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TO:
FROM:
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
(Sent to Council Only)
July 21, 1995
City Council (Memo for Record)
City Manager
Material in Infornmtion Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor Horowitz to the Planning and Zoning Conmission ,?~/~..
regarding the Science Center.
'Memorandum from the City Manager regarding City proposal for Paratransit
Service.
Copy of letter from the City Manager to Jim Larew regarding the Science
Center.
Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a. Reminder on Iowa City's Panhandling or Begging Law =2~/5
b. Press Release from J. Patrick White regarding PATV Controversy .~,1~ ~/'
Copy of letter from the City Attorney to Attorney Meardon regarding purchase~U2__.~
of Peninsula Property.
Copy of letter from the Director of Public Works to the Water Quality
Bureau of the Iowa DNR.
Memoranda' from the Finance Director: ,"
a. Final FY96 Property Tax Rate and Bank Franchise Tax Revenue
b. Annual Report for FY95 for CB-5 Parking Impact Fee Reserve Fund
Copy of letter from the Director of Parks and Recreation to Hertz Faro ~/_
Management, Inc., regarding purchase of property.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of July 11,
1995.
Article: Pedestrians to get added protection
Minutes of the May 17, 1995, meeting of the Neighborhood Council.
Minutes of the May 18, 1995, meeting of the PATV Board of Directors.
Agenda for the July 20, 1995, meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Agenda for the July 27, 1995 meeting of the Board of Supervisors,
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
July 19, 1995
Thomas Scott, Chair
Planning & Zoning Commission
419 E. Fairchild
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dear Tom:
At a recent City Council work session, a presentation was made by representatives of the
Science Center to determine Council interest in the water treatment plant site being used for
the Science Center. Attached is a copy of the correspondence which initiated this
conversation as well as the City Manager's response to Jim Larew. Generally speaking, the
City Council was receptive of the idea with the very clear understanding that the primary
purpose of the water treatment plant site is for water source, distribution and treatment. The
City Council asked that the Planning and Zoning Commission give consideration to the
alternate use_s at the water treatment plant site, specifically land use ir0~ic~. Staff is
working on a general land use plan and it m~y be incorporated into your discussions, Please
schedule this matter as convenient.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Susan M. Horowitz
Mayor'
Attachment
~,8cice~tt
cc:' City Council
City Manager
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
CIVIC CENTER · 410 E, WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY IOWA ~2240-1~26
PHONE (3[9) 3~6-J000
IOWA CITY AREA SCIENCE CENTER, INC.
~04 B. Bloomington S~eet
Iowa City. Iowa 52245
319-337-2007
May 15, 1995
Mr. Stephen Atkins
tit7 Manager
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Science Center Site
Dear Steve:
As you know, the Iowa City Area Science Center, Inc., is a
non-profit, tax exempt corporation established for the purpose of
creating a science and technology center in our community. For
more than three years, until such time as an appropriate site could
be found for a science center Structure, we have been offering a
variety of programs to the public.
Although we have never had a men~bership drive, we already have
more then 400 individuals and families who have become members.
Literally thousands of people of all ages have artended our
programs taught by hundreds of adult volunteers. We believe that
now is-the time to build a science and technology center.
With this interest in mind, we have noted with special
interest that the principal lawsuit between the City of Iowa City
and the owners of the real estate which was condemned for the new
water treatment plant site has been settled.
Before the City condemned this property, we had been invited
by Mr. Bruce Glasgow, on behalf of his partnership (and, later,
condemnees), to consider this site as a location for a new science
center. We were impressed with the site's potential. It is
immediately accessible to the University of Iowa community, on the
Dubuque Street extension. It is also accessible to our growing
community--east end west, north and south, by its proximity to
Interstate 80. Finally, we believe the site provides an excellent
greeting point to n~tional and intTa-state visitors whom we expect
to attract, as they travel through eastern Iowa. For a community
with a national and international reputation in science, health and
technology fields, we believe a science and technology center will
prove to be an unprecedented "ambassador" institution.
When the City later decided to condemn this real estate, and
prior to the initiation of the condeanation litigation between Mr.
IOWA CITY ARF. A SCIP. NCl~, CP..N'I~R, INC.
Mr. Stephen Arkins
May 15, 1995
Page 2
Glasgow' s partnership and the Ct~7 of Iowa City, we were pleased to
have been invited a~tend a chare~te hosted by the City, at which
time we held further informal d~scusstons regarding the possible
locatlon of a science c~ente~ on a small portion of the condemned
real estate.
By this letter, I wanted to express our very strong and
continued interest in locating a science and technology center on
this site. We believe such a location would benefit the public
whom we serve. . Such a facility would be designed, in cooperation
with the City, to assure .that it posed no threat to the operation
of the new water treatment plant.
We respectfully request the opportunity to meet with
appropriate officials from the City as soon as reasonably possible,
to allow our .earlier discussions to continue° We hope that such a
dialogue would lead, in ~he very near future, to the execution of
a written agreement in principal under which terms ICASC would be
ellowed to use a designated portion of this land sU that our Board
of Directors might, in turn, approach appropriate foundations and
agencies to determine their interest end ability to assist us in
funding the pieruling and construction phases of this exciting
venture.
Thar~ you for your prompt response to this request.
Beet wishes.
Sin ly
~~n~SC~
C. ~a
IDENT, SC
April 7, 1995
Jim Larew
504 E. Bloomington St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Jim:
Following the City Council work session discussion on July 11, I wanted to indicate what I
believe to be the Council's direction with respect to the Science Center and the water
treatment plant site.- The Council appears interested in considering the possibility of the
Science Center on th~ water treatment plant site. I believe you understood their reservations
about the use of the site by other than water treatment/water financed facilities. The City
staff will be undertaking a design of the water treatment facilities and their approximate
location on the treatment plant site. There is a limited amount of land available for the water
treatment plant, its physical structure, and support buildings; therefore, the Science Center
would be considered an ancillary use. I re~;ognize our work will have some bearing on your
fundraising efforts; I believe you can legitimately say to those interested in assisting in your
financing that the City will consider the water treatment site, depending upon a variety 6f
limitations and other considerations, as a possible location for the Science Center.
The Planning Department and Public Works Department will be undertaking a general site plan.
We will attempt to show what land might be available on the buildable portion of the property;
that is, the portion which would support foundations and other structural needs. Also, the
land which is intended for water storage and/or source will be identified as not supporting
physical structures.
I will also, by copy of this letter, ask John Hayek to review our legal position in order to
assure the City Council that in considering alternate uses we are not in any legal jeopardy.
I would expect John to review it promptly. I will share his opinions with you.
For the time being I would await the opinion of our legal counsel,, and you may feel free to
discuss your potential huB{cling needs and the approximate size of the footprint on the site with
Karin and Chuck, as you see fit.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Atkin~
City Manager
City Council
Chuck Schmadeke
Karjn Franklin
John Hayek
410 BAST WASBI~iQTOH STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1126 · (319) 3f6-lOO0 · FAX (319) 3:ll.tlOS
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 19, 1995
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Paratransit Service - City Proposal
At a recent City Council meeting, Karen indicated it was her impression that the Department of
Parking & Transit would submit a response to the RFP process for paratransit service. While
there was some difference of opinion among Council members and I too felt that was not the
direction we received, clearly the minutes show otherwise.
The City staff did prepare a summary of the operating expenses for the possibility of the City's
involvement\takeover of SEATS service. At one time, the County indicated they would not submit
a proposal and therefore as a contingency we were prepared to respond at the closure date of
the RFP process. Our estimates indicated thai the cost of a City paratransit service would be
approximately that of the earlier proposals by .the County. When compared to the County
proposal as submitted, ours was approximately 1V~% less. We made a judgment that the minor
difference in the cost was not sufficient to discourage our recommending continuation of the
contract with the County. Furthermore, the expressed opinions of the Council members, and I
believe the community, was a desire to preserve the SEATS service as one service-one provider
and not the potential for two or some fragmented service.
Karen was correct in that we should have submitted a formal response to our RFP. I can assure
you that we were fully prepared to do so; however, chose to provide a cost estimate as a backup
for the eventuality of either no County proposal or a complete lack of proposals in response to
the RFP. I apologize for the misunderstanding.
CC:
a~c%7-19.sa
Joe Fowler
Jeff Davidson
April 7, 1995
Jim Larew
504 E. Bloomington St.
Iowa Gity, IA 52245
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Jim:
Following the City Council work session discussion on July 11, I wanted to indicate what I
believe to be the Council's direction with respect to the Science Center and the water
treatment plant site.-The Council appears interested in considering the possibility of the
Science Center on the water treatment plant site. I believe you understood their reservations
about the use of the site by other than water treatment/water financed facilities. The City
staff will be undertaking a design of the water treatment facilities and their approximate
location on the treatment plant site. There is a limited amount of land available for the water
treatment plant, its physical structure, and support buildings; therefore, the Science Center
would be considered an ancillary use. I recognize our work will have some bearing on your
fundraising efforts; I believe you can legitimately say'to those interested in assisting in your
financing that the City will consider the water treatment site, depending upon a variety of
limitations and other considerations, as a possible location for the Science Center.
The Planning Department and Public Works Department will be undertaking a general site plan.
We will attempt to show what land might be available on the buildable portion of the property;
that is, the portion which would support foundations and other structural needs. Also, the
land which is intended for water storage and/or source will be identified as not sapporting
physical structures.
I will also, by copy of this letter, ask John Hayek to review our legal position in order to
assure the City Council that in considering alternate uses we are not in any legal jeopardy.
I would expect John to review it promptly. I will share his opinions with you.
For the time being I would await the opidion of our legal counsel, and you may feel free to
discuss your potential building needs and the approximate size of the footprint on the site with
Karin and Chuck, as you see fit.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: City Council '/
Chuck Schmadeke
Karin Franklin
John Hayek
410 EAST WASHINGTON STP, EETe IOWA CITY, IOWA (2240-1126e(3ll) 356.S000e FAX (319) 3~6-S009 Iq
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City of Iowa'City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 18, 1995
TO:
From:
Re:
R. J. Winkelhake, Police Chief
Captain Hamey, Field Operations
Linda Newman Wolto, City Attorney
Reminder on Iowa City's Panhandling or Begging Law
As you can see from the attached copy of Section 8-5-2 of the City Code, begging in Iowa City
is not Illegal unless
acco. mpanled by harassment, assault, or fraud;
conducted In confined places so as to Intrude on physical privacy of others;
conducted In an area where the activity will impair orderly movement and
create health and safety concerns.
Since the summer weather sometimes increases the frequency of "panhandling" or "begging", I
wanted to ask you to bdng this to the attention of the police officers who might be called to the
downtown area for ostensibly illegal begging,
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter, and please call if you have questions at
x5030.
CC:
City Council
City Clerk
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Anne Burnside, FYI
Bev Ogren, FYI
Attachment
Inw~anhanffi.mmo
8-5-1
CHAPTER 5
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
SECTION:
8-5-1:
8-5-2:
8-5-3:
8-5-4:
8-5-5:
8-5-6:
8-5-7:
Disorderly Conduct
Begging
Offenses Involving Public
Officers
Damaging, Defacing Property
Keeping Disorderly House
Indecent Exposure and Conduct
False Alarms
8-5-1: DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Any person who commits any of the
following acts shall be guilty of d!sor-
derly conduct:
1, Makes unreasonable noise in public
so as to cause a breach of the peace~,
2. Makes unreasonable noise in the
vicinity of any residence which causes
distress to the occupants thereof. For
the purposes of this Section, an occu-
pant shall not be considered dis-
tressed unless the occupant has first
attempted to contact the individual
responsible for such noise and re-
quested relief, and the noise contin-
ues or is resumed within forty eight
(48) hours of said request~.
3. Acts in a threatening or violent
manner towards another whereby:
a. Any person is placed in fear of
safety of the person's life, limb or health;
b. The property of any person is
placed in danger of being destroyed or
damaged; or
c. The lawful pursuits of another
are substantially curtailed.
4. Uses inflammatory language in
public which the person using the
language knows or reasonably should
know is likely to provoke an imminent
violent reaction by another. (1978
Code §24-47)
5. Places their own person in or on
any public way so as to halt or impede
the flow of vehicular or pedestrian
traffic and refuses to clear any public
way when ordered to do so. (1994
Code)
6. Commits a trespass upon public or
private property with a malicious in-
tent~
7. WIIfully and knowingly acts in such
a way as to disrupt any lawful assem-
blage or gathering of people.
This Section shall not apply to any
peace officer acting within the scope
of the officer's duties. (1978 Code
§24-47; 1994 Code)
1. See Title 6. Chapter 4 of this Code for noise control regulations.
Iowa City
8-5-2
8-5-6
Accompanied by harassment, assault
or freud; or
Conducted in confined spaces, there-
by intruding on the physical privacy of
others; or
Conducted in an area where the activ-
ity will impair orderly movement or
otherwise create unreasonable health
and safety concerns. (1994 Code)
8-5-3:
OFFENSES INVOLVING PUB-
LIC OFFICERS:
Impersonating an Officer: It sffiall be
unlawful for any person other than a
duly appointed and acting officer or
representative of the City to wear or.
display any insignia tending to desig-
nate the wearer as being an officer or
representative of the City. (1978 Code
§24-3)
Refus!ng to Assist Officers: Any peace
officer making an arrest may summon
as many persons as necessary to aid
in making the arrest, and all persons
refusing to obey such summons shall
be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.
(1978 Code §29-1; 1994 Code)
Obstructing Officers: No person shall
rescue or take any person from the
custody of any peace officer or pre-
vent the arrest of any such person or
resist, oppose, obstruct or impede any
member of the police force in the
discharge of the officer's duties. (1978
Code §29-2; 1994 Code)
8-5-4:
DAMAGING, DEFACING PROP-
ERTY: No person shall damage
or.deface in any manner any property be-
longing to another, whether public or pri-
vate, without the consent of the owner of
such property. (1978 Code §24-1)
8-5-5: KEEPING DISORDERLY
HOUSE: No person shall permit
or suffer to continue, without taking legal
steps to prevent the same, any quarreling,
fighting or loud, disagreeable noises to the
disturbance of the neighborhood or general
public upon any premises owned by the
person or in the person's possession~.
(1978 Code §24-48)
8-5-6: INDECENT EXPOSURE AND
CONDUCT:
It shall be unlawful for a person to
allow or permit the exposure of the
genitals, buttocks, female breasts or
pubes of such person to another not
the person's spouse or partner or to
commit a sex act in the presence or
view of another person except a
spouse or partner, if: (1978 Code
· §24-114; 1994 Code)
1. The person does so to arouse or
satisfy the sexual desire of either of
them; and
2. The person knows or reasonably
should know that the act is offensive
to the viewer.
"Sex act" means any act, actual or
simulated, which involves contact with
human or animal genitalia or the anus.
This would include, but not be limited
to, such acts as masturbation or sexu-
al intercourse.
1. See Title 6, Chapter 4 of this Code for noise control.
lor~a C~y
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
July 20, 1995
TO:
From:
The Honorable Mayor Susan M. Horowitz and Members of the City Council
::,:.:::,::::, :::::::: -
Press P ohn y, regarding PATV
Controversy
Attached is a copy of the press release faxed to me on Wednesday, July 19, 1995. You will
note thpt Pat White states that "public nudity can be regulated under the First Amendment."
I called Pat to discuss this broad, indeed over-sweeping statement, and we do agree that
under the current version of the federal Cable Act of 1992, PATV could pass regulations
defining "offensiveness" to include nudity, and presumably limiting when th}se "offensive"
materials could be presented to viewers.
A!so, I want to again encourage PATV to consult their own attorney as to how far pre-
screening can' be carried out by PATV, and still avoid First Amendment/constitutional
problems. This is a highly technical area; and as I mentioned in prior public meetings, the City
Attorney's Office gives advice to City employees and City officials, and PATV does not fall
into this category.
CC:
PATV
City Clerk
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney Office Staff
First Amendment File
Cable TV Staff
Attachment
Inw~pmssrel.mmo
{~?-19-1995 12:54P1~ FRON ,,TOi,,ISON COL~'4TY ATI'Clv, K~SY TO 935~ P,e2
For Zrmedia, te Release
,3~1y 19, 1995
r was requeetml by several cittzep_~ and by ~he city attorney to
revie~ a program which aired on Iowa tityes public access chixmel on
Saturday, ~u~y 1st. Their iru~ries or complaints quesuioned whether
program violated Iowa law. At my request, PATV provtde~ me with a
of the entire prcxjram*-not all of which aired.
· he program in question, labeled "~xile on S=upo Street: ~S,"
consists of a still photograph of a nude woman wi~h her 1698 spread
apart which disl~lays full fEesEal nudity Zr~m u~d-thigh up. Th~ woman
is slightly reclining and has her right hand placed on the pubi~ region
of her a~c~omen. Some sort of macram~ figure is periodically raised to
cover the pho~o and ~hen lowered again. The photo has be~n altered in
some. fashion so as Eo reduce to a degree the pictorial clarity below ~he
woman~s right hand. Th~ program is accompanied by background noise
which includes constant squealing sounds, a periodic tooting or horn-
like no~se and ~mt could be a muirled voice.
Sectfort 728.1 Of the rows Code defines obscene material as any
nB=erial depicting or describing the 9enltals, sex aces, mascurbatioz~,
excretory func~iose or sadom~soohlstie abuse. There are further
limiting defi-itionsl however, for ~he purpose of this analysis, the
initial per=ion o= the statutory definition will suffice.
The prog=~n does not depict the ~oman's actual sex organs or her
9~n{tals. Nor does it depict a sex act or mastuzbation. It is no~,
therefore, obscene under Iowa law. Th~ pho~ograph is not appreciably
different the. many' which are widel~ available in other formats.
I understand clearly why many in the oo~nw~ity would find this
program Imten~ly o~fenstve. However, ~he cri~4nal code which X have
enforcement respun~ibility for g0Ast be strictly construed. It rema4n-,
~hoRgh, for the city council and the public access boa, rd ~0 en~c~
procedures which would avoid this type of material airing~-e~ lease as
it did in ~hts case.
Altohough public nudity is not l~r se illegal in Iowa, it is n./
Opinion that ~lic nudihy ~ ~ t~aced ~der the f~st am~t.
~ ~e co~cil ud ~e p~lic access ~ard w~E to r~late
pru~ su~ en CMe, I believe ~t co~tihutionall~ pe~es~le wa~
to do so c~ be ~aated.
· J. Patrick White
Phone (319) 339-6100
Fax (319) 339-6149
TOTRL
July 19, 1995
William L. Meardon
Meardon, Sueppel, Downer & Hayes
122 S. Linn St,
Iowa .City, IA 52240
CITY OF I0 FVA CITY
Re:
Council Approval of Contract of Sale of Real Estate between Meardon, et al. and the City of Iowa City
for the Peninsula Property; Tuesday, July 18, 1995, Council Meeting
Dear Bill:
This is to inform you that the City Council formally approved the "contract for sale of real estate" which the City
staff has negotiated with you and the other owners of the Peninsula property. The City's survey of acres to be
acquired concerning the Peninsula site has not yet been completed; but according to your land boundary
surveyors, the acres to be retained and acquired are as follows:
8.7 acres to be retained by you and the other property owners.
190.02 acres to be purchased by the City.
I am enclosing a copy of the resolution authorizing purchase, and request that you submit the abstracts of title
for update, to be delivered to my Office - so that I may prepare a title opinion prior to closing.
As for the $25,000 downpayment for the City's purchase, I suggest that we set up a formal "escrow agreement"
concerning this ernest money, and l know both you and I have "standard escrow agreements" in our computers
and/or research files. Just let me know if you want me to draft the escrow agreement.
Thank you very much for your cooperation in this matter, and the City looks forward to consummating this sale
soon.
Cordially yours,
City Attorney
cc: City Council, FYI
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
PCD Director
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Bev Ogren, FYI
Enc.
PHONE (3191
FAX(J19) J~6-S009
July 13, 1995
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Darrell McAIlister, Chief
Water Quality Bureau
iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallac. e State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Re:
NPDES Permit Numbers 5225001 & 5225002 Wastewater Treatment and Collection
Facility Improvemanias - City of iowa City
Dear Mr. McAIlister:
The City of Iowa City is hereby requesting consideration of an extension of time to complete
wastewater facility improvernents. On May 16, 1994, tile City of iowa City submitted to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources the "Design Outline for Wastewater Treatment and
collection Facility Improvements" dated May 1994. This "Design Outline," prepared by
Stanley Consultants Inc. was submitted as both the plan of action and the preliminary
engineering report for the Iowa City Ammonia Reduction Project. Due to available capacity
at our south treatment plant, additional ammonia reduction will be realized when the north and
south plants are connected by way of the south river corridor sewer.
The IDNR in a letter dated November 10, 1994, proposed the following schedule for
completion of the work included in the "Design Outline":
August 1, 1995
Submit Final Plans and Specifications Meeting IDNR
Design Standards
December 1, 1995
Receive Bids
January 1, 1996
Award Contracts
February 1, 1996
Start Construction
July 1, 1998
Initiate Operations
November 1, 1998
Compliance with Final Effluent Limitations
410 EAST
WASHINOTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA JZ/40-1~26 · (319) 3J6-J000 · FAX ()19)
Darrell McAIlister
July 13, 1995
Page 2
It appears that these dates, although consistent with the schedule included in the "Design
Outline," are.overly burdensome on the City and our wastewater users. The City therefor
requests consideration of a revised schedule which will allow time to complete the design,
acquire property rights, provide for regulatory review, establish a reasonable and acceptable
user fee schedule, accumulate cash, sell'bonds and complete construction. We believe we
can fulfill environmental responsibility in a timely fashion, and yet stay within our ability to
finance such improvements,
We would like to point out that the City is about to complete the design outline for new Water
Facility improvements to meet Federal standards, These improvements include new water
sources, distribution system improvements, and a new water treatment plant. The City has
purchased the new site for the wells and treatment plant and we are currently constructing
test wells at the site. These will become production wells in the future. These new water
treatment and source/supply facilities will be constructed in phases over the next six years.
The estimated cost for the water project is 952,000,000 in 1995 dollars.
Just as with the wastewater improvements (945,000,000), the City intends to sell revenue
bonds for a substantial portion of the costs for both projects. Bond issue structure and the
accumulation of cash are now in preparation; however, we have estimated that the borrowing,
of ~97,000,000-F over the next six years could result not only in a significant new debt
burden for the City, but also with interest and borrowing costs, would make these water and
wastewater improvements actually cost 9200,000,000. This, in addition to our current
wastewater debt burden of 940,000,000 (with interest costs of an additional- ~40.,000,000),
as you can see the City will be approaching a debt burden of 9140,000,000 +, and actual
project costs of twice that amount. We are therefore requesti~lg a revised schedule for
wastewater compliance,
It is the City's intent to combine the construction of these two costly projects in order to
effectively manage the work. In other words, the City proposes a seven-year construction
schedule for Wastewater Facility Improvements, Even with this extended schedule, the City
will be spending on average + ~ 13,000,000 per year on water and wastewater construction-
related activities.
The revised schedule for completion of the Wastewater Facility work is as follows:
October 1, 1995
Submit Final Plans .and Specifications Meeting IDNR
Design Standards (South River Corridor Sewer, Napoleon
Park Pump Station, North and South Plant Improvements)
February 1, 1996
Receive Bids on South River Corridor Sewer and Napoleon
Park Pump Station.
March 1, 1996
Award Contract for South River Corridor Sewer and
Napoleon Park Pump Station.
April 1 ,. 1996
Start Construction for South River Corridor Sewer and
Napoleon Park Pump Station.
Darrell McAIlister
July 13, 1995
Page 3
October 1, 1998
February 1, 2000
March 1, 2000
April 1, 2000
April 1, 2002
May 1, 2002
August 1, 2002
Complete construction on South Rive~, Corridor Sewer and
Napoleon Park Pump Station.
Receive Bids on North and South Plant Improvements
Award Contract on North and South Plant Improvements
Start Construction on North and South Plant Improvements
Complete Construction on North and South Plant Im-
provements
Initiate Operations
Compliance with Final Effluent Limitations
I trust you will consider this revised schedule favorably as it will reduce the City's financial
burden (debt) over the next 25 years and still meat the federal requirement for ammonia
removal within a reasonable time frame.
Sincerely,
^ hma/de~ ~,.,~/~____--t~
Charles J. Sc
Director of Public Works
cc: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
July 21, 1995
City Manager and City Council
FY96 property tax rate: The final City of iowa City property tax rate for FY96 is
12.992. The rate as shown during the public hearing and final budget adoption process
was 12,998. The total dollars requested of $19,264,133 remain the same. The rate
calculation for debt service was .006 higher than it should have been and therefore the
rate as certified by the state was changed to 12.992. I've attached a final report
showing the comparative tax levy rates for FY95 and FY96.
Bank Franchise Tax Revenue: The City of iowa City did hot receive its ~Hal bank
franchise tax payment for FY95 until July 3, 1995, which puts that revenue into FY96.
This will show a significant .difference between budget to actual in FY95 for state
revenues - the FY95 budget was $100,000 and actual receipts were $965.57. It is a
little disappointing to me that the State of iowa did not remit this check in a more timely
fashion in order for the City to deposit this in the proper FY pedod. Staff had been in
contact with the State Department of Revenue in mid-June asking when the City would
receive this allocation. We were assured that the City would receive this check prior to
FY end, The check was dated June 29, 1995, and the postmark on the envelope was
June 30, 1995. The check was not received by the City until July 3, 1995. I've attached
a schedule which shows the actual receipts for FY92-95 and the first receipt in FY96
to show the historical trend of this receipt. The State of Iowa legislature capped the
distribution of this revenue to cities and counties at approximately $8.8 million this past
year. This means if bank franchise revenue exceeds that, the only amount that the
State will distribute to the cities and counties is $8.8 million. The distribution is also
dependent on when banks actually pay the franchise tax to the State.
Please call me at 356-5052 if you have any questions.
city
School
County
Other
Total Levy
IOWA CITY
COMPARISON OF FY95 TO FY96
FINAL LEVY RATES
FY95 % of Total FY96 % of Total
12.95399 40.46% 12.99243 40.58%
12,33820 38.54% 12.63447 39.46%
6.10712 19.08% 5.50464 17.19%
0.85925 2.68% 0.88384 2.76%
32.25856 100.76% 32.01538 100.00%
Residential Rollback factor
68.0404% 67.5074%
Residential Market Value
100,000 $ 2,194.89 $ 2,161.28
150,000 $ 3,292,33 $ 3.241.91
Commercial/Iridustdal
100,000 $ 3,225.86 $ 3,201.54
150,000 $ 4,838.78 $ 4,802.31
$100,0O0 Residence
FY95 FY96
CIty 881.39 877.09
School 839.50 852.92
County 415,53 371.60
Other 58.46 59.67
Total Taxes $ 2,194.88 $ 2,161.28 '
$150,000 Residence
FY95 FY96
1,322.09 1,315.63
1.259.24 1,279.38
623.30 557.41
87.70 89.50
$ 3,292.33 $ 3,241.92
$100,000 Commercial
FY95 FY96
City 1,295,40 1,299.24
School 1.233.82 1,263.45
County 610.71 550.46
Other 85.93 88.38
Total Taxes $ 3,225.86 $ 3,201.53
$150,000 Commercial
FY95 FY96
1,943.10 '1.948.86
1,850.73 1,895.17
916.07 825.70
128.89 132.58
$4,838.79 $4,802.31
7/21/95
96BUDI 96TOTLVY.XLS
Tax Compare
BANKFRAN.XLS
CITY OF IOWA CITY- BANK FRANCHISE TAX
FY 92 TO FY 96 (THRU JULY, 1995)
FY 95 FY 95 FY 94 FY 93 FY 92
1ST QTR 89,882.92 (a) 40,971.34 19,872.29
2ND QTR 901.21 23,311.94 227.33
3RD QTR 55.36 507.75 113.65 1,789.83
4TH QTR 115,352.88 94,709.02 87,655.07
TOTAL 89,882.92 956.57 'i39,172.57 135,794.01 109,544.52
Budget 100,000.00 100,000.00
(a} Check not received from tho State of Iowa until July 3, 1995.
Normally an FY95 receipt but now an FY 96 receipt.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 19, 1995
To: City Manager and City Council
Re: .f I B-5 Parking Impact Fee Reserve Fund
As required by City Ordinance, staff is required to provide City Council with an annual report
accounting for the funds received as it pertains to the CB-5 Parking Impact Fee. This report is for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1995. Beginning cash at July 1, 1994 was $153,500. Total
receipts received for the fiscal year were $0. Total expenses for the year were $4,579.87. Ending
cash balance at June 30, 1995 is $148,920.13.
The expense was for site evaluation, conceptual design and cost estimate for a parking ramp at
Court and Linn.
Please call me at 356-5052 i.f you have any questions regarding this report.
cc: Karin Franklin
Jeff Davidson
Joe Fowler
CITY OF IOWA CITY
STA'I"~M~VI' OF ~ ~ EXPE2{DITUR~
T~ MONTH BI~IHO
SjI~UD~D
41310 pARKING I~PaCT R~e~RIC'TED
153,50S.00 148,920.13 353,S00.00
.00
156,000.00
148,900 148,920.13 148,920.13
~53,50 O. O0
JUly 20,
Gary McCoo~~'~ *
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Hertz Farm Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 50
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-0050
PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
Deer Gary:
Thank you for your phone call on July 19, 1995. To summarize
our conversation, it is my understanding that the Showers family
has agreed to sell, to the City of Iowa City, approximately 10
acres of the McCollister Properties, which adjoins Wetherby Park.
Subject to approval by the City Council, the City will agree
tO pay $9,000 per acre for the property, and utilize it to expand-
Wetherby Park. I will be seeking Council's approval at their
meeting of August 1, 1995.
Should the Council approve this acquisition, we will begin
working out the details of a purchase agreement immediately
thereafter.
Please feel free.to contact me if you have any questionS.
Sincerely,
Terry G. Trueblood, CLP
Director of Parks & Recreation
TGT/mk
Parks & Recreation Commission
;Z20 SOUTH OILllBRT STREET
IOWA CiTY IOWA :S2240-163~
PHONE (319}3J6-~100
FAX (319)356o~487
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
July 20, 1995
Mayor and City Council
City Clerk
Council Work Session, July 11, 1995 -8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council present: Horowitz. Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Boothroy, Schmadeke,
Dollman, Logsden, Fowler, Yucuis. Tapes: 95-79, Side 2; 95-83, All; 95-84, All.
SEATS CONTRACT: Reel 95-79, Side 2
City Manager Atkins and Transit and P~rking Director Fowler presented information and
responded to Council questions.
Council decided to hold public discussion on July 18 regarding the SEATS contract. Council
requested that a press release be sent out announcing the public discussion.
Baker inquired about vadable transit rates and parking permit structures.
Staff Action: Separate agenda item for discussion on next agenda pdor to action. (Fowler.)
LA..ND USE - WATER PLANT SITE (SCIENCE CENTER): Reel 95-79, Side 2
Jim Larew, representing the Iowa City Science Center, requested that the water plant site be
considered as a site for the Science Center.
PCD Director Franklin and City Manager Arkins presented information.
Majodty of Council expressed an interest in pursuing the concept of locating a science center
at the water plant site.
Staff Action: Continue work in preparation of a land use plan and other development
considerations at water treatment plant site. (Atkins.)
TASK FORCE - HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES: Reel 95-83, Side 1
HIS Director Boothroy presented information regarding the HIS task force.
Council directed Boothroy to proceed with the proposal to establish a service quality task force
as outlined in Boothroy's June 13 memo. Boothroy noted that. he will establish the task force
in September.
Staff Action: Housing Inspection Quality Task Force to be established in September.
(Boothroy.)
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WATERNVASTEWATER RATE ANALYSIS/DNR'REVISED SCHEDULE: Reel 95-83, Side 1
City Manager Arkins and Finance Director Yucuis presented information.
Majodty of Council agreed to phase-in the water project with cash accumulation.
In response to Council, Throgmorton stated he will write out his proposal to hire an independent
consultant and to adopt a water impact fee and forward the proposal to Council.
DNR REVISED SCHEDULE CORRESPONDENCE. Kubby asked that emphasis be placed up
front in the letter and clearly state that Iowa City wants to fulfill environmental quality obligations
within the financial capability of this community.
Novick requested that page 2 of "combined construction related activities" be spelled out to
explain whether it is water or wastewater.
Staff Action: Direct revised schedule proposal to DNR in accordance with Council
discussion/direction. (Arkins.)
LIGHTING ENHANCEMENT - PARKING RAMPS: Reel 95-83, Side 2
City Manager Arkins and Parking and Transit Director Fowler presented information.
Council directed staff to proceed with parking ramp lighting, feature painting, and incorporating
reflective art i;~to the structures.
Staff Action: Meeting with Shive-Hattery on July 21 fdr design. (Fowler.)
CENSUS: Reel 95-84, Side 1
City Manager Arkins and City Clerk Kerr presented information.
Majority of Council directed staff to proceed with the special census. Arkins stated staff will
prepare further information for Council.
CEMETERY UPDATE: Reel 95-84, Side 1
Council noted a park and cemetery tour was scheduled on Wednesday.
COUNCIL TIME:
1.
Reel 95-84, Side 1
City Clerk Kerr reminded Council that a spe'cial formal meeting is scheduled July 27,
1995.7:30 a.m. and a Council executive session is scheduled July 18, 1995, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
"It's less of a law enforcement issue than a driver behavior issue. That's
how we're trying to approach it.'
- City ManagerJerre R, Bryant
Waldomar Tu~imek crosses b~
Ped ans to added
them more visible.
Traffic has increased as the eityIof
23,000 has grovm as a commercial cent
Bryant said. And residents of Cape Elizab
~ SO get
eir town. '
But South Port/and also has plenty of
pedestrians, wheelchair users and bicyelists,
many of whom like to use the GreenbelL a
walking and biking path that stretches
o South Portland hopes signs
near crosswalks will remind
drivers they are required to stop.
By TESS NACELEWICZ
Staff Writer
SOUTH PORTLAND - The ci,ty this
. summer wig t~ to get ~rivem to change a
bad habP' not stopping ter pe~est~ns in
City Manager Jerre Bvjast said that, in a
"pedestrian awareness Initiative" to start
within two weeks, the city will post large
signs at six entntnce points saying, "The city
of South Portland observes state law:. Stop for
Smaller red-and-white signs warning
drivers to stop ~ be posted near cros,~d~
that are pordcularty dangerous, such as
those without traffic signals. And suck figures
of pedestrians will be painted at the
approaches to cresswalks. to ntert drivers.
The eros,wtalks will be repaintod t~ make
almost the length of the city. The
path intersects with busy stres~s at
crosswalks, but ch~ivers generally
don't step for the people u~ing
them.
Bryant said he believes the ~:nost
e~tive way te solve the problem ~s
to educate the public about what he
considers primarily a had habiL "It's
less of a law enforcement issue than
a driver behavior issue. That's how
we're tl~4ng to approach it"
Bryant said the initiative won't
increase police presence at cross-
wal}~, altbeu~h police can warn
offenders or, in some cases, issue
court summonses. By state inw, the
fine for not yielding to a pedestrian
in a crosswaJk is $110.
Making drivers more aware of
crosswalks seems to have worked in
other Maine communities.
Ahaut a year ago, Westbrook put
orange-aud-whlie b~u'rein with warn-
ing signs in file middle of busy roads
"It's working very well," said
police SgL Michael Sanphy. "I think
what it does is read the motorist a
Sauphy said Westbrook, a city of
17,009 residents, uses the barrels
only on roads with a low speed ~
and many pedestrians.
Kennebunk began pesting signs in
the middle of crosswalks three yea~
ago. "It's surprising how well they
work," Police Chief James Lavalie
said. "They're in the middle of the
sireeL You can't miss them."
~e said motorisis in that tewn of
10,000 seem to be obeying the cross-
walk isw with little enforcemenL
A number of pedestri~es inlet-
viewed in the Mill Creek area of
South Portland Tuesday said the
ci~s plan sounds like a good ides_
They said it con be difficult crossing
sweets,
Anna Cloutier was pushing a baby
carriage and had two young children
in tow as she walked along the
Greenbelt where it meets Cottage
"We always make sure we're very
cautious," she said.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
MEMO
Date: July 20, 1995
To: City Council
From: March K!inl]aman, Neighborhood Sex, vices Coordinator
Ro: Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes
The Neighborhood Council expressed interest in having their minutes provided to the City
Council so that you may be better aware of some of their activities and concerns.
The Neighborhoed Council meets primarily on a bi-monthly basis unless more frequent
meetings are found necessary. Minutes will be forwarded to you in your information
packet after they bare been reviewed and airproved by the Neighborhood Council.
Please feel free to contact me at 356-5237 if you .should have any questions.
CC: Stephen Atldns -Karin Franklin
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING
May 17, 1995
lane Klitzka, Grantwood Neighborhood Association
Mary Lewis, Grantwood Neighborhood Association
Steve Locher, Bluffwood Neighborflood Association
Jan Locber, Bluffwood Neighborhood Association
A1 goucek, Northside Neighborhood Association
Pare Ehrhardt, Longfellow Neighborhood Association
C, indy Pumfrey, Friendship Neighborhood Association
Jack Widness, Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association
Sally Cmwe, Penny Bryne Neighborhood Association
· Lorna Warnock, Galway Hills Neighborhood Association
Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
lohn Nesbitt, University Heights - visitor
LOCATION: Civic Center Lobby Conference Room
Those in attendance introduced themselves. John Nesbitt suggested that he was attending
because he was interested in the Neighborhood Council activities and was just obsexl, ing. The
various neighborhood presented a brief update on some of their recent activities.
Cindy Pumffey from the Friendship Neighborhood Association stated that the neighborhood
remains interested in activities related to the Eagles Supermarket proposed for the site at First
Avenue and Muscatine. She understoed that nothing had occurred related to this proposal. The
neighborhood also hosted a Ralston Creek Cleanup and although not well attended, aiot got
accomplished. Cindy discussed the success of the Easter Egg Hunt that occurred over Easter
weekend. A large number of parents and children attended and all were very pleased with the
event. The neighborhood also sold refreshments at the "Leash on Life" dog walk at City Park
as a fundraiser.
Sally Cmwe of the Penny Bryne Neighborhood AsSociation updated the Neighborhood Council
on the current 'status of the Stop Sign Program and the survey that was distributed. She is
concerned about the lack of observing the stop signs on Tug. She witnessed a Johnson County
sheriff go through one of the stop signs and suggested that it is prevalent by others. She also
suggested that some Uee trimming had to occur along the street so that the signs could be better
seen.
Steve and Jan Locher from the Bluffwood Neighborhood Association updated the Council on
the neighborhoods activities related to Ralston Creek. They coordinated a meeting with Jim
Glasgow to discuss how the creek could be stabilized behind the new condominium building on
the corner of First Avenue and Hickory Trail. Vince Neary of the Ralston Creek Watershed
Partnership assisted in the meeting and it was felt that there was some resolution to concerns
expressed by the neighbors. Steve also add~ that the neighborhood is very interested in
remaining involved in any discussions regarding growth in the northeast section of Iowa City.
A1 Soucek of the Northside Neighborhood Association updated the Council on the Happy
Hollow Park Cleanup and Northside Fair scheduled for May 28th.
Lorna Warnock of the Galway Hills Neighborhood Association stated that the neighborhood
reccn~y held a garage sale which was of questionable success. She also stated that the
neighborhood was awaiting the improvement work planned for West Metrose Avenue in which
the road would be widened from 2 lane to 4 lane. She suggested that the neighborhood knew
that it was bound to happen with the road acting as a feeder road into the city and liniversity
area. She feels the narrown~ of Melrose through University Heights is going to act as a
roadblock towards making the road effective. Lorna also updated the Council on the efforts of
the neighborhood to protect some 100+ year old oak trees on the property adjacent to their
subdivision. The area is currently being subdivided and the trees are in danger of being
removed.' Loma suggested she .feels that they will not be sucoessful in their efforts.
Mary Lewis and Jane Klitzka of the Grantwood Neighborhood Association updated the Council
on the status of the Eastside Bus Loop Route stating that the bus was very full on some of the
trips and empty on others; a result of the bus being utilized substantially by Junior High and
High School students. This erratic ridership was causing the overall ridership of the route to
appear substandard. Jane suggested that she would like the City to consider combining this route
with other existing routes or utilizing one driver for this and another route to keep costs down.
The City Council is gojng to review the bus route in July. Mary stated that the neighborhood
again provided some locations to the Public Works Department for installation of curb ramps
in their area. Marcia stated that she would get Mary the locations of the curb romps scheduled
to be installed during Fiscal Year 1996. The Whispering Meadows Wetlands Park continues to
be a focus for the neighborhood. Scott Ford of the 'Bat Company" presented information at the
last neighborhood meeting regarding the effectiveness of bats in a wetlands area. Jim Waiters
of the Songbird Project has installed a bat house in the park. Members of the neighborhood also
met with Terry Trueblood, Jeff McClure and Bob Howca to discuss the status of the weftands
park project and update each other on their activities. People in .the neighborhood have started
small plots in their yards to start off wetlands plantings that can be planted in the park next year.
lack Widness of the Metrose Avenue Neighborhood Association stated that the neighborhood
recen~y held a pe~uck picnic. The neighborhood also continues to be involved in tile
Environmental Assessment process and providing input. Jack also stated that the neighborhood
is involved in a special exception request by the Mormon church to use a single-family home
on Melrose as a learning center and religious institutions. The initial concerns of the
neighborhood are r~iated to parking and access onto Lucon Drive, a private 'street. The
neighborhood is also concerned that the property could be purchased by the University and its
use would not allow for or welcome any public comment.
Pare Eltrhardt of the Longfellow Neighborhood Association stated that the neighborhood was
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holding a joint meeting with Creekside and Friendship neighborhoods to discuss Ralston Creek.
A neighborhood Garden Walk is scheduled for lune 24 and the neighborhood will be playing
softball against the Northsid. e Neighborhood Association at their annual Northside Fair. The
neighborhood continues to await word on the future of the ADS site on Sheridan Avenue.
The Neighborhood Council then discussed the Program for Improving Neighborhood (Pll~I)
process that they had just participated in. Some of the suggestions that were made for improving
the process next year include:
-establishing a maximum grant mount for each application ($5000)
-establishing a category for smaller grant with a maximum grant of $1000 and setting aside a
special set of funds for these grants
-require that the project must be able to be completed within the funding year and not contingent
upon some other activity being completed prior to being able to complete the project
There was considerable discussion regarding the process of the Neighborhood Council acting as
the review body for the grants. A1 Soucek expressed great concern over this process and
suggested that there was a strong conflict of interest present. Many Neighborhood Council
participants responded to this concern by suggesting that they felt that not allowing a
neighborhood to pardcipate in ranking their own applications eliminates that conflict and that
there was the need to trust that neighborhoods would rank responsibly. The option of having
a variety of City staff reviewing and ranking the applications (which had been discussed at a
previous meeting was felt to reduce the responsibility of the neighborhood associations and
reduce the level of active participation in the process.
It was decided that the PIN process would continue to be discussed during the next few months
so that revised guidelines could be developed and made available in early 1996.
The Neighborhood Council was asked what recommendations they may have for speakers at
upcomh~g meetings. The topic of Community Leadership and speakers who could address this
topic came up. John Nesbitt suggested that the Johnson County Extension office or Kirkwood
Community College could provide speakers on that topic.
It was also suggested that neighborhood associations could offer or be requested to speak on a
particular topic; in. an event that they are particularly successful at planning, establishment of
by-laws, etc. Karen Kubby has also presented information to other groups regarding "flow to
talk with the City" and could provide similar information.
It was suggested that a staff parson be available to discuss the draft Sensitive Areas Ordinance
at the next meeting. Marcia suggested she would secure a speaker regarding the draft ordinance
for the meeting, scheduled for luly 19, 1995.
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APPROVED
Minutes
PATV Board of Directors
Thursday, May 18, 1995, in Meeting Room C of the Iowa City Public Library
Present: Doug Aliaire, Greg Easley, Derek Maurer, Scott Murray, and Steve Wurtzler.
Staff: Rene~ Paine, Sarah Dandallas.
Library: Beth Fisher.
Public: Madode J. Johnson.
Absent: Vicky Grube, Derrick Honora, Maureen McCormick, and Larry Quigley.
Call to Order:
Aliaire called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m,
Approval of Minutes:
The March minutes were approved as presented, The Board conducted no business in April
for lackof a quorum. Board members present for that meeting were Aliaire, Grube, Quigley
and Wurtzler; members absent were Easley, Honore, Maurer, McCormick and Murray.
Board Announcements:
Maurer reported that iowa City cable TV administrator Drew Shaffer called him in response
to a small item he had written for the most recent PATV newsletter, which described the
PATV Board as the authority setting policy for PATV. Shaffer, according to Maurer, said that
was not correct, that actually the city's Broadband Talecommunications Commission was
vested with final authority to set PATV policy. Maurer also reported he and Shaffer had
discussed PATV-BTC relations, and that Shaffer had said misunderstandings resulted from
poor treatment a BTC member received when he attended a PATV Board meeting to discuss
community programming. Paine questioned Shaffer's assertion regarding BTC's role in
setting policy for PATV, contending that the contract between the city, the cable company
(TCI) and PATV contains no such provision. Paine also reported that Shaffer's assistant had
called her recently to inform her BTC would like to have input regarding PATV's prime time
programming policy, which is under review, and that the assistant had made a comment
reflecting the same general view regarding BTC's role in setting policy for PATV as Shaffer
had made. Aliaire, noting no BTC member was present to speak for the commission,
recalled that the BTC member who attended at PATV Board meeting more than a ye~.r ago
was treated cordially, though an exchange of views about community programming may
have been pointed due to the disagreement between the two bodies regarding that issue.
He also commented that PATV makes every reasonable effort to inform BTC of its activites.
Reports:
BTC: No BTC member was present to report on the commission's activities..
LIBRARY: Fisher reported that PATV had performed a number of services for the Library in
the past month, including two studio shoots for Ellen Buchanan's "One of a Kind" show and
t~.ping a Young Puppeteers festival. Also, the Library is in the process of becoming an
Intemet node, and by January 1996 will provide a number of Internet services (but not e-
mail) to the public.
APPROVED
EVALUATION COMMITTEE: Allaim reported the committee has completed a job description
for the Director.
MANAGEMENT: Paine reported the Annual Report has been completed and will be
presented to the Iowa City Council along with a tape of the testimonials recorded at PATV's
open house April 2. Also, two staff members plan to leave PATV; they are Colin Ives, the
workshop instructor and special projects coordinator, and Brad Parkel, a production
specialist. Also, PATV has hired two summer intems, John Hess and Chad Bishop. Also,
staff evaluations are in progress. Also, Paine hopes the pdme time programming problem
will be resolved soon so PATV can proceed to evaluate new staff-assisted series requests.
Also, Paine reported that most of the staff's major projects this year, such as Guidelines
revisions, the Employee Handbook, and internships, are now completed. Finally, a number
of local individuals will tour Iowa Fiber Optic Network facilities, including an interactive
classroom and the state's disaster headquarters, in Des Moines on June 21; participants will
meet at the National Guard Armory, 925 S. Dubuque St., on that day and board a bus forthe
tdp.
Old Business:
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: After a short discussion of details and recent revisions of the draft
handbook, a motion by Maurer and Wurtzler to approve the Employee Handbook carried.
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY MEDIA (ACM) CONFERENCE: Four PATV staff members
and two Board members will travel to Boston from Iowa City in July for ACM's annual
conference, renting a minivan for the journey. Staff members include Paine, Sarah
Dandelles, Ked Stokstad and Mark Weills; Board members are Larry Quigley and Steve
Wurtzler. Production specialist Megan K. Rile, on leave for the summer, will meet the group
in Boston. During their absence, the Access Center will air programming but will not be
open to the public.
New Business:
STAFF-ASSISTED SERIES APPLICATION FORM: Dandelles reported making a minor
revision to the application form for staff-assisted series, in order to eliminate language
referring to the quality of program content.
ACCESS TO BOARD AGENDAS AND MINUTES: Maurer reported that agendas for
upcoming Board meetings, and both draft and appreved minutes of past meetings, are now
available to producers and members of the public in the Access Center by the producers'
bulletin board.
BUDGET: Paine presented a proposed budget for the 1995-96 fiscal year. The draft budget
anticipates revenues of $150,000 and a carnJover of $26,000. Expenditures include total
saledes and benefits of $118,336; equipment costs of $18,734; furniture costs of $1,000;
and operating expenses of $37,930. On a motion by Easley and Wurtzler, the Board
approved the budget as presented.
PRESENTATION BY MARJORIE JOHNSON: Madode J. Johnson, who conducted a survey
of PATV producers and staff regarding prime time programming, presented copies of her
written report, titled "Public Access Television: Alternatives for Prime-Time Management."
The report details the problems'staff and producers perceive regarding PATV's current
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APPROVED
prime time programming policies, especially as they relate to series. It also presents
alternatives for managing PATV's prime time programming, Johnson coordinated her study,
which she conducted to fulfill requirements of a course on total quality management, with
Paine and Wurtzler as part of PATV's effort to revise policy and relieve the high unmet
demand for prime time programming hours. Members of the Board th.anked Johnson for her
efforts. The Board resolved to decide on a prime time management policy at its June
meeting. That meeting will be held Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the
Iowa City Public Library; Meeting Room A was chosen as tile location in order to provide a
forum for public input on the issue.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Derek Maurer
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To: ZOi CI1Y CLERK
Fr~:' Board of Supervi~rs
?-J.9-95 8:39aa p. Z of 4
Johnson Count'
Charles D. Duffy, Chairperson
Jo~ Bolke, om
Stephen P. Lacina
Don Schr
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
July 20, 1995
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 ram.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: informal minutes of July 1 l th recessed to July 13th and the
fomal minutes of July 13th.
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: pennfits
b) Action re: reports
1. County Recorder's quarterly report of fees collected.
c) Other
6. Business from the Zoning Administrator.
a) Discussion/action re: Site Plan Review approval of Jerry Eyman,
Gateway Development (West Site) SP06 as being described m the SW
1/4 and also the SE 1/4 of Section 5; Township 79 North, R5 West of
the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa.
b) Final consideration of application Z9521 of Terry Disterhoft.
c) Other
913~H DUBUQUE~.
P.o. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TED (319) 356-6000
FAX: (319)
To: IO~ CITY CLERK
Board of Supervi~rs
7-J.9-95 8:3hm p, 3 - of 4
Agenda 7-20-95
Page
9:30 a.m. - Public Hearing on ttie proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract, and fixing cost estimate; and setting public hearing on repair and
upgrade of Johnson County Courthouse garage.
a)
Action re: resolution adopting proposed plans, specifications, and form
of contract for and cost estimate of repair and upgrade of the Johnson
County Courthouse garage and authorize Auditor to publish notice to
bidders.
8. Business from the County Attorney.
a) Discussion/action re: resolution abating suspended real estate taxes
taxed to Mildred L. Jennings on Lot 6, Block 9, Chautauqua Heights
Addition, Iowa City (parcel #57665000).
b) Action re: job description for Legal Assistant position.
c) Report re: other item.
9. Business from the Board of Supervisors..
a) Action re: agreement with Mid-Eastern Iowa Community Mental
Health Center.
b) Action re: agreement for library services with the Coralville Public
Library.
c) Action re: requesting state a transfer of $600.00 from Well Testing
funds to Well Abandonment funds.
d) Action re: S.E.A.T.S. contract between Johnson County and University
Heights.
e) Action re: Supplemental Service Agreement between Johnson County,
University Heights, and Old Capitol Cab Company.
f) Action re: 'Maintenance Agreement for phone system for 911 North
Governor Street.
g) Action re: appointment of Diane Dana-Goldsmith as ex-offieio to
the Nutrition Advisory Board (Title V) Heritage Agency on Aging for a
term ending June 30, 1998.
h) Other
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Agenda 7-20-95
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10. Adjourn to informal meeting,.
a) Inquiries and reports from the public.
b) Reports and inquires from the mc~nb~rs of the Board of Supervisors.
c) Report from the County Attorney.
d) Othei'
11. Adjournment.
Johnson Count'
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Charl~s D. Duffy, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Stcphe, n P. Lacina
Don S~hr
Sally Slutsman
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action m: claims
July 27, 1995
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Action re: informal minutes of July 18th recessed to July 20th and the
formal minutes of July 20th,
4, Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor.
a) Action re: panfits
b) Action re: reports
1. County Auditor's quarterly report of fees collected.
c) Action re: resolution transferring from the General Basic Fund to the
General Supplemental Fund.
d) Action re: resolution transferring from General Basic and Rural
Services Basic to Secondary Roads.
e) Other
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