be a maximum of 25 feet; and 3) Vehicular access to the two lots shall be restricted to
the alley north of Friendly Avenue and no drivew s shall be permitted onto Friendly Avenue.
· Reduction of the required rear yard from 20 feet 0 15 feet in the Low Density Single-Family
(RS-5) zone at 604 Eastmoor Drive.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
The Board will continue to consider appeals, speci I exceptions and variances to the Zoning
Chapter as they are requested and to make reco mendations to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council regarding the Zonin Chapter.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
COMMISSION ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLlSHM NTS FROM THE PAST YEAR:
· Continued implementation of the Obstruction Mit¡ ation Grant (Stanley)
· The Commission undertook it's own Strategic Pia to outline the future direction of the Airport
· Applied for I.D.OT Vertical Infrastructure grant
· Finished the Environmental Assessment (H.R. Gr en)
· Continued work toward securing F.A.A. funding fo Runway 7/25 extension
· Continued marketing efforts for Aviation Commer e Park
· Attracted a new business-Eastern Iowa Pilots Ass . Operating out of Old United Hanger
· Hosted the Sertoma Fly-in Breakfast
COMMISSION GOALS FOR THE COMING YE R:
· Finalize funding and begin implementation of Run ay 7/25 Project
· Finish and begin implementation of Strategic Plan including new management structure
· Increase and improve coordination with City depa ments
· Increase participation on the Sertoma Fly-In Breakfast and explore add¡tional public
interaction events
· Increase interaction with Chamber, ICAD, and oth r local groups
· Increase communication with City Council
· Create a Park area at the Airport
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AIRPORT ZONING OARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
The Board did not receive any appeals, requests for xceptions or requests for variances during
the past year.
Plans for Fiscal Year 2005
The Board will respond to appeals and other requests as it receives them and will make
recommendations regarding the Zoning Ordinance.
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AIRPO T ZONING COMMISSION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
The Board did not meet in Fiscal Year 2004
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
The Commission will review zoning requests that ma impact the Iowa City Airport.
Board Members:
Mark Anderson
Mike Lehman
Brian Sponcil
Jerry Full, Chair
Robert Saunders
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ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Animal Services Advisory Board provides recom endations and advice as are required by
the 28E agreement or as may be requested by the C ty Councilor City Manager of Iowa City or
the City Councilor City Administrator of Coralville.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· Installation of roof over outdoor dog run area and ntry doors
· Replace new siding in outdoor dog areas
· Board approval of fee changes for licensing for Co alville and Iowa City
· Dogpac and city staff obtained council approval fo an off leash dog park
· License renewal forms completed
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Start using mail in license forms in Coralville and I wa City to increase license revenues
· License renewal forms to be sent on all expired lic nses to increase revenues
· Recommend operation of behavioral helpline for a optors and hold regional training
· Review ordinances and fees
· Discuss building and operational limitations.
· Evaluated volunteer program
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APPEALS, BOARD OF
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibility of the Board of Appeals as set by ity ordinance is to review the Building Code,
the Fire Code, the Plumbing Code, the Mechanical ode, and the National Electrical Code and
recommend amendments for these regulatory code ; to assist the building official in making
interpretations; to hear appeals for any person that is ggrieved by a decision of the building official
and pass judgement on that appeal; and to con ider alternate materials and methods of
construction, The Board consists of seven citizens wh live within the corporate limits of the City of
Iowa City.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· The Board heard three appeals of the building insp ctor's interpretation of the Building Code, all
three were upheld.
· The Board heard five appeals stating practical di Iculties in carrying out the provisions of the
code, two were denied and three were ruled in fav r of the appellant.
· The Board heard one request for use of an altern a material, which was approved.
· The Board held several meetings discussing and eceiving input from the public regarding the
adoption of the latest editions of the codes, which I ad to a recommendation to Council for their
adoption as amended.
· The Board held a public discussion regarding a proposal to require automatic fire sprinkler
protection in existing fraternities and sororities.
· The Board reviewed proposed amendments to the By-Laws of the Iowa City Board of Appeals,
which lead to a recommendation to Council their a proval.
· The Board reviewed the ratio requirement for journ yman to apprentice for contractors requiring
licensing, concluding the existing ratio is adequate.
· The Board reviewed and approved a testing agen to provide required testing for Fire Spinkler
Installers.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Continue to work with the Home Builders Associati n to clarify code issues.
· Continue to hear appeals, requests for varianc s and modification, requests for alternate
materials and methods of construction and request for code amendments.
· Review and prepare for adoption of the latest editi n of the electrical code.
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RVICE COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa and Section 2-111, Code of Ordinances, establish and govern
the Civil Service Commission. Three citizens who are ligible electors and residents of the city are
appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.
The Commission establishes and publishes rules elating to examinations for civil service
positions, establishes guidelines for conducting such xaminations, and certifies lists of persons
eligible for appointment to positions. The Commiss on has jurisdiction to hear appeals and
determine all matters involving the rights of employe s under civil service law and may affirm,
modify or reverse any administrative action on it merits. The Commission meets when
necessary.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
. In maintaining full compliance with Code of Iowa hapter 400, development and use of Civil
Services selection procedures continued for all covered and promotion positions on a
City-wide basis. Forty-five positions were filled fro a total of 2,355 applicants for non-Police
and non-Fire Civil Service covered positions.
. Promotional testing and interviewing was held for t e positions of Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain
and Fire Battalion Chief.
- Twenty candidates took the written exa mination for Fire Lieutenant. Fourteen
candidates participated in an assessment enter and a list of ten was certified.
- Eight candidates participated in an ass ssment center for the position of Fire
Captain and a list of eight was certified.
- Seven candidates participated in an asse sment center for the position of Battalion
Chief and a list of five was certified.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
During FY05 Commissioners will oversee an entry Ie el test for the position of Police Officer. If
new lists are needed, Commissioners will oversee th promotional process for one or more of
the following positions: Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Capt in, Fire Lieutenant, Police Captain, Police
Lieutenant and Police Sergeant.
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HISTORIC PRES RVATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The ten-member Iowa City Historic Preservation Com ission is authorized to conduct studies for
the identification and designation of local historic d stricts, conservation districts and historic
landmarks. The Commission either proceeds on its ow initiative or upon receipt of a petition from
any person, group or association.
The Commission furthers the efforts of historic preservation in the City by making
recommendations to the City Council and City comm ssions and boards on preservation issues
by encouraging the protection and enhancement of tructures, objects, or sites with historical,
architectural or cultural value; and by encouraging per ons and organizations to become involved
in preservation activities,
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is co mitted to working with other preservation
organizations to implement a strong educational rogram designed to increase Iowa City
residents' awareness and sensitivity to the cultural, rchitectural, and historical value of local
structures, neighborhoods and districts.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 200
· Completed the revised Iowa City Historic Pres rvation Handbook. The handbook was
adopted by City Council on February 3, 2004. ,
· Using a Certified Local Government Grant, prep;ed nominations to list three new historic
districts on the National Register of Historic PI ces: Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District,
Jefferson Street Historic District; and Ronalds Str~et expansion of the Brown Street Historic
District.
· Held a neighborhood meeting to determine if a colnservation district should be designated in
the Goosetown neighborhood.
· Observed National Historic Preservation Weßk with an awards program at the
Congregational Church on May 5, 2004. Tv.1enty-one awards were presented in the
categories of Stewardship, Rehabilitation, Paint rnd Exterior Finishes, and Additions/New
Construction. The program was co-sponsored i by Friends of Historic Preservation, the
Johnson County Historic Preservation Commis$ion and the Johnson County Historical
Society. Architectural historian Marlys svendset presented the nominations for the three
new historic districts in the Northside Neighborhoo and presented the awards.
· Reviewed an application for a special exception pµrsuant to the Sign Ordinance, section 14-
60-7-12 to allow a nonconforming sign, the Engle/rt Theatre marquee, based on its historic
significance. I
· Pursuant to the Historic Preservation Ordinance, ¡the Commission reviewed 35 applications
for Certificates of Appropriateness for historic ¡ landmarks and properties located in a
conservation or historic district.
7 applications for additions were approved.
19 applications for alterations were approved.
2 applications for demolition were approved,
3 applications for new construction were approved, including two garages, one single-
family house and one multifamily building,
- 7 Certificates of No Material Effect were approVed.
- 2 applications were denied.
· Held 17 regular meetings and one special meeting:
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PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Conduct annual review session for the purpose of dnsuring implementation and updating of the
1992 Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan.
· Continue to review applications for Historic Review.!
· Work with local businesses, organizations and City Council to establish financial assistance and
incentives for historic preservation,
· Recommend the adding to the Uniform Developm~nt Code ordinances for economic hardship
and demolition-by-neglect ordinance
· Continue to provide technical and design assistancE! to homeowners and contractors.
· Nominate three new local ordinance historic districts in the Northside Neighborhood; Gilbert-
Linn Street Historic District (exclusive of commertial), Jefferson Street Historic District; and
Ronalds Street expansion of the Brown Street Histþric District.
· Worked with the Melrose Neighborhood to prepare ~ nomination to list this neighborhood on the
National Register of Historic Places,
· Expand historic preservation education and public aWareness through the following projects:
- Prepare historic preservation website.
- Prepare Historic Iowa City brochures for Downtþwn, Northside, College Hill and Longfellow
neighborhoods.
- Prepare for the 2005 Historic Preservation A..yards Program and for Preservation Week
activities. I
Prepare articles for neighborhood newsletters 10Viding technical and design assistance.
Send letters to property owners, realtors, an building professionals to ensure they are
adequately informed regarding historic preserv*ion regulations.
· Continue to advise City Council, and other boarþs and commissions regarding matters of
historic preservation policy.
· Continue liaison and cooperation with the Iowa CPy City Council, Johnson County Board of
Supervisors, Iowa City/Coralville Convention and isitors Bureau, Johnson County Historical
Society, Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission, State Historical Society of Iowa,
and Friends of Historic Preservation.
References
1. City of Iowa City Code of Ordinances: 14-4C-1 to 14-4C-10, Historic Preservation Regulations;
14-6J-3 Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, and 14~6J-4 Conservation Overlay Zone.
2. Bylaws of Iowa City Historic Preservation CommissiÞn.
3, Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. ,
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HOUSING AND CO~MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
¡ COMMISSION
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) consists of nine Iowa City
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residents appointed by the City Council. They repres~nt, as nearly as possible. a cross-section of
the Iowa City population in background, ideas, geograþhic location, age and socioeconomic status.
Committee members serve for three years,
The purpose of HCDC is to advise the Council on cortnmunity needs in general and on the use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) an~ HOME Investment Partnership program
(HOME) funds from a citizen viewpoint. To ac~omplish this HCDC provides systematic
communication between citizens and policymaker~ with regard to community development
projects. The Commission's work has been primarily directed at developing, coordinating, and
reviewing the City's activities carried out in conjunctif:m with the City's Consolidated Plan (CITY
STEPS). In addition, the Commission reviews Com~unity and Economic Development Division
and Iowa City Housing Authority policies and periodiqally makes recommendations to the Council
regarding these policies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
In FY04 the City of Iowa City and its subrecipient$ expended $725,331 in CDBG funds and
$747,910 in HOME funds to assist low-moderate income persons. To ensure that community
needs are met, HCDC members monitored projects throughout the year. HCDC members also
organized the annual Iowa City Community Develo¡)ment Celebration that featured an awards
ceremony honoring outstanding CDBG and HOME paritnerships. The 2004 Celebration was held at
The Rack BBQ in Pepperwood Plaza.
The FY04 project accomplishments are as follows:
· Economic Development Fund - Englert Theatre, The Rack BBQ, Deluxe Bakery
· Land Acquisition - Shelter House was awarded funds for the purchase of land for a new facility
· Facility Rehabilitation - 4Cs was provided funds to replace windows and other minor repairs
· Facility Rehabilitation - Community Mental Health Center received funds for minor renovations
· Facility Rehabilitation -- Eagles' Flight used funds to complete the renovation of a daycare
· Facility Rehabilitation - Emma Goldman Clinic was provided funds to improve security and
make minor repairs
· Playground Improvements - HACAP received funds to upgrade facilities at a Headstart site
· Accessibility - PATV and the Conner Center used funds to install an automatic door opener
· Human Services - Free Medical Clinic used CDBG funds for case management
· Human Services - the Iowa City Community School District used funds to match another grant
to provide funds for after school programming
· Human Services - Operational funding for Elder Services, Inc., United Action for Youth and
Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse
· Human Services - Shelter House received funds fQr operational expenses
· Homeownership - Habitat for Humanity used funds to purchase land
· Affordable Rental Units - Whispering Gardens LP Was provided funds to purchase land
· Deposit Assistance Program - Shelter House used funds to support households moving into
housing or helping them maintain a residence
· Transitional Housing - HACAP used funds to purcmase two rental units for use in their program
· Transitional Housing -- Successful Living purchased a 21-unit property for its program
· Housing Rehabilitation - The City's Rehab Program provides funds to low income homeowners
· Administration - CDBG and HOME
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PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
A total of $1 ,903,983 million was allocated to 23 projects, plus aid to human service agencies,
program administration and planning for FY05. The following is a list of the FY05 projects:
· Economic Development Fund - City of Iowa City
· Neighborhood Planning and Community Building ~ Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
· Facility Construction - Wood Family Resource Center (Iowa City Community School Dist.)
· Facility Rehabilitation - United Action for Youth
· Facility Rehabilitation - Old Brick Foundation
· Facility Rehabilitation - Free Lunch Program
· Facility Rehabilitation - Domestic Violence Intervention Program
· Facility Rehabilitation - 4Cs Child Care
· Facility Rehabilitation - Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
· Operational Expenses - Compeer Program
· Case Management - Free Medical Clinic
· Shelter Coordinator - Shelter House
· Operational Expenses - Hannah's Blessing Day Care
· Youth Programs - Eagle's Flight, Inc.
· Operational Expenses - Goodwill's Wheels to Work Program
· Aid to Agencies (Operational funding) - MECCA, ESI and UAY
· Affordable Homeownership - Habitat for Humanity
· Affordable Rental Units - Blooming Garden LP
· Affordable Rental Units - Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
· Transitional Housing - Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
· Deposit Assistance Program - Shelter House
· Housing Rehabilitation Program - City of Iowa City
· Program Administration and Planning - City of Iowa City
CDBG and HOME funds were allocated in conjunctipn with the start of the City's fiscal year in
July. The HCDC advertised the availability of funds for FY05 and held four public meetings to
receive and evaluate the proposals. HCDC utilized a systematic process for guiding their funding
allocation and made their recommendations to the Ci~ Council. In addition, the City Council held
a public hearing on the Annual Action Plan and proposed allocations recommended by the HCDC
in April. Following the public hearing the City Council voted in May on the approval of the Annual
Action Plan.
The monitoring of all ongoing projects as well as FYOp projects will continue. The commission will
continue to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs, and services for
low and moderate income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs.
A series of public meetings will help the City, HCDC and others to re-write Iowa City's new
Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS) for 2006-201 O.
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HUM~N RIGHTS COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission enforces the Human Rights Ordinance, Title 2,
Iowa City Municipal Code. The Human Rights Ordinance is Iowa City's anti-discrimination
law. The law gives the Human Rights Commission staff the authority to investigate
allegations of discrimination in the areas of employment credit transactions, education,
public accommodations and housing. It is the misf;ion of the Human Rights Commission to
eradicate discrimination in Iowa City, based on age, color, creed, disability, marital status,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. In the area of housing,
discrimination based on familial status, presence or absence of dependents or public
assistance source of income is also prohibited,
The Human Rights Ordinance gives the Commission the authority to enforce the law
prohibiting discrimination. After a complaint of discrimination is filed, the Human Rights
Commission (HRC) staff investigates the allegations of discrimination. Following the
investigation, the HRC staff shall issue a recommendation of no probable cause,
probable cause or administrative closure. After reviewing the investigative summary and
HRC recommendation, the City Attorney's office makes an independent probable cause
determination. The HRC staff, upon a finding of probable cause, attempts to conciliate
an agreement between the parties to a complaint. If no agreement can be reached, the
case may proceed to public hearing.
The Commission is committed to educating the public on a variety of human rights
issues, discrimination and harassment. It works with a number of local agencies,
businesses, and the University of Iowa to facilitate educational public forums and
creatively resolve problems that arise in the community.
The Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial body composed of nine volunteer
members appointed by the City Council. Eac;h member serves a three-year term.
Appointments to the Human Rights Commission take into consideration men and women
of various racial, religious, cultural and socio-economic groups in Iowa City.
The Commission meets once each month at 7:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall in the
Civic Center. The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· Met with visitors from Russia, Brazil, Thailand, Georgia and South Korea as part of
CIVIC.
· Participated in the "Johnson County Reads One Book" project. Bel Canto, by Anne
Patchett was book selected for FY 2004.
· Attended the meetings of the League of Human Rights Agencies to discuss problems
afflicting local commissions.
· Participated in Latino Institute planning meetings.
· September 25, 20th Annual Human Rights Breakfast at the Wayne Richey Ballroom
in the IMU. Winners of the Human Rights Awards included: Len Sandler - Isabel
Turner award, Rita Offut- Individual in a Service Organization award, Thai Flavors -
Business Award, John Paul Chaisson - Rick Graf award, Gayane Torosyan -
International Award.
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· Worked with the Human Rights Education Committee, Johnson County
Neighborhood Centers, United Action for Youth, HARRT, University of Iowa, and
area schools to plan human rights projects in the community.
· On October 21, addressed Professor Hani Elkadi's students in the College of
Education regarding human rights education,
· Worked with the City Attorney's office to develop a 28E agreement with the City of
Ames.
· October 31, Ellen Ramsey Kacena and Heather Shank spoke at the Latino Institute
held at the U of I School of Social Work.
· November 1, Iowa Latino Conference held in the Iowa Memorial Union.
· International Day was held at the Iowa MemQrial Union and students from several
Iowa communities were instructed on bullying, harassment & violence.
· November 7, attended the Victory Temple Banquet and learned about minority health
care as well as the effect of diabetes on that population.
· September 29, addressed undergraduate students at the U of I School of Social
Work.
· Joined the Community Strategy Committee, Qne of three subcommittees formed
under the larger Restorative Justice Committee. The Community Strategy
Committee works to resolve problems that arise in the Southeast area of town.
· November 6, participated as a speaker and attendee at the University of Iowa's
International Day program;
· Public forum on December 10 in the Senior Center entitled, Youth Town Meeting:
Violence and Bullying. Event sponsored by Iowa City Human Rights Commission,
United Action for Youth, Johnson County/Iowa City Senior Center.
· In February 2004, the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, GLBT Task Force,
United Action for Youth and over fifty area businesses, individuals and churches
sponsored a public forum entitled, Making Owr Schools Safe for GLBT Youth took
place at the Senior Center.
· On November 24, a meeting was held between Human Rights Coordinator, Ginny
Naso, Asst. director of United Action for Youth, and Debra Wretman, Principal of
Southeast Junior High to discuss a curriculum that would address bullying, violence
and harassment at Southeast Junior High and the community at large.
· Addressed Legislative Forum, January 7,2004
· Participated in U of I Cultural Diversity Day, February 29
· March 8, International Women's Month Celebration
· Building Blocks to Employment program was held on April 20 at the vacant Video
Update Building. Professional people from a variety of areas volunteered.
· Instructed future teachers on the topic of bullying and harassment. Showed the
video, Let's Get Real.
· 1st Annual Youth Human Rights Awards ceremony was held on April 27 in Emma
Harvat Hall. Thirty-nine youth received awarcs and pins from Mayor Ernie Lehman
and Chairperson Lisa Beckmann. Approximately 170 persons were in attendance.
· Participated in annual Pride Festival & Parade, June 12.
COMPLAINT ACTIVITY
During the period from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004, thirty-five complaints were filed
with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission.
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COMPLAINTS ALLEGING ONE BASIS OF ,DISCRIMINATION
Race 9
Retaliation 1
Sexual Orientation 1
Marital Status 1
Sex 4
COMPLAINTS ALLEGING MORE THAN ONE BASIS OF DISCRIMINATION
Race & National Oriain 1
Race, Sex, Sexual Orientation 1
Sex, Sexual Orientation & Retaliation 1
Sex & Retaliation 1
Race & Disability or Perceived Disabilitv 1
Race & Aqe 1
Aqe & Sex 1
Race, Sex & Marital Status 1
Race, Color, Sex & Sexual Orientation 1
Race & Color 7
Gender Identity, Retaliation & Sexual 1
Orientation
Sex (Dreonancy) & Marital Status 1
Sex (oreanancy) & Race 1
Total Number of Complaints = 35
ANALYSIS
83% of the total number of cases filed were in the area of employment. Complaints
alleging public accommodation discrimination accounted for 5% of the total and the final
3% was in the area of housing.
As noted in the charts above, 7 of the complaints allege discrimination based on race
and color, while 9 complaints contend race was the single basis for the discriminatory
act or actions. Race is listed as a factor in 8 of the cases alleging more than one basis
of discrimination. In total, 24 of the 35 complainants believed race was the sole factor or
one of the factors that the respondent impermissibly considered prior to engaging in the
alleged discriminatory action.
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
17 No probable cause decisions;
2 Probable cause decision resulting in settlement agreement;
1 Probable cause decision with subsequent not litigation worthy determination &
Administrative closure;
1 Settlement agreement without decision on the merits;
11 Mediation agreements;
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2 Administrative closures;
Total Resolutions = 34
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Annual seminar on discrimination at The University of Iowa School of Social Work;
· Continue to work with Housing and Development Services and Housing Authority to
increase public housing apartments and houses that are accessible to persons with
disabilities;
· Continue to increase Council awareness on the shortage of housing for persons with
disabilities; including encouraging the City Council to approve housing projects that
are accessible for all, i.e. no steps entryways;
· Public forum on tenanUlandlord law;
· Continue to advertise in the Daily Iowan and other newspapers to alert the public that
housing discrimination is against the law;
· Annual Human Rights Breakfast will be held on September 23,2004, at 7:30 a.m.
· Participate in projects celebrating diversity and providing human rights education
with the Human Rights Education Committe~, i.e. movies with human rights themes,
Meet Your Neighbor projects, Building Blocks to Employment programs;
· Continue to offer forums to educate public on discrimination issues. Include other
agencies in the planning of larger public educational forums;
· Public speaking engagements on relevant human rights issues;
· Engage in surveys to determine people's perception of human rights in Iowa City;
· Speak with different groups in Iowa City to assess level of need and areas of
concern;
· Work on joint projects with the University of Iowa Human Rights Center, United
Nations Association, Iowa Division, Affirmative Action office and the College of
Education will continue.
· Develop programs for Martin Luther King holiday and International Women's month;
· Proclamations for Black History Month, Women's History Month/International
Women's Day, Fair Housing Month, and others as determined by the Commission.
· Annual Youth Human Rights Awards ceremony.
· Promote and initiate Dr. Dan Olweus's anti-bullying program in the community.
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library is a semi-autonomous body of nine persons
empowered by state law and city ordinance to act as the governing body of the library. The
Board's specific list of legal responsibilities includes: determining the goals and objectives of
the Library in order to plan and carry out library services; determining and adopting written
policies to govern all aspects of the operation of the Library; preparing an annual budget and
having exclusive control of all monies appropriated by the City Council and the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors or given to the library through gifts, bequests, contracts, grants or awards;
employing a competent staff to administer its policies and carry out its programs. The Board is
also an arm of City Government with members appointed by the City Council and its principal
operating funds approved by the City Council. The Board therefore seeks at all times to work in
harmony with City policies in all areas that do not conflict with its statutory powers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
1. Completed library building project ahead of schedule and within budget. Celebrated with a
series of grand opening events.
2. Set Strategic Planning process in motion with inclusion of planning expenses in FY05
budget.
3. Responded to City needs to reduce FY05 budget, eliminating a staff position, Park 'n Read
program and increase to the materials budget.
4. Hired a realtor to lease commercial space.
5. Monitored meetings of Johnson County Library Funding Task Force. Agreed in principle,
with conclusions of the task force.
6. Formally requested City extend time on street parking meters near library and enforce City
ordinance regarding the turnover at parking meters.
7. Posted information regarding provisions of the USA Patriot Act.
8. Supported Friends Foundation fundraising efforts with 100% Board participation in the
annual fund.
9. Welcomed and oriented two new Board members.
10. Reviewed the following policies:
Finance
Policies (awaiting City's final policy before further revisions)
Circulation
Meeting Rooms
Media Use
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Library Records
Distribution
GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005:
1. Wrap up building project, evaluate any remaining needs and allocate remaining budget.
2. Lead Library Strategic Planning process working with consultant.
3. Support and work with new Development Director.
4. Study needs for satellite library services.
5. Approve new county contract.
6. If Coralville Public Library chooses to join ICPL's automated system, approve agreement.
7. Improve Board attendance at Friends Foundation events and show 100% support by the
Board to the Annual Fund.
8. Sign leases for commercial space tenants.
9. Maintain good relations with area public libraries.
10. Monitor state and federal laws that may impact local public libraries and be informed of
changes in State Library program including Public Library Standards and Open Access.
11. Review library policies as needed.
BOARD MEMBERS
Shaner Magalhães, President
Thomas Dean
Linzee McCray
Linda Prybil
Pat Schnack
Jesse Singerman
Tom Suter
Jim Swaim
David Van Dusseldorp
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends and reviews policies, rules, regulations,
ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and cultural functions
of the City, and makes such reports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public
interest. The Commission also exercises broad responsibility for the development of parks,
recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City, including the creation and
appointment of advisory groups to make studies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· Received copies of regular monthly reports from the Parks, Forestry, CBD, Recreation and
Cemetery Divisions, providing the Commission with valuable insight into the daily operation of
each division.
· Received periodic reports from the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation.
· Received monthly reports from the Director on the progress of all-ongoing projects,
construction, etc.
· Conducted annual tour of parks and facilities.
· Recommended City Council approves Recreation Division Fees and Charges proposed for
FY05 and tentative proposals for FY06-07,
· Recommended City Council accept, in accordance with the Neighborhood Open Space
ordinance, open space in the following subdivisions: General Quarters and Sandhill Estates.
· Reviewed and prioritized the department's proposed Capital Improvement Projects for
FY2005-2008.
· Reviewed the department's proposed FY05 operating budget requests.
· Supported Riverside Theatre's proposal for Riverside Festival stage expanded concession
policy on a trial basis for alcohol.
· Continued efforts to acquire additional personnel to maintain and develop parkland, trails and
open spaces, with emphasis on a Natural Areas Specialist.
· Completion of the following projects: prairie planting portion and parking lot and trail
connections at the north end of Waterworks Prairie Park; City Park pool filtration project;
Recreation Center pool accessibility project (ramp); Recreation Center air conditioning project
(game room and gymnasium); expansion of railroad track and carnival rides in City Park;
University of Iowa Deeded Body Memorial at Oakland Cemetery; cooperative project with
Iowa City Kickers to install playground equipment at Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park;
landscaping and trail connection for Kiwanis trail at Aber Avenue; installation of new lighting
at Mercer and City Park tennis courts; asphalt overlay of two main parking lots and roadway
in City Park; irrigation and turf work around Shakespeare Festival Stage; installation of new
shelter in City Park; new bridge installed at Willow Creek Park; new playground equipment +
refurbished equipment at Pheasant Hill; rebuilt shelters at Mercer and Crandic; replaced all
tree grates as part of the Iowa Avenue revitalization; installation of new batting cage at
Mercer Park; completed the 8000th Forestry Division service request in June of 2004 since
computer system installed in May of 1995 or approximately 3,5 service requests per work day
for 9 years (this does not include routine tree trimming, storm damage work, and other duties
as assigned).
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Completion of development of Benton Hill Park.
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· Assist Boys' Baseball with rebuilding the City Park clubhouse/press box.
· Continue efforts to develop dog park on the Peninsula parkland property.
· Complete Phase I of the "Missing link Trail".
· Completion of several improvements at Mercer Park ball diamonds in cooperation with City
High School.
· Expand trail system at Waterworks Prairie Park.
· Continue partnership with Iowa City School District to construct a larger gym at Grant Wood
School.
· Pursue acquisition of S&G Materials land/lake south of Napoleon Park.
· Continue interaction with City Council and periodically schedule joint meetings regarding
issues facing the Commission and Department.
· Continue efforts to complete master plan for Parks and Recreation.
· Continue efforts to increase full-time staff in the Parks, Forestry and CBD Division.
· Continue efforts to improve the Commission's contact with the public.
· Continue and enhance activities of the Parks and Recreation Foundation.
· Continue the development of the soccer complex to address soccer needs for all age groups.
· Continue commitment to and development of trail systems.
· Determine improvements that can be made to parks with small amounts of money.
· Continue efforts to strengthen relationships with the School District and Neighborhood
Associations.
· Continue working relationship with Friends of Hickory Hill Park and other groups to improve
park facilities.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Matt Pacha, Chairperson
Craig Gustaveson, Vice-Chairperson
David Fleener
Judith Klink
Margaret Loomer
Ryan O'Leary
Nancy Ostrognai
Sarah Walz
John Westefeld
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the Zoning Commission of the City. Direct surveys and studies to be conducted and
maps, plans, or plats to be made compliant with the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning
regulations. Recommend amendments and supplements to the City Council for the
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Chapter and Subdivision Regulations. Make recommendations to
the City Council on development proposals, such as planned developments, subdivisions, street
vacations and annexations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
During FY04 the Planning and Zoning Commission held 18 formal meetings, 13 informal
meetings and 11 code rewrite workshop meetings. During the period of July 1, 2003, to June 30,
2004, the Commission made the following recommendations to the City Council:
Rezonings: 17 Recommendations for Approval
REZ03-00017 7/17/03 8.7-acre located on the west side of Foster Road, from ID-RS, Interim
Development to OSA-5, Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Single-
Family. (Oakmont Estates)
REZ03-00021 9/18/03 13,500 square feet (.30 acre) located at 512 S. Dubuque Street from
CB-2, Central Business District Service to PRM, Planned High Density
Residential.
REZ03-00022 11/6/03 .33 of an acre at 512 S. Dubuque Street from PRM, Planned High-
Density Residential Multi-Family to OSA-PRM, Sensitive Areas
Overlay/Planned High Density Residential Multi-Family.
REZ03-00020 11/20/03 119.94 acres from ID-RS, Interim Development Single-Family and ID-
RM, Interim Development Multi-Family, to OPDH-5, Planned
Development Overlay-Single-Family Residential for Sandhill Estates
located south of the Pepperwood Addition and east of S. Gilbert Street.
REZ03-00024 11/20/03 16.1-acres from RFBH, Residential Factory Built Housing, to OPDH-
12, Planned Development Housing Overlay/High Density Single-
Family, and a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan
for 78 multi-family units located on Heinz Road south of Paddock
Boulevard.
REZ03-00027 12/4/03 25.07-acre property located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and south
of Highway 1, from CH-1, Highway Commercial, to SAO/CH-1,
Sensitive Areas Overlay, and the Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for the Davis Addition.
REZ03-00028 12/18/03 1.26- acres of property from CB-5, Central Business Support zone, to
P/CB-5, Public/Central Business Support zone for the east half of
Block 102 except the 301 South Dubuque Street property (Court Street
Transportation Center),
REZ04-00003 3/4/04 302 and 308 S, Gilbert Street, from CB-2, Central Business Service to
RM-44, High Density Residential Multi-Family.
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REZ04-00002 3/4/04 24.1 acres of property located on South Sycamore Street east of the
South point Subdivision, from ID-RS, Interim Development Residential,
to RS-5, Low-Density Single-Family Residential.
REZ04-00007 4/15/04 35.05-acres of property located on the eastern portion of Northgate
Drive from RDP, Research Development Park, to CO-1, Office
Commercial.
REZ04-00008 5/6/04 8.07-acres from RS-8, Medium Density Single-Family Residential to
OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay-Medium Density
Single-Family Residential, and the preliminary OPDH plan for
Saddlebrook Meadows Part 1.
REZ04-00010 5/20/04 3.72-acres of property located south of Mall Drive from CC-2,
Community Commercial zone to P, Public zone (Iowa City Community
School District).
REZ04-000 11 5/20/04 10 acres at 2460 S. Gilbert Street, from ID-RM/OHP, Interim
Development Multifamily/Historic Preservation Overlay, to ID-RS/OHP,
Interim Development Single Family/Historic Preservation Overlay
(McCollister Farmstead).
REZ04-00014 6/3/04 An amended Planned Development Housing Plan of Village Green
Part XX, a 5.84-acre, two-lot, 19 dwelling unit plan located on the
north side of Wintergreen Drive west of South Jamie Lane.
REZ04-00012 6/17/04 1.34-acres of property located at 520-522 S. Gilbert Street from CC-2,
Community Commercial zone to RM-44, High Density Multifamily
Residential zone.
REZ04-00006 6/17104 2.2 acres at the north end of Jensen Street from OPDH-12 to OPDH-8,
Planned Development Housing Overlay - Medium Density Single
Family Residential, and the preliminary OPDH-8 Plan (lot 77 of Walden
Wood part 6).
REZ04-00015 6/17/04 An amendment to the preliminary OPDH plan to allow up to 52
congregate housing units on 2,12-acres of property in the Planned
Development Housing Overlay/Medium Density Multi-Family (OPDH-
20) zone including an increase in height up to 48-feet for property
located north of Benton Street and east of George Street (Oaknoll).
Subdivisions: 6 Recommendations for Preliminary Plat Approval
SUB03-00019 7/17/03 Oakmont Estate, an 8.7-acre, 16-lot residential subdivision located on
the west side of Foster Road.
SUB02-00011 7/17/03 County Club Estates, Second Addition, a 16.65-acre, 42-lot residential
subdivision located west of Phoenix Drive and west and north of
Flagstaff Drive.
SUB03-00036 11/6/03 Wild Prairie Estates Part 5, a 25.79-acre, 35-lot subdivision located at
Wild Prairie Drive and Prairie Grass Lane,
SUB03-00028 11/20/03 Sand Hill Estates, a 146.48-acre, 379-lot subdivision located east of
Gilbert Street and south of Pepperwood Addition,
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SUB04-00005 3/4/04 General Quarters subdivision, an approximate 24.1-acre, 29-lot single
family subdivision located east of Sycamore Street and south of
Stanwyck Drive.
SUB04-00007 6/17/04 A resubdivision of Lot 77, Walden Wood Part 6, a 2.2-acre, 10-lot
residential subdivision located at the north end of Jensen Street.
Subdivisions: 19 Recommendations for Final Plat Approval
SUB03-00029 7/17/03 Village Green Part 19, a 7.11-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision
located at Wintergreen Drive west of North Jaime Lane.
SUB03-00031 8/7/03 Windsor Ridge Part 17B, a 3Ag-acre, 1-lot residential subdivision
located at the intersection of York Place and Broadmoor Lane,
SUB03-00032 8/7/03 Windsor Ridge Part 18B, a 1.09-acre, 2-lot residential subdivision
located west of Broadmoor Lane and north of Camden Road.
SUB03-00033 8/7/03 Windsor Ridge Part 19A, a .82-acre, 1-lot residential subdivision
located west of Broadmoor Lane and south of York Place.
SUB03-00034 9/18/03 Oakmont Estates, an 8.7-acre, 16-lot residential subdivision located
west of Foster Road.
SUB03-00037 10/16/03 Lindemann Subdivision Part 2A, a four outlot, 63.22-acre residential
subdivision located north of Court Street and east of Scott Park Drive.
SUB03-00038 10/16/03 Lindemann Subdivision Part 3, a 64-lot, 18.21-acre residential
subdivision located north of Court Street and east of Scott Park Drive.
SUB03-00039 10/16/03 Lindemann Subdivision Part 4, a 40-lot, 14.85-acre residential
subdivision located north of Court Street and east of Scott Park Drive.
SUB03-00027 12/4/03 JJR Davis Addition, an 8-lot commercial subdivision for a 25,07-acre
property located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard and south of
Highway 1.
SUB 02-00026 12/18/03 Kennedy Subdivision, a 40.16- acre, four-lot residential subdivision
located west of Dane Road and South of Osage Street SW in Johnson
County.
SUB04-00002 2/19/04 Galway Hills, Part 9, a 4,76-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located
south of Killarney Drive.
SUB04-00003 2/19/04 Galway Hills, Part 8, a 3.31-acre, 10-lot residential subdivision located
on Donegal Court.
SUB04-00004 2/19/04 Windsor Ridge, Part 19B, a 8.32-acre, 6-lot residential subdivision
located between Camden Road and Lower West Branch Drive.
SUB04-00001 4/1/04 JJR Davis Addition, a 26.98-acre, 8-lot commercial subdivision located
west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 1,
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SUB04-00008 4/15/04 Wild Prairie Estates, Part 5, a 25.79-acre, 34-lot residential subdivision
located at Wild Prairie Drive and Prairie Grass Lane.
SUB04-00009 4/15/04 Sand Hill Estates, Part 1, a 59.33-acre, 56-lot, single-family residential
subdivision located east of S. Gilbert Street.
SUB04-00013 5/20/04 Sand Hill Estates, Part 2 a 4.75-acre, 21-lot, single-family residential
subdivision located at the western terminus of Langenberg Avenue.
SUB04-00014 5/20/04 Country Club Estates, Part 2, a 42-lot, 16.65-acre subdivision located
west of Flagstaff Drive.
SUB04-00015 6/3/04 Village Green Part XX, a 5.84-acre, two-lot residential subdivision
located north of Wintergreen Drive.
Vacations: 5 Recommendations for Approval
V AC03-0000 1 8/7/03 An alley right-of-way located south of Kirkwood Avenue and west of
Diana Street.
V AC03-00002 9/18/03 An alley located to the east of 512 S. Dubuque Street.
V AC03-00004 12/18/03 The 184-square foot portion of the right-of-way located to the north of
425 Beldon Avenue subject to the conveying of 44- square feet of
property for use as right-of-way at the intersection of Beldon Avenue
and Grove Street.
VAC04-00001 6/3/04 3,400 square feet of alley right-of-way located south of 500 2nd
Avenue.
VAC04-00002 6/17/04 The Jensen Street cul-de-sac bulb right-of-way at the north end of
Jensen Street.
Fringe Area Rezonings: 1 Recommendation for Approval
CZ04-00001 6/17/04 3.74-acres from A1, Rural, and RS, Suburban Residential, to RS-3,
Suburban Residential, located at 5989 American Legion Road.
Code Amendments: 3 Recommendations for Approval
11/6/03 Amendments to the definitions of restaurants pertaining to drive-through carryout
restaurants.
1/15/04 Amendments pertaining to lot area and setback requirements for religious
institutions in the CO-1 zone.
5/20/04 An amendment to the Zoning Code, Section 14-6J-2, to allow consideration of
the reduction of street widths for public streets in Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH) zones.
Comprehensive Plan: 1 Recommendation for Approval
6/17/04 An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation
from general commercial to residential 25+ dwelling units per acre for
approximately 1.34-acres of property located on the east side of S, Gilbert Street
south of Ralston Creek.
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Miscellaneous:
7/17/03 A two-year extension for the preliminary plat of Village Green Part XX.
3/4/04 Finding that the SSMID application for property located within the Central
Business (CB-10) zone, generally located between Iowa Avenue, Burlington
Street, Gilbert Street and Capitol Street met the eight criteria listed in Staff
Report of 1/9/04, but as petitioned did not have merit or feasibility based on the
issues of concern enumerated by the Commission.
4/15/04 An amendment to Section 10 of the Planning and Zoning Commission By Laws,
to permit Commissioners with conflicts of interest to remain in the meeting room
when items in which they have an interest are being discussed,
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Complete rewrite of Zoning, Subdivision and Site Plan Codes.
· Begin Central District Plan.
· Review zoning and subdivision projects.
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POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Established in 1997, by ordinance #97-3792, the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB)
consists of five members appointed by the City Council. The PCRB has its own legal counsel.
The Board was established to assure that investigations into claims of police misconduct are
conducted in a manner that is fair, thorough, and accurate, and to assist the Police Chief, the City
Manager, and the City Council in evaluating the overall performance of the Police Department by
reviewing the Police Department's investigations into complaints. The Board is also required to
maintain a central registry of complaints and to provide an annual report setting forth the numbers,
types, and disposition of complaints of police misconduct. It may recommend that the City Council
hold public forums and/or hearings designed to encourage citizens to provide information,
recommendations, and opinions about police policies, procedures, and practices. To achieve these
purposes, the Board complies with Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code and the Board's By-Laws and
Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004
Meetings
The PCRB holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday and special meetings as necessary.
During FY04 the Board held 11 meetings, each lasting up to two hours. Four meetings were
cancelled, two were due to lack of a quorum and two due to lack of board business.
ICPD Policies/Procedures/Practices Reviewed By PCRB
The ICPD regularly provides the Board with monthly Use of Force Reports, Internal Investigation
Logs, Demographic Reports and various Training Bulletins. The Department also provided various
General Orders for the Board's review and comment. A senior member of the Police Department
routinely attends the open portion of the PCRB meetings, and is available for any questions Board
members have regarding these reports.
Presentations
None.
Board Members
Board member Bev Smith was removed from the Board by the City Council due to lack of regular
attendance, according to Board by-laws. Smith was replaced by Greg Roth in August to serve an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2005. David Bourgeois resigned in September and was
replaced by Roger Williams in November who was appointed to serve an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2005. Candy Barnhill was appointed in September to the board to serve a 4-yr term
ending September 1, 2007, replacing John Watson.
COMPLAINTS
Number and Type of Allegations
Seven complaints were filed during the fiscal year July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 and two carried over
from the previous fiscal year. Eight public reports were completed during this fiscal period, and one
complaint was withdrawn, The eight completed public reports involved 26 allegations.
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PCRB Annual Report FY 2004 - (Approved 07/13/04) - 2
Allegations
Complaint #03-01
1. Officer acted inappropriately. Officer was rude and used offensive language. *
2. Failure to provide medical assistance. *
3. Excessive use of force. *
4. Videotape of the incident was altered.
Complaint #03-02
1. Excessive use of force.
2. Inappropriate conversation or comments. **
Complaint #03-04
1. Complainant was unlawfully arrested.
2. Officer (C), (8), and (D) engaged in improper conduct by being mean, rude and not caring causing
complainant to feel violated, discriminated against, intimidated and scared.
Complaint #03-05
1. Investigating Officer did not adequately investigate her son's assault complaint resulting in him
seeking retaliation.
2. Complainants dissatisfaction with the Press-Citizen publishing her son's name and information
when he was charged with assault. *
3. Complainant unhappy that her son spent two days at Linn County Juvenile Detention. *
Complaint #03-06 & #03-07
1. Improper/Unlawful Arrest.
2. Improper Conduct.
3. False Report.
Complaint #03-08. #03-09. & #03-10
1. Rudeness.
2. Assault.
3. Failure to Supervise.
4. Failure to investigate.
Complaint #03-11
1. False statements against Officer A and Officer C.
2. Illegal Search against Officer A and Officer C.
3. Failed to provide medical care against Officer A and Officer C.
Complaint #03-12
Withdrawn
Complaint #03-13
1. Officers failed to identify themselves when they first placed hands on him (Complainant) and
arrested him.
2. Officers used excessive force while patting him (Complainant) down by placing an elbow in his
back.
3. Officer sprayed him (Complainant) with OC for no reason after he was placed in the back of the
squad car.
4. Officer hit him (the Complainant) in the head while he was in the squad car.
5. Post arrest harassment.
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PCRB Annual Report FY 2004 - (Approved 07/13/04) - 3
level of Review
The Board decided, by simple majority vote, the level of review to give each report, selecting one or
more of the six levels specified in the City Code per complaint:
level a On the record with no additional investigation 7
levelb Interview or meet with complainant 3
Levelc Interview or meet with named officer 0
leveld Request additional investigation by Chief or 0
City Manager, or request police assistance
in the Board's own investigation
levele Board performs its own additional investigation 3
level f Hire independent investigators 0
Complaint Resolutions
The Police Department investigates complaints of misconduct by police officers. The Police Chief
summarizes the results of these investigations and indicates in a report (the Chief's Report) to the
PCRB whether allegations are sustained or not sustained. (If complaints are made against the Chief,
the City Manager conducts the investigation and prepares and submits the reports.) The Board
reviews both the citizen's Complaint and the Chief's Report and decides whether the allegations
should be sustained or not sustained. The Board prepares a report which is submitted to the City
Council.
Of the 26 allegations listed in the eight complaints for which the Board reported, one was sustained**
(#03-02) and five allegations were summarily dismissed* as required by City Code, Section 8-8-3 0
and 8-8-3 E.
The Board made comments and/or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedures, or
conduct in one of the reports:
Complaint #03-01
There are several troublesome elements about the videotape, which we feel ought to be explained. The
videotape begins at 19:56, yet the arrest report indicates that the officer arrived at the scene at 19:41, a
discrepancy of 15 minutes. The video camera was not aimed through the windshield at the scene,
instead it was aimed down at the hood of car thereby excluding the visual evidence. From 21 :01 until
21 :16, a period of 15 minutes at the Public Safety Office, there is no sound on the tape and the screen is
black. Audio/video resume at the Public Safety Office at 21:16. There is no audio/video during the first
15 minutes of the incident or during another 15 minutes while at the U of I Public Safety Office. The
video camera angle changed at 21 :25,
We have no comment on whether or not the videotape might have been edited or altered, and as noted
in our response to Alleqation # 4, we accept the Chief of Police's conclusion. Questions remain: why the
video tape was not begun when the officer arrived on the scene; why the video camera remained pointed
at the hood of the car instead of where the officer was; and why there are 15 minutes unaccounted for
when that period of time could be no different than the immediately preceding and following the
unaccounted for time. The purpose of having a video camera in a squad car is to document in an audio
and visual form the interactions of an officer and a citizen during an incident of record, then certainly the
camera ought to be aimed at the interaction that is taking place. When the camera is inappropriately
aimed and the audio is not continuous, the value of the recording is severely compromised. We
recommend that the department urge its officers to use this resource efficiently and effectively.
The quality of the tape is poor and the PCRB requests upgrading quality of tapes and/or equipment.
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PCRB Annual Report FY 2004 - (Approved 07/13/04) - 4
Name-Clearing Hearings
The ordinance requires that the Board not issue a report critical of the conduct of a sworn officer until
after a name-clearing hearing has been held. During this fiscal period, the Board scheduled one
name-clearing hearing. The Officer waived the right to the hearing and did not attend.
Mediation
Officers and complainants are notified by mail that formal mediation is available to them at any stage
in the complaint process before the Board adopts its public report. All parties involved must consent to
a request for mediation. No mediations were convened this year.
Complaint Histories of Officers
City ordinance requires that the annual report of the PCRB must not include the names of
complainants or officers involved in unsustained complaints and must be in a form that protects the
confidentiality of information about all parties. Complaints were filed against fifteen officers in the
eight complaints this report covers. Four officers were named in two complaints; the rest were each
named only once.
ICPD Internal Investigations Logs
The Board reviewed the quarterly ICPD Internal Investigations Log, provided by the Chief of Police.
COMPLAINT DEMOGRAPHICS
The following is demographic information from the eight complaints reported on in this fiscal year.
This excludes information from the one complaint, which was withdrawn. Because complainants
provide this voluntarily, the demographic information is incomplete.
Category/Number of Complainants
Aae: National Oriain: Color:
Under 21 2 US 1 White 1
Over 21 3 Unknown 10 Black 2
Unknown 6 Unknown 8
Sexual Orientation: Gender Identity: Sex:
Heterosexual 1 Female 2 Female 3
Unknown 10 Unknown 9 Male 1
Unknown 7
Marital Status: Reliaion: Mental Disability:
Single 3 Christian 2 No 1
Unknown 8 Baptist 1 ADD 1
Unknown 8 Dyslexia 1
Unknown 8
Physical Disability: Epilepsy 1
No 1
Unknown 10
BOARD MEMBERS
Loren Horton, Chair
John Watson / Candy Barnhill, Vice Chair
John Stratton
David Bourgeois / Roger Williams
Beverly Smith / Greg Roth
clerk/Annual Report 03-Q4.dOG
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PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Public Art Advisory Committee was formed in 1997 after the City Council established the
Iowa City Public Art program initiated by the Arts/Business Partnership of the Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce. The first meeting of the Committee was in 1998. The Committee is
comprised of seven members who represent art professionals, the general community and City
departments engaged in projects in which public art may be incorporated. The Committee was
charged with developing the Iowa City Public Art Program, including by-laws for the Committee
and procedures for the commissioning, procurement, maintenance, and deaccessioning of public
art.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· Completed design work for daycare center fence in the Court Street Transportation Center.
· Completed the planning and fabrication of the geese finials for street signs in the Goosetown
Neighborhood as part of the Neighborhood Art Program.
· Completed planning for a sculpture entry piece to the Longfellow trail and for historic markers
to be placed throughout the neighborhood in the Longfellow Neighborhood as part of the
Neighborhood Art program.
· Made contact with the sculpture division of the University of Iowa Arts Program to set up
improved communications..
· Installed "Angel", a sculpture by Iowa City artist John Coyne for the 2004-2005 Iowa
Sculptors' Showcase in conjunction with the Iowa Arts Fest in June 2004,
· Completed the second year of Poetry in Public, including a competition for general public and
school district students..
· Provided staff support to the Herky on Parade community project.
· Completed the planning phase of the Northside Neighborhood Art project, engaging John
Coyne to fabricate historic house finials for street signs at intersections.
· Began discussions of a Peninsula Park rotating display of sculptures done by students from
the University of Iowa sculpture program.
· Developed Call for Artists for Benton Hill Park entryway project.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Evaluate and explore electronic and other sources of surveying community opinion regarding
Public Art.
· Publish and distribute maps of current inventory of public art in collaboration with others, such
as the Cultural Alliance and the CVB.
· Evaluate and solicit various alternative funding sources to increase program revenue.
· Complete design work for the tile way-finding feature of the Court Street Transportation
Center and install both art features by the end of FY05.
· Install the neighborhood art components in Goosetown, Longfellow, Northside and Wetherby
neighborhoods.
· Begin the neighborhood planning phase of the next Neighborhood Art Program project.
· Continue the Iowa Sculptor's Showcase program.
· Continue the Poetry in Public program.
· Further develop the Peninsula Park rotating sculpture project in conjunction with the UI Art
Program.
· Select artist and complete installation for Benton Hill Park entryway project.
· Update the existing artist database
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REVIEW, BOARD OF
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Review is established and governed by the Code of Iowa, Chapters 441.31 to 441.44,
for the purpose of equalizing assessments by raising or lowering individual assessments as
established by the Assessor. The Board also makes the final rulings each year on exempt
properties.
The Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance issues to the Board of Review a manual to guide them
in their work, along with forms for the original meeting, daily meetings. and the final meeting. The
Board must also file a report on their session with the State Director of Revenue & Finance within
15 days of adjournment. The Board's meetings are subject to the open meetings law. The Board
also must include in their written notice to the petitioner the specific reasons for their actions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
The following is a report on the activities of the Iowa City Board of Review since adjournment on
May 30, 2003.
The Iowa City Board of Review met on 5 days during the period of May 1 to May 14, 2004. The
Board received a total of 51 petitions. These have been broken down into classification along
with their outcome and are listed below.
38 Residential 2 Upheld 36 Denied
13 Commercial 6 Upheld 7 Denied
51 Total 8 Upheld 43 Denied
By the filing deadline of June 20, 2004, two property owners representing one commercial
property and 32 residential properties have filed appeals in District Court. The 32 residential
properties have been combined into one appeal.
Four court cases from 2003 remain to be tried. All other court cases from previous years have
been dropped or settled during FY04.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
Since the Board of Review hears only protests brought to them by others, there is no way to predict
the amount of work for next year. But, because next year is a reassessment year, the workload is
expected to be much heavier than the session just finished.
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SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
During fiscal year 2004 the composition of the Senior Center Commission was modified by the
City Council. It is now composed of seven members with renewable three-year terms, Six
Commission members are appointed by the City Council. The seventh at-large member is
appointed by a majority vote of the six Council appointees and is a Johnson County resident who
lives outside of Iowa City. Duties and powers of the Commission include serving in an advisory
role to the City Council with regard to the needs of the Senior Center. Commission members
make recommendations with regard to policies and programs and join staff and other interested
persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the Center. They encourage
full participation of senior citizens in Center programs and activities and work to ensure that the
Center is well integrated into the community. Commissioners encourage partnering with other
organizations to meet the needs of senior citizens, serve in an advocacy role with regard to the
needs of senior citizens; and assist the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· Developed a resolution modifying the composition of the Senior Center Commission and
establishing the membership, terms, duties, powers and authority of said Commission. A
second resolution outlined proposed changes to the Commission's by-laws. Both resolutions
were reviewed and approved by the Iowa City City Council. The changes were precipitated by
changes in operational funding streams.
· Solicited applications and approved the appointment of Sarah Maiers, an eligible elector of
Johnson County but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, to the Senior Center Commission.
· Monitored the implementation of a new membership fee program noting the number of
members, total revenue generated, and the total number of discounts that were given, 830
members, who generated $21,372 in new revenue to support the operation of the Center,
were welcomed during the first year of this program. Approximately 11 % of all members
received low-income or family discounts.
· Endorsed the creation of the Contributors' Club and encouraged donations to the same. In
its first year the Contributors' Club raised approximately $6,800 to support fiscal year 2004
operational costs.
· Worked with community members, participants, Center staff, staff representatives from other
City departments, members of the Iowa City City Council, and staff and board members of
the Community Foundation of Johnson County to establish a Senior Center Endowment and
Charitable Giving Account in the Community Foundation of Johnson County. Both accounts
are designated for exclusive use by the Senior Center. The Endowment is a long-term
investment that will provide annual interest earnings to support operational expenses. The
Charitable Giving Account is a shorter-term investment intended to support annual
programming expenses. This plan was reviewed and approved by the Iowa City City
Council prior to implementation.
· Approved the transfer of $150,000 from the Gift Fund to Senior Center Fund, Inc. Senior
Center Fund, Inc. is a private non-profit group established to support the Center by investing
all donations it receives in to Senior Center designated accounts in the Community
Foundation of Johnson County. $100,000 was invested in the Senior Center Endowment
and $50,000 in the Senior Center Charitable Giving Fund.
· Supported staff in their successful effort to secure a grant from the City Television Group to
fund the salary of the Center's part-time temporary Video Specialist. This employee works
with and trains volunteers for Senior Center Television.
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· Evaluated current revenue generating activities intended to support operational expenses
and supported a variety of promotional efforts to increase membership and educate the
community about Center programs and services. Promotional efforts included such things
as newspaper advertisements, mass mailings, membership drives, newspaper inserts, the
creation of informational handouts, Center membership and a web page in the Johnson
County Cultural Alliance, and widely publicized programs that are open to the public
· Reviewed and approved changes to the Center's policy related to low-income scholarships,
memberships, and parking permit fees in order to expand options and participation of low-
income community members in Center sponsored activities.
· Reviewed and approved changes to the Center's policy related to family memberships. As
a result of this change people less than 50 years of age can become Center members if
they have a family member 50 years of age or older who is a current paid member of the
Center.
· Continued to encourage Gift Fund donations and fundraising efforts such as the annual quilt
raffle and the ongoing efforts of the Senior Center Quilting volunteers and Dollar-a-Month
Club.
· Approved a request to reallocate existing budget money to convert a part-time temporary
receptionist position to a permanent, half-time position.
· Recognized staff efforts in coordinating 464 volunteers and the volunteers who worked a total
of 31,073 hours to support Center programming between January 1, 2003 and December 31,
2003.
· Supported staff efforts to provide meaningful learning opportunities for eight University of
Iowa students representing a variety educational fields.
· Finalized a lease providing for the ongoing use of Center space by Elder Services, Inc. for the
operation of the nutrition program that prepares and delivers meals to congregate sites and
individual homes throughout Johnson County. The lease subsequently was submitted to and
approved by the Iowa City City Council.
· Evaluated current building uses and explored a variety of options for expanding use and
hours of operation.
· Supported staff efforts to reformat the monthly newsletter and received participant feedback
related to the format changes.
· Participated in special events such as the 2003 Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, Veterans
Day Celebration, a number of programs celebrating the centennial anniversary of the original
post office building that now houses the Center, A Red Hat Society Fashion Show, and the
Johnson County Fair.
· Provided regular updates to the members of the Iowa City Council and Johnson County Board
of Supervisors on Senior Center issues, activities, and programs.
· Wrote editorials for local newspapers highlighting Senior Center issues and a monthly column
reporting on Commission activities for posting on the Center's webpage.
· Continued to support Senior Center participation in community activities and collaborative
programming.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005
· Facilitate Center budgeting by reviving discussions with the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors and City of Iowa City City Council in order to create a 28E Agreement that is
agreeable to all parties. The 28E Agreement should identify, among other things, a level of
annual operational funding the County will provide the Center over a several year period.
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· Monitor the effectiveness of all fundraising activities. Modify existing activities as necessary
and promote new activities as needed in order to reach annual fundraising goals.
· Continue to explore and evaluate new funding sources and revenue generating measures.
· Review and update the Operational Handbook. Revise, develop and approve new policies as
needed in order to incorporate recent funding and operational changes.
· Evaluate and strengthen mechanisms for meaningful participant and community involvement
in the operation of the Senior Center.
· Continue to support Senior Center participation in community activities that promote
recognition of the Center as a valuable downtown resource for seniors and other members of
Johnson County.
· Continue to promote efficient building usage through analysis and reallocation of available
building space.
· Further facilitate open lines of communication between Senior Center Commission, staff, and
participants.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Jay Honohan, Chair
Betty Kelly, Vice-Chair
Charity Rowley, Secretary
Lori Benz
Jo Hensch
Nancy Wombacher
Sarah Maiers*
* Appointed by Senior Center Commission
All other members appointed by the Iowa City City Council
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Telecommunications Commission (ICTC) is a city commission comprised of five
Iowa City residents and is mandated to facilitate and to regulate the smooth and effective
development and operation of the City's Broadband Telecommunications Network (BTN), the
City's cable television system, as well as advise on telecommunications related matters. The
Commission makes its recommendations to City Council in matters pertaining to the BTN,
resolves disputes about the operation of the BTN, conducts periodic evaluations of the BTN
operation, and in general facilitates BTN use by the citizens of Iowa City, which includes the
promotion and facilitation of the access channels and community programming.
ACCOMLlSHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2004
· Assisted in selecting refranchising consultant
· Assisted and oversaw refranchising process
· Assisted in and oversaw subscriber survey for refranchising
· Designed new method of tracking and analyzing subscriber complaints
· Examined new technologies Mediacom will introduce in Iowa City
· Monitored the subscribers being informed about nonaddressable converter use and return
policies
· Reviewed rate increase in basic cable by Mediacom and oversaw agreement to reduce rates,
· Oversaw system upgrade to 860 MHz, including an increase in cable modem speed capacity.
· Oversaw a drop audit of the cable system by Mediacom
· Reviewed the Avatar Project
· Monitored cable company phone response time
· Reviewed subscriber complaints reported to the Cable TV Administrator
· Reviewed Community Television Service (CTS) programming
· Reviewed all City cable TV related funds, including cable TV pass through and PATV funds
· Oversaw the budgeting process for cable TV
· Oversaw the distribution of pass through funds to the Community Television Group (CTG)
· Received monthly program and progress reports from the Cable TV Administrator, City
Channels 4 and InfoVision channel 5, Library Channel 10, PATV Access Channel 18,
Educational Channel 21 and Senior Citizen Television (SCTV)
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· PATV had 738 new community programs totaling 1411 hours. There were 620 new locally
produced programs cablecast and 876.75 hours of new programs cablecast on cable channel
18, PATV also had 28 workshops in the last year and certified 87 people. PATV had 767
camcorder checkouts, 1,500 hours of studio usage and 2199 hours of editing usage.
· SCTV had 17 volunteers that gave 4,727 hours, the equivalent of 227 full time employees
valued at $81,257.13. SCTV created 104 new programs, providing 1040 hours of airtime not
counting North Liberty and Hills, SCTV was featured in the Autumn 2003 issue of Community
Media Review. A new computer and two web cameras will be added to SCTV's studio. The
UI Dept. of Intermedia awarded a grant from the Gannett foundation to get SCTV
programming on the internet.
· The Library was in temporary quarters for 11 months of FY04. As a result programs were
either produced by the ICPL on one camera, or were taped with the assistance of the CTS,
PATV or City Channel 4. Still, the ICPL played back an average of 550 to 625 programs
monthly. During the time the ICPL was being renovated virtually all media systems have been
upgraded. In addition the ICPL can go live from the Pedestrian Mall area.
· The Educational access channel produced 167 programs, totaling 116 hours of programming
that were played back 10,074 times on the channel for a total of 4743 hours.
· The U of I channel converted to a digital channel line up, which will allow them to cut back the
number of SCOLA hours of programming and add new local productions, including the
possibility of U of I hospitals programs. Their program guide is now on their website at
http://www.uiowa.edu/tns/uitvschedule/uitv_schedule.htm.
· InfoVision received 3,190 calls from subscribers delivering 8,151 categories of information,
InfoVision staff added or updated 9,344 pages of information, including new categories such
as the Friday Night Concert series, Iowa City Jazz festival and the Iowa Arts Festival. The
Division's web site totaled 13,007 web page views in the last six months, All Division live
programming, with the exception of City Council meetings, will appear on InfoVision Channel
5 in the future, The InfoVision staff developed a new video on demand (VOD) system that will
allow InfoVision callers to view at their convenience separate parts of video programs taped
by the Division. In addition, InfoVision staff created the Division's website with Bulletin Board
System (BBS).
· City Channel 4 cablecast over 7,000 hours of programming from the playback of 6,488
separate programs. 94% of this time was devoted to local content. Last year the Media Unit
and the Community Television Service (CTS) produced 2,600 hours of production and
service activities. The CTS produced 98 programs and performed work for 71 organizations,
including such groups as Big Brother/Big Sister, various Iowa City neighborhood
associations, AARP, and the Johnson County Historical Society.
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ADD - Addition
ALT - Alteration
REP - Repair
FND - Foundation Only
NEW -New
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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 of Iowa City
Date: 10/1 /2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 9/1/2004 Census Bureau Report
From: 9/30/2004
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Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD04-00730 TOM & L YNEA DAVIS 1025 S RIVERSIDE DR ADD NON 1 0 $311,000
MR MONEY ADDITION AND REMODEL
BLD04-00518 JACK SHUBATT 320 1ST ST ADD NON I 2 $68,000
ADDITION AND FIRE REPAIR OF CONTRACTOR SHOP
BLD04-00674 lOW A MENNONITE CROWD 1213 GILBERT CT ADD NON I 0 $50,000
ADDITION AND REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGE-DOES NOT INCLUDE POLE BUILDING
BLD04-00667 MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTI 2918 INDUSTRIAL PARK R ADD NON I 1 $40,000
WAREHOUSE ADDITION
BLD04-00576 M C GINSBERG JEWELERS, . 110 WASHINGTON ST ADD NON 2 2 $5,000
BALCONY FOR JEWELRY STORE
BLD04-00638 JOE'S PLACE 119 IOWA AVE ADD NON I I $3,500
FENCE & GATE FOR OUTDOOR SERVICE AREA
Total ADD/NON permits: 6 Total Valuation: $477,500
BLD04-00757 W M BUSS 718 S SUMMIT ST ADD RAC 0 0 $2,800
ADDITION TO DETACHED GARAGE
Total AD DIRAC permits: 1 Total Valuation: $2,800
BLD04-00630 BRUCE ESPY & JUDY HEGG 542 CLARK ST ADD RSF 2 I $175,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00579 LIZ GOODMAN & ELLEN LE 724 CLARK ST ADD RSF 2 2 $75,000
ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD04-00658 VINCENT & BEV FOLKEDAl 125 GREEN MOUNTAIN DI ADD RSF I 0 $74,000
ADDITIONS TO SFD
BLD04-00657 LINDA & BARRY GREENE 215 FERSON AVE ADD RSF I 0 $68,000
ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD04-00603 TERRYL L & LUANN N ROB] 1121 PHEASANT VALLEY, ADD RSF 2 0 $40,000
2ND STORY BEDROOM ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00616 COPE, TERESA M 1717 GRANTWOOD DR ADD RSF 1 0 $40,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00684 JAMES & DEBORA PROT ASF 1336 CEDAR ST ADD RSF 2 0 $37,000
Mud room and garage addition
BLD04-00677 JILL RENEE BASKERVILLE 1772 DOVER ST ADD RSF I 0 $31,840
12' x 14' Three season room
BLD04-00669 DOUGLAS N & BEVERLY L 1 1808 COLLEGE ST ADD RSF I 0 $25,000
16' x 20' room addition with 10' x 16 screen porch
BLD04-00607 LISA & TIM SCHUMACHER 607 WALNUT ST ADD RSF 2 0 $22,000
ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00670 DOUGLAS WILDES 351 GALWAY DR ADD RSF I 0 $18,650
A TT ACHED SINGLE CAR GARAGE ADDITION
BLD04-00561 CILEK, GREGORY 404 BROWN ST ADD RSF I 2 $15,000
SCREEN PORCH AND DECK ADDITION FOR SFD IN HISTORIC DISTRICT
BLD04-00738 TOM MEYER 4 ARBURY DR ADD RSF 2 6 $9,200
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
Page: 3 City ofIowa City
Date: 10/1 /2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 9/1/2004 Census Bureau Report
From: 9/30/2004
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Permit Number Name Address Imar Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD04-00739 PETER DUONG 788 SANDUSKY DR ADD RSF 1 0 $6,000
14' X 20' THREE SEASON PORCH WITH DECK
BLD04-00736 PAJUNEN, STEVEN M 747 W BENTON ST ADD RSF 2 4 $5,200
DECK ADDITION TO SFD
BLD04-00688 MICHAEL BURKE 819 S V AN BUREN ST ADD RSF 1 0 $1,400
10' x IS' uncovered deck
Total ADD/RSF permits: 16 Total Valuation: $643,290
BLD04-00566 MARC MOEN 255 IOWA AVE ALT MIX 7 2 $10,000
GUARDRAIL AND MODIFICATIONS TO BRING BUILDING INTO CONFORMANCE WITH CURRENT BUILDING
CODE--CONDO CONVERSION
TotalALT/M1X permits:1 Total Valuation: $10,000
BLD04-00655 BOWMAN VENTURES 310 PRENTISS ST ALT NON 1 0 $125,000
RESTAURANT IN TENANT SPACE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
BLD04-00608 WESLEY FOUNDATION 130 N DUBUQUE ST ALT NON 1 0 $25,000
REMODEL OF OLD GAS STATION
BLD04-00615 LEONA EVANS 3750 LIBERTY DR ALT NON 1 0 $20,000
Install office and two handicap bathroom in commercial building
BLD04-00695 PEDIATRICS & ASSOCIA TE~ 605 JEFFERSON ST ALT NON 1 . 0 $4,500
Enlarge speciman room
BLD04-00728 TONY KASSOUF 320 E BURLINGTON ST ALT NON 3 0 $1,500
ADD PREP KITCHEN TO RESTAURANT
Total AL T/NON permits: 5 Total Valuation: $176,000
BLD04-00637 MARGIE B LEE 1502 RIDGE ST ALT RAC 1 1 $3,800
ADD TRUSS ROOF TO DETACHED GARAGE
TotalALT/RAC permits: 1 Total Valuation: $3,800
BLD04-00574 ARBORHrLL LC 85 ARBORHILL CrR ALT RDF 7 2 $12,000
BASEMENT FINISH OF DUPLEX UNIT
BLD04-00573 ARBORHILL LC 75 ARBORHILL CIR ALT RDF 7 2 $10,625
BASEMENT FINISH OF ONE UNIT IN DUPLEX
BLD04-00678 WES & LESSA HARDIN 1219 DOLEN PL ALT RDF 1 0 $8,400
Basement bedroom and enlarge bathroom
BLD04-00471 JOSEPH P NELSON 936 WASHINGTON ST ALT RDF 2 2 $3,000
Finish converting single family to a duplex
Total ALT/RDF permits: 4 Total Valuation: $34,025
BLD04-00680 SOUTHGATEDEVELOPMEN 2530CLEARWATERCT ALT RMF 1 0 $750
Add wall for basement bedroom
Page: 4 City ofIowa City
Date : 10/112004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 9/1/2004 Census Bureau Report
From: 9/3012004
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Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD04-00696 JAMES B & BECKY JO BUXl 118 PRENTISS ST ALT RMF 2 0 $500
Replace windows in rooming house
TotaIALT/RMF permits: 2 Total Valuation: $1,250
BLD04-00749 JOHN BUCHANAN 301 WOOLF AVE ALT RSF 2 1 $44,800
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO SUNROOM
BLD04-00673 PAUL J & THERESA A WEEK 1560 PHOENIX DR ALT RSF 1 0 $20,000
Basement finish
BLD04-00673 PAUL J & THERESA A WEEK 1560 PHOENIX DR ALT RSF 1 0 $20,000
Basement finish
BLD04-00648 PAUL S & KATHRYN C BREI 4000 EL PASO DR ALT RSF 1 0 $16,325
Convert screen porch to three season
BLD04-00735 BRIAN R & BRENDA J KRUE 1311 ESTHER ST ALT RSF 2 4 $10,000
ADD TRUSS ROOF SYSTEM TO EXISTING DWELLING
BLD04-00671 G JOSEPH & ELIZABETH L C 359 GREEN MOUNTAIN DI ALT RSF 1 0 $7,000
Drywall basement walls
BLD04-00589 MATTHEW S & MICHELLE I 74 DURANGO PL ALT RSF 2 0 $5,000
Finish basement
BLD04-00742 BRUCE HUDSON 1415 LANGENBERG AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $5,000
BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD
BLD04-00647 HLC COMPANY LC C/O BRA 103 HUMMINGBIRD LN ALT RSF 1 0 $4,000
Bath addition in garage
BLD04-00740 BRYAN ALEXANDER 60 GOLDFINCH CIR ALT RSF 1 0 $3,787
RAISE GARAGE DOOR HEADER
BLD04-00681 GREG J & LINDA KALLEN 318 S JOHNSON ST ALT RSF 1 0 $3,000
Install 1 st floor bath and laundry
BLD04-00646 BRYAN L & CARMEN M DlX 1630 LANGENBERG AVE ALT RSF 1 0 $2,700
Basement finish
BLD04-00746 FRANK W FLEMING 533 OLIVE ST ALT RSF 1 0 $700
Install bedroom in the basement
Total AL T/RSF permits: 13 Total Valuation: $142,312
BLD04-00650 MIDWEST FRAME & AXLE 3941 LIBERTY DR FND NON 1 1 $332,000
FOUNDATION
BLD04-00675 CITY OF lOW A CITY 200 PARK RD FND NON 2 0 $2,000
FOUNDATION FOR CONCESSION STAND AT BASEBALL FIELD
Total FND/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation: $334,000
BLD04-00733 IDYLLWILD DEVELOPMENl 12 IDYLLWILD CT FND RMF 2 4 $24,000
FOUNDATION FOR 4 UNIT TOWNHOUSES
Total FND/RMF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $24,000
Page: 5 City ofIowa City
Date: 10/1/2004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 9/1/2004 Census Bureau Report
From: 9/30/2004
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Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Valuation
BLD04-00653 TRIPLE CROWN CONDOMTh 2953 HEINZ RD NEW RAC I 0 $ 130,000
Two (2) two stall garages and two (6)six stall garages
BLD04-00645 DANIEL J & MARIA N AHER 721 RUNDELL ST NEW RAC 1 0 $16,000
24' x 24' Detached Garage and 8' x 30' uncovered deck
Total NEW/RAC permits: 2 Total Valuation: $146,000
BLD04-00097 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN 149 BROADMOOR NEW RDF 1 2 $190,000
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
149-151 BROADMOORLANE
Total NEW/RDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $190,000
BLD04-00737 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 179 BRENTWOOD DR NEW RMF 2 6 $736,000
6 UNIT TOWNHOUSE BUILDING WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
179-181-183-185-187-189 BRENTWOOD DRIVE
Total NEW/RMF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $736,000
BLD04-00748 RON SCHINTLER, INe. 10 LARKSPUR CT NEW RSF 2 1 $333,500
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00652 LOWELL E & TWILA D SW A 973 TAMARACK TRL NEW RSF 1 1 $302,000
S, F, D, with three car garage
BLD04-00692 BRENNEMAN BUILDERS 1566 TOFTING AVE NEW RSF 1 1 $246,000
S.F.D, with two car garage
BLD04-00620 KENNEDY-HILGENBERG E1\ 1117 WILD PRAIRIE DR NEW RSF 2 1 $245,000
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00665 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 143 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 1 $190,000
ZERO LOT LINE TOWNHOUSE UNIT
BLD04-00666 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 137 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 1 $190,000
ZERO LOT LINE TOWNHOUSE UNIT
BLD04-00663 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 131 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 1 $180,000
ZERO LOT LINE TOWNHOUSE WITH A TT ACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00664 SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS 125 PRIMROSE CT NEW RSF 2 1 $180,000
ZERO LOT LINE TOWNHOUSE WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD04-00686 ARLINGTON DEVELOPMEN' 115 EVERSULL LN NEW RSF 1 1 $160,000
S.F.D. with three car garage
BLD04-00699 HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIAl 615 TIPPERARY RD NEW RSF 2 1 $160,000
S.F,D with two car attached garage
BLD04-00649 CINDY CLARK 1442 WETHERBY DR NEW RSF 1 1 $121,963
S.F.D. with two car garage slab on grade
Total NEW/RSF permits: 11 Total Valuation: $2,308,463
BLD04-00726 DOMBY CLOTHING 128 WASHINGTON ST REP NON 2 0 $83,399
Repair fire damage to floor system per engineering
BLD04-00668 MARK REILAND 465 HIGHWAY #1 WEST REP NON 1 1 $11 ,889
REROOF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Page: 6 City ofIowa City
Date : 10/112004 Extraction of Building Permit Data for
To: 9/1/2004 Census Bureau Report
From: 9/30/2004
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Permit Number Name Address Impr Use Stories Units Val uati on
BLD04-00745 lOW A CITY LANDSCAPE 520 HIGHWAY #1 WEST REP NON I 0 $10,900
REROOF OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING
BLD04-00706 CITY OF lOW A CITY 28 S LINN ST REP NON 2 0 $9,358
Repair lower level ceiling for water damage
BLD04-00702 WILLIAM NOWYSZ 431 MARKET ST REP NON 2 0 $7,000
Re-roof
BLD04-00660 TONITA RIOS 626 E BLOOMINGTON ST REP NON 3 0 $4,000
REROOF
Total REPINON permits: 6 Total Valuation: $126,546
BLD04-00420 FISHER, EUGENE F 328 -30 N LINN ST REP RDF I 2 $28,000
WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN RDF
Total REPIRDF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $28,000
BLD04-00676 LAKESIDE APARTMENTS 2401 HIGHWAY #6 EAST REP RMF 2 0 $325,000
REROOF/RESIDE APARTMENT COMPLEX-STEEL SIDING
BLD04-00744 SMITH-MORELAND PROPER 5678 WEST SIDE DR REP RMF I 0 $26,700
REROOF OF RMF
BLD04-00727 AB INVESTMENTS L L C 505 -15 JEFFERSON ST REP RMF 2 0 $24,758
Re-roof apartment building
BLD04-00690 WESTWINDS PROPERTY Ml 1901 EARL RD REP RMF I 0 $15,000
Re-roof apartment building
BLD04-00691 WESTWINDS PROPERTY Ml 1801 EARL RD REP RMF I 0 $15,000
Re-roof apartment
BLD04-00750 RIVER CITY PROPERTY MA 612 S DODGE ST REP RMF 2 I $9,000
REROOF
BLD04-00760 E NORMAN BAILEY 828 OAKCREST AVE REP RMF 2 0 $3,500
REROOF RMF UNITS
BLD04-00672 REM PROPERTIES L C 216 FAIRCHILD ST REP RMF I 0 $3,447
REROOF RMF BUILDING
BLD04-00659 MCCALLUM, MARK 811 COLLEGE ST REP RMF 3 0 $1,500
DOOR REPLACEMENT ON EXTERIOR EXIT STAIRS
Total REPIRMF permits: 9 Total Valuation: $423,905
BLD04-00643 BARBARA JANE HAGEN 447 WEST SIDE DR REP RSF I 0 $9,860
Repair cut trusses
Total REPIRSF permits: 1 Total Valuation: $9,860
I GRAND TOTALS: PERMITS: 84 VALUATION: $5,817,751
City of Iowa City
2004 Building Statistics
lValuelType of Construction January February March April May June July August September October November December TOTAL NON-TAXABLE
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 2,308,463 23,382,582 435,000
Number of Permits 6 10 17 21 20 7 9 8 11 109
Duplex - $ 197,130 1,933,702 1,164,697 250,000 1,001,952 190,000 4,737,481
Number of Permits 1 8 6 ( 5 bldgs) 1 4 1 21
Sororities & Fratemities - $ .
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Number of Permits
Multiple Units 1,720,477 3,058,177 1,679,180 2,028,188 7,436,786 760,000 16,682,808
Number of Permits 2 2 2 2 7 2 17
Number of Buildings 2 2 2 2 7 1 16
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Number of Dwelling Units 15 26 16 -~ 75 6 153
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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 - $ --.-
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Number of Permits
Churches - $ . -
3,754,800 3,754,800 3,754,800
Number of Permits 1 1
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Industrial - $ 13,000 100,000 40,000 483,000 160,000 332,000 1,128,000
1 1 3 ~__·__u
Number of Permits 2 1 1 ~f-
Service Stations - $
Number of Permits -..-------
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Hospitals & Institutions - $ ----.
Number of Permits
Offices, Banks, Prof. - $ .~._. -- ----"
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Number of Permits
Public Works & Utilities - $ 5,974,000 ------ 2,000 5,976,000 5,976,000
Number of Permits 1 1 2
-- 3,302,099 ---
Schools - $ 4,500 3,306,599 3,306,599
Number of Permits 2 1 3
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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 --
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Remodel, Residential - $ 528,331 198,222 515,031 669,011 807,399 640,728 387,257 710,126 --
1 ,289,242 5,745,347 22,000
24 21 41 33 57 -----..... --.
Number of Permits 60 47 58 48 389
Remodel, Commercial - $ 182,464 390,125 6,631,628 1,298,200 206,125 9,402,277 4,380,354 998,292 780,688 24,270,153 1-_17,963,100
Number of Permits 9 9 16 8 8 18 23 ---'-
11 17 119
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Remodel, Public Works - $ 22,500 -.-- f-- 9,358 . 31,858 31,858
Number of Permits 1 1 2
~ccessory Structures 21,000 104,171 8,000 4,000 247,400 146,000 530,571
Number of Permits 2 7 1 1 7 2 20
c---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 5,817,751 92,081,714
TOTAL PERMITS 69 85 -
44 41 109 89 87 93 84 701
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AGENDA
City of Iowa City
City Council Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
8:00 a.m.
City Hall, Lobby Conference Room
410 East Washington Street
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes - September 2, 2004
3. Request for Amendment to Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area
4. Discussion - Aviation Commerce Park
5. Update - University of Iowa Entrepreneurial Learning Center
6. Adjournment
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 6, 2004
TO: Council Economic Development Committee
FROM: Steven Nasby, Community and Economic Development Coordinator
RE: Agenda Items - October Meeting
The Council Economic Development Committee will be meeting on October 12 at 8:00 a.m. in
the Lobby Conference Room, City Hall. The following is a brief overview of the items that will be
on the agenda for your consideration.
Reauest for Amendment to the Northgate Coroorate Park Urban Renewal Area
Southgate Development Company has requested (see enclosed letter) that the City of Iowa City
consider expansion of the Northgate Corporate Park to include an additional 34 acres of property
they own at the northern border of Northgate Drive. A map showing the existing Urban
Renewal Area along with the requested expansion is attached for your reference. Over the last
two years there have been several inquiries regarding this property for office use. By expanding
the Urban Revitalization Area, the City would have the ability to use tax increment financing as
an economic development tool if needed. Another possibility would be to use the l1F to
undertake any capital projects (e.g. sanitary sewer) that may be necessary due to the expansion
of Northgate Corporate Park.
Discussion - A viation Commerce Park
When the Airport Commission and City Council envisioned the Aviation Commerce Park the
underlying purpose was to provide opportunities for economic expansion that would increase the
City's tax base. The City Council was recently presented with a purchase offer by a non-profit
organization. Since many not for profit organizations do not pay property taxes on their facilities
a question arose regarding the City's position.
Uodate - Universitv of Iowa EntreDreneurial Learnina Center
On October 4, staff met with representatives from the University of Iowa, John Pappajohn
School of Business, ICAD and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the
possibilities for Phase II of the Entrepreneurial Learning Center and/or other partnerships that
may be formed.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2004 - 5:30PM
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Ernie Lehman, Bob Elliott, Regenia Bailey
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Steve Nasby
Others Present: Bob Rolfe, John Spitzer, David Hensley, Jim Peterson, Dick
Schwab, Gerry Fall, Joe Raso, Andy Axel
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ernie Lehman called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 1, 2004
The committee approved the minutes from July 1, 2004.
UPDATE- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING CENTER
Hensley gave an update to the committee regarding the University of Iowa's Entrepreneurial
Learning Center. Hensley said that the official name is Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning
Laboratory, and that the formal opening will be on Friday, September 10, at 11 :00 a.m. He
mentioned that the goal of the center is to provide resources for students to transform their
ideas into business plans. Hensley said that the Entrepreneurial Learning Center is open to
University of Iowa students. Hensley noted that the Entrepreneurial Learning Center has the
capacity to accommodate up to 17 teams (34 persons) at anyone time, and that currently there
are seven teams of students.
In response to a question, Hensley said that the focus of the Entrepreneurial Learning Center is
high tech and as such there could be a potential for high growth and jobs in the Iowa City -
Coralville area. He stated that some of the students that use the Entrepreneurial Learning
Center would stay in Iowa City, and start companies while others will likely want to locate closer
to their hometowns or metro areas.
Bailey asked if the Entrepreneurial Learning Center is available only to students that pursue a
degree in Entrepreneurial Science or are enrolled in the College of Business. Hensley answered
that the Entrepreneurial Learning Center is meant to provide help for any student interested in
creating a business. He added that there are students from several different majors or fields of
interest that work in the Center. As an example, he mentioned that there are some students
pursuing majors in music who want to start a business in music therapy. He also said that they
have also had interest from other Liberal Arts or culturally oriented students (e.g. Art) and the
College of Engineering.
The Entrepreneurial Learning Center, he said, gives students a head start on learning how the
business world works, giving them an advantage when entering the labor market. However, he
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September 2, 2004
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said that entrepreneurial activities not only apply to starting businesses, but expanding the
business as well.
Hensley said that the John Pappajohn School of Business provides a number of other
entrepreneurial activities for persons other than University of Iowa students. These included an
entrepreneurial summer camp for school-aged children and the Fasttrac classes for persons
wanting to start or expand small businesses.
PRESENTATION- ANGEL INVESTMENT GROUP SCREENING COMMITTEE
Schwab said that the focal point of the group is capitalism. They want to invest in companies to
make them successful, and help entrepreneurs start jobs in the Iowa City -Coralville region. He
mentioned that they are looking for prospect businesses that are relatively close (within 2 hours
driving time). Rolfe said that they are very disappointed in the fact that they have no
investments in Iowa City. He added that most of their investments run into the Cedar Rapids
area. He said that the group wants to help companies in the Iowa City -Coralville area, but they
did not have the opportunity yet.
Lehman asked the investors, how entrepreneurs find out about the Angel Investment Group.
Peterson said that Angel Investors represent a growing concept in Iowa City region. He said that
entrepreneurs are looking for money to start their business and that in their search, they easily
find out about the Angel Investors.
Lehman asked how the group evaluates the prospect applicants. Fall said that their committee
looks at the new business plan and asks the most basic question, "Does this make sense?". He
added that most of the projects fall at this first stage, because the prospective businesses have
unrealistic ideas that will not survive in the business world. Other times the business plans are
not completely developed, in this case the group explains the areas in which the project is
lacking, and might ask the Angel Investor who is taking the lead on this proposal to review the
application. He also mentioned that there were a couple of instances when the proposed
business plan was lacking in many things and that the project, following a review and assistance
from the Angel Investor proponent was very good, and it received an investment from the Angel
Investors group.
Schwab said that in many cases, there are a couple of investors that are actually specialized in
specific areas, who find a project interesting, surround the project, dig in, and then support it in
front of the group.
Rolfe said that the group is not just looking for an idea. He said that the entrepreneur must
come with completed plans, and present the plan for future growth. In response to a question on
how the group decides to invest. Rolfe said that in this review process they get to know people,
and can feel if one is a winner, and can survive in the business world.
ADJOURNMENT
Elliott moved to adjourn; Bailey seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Council Economic Development Committee
Attendance Record
2004
Term
Name Expires 01/26 03/30 07/01 09/02 10/12 00/00 00/00
Regenia Bailey 01/02/08 X X X X
Bob Elliott 01/02/08 X X X X
Ernest Lehman 01/02/06 X X X X
Key:
X = Present
0 = Absent
OlE = Absent/Excused
NM = No Meeting
-- -- = Not a Member
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Steve Nasby
Community and Economic Development Coordinator
City of Iowa City SouthGate Development
410 East Washington Street 755 Mormon Trek BlvJ
Iowa City, Iowa PO Box 1907
lown City, lowo 52244
Phone (319) 339·9320
Re: Expansion of the TIF District at Northgate Park Fox (319) 3394201
Dear Steve,
Southgate Development Company, the owner of 34.3 acres located directly north
ofthe Highlander 3rd Addition, respectfully requests that the City ofIowa City
consider expanding the current TIF District to include this additional acreage.
Highlander 3rd Addition is currently included in an existing TIF District.
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I~Witi Iowa City's Charter Review Commission has scheduled a meeting to receive
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:ITY OF IOWA CITY Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 PM, Harvat Hall of City Hall,
410 East Washington Street.
The Commission's duty is to perform a review and make recommendations for possible revisions to the
City Charter, which supplies the groundwork and organization for Iowa City's government. This review
takes place once every ten years, and must be completed within a twelve month period. An important part
of this review process is to hear citizens' opinions regarding the present Charter.
Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing and present written or oral comments (limit of 5 minutes per
person). Written comments may also be addressed to the Charter Review Commission, c/o City Clerk,
410 East Washington Street, or bye-mail to citycharter@iawa-city.arg.
Commission Chair Bill Sueppel will report on the Commission's review of the Charter provisions to date.
Thereafter, citizens in attendance or who have submitted written comments will be recognized. Public
input is considered a necessary part of the Commission's review process.
What is the City Charter?
The Iowa City Charter is a document that detennines how the government of Iowa City is organized. The
19 page document provides the legal basis for:
· Composition of the City Council- number of members; district and at-large members;
· How the Council is elected and Mayor is chosen;
· Employment and duties of the City Manager;
· Relationship with City Boards and Commissions;
· Restrictions on campaign contributions;
· Procedures for citizen initiatives and referenda.
· Other administrative and organizational elements
The current Charter is available for review at: www.icgov.orglcitvcharter, City Clerk's office at 410 East
Washington Street; or at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street. Minutes of the prior
Commission meetings are also available at www.icgov.orglcitvcharter or in the City Clerk's office. Call
356-5041 for further infonnation.
Future Opportunities for Input
Working Commission meetings are held at City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, at 7:00 a.m. Following
is a schedule for upcoming meetings: October 11, October 13; October 20; October 27; November 8;
November 22.
All Commission meetings are open to the public. Citizens are always welcome and public input is
encouraged. Additional meetings will be scheduled. Agendas are posted at City Hall and available on the
City web site and in the City Clerk's office.
Info packet of 10/7 at the request of Chair
and will beófficially received 10/19 agenda
IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT C};J
1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Office Phone (319) 356-5045
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6 October 2004
To: City Council
Re: Iowa City Municipal Airport Update
Dear City Council,
I apologize we were unable to attend Tuesday's council meeting and give
you this update in person. Since last month's meeting the Commission has
renewed leases on the T-hangers at the airport, Included in this year's lease was
the result of an ad-hoc committee's work on addressing increased electrical
usage. We have worked to increase co-operation with City's accounting
department which I believe will insure more accurate billing and record keeping.
As of today it appears we will have 100% occupancy.
As I informed you last month, we have hired Snyder & Associates (Mr, Bill
Flannery) to help oversee and manage on-going DOT grants. Bill has met with us
three times and has been introduced to many City staff personnel. The results at
this time exceed my expectations. Among the progress we have made is working
with the City Clerk to better organize and maintain Commission / Airport records;
beginning to assemble a basic marketing plan utilizing free/low cost material that
is available; and indirectly providing valuable information that is a result from his
20 year airport management career, This will prove a great aid in our strategic
planning.
In short, I am very encouraged by the direction and co-operation we on
the Commission have received and look forward to keeping the Council abreast
of developments, Please do not hesitate to contact any of us on the Commission
to discuss further.
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_ ~ Linda Langston Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404-2161
"To be leaders of goodwifl. working and governing
for the common good of the people in Linn County."
AMENDED AGENDA
Thursday, October 7,2004
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Howard R. Green Co.- Conference Room
8710 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids
(East ofI-380/Airport exit - north off of Wright Brothers Blvd.)
1. Welcome
. Lu Barron, Chair - Linn County Board of Supervisors
. Terrence Neuzil, Chair - Johnson County Board of Supervisors
2. Introductions of Attendees
3. Areas of Cooperation - Current & Future
. Building Codes
Reuben Arsate, Johnson County Building Official
Steve VanNote, Linn County Building Official
. Land Use Planning - Similarities and Potential Areas of Cooperation
Les Beck, Linn County Planning and Development Director
4. Update on Issues from Previous Meetings
. Trails Update
Lu Barron, Linn County Board and Carol Thompson, Johnson County
Board
. Homeland Security
Pat Harney, Johnson County Supervisor
Linda Langston, Linn County Supervisor
5. Identify Action Items - Next Steps
Jim Halverson
7. Next Meeting Date -
. Hosted by Johnson County
. Possible Theme - Technology & Economic Development
. Common Phone Book
. Toll Free Calling within the corridor.
. Use of public right-of-ways - public sector infrastructure development
. Public Safety/governmental communication systems - coordination/integration?
. Countywide utilities to meet communication infrastructure needs? - Case Study -
Walla Walla, Washington.
www.linncounty.org
lu.barron@linncounty.org . james.houser@linncounty.org . linda.langston@linncounty.org 0
phone 319.892.5000 . fax 319.892.5009
"It is the mission of We Linn County government to provide at! residents the most efficient and responsive public services. while
maintaimng sound fiscal management fI) order to enhance the qualify ef life in Linn County
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From: Jean Walker [walkersic@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 12:39 PM
To: Rod Lehnertz; Drew Ives
Cc: City Council
Subject: IMPORTANT - TIME SENSITIVE
Dear Rod and Drew,
(My apologies if you are receiving this a second time
- my email did not indicate that it had been sent
successfully. )
Some comments following last night's City Council
meeting:
I was surprised that the University requested up to a
90 day postponement of the nomination of the Melrose
Historic District to the National Register of Historic
Places, as Rod had said at the September 23 Historic
Preservation Commission meeting that the UI review of
the nomination would only take a few weeks and that he
would let me know the results when it was complete.
At that time I said that the State National Register
Committee meeting would be October 8 and that it would
be good to have any corrections to the nomination by
that meeting (so that they could be incorporated into
the final draft of the document) .
I was concerned because Drew mentioned, in public,
that the UI had found errors in the nomination but he
did not substantiate that remark. Rod had mentioned
at the HPC meeting that a box labeled "public-State"
describing property ownership in the District had not
been checked and that the Mormon Institute was a
building used for religious purposes (and might be
considered "public-local") .
If there are any other errors that Drew alluded to, I
would like to know what they are immediately so that I
can have them for the SNRC meeting on October 8 and
also clarify the public record. I will be leaving
Iowa City for that meeting at 3 p.m. tomorrow
(Thursday, Oct. 7 ) and would need to receive them by
then. It would be most convenient to receive them by
email but I would be happy to pick them up if
necessary.
This is a matter of importance because I think it is
unfair that such unsubstantiated comments have been
said in public, even though I had already assured Rod
at the HPC meeting that our organization is committed
to having as accurate a nomination as possible and
that we would be happy to incorporate any appropriate
changes the UI (or any other property owner) might
have. As has been stated before, such changes would
be made to the nomination for up to two weeks after
the SNRC meeting. Later changes would be made to the
Neighborhood records.
Finally, I was disappointed that Drew did not show me
the same courtesy as had Rod at the HPC meeting, In
giving me a copy of the UI correspondence to the City
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Council and would appreciate if you could now send it
to me.
Thanks,
Jean Walker
Copy to City Council
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
CITY HALL, LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Anthony, Darlene Clausen, Matthew Hayek, Jan Leff, Jan Peterson
Joan Vandenberg
MEMBERS ABSENT: Don Anciaux, Sally Stutsman
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Nasby, Steve Rackis
OTHERS PRESENT: Gary Klein, Marcia Klingaman (Iowa City Neighborhood Council)
Maryann Dennis, Charles Eastham, Patti Santangelo
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Hayek called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
Approval of Auaust 16. 2004 and Auaust 30,2004 Minutes:
MOTION: A motion was made by Anthony and seconded by Vandenberg to approve the August 16
Minutes with no revisions. Motion carried unanimously by those present.
MOTION: A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Anthony to approve the August 30 Minutes
with typographical errors corrected. Motion carried unanimously by those present.
Presentation bv Iowa City Association of Realtors
Nasby reported that he had contacted the Association of Realtors to confirm their presentation and was
informed that the Iowa City Association of Realtors did not designate representatives to present to the
Taskforce, Also, Nasby said that no additional information or handouts from the Iowa City Association of
Realtors has been received.
Hayek said that the Taskforce would proceed to the presentation by the Neighborhood Council.
Anthony inquired about information from the Homebuilders Association, as discussed in the September 2
meeting. Hayek noted that he would follow up on obtaining that information,
Presentation bv Iowa City Neiahborhood Council
Klein began by briefly summarizing the function of the Neighborhood Council. There are 28 Neighborhood
Associations that meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues they have in common. Klein said that the
Neighborhood Council is informal and intended to allow discussion of issues affecting several
neighborhoods, and that the Neighborhood Council is composed of representatives elected by the
individual Associations.
Klein noted that the presentation he is giving to the Taskforce is representative of the active voices in the
Neighborhood Associations, rather than being the viewpoint of all Neighborhood Association members.
Both Klein and Klingaman said that the Neighborhood Association Representatives were sent information
and given opportunity to provide feedback. Most participation tends to come from the Downtown and
University area Neighborhood Associations.
Some points from responses included:
· Concentrating assisted housing units is not desirable.
· Designing units to blend into existing neighborhoods in architectural detail and density is
preferred.
· Designing units to conform to historic district design requirements is encouraged.
· Maintenance and management of units is a major determinant on the level of impact on the
neighborhood. Oversight of rental units and tenant activities - both in assisted living and
otherwise - is necessary.
· All neighborhoods need to do "fair share" of assisted housing.
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Klein said that a concern that was expressed focused on the area south of Highway 6, as it is perceived
to currently support greatest number of the higher-density and assisted housing units. Grant Wood and
Mark Twain elementary schools feel impact of serving needs of increased numbers of lower income
children in these areas, and the police department spends more time in the area. This area has the most
affordable land in Iowa City, which supports the continued development of affordable housing, As long as
the cost of building remains low in these areas, low-cost housing will continue to be built. At one time, it
was understood that the City Council would informally discourage the development of assisted housing
south of Highway 6, which appeared to slow development for a number of years, That direction has since
changed as some projects have built in that area.
Klein said that the "Fair share" policy is a general concern for a number of neighborhoods. One
recommendation is introduction of a formal policy to place a moratorium on development of publicly
assisted housing south of Highway 6, with exception to projects already approved prior to the effect of the
moratorium. This would create scattered site opportunities in other areas de facto, and would not require
a formal city policy, He suggested this would also prod the city to investigate use of CDPT funds for
inclusionary zoning. Klein said that they understand the possible need for incentives and are generally
supportive of incentives to help developers create affording housing,
Klein distributed a formal letter addressed to the Taskforce from the Neighborhood Council fully stating
the views he summarized for the Taskforce, as well as an inclusionary zoning brief for review and
consideration. In summary, there are a number of developers and organizations in Iowa City that are
working to create affordable housing opportunities. There is interest from a neighborhood perspective to
see what the future looks like, and how it will be determined. Neighborhoods do not wish to have negative
impacts on their areas, but the group recognizes the need for assisted housing and the diversity that
arises from having these opportunities throughout the city.
Hayek: please give details about the process involved in gathering this information from the
neighborhoods, and the participation. Klein reported that Klingaman sent email messages that included
the letter from the Taskforce to the heads of the Neighborhood Associations, requesting comments, In the
Creekside Neighborhood, email messages went to a neighborhood list, consisting of perhaps a third of
the actual residents. This included the three questions, and summarized issues and concerns from a
neighborhood perspective, and the need for feedback.
Very low response rate overall. Clausen reported that this process was also used in the Northside
neighborhood. Klein reported that Longfellow had highest response rate with approximately five
responses, Klingaman suggested that this is a very complex issue and it can be difficult to grasp full
ramifications. Klein concurred, adding that it is not an issue that people feel too strongly about in a
theoretical sense. It will become a more "real" situation once a practical solution is offered that impacts a
particular place. Only six or seven neighborhoods responded with several responses from areas already
impacted by the issue at hand.
Hayek: was there a clear consensus for suggestions in the letter? Klein reported that there was a
consensus. Klingaman added that the letter was emailed to neighborhood participants for their review and
comments, and that lack of response would be assumed to be approval. Only one response to the letter,
saying it was good. Perhaps two thirds of the Associations have had some activity or conversations within
a year apart from this. Associations become more active when issues of concern are at hand.
Vandenberg: is Longfellow typically more active, or is this an issue of concern for that area? Klingaman
replied that the area is usually more active, and the comments from that neighborhood implied that the
area already had assisted housing and had "done their share."
Hayek: was the discussion of the impact of a moratorium, that it could result in less housing overall going
forward? Klein replied that no, that idea did not come through, The suggestion came from the Wetherby
area, which has several projects and organizations already. Other factors, such as market values, have
not operated as restrictions in the community, so perhaps other things need to be put in place, Perhaps
this sort of action would be good for a particular area, but must also consider what is good for the city and
the developers as well, and try to balance everyone's needs.
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Hayek: was the moratorium suggested for strictly south of Highway 6? Klein answered that no other area
was identified as problematic. The area south of the highway and east of the river, was noted to be an
issue by neighborhoods other than those in that region. Klein noted that the issue depends also on
property management issues. Change comes from neglect, and there are concerns what will happen with
properties long term, Klingaman added that a lot of energy may be required on the part of the
neighborhood to convince the city or owner to continue maintenance. Klein noted also that neighborhood
associations usually involve a small percentage of active individuals. As such, a few people can influence
the opinions of the individual neighborhood associations,
Hayek: what would the vote in neighborhoods be on this issue right now? Klein replied that could be
asked at the public hearing. Klingaman suggested that the vote would be split. Peterson agreed with
Klingaman, adding that there would be differing ideas on what would be "fair." Klein noted that the opinion
might be that scattered affordable housing is a good idea, in everyone else's neighborhoods,
Hayek: regarding inclusionary zoning brief, are there any particulars to be noted? Klein answered that
"inclusionary zoning" is quite variable, and this particular brief asks good questions, especially about
issues over which there may be disagreement. Among these are whether the program is mandatory or
voluntary, what does "voluntary" mean, what sorts of developments/buildings are included, etc, It also
explores the leverage a city policy may allow.
Hayek: was the question of types of housing addressed? Klein reported that the comments were not that
specific.
Rackis: how was "concentration" defined in the inquiries? Klein and Klingaman agreed that it was based
on the individual perception of the respondents, Eastham noted that the question of whose perception is
important in the answer, and inquired about degree of response from renters and individuals living in
assisted housing. Klein and Klingaman replied that in most Associations, participation from these groups
is low. Perhaps because of itinerant nature of rental residents, investment in the community tends to be
lower among this group, Vandenberg agreed that there is an issue with people moving a lot in certain
areas, and that Neighborhood Associations in these areas need to work hard to maintain participation by
recruiting new members.
Rackis: what distinctions were made in regards to the moratorium suggestion, single versus multi-family
housing? Klein replied that he did not have exact details, but understood the suggestion to include all
assisted housing. Klingaman noted that the density at Broadway is considered the current issue, though
Grant Wood was also of concern a few years ago. The density in the Grant Wood area is lower because
of duplexes and single-family homes. Vandenberg inquired about issues in GW raised at the time, and
Klingaman explained that most appeared to be centered on children's activities during school breaks,
rather than property upkeep or others.
Dennis: have any publicly funded developments been welcomed in this community? Klingaman replied
that it is difficult to assess what is welcomed versus what is simply accepted as allowable by zoning laws.
There is no public process to gather information unless there is an attempt to rezone, Klein added that the
question of how to address the issues surrounding assisted housing is recurring. Now we have to
consider what sort of incentives may be needed, which is dependent on what sort of values society
wishes to promote and what sort of future we are looking for.
Hayek: have there been any instances in which the city has discussed changing the zoning for a
particular place that was not powered by a project from a particular group waiting to begin? Eastham
replied that the Peninsula might fall into that category, though it was a policy change rather than zoning.
Klingaman noted that district planning involves looking at undeveloped properties and determining the
best future use of those properties. Ideally, the process would involve planning ahead and taking care of
the zoning ahead of time, rather than reactively putting out fires.
Update on October 4. 2004 Public Hearinq
Hayek reported Taskforce is at the end of hearing presentations, A public hearing is scheduled for
October 4 at Mark Twain School in the Media Center. Meeting begins at 5:30 pm.
Anthony: will any information come from the police department? Hayek replied that the information is
difficult to summarize. Nasby noted that there are numerous codes that designate different service calls
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from the police, and there are 70,000 calls per year in Iowa City. He said that decisions needed to be
made on what information the Taskforce wanted, Also, some problems with information comparison arise
because of differing store policies. Some stores such as K-Mart and Cub Foods may have more calls
simply because it is their policy to report everything to the police, while other stores like Wal-Mart and
Menard's may not have that policy, Nasby said that he and Hayek had reviewed the codes for citations
and arrests only, which is still cumbersome. Nasby said that about 90 crime codes have to be reported to
the State of Iowa. As such, this could be a starting point and then tie that to a designated period of time,
Once that was complete all police service call codes could be plotted onto a map. Hayek said that more
information could be gathered as needed,
Clausen: what about juvenile court? Vandenberg replied that information could be tracked. Her group did
a similar analysis, focusing on assault, juvenile cases, and domestic violence, Nasby noted that there are
four police watch areas in Iowa City: downtown, southeast, northwest, and west. Hayek added that it is
difficult to divide the city up into four discrete areas. Clausen concurred, suggesting that an overview of
the city would be more helpful in making comparisons. Vandenberg pointed out that her previous
information indicated much more activity in the southeast area. Nasby added that the police could supply
any combination of information; it's just a matter of deciding what is wanted.
Leff: what is a watch area? Nasby replied that a watch area is a section of the city defined by the police.
Rackis: would rental permit violations such as a disorderly house be reportable to the State? Nasby
answered that he would have to look at the list, but probably not since it is a local code violation, Clausen
noted that the Taskforce needs to decide what information they want, and weigh how the data might be
skewed by other factors.
Hayek: what data does the Taskforce want? Vandenberg replied that less is more, and key indicators
should be chosen. Leff noted that even only 90 codes seem like a lot. Nasby confirmed that those 90
codes could be plotted, and any types of criminal activity that the Taskforce don't want can then be
removed.
Eastham cautioned the Taskforce against the difficulties and ambiguities of this data. He said that blanket
numbers would not distinguish between homeowners and renters, There are a relatively low number of
families living in assisted housing, and crime numbers are likely to be unfairly heaped onto those few.
Clausen replied that the Taskforce should decide what data and information it would like to have, and
how it will figure into deliberations. Vandenberg agreed, noting that she would like to review impact of the
concentration, and correlation of crime and concentration of poverty, not necessarily that people in
assisted housing are committing crimes.
Rackis agreed that there should be caution in looking at crime data, because it does not distinguish
between the owner and renter. Also, he thought that information was not given on multiple calls to the
same address.
Hayek added that an inference might be drawn that areas with higher crime rates may have higher
numbers of people living in assisted housing, and it is up to the Taskforce to decide if this is the case. The
information from the police is important and necessary. All data the Taskforce is reviewing has the
potential for complications, and the police data is an important piece to the issue at hand. Additional
concerns about how the data is ultimately used by the Taskforce can be addressed at a public hearing.
Vandenberg pointed out that depending on the viewpoint on the data, it could be used against the
Taskforce's recommendation. Clausen agreed, saying that all available data should be reviewed in order
to make recommendations,
Vandenberg remarked that there are different ways data can be tracked in the juvenile court: where the
subject lives, and where the crime was committed. What does the Taskforce want? General agreement
that information wanted on where the subject lives. Vandenberg will work on gathering this data,
Other Business
Hayek noted that more statistics from the city are still coming on rental values, vacancy rates, etc. Also,
Vandenberg offered a summary from the Broadway Revitalization Project survey, in conjunction with the
National Resource Center for Family-centered Practice.
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At next meeting, based on public participation, the Taskforce could potentially begin deliberation after the
public hearing. Otherwise, can plan to begin deliberation at October 18 meeting. Clausen replied that
usually deliberations take place later, to give members time to consider the information.
Leff: is it appropriate for Taskforce members to encourage attendance, and how can the hearing be made
less intimidating? Hayek replied to the first question, yes, and that the city is planning to do some
marketing to encourage people to come and discuss. Also, regarding the environment, happy to have
more suggestions, Depending on the size of the group, Taskforce can try to make it informal, and having
it at the school may help as well. Leff noted that she hopes to get some input from residents by leaving
the city building and going into the community.
Clausen: will the Taskforce be deliberating that night? Hayek agreed that because of additional
information, it might be useful to give Taskforce members time to consider before beginning deliberations.
General agreement expressed that deliberation should begin at October 18 meeting.
Vandenberg: since there is no proposal yet, what will residents are asked to respond to? It was
suggested to ask them the residents the same sorts of questions that have been asked the other groups.
General interest expressed in making the forum non-threatening,
Anthony: will the Taskforce be getting information from the Homebuilders and Realtors Associations, and
can we have them participate? Hayek suggested that formal notice of the hearings could be sent to the
groups that participated so far, including invitation to give additional comments or opinions at that time.
Hayek noted proposed future meeting dates: October 18, November 1, November 15, November 22, and
December 6. These dates were set with the intent for Taskforce to be done by December, and inquiring
whether there should be two or three meetings in November. All will review the dates for next meeting.
Santangelo suggested advertising the public hearing at Music at Broadway. Dennis inquired how long
hearing is planned to last, since it is beginning right at the dinner hour and may cause problems for those
with children, Suggestion to offer childcare services at the site, perhaps in the gym.
Time changed to 6:30 pm, tentatively planned to end at 8:30 pm. Vandenberg will check on availability of
the additional room and the time change, Leff requested an email confirmation of the time and place, to
announce at a neighborhood meeting.
Hayek inquired about other discussion. Vandenberg reported that Iowa City is participating in a Youth
Development Grant with eight other sites, including a group in Chicago. Noted that she heard at a recent
conference that theoretically people in the Chicago area are coached to move to Iowa, Clausen added
that was discussed in the research readings, that one of the services offered was assistance with
relocation. Vandenberg continued by explaining that a trip is planned to Chicago to talk about this with
that group. The Chicago group may have a more political interest in the question of where people are
going when they leave that area, in relation to the gentrification of urban Chicago, Dennis pointed out that
many people have been displaced in the Chicago area because a high number of units have been torn
down.
Hayek added final note to the group to plan to be flexible on how long deliberations will take to reach a
consensus and produce initial document. Still planning to reach a consensus, then nominate a subgroup
to write up a summary, disseminate it to the public, then hold a second public hearing, tweak the
proposal, and submit it to the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the taskforce, Vandenberg moved to adjourn. Peterson
seconded, and the motion passed uncontested. Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.
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Minutes DRAFT rnJ
Iowa City Airport Commission
August 12, 2004
Iowa City Airport Terminal
Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Carl Williams, Dan Clay
Members Absent: John Staley
Staff Present: Ron O'Neil, Sue Dulek
Others Present: Rick Masacari, Dick Blum, Harry Wolf, David Hughes
Call to Order:
Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 5:42 pm
Recommendations to Council: None.
Public Discussion-items not on the agenda:
Rick Masacari addressed the commission voicing his support for his support of the commission in lieu
of the August 3rd city council meeting.
Dick Blum discussed airport zoning issues as they pertain to precision approach.
Unfinished items for discussion/action:
No items were presented.
Items for Discussion:
Minutes for the July meeting were discussed and motion was made by Clay and seconded by Williams
to accept the minutes. Motion passed 3-0.
Clay moved and Williams seconded moving item D. to the end of the list of items to discuss. Motion
passed 3-0.
Item A was Aviation Commerce Park (ACP). Harry Wolf of Iowa Realty presented marketing
information and discussed activity on the sale of lots.
Item B is runway 07 project. David Hughes from Earth Tech and Sue Dulek discussed Earth Tech
contract and changes that would need to be made before signing it. There was a resolution to accept
the Earth Tech contract contingent upon the changes that were discussed and after obtaining the FAA
grant. Motion moved by Clay and seconded by Williams. Resolution approved three to zero.
Item C is the 2004-2005 T-Hangar leases. The Commission discussed the rates and other issues
including methods of counting for excessive electrical use in hangars and flowage fees as they pertain
to fuel brought onto the field by tenants. It was decided to set up an ad hoc committee to look into the
electrical usage.
For item E, Mr. O'Neil discussed the progress of the obstruction mitigation process.
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Item F is the strategic plan. In respect to marketing issues, Mr. Clay discussed the need for a park
area at the airport. He also discussed the need for a press kit and/or media guide.
Item G is the Airport Fly-In Breakfast. Commission discussed the upcoming Sertoma Airport Fly-In
breakfast to be held on August 29,2004. The commission reaffinned its support of this event.
Item H is the vertical infrastructure roof bids. Motion by Clay, seconded by Williams to accept the
lowest bid for roof repair on building B. Motion passed three to zero.
Item I-Airport Manager Performance. Hartwig offered Mr. O'Neil the option to go into Executive
Session. Mr. O'Neil said the Commission could not go into Executive Session since it was not on the
Agenda. Ms. Dulek said that was not necessary. Mr. ONeil did not request Executive Session. Hartwig
said he had come to the opinion that he lost trust in Mr. O'Neil's ability to represent the Airport
Commission due to comments Mr.O'Neil made in a public forum. Mr. O'Neil gave a time line of events
to his recollection. Mr. Clay said that Mr O'Neil's bringing up at a public forum the issue that the FAA
grant was in jeopardy because of the Commission's action with respect to airport management was at
the least poor judgment and possibly misinformation. Mr.O'Neil said he did not bring the issue up at
the public forum. Mr. O'Neil said he was attempting to do just the just the opposite of what Mr. Clay
said. Mr. Williams asked if the people Mr. O'Neil and Mr. Hartwig had talked to at the FAA were
different persons. He also said no one should do anything to jeopardize possible FAA grants. Mr. Clay
said that he had lost confidence in Mr. O'Neil's ability to serve the Commission. Mr. Hartwig moved
and Mr. Clay seconded a motion to terminate Mr. O'Neil's contract effective immediately. Mr. O'Neil
said that entire Commission should be present to vote on this issue instead of just a majority. The
motion carried 2-1 with Mr. Williams voting no and Mr. Hartwig and Mr. Clay voting yes.
Item D- Airport budget and management. Mr. Clay wanted to discuss the budget item concerning
vehicle replacement. Mr. Hartwig said he would look into exactly what is covered and how the fund
works. He felt that the Commission does not need to purchase vehicles as often as in the past. Mr. Clay
and Mr. Williams seconded a motion to authorize the Chair to enter into negotiations with Jet Air to
effect an interim management agreement. Motion passed 3-0.
Chairperson's Report:
The Chair publicly thanked Mr. Krystenansky for his service to the Commission.
Member's Report:
Mr. Clay offered his support for the upcoming Sertoma Breakfast
Administrative Report:
Ms. Dulek said she would look into the National Guard lease.
Set Next Regular Meeting for September 9,2004at 5:45PM
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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Minutes DRAFT
Iowa City Airport Commission
September 9, 2004
Iowa City Airport Terminal
Members Present: Randy Hartwig, Carl Williams, Dan Clay, John Staley
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Sue Dulek and Jeff Davidson
Others Present: Dave Larson, David Hughes, Dennis Gordon, Dick Blum, Rick Masacari,
Herrell Timmons and Ron Duffe
Recommendations to Council: None.
Call to Order:
Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes for the July 17th meeting were discussed and motion was made by Staley and seconded by
Clay to accept the minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Discussion of-items not on the agenda:
Dave Larson inquired as to Commission's interest in dirt for fill and who the contact person is for
the Aviation Commerce Park. Commerce notified Dave Larson that David Hughes of Earth Tech is
the contact for this project.
Unfinished items for discussion/action:
The Commission had no items to report.
Items for Discussion:
a) Aviation Commerce Park: No one was present from Iowa Realty to give a report. Chairman
Hartwig reported that there had been activity and that hopefully there will be offers to look
at in the near future.
b) Runway 07 Project- Earth Tech: David Hughes of Earth Tech was present. Mr. Hughes had
a meeting with the Public Works Department and discussed a three year time frame before
the project will be completed. Mr. Hughes asked the Commission about the best time for
the development to begin.
c) 2004-2005 Hangar Leases: Carl Williams asked tenants to provide overall feedback on the
airport and the lease agreement. Mr. Williams provided the Commission with a handout
summarizing some of the tenant's thoughts. Common feelings from tenants were concerns
of costs and safety. Mr. Williams also brought up issue of electricity usage in certain
hangers and asked tenants for advice on this problem. Tenants suggested asking people to
obey the honor system and record the number of appliances they have in the hangar. Motion
made by Dan Clay to keep the rent amount the same for this fiscal year and then in the next
lease include a description of the expected electrical use and note for tenants to voluntarily
pay amounts above and beyond the expected amount. John Staley seconded the motion and
the motion passed three to zero with Chairman Hartwig abstaining.
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d) Airport Budget: Chairman Hartwig notified the Commission that they are working on the
fiscal 2006 budget. Infonnation must be submitted by the 24th of September and
Commission agreed to study the budget and to possibly meet in a special session to discuss
it in more detail.
e) Airport Management: There was further discussion on the duties and responsibilities of Jet
Air in an interim management agreement. Harrell Timmons addressed the Commission with
his thoughts on the issue. Hartwig discussed the need to look into hiring a consultant to help
oversee grants and other issues which require aviation management expertise. Clay moved
and Staley seconded a motion to authorize the chair to continue negotiations with Jet Air on
the interim management agreement and to enter into agreement with an outside consultant to
help in issues related to other FAA/DOT grants and operational issues. Motion passed four
to zero.
±) Obstruction Mitigation- Stanley Consultants: There are no new issues to discuss.
g) Airport Park: Dan Clay gathered infonnation about what type of shelter would be
recommended. Estimate given between $8,000 and $10,000 for clean up and fence and
additional $6,000-$8,000 for shelter and if playground equipment is selected it would be an
additional $10,000. Thirty thousand would cover entire project. John Staley made a motion
to continue looking into cost estimates for a proposed airport park. Williams seconded the
motion and motion passed four to zero.
h) Strategic Plan: Jeff Davidson from the City discussed the outline and steps of the Strategic
Plan. Time was spent describing the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan (specifically the South
Central District Plan element). He also reviewed input from the stakeholder focus groups. It
was pointed out to the Commission how the Airport is a key element of the Comprehensive
Plan. Much time was spent discussing the elements of a Mission/Vision Statement.
Chairperson's report: The Chair thanked members of the City staff for their assistance to the
Commission during this interim period.
Commission Members' Reports: Staley thanked Clay and Hartwig for their work in conveying to
City Council the importance of the Airport remaining under a Commission governance structure.
Williams said that Iowa Child would be visiting the Airport and possibly use the meeting space.
Also the Civil Air Patrol and VI ROTC indicated increased interest. Clay expressed positive
thoughts about recent meeting with City officials and was encouraged by the desire to work
to gether.
Administrative Report: No further issues were presented
Set next Meeting: Meeting set for October 14, 2004 at 5:45 p.m.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM
Submitted by:
Randal D. Hartwig Date
Chairperson
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lOW A CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2004
lOW A CITY AIRPORT TERMINAL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Hartwig, John Staley, Carl Williams
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dan Clay
STAFF PRESENT: Sue Dulek
OTHERS PRESENT: Bruce Ahrens
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Hartwig called the meeting to order at 5:47pm
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
No items were presented.
UNFINISHED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
No items were presented
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION:
The Airport Commission's agreement with Farmer's National to manage the agricultural property was
discussed. The Commission agreed to continue with Fanner's National's management and instructed them
to allow for the need of Earth Tech to begin work on Runway 7/25 project.
The management of the Airport was discussed with Hartwig describing an agreement with Snyder &
Associates to oversee DOT grants in progress and to provide additional services as requested.
The Airport Budget was discussed. The main questions concerned what the Commission thought the
amount for full-time personnel should be. The consensus was the budget should be reduced to $40,000-
$45,000 with respect to an Airport Manager position, Other questions concerned the amount budgeted for
vehicle replacement and if that could be reduced. Hartwig said he would look into what went into the
figure presented and report back.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Submitted by:
Randy Hartwig, Chairperson
Airport/mins/9-16-04