HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-15 Info PacketCITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
June 4, 1999
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP1 Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas
IP2 Letter from Mayor to Liquor/Beer License Holders: Meeting Notification
IP3
Letter from Mayor to Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of Supervisors): Administrative Cost-
Sharing
IP4
Letter from City Clerk to Michael Brannin (Fresh Food Concepts): Sidewalk Caf~
Application
IP5
Memorandum from Risk Manager to City Manager: Year 2000 Community
Preparedness Meeting
IP6
Letter from Parks and Recreation Director to Susan Mims (IC School Board): City High
Tennis Lights
IP7 Letter from Associate Planner Kugler to Northside/Goosetown Neighbors:
Historical/Architectural Survey
IP8 Letter from David Pate (ACT) to Police Chief: Appreciation
IP9
Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month -
January 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999
IP10 Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Deer Management Committee
Appointments
IP11 Minutes: April 21 - Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management Committee
IP12 Minutes: May 5 - Iowa CitylCoralville Deer Management Committee
IP13 Agenda: June 3 -JC Board of Supervisors
IP14 Release: Community Development Celebration and Awards Ceremony
IP15
Iowa City Fire Department 1998 Annual Report [Council packets only]
rvlemo from PCD Director regarding Peninsula Update,
06-04-99
IP1
City Council Meeting Schedule and J..e 3, ~999
Tentative Work Session Agendas
I June 14
4:00p
6:30p
6:50p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
4:00p Northeast District Plan
6:00p Break
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Property Acquisition
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:50p Agenda TBA
Monday
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
Council Chambers
I June 15
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I June 28
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
council Chambers
I June 29
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I July 5
INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVATION - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Monday
I July 6
8:OOa
I July 12
6:30p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Executive Session - Personnel Evaluations
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Monday
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:30p Computer Q & A (Council Only) (30)
Council Chambers
Hickory Hill West
Animal Microchipping
Circuses and Rodeos
1999/2000 Deer Management Plan
Transit Route Changes
Transit Interchange
Parking Prohibition/Traffic Calming Guidelines
Liquor Licenses
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Council Goals
Newspaper Vending Machines
Planning & Zoning Pending List
Downtown Sprinker Systems
County Building Code Enforcement
Airport Hangar
Commercial Use of Sidewalks
Clinton Street Angle Parking Update
May 28,1999
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Liquor/Beer License Holder:
Recently several bar and restaurant owners have inquired or expressed concerns about City
Council actions or discussions regarding underage drinking, excessive drinking, liquor license
renewal criteria, the Stepping Up Coalition, and enforcement of related laws. From the
conversations that I, other Council members, and City staff have had with these individuals, it
has been repeatedly emphasized that we should elicit input from license holders in the
community as we go about dealing with issues relating to the sale and consumption of alcoholic
beverages.
In response, I have reserved the City Council Chambers in the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington
Street, for Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. to meet with any interested license holders
and to receive your input and concerns. All persons holding licenses to sell alcoholic beverages
in Iowa City are being invited to this meeting. I have also invited representatives from the
Stepping Up Coalition. Other City Council members and City staff may also be present.
The primary purpose of this meeting is for us to hear your comments and concerns, as well as
to answer any questions you may have about local efforts to address problems relating to
excessive consumption of alcohol and underage drinking. There are problems in Iowa City
resulting from illegal or excessive use of alcoholic beverages, and these need to be addressed.
Toward this end, I believe you can contribute in a positive way to this effort. I am interested in
how we can work together to identify and pursue solutions to these problems.
I encourage you to attend the meeting on June 16 and to share your thoughts and ideas with us.
Thank you.
Sincer~
Ernest W. Lehman
Mayor
cc: City Council
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Julie Phye, Stepping Up Project Coordinator
mgr/asst/Itr/liquormtg .doc
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 e. (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
June 2, 1999
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
913 E. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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CITY OF I0 W,aCITY
Dear Jonathan:
From time to time I think about how duplication of certain administrative procedures and
services occur within our various governmental jurisdictions. Notably the larger three, being the
City of Iowa City, Johnson County, and the Iowa City Community School District. The purpose
of this letter is to secure your thoughts about the possibility of how we might share our
administrative resources in order to possibly better perform these services, in a more cost
efficient manner. My specific interest is that the city manager has informed us that we are in the
process of reviewing proposals for a new, comprehensive software package. It has been since
1983 since our software has received the comprehensive review is now underway. It will likely
be an expensive item and therefore we want to put it to its most productive use. My thought is
whether it would be beneficial for the County to consider, for example, allowing the City to
provide, say, payroll processing for your government. We would certainly not undertake it at a
cost that would be detrimental to our interest and/or yours. If, however, there was some form of
sharing undertaken it would seem to make good economic and practical sense for one
organization to process payroll through its information services systems as opposed to duplicate
systems.
I simply bring this to your attention so that you may give it some thought. Call and let me know
whether there is interest.
I have spoken with the director of finance and the city manager and they have both confirmed
that we could provide such a service. If it does prove to be worthwhile, we can consider other
governmental entities at that time.
Thanks for your interest.
Sincerely,
Ernest W. Lehman
Mayor
cc: City Council
City Manager
Director of Finance
jw/Itr/el-admin.doc
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
June 3, 1999
Michael Brannin
Fresh Food Concepts
114 E. College Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Mike,
Per our telephone conversation, enclosed is the Sidewalk Caf6 Application which
you requested be withdrawn.
After talking with Jann Ream in the Housing & Inspection Services Department, it is
my understanding that the following two changes needed to be made for your
application to meet the requirements in the City Code:
1 ) The north end of the caf6 area be moved back ten feet from the public
alley.
2) The delineation of some sort (chain/roping/planters, etc.) be continued
along the north/south frontage.
Additionally a suggestion was made to have you consider widening the caf~ to
allow customers more room.
Since we are returning your application it will be necessary for you to re-submit the
application should you wish to utilize the area in the future.
Please call me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk
Enclosures
Cc: City Council
Jann Ream, HIS
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 3:56-5009
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
I06-04-99
IP5
Date: 3 June, 1999
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From' Kevin O'Malley, Risk Manager
Re: Year 2000 Community Preparedness meeting
Just a note to let you know that Ed Moreno, Tommy Widmer and I were panelists at a
meeting hosted by the Community Y2K Preparedness group last Thursday. I received an
invitation with a list of questions concerning the status of various City Departments on
Year 2000 issues. I invited City colleagues to attend or respond in writing. I also arranged
to have Mike Sweeney of MidAmerican Energy present to address energy questions.
The format of the meeting was a short video presentation of a recent "60 Minutes"
segment on how the city of Washington D.C. and a neighboring city in Maryland were
coping with Year 2000 issues. A slide presentation by James Wagner of the University
Hospitals and Clinics followed. The panel was next with excellent presentations by Ed
Moreno on the status of Water Plant and Tommy Widmer on the Police Department's
contingency plan. I read the written responses by Wastewater and JCCOG Human
Services. Time permitted only a few questions during the formal meeting, but Ed, Tommy,
and I stayed to answer all questions and comments. The attendees had favorable
comments as to City taking this issue seriously.
The meeting was videotaped by PATV and was to be broadcast this month. Attached are
the questions and written responses for your review.
to Kevin O'Malley
Y2K Preparedness for City of Iowa City
From Theresa Carbrey
Community Y2K Preparedness
May 19,1999
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for being willing to speak to the Community Y2K Preparedness group May 27, at 7 pm at the Robert A.
Lee Community Recreation Center. We look forward to your remarks and hope there will be an opportunity for
questions.
The Community Y2K Community Preparedness group was thinking about questions we had and we decided it might
be helpful to you to hear some of our questions in advance. In no particular order, here are some of the questions the
group has.
1 ) Concerns associated with water: Clean, adequate supply, even without electricity? In the event of an electrical
power outage of 1-3 days, furnaces may not work and it is possible water pipes in residents' homes might freeze.
When the power returns and the pipes thaw, will there be a potential problem with water gushing into many persons'
homes, causing city-wide water pressure to fall and water supply to fail?
2) Sewage: Will plumbing on the down side continue to work? If commodes crack in freezing conditions, will unsani-
tary material spill in houses? Is there a plan if persons lack sanitary facilities in their residences?
3) Will the Fire Department be able to receive and respond to fire alarms? Will 911 work? In event of major prob-
lems, will 911 be able to handle large volumes of calls? Has the city consider a Rumors Control Hotline? Does the
new comnmnications system include medical emergency response?
4) What is the status of the jails with regard to Y2K? Will the police prepare in any special way?
5) Citizens rely on buses, garbage pick-up, animal control, the plowing and sanding of streets, the refueling of city
vehicles, and a supply of parts and services to IC maintenance crews. Is there a potential for disruption of services
with regard to these areas?
6) Will social services be available to citizens in distress? If power fails for a couple days, will the elderly in nursing
homes be provided food and shelter? How will handicapped get to shelters?
7) How is remediation progressing in areas like parking ticket record keeping, city employee payroll and record
keeping, building inspections and permits, water payment records, etc.?
8) Do we feel more or less confident IC can be served continuously with electric power? Will the closing of Duane
Arnold Nuclear Plant affect us here in IC? Does the city have alternative power sources'?
Thanks so much for speaking to us, and thanks for considering these concerns.
Theresa Carbrey, for Community Y2K Preparedness
From:
Date:
Re;
MEMOleANDUM
May 25, 1999
Community Y2K Preparedness meeting
Question #2 - Sewage: Will plumbing on the down side continue to work? If commodes crack in
freezing conditions will unsanitary material spill in houses? Is there a plan if persons lack
sanitary facilities in their residences?
Discussion: The majority of the city's sanitary sewer system is a gravity drainage system,
which does not require electrical energy to transport wastewater away from residences.
There are 11 sewage lift stations, which do require energy to operate the lift pumps, as well as
the two treatment plants, which require energy. For the lift stations, two have dedicated on-site
(diesel) generators, the others are equipped with either portable generator hook-ups or portable
(gas or diesel) pump hook-ups. The Wastewater Division has 4 large generators, 3 small ones,
and 15 portable gas or diesel powered pumps of various sizes. The North Wastewater Plant has
a dedicated generator. We are planning the installation of a dedicated generator at the South
Plant by the end of the year.
We are very confident that we will be able to move wastewater and treat it under adverse
conditions, just as we have in 1993, and in 1998.
If homes have no power or heat, there are some precautions people should take to prevent
damage from freezing. Commode flush tanks should be drained (flushed) and the shut off valves
closed. This will prevent damage to the reservoir. The bowl itself should not be drained,
because the '~Nater seal" in the trap prevents sewer gas from entering the home. The bowl
should be filled with an anti-freeze such as windshield washer solution, replenished after every
flush. A pail of water can be poured into the bowl to flush instead re-opening the flush tank each
time.
If the toilet or sink traps have been frozen or broken they will need to be repaired eventually. In
any case the trap may not provide water seal protection from sewer gas. The broken fitting
should be removed and the pipes plugged with a stopper or even a rag to minimize the hazard.
Sanitary conditions would not need to be compromised if practical steps are taken. For example,
if the toilet bowl has broken, it could be removed and a five-gallon bucket placed over the
opening. The bucket could be used as a temporary toilet. VVhen partially full, the waste could
be poured directly down the toilet drainpipe, with a gallon or two of water. The waste will still
flow from the home by gravity. In the event that no water is available inside the home, the
bucket could be used inside, but then simply carded outside and covered, until plumbing
functions are restored.
The potential for frozen pipes in homes is of concem. Please ask the water plant if they
recommend allowing faucets to drip, to keep from freezing. Allowing stools to run would produce
an extremely excessive amount of water usage, and should be handled as outlined above. The
toilet valve should be carefully insulated if possible, even using crumbled newspapers. The
same would apply to sink supply line valves. Sink traps should be drained and plugged, or filled
with antifreeze, if extended fleezing temperatures become inevitable.
Kevin O'Malley
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Linda Severson
Tuesday, May 25, 1999 11:47 AM
Kevin O'Malley
Community Y2K Preparedness
Kevin-
Marcia shared the letter from this group with me. I have done a little checking on question # 6.
Oaknoll shared that they have a generator that will provide for a week and are require (by licensing) to have 3 days worth
of non perishable food items.
Hillcrest (which serves people with mental health problems) has made arrangements with local hospital for emergency
housing. Each consumer will have a y2k plan by October (eg. keeping billing statements). Staff will be available (no
vacations) from Jan 1 - 9, 2000.
The Crisis Center has talked about having extra food available, operating longer hours (:if necessary) with necessary staff
and/or volunteers available.
Systems Unlimited (a residential program for person with developmental disabilities) is working on plans internally and also
with the county emergency
assistance and the Red Cross. Looking at organizing a meeting(s) for local human services providers with county emerg.
and Red Cross presenting.
The Red Cross apparently has a checklist for individuals (and homes) re:
Y2K issues.
Is this the kind of info you want for your presentation?
Linda Severson
JCCOG
May 28, 1999
Susan Mires, President
Iowa City School Board
509 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Susan:
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
I need some clarification with regard to the City High tennis lights. At the close of the
"neighborhood meeting" held on May 10, I believe you indicated that the next step was to take more
light readings and then make a decision as to what, if anything, should be done regarding the
installation of glare control shields. I recently read in the newspaper that the School Board has delayed
its decision on this matter. As you know, the proposal for the City and the School District to share the
cost of these glare control devices is still pending. My question is, do you need anything from the City
at this time? The City Council's next official meeting is June 15. If you would like the Council to take
official action on the cost share proposal, please let me know by June 9 so I can get it placed on their
agenda.
On another matter pertaining to the lights, contrary to what I thought was being done, an "on-
off" switch was not included in the project. This can be accomplished for either $265 or $325
depending on the location selected for the switch. I believe it is important to proceed with this in order
to prevent the lights from automatically coming on even when the courts are not in use. The current
system allows the lights to come on and go off automatically at preset times. With a switch the lights
will still be on a timer, but the timer would merely activate the electrical power, not the lights. The
switch would have to be turned on by a user in order for the lights to be activated; they would still go
off at a preset time. I believe it would behoove all concerned to install this on-off switch. Will you
please get back to me regarding your thoughts on this matter, and also to let me know the status of the
glare control shields.
Sincerely,
~ueblood, CLP
~~ecreation
TGT/mk
Cc: Steve Atkins
John Balmer
Jerry Palmer
2O SOUTH GILBERT STREET
OWA CITY [OWA 52240-1632
PHONE (319)356-5100
FAX (319)356-5487
STEVE ATKINS
CITY MANAGER
Iowa City Historic-
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· '~ 410 E. Washington St.
COITIITIISSI ~ ~owa CIty, Iowa 52240
May 19, 1999
Dear Northside/Goosetown Neighbor: c~m~plee
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission has recently d a
historical/architectural survey of a portion of your neighborhood. The Commission
will be hosting a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, May 27, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. '-
in the Media Center of Horace Mann Elementary School to discuss the results of the
survey. This project is the second phase of a three-phase survey, which will
eventually cover all of the Northside and Goosetown neighborhoods. The map
printed on the back of this letter illustrates the survey boundaries, as well as some
of the recommendations that have resulted from the survey.
Marlys Svendsen, with Svendsen Tyler Inc. will be on hand to discuss the survey
results and recommendations, which include an evaluation of the eligibility of each
structure included within the survey area for listing on the National Register of
Historic Places, as well as the identification of a potential historic district. I would
encourage you to attend to learn more about the history and historic resources of
the neighborhood, and to ask any questions that you may have about the survey
process and results.
I look forwar~l to seeing you on the 27%
to call me at 356-5243, or by email at scott_kugler(~iowa-city.org.
Sincerely,
Scott Kugler
Associate Planner
If you have any questions, please feel free
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Information for Ufe's Transitions
May 27,1998
Iowa City Police Department
Attn: Chief Winkelhake
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Chief Winkelhake,
On behalf of ACT, Inc., I want to thank the Iowa City Police Department for
Chuck Singleman's consideration and participation in helping ACT with a
security problem at our Towncrest facility. Chuck was able to provide us with
numerous ideas to step up security at our facility.
We took Chuck's advice and implemented his ideas that were suggested
during our meeting. We are happy to report, the problems we had been
experiencing have decreased greatly in number. Our employees are feeling
more comfortable and secure.
It is good to know that Chuck Singleman is available and able to take the time
in offering professional assistance to Iowa City residents. We think he did a
great job and his advice is on target.
Again, we appreciate the participation of the Iowa City Police Department and
extend our thanks to your fine staff of officers.
Sincerely,
David R. Pate
Assistant Director, Central Services
ACT, Inc.
2201 Nodh Dodge Street P.O. Box 168 Iowa City, Iowa 52243-0168 319/337-1000 www.act.org
Date:
To:
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Subj:
Month
FY98
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Total
FY99
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Totals
2-Jun-99
Treasury Division
City Manager and City Council
Dianna Furman
Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month - January, 1998 and Fiscal Year 1999
Water Sewer
Refuse Total Accounts
Recyling Water Sewer on Discount Water
Discounts Discounts Program Discount
Memorandum
Sewer Refuse
Tax Discount Discount Discount
Recycling
Discount Total Discounts
173 60 233 1,192.96 58.25 1,253.54 1,134.88 363.30 4,002.93
182 65 247 1,218.56 59.52 1,280.44 1,161.12 371.70 4,091.34
179 73 252 1,141.65 57.15 1,144.88 1,659.68 531.30 4,534.66
180 77 257 621.27 31.26 623.04 721.60 231.00 2,228.17
178 76 254 923.94 46.27 926.56 1,210.33 387.45 3,494.55
174 75 249 899.16 45.15 901.70 1,174.24 375.90 3,396.15
297.60 6,130.16 7,061.85
1066 426 1492 5,997.54
109 59 168 431.88 21.61 433.10
115 59 174 612.42 30.70 614.16
120 62 182 631.89 31.67 633.68
117 57 174 654.90 32.80 656.76
119 62 181 633.66 31.72 635.45
117 65 182 649.59 32.52 651.43
124 66 190 651.36 32.74 653.20
134 67 201 700.92 35.12 702.90
138 73 211 725.70 36.44 727.75
141 73 214 762.87 38.36 765.03
144 76 220 768.18 38.60 770.35
2,260.65 21,747.80
478.88 153.30 1,518.77
728.16 233.10 2,218.54
780.64 249.90 2,327.78
806.88 258.30 2,409.64
780.64 249.90 2,331.37
783.93 250.95 2,368.42
780.64 249.90 2,367.84
852.80 273.00 2,564.74
879.04 281.40 2,650.33
921.69 295.05 2,783.00
938.08 300.30 2,815.51
1378 719 2097 7,223.37
362.28 7,243.81 8,731.38
2795.10 26,355.94
cc: Don Yucuis
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
'I'0:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
Lisa Mollenhauer
June 3, 1999
Deer Management Committee Appointments
Committee Member Judy Rhodes recently informed me that she will be moving to
Coralville within the next few weeks. Judy was appointed to the Committee to
represent an Iowa City resident living in an area with deer.
Coralville's citizen representative, Dave Froschauer, is unable to make the
Wednesday night meeting schedule.
Judy would like to remain on the Deer Management Committee. I spoke with Dave
regarding the possibility of Judy filling his appointment as Coralville's
representative. He believed that to be a good solution and indicated he would be
willing to work with Coralville officials on deer management in the future. Kelly
Hayworth concurs with this arrangement.
Because the Committee is well into formulating the 1999/2000 plan, I do not
believe it would be appropriate at this point to fill Judy's vacancy (Iowa City
resident living in an area with deer). Appointments for the 2000/2001 committee
should be scheduled for Work Session discussion after the 1999/2000 plan is
approved by Council.
As a result of the realignment, committee membership would be as follows:
Jan Ashman
Pat Farrant
Ron Fort
Steve Hendrix
Scott Larson
Lisa Mollenhauer
Nancy Seiberling
Charlie Duffy
Loren Forbes
Misha Goodman-Herbst
Doug Jones
Bud Louis
Judy Rhodes
Please let me know as soon as possible if this arrangement is unacceptable.
c: Deer Management Committee
Kelly Hayworth
MINUTES
IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1999 - 6:30 P.M.
IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jan Ashman, Charlie Duffy, Pat Farrant, Loren Forbes, Dave
Froschauer, Steve Hendrix, Misha Goodman-Herbst, Doug Jones,
Bud Louis, Lisa Mollenhauer, Tim Thompson, Judy Rhodes
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Fort, Scott Larson, Nancy Seiberling
STAFF PRESENT:
Dennis Mitchell, Vicki DiBona
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mike Heller, Chad Gonnerman, Amanda Morgan, Clayton Foley,
Shannon Nelson, Florence Boos, Jill Johnston, Linda Tomblin, Elijah
McNeish, Robert Berger, Nick Sobocinski, Mike Sobocinski, Mike
O'Donnell, Dean Thornberry, Melissa Bailey, Rick Frees, Anne
Silander
CALLTO ORDER:
Chairperson Goodman-Herbst called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
She suggested that the Committee's meetings be limited to two hours or less. Committee
members agreed.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITY SINCE DECEMBER 1:
Mollenhauer thanked everyone on the Committee for signing up again. She said since
December 1, 1998, the USDA was contracted to conduct the sharpshooting component of the
1998-99 plan. She said they did an environmental assessment on December 7 that was signed
off on by their regional staff and they began sharpshooting in January 1999. She said there was
one night that the shooters reached their maximum limit, the second night cut short due to
inclement weather conditions. She said the next Monday the City received word that the USDA
was pulling back their sharpshooting efforts due to legal activity. Goodman-Herbst said they did
another environmental assessment. Mollenhauer said that the people concerned about the
environmental assessment indicated that the USDA carried forward illegally because they did
not have a 30-day public comment period, but she said that there is no set time period required
by law. She said the public review for this issue was from December 7 to December 31.
Mollenhauer said she spoke with Ed Harton about the issue. She said there are three issues up
for mediation with the USDA, one is a 30-day comment period, another is they have agreed to
dismiss the case with prejudice which means they could take the case before a judge at any
time without filing again and the third is they would like to see a 30-day period between when it
is signed off by the regional director and activity would actually begin.
She said some of the Living With Deer activity information is available on Channel 4 and she
passed out a handout with a sample of something that could be published in a newspaper or
magazine for a Living With Deer Series.
Rhodes asked if pamphlet Mollenhauer created was still available. Mollenhauer said it is
available at the Public Library, the Civic Center and during sharpshooting activity, at the
peninsula area.
Iowa City/Coralville Deer Mgmt. Committee Minutes
April 21, 1999
Page 2
Goodman-Herbst introduced Vicki DiBona, who would be working with animal control for the
City.
Rhodes asked if any public comment was received during the period in December. Mollenhauer
said yes, that information was sent directly to the USDA. She said if they hired local police
officers or private people to sharpshoot an assessment would not be required. Ashman said the
comment period for animal welfare issues is 30 days. Jones said the information he received
from the City Attorney and the Justice Department Attorney was that the public comment is
statutorily required on an environmental impact statement, which this was not because this
program comes under an umbrella environmental impact statement for deer control activities.
He said the environmental assessment is apparently an addendum to an existing environmental
impact statement and there is no requirement that the USDA or any other agency has a public
comment period for such an addendum, but the USDA has traditionally attempted to create a
non-statutorily required public comment period. He said the question is whether the USDA has
done that frequently enough for the public to expect it.
REVIEW OF HELICOPTER COUNT:
Thompson noted the handout of the helicopter count. Mollenhauer said that every deer was
counted by either Tim Thompson or Dennis Proctor (DNR) so the numbers are as accurate as
possible and not estimates. Thompson said the numbers are minimum and he thought they
were seeing at least 90% of the deer. He noted that the numbers increased in most areas, and
the 62% increase from 1997 was expected. He said that there were more districts on the map
that represented over 35 deer per square mile. He also described some cases of epizoic-
hemorrhagic disease/virus that is transmitted to the deer via a biting mite. Forbes said he read
where the deer herd in Nebraska was decreased by 30-40% by this disease. Thompson said
they received up to 250 reports of this disease before December. Mollenhauer noted that the
disease is not transmitted to humans if they eat the deer meat, and said that the meat locker
staff would not process the meat if symptoms of the disease are present. Thompson said he did
not think that even 10% of the deer in Iowa would be affected by this disease.
Goodman-Herbst said the deer-vehicle collision numbers were included in the packet. She said
there is a reflector system in place on Dodge Street and one on Dubuque Street between Foster
Road and just south and west of the 1-80 entrances. She noted that most of the collisions
around Dubuque Street occurred north of the reflector system near 1-80 entrances and exits and
closer to Kimball Road. She said that some of the reflectors on Dubuque Street are broken quite
often, and they don't work during the day or when they are broken. She said the reflectors in
Iowa City would be numbered to help with maintenance. Louis noted that before December 1
there was a total of $32,505 of damage to cars as a result of collisions with deer. Goodman-
Herbst passed out some current reflector information.
Jones said he thought the reflectors look like they are doing well in that the rates are staying
steady despite the increase in the deer population. He said he thought the intersection of
Highway 218 and Melrose Avenue needed the reflectors. Mollenhauer said that the Rochester
area is another potential candidate for the reflectors. Goodman-Herbst noted that Cedar Rapids
installed many reflectors and she is curious to see those results. Louis said he thought the deer
were getting more aggressive. Rhodes asked how much the reflectors cost. Goodman-Herbst
said approximately $18 per reflector and that did not include the costs of the post, the hardware
or the installation.
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PRESENTATION BY UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ANIMAL RIGHTS COALITION (UIARC):
Amanda Morgan said the education part of the plan could use more direction. She said public
information meetings needed to be more specific, and she suggested scheduling presentations
with companies that manufacture deer repellent, fencing and netting, as well as with
horticulturists and landscape architects, to provide demonstrations and hands-on interaction
with the public. She said the UIARC is suggesting the formation of a Citizen's Committee for
Deer Management, who would organize the how-to's in executing non-lethal deer management.
She said some of their projects could include the above speakers, as well as having speakers
on the topic of driving in deer areas for high school drivers education students, distributing
pamphlets in water bills and informing the public of the vaccination for Lyme disease.
Clayton Foley said the plan has some excellent ideas, but there needs to be more detail. He
said he thought it was odd that Foster Road had no deer crossing signs on it, and he thought it
needed them to make drivers more aware. He said modifying driver behavior is the best way to
reduce collisions according to the City's pamphlet. He said the reflectors have been 98%
effective in Iowa City. He noted collision statistics from Allamakee County that were dramatically
reduced after the reflectors were installed in that area. He said he thought whatever cost for the
reflectors was reasonable because they are easy and inexpensive to maintain, and said he
thought they are the perfect. long-term solution. He said the suggested Citizen's Committee for
Deer Management could deal with the fundraising for the reflectors if necessary. He also
suggested getting the community more actively involved by having them call in deer sightings to
the Police Department and start a deer migratory map based on that and the collision
information.
Chad Gonnerman said he focused on points 3 and 4 of the plan. He said he found two basic
structural problems with the Committee - the first being the facilitator, which is a representative
from the DNR, who provides information and assists the Committee with technical aspects and
second inaccurate representation. He said with the first problem the DNR has a certain bias that
they bring to the Committee because DNR members are known supporters of the traditional
deer management techniques. He noted that the representative is also the provider of opinions
and information to the Committee. He said he is not suggesting that DNR employees are corrupt
or dishonest, but because of their lethal deer management inclinations and certain air of
authority this needs to be considered. He suggested developing a facilitator that is fair,
detached and impartial to the outcome and is an expert in group dynamics.
Gonnerman said the second problem with the Citizen Task Force Committee is inaccurate
representation. He said while the Committee was supposed to have a wide range of
representation and while there are differing ideas and opinions among current members, he did
not think that the Committee was representative in the sense that it represented the diversity
and opinions of the people Iowa City. He noted that the meetings are public, but that only
attracts a small portion of the City population. He suggested that the Committee propose to the
Council the development of a scientific public survey. He gave an example of the survey done in
Rochester, NY, that explored peoples preferences and perceptions of deer in the area. He said
the UI Social Science Institute is an organization that would be qualified to perform the survey.
Gonnerman said he thought there was a general lack of specific scientific data to justify the
Committee's claims. He said in the 1998-99 plan, point 3 states that the maximum deer
population density was set at 35 deer per square mile per City designated management district
by the City Council. He said this number should be based on the results of studies that
determine the abundance and productivity of vegetation in the area and the determination of
how much forage is needed in the area to survive, but those studies were not done so the
number 35 is nothing more than an arbitrary number for Iowa City. He said the number 35 could
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represent the cultural carrying capacity or the wildlife acceptance capacity, which reflects the
public's willingness to tolerate deer, but he said there was virtually no public input on this
number of 35 nor a public survey of the citizens of Iowa City to get their input. He said point 3
suggests that the Iowa City deer population must be reduced to address deer impacts to natural
vegetation and wildlife diversity. He said this has reportedly been a major concern of several
deer task forces in Iowa, but the plan or the Committee do not have any specific evidence to
demonstrate that deer are adversely impacting natural vegetation or wildlife in the Iowa City
area. He said that information needed to be gathered.
Gonnerman said one option to solve these problems is to hire a public firm that could perform
the study or someone from a University to do the study for their thesis. He said that those two
could remove the suspicion that the Committee is nothing more than an exercise in design to
rationalize a decision that has already been made by City staff on political grounds. He said his
suggestion to the Committee is to focus on gathering data and information in order to make
decisions.
COMMITTEE/UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ANIMAL RIGHTS COALITION QUESTION AND
ANSWER PERIOD:
Rhodes said she would like to know how many times the Committee met last year and who was
present at those meetings. Louis said he thought the Committee was a bit insulted with the
insinuation that they are not representative of the community. He said the reflectors and deer
crossing signs do nothing to reduce the current deer population, and he thought that was the
bottom line for the Committee and it was time to do something to get at that problem. Goodman-
Herbst said it is important for the Committee to remember that they are there to readdress all
the topics with this particular issue.
Gonnerman said information from the suggested public survey would help. He said some of the
other communities did a mailback survey, and since they had a certain number to reach for the
information to be considered scientific, they followed up with telephone calls if they did not reach
that number with the mailback survey. Mollenhauer asked if that would generate responses
mostly from people who feel the strongest about the issue. Rhodes said the Committee
discussed doing a survey. Farrant said the Committee has not made any progress on any non-
lethal solutions and she thought that needed to happen.
Jones said he agreed with the UIARC on some ideas. He said he thought some kind of survey
was worthwhile. He said he thought breaking down the survey responses to whether people live
in high or low deer areas also needed to be done. He said he also liked the idea of mapping the
deer migration paths, and he thought the City needed to consider such things during the design
of highway systems. He said he thought when the Committee was created, he assumed they
were to convene and back up the bow hunting option, which they were told was the only option.
He said he thought the bias was extremely obvious in favor of that in the DNR, but he thought
the Committee worked very hard to overcome that bias. He said the DNR was a major facilitator
for the Committee, but so was Grace Trifaro, who founded the UIARC. Goodman-Herbst said
Trifaro attended one meeting to present information and when she moved out of town no one
from UIARC attended the meetings. He said the definition of biological carrying capacity comes
from range management, not wildlife management. He said that assumes that deer is the only
species consuming the forage, so a different notion of carrying capacity is required for Iowa
City.
Louis said when this was given to the City Council, the public had three weeks to comment. He
asked why they cannot shoot deer in the spring. Mollenhauer said because they are almost
ready to give birth. Louis asked why it is better to let the deer have the fawn and shoot both of
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them in the fall then to get both of them in the spring. Mollenhauer said that is not an option.
Rhodes said the Committee discussed both biological carrying capacity and cultural carrying
capacity at length. She said the ecological carrying capacity issue revolved around the idea of at
what point would the number of deer per square mile begin to erode the ecosystem reducing
plant species and habitat for other animals. She said while they did not do any studies in Iowa
City they read a lot of information from studies held in other communities and most of those
chose the number 25, so they felt they were doing a good thing by expanding that number to 35
for Iowa City.
Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport Street said she was speaking in favor of the concept of living
with deer. She said are very few deer crossing signs on 1-80, and she thought there needed to
be more signs on the interstate ramps and on Foster Road. She said the reflectors seem to
work, and suggested that more be put on the interstate ramps and further north. She said she
did not think the deer contraception discussion should be completely dropped, and this would be
the time to explore and research that option. She said that the deer were not a problem in park
areas, and she thought the zoning near Foster Road was bad because there is the City Park
where the deer are and next to it there are many houses on small properties. She said she
thought some attention needed to be paid to providing buffer zones in such areas. She
suggested planning more natural refuges for the deer to go to. She said there could be more
education in schools regarding deer and their life cycles and the newspapers could carry inserts
about information on deer, such as appropriate plantings.
Goodman-Herbst said 1-80 and its ramps are DOT property. She said they have asked Iowa City
for the results of its reflector systems to determine if they would put them up in those areas. She
said the contraceptive issue would be discussed again because the Committee needs to review
all of the options. Jones said the Council asked the Committee to research the feasibility of
becoming a study site for the HSUS contraceptive study, and he asked what the result of that
was. Goodman-Herbst said communities have to do certain scientific studies to be considered
for such studies, and Iowa City has not done that. Jones said the Committee needs to get those
studies going. Mollenhauer said the Committee needs to decide if they want to make a
recommendation to spend the tax money to have the studies done in Iowa City. She noted that
the City does not have a deer biologist on staff. Jones said the Council's approval of this plan
was based on the understanding that the Committee would pursue participation in scientific
contraception studies, and if there are prerequisites for those studies the Committee needs to
find out what they are.
Hendrix said that many Committee members were respectfully skeptical of information they
received from the DNR. He said he came to the Committee not in favor of the hunting option. He
said they dealt with the trap and relocate and contraception options in depth. He said regarding
the biological carrying capacity, the ecology has changed a great deal in many ways. He said
the 35 deer per square mile is a rough figure that was taken from ecosystem studies done in the
Midwest, and he thought that figure might be a little high and the Committee wanted that. He
said regarding the deer's impact on the biological community, he has spent a lot of time in the
woods behind Mayflower dormitory over the years and 20 years ago there was a complete array
of spring flora there. He said if one goes out there now there are about a half-dozen species of
plants gone, so there have been major changes to the plant community because there are
species missing that used to be there. He said there is also no longer a shrub layer out there.
He said the Corps of Engineers have erected exclosures out in the Corps land, and after one
year he thinks they are going to find a greater number of plant species in the exclosures of the
spring flora. He said they are starting to work on the abundances now in the exclosures and the
control areas.
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Louis said he would like to invite Dr. Dick Kennedy, who is a retired veterinarian, to speak at the
Committee's next meeting on why contraception does not work for deer and why it has not
worked in other states. Mollenhauer said she believed contraception is still not available for free-
ranging deer. Thompson noted one contraception study that found if everything went perfectly it
took five years to see a decrease in the deer population because all they were doing was
stopping births from happening, and the estimated cost for the project was $500,000 for a herd
of 500 deer.
Louis asked if the UIARC was part of a national coalition. Morgan said they are part of the
University.
Rhodes said she joined the Committee because of damage to her yard caused by deer. She
said at the time she did not care how they got rid of the deer, she just wanted them to be gone.
She had the obligation as a property owner to not hurt anyone else, but also not have
something come onto her property and cause damage. She said the Committee made a strong
effort for each member to temper their points of view and reach some consensus. She said
regarding basing their information on adequate scientific knowledge, she would like
documentation of Allamakee County and how they dealt with the deer.
Jones asked Mollenhauer to find information on the Huron-Clinton Metro Park District outside
Detroit, MI, because they are facing the same kind of decisions regarding deer.
Forbes said he did a question survey at a pancake breakfast at the Isaac Walton league that
served 1,000 people. He said he received 20 responses.
Duffy asked how many active members the UIARC had. Gonnerman said they have about 12
people working on the deer issue, but not everyone in the Animal Coalition is involved with that.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Rick Frees. 5654 Landon Avenue. Riverside asked how many total people belong to the UIARC.
Morgan said they have 15 active members. Frees suggested that the UIARC should approach
other groups about the studies, such as the Humane Society and HSUS, so the taxpayers
would not have to be burdened with the cost. Ashman said those groups are the major funders
of the contraception studies. Frees said he was talking about the environmental assessment. He
noted that Thompson's salary is paid through hunting and fishing licenses, so from his
perspective a lot of Thompson's time is being taken with issues like this when he could be
spending more time dealing with other conservation efforts. He said unfortunately because man
has created a haven for the deer, the only predator for the deer is man.
Goodman-Herbst said the animal control agencies are there to protect the public from animal-
related problems, primarily in a public safety point of view. She said she was not sure if this was
totally an animal control issue, that in terms of the reflectors it could be, but probably not in
terms of people's gardens.
Elijah McNeish. 425 Hawkeye Court read a letter that he wrote to the Committee. He suggested
alternatives to shooting, such as live trapping and relocation, deer contraception, installing more
deer warning signs and public education.
Thompson mentioned a new system of reflectors are being tested that have heat-motion
detectors on them that send a warning light to alert motorists that there is something in the way.
He noted that deer have to be moving to set off the reflector, if they are standing still the
reflector will not activate.
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DISCUSSION OF 1999/2000 MANAGEMENT PLAN:
The Committee tabled this item for their next meeting.
Mitchell noted that any plan involving lethal reduction would have to go through the Natural
Resource Commission again. Mollenhauer asked the UIARC members to provide information
on other communities that have implemented plans to decrease their deer herd without using
lethal reduction. Forbes said he received resolutions from the National Wildlife Federation in the
mail, and one of the resolutions was that they generally disapprove of contraceptives because
they feel there have not been enough studies done.
SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting was set for May 5 at 6:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Traci Wagner.
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IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE DEER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999, 6:45 P.M.
IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lisa Mollenhauer, Misha Goodman-Herbst, Ron Foal, Judy
Rhodes, Bud Louis, Jan Ashman, Doug Jones, Loren Forbes
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Nancy Seiberling, Pat Farrant, Steve Hendrix, Dave Froschauer,
Scott Larson, Charlie Duffy
STAFF PRESENT:
Doug Ripley, Vicky DiBona
OTHERS PRESENT:
Tom Dorr (DNR), Willie Suchy (DNR), Tim Thompson (DNR),
Mary Lou Bowers, Paul Bowers, Kristin O. Arnold Nagel, Clay
Foley, Mandy Morgan, Alan Nagel, Aaron Silander, Janet Forbes,
Elijah NcNeish, Rick Frees, Mike O'Donnell, Dean Thornberry,
Ernie Lehman
CALL TO ORDER:
Goodman-Herbst called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
Goodman-Herbst first stated that she and Mollenhauer agreed that it is difficult for them as staff
to facilitate the meeting and also serve on this Committee. She said that they had .discussed
the idea of providing input without serving as voting members. When asked for his opinion, Fort
said that the other Committee members should make the decision about whether staff should
vote. Committee members agreed that they do not mind if staff vote and would like Goodman-
Herbst and Mollenhauer to continue as voting members. They said their input is important and
their votes have helped the Committee to reach consensus in decision-making. Goodman-
Herbst and Mollenhauer said that they would stay on as voting members as the Committee
requested.
Goodman-Herbst also stated that she thought there was a misunderstanding last week about an
issue she brought up. She had previously said that if any Committee member felt
uncomfortable with issues that were being discussed or felt that they were not able to work with
other members, they should consider removing themselves from the Committee. She said that
she was not pointing fingers at anyone and did not mean to offend anyone. Rather, she was
simply reminding the Committee of this guideline. The Committee had decided on this guideline
the first year that they met and she only wanted to remind them of this decision.
Mollenhauer said that it is in the Committee's plan to review current available methods (lethal
and non-lethal) for deer management each year.
NON-LETHAL MANAGEMENT METHODS
Mollenhauer said that staff had asked Doug Ripley, Traffic Engineering Planner for the City, to
share his perspectives on the use of signs. She noted that the Committee was considering the
possibility of increasing the number of deer crossing signs in areas where there has been an
increase in accidents; using more reflectors; using flashing lights or flags, or changing signs
during particular seasons. Any of these would be possibilities for a recommendation to Council.
Goodman-Herbst added that they discussed adding signs to roads where there has been an
increase in activity. Mollenhauer also noted, however, that Neumann Abuissa, a Department of
Transportation engineer she spoke with did not think that deer crossing signs are effective as
drivers do not slow down when they see real deer on the sides of roadways, let alone signs.
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Ripley agreed and stated that people tend to ignore signs, especially if they see the sign day
after day. Deer crossing signs in particular are ignored because the likelihood of a deer
crossing in an area where there is a deer crossing sign is fairly low. He also noted that warning
signs are intended to speed up reaction time. He said that normal reaction time is 2.5 seconds
and a warning sign can reduce that to 2 seconds. On a low-speed road, the impact is fairly
minimal because a person on a low speed road is traveling at a rate of 18 feet within a half a
second. He concluded that signs in residential areas tend not to have much of an effect;
therefore, the City tries to avoid installing any more than they have to.
Mollenhauer asked whether signs would help non-residents. Ripley said that signs might help in
that case, especially at entrances to the community. However, he said that warning signs are
supposed to be used only in circumstances where the hazard is not apparent. For example, a
deer crossing sign would be appropriate in an open area where an unusual number of deer
cross. If there is an area of trees, the hazard of deer should be apparent to drivers because this
is where deer are likely to cross. He said that he is open to the use of deer signs in certain
circumstances, but not to the widespread use of signs.
Mollenhauer asked what he thought about special indicators on signs during active times. He
said he thought that would be fine because it would provide an extra alert. He discouraged the
use of flashing lights because they are high maintenance, can be disruptive to residential areas,
and do not have much of an impact if the lights are flashing constantly.
Thompson asked if infared motion-detector technology was available on signs. Ripley said that
this is an option but it is high maintenance and high cost and does not work well at night.
Rhodes asked how many deer crossing signs the City currently has. Ripley said that there is
one on Dubuque Street. Rhodes also asked if there is a difference between areas where there
are the most deedvehicle collisions and where deer generally cross. Goodman-Herbst said that
there is not a difference in Iowa City.
Rhodes also asked about the cost of installation for signs. Ripley said that the cost of installing
one sign is approximately $50 and the sign lasts about seven years. Goodman-Herbst asked
about placing flags on signs during active seasons. Ripley said that flags are inexpensive and
the only cost is the time for someone to put them up and take them down. He asked if the deer
reflectors on Dubuque Street were effective. Goodman-Herbst said that the reflectors have
been fairly effective but are difficult to maintain. She said that another problem with reflectors is
that they only work in the evening.
Thompson said that in one area where reflectors are being tested, at least as many deer as last
year have been picked up by the highway department.
Mollenhauer said that she had asked Neumann about placing reflectors along the Interstate
north of the City. Neumann said that there are DOT studies around the state where they are
trying to encourage the deer to cross at underpass areas; however, he does not know the
results of the studies. Mollenhauer said she also talked with Neumann about the idea of an
adopt-a-reflector program because the reflectors are such high maintenance. The reflectors
need to be clean and aligned properly in order to work effectively. Adopt-A-Highway liability
forms and applications are being sent to the City to use as a sample. Mollenhauer suggested
that they consider this because the City simply does not have the staff time to clean the
reflectors each week.
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Mollenhauer summarized that once the Committee considers these ideas, the Committee will
provide feedback to Ripley so that he can possibly make a recommendation to Council.
Review of Lon.q-Term Mana.qement Plan
Louis asked if everyone had seen the opinion piece that appeared in that day's Press-Citizen.
Mollenhauer noted that a copy of the adicle was included with members' packets. Louis said
that he thought that the editorial was correct in stating that the bottom line is there are too many
deer and something needs to be done about it. He said that rather than going over the
management methods again, he thought that the Committee should adopt the program that they
had worked on for two years and put it in force.
Mollenhauer said that the reason the Committee is reviewing the Long-Term Management Plan
is because its contents are now City policy. The Plan contains the recommendations of the
Committee that were presented to Council. City Council then voted the Plan in by resolution.
The Plan states that each year the Committee is supposed to review the deer management
methods to be utilized (including educational material, documentation on effectiveness, etc.).
She said that according to the current policy in the Plan, if the deer population in an area is
more than 35 deer per square mile, killing is to take place; for areas with 0-25 deer per square
mile, the Plan calls for educating the public; for areas with 25-35 deer per square mile, the Plan
states that the Committee will review the area on a complaint-situation basis. She said that if
the Committee wants to revise this Plan, members need to make that recommendation to
Council and a formal public hearing and consideration of a resolution would need to take place.
Rhodes said that in looking over the materials, she believes the Committee adopted a plan that
was carefully thought out, that they understood the ethical issues, and that the Committee has
an opportunity this year to see if the Plan actually works. She said that what the Committee
knows is that their decision to kill deer last year was foiled. She said this does not mean that
they need to change the Plan; rather, they need to address the problem. She said there are
other things that the Committee can also be doing-such as reviewing the numbers from the
helicopter count, asking for input, educating the public, thinking of ways to prevent damage,
looking at street signs, and reviewing ways of dealing with overpopulation-without undoing
anything in the Plan. She said that she would not want to undo anything the Committee has
done, but rather move forward under the Plan while reviewing the new information.
Jones said that while he agreed the Plan provided a sound basis for making some decisions, he
thought that it was incumbent on them to review the Plan because 1 ) they are expected to make
recommendations for changes to the Plan and 2) there are some elements of the Plan that were
not put into place because they did not have time to do the studies. For example, studies to find
out the number of deer. He noted that although this is not something the Humane Society of the
United States would want to consider, sharpshooting could actually provide information about
the number of fawns. He said that the Committee now has the motivation to do some of those
studies because: 1 ) no matter what happens, they will be living with deer for a long time and
might as well find out what an appropriate sustainable number of deer should be for the different
parts of the City and 2) the Committee needs solid data (evidence) to back up their policies. He
agrees that the Committee cannot do a long-term study before taking action because the
current overpopulation problem lends credit to taking reasonable population control efforts. He
believes that at the same time, the Committee should ask Council to fund the studies that justify
their long-term plans. He agreed that they should move forward with the current plan while
pursuing studies.
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Mollenhauer said that she believes gathering the numbers cannot hurt. She added that she
does not think that they can put City staff time into that, but perhaps there would be interest
from the University. Jones commented that everyone at the UI wants a research grant and he
believes the deer situation has reached a point where it is going to demand that the City spend
some money.
Thompson said that the reproductive rate for sharpshooting was looked at. If a deer was
pregnant, they looked at the number of fetuses.
Mollenhauer said that she received an offer from the chair of the biology department at Coe
College to perform autopsies after the next sharpshooting date to see how many fetuses there
were. She thought the College may be interested again in the future.
Louis clarified that there could be no sharpshooting until fall. Committee members said that is
correct because they have to wait until the deer have no dependents and the meat can be used.
Ashman said that she was uncomfortable reinstating the Plan as it is without performing some
sort of social science survey. She said that the Committee is supposed to be representing the
community and she does not think they can do this just by talking to friends and neighbors; they
need to be more scientific. She said that she was impressed with what they received from
Cornell University. She said there were problems with some of the questions but that could be
worked out.
Rhodes agreed with Ashman and noted that Cornell's study found that there is a clear threshold
of tolerance. However, if the Committee is going to survey the community, they should not do a
blanket survey of the entire community because some areas have never seen deer in their part
of the City.
Goodman-Herbst asked about surveying the areas on the map that have deer problems
separately. Rhodes said that she would agree with this. Goodman-Herbst and Rhodes agreed
that the attitudes of people in a neighborhood would be quite different depending on where they
lived. People surrounding a park may have purchased the property because they wanted to see
deer and may be much more tolerant than people in the middle of a neighborhood away from
the park who purchased the property because they like to garden. Rhodes said that she cannot
garden even though she's in the middle of a residential area.
Mollenhauer asked if the deer would be drawn to the more open areas if the deer population
.was reduced on the north side. Suchy said that the young would be more likely drawn to open
areas.
Jones said that if the Committee is going to recommend a survey and if they want to use the
results before next year, they need to move quickly. He noted that during the first summer of
deer meetings, they had discussed a survey but decided there was not enough time. Now that
it is clear that there should be long-term management, a survey seems appropriate. However,
he said that the Committee should be very careful about what they recommend based on
surveys, and distinguish between high deer count areas vs. low count deer areas, wooded vs.
residential, gardeners vs. non-gardeners and other variables. He added that with all of these
things complicating the process, the Committee should not count on using the results this year.
Mollenhauer commented that they need to be aware of how the questions are worded. Unless
people are informed about deer, they may not know much about lethal vs. non-lethal methods.
She said that Committee members themselves probably would have given very different
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answers two years ago than they would today. Rhodes said that if, for example, the survey
shows a high level of intolerance in an area where there are few deer, the Committee would
know that they need to educate the neighborhood on living with deer. Of course, if all of the
deer are in the yards of two people, they have a different problem.
Goodman-Herbst said that intolerance is the key issue. She said that the Committee needs to
be honest about this because it seems the deer issue has a lot more to do with intolerance by
citizens than it does with any biological factors. She noted that the number of deer per square
mile that the City is using actually comes from data on what should be normal for rural areas.
She said that if the Committee decides to reduce the number of deer because of the impact on
neighborhoods, they should say that. They should not say that deer are destroying the
environment because they do not have confirming studies.
Jones said that they do not have studies but they do have evidence. Goodman-Herbst said that
she understands that things are being eaten; however, there are no biological studies in cities
across the country regarding this issue.
Mollenhauer asked Suchy if it were true that cities are not conducting any studies. Suchy said
not traditionally. Jones said that this is fairly new for cities.
Goodman-Herbst said that this is not really any different from the other animals they deal with in
terms of the animals conflicting with humans in certain ways. She said that she does not think
there is any question about how members on the Committee believe the deer population should
be reduced. However, they are being questioned about the reason for doing this. She said that
some decisions were based on the carrying capacity of the community, such as the number of
deer per square mile.
Rhodes agreed and noted that the Committee looked at many other communities where the
level was 25 deer per square mile; however, in response to their sense of reverence for life, the
Committee chose to increase the number to 35 and make people be more tolerant by educating
them. She added that many people on the Committee are concerned about the ecological
effects of deer on the community. For example, the reduction of spring flowers. The answer for
this will depend on who is conducting the study. She said that she is also concerned that each
study and survey will only apply to the current year.
(Louis left for the airport at 7:45.)
Mollenhauer asked if Committee members wanted to see significant changes in the current
Long-Term Management Plan. All members present said that they did not. Jones said that the
only change that may need to be made is to the basic numbers of the appropriate number of
deer per square mile as they receive more data. He said that as they learn and gather data
about the appropriate number of deer for park areas vs. urban areas, etc., they will be able to
make changes to those numbers. The current numbers in the plan were decided with the
information the Committee had available to them at the time.
Rhodes said that she does not think science is going to alleviate the problem because this has
to do with people's tolerance. Jones replied that he believes they should try to figure out the
appropriate number based on reliable data; otherwise the Committee will be challenged that
their numbers were simply pulled out of a hat. Goodman-Herbst said that this is fine as long as
the Committee does not claim that they are doing studies and surveys for biological reasons.
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Rhodes read from the Plan that the Deer Management Committee will convene each year to:
review educational materials; review deer population numbers (current and projected); review
management options; and recommend methods to kill deer. She said this does allow them to
have surveys and studies done, including studies for tolerance. Jones said that these
possibilities appear in the Plan, but the Committee also needs to initiate them. Mollenhauer
again stated that she does not see any harm in gathering data while moving ahead.
Rhodes asked if the Committee would like to direct Mollenhauer to explore the options for
creating a survey which would be directed area by area in the community. Mollenhauer said that
the Committee needs to decide how they want the survey conducted (telephone, mail, door-to-
door, etc.). Ashman said that she would be willing to help Mollenhauer find out about
determining the survey design.
Committee members agreed that a professional opinion is needed because even how the
questions are phrased is important. Mollenhauer said, for example, that a person answering a
question about how best to deal with the problem may not realize that an option has exorbitant
costs. She provided an example that trap and relocate may sound appealing but, based on
information via the University of Iowa Animal Rights Coalition, one community spent over
$3,000 per deer to move 20 deer. After eight months only nine of those deer were alive.
Rhodes summarized the discussion for clarification. She said that the Committee is interested
in:
· Conducting a survey of the population and their tolerance levels, and
· Conducting a scientific study to determine what damage the deer are actually causing
ecologically.
Mollenhauer said that she will contact the statistics department at the UI and Committee
member Steve Hendrix for information. Suchy also suggested contacting Cornell College in Mt.
Vernon to see if they have any interest in conducting a study or survey.
Mollenhauer asked if, based on the request for surveys and studies, the Committee thought that
they needed to revise the Plan. Jones said that the Committee needs to revisit the Plan
because they are required to do so. Rhodes agreed that they continue functioning under the
current Long-Term Plan. Members agreed that if a future situation dictates changes to the
numbers of deer per square mile, the Committee will make a change at that time.
Mollenhauer said that information from the Deer-Resistant Landscape Nursery was included in
members' packets and asked if they felt the information would be appropriate to place in the
newspaper as the first in a series of articles on living with deer. She said that the City forester
helped her to make sure that the plants mentioned are in this zone. Rhodes said that she is
also reviewing some information in the Living With Deer document and would like to combine
some of that information with the articles Mollenhauer has. Suchy said that he could also
provide some information. Ashman and Rhodes said that they would work on the articles.
Mollenhauer said that she would like to see a complete series on all of the topics that the
Committee wishes to educate the public. The series would preferably run throughout the
Summer.
Jones said that he wanted to make sure the Committee has control of the content. Mollenhauer
said that Mike Beck was willing to work with them and possibly print some of the articles as a
community service. She added that Council is committed to the educational process, even if the
information has to be paid for as a display ad.
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Jones said that he thought the most difficult article in the series would be one about the
population reduction methods because it is an uncomfortable topic. Rhodes said that there is
also another aspect to this. She said that when she was reading over the Coalition information,
she realized that their concept of "humane" and "natural" are linked. She said that by definition,
deer dying of disease may be natural but it is not humane. "Humane" implies an ethical
concept. Jones agreed and said that perhaps they need an article about the spectrum of what it
means for a possible solution to be "humane" and what it means to be "natural." Jones said that
he could try to start an article about this but that it would be quite an essay.
Regarding the deer-resistant landscape article, Thompson suggested that a botanist review the
information because Barberry, for example, is considered invasive. He volunteered to make
sure the information is reviewed.
Discuss 1999/2000 Mana.qement Plan
Mollenhauer asked if the Committee wished to save this item for when more members are
present. Members agreed that they should save time for public comment instead.
Other Information
Mollenhauer said that she briefly wished to mention that she gathered information from
communities that do not kill deer, as recommended by the University of Iowa Animal Rights
Coalition. The notes were included in members' meeting packets. She briefly summarized the
information and said that no formal management plans are in effect. Two of the three
communities told her that the bordering communities are sharpshooting; that, in turn, has an
impact by reducing the deer population in surrounding areas. She noted these may not be good
comparisons with the Iowa City situation because they are receiving lethal pressure at their
borders.
Fort reported that a group of citizens are shooting deer within the city limits. They do not kill the
deer so that the deer are able to walk off of the property and die elsewhere.
Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Dean Thornberry said that he had been asked to find out if the Deer
Management Committee had a standardized form that neighbors could fill out to request
reduction of deer in the neighborhood. Committee members agreed that a form could appear in
the paper and also be available to those who do not subscribe to the paper. The form could
request name, address, reason, etc. Mollenhauer said that she would work on this and they
could discuss it at the next meeting.
Paul Bowers, 704 Whitin.q Ave, said that he would not have purchased property in the
neighborhood where he lives had he known about the deer problem. He said that he has spent
several thousand dollars on planrings and trees to make his property look nice. In addition, he
had to install a costly 7-foot fence in order to have a garden. He said that he has counted 13
deer in his backyard at one time and is not able to walk in the yard because of the feces.
Bowers suggested that if the City is not able to reduce the deer population, perhaps the City
should be responsible for some of the cost involved for residents. He also noted that he is
appalled at people in the City who feed wild animals. In addition, he was appalled by the
condition of the deer because the deer he has seen were quite thin and some were injured.
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Goodman-Herbst noted that there is a City ordinance against feeding wild animals (it is a
misdemeanor) and encouraged anyone to call her if they see someone doing this. Rhodes
suggested that they place a reminder of the ordinance in residents' water bills.
Mollenhauer said that the Committee has not yet addressed the public health issue with the
deer feces. She said that she has received calls from people who literally cannot use their
yards or let their children play in them. Jones said that adults should not be at risk because
deer are herbivores. Suchy said that the feces do carry parasites that small children should not
be exposed to.
Rick Frees, 5654 Landon Avenue S.W., Riverside, Iowa, said that he is a hunter safety
instructor in Johnson County and belongs to two conservation groups in Johnson County.
Frees said that a small group of 15 people have said that lethal methods are not right.
Meanwhile, the organizations he belongs to have more than 200 members and the members do
support lethal methods. He said that as a hunter safety instructor, the word "humane" applies to
a good clean shot. He said that when people start taking the law into their own hands, like
those who are injuring deer and allowing them to die elsewhere, the City has a big problem.
Mollenhauer said that she went out with the sharpshooters and they were most concerned with
a clean shot in order to prevent suffering for the animal and to ensure community safety. She
said that if the City goes forward with sharpshooting again, the contract will mandate community
safety and appropriate shots.
Shannon Nelson, 1601 Aber Avenue, #1, said that she wished to remind the Committee that
more than 800 people signed petitions against the killing of deer last year and that three people
worked on gathering those signatures. She said that the only way to deal with intolerance is
education, not just killing deer. She suggested that the Committee begin to do this and noted
that because they have so much on their hands, they may need another committee.
Mollenhauer responded that there is nothing preventing the UI Coalition from generating and
distributing their own educational materials as an organized group. She said that the Deer
Management Committee is willing to work with the UI group.
Nelson said that the Coalition does not have the funds that the City does to place ads, etc., but
members are willing to help the Deer Management Committee with the educational materials.
Mollenhauer thanked Nelson and said that she would be talking with her about how they could
assist.
Bowers said that he wished to address the Committee again. He said that although there are a
large number of students in the community, he hoped that the Committee would view the
opinions of property owners with more weight. He added that property owners are directly
affected whereas the majority of students are not.
Ashman noted that students do have concerns about what goes on in the community and Jones
commented that he gardened when he was a student and would have been affected. Rhodes
said the one thing she likes about Iowa City is that this is a community where government
works. It is an open community where they discuss issues and people actually get involved.
She said that as much as the students have the right to express their concerns, they also have
an obligation to educate themselves about the way deer affect other people in the community.
She noted that the distress people like Paul feel comes from the feeling that students are not
taking the time to adequately assess and address the issues of property owners. She
summarized that each side needs to listen to the other's point of view.
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Ashman said that the Committee needs to decide how they are going to deal with tolerance vs.
intolerance. Rhodes said that this was where she thought they started two years ago. Ashman
said that they need to remember that it is an ongoing process.
Mollenhauer said that there would be another meeting in 2 to 3 weeks depending on availability
of the room.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Wendy Larive.
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Agenda
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Johnson County Administration Building
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June 3, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re:
3. Action re:
claims
formal minutes of May 27t~
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor
a)
b)
c)
Action re: permits
Action re: reports
1. County Recorder's monthly reports of fees collected.
Other
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6. Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Discussion/action re: approval of application S9806 of Bruce Nestor
requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Oak Hill Farm
Addition; a subdivision described as being located in the E ¼ of the SE
¼ of Section 3; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This is a l~lot, 9.789 acre, farmstead split,
located on the north side of 360th Street SW, approximately 3A of a mile
east of the Eagle Avenue SW and 360th Street SW intersection in
Hardin Twp.). Resolution 04-09-98-Z2
b) Other
7. Business from the County Attorney
a) Discussion/action re:
Support Recovery.
b) Other
FY 2000 multi-cotmty contract for Child
8. Business from the Board of Supervisors
f) Other
Adjourn to informal meeting
a)
b)
c)
d)
Discussion/action needed re: COLA increases for non-bargaining unit
employees.
Motion authorizing Chair to sign Supplemental Secondary Road
Construction Program No. 1 for FY 1999.
Discussion/action re: calcium chloride treatment for St. Peter and
Paul's Church on Taft Avenue NE.
Discussion/action re: appointments to the Johnson County Task Force
of the Heritage Area Agency on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2000.
Discussion/action re: fireworks pennit(s).
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Reports and inquiries from the County Attorney
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Inquiries and reports from the public : . ?
Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Sui~ervisors
1. Joint informal meeting with the Cedar Rapids City Council
members
Other
10- Adjournment
PRESS RELEASE
Steve Long, Associate Planner
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CITY OF I0 CITY
The Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) is holding its annual
Community Development Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 17 from 4:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Torus Technologies, 3007 Sierra Court, Iowa City. This year's event is
entitled "Celebrating 25 Years of Strengthening Iowa City", with the theme highlighting economic
development.
Over the past year, Torus Technologies received funding from the HCDC to purchase machinery
enabling the construction of research telescopes. The company is very unique to the area in that
all computer programming, telescope design and construction is created in the Iowa City plant.
Additionally, funding has helped facilitate economic growth by providing quality employment for
Johnson County residents.
Each year, the Community Development celebration highlights the usage of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds in our community.
This year's theme emphasizes the ways in which commerce and strong economic development
play a key role to Iowa City's overall growth and vitality. The CDBG and HOME Investment
Partnership funds contribute to and facilitate such growth in addition to the general upkeep and
improvement of Iowa City neighborhoods, creating and maintaining affordable housing, and
assisting in human service agencies.
Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding commitment
to building and strengthening our community. Bill McNarney of the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development will speak during the program that begins at 4:30 p.m. The HCDC and
Torus Technologies invite the public to attend the open house and Community Development
celebration from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Patrons will be able to view Torus' research telescopes
and learn how they are manufactured.
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MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
June 4, 1999
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Karin Franklin, Director, P~
Peninsula Update
We have reviewed the initial submittal of McCabe LLC and have had communication
with Rich McCabe, principal of the company, regarding improvements of the submittal.
Mr. McCabe will be submitting revisions to his submittal on June 11. At that time, the
staff will formulate a recommendation as to whether we continue working with McCabe
LLC or go out for other proposals.
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
June 11, 1999
JUNE 14 WORK SESSION ITEMS
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Proposed
Installation of Angle Parking on Clinton Street
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Program and Procedure for Evaluating Changes to Residential On-Street Parking
Memorandum from Parking and Transit Director & Transit Manager: Route Study Questions
Memorandum from Housing and Inspection Services Director & Fire Chief: Sprinkler System
Code Amendment
Memorandum from Housing and Inspection Services Director:
Program
County Building Inspection
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from Fire Chief: Fire Apparatus/Council Work Session
Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Council Work Session, May 5, 1999
Memorandum from City Clerk to Iowa City Census Committee: Committee Meeting of 5/17
Memorandum from City Clerk: Iowa League of Cities Meeting
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to City Manager:
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Livable Communities Initiative Grant Program
Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Iowa City Traffic Collision Locations
Letter from Frank Gersh to JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Traffic Circles
Letter from Hillary Sale to JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Traffic Circles
Memorandum from Associate Planner Yapp to Senior Planner Miklo: Subdivision Inventory
Memorandum from Solid Waste Management Planner: Update on FY98 Landfill Waste Reduction
Grants
Memorandum from Kim Johnson to City Manager: Agenda Items
Eraall from Shelley Berc to Mary Sue Coleman: International Writing Program
Building Permit Information - April and May 1999
1999 Building Statistics
Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - May 1999
Agenda: June 16 - Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management Committee
Notice: Purchase of Equipment
Newsletter: River Street/Woolf Avenue Reconstruction - June
Agendas: June 8, 9, and 10 JC Board of Supervisors
June 11, 1999 Information Packet (continued) 2
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Survey Results: Alcohol, Drinking, Police Department, University Life. [submitted by Peter Matthes,
University of Iowa student, to PCRB - Council packets only]
Agenda for the 6/15/99 Informal meetingS~of the Board of Supervisors.
Agenda for the 6/16/99 Special Council Work Session regarding issues
the sale and consumptionof alcoholic beverages.
relating to
Information sent to Highland Avenue residents regarding traffic calming.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
June 9, 1999
City Council
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Department of Planning and Community Development
Proposed installation of angle parking on Clinton Street
At your May 3, 1999 work session you directed staff to proceed with the installation of angle
parking on Clinton Street between Burlington Street and Jefferson Street. It was agreed that the
proposed angle parking will be located on the west side of Clinton Street between Burlington
Street and Washington Street and on the east side of Clinton Street between Washington Street
and Jefferson Street. You also directed us to save as many of the mature trees as possible.
Staff indicated to you that we would prepare for the installation of angle parking on Clinton
Street as part of the Phase Ill downtown streetscape reconstruction project, which is scheduled
to take place in either summer of 2000 or 2001. In addition to creating the angle parking areas,
the Phase III downtown streetscape reconstruction project will refurbish the Clinton Street
streetscape similar to the already completed Phase I and ongoing Phase II streetscape projects.
At your request, the attached sketch of the proposed Clinton Street angle parking configuration
has been prepared by Kay Irelan of the Department of Public Works. Kay's drawing is a sketch
showing the general layout of the angle parking, it is not a scale drawing. However, Kay's
drawing reflects the general geometric configuration which will be required for a safe installation
of the parking while maintaining four traffic lanes on Clinton Street. There are many details to be
worked out during the final design process.
The trees shown on the drawing are mature trees that we will attempt to save as part of the
angle parking installation. The sidewalk in front of Old Capitol Center will be reduced seven feet
beyond the existing parallel parking bays, resulting in a sidewalk width of 12 feet where it
currently is 19 feet. Parking meters will also encroach into this 12-foot wide area.
North of Washington Street, the sidewalk in the ten block south will be narrowed approximately
two feet. The sidewalk in the ten block north in front of Phillips Hall will be reduced
approximately five feet. Once again, this is necessary for the installation of the angle parking in
a configuration which is both safe and preserves four traffic lanes on Clinton Street.
I will remind you again of what we have been reminding you of throughout these discussions:
the installation of angle parking on Clinton Street will tighten up the flow of pedestrians, bicycles,
automobiles, and larger vehicles through this area. Vehicle speeds will decrease and
congestion will increase. The positive aspect is that 35 angle parking spaces will be created in
an area which currently has 16 metered parallel parking spaces. Some of the new angle parking
spaces will be designated for loading and unloading, and the remainder will be metered. We
believe it is acceptable for you to designate these four blocks of Clinton Street for angle parking,
but we want to make sure there are no expectations that the character of traffic flow on Clinton
Street will remain the same.
Since we will proceed with the design and installation of angle parking on Clinton Street as part
of the Phase III downtown streetscape reconstruction project, we need to know from you if the
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ten block north of Iowa Avenue should be added to the project. It is not currently included. At
this stage, we do not know the expense of adding this to the downtown streetscape
reconstruction project nor do we know the added expense of constructing angle parking on
Clinton Street between Burlington Street and Iowa Avenue. However, the increase of 19 angle
parking spaces we are creating would cost approximately $285,000 if they were to be
constructed in a parking structure.
We have scheduled this for discussion at your June 14 work session. Please give us an
indication of your thoughts regarding adding the ten block of North Clinton Street to the
Phase III downtown streetscape reconstruction project.
cc: Steve Atkins
Joe Fowler
Rob Winstead
Manouchehr Amin
Doug Ripley
Karin Franklin
David Schoon
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 9, 1999
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Department of Planning and Community Development
Re: Neighborhood traffic calming program and procedure for evaluating changes to
residential on-street parking
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The neighborhood traffic calming program and our procedures for evaluating residential on-
street parking have been scheduled at the mayor's request for discussion at your June 14 work
session. Questions have arisen pertaining to these two matters out of your recent discussions of
traffic calming within the Goosetown neighborhood and residential on-street parking on Tower
Court. We have also recently completed our second and third installations of traffic calming
devices, in the College Green neighborhood and on Highland Avenue. Both of these
installations were completed at the request of residents living in the adjacent neighborhoods.
Doug has received several phone calls this past week, primarily from motorists upset that they
must slow down through these areas. This is, of course, what the traffic calming features are
designed to do.
I have attached copies of our current neighborhood traffic calming program and the procedure
we use for evaluating residential on-street parking changes. These documents outline the
procedures we follow in working with neighborhood organizations and individuals who come to
us with issues. It is certainly appropriate for these procedures to be modified if a majority of you
wish to have us handle these matters differently. In the absence of any changes, we will
assume these procedures meet with your approval.
During your discussion of the traffic calming program we would like to propose a change in the
annual allocation of funds for traffic calming projects. This is currently budgeted at $25,000 per
year. Now that we have gained experience from the three traffic calming projects which have
been implemented (Teg Drive, College Street, and Highland Avenue) we have a much better
idea of the magnitude of expense for these types of projects. In order to continue the traffic
calming program in its current form we believe an annual allocation of $50,000 will be required.
These funds will not be spent without your approval of specific projects, but we believe it better
reflects the type of projects that will be considered.
Bring any questions or comments to the June 14 work session.
Attachment
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Karin Franklin
Doug Ripley
Marcia Klingaman
Rick Fosse
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Iowa City Residential Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Evaluation Criteria
Modified by the City Council 3/23/98
To initiate a traffic study of the street proposed for traffic calming, a formal request will be
required from the neighborhood association that includes the street proposed for traffic
calming, or a petition will be required from interested residents along the street proposed for
traffic calming.
The street considered for traffic calming measures should be functionally classified as a local
residential street or a collector street. On a collector street, traffic diversion should not be an
objective or a result of traffic calming measures.
Traffic volumes on a residential street should exceed 500 vehicles per day and on a collector
street should exceed 1000 vehicles per day. Traffic volume on any street proposed for traffic
calming should not exceed 3000 vehicles per day, or
The measured 85th percentlie speed should exceed 5 mph over the posted speed limit. For
example, on a street with a posted speed limit of 25 mph, the 85th percentlie speed should
exceed 30 mph to be considered for traffic calming.
Staff will meet with the neighborhood association and/or interested residents, and determine
which traffic calming measures are reasonable for evaluation. Staff will conduct a traffic study
which will include evaluating the perceived traffic problems, roadway geometry, and the
impact on adjacent streets (traffic diversion) from the proposed traffic calming measures.
The Police Department, Fire Department, and ambulance service will be asked to comment
on the proposed street modification's impact on emergency vehicle response. The Transit
Division will be asked to comment on the proposed street modification's impact on public
transit service. Speed humps and speed tables will not be recommended on primary
emergency response routes or transit service routes.
If the traffic study shows that traffic calming measures can be implemented safely, a mail-back
survey of all affected residential dwelling units will then be conducted by the City. The
questionnaire will allow each residential dwelling unit to express: (1) support for all proposed
traffic calming measures; (2) support for some traffic calming measures but not others; or (3)
no support for any traffic calming measure. A proposal for traffic calming must be supported
by a simple majority of the residential dwelling units responding to the questionnaire in order to
be considered for implementation. On a street functionally classified as a local residential
street, the mail-back survey will include all residential dwelling units with direct access to the
street. On a street functionally classified as a collector street, the mail-back survey will include
all residential dwelling units with direct access to the street, as well as all residential dwelling
units on adjacent local residential streets which feed into the collector street.
8. No minimum number of responses to the mail-back survey is required, but a low response
rate will be taken into consideration by the City Council.
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CITY OF IOW/I CITY
Procedure for Evaluating Residential On-Street Parking
Although the street, parking, and sidewalk are within the City right-of-way and part of the public
domain, it is the practice of the City of Iowa City to rely on neighborhood residents as much as
possible to indicate when on-street parking changes are needed on local and collector streets in
residential areas. Typically any proposed on-street parking modification on a residential street is
subject to the following process:
1. A complaint or suggestion is received from a person concerned with the existing situtation.
The proposed modification is investigated. Issues that would justify immediate City action
include public safety or traffic safety. The City Code requires a minimum street width of ten
feet for the free movement of traffic. Police Department, Transit Division, Public Works
Department, or Fire Department personnel may be consulted to determine if additional
space is necessary based on individual circumstances. Also to be considered is the ability of
traffic and turning vehicles to move adequately. Field data to be collected include street
width, traffic volume, sight distance, current on-street parking situation, existence of
driveways and intersections, and other items such as conflicts with fire hydrants or
mailboxes.
If the request or modification comes from a non-resident of the street, an investigation still
follows, but implementation must be supported by the residents of the street unless the
change is for safety purposes.
Based on field data, a determinion is made if the proposed modification is needed because
of a safety hazard. A determination may also be made that a safety hazard is not present;
but that the proposed modification is a reasonable change to the on-street parking system.
A proposed modification should be consistent with surrounding streets and address the
parking concerns which were raised.
If justification exists for immediate action because of traffic and/or safety concerns, an item
is prepared for the City Council consent calendar in conformance with the City Code. If
immediate action is not required but the proposed change is reasonable, a mail-back survey
is prepared for the affected neighborhood. All parking changes should be consistent for the
entire length of the street unless extenuating circumstances are present. These might
include the intersection of arterial streets, land use changes, or roadway geometry. The
survey should include all residences with addresses on the street proposed for modification,
side street residents with access to the street proposed for modification, and/or side street
addresses where on-street parking is unavailable and the street proposed for modification is
the closest on-street parking area. Each residence gets one vote.
The survey shall include the option of leaving the parking situation unchanged, information
regarding why the proposed change was investigated as well as postage-paid way to reply.
A cut-off date for replies will be stated on the survey (approximately 10 to 15 days). A simple
majority of the survey responses will be reason for a positive staff recommendation to the
City Council.
6. If a parking change is approved by the neighborhood the item is considered by the City
Council on the consent calendar in conformance with the City Code.
7. If approved by the City Council, signs indicating the changes are installed/removed.
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Memorandum
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking and Transit
Ron Logsden, Transit Manager
Date: 06/07/99
Re: Route Study Questions
A council member asked the following questions. We thought that they were
questions in which the answers may be helpful to the entire council in making their
decisions regarding the proposed route changes.
Do we have any projections on the expected increases in ridership from the
new westside route or the increased service on the half-hour non-peak time
routes?
Two hundred and forty-five surveys were sent out to residents in the area with one
hundred and forty-six responses. One hundred and seven of the respondents said
they would ride the bus if it was available and thirty-seven said they would not use
the bus. There is no way to know for sure, but the indications are that there is good
ridership potential in the area.
Do we have any projections on the expected loss of ridership from the loss of
service from the various routes and changes to night and Saturday service?
The only definite numbers we have is the average number of riders per trip for those
trips which are being eliminated. What we can not predict is how many peak hour
trips will be eliminated because the other half of a persons trip is during a time when
there would no longer be service available.
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Have the proposed routes been timed?
Is there time built into each route to accommodate picking up passengers with
special needs, using the wheelchair lift, and properly secure them using the
wheelchair securement system?
June ~ 1999
Yes, the routes have been timed and time has been allocated to accommodate
persons requiring the use of the wheelchair lift. We had originally included
the Caroline loop in the North Dodge route, but it was dropped after timing
the route during rush hour and taking into account the potential for passengers
with special needs.
Do we have any figures on ridership for Manville Heights? That route has
been disrupted for a long time (l-V2 years?) due to construction of the Wolf
Ave. Bridge and now River Street. I am not sure the low numbers reflect
actual ridership, although it still may be lower than other routes.
Attached are the ridership numbers for the Manville Heights route for FY98. The
off peak times are the only ones that are proposed to be cut (9:15-2: 15) and are
outlined in a box. These numbers are somewhat higher, notably the 11: 15 and 1: 15
trips.
Is it possible to have the Oakcrest route have V2 hour non-peak service, and
instead of having Towncrest have ½ hour non-peak service, have this end of
the run go on a Court Hill route and leave the Rochester route in tact? This
allows for non-peak service all over the East Side and still allows for that
large population on the West Side to get more service in the middle of the day.
Yes, it is possible to pair the additional Oakcrest route with any other route to either
provide ½ hour mid-day service or maintain the current hourly service. This would
include the Towncrest, Court Hill, Rochester, or Manville Heights. The only
downside would be that the departure time from downtown would be different
during mid-day than it is during rush hour on any route other than the Towncrest. I
would imagine a different downtown departure time would be more palatable to the
Manville Heights riders than no service at all.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
June 9, 1999
City Council
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Sprinkler System Code Amendment
We are proposing a fire safety initiative in downtown Iowa City that would require retrofitting
existing buildings with automatic sprinkler systems. This initiative would be carried out as a joint
work program of the Fire Department and the Department of Housing and Inspection Services.
The downtown fire safety initiative would be developed based on criteria established after
individual building evaluations are completed in the area defined by Burlington Street, Gilbert
Street, Iowa Avenue, and Capitol Street.
Background
Many buildings in downtown Iowa City are a major fire risk due to their age, type of construction,
arrangement, lack of sprinkler systems, and accessibility to fire fighting personnel. The Fire
Department has identified the downtown as a major fire risk area. A major fire risk area is
defined as one requiring the maximum amount of fire protection resources, i.e. equipment and
personnel, when available. The recent fire at Mondo's Sports Caf~, 212 South Clinton Street, is
an example of the significant fire risk of older downtown buildings and the difficulty in providing
adequate fire protection. Fires of the magnitude of Mondo's (1999), Bicycle Peddler's (1982),
and Things, Things, and Things (1970) are devastating and impact the viability of the downtown.
Requiring automatic sprinkler systems will reduce property damage, save existing structures,
and provide valuable time for occupants to safely exit buildings.
Recommendation
We recommend amending the fire and building codes to require retrofitting of downtown
buildings evaluated to need automatic sprinkler systems. Also, we propose that property owners
be given a reasonable period of time to retrofit their buildings with automatic sprinkler systems.
Thank you for your consideration.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM |
06-I 1-99
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Re: County Building ' ~
I have c ed to this memorandum a letter from Rick Dvorak, Planning & Zoning Administrator
for Johnson County in which he inquires whether or not the City would be willing to contract with
the County to provide building code enforcement services in the County.
Policy Decision
The policy decision that needs to be made is: should the City provide building code enforcement
in the unincorporated portions of Johnson County, with the total cost of the building code
enforcement program to be paid by the County?
Discussion
In my opinion, a consolidated building enforcement program benefits City/County taxpayers and
customers in the following ways:
1. "Jump starts" the County building code enforcement program.
2. Ensures consistency in building code enforcement between the County and City.
3. Improves City and County coordination in the area of land development regulations (e.g.,
fringe area agreement and subdivision improvements within the two mile area, etc.).
4. Provides an opportunity to develop "one stop" building permitting for City and County
construction projects (e.g., one-stop permit counter for a contractor building homes in both
the City and County).
5. Encourages integration and sharing of City/County databases (e.g., development of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)).
6. Ensures land development annexed to the City meets minimum City standards.
7. Eliminates duplication of certain administrative costs, thereby improving cost-effectiveness.
A consolidated building code enforcement process provides the City and County an opportunity
to improve customer services while improving the quality of land development which mutually
benefits both jurisdictions.
Recommendation
If the County wishes to pursue contracting with the City for building code enforcement, authorize
staff to work with the County to develop of a 28E Agreement and contract for these services.
Stipulate that the contract be for a minimum of three years and that all program costs are the
responsibility of the County.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Johnson County
IOWA ~
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COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 204
P O BOX 1350
IOWA CITY, IA 52244
PHONE (319) 356-6083 FAX (319) 356-6086
RICHARD J. DVORAK
Planning & Zoning Administrator
May 17, 1999
R. J. MOORE
Assistant Planning & Zoning
Administrator
Doug Boothroy
Director of Housing & Inspection
410 E Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Boothroy:
In December of 1998, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors appointed a committee comprised of
Johnson County residences to study the need for a building code and an enforcement program for rural
Johnson County.
After several months of deliberation, the committee members are ready to recommend the adoption of the
UBC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Along
with this recommendation, they have two proposals to accomplish this: the creation of a building code
enforcement program within the Planning and Zoning Department; contracting a program with the Iowa
City Building Department for a period of one to three years.
Therefore, the purpose of this letter is to request a proposal from you and Iowa City for a one to three year
program as we have previously discussed. Please include in this proposal the process, fees, and staffing
needs that Iowa City would prefer and need to operate the program.
You have been a great help in the county~s review of this project. Thank you for all your assistance in the
past and I look forward to working with you in the future. If you have any questions, please call me at
your convenience.
Respectfully,
Rick Dvorak
Planning and Zoning Administrator
Johnson County, Iowa
Iowa City Fire Department
Serving With Pride & Professionalism
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5260
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
June 10, 1999
Stephen J. Atkins, City Managei~
Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief
Fire Apparatus/Council Work Session
1 have arranged to have Rescue 1 and the Command vehicle on display for the City Council on
June 14, 1999, during their dinner break at 6:00 p.m. The fire apparatus will be located in the east
end of the Civic Center parking lot.
Battalion Chief Jim Humston and Captain Jerry Blank will be present to answer questions and
explain how the Fire Department utilizes the apparatus and equipment.
Cc: Batt. Chief Humston
Capt. Blank
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
June 8, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Spec. Council Work Session, May 5, 1999 - 8:00 a.m. Council Chambers
Council:
Staff:
Tapes:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Notion, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Trueblood, Craig, Franklin, Davidson, Kopping, Fowler,
Yucuis, Rocca.
99-54 & 99-55, both sides.
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
CAPITAL PROJECT FINANCING
The City Manager distributed the following hand-outs: 1999 Projects - Construction Projects
and Will You Accept a Tax Increase?
Council Norton distributed his hand-out Suggestions for Re-budgeting to Accommodate
Operating Expenses Associated with Library Expansion/Replacement.
The City Manager presented an overview of issues related to:
· Request from the Library Board for a November referendum
· Senior Center request for space in the Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility.
Storm Water Regulations
Library Board President Jesse Singerman and Carol deProsse present for library discussion.
Senior Center Chair Terri Miller and Commissioner Jay Honohan present for discussion of the
Senior Center space request. After discussion, Council Members agreed to schedul'e another
meeting for May 12, 8:00-11:00 am.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
derk/min/5-5-ggws.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
June 4, 1999
Iowa City Census Committee
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~--~
Committee meeting of 5/17, 8:30 a.m., Lobby Conference Room
Committee Members Present: Jane Hoshi (University of Iowa), Dale Bentz, Dottie Ray, Don
Canfield, Bob Elliott.
Committee Members Absent: Paul Maske, Bob RoeIf, Maeve Clark
Staff: Marian K. Karr
Others:
Lanny VanDaele, Coralville; Mary Byers, Nodh Liberty
City Clerk Karr stated the intent of the Committee was to educate Iowa Citians on the
importance of responding to the Census 2000 questionnaire. Karr said other Johnson County
entities also have their own committees with the same common goal of promoting the Census in
their communities. Census Committees will share meeting invitations and minutes to utilize
financial and human resources efficiently. Possible joint projects and purchases may also result.
Copies of a July 1996 letter to the Press-Citizen and recent fax "Census 2000 Info" was
distributed and figures contained in the two pieces discussed. Committee Members asked if the
questionnaire would be addressed to "resident" or "occupant" rather than to an individual. Karr
stated they would not be personalized. Members asked if they could see a sample of how the
envelope will be addressed to better prepare citizens what to look for. Staff will follow up with
the Census Bureau prior.
Major areas of concentration in the 1990 Census included:
Churches
Elderly and Service Organizations
Community Schools & Regina
University of Iowa (Cultural Fair/Sporting events/Orientation)
Media
Johnson County Fair Booth
There was interest in asking local high school civic classes to staff the fair booth and be sure to
have give-aways. Staff will contact the three local high schools. Some sort of "identifier" should
be used to distinguish the worker (hat with red, white, blue ribbon, t-shirt, etc.).
It was suggested that prior to deciding areas we should hear about special groups that should
be targeted and then be sure they are included in the areas. City Economic Development
Planner David Schoon and U of I Librarian Mary Mclnroy (Map Collections) will be contacted to
provide information and/or attend the next meeting.
Census Committee Meeting of 5/17
May18,1999
Page 2
Other possible areas may include:
· Physician office displays
· Chamber of Commerce involvement
· Newsletters
· Displays in businesses
· Bus advertising (Iowa City, Coralville, Cambus)
· Newsletters
· City Utility
· Neighborhood Watch
· Neighborhood Assn.
· Landlords Assn.
· Hy-Vee headquarters asked to print Census 2000 bags (Canfield to follow-up)
· Television ads (check with regional office on state plans re stations, times, etc.; may wish to
use local cable for concentrated impact)
The next Iowa City Census 2000 Committee meeting will be Monday, June 14, at 8:30 A,M.
in the Lobby Conference Room of the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street.
cc: Ben Arzu, KC Regional Office of the Census
Chris Nolte, DM Census Office
City Council
Interested JC Entities
derk/menVcensus.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 8, 1999
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council ~
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~;~
Iowa League of Cities Meeting
The Annual Conference will be held in Sioux City October 6-8. I've attached both a
lodging request and a delegate registration form. If you are interested in attending please
print the form, complete, and return to me as soon as possible. The earlier the better on
lodging. Please call with any questions.
__ ],ydging Request
Iowa League of Cities
101st Annual Conference & Exhibit
October 6 - 8, 1999, Sioux City
The League has a block of rooms reserved at each of
the hotels listed below. If you would like to make
arrangements to stay at these facilities, this housing form
must accompany your registration form. Only registered
delegates, exhibitors and guests may occupy a room
within the League's room blocks. The hotels will not take
reservations for rooms within the League's room blocks.
Housing requests are fulfilled on a first-come, first°served
basis. Prices are honored until August 31. Only one
room per form. Please make copies of this form for
additional rooms. If you have questions, contact the
League office at (515) 244-7282.
Name
City/company
Arrival date Departure date
O Smoking room O Non-smoking room
Please indicate first, second and third choices. Check
the type of accommodations desired.
Sioux City Hilton (headquarters hotel)*
707 4th Street
O Single or double $79
River Boat Inn*
701 Gordon Drive
O Single $58 O Double $64
Baymont Inn
31 01 Singing Hills Blvd.
OSingle $50 ODouble $55 OSuite $75
Best Western City Centre*
130 Nebraska Street
O Single $58 0 [~ouble $64
Hamilton Inn
1401 Zenith Drive
C) Single or double
* W/thin walking d/stance
of the conference
Questioas?, Call the
League at (515) 244-7282.
Other room occupants
Name
Name
Name
Method of payment
To qualify for tax exemption for rooms paid for by your
city, you must provide tax exemption documentation
directly to hotel.
If credit card authorization is not supplied, you must
arrive prior to 6 p.m. to secure your reservation.
Please charge my credit card as listed below.
O Visa O MasterCard
O Discover iO American Express
Name of cardholder
Card number
Expiration date
Signature
Mail this form with registration and payment to:
Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1400
Des Moines, IA 50309-4111
CITYSCAPI: June 1999 19
I! I~ October 6 - 8, 1999, Sioux City, Iowa
City Special!
For every three paid registrants from one city, a fourth
attends free. Registrations must be mailed together. Write
free over the fourth delegate fees section.
City/company
Name (as to appear on badge)
Title
Street address
City State Zip
Phone FAX
UYes! I'm a first time delegate.
Guest registration
Guest registration is complimentary. However, tickets for meals
and the guest tour must be purchased separately. (See fees
section, right.)
Guest name (as to appear on badge)
Pre-conference activities
These activities run concurrently on the afternoon of Wednesday,
October 6. Please select only one.
U Leadership Workshop (1 - 5 p.m. Wednesday)
This session is complimentary for registered delegates.
Because space is limited, we ask that you sign up in
advance.
UIowa Best Ball Golf Tournament (Wednesday afternoon)
$40 per person entry fee includes greens fees for 18 holes,
cart and refreshments. All golfers must be registered
delegates or guests. Foursomes and tee times will be
determined by handicap.
Name/Title
Each delegate must fill out a separate form.
Registration Fees
The following includes admission to all general
sessions, workshops and meal functions on
the conference agenda. Please inform Andi
Stewart at (515) 244-7282 of accessibility or
dietary accommodations you may require. On-
site registration fees are subject to increase.
Please circle only one.
Before After
Entire conference Aug. 31 Aug. 31
League member $125 $150
Non-League member $200 $225
Thursday only
Includes workshops, breakfast and lunch
only.
League member $ 80 $100
Non-League member $155 $175
Golf Fees:
$40 x __players $
Extra tickets for guests
Thursday breakfast:
$6 x attendees $
Thursday luncheon:
$15 x attendees $
Thursday evening in Camelot
$25 x attendees $
Friday brunch:
$15 x attendees $
Guest tour:
$25 x attendees $
Total amount enclosed* $
*Registration wi// not be processed without
payment; checks only p/ease. Hote/ reservations
are made and bi//ed with the Lodging Request
form. Credit card payment is accepted for hotel
reservations. Aft cancefiations must be received in
writing by September 20. No refunds wi// be
made for no-shows. Canceflat/ons after
September 20 are subject to a $25 adminis-
tration fee.
Mail this form and payment to:
Iowa League of Cities
317 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1400
Des Moines, IA 50309-4111
City/Firm
Handicap for 18 holes
18 CIIYSCAPE June 1999
Questions?
Call the League at (515) 244~7282.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 9, 1999
To: Steve Atkins
From:
Re:
Jeff Davidson
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Livable Communities Initiative grant program
' lf
In March the City Council approved a program of federally funded transit projects which
included an application to the Federal Transit Administration Livable Communities Initiative
program. Our project is for a multi-use intermodal transportation facility, transit hub, and
neighborhood commercial center in the Near Southside redevelopment area. Receiving a
Livable Communities Initiative grant would allow us to accelerate the planned Near Southside
Multi-Use Parking Facility, while also incorporating into the structure several ancillary uses
which would complement the Near Southside redevelopment area: a child care center, shops
and community facilities, the intercity bus terminal, and recreational facilities. This is the third
year we have had this project in our federal transit program.
We have received word from our congressional delegation that Phase I of our Livable
Communities Initiative grant is included in both the House and Senate versions of the federal
transportation funding bill. This is expected to be voted on in late June or early July. Phase I is
for $3.0 million of the $9.6 million we requested and would allow us to purchase property and
begin design activities for the project. A commitment by FTA to Phase I of the project makes
Phases II and III likely to be funded in subsequent years.
Receiving the Livable Communities Initiative grant will allow us to accelerate construction of the
Near Southside Multi-Use Parking Facility from its current six- to eight-year timeline to a two- to
four-year timeline. It will also allow us to augment the facility with special uses that will enhance
the Near Southside redevelopment area that we might not otherwise have been able to afford.
This facility will also serve as a catalyst for other private redevelopment projects in the Near
Southside which have been inactive pending a more specific commitment to parking in this area
by the City.
If the grant is approved, we will immediately begin the process of acquiring property for the
project. We have already had some discussions with private property owners who could be
impacted. We have one location under consideration which is immediately adjacent to
downtown and would clearly enhance downtown parking, as well as support the Near
Southside. Two other possible locations are more centrally located in the Near Southside
redevelopment area. We will let you know when we hear if our project has been approved for
funding.
cc: Karin Franklin
Joe Fowler
Manouchehr Amin
Ron Logsden
Don Yucuis
ppdadm/mern/Icigrant.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
June 9, 1999
City Council
Doug Ripley, Traffic Engineering Planner
Iowa City traffic collision locations
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Last summer the Iowa Department of Transportation sent me a list of the top 50 traffic collision
locations in Iowa City. After paring down the locations that have already been improved, or
where the crash rates were low or inaccurate due to outdated traffic counts, there were five
locations remaining where inexpensive and immediate improvements could be identified. Each
of the five locations had collision rates above 2.0 crashes/million entering vehicles (MEV).
Typically, crash rates above 2.0 indicate a problem that should be investigated for improvement.
The locations are listed below:
1. Intersection of
2. Intersection of
3. Intersection of
4. Intersection of
5. Intersection of
Dubuque Street and Prentiss Street
Washington Street and Johnson Street
Governor Street and College Street
Governor Street and Iowa Avenue
Jefferson Street and Johnson Street
For each of the five locations, a detailed crash analysis was completed. This information, as well
as recommended improvements, is contained in the attached pages. The recommended
changes are low-cost and can be completed by City crews. Please let the City Manager know at
your June 14 or 15 meetings if you have any problem with the proposed improvements,
otherwise we will proceed with implementation. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call me at 356-5254.
Attachment
cc: Steve Atkins
Jeff Davidson
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
John Sobaski
jw/memldr-crash.doc
JCCOG
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JCCOG Crash Analysis
Location:
Study Period: 1992-1996
Total Collisions: 29 Fatal Collisions: 0
Vehicles Entering Intersection Per Day:
Trends:
Intersection of Johnson Street & Jefferson Street
Personal Injury Collisions: 2
7,900 Crash Rate: 2.08 ACC/MEV
23 of 29 vehicles involved in sideswipe collisions. 11 of the 29
occurred in wet pavement conditions; 16 of 29 occurred
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Drivers are not aware of two lanes in same direction. Given
hospital to the north and time of day trend, mostly those
unfamiliar with one-way system are involved.
Enhance pavement markings with arrows or delineate
centerline with markers to better establish lane usage.
Observations:
Recommended Improvements:
jccogtp\crashana.doc 5
JCCOG
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JCCOG Crash Analysis
Location: Intersection of Dubuque Street & Prentiss Street
Study Period: 1992-1996
Total Collisions: 14 Fatal Collisions: 0 Personal Injury Collisions:
Vehicles Entering Intersection Per Day: 3,000 Crash Rate: 2.55
Trends:
Observations:
Recommended Improvements:
3
ACC/MEV
13 of 14 right-angle collisions from both east and west,
although primarily (10/14) from east. Most caused by failure
to yield right-of-way to Dubuque Street vehicles. Time and
weather do not seem to be significant although no collisions
occurred in March-May.
East approach of Prentiss on steep incline, this in
combination with parking on the east side restricts sight
distance, but not unique in this part of town. Two metered
spaces on southeast corner at 45° angles obstruct sight
distance.
Should investigate removing two angled parking spaces on
the southeast corner. To compensate for the lost parking
spaces, additional angle parking on the east side, south of
Prentiss should be investigated. No other improvements
recommended.
jccogtp\crashana .doc 1
JCCOG
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JCCOG Crash Analysis
Location: Intersection of Washington Street & Johnson Street
Study Period: 1992-1996
Total Collisions: 21 Fatal Collisions: 0 Personal Injury Collisions:
Vehicles Entering Intersection Per Day:
Trends:
Observations:
Recommended Improvements:
9
5,000 Crash Rate: 2.30 ACC/MEV
14 of 21 right angle or left-turn related, primarily involving
southbound and eastbound vehicles. Season, weather, or
time not significant factor.
High interaction with pedestrians and bicycles. Sight distance
restrictions due to center median and growth.
Remove raised median and replace with lower medians
similar to those on Iowa Avenue. Tree canopies should be at
least 10' above grade. Vegetation should be designed to
reduce mid-block pedestrian crossing.
jccogtp\crashana.doc 2
JCCOG
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JCCOG Crash Analysis
Location: Intersection of College Street & Governor Street (Iowa Highway 1)
Study Period: 1992-1996
Total Collisions: 30 Fatal Collisions: 0 Personal Injury Collisions:
Vehicles Entering Intersection Per Day:
Trends:
Observations:
Recommended Improvements:
1
7,400 Crash Rate: 2.22 ACC/MEV
23 of 30 right angle or left-turn related. 7 of 30 occurred from
drivers northbound in right lane of Governor Street turning left
in front of left-lane traffic onto College Street. 14 collisions
from eastbound traffic failing to yield. No significant time or
weather pattern.
Sight distance OK from both eastbound and westbound.
Some obstruction from large trees, but not significant.
Governor Street speeds are moderately high, but Governor
Street is only 31' wide so eastbound crossing shouldn't be too
difficult.
Improve pavement markings to include arrows and/or
centerline reflectors to reinforce lane usage. Investigate
signage for eastbound traffic to correct failure to yield
problem.
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JCCOG
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JCCOG Crash Analysis
Location: Intersection of Iowa Avenue & Governor Street (Iowa Highway 1 )
Study Period: 1992-1996
Total Collisions: 27 Fatal Collisions: 0 Personal Injury Collisions:
Vehicles Entering Intersection Per Day: 7,260 Crash Rate: 2.11
Trends:
Observations:
3
ACC/MEV
12 of 27 right angle collisions involving both eastbound and
westbound vehicles. 4 fixed object collisions caused by
snow/ice; 7 collisions involved lane changing.
No sight distance problem for westbound traffic, slight
obstruction for eastbound vehicles caused by steepness of
grade to south. One-way traffic northbound appears to be
exceeding 25 mph, which included with sight distance
limitations may be part of problem.
Recommended Improvements:
Modify street sign locations and one-way signs to reinforce
one-ways. Remove unnecessary signs to reduce clutter.
Improve centerline pavement markings to reinforce two-lane
traffic. Investigate lane line reflectors.
jccogtp\crashana.doc 4
1123 E. College Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Doug Ripley, Traffic Engineer
City Planning Department
Civic Center
410 E. Wasl-dngton Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Ripley:
Thank you very much for your efforts in implm~nting placement of the
traffic circles on East College and Washington Streets. Since they were
built, I have spent some time watching the traffic as cars approach and
go past the circles. It is very obvious that the circles slow traffic dc~n
as almost all drivers Iput on their brake lights or take their foot off the
gas... It is clear that the traffic circles are working. I am pleased to
think that our neighborhood is both safer for children and quieter than it
was a week ago.
I am hoping that in the long r~n the circles will discourage drivers from
using College and Washington Streets as. thoroughfares to and from downtown,
and traffic will stick to the streets, such as Burlington and Market that are
nDre appropriate for this purpose.
i look forward to when the circles are planted with bushes and flowers, and
we have gardens in the middle of our streets.
On behalf of myself, my' wife and children, and the neighbors i know who
approve of the circles, but are not writing in, thank you so much for helping
improve our neighborhood, and keep up the good work.
~rar~S. Gersh
Hillary A. Sale
1016 East College Street
iowa City, Iowa 52240
June 10, 1999
Doug RipIcy
Traffic Engineer Planner
City Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Re: Traffic Circles on Washington and College Street._s
Dear Mr. Ripley:
The iinstallation of the temporary traffic circles in our neighborhood has prompted me to
write to ex[lress my gratitude for the hard work and support you have provided our neighborhood
as we have grappled with the traffic problems we face.
Although they have been in place only a week, the traffic circles appear to be doing their
job - traffici seems to be moving more slowly on our street. We look forward to the results of a
future survmj, which will tell us whether the circles are actually working. In th~ interim, we are
discussing plantings for the circles and are envisioning how they will look when they are gardens
in our street.
I ah~o want to commend your office on the location of the circle in the middle of College
Street- It a~pears to me that you found a way to locate the circle such that it does not eliminate
parking for ~any home, all of the homes impacted have alley parking spaces or garages.
We look forward to trying the circles far a year and working with you and the City
Council on any future programs. Again, we appreciate your support and that of the City Council.
Indeed, I would be grateful if you would forward my thanks to the members of the City Council -
which has so graciously attempled to resolve this problem.
Very truly yours,
cc: Cit3,i Council
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 4, 1999
To: Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
From: John Yapp, Associate Planner
Re: Subdivision Inventory
Attached are the results of the subdivision inventory through December 31, 1998. The
subdivision inventory tracks single-family and duplex subdivisions approved since 1990. In
1998, 5 single-family subdivisions were approved, a total of 68 lots covering
approximately 55 acres. The attached location map shows the location of the 1998
subdivisions.
As of December 31, 1998, there were 720 platted, approved single-family and duplex lots
in the City. This compares to 789 vacant lots in 1997, and 635 vacant lots in 1996, the
first year the inventory was started. Staff is in the process of having the subdivision and
vacant lot map put on Autocad so it will be easier to update and reproduce.
Staff has noted that planned developments with single-family and duplex condominium-
style units are becoming more common. We will begin inventorying the location, size, and
absorbtion rate of planned developments this summer.
Table I
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY AND DUPLEX SUBDIVISIONS 1990-1998
total:
1990 Subdivisions"
Hunters Run Part 6
Scott Blvd. East Part 1
Acres Lots Permits Percent
Subdivided Subdivided Issued Filled
13.07 17 17 100%
13.21 39 37 95%
26.28 56 54
1991 Subdivisions
Apple Ridge 7.42 22 16 73%
Galway Hills Part 1 18 39 32 82%
Hickory Hill Ridge 8.05 16 14 88%
Walden Wood Parts 3-7 26.17 76 76 100%
Walnut Ridge Part 1 12.74 8 6 75%
Walnut Ridge Part 2 22.99 12 11 92%
Whispering Meadows Part 1 36.3 71 51 72%
total: 131.67 244 206
1992 Subdivisions
Hunters Run Part 7
Mount Prospect Part 5
Park West Part 1
Village Green Part 12b
Walnut Ridge Part 3
Willow Creek
total:
8.33 20 19 95%
7.6 25 25 100%
9.48 23 23 100%
9.77 22 17 77%
19.59 13 10 77%
6.15 20 20 Duplex 100%
60.92 123 114
1993 Subdivisions
Hunters Run Part 9
Mount Prospect Part 6
Park West Part 2-4
Scott BIvd. East Part 2
SouthPointe Add. Part 1-6
Southwest Estates Part 5
Village Green South
Walnut Ridge Part 4
Windsor Ridge Part 1-4
Whispering Meadows Part 2
total:
5.7 16 12 75%
5.06 16 16 100%
17.1 39 33 85%
9.23 25 9 36%
29.87 130 45 35%
5.3 14 14 100%
28.95 74 50 68%
20.21 13 12 92%
67.2 78 70 90%
26.14 103 24 23%
214.76 508 285
1994 Subdivisions
Mount Prospect Part 7
Southwest Estates Part 6
Village Green Part 13b
Walnut Ridge Part 5
Wild Prairie Estates Part 1
Wild Prairie Estates Part 2
Windsor Ridge Part 5
total:
8.95 32 27 84%
10.21 25 14 56%
6.49 16 7 44%
18.64 14 8 57%
9.84 20 13 65%
12.05 33 19 58%
9.31 17 14 82%
75.49 157 102
SUBD.xls, Sheetl 1
1995 Subdivisions
East Hill
Galway Hills Part 2
Longfellow Manor
Oakes Fifth Add.
Pelsang Place
Rober
Walden Wood Part 9
Windsor Ridge Part 6
total:
Acres Lots Permits Percent
Subdivided Subdivided Issued Filled
13.04 36 14 Duplex 22%
14.71 24 3 13%
7.64 20 6 Duplex 25%
6.52 14 4 29%
1.02 3 I 33%
1.19 2 2 100%
3.01 5 5 Duplex 100%
7.80 7 6 86%
54.93 111 41
1996 Subdivisions
Broken Arrow Estates
Galway Hills Part 3
Hunters Run Part VIII
Jacob Ricord's
Meadow Ridge
Mt. Prospect Part VIII
Windsor Ridge Part 7
total
Acres Lots Permits Percent
Subdivided Subdivided Issued Filled
1.88 3 2 67%
21.29 52 0 0%
7.58 17 4 24%
1,26 6 2 Duplex 33%
2,29 3 0 0%
9.02 13 3 23%
8.75 17 9 53%
52.07 111 20
1997 Subdivisions
Court Park
Irwin Subdivision
M&W Additiond
Walden Hillse
Windsor Ridge Part 8
Windsor Ridge Part 9-14
total
Acres Lots Permits Percent
Subdivided Subdivided Issued Filled
1.69 6 3 50%
3.07 4 0 0%
0.24 I 0 0%
13 49 22 45%
13.31 25 14 56%
80.1 127 O 0%
111.41 212 39
1998 Subdivisions
Galway Hills Part 5
Green Mountain Meadow
Walden Hills Lot 51
Walnut Ridge Part 6
Walnut Ridge Part 7
total
Acres Lots Permits Percent
Subdivided Subdivided Issued Filled
13.63 8 0 0%
6.53 15 1 7%
2.9 25 8 32%
20.44 12 0 0%
11.09 8 0 0%
54.59 68 9
GRAND TOTALSo:
782.12 1590 870
UNDEVELOPED LOTS:
720
a: Court Hill - Scott Blvd subdivision contains 21 single family and duplex lots, but is not included
in this inventory because it contains mostly commercial and multi-family structures.
SUBD.xls, Sheetl 2
b: Includes only the acreage and lots devoted to single family and duplex housing.
c: Does not include Village Green Part XIV, a 40.19 acre, 1 lot townhouse development.
d: This was a two-lot subdivision; however, one lot with an existing home was subdivided into two lots.
e: Walden Hills contains 49 single-family and zero-lot line lots. The subdivision also contains 13 detached single-family
condominium units, 25 detached townhouses, 8 four-unit buildings (32 units), and 4 30-unit buildings (120 units).
The numbers in the subdivision inventory only reflect the single-family and zero-lot line lots.
SUBD.xls, Sheetl 3
i
Chart I Number of Acres Subdivided
Residential Single Family and Duplex Lots, 1990-1998
250 -
200 -
150
100
50
0
1990
1991
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
-- ACRES
SUBD.xls, Chartl
600 ~
500 -
Chart II Number of Subdivision Lots Approved
Residential Single Family and Duplex Lots, 1990-1997
508
400
300 -
200
100 ~/56
1990
47
1991
1992 1993
157
111
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
LOTS
SUBD.xls, Chart2
Date:
To:
From:
Johnson County Council of Governments
410 E Wc%hlngton St Iowcs City, towo 52240
June 7,1999
Iowa City City Council
Brad Neumann, Solid Waste Management Planner
Re: Update on FY98 Landfill Waste Reduction Grants
In FY98, the Iowa City Landfill for the first time offered a $25,000 grant program to Iowa City
Landfill users directed at reducing the waste stream going into the Iowa City Landfill. The first
round funded about $23,000 worth of projects. An annual survey is sent to each grant recipient
during the first three years of the funded project. The following is a summary of how each grant
project is working.
McGregors Furniture:
-Grant funding: $5,000
-Baler for cardboard and paper
-Reduced waste stream by 25 tons in the first year
City of
Kalona:
-Grant funding: $4,500
-Curbside recycling containers
-Reduced waste stream by 290 tons in the first year
City of Swisher:
-Grant funding: $2,250
-Curbside recycling containers
-Reduced waste stream by 200 tons in the first year
City of
Solon:
-Grant funding: $3,375
-Curbside recycling containers
-Reduced waste stream by 195 tons in the first year
City of
Lone Tree:
-Grant funding: $3,375
-Curbside recycling containers
-Reduced waste stream by 198 tons in the first year
City of
University Heights:
-Grant funding: $2,254
-Second curbside recycling container
-Reduced waste stream by ? tons in the first year
2
City of
Tiffin:
-Grant funding: $2,035
-Second curbside recycling container
-Reduced waste stream by ? tons in the first year
City of
Riverside:
-Grant funding: $2,035
-Second curbside recycling container
-Reduced waste stream by ? tons in the first year
The private hauler for University Heights, Tiffin, and Riverside has not yet provided the numbers
as to the tons of waste reduced as a result of the grant funding. I will get these numbers to you
as soon as possible.
I am in the process of working with the five grant program recipients for FY99. One grant
payment has been made; the other grant recipients are still in the process of purchasing their
equipment. We will reimburse them for the agreed upon funding amount when they submit their
contract and voucher.
If you have any questions, please give me a call at 356-5235.
Steve Atkins
Dave Elias
Chuck Schmadeke
Jeff Davidson
Karin Franklin
McGregor's Furniture
City of Kalona
City of Swisher
City of Solon
City of Lone Tree
City of University Heights
City of Tiffin
City of Riverside
indexbc\memos\l -1 BN.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 15, 1998
To: Steve Atkins
From: Kim Johnson,~
Re: Agenda Items
The following are costs associated with Capital Improvement Projects being
presented for acceptance at the June 15th Council meeting:
1)
Iowa City Landfill FY98 Cell Construction Project
Contractor: McAninch Corporation
· Project Estimated Cost: $ 1,500,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $ 1,151,429.09
· Project Actual Cost: $ 1,167,326.81
2)
College Street Pedestrian Mall Water Main Replacement Project
Contractor: Maxweft Construction, Inc.
· Project Estimated Cost:
· Project Bid Received:
· Project Actual Cost:
$ 203,650.00
$ 249,775.00
$ 249,922.68
Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
shelley berc [shelley-berc@uiowa.edu]
Sunday, June 06, 1999 8:48 AM
council@iowa-city.org
Open letter to President Coleman
06-11-99
IP17
An Open Letter Eo University of Iowa President Mary Sue Coleman
June 6, 1999
Dear President Coleman:
Please find a way to save the International Writing Program, this highly
successful 32 year old Iowa institution that has meant so much to the state
and its people and has spread the name of the University all over the
world. The IWP has done an amazing job as a missionary of free speech to
the world. It would be tragic to see it go down the drain, lose its
autonomy, its true uncategorizable self because the College of Liberal Arts
doesn't think it fits exactly with its mission. Education is a hard thing
to calculate--when a student goes to university just where does the
education take place? So much of what students learn is not only in the
classroom (although the IWP teaches 2 well attended courses and several
lectures), but in the environment of the institution as a whole. The IWP
adds enormously to the University's reputation for research, the creative
arts, and international outreach.
Perhaps some mistakes have been made in the handling of 'what to do with
the IWP' in the aftermath of its last director's departure. Perhaps the
people put in charge to examine the IWP's position in the College of
Liberal Arts this past year, although highly competent in many fields, were
not the right individuals to understand and thereby direct the future of
this precious program. Perhaps, too, they were the right people given the
wrong mandate. People make mistakes and so do institutions. There is an
unfortunate sense at the University that administrators cannot admit their
mistakes, that they will lose face and power. This attitude is against
everything we know about research and learning--in order to grow we must
make mistakes and admit them. Taking a hiatus from the IWP and stripping it
of its autonomy and staff is a mistake that should be admitted for the good
of the whole university community and the state of Iowa. We can learn from
this mistake and go forward in our understanding of the world. We can
understand that square pegs such as the IWP cannot fit precisely into round
holes, that they should not be made to do so, that such attempts lead to
the tragic diminishment of the university's overall mission of providing a
far reaching world recognized center of teaching and research, to be if you
will a beacon of light in the realm of free speech and discussion. In this
time of globalization, the University cannot afford to lose its most
prestigious foothold in international affairs, the IWP. And from the point
of view of idealism, which is one of the purposes a university serves for
mankind, we must continue to keep open the forum of free speech and ideas
for countries and peoples who have none. The IWP has given hope and courage
to intellectuals all over the world in their fight for freedom and
democracy--the University of Iowa has been their three month hiatus from
repression. In this time of great wealth in the state of Iowa, in this time
of horrible Balkanization in the world, we cannot afford to lose our status
as an important center and institute of creative discussion and debate
between influential writers, journalists, and thinkers. It is our
responsibility to the world and to the citizens of this abundantly blessed
free and peaceful state. If the College of Liberal Arts does not believe
that the program it has hosted for 32 years fits into its current mission,
then surely this superb university known for its culture, its arts, its
research institutes, its international outreach can find another division
to place the IWP in with enough autonomy that it can continue in its
mission forging an international community of freedom of speech and global
interaction.
Meanwhile, it would take so little to let the program go on this next
year. The USIA has already committed to sending 10-15 writers, each of whom
come with $10,000 to pay for their stay in Iowa (2,000 of which also goes
to general operational costs of the program), the Fulbright Commission has
committed to sending and paying for at least an additional writer, half a
dozen foreign foundations from Brazil to the Republic of Georgia have
raised money to send writers as well. The program administrator who has
been reassigned to an 'interim' job writing faculty biographies in the
Dean's Office can return to the position she has held for nearly fifteen
years as IWP Program Associate. Professor Daniel Weissbort,, distinguished
poet and translator and long time IWP colleague has volunteered to serve as
its interim Director. Essential past staff members are already to return to
positions they have dedicated themselves to for many years with a sense of
responsibility and passion seldom to be seen in employees anywhere. This
can all be done with far more ease than the sudden and swift dismantling of
the IWP over the Memorial Day weekend of 1999.
Sincerely,
Shelley Berc
Professor/International Writing Program
University Playwright-in-Residence
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Department of Housing mid Inspection Services 410 Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
06-11-99
IP18
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
April 1999
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement:
ADD Addition
ALT Alteration
DEM Demolition
GRD Grading/excavation/filling
REP Repair
MOV Moving
FND Foundation only
OTH Other type of improvement
Type of Use:
NON
RAC
RDF
RMF
RSF
MIX
OTH
Nonresidential
Residential - accessory building
Residential - duplex
Residential - three or more family
Residential - single family
Commercial & Residential
Other type of use
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Date: 05/06/99
From: 04/01/99
To..: 04/30/99
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0279 MEDICAL ASSOCIATES 821 JEFFERSON ST
46.5 x 25 ~MDDITION ON WEST SIDE OF EXISTING BUILDING
ADD NON 2 0 $ 100000
BLD99-0302 GIVANNI'S 109 COLLEGE ST
FOUNDATION FOR REAR KITCHEN ADDITION REPAIR
ADD NON 1 0 $ 7000
BLD99-0196 SHIVE-HATTERY INC. 2834 NORTHGATE DR ADD NON 0 0 $ 5500
ADDITION OF A 384 S.F. EXTERIOR DECK
ADD NON permits: 3 $ 112500
BLD99-0241 KEMP KERNSTINE 342 LEXINGTON AVE
2-STORY ADDITION TO S.F.D.
BLD99-0149 MARK & TAMIE 619 N GOVERNOR ST
DONNELLY
INTERIOR REMODEL AND 24' X 32' ADDITION
BLD99-0298 JOHN W MARSHALL 1339 CEDAR ST
2-STORY THREE-SEASON ROOM, NONeHEATED
BLD99-0244 PATRICIA QUItIN 726 KEOKUK CT
SUNROOM ADDITION ON REAR OF HOUSE.
BLD99-0141 OSC~LR LARA 2605 ROCHESTER AVE
10'-6" X 22' THREE SEASON PORCH.
BLD99-0206 STEVEN VANDERWOLTDE 509 BROWN ST
8'X 26' COVERED FRONT PORCH.
BLD99-0239 ED & SUSAN KROGH 125 N WESTMINSTER ST
12' X 12' SCREEN PORCH
BLD99-0284 MARK & THALIA
SADEWASSER
FRONT WOOD DECK
ADD RSF 2 0 $ 230000
ADD RSF 2 0 $ 75000
ADD RSF 2 0 $ 25600
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 16980
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 10000
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 5000
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 3500
7 BUENA DR ADD RSF 1 0 $ 3500
BLD99-0255 MICHAEL LILLEG 1002 HIGHLJ~ND AVE
14' X 16' WOOD DECK AND INSTALL PATIO DOOR
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 3000
BLD99-0290 JULIE DANIELSON
SFD DECK ADDITION
2159 BANCROFT DR ADD RSF 0 0 $ 2700
BLD99-0230 THOMAS SCHOLZ 420 FERSON AVE
WOOD DECK AND STAIRS FROM EXISTING PORCH.
BLD99-0242 BRYCE FREEM/kN 318 LINDEN CT
16' X 19' OPEN WOOD DECK
/UDD RSF 0 O $ 2000
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 1900
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
NO. impr Use
-= ...............~ ....................................................................................
ADD RSF permits: 12 $ 379180
BLD99 0224 MICHELLE FRAUNHOLTZ 1 AMBER LN ALT MIX 0 0 $ 7848
REPLACE WINDOWS/LND INSTALL SIDING
ALT MIX permits: 1 $ 7848
BL099-0303 GERRY AMBROSE 850 ORCH/LRD ST ALT NON 1 0 $
INTERIOR FINISH
120000
BL099-0132 MALL PARTNERS LLP 1580 MALL DR
CONVERT UNFINISHED BASEMENT TO OFFICES AND STORAGE
ALT NON 1 0 $ 80000
BL099-0222 AMBROSE DEVELOPMENT 1107 S RIVERSIDE DR
FINISH EXISTING INTERIOR TEN/~XFF SPACE FOR RETAIL BUSINESS
ALT NON 0 0 $ 40000
BLD99 0205 AMBROSE DEVELOPEMENT 1113 S RIVERSIDE DR ALT NON 1 0 $ 2500
single bay car prep area for Enterprise Car Rental.
ALT NON permits: 4 $ 242500
BLD99 0204 GARY FFUGHS 222 S LUCAS ST
ADD TWO BEDROOMS AND SHOWER
ALT RDF 2 0 $ 14000
BL099-0265 LARRY TIMINSKI 2636 CATSKILL CT ALT RDF 2 0 $ 2000
SFD BASEMENT FINISH
__
ALT RDF permits: 2 $ 16000
BL099-0273 BOB UHLER 516 S GILBERT ST
ENCLOSE DECK AND MOVE STAIRS FROM REAR TO FRONT
ALT RMF 0 0 $ 3500
BL099-0259 WEST WINDS
NL~NAGEMENT
REPLACE PATIO DOOR
2639 WESTWINDS DR # 1
ALT RMF 0 0 $ 900
BL099-0238 HAWKEYE INVESTMENTS 1527 ABER AVE ALT RMF 0 0 $ 300
INSTALL FIRE DOOR LOWER HALLWAY
ALT RMF permits: 3 $ 4700
BL099-0148 ED & JODI MURPH 66 HUNTERS PL
BASEMENT/PORCH REMODEL
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 12000
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BL099-0280 JOHN RALEY 115 S LUCAS ST ALT RSF 3 0 $
SFD ATTIC FINISH
12000
BL099-0271 RONALD HERMAN/JANN 510 GRANT ST
REAM
CONVERT DUPLEX TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
ALT RSF 2 0 $ 9000
BLD99-0272 ENO ENTERPRISES L.C. 625 SCOTT PARK DR
BASEMENT FINISH
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 9000
BL099-0249 DANIEL TERRELL
FINISH BASEMENT
133 STANWYCK DR ALT RSF 0 0 $ 8000
BL099-0154 ROBERT & FERN 1203 ROCHESTER AVE
ALLOSON
CONVERT SCREEN PORCH TO THREE SEASON PORCH
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 4000
BL099-0177 FREDERICK & CAROLINE
YOCUM
BATH REMODEL
820 SPENCER DR ALT RSF 0 0 $ 2500
BL099-0267 DAWYN SAWYER 626 4TH AVE
SFD BASEMENT FINISH
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 1125
BL099-0278 MARTIN BILODEAU 2604 HILLSIDE DR ALT RSF 0 0 $ 500
INSTALL EGRESS WINDOW IN BEDROOM UPSTAIRS
ALT RSF permits: 9 $ 58125
BL099-0223 THE PADDOCK L.L.C. 224 PADDOCK CIR
FOUNDATION FOR MANUFACTURED HOME.
FND RSF 0 0 $ 6000
BL099-0226 THE PADDOCK L.L.C. 225 PADDOCK CIR
FOUNDATION FOR MjtNUFACTURED HOME AND GARAGE.
FND RSF 0 0 $ 6000
BL099-0227 THE PADDOCK L.L.C. 220 P~/)DOCK CIR FND RSF 0 0 $ 6000
FOUNDATION ONLY FOR MANUFACTURED HOME.
FND RSF permits: 3 $ 18000
BLD99-0001 RANDY WUEHLE
oil change shop
1335 HIGHWAY 1 WEST NEW NON 2 0 $ 200000
BL099-0189 MAXWELL DEVELOPMENT, 2937 SIERRA CT
L.C.
FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE OFFICE BUILDING
NEW NON 0 0 $ 180000
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0229 THE STABLES L.L.C. 2815 HEINZ RD
40'X 60' STORAGE SHED
NEW NON 1 0 $ 38000
BLD99-0297 DAN SCHUPLACHER 2315 MUSCATINE AVE NEW NON 1 0 $ 3000
6x8 temporary building to sell gas out of during construction of new
c-store and car wash
NEW NON permits: 4 $ 421000
BLD99-0192 DESIGN BUILDERS, 5 IRONWOOD CIR
INC.
DETACHED TWO CAR GABAGE WITH 1/2 BATH
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 15000
BLD99-0274 RICHARD VOSS 712 OAKLAND AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $
DETACHED GARAGE
12500
BLD99-0235 JOHN & BARBARA 905 N GILBERT ST
SPENCE
22' X 24' DETACHED GARAGE
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 7000
BLD99 0201 CONNIE PETERSON 1323 KIRKWOOD AVE NEW RAC 1 0 $ 6000
16'x 22' GAP~AGE
NEW RAC permits: 4 $ 40500
BLD99-0202 FRANK BOYD 831 SCOTT PARK DR
SDF WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
NEW RDF 1 2 $ 213820
BLD99-0245 PRIME VENTURES, INC. 1435 RANIER DR NEW RDF 1 2 $ 152208
DUPLEX CONDO WITHTWO CAR GARAGES
NEW RDF permits: 2 4 $ 366028
BLD99-0197 THOMAS & MARY ELLEN 714 ARLINGTON DR
HEIN
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0281 HONG-SHIkN/WENDY 4739 CANTERBURY CT
STOLTENBERG
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0234 MICHAEL WALTZ 4562 CANTERBURY CT
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3-CAR GAP~AGE.
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 283946
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 255854
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 212000
BLD99-0247 MARK QUINN CONST. 31 DONEGAL PL NEW RSF 2 1 $
C0.
208192
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To..: 04/30/99
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0125 JOHN & BETH BEASLEY 217 GREEN MOUNTAIN DR
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 201603
BLD99 0301 KEVIN KIDWELL 1533 WILD PRAIRIE DR
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 178753
BLD99-0276 MICHELE & ROB 1543 WILD PRAIRIE DR
BOWMANN
S.F.D, WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 177051
BLD99-0300 KEVIN KIDWELL 1509 WILD PRAIRIE DR
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE.
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 173912
BLD99 0243 CLEAR CREEK CUSTOM 1401 WILD PRAIRIE DR
HOMES
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GAP~AGE.
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 162400
BLD99 0193 SMITH MORELAiqD 40 SUTHERI~D PL
CONSTRUCTION
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 162062
BLD99-0251 JEFF MILLER CONST 1206 SANTA FE DR
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR G/U~AGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 124100
BLD99-0188 WALDEN WOODS 1105 EMILY CT
ASSOCIATES
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR G~JtGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 105614
BLD99-0190 WALDEN WOODS 1119 EMILY CT
ASSOCIATES
S.F.D. WITH TWO C/~R GA/%AGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 105614
BLD99-0250 FRANTZ/KOHLI 1556 HEMINGWAY LN
CONSTRUCTION
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAT ATTACHED GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 102234
BLD99-0231 WALDEN WOODS 2821 IRVING AVE
ASSOCIATES
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0232 WALDEN WOODS 2831 IRVING AVE
ASSOCIATES II
SFD WITH 2-CAR GARAGE.
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 101000
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 101000
BLD99-0264 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 15 STAbFWYCK DR
CO., INC.
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GAItAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 100357
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Date: 05/06/99
From: 04/01/99
To..: 04/30/99
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BL099-0263 FPj~NTZ CONSTRUCTION 139 STANWYCK DR
CO., INC.
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 100067
BLD99 0185 WALDEN WOODS 1359 EMILY CT
ASSOCIATES
S.F,D. WITH TWO CAR G~LRAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 96802
BL099-0184 WALDEN WOODS 1351 EMILY CT
ASSOCIATE
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 95170
BLD99 0254 THE PADDOCK L.L.C. 246 LENZ CT NEW RSF 1 0 $ 6000
FOUNDATION FOR SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF permits: 21 20 $ 3053731
BL099-0253 FRESH FOOD CONCEPTS 224 S CLINTON ST REP NON
REPAIR NORTH WALL AND ROOF AREA DAMAGED BY THE FIRE AT THE NORTH
NEIGHBORING BUILDING
1 0 $ 75000
BLD99 0237 MARC MOEN 103 COLLEGE ST REP NON
STRUCTURALLY SHORE THE FLOORS AND ROOF SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTH EXTERIOR
WALL, REMOVE SOUTH MASONRY WALL AND INSTALL A TEMP. WALL.
3 0 $ 50000
BL099-0246 ROGER LARSON 802 S CLINTON ST
REPAIR ROOF ~uND WALLS OF STRUCTURE
REP NON 1 0 $ 25000
BL099-0195 THOMAS LALLY 327 NL~RKET ST
NEW SHEETROCK FOR CEILING
REP NON 1 0 $ 500
BL099-0199 ROBERT FINLEY 1910 S GILBERT ST REP NON 0 0 $ 150
REPAIR REAR DECK ON COMMERCIAL BUILDING
REP NON permits: 5 $ 150650
BL099-0236 RICHARD WAGNER 1117 COLLEGE ST
REPLACE DECK BOARDS AND RAILING
REP RDF 0 0 $ 1000
BL099-0275 PAT & CINDY ELBERT 530 WASHINGTON ST
REPAIR EXTERIOR DECK
REP RDF 0 0 $ 1000
BLD99r0183 STEVEN VANDERWOUDE 509 BROWN ST REP RDF 0 0 $ 500
FLOOR JOIST REPAIR IN BATH
REP RDF permits: 3 $ 2500
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Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0203 VAN BUREN INVESTORS 427 S VAN BUREN ST
FIRE RESTORATION OF APT. #2
REP RMF 3 6 $ 20000
BLD99-0269 CAMAY ENTERPRISES
CO.
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
227 WASHINGTON ST REP RMF 0 0 $ 15000
BLD99-0207 WESTWINDS HOME 337 SAMOA DR
OWNERS ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0208 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 313 SAMOA CT
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0209 WESTWINDS ROMEOWNERS 309 SAMOA CT
ASSOC,
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0210 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 312 SAMOA CT
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0211 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 336 SAMOA PL
ASSOC
RESIDE BUILDING AND WP~AP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0212 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 360 SAMOA PL
ASSOC.
RESIDE HOUSE AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0213 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 401 SAMOA DR
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WPjtP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0214 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 420 SAMOA DR
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WPjtP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0215 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 444 SAMOA DR
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0216 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 460 SAMOA DR
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 e 13666
BLD99 0217 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 447 SAMOA DR
ASSOC.
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
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Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
BLD99-0218 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 402 HAWAII CT
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99 0219 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 418 HAWAII CT
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0220 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 434 H/~WAII CT
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING A3ID WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0221 WESTWINDS HOMEOWNERS 458 HAWAII CT
ASSOC.
RESIDE BUILDING AND WRAP WINDOWS
REP RMF 0 0 $ 13666
BLD99-0256 WILLIAM NOWYSZ
REROOF
103 S GOVERNOR ST REP RMF 0 0 $ 12200
BLD99-0286 MALLARD POINTE CONDO 400 WEST SIDE DR
OWNERS
REROOF
REP RMF 0 0 $ 10800
BLD99 0288 MALLARD POINTE CONDO 450 WEST SIDE DR
OWNERS
REROOF
REP RMF 0 0 $ 10800
BLD99 0277 C.J.G. RENTALS 702 WASHINGTON ST
INSTALL NEW EPDM ROOF
REP RMF 2 0 $ 3000
BLD99-0260 WEST WINDS 702 WESTWINDS DR # 1
MANAGEMENT
WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN RMF
REP RMF 0 0 $ 1670
ELD99-0261 WEST WINDS 714 WESTWINDS DR ~ 1 REP RMF 0 0 $ 835
MANAGEMENT
WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN RMF
REP RMF permitS: 23 6 $ 279295
BLD99-0258 BETTY KETCHUM 2929 CORNELL AVE REP RSF 0 0 $
REPLACE DECK
BLD99-0191 TOM & SANDRA RHINER 121 WEST SIDE DR
REPAIR DECK(WIND DAMAGE)
4000
REP RSF 0 0 $ 2100
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Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99 0266 MICHAEL & SUSAN
WALKER
REPLACE WOOD DECK
1529 TRACY LN REP RSF 1 0 $ 864
BLD99 0308 DWAYNE DRAGER 2319 RUSSELL DR REP RSF 1 0 $ 500
6' X 12' WOOD DECK
REP RSF permits: 4 $ 7464
...............
TOTALS 30 $ 5160021
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Depamnent of Housing and Inspection Sen'ices 410 Washington Slreet Iowa City, Iowa 52240
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
May 1999
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement:
ADD Addition
ALT Alteration
DEM Demolition
GRD Grading/excavation/filling
REP Repair
MOV Moving
FND Foundation only
OTH Other type of improvement
Type of Use:
NON
RAC
RDF
RMF
RSF
MIX
OTH
Nonresidential
Residential - accessory building
Residential - duplex
Residential - tluTee or more family
Residential ~ single family
Commercial & Residential
Other type of use
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CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD98-0530 CITY OF IOWA CITY 2701 BRA/)FORD DR
136 X 140 GYMNASIUM ADDITION
NON 1 0 $ 1454300
BLD99-0321 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 MARKET ST
FOUNDATION FOR PAS ADDITION SW CORNER OF HOSPITAL
ADD NON 3 0 $ 502000
BLD99-0320 RICK MASCARI 610 SOUTHGATE AVE ADD NON 1 0 $ 9300
20 x 30 ADDITION WITH PAINT BOOTH
BLD99-0176 GREG & ROSEMARIE 1030 RIVER ST
PIEPER
30' X 37' ROOM AND GARAGE ADDITION
ADD NON permits: 3
ADD RSF 2
$ 1965600
0 $ 5OOOO
BLD99-0340 2045 N DUBUQUE RD
ONE-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING SFD.
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 45000
BLD99-0335 RONALD & CECILE 2225 E COURT ST
OWINGS
GARAGE AND FAMILY ROOM/UDDITION
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 25000
BLD99-0385 CHARLIE SLAYM3%KER 852 ST ~NES DR
KITCHEN AND SCREEN PORCH ADDITION
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 24000
BLD99-0386 RON SCKNACK 2324 MAYFIELD RD
16' X 16' SCREEN PORCH
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 15000
BLD99-0312 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 2125 PALMER CIR
SINGLE STORY ADDITION
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 14978
BIj)99-0305 JOHN DOUGLAS 2139 BANCROFT DR
12'X 12' THREE SEASON PORCH
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 6000
BLD99-0120 THE PADDOCK L.L.C. 161 PADDOCK CIR
24' X 24' ATTACHED GARAGE
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 5800
BLD99-0336 LEIGH SLOAN
SFD DECK ~/DDITION
1737 DOVER ST
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 4862
BLD99-0400 WILLIAM W CLEMENT 3110 RAVEN
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 4000
BLD99-0309 PETE MCKENNA 3206 ARBOR DR
14' X 16' WOOD DECK ON GRADE
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 3750
BLD99-0324 TERRY PROTEXTOR
WOOD DECK
810 BLUFFWOOD DR
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 3700
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CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BL099-0352 LEONARD CARPENTER 3209 RAVEN ST
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 3000
BL099-0378 MARK & JANE
WESTERHOFF
14' X 20' WOOD DECK
409 AMBIIRST ST ADD RSF 1 0 $ 3000
BL099-0313 ALY YOUSSEF 1221 GUILDFORD CT
12' X 12' DECK WITH 5' X 30' WALK WAY
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 2800
BL099-0354 RANDY & DARLENE 1130 DUCK CREEK DR ADD RSF 1 0 $
LYTLE ~
WOOD DECK
2700
BL099-0331 IAN & KIM SCOTT 531 CLARK ST
12' X 12' SCREEN PORC~ ~ 8' X 24' DECK AND FRONT STOOP
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 2500
BL099-0364 JULIE HAUSMAN 1038 DIANA ST
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 2500
BL099-0383 DAN DRECKMAN 117 N GOVERNOR ST
UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 2225
BL099-0198 JAMES R SIMPSON 1205 JEFFERSON ST
16' X 18'7" UNCOVERED WOOD DECK
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 1700
BL099-0326 KIRBY LUCKETT 1114 2ND AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $
WOOD DECK
1600
BL099-0393 SCOTT NILES 1229 FLAGSTAFF DR
CONSTRUCT A SCREEN PORCH OVER EXISTING DECK.
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 1532
BL099-0304 DAVID RYAN
SFD DECK ADDITION
730 WHEATON RD ADD RSF 0 0 $ 1500
BL099-0285 DIA}FE COURTNEY 617 KESWICK DR ADD RSF
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING DECK. 12'x 12' WITH A 4'x 4' LANDING ~
STAIRS.
0 0 $ 1300
BL099-0310 DAN DAKINS
WOOD DECK
710 S 1ST AVE ADD RSF 1 0 $ 1200
BL099-0353 DON BRENNAN 11 GLENDALE CT
DECK ADDITION FOR SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 1200
BL099-0357 ROBERT MOREY 1724 MORNINGSIDE DR ADD RSF 1 0 $
WOOD DECK
1000
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CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
ADD RSF permits: 27 $ 231847
BLD99-0374 JACK TANK 1700 S 1ST AVE ~ 9
INTERIOR ALTERATION OF UNITS 9 AND 10
ALT NON 0 0 $ 150000
BLD99-0365 THE SALVATION ~RMY 1118 GILBERT CT
OFFICE ALTERATION
ALT NON 1 0 $ 57731
BLD99-0295 }{AYES LORENZEN LAW 125 S DUBUQUE ST ALT NON 0 0 $
OFFICE
INTERIOR REMODEL
35500
BLD99-0342 MARC MOEN 103 COLLEGE ST
INTERIOR REMODEL OF OFFICE SPACE(MIDAMERICAN SECURITIES)
ALT NON 0 0 $ 8050
BLD99-0332 STURGIS CORNER LLP 56 STURGIS CORNER DR
INTERIOR REMODEL
ALT NON 1 0 $ 8000
BLD99-0343 MARC MOEN 103 COLLEGE ST ALT NON 0 0 $ 2500
INTERIOR REMODEL
ALT NON pemits: 6 $ 261781
BLD99-0333 FR3~4TZ CONSTRUCTION 1542 SOMERSET LN
CO. INC
BASEMENT FINISH AND SCREEN PORCH ADDITION FOR RMF
ALT RMF 1 0 $ 20861
BLD99-0334 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 1550 SOMERSET Lag. ALT RMF 1 0 $ 11504
CO., INC.
BASEMENT FINISH RMF
ALT RMF permits: 2 $ 32365
BLD99-0299 MARY WESTBROOK 414 MAGOWAN AVE
SECOND STORY ADDITION AND BASEMENT FINISH
BLD99-0296 DAV-ED LIMITED 433 GALWAY DR
FINISH BEDROOM, REC ROOM, AND BATHROOM IN BASEMENT.
BLD99-0322 FRANTZ-KOHLI
BASEMENT FINISH
ALT RSF 2 0 $ 58000
ALT RSF 2 0 $ 17900
2738 IRVING AVE ALT RSF 0 0 $ 12045
BLD99-0287 JOHN STRIEF 2018 GLENDALE RD
FINISH BASEMENT TO INCLUDE FAMILY ROOM, G/%ME AREA.
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 10500
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CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0146 NEVA RATHMEL 2006 UNION RD
REMODEL MAIN FLOOR BATH
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 8189
BLD99-0318 JIM & ROBERTA
SWANSON
INTERIOR REMODEL
901 WYLDE GREEN RD ALT RSF 0 0 $ 6500
BLD99-0329 WOODROW W MORRIS 230 HUTCHINSON AVE
CONVERT AN EXISTING SCREEN PORCH TO A FOUR SEASON PORCH.
ALT RSF 1 0 $ 2500
BLD99-0376 WILLIAM LAKE 502 DAVENPORT ST
CONVERT LIVING ROOM TO BEDROOM
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 1000
BLD99-0375 JP MECHANICAL 936 WASHINGTON ST ALT RSF 0 0 $ 800
EGRESS WINDOWS IN BASEMENT RSF
ALT RSF permits: 9 $ 117434
BLD99-0328 MAXWELL DEVELOPMENT 2937 SIERRA CT
COMPANY LC
3 STORY OFFICE BUILDING
BLD98-0748 CITY OF IOWA CITY 2501 S GILBERT ST
75 x 150 MAINTENANCE BUILDING
NEW NON 3 0 $ 1040463
NEW NON 2 0 $ 750000
BLD99-0339 HAWKEYE CONVENIENCE 2875 COERCE DR
STORE
3220 S.F. CONVENIENCE STORE
NEW NON 1 0 $ 263000
BLD99-0187 RON WADE 1524 WILLOW CREEK DR
TWO OFFICES & ADJOINING WAREHOUSE
NEW NON 1 0 $ 100000
BLD99-0341 PROCTER & GAMBLE 2200 LOWER MUSCATINE RD
CONTROL BUILDING FOR EQUILIZATION BASINS
NEW NON 0 0 $ 80000
BLD99-0248 VALVOLINE 600 S RIVERSIDE
FOUNDATION FOR OIL CHANGE BUSINESS
NEW NON 1 0 $ 31067
BLD99-0327 ELKS COUNTRY CLUB 600 FOSTER RD NEW NON 1 0 $ 17000
STORAGE BUILDING FOR GOLF CARTS
NEW NON permits: 7 $ 2281530
BLB99-0225 TOWNCREST AMOCO 2315 MUSCATINE AVE
SERVICE INC
CONVENIENCE STORE, CAR WASH, GAS ISLAND
NEW OTH 1 0 $ 385910
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Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
NEW OTH permits: 1 $ 385910
BLD99-0307 MARY MORRISON 1402 E COURT ST
24'X 24' DETACHED GARAGE
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 11000
BLD99-0349 MARK & TRISH ZANDA
MUBING
DETACHED GARAGE
1425 SPRUCE ST NEW RAC 1 0 $ 10000
BLD99-0350 SUSAN IS}[AM 838 DE~u~/BORN ST NEW RAC 0 0 $
DETACHED GARAGE ~
9600
BLD99-0351 DICK }U3BER 920 S LUCAS ST NEW RAC 0 0 $ 9600
DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE ADDITION FOR SFD
NEW P~AC permits: 4 $ 40200
BLD99-0257 PRIME VENTURES 1445 RANIER DR NEW RDF 1 2 $ 173446
L.L.C.
DUPLEX CONDO WITH TWO CAR GARAGES
NEW RDF permits: 1 2 $ 173446
BLD99-0379 STEVE VINCENT 302 BUTTERNUT LN
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 3-CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0252 STEVE & MARY 815 COVENTRY CT
VANDERAH
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0270 DESIGN BUILDERS, 15 CARLSBAD PL
INC.
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0311 MERLIN [LAMM 641 ARLINGTON DR
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0381 OAKES CONSTRUCTION 1840 BRISTOL DR
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE.
BLD99-0317 MIKE ROBERTS 2742 JACQUE ST
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0289 MIKE ROBERTS 2756 JACQUE ST
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 294800
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 228969
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 174763
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 130258
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 128844
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 124713
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 123456
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CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0361 MIKE ROBERTS 2678 IRVING AVE
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR G~3{AGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 120813
BLD99-0372 DUFFEY BUILDERS 35 JENNIFER JEAN CT
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 i $ 119976
BLD99-0366 MIKE ROBERTS 2668 IRVING AVE
S.F.D, WITH ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE.
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 115348
BLD99-0314 FR/~NTZ CONSTRUCTION 2610 GABLE ST NEW RSF 2 1 $
CO
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE ~
105763
BLD99-0325 FRANTZ-KOHLI CONST 1546 HEMINGWAY LN
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 105465
BLD99-0315 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 28 STANWYCK DR
CO
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 103060
BLD99-0291 WALDEN WOODS 2757 JACQUE ST
ASSOCIATES
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 103009
BLD99-0292 WALDEN WOODS 2841 IRVING AVE
ASSOCIATES
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR G~a~AGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 103009
BLD99~0348 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 125 STANWYCK DR
CO., INC.
SFD WITH ATTAC~ED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 100710
BLD99-0293 WALDEN WOODS 1348 EMILY CT
ASSOCIATES
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR G~GE.
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 99860
BLD99-0316 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 1434 CHAMBERLAIN DR
CO
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 98914
BLD99-0345 MITCHELL-PHIPPS 42 POND VIEW CT
DESIGN
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE ZERO-LOT-LINE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 81876
BLD99-0399 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 10 STANWYCK DR
CO.
S.F.D. WITH TWO ~ GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 78711
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·
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0282 THE PADDOCK L.L.C. 217 LENZ CT
FOUNDATION FOR MANUFACTURED HOME AND GARAGE.
NEW RSF 1 0 $ 6000
BLD99-0358 THE PADDOCK LLC. 248 PADDOCK CIR NEW RSF 0 0 $ 6000
FOUNDATION FOR MANTJFACTURED HOME
NEW RSF permits: 22 20 $ 2554317
BLD99-0240 ALLYN JORDAN 405 N MT VER/qON DR OTH RSF 0 0 $ 3590
CONSTRUCT A 12'X 15' W~D DECK
OTH RSF permits: 1 $ 3590
BLD99-0228 DAVE LANDAU 115 WASHINGTON ST REP MIX 0 0 $ 2374
TEAR OFF EXISTING ROOF IN THE VALLEY AREAS, REPLACE ANY DETERIORATED
DECKING, INSTALLATION OF NEW INSULATION, 60 MIL EPDM ROOF SYSTEM.
REP MIX permits: 1 $ 2374
BLD99-0360 ROBERT C STEWART 109 COLLEGE ST
CO~4ERCIAL KITCHEN FOR RESTAURANT
REP NON i 0 $ 100000
BLD99-0319 MARC MOEN 103 COLLEGE ST REP NON 3 0 $ 31500
REPLACE FIRE DAMAGED WALL
REP NON permits: 2 $ 131500
BLD99-0306 SCh14ESER REAL ESTATE 717 MARKET ST REP RDF 1 0 $ 700
REPLACE DECK
REP RDF permits: 1 $ 700
BLD99-0344 GEORGE LANCE 935 COLLEGE ST REP RMF 1 0 $
REPAIR FRO~TT PORC"H
S000
BLD99-0389 GM SIDING AND 505 IOWA AVE REP RMF 2 0 $ 1700
ROOFING
APPLY SIDING TO DORMERS ON ROOF.
REP RMF permits: 2 $ 6700
BLD98-0814 JO~N FASELT 728 COLLEGE ST
FIRE REPAIR OF D~4AGED FLOOR SYSTEM
REP RSF 0 0 $ 1200
REP RSF permits: 1 $ 1200
TOTALS 22 $ 8190494
City of Iowa City
1999 Building statistics
Value/Type of Construction
Singie F~mily- $
Number of Permi{s
Duplex - $
Number of Permits
~0rorities & Fraternities - ~
Number ~f Permits
Multiple Units
Number of Permils
Number of Buildings
Number of Dwelling Units
Number of Permits
~hUrches- $
Number of Permits
Industrial - $
Number of Permits
Service Stations - $
Number of Permits
Hospitals & Institutions - $
Number of Permits
Offices, Banks, Prof - $
Number of Permits
Pub{ic~/&r~s&Utititi~s'-~$
Numbe~- ef Permits
Schools - $
~Umber of Permits
Stores & Customer Svc. - $
January February March April
2,535,340' ~,03~,948: 1,188,817 3,071,731
25' 18 9 24
160,000; 805,654: 180.451 366,028
1 5 1 2
I
May June
2~54,317'
22
173,446
1'
July
August September October November December TOTAL
724,000 38,000 80,000 ~ · (',
Number of Perkmils ' 1 2' 1 2
MiscT~EFUcturesiFences- $ 17,000
NUmber of F~rrr~i~ + i ! : 1'
Remodel, Residential - $ 235,973' 81~:417! 513,025' ~475264' 393',836:
Numb~' of Permits 16" 25: 38: 56 43 t
Remodel~ Commercial- $ 517,900' ~88 585t 513,498' 906,955,
Number of Permits7 , ~ 793,999:
-
Remodel, 'Publi% WorkS- $ ' ~2,006~ 1,454,300
Number of Permits 1 i 1
Accessory Structures 8,00~! 28,000 40,~00 40,~00:
~umber of Permits I 3
Grading P~'rmits '
Demo'litibn Permits
Moving Permits
TOTAL VALUE 3,939,213 5,621,714 3,672,522 5,160,021 8,190,494
TOTAL PERMITS 50' 62 69· i03: 9D
180,000 1,140,463
12:
· ' ' 750~)9D'
490,500~ 550 110~' 244:230~ 203,000' 679,~77
OFFICER
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
USE OF FORCE REPORT
May, 1999
DATE
05 -02
O5-O2
CASE # INCIDENT
99-903857 Disorderly Subject
99-903866
Public Intoxication
05-02 99-903869 Sick Animal
05-02 99-903873 Drunk Driver
05-05 99-903953 Sick Animal
05-06 99-903976 Stolen Vehicle
05-06 99-904017 Burglar Alarm
FORCE USED
Subject being disorderly and accosting
citizens confronted by officers. When
placed under arrest subject began to
struggle. Officers forcibly placed hands
behind his back for cuffing.
05-14 99-904295 Assault
05-15
Subject began to struggle with officers
when placed under arrest. Hands had to
be forcibly placed behind back for
cuffing.
Sick raccoon shot with officer's
sidearm.
Subject arrested after being in accident
and for being intoxicated. Hands had to
be forcibly placed behind back for
cuffing.
Sick raccoon shot with officer's
sidearm.
Subject in stolen car reported to be
possibly armed with a knife. Upon
locating vehicle and subject officer
drew sidearm until subject was cuffed
and secure.
Front door of business found open.
After management arrived, officers
searched building with drawn sidearms
but found no one.
Juvenile subject at school fled from
officer. Officer caught juvenile who
then fell to ground and refused to get
up. Officer had to put wrist lock on
subject to get him to rise and to go with
officer.
99-904311
Subject w/Knife
Juvenile subject armed with knife
threatened to cut his own throat.
Subject refused to comply with officer
to put knife down. Subject was then
exposed to OC and forcibly cuffed.
Subject then had to be carried from
residence due to his resistance.
OFFICER
87, 45, 31
45,87,31,85,
23,25,30,35,
36,39,42,43,
20,50,13,40
11
19
17
30
36
33,55
11
11
DATE
05-15
05-15
05-22
05-22
05-22
05-23
05-26
05-29
05-30
05-30
CASE #
99-904356
99-904371
99-904560
99-904581
99-904583
99-904604
99-904669
99-904780
99-904822
99-904818
INCIDENT
Open Door
Barricaded
subject/shots fired
Fight
Sick Animal
Injured Deer
Sick Animal
Suicidal Subject
Public Intoxication
Underage Drinker &
Interference
Public Intoxication
FORCE USED
Residents of home out of town and
people watching house found door
open. They requested home to be
checked. Sidearms were drawn during
search of house. No one found.
Various weapons deployed due to
mental subject firing gun inside his
residence and who refused to come out.
Subject eventually surrendered.
Officer observed fight between two
subjects on pedestrian mall. Officer
grabbed one subject and held his arm
behind back to escort him from scene.
Sick raccoon shot with officer's
sidearm.
Deer struck by car was shot with
officer's sidearm.
Sick or injured squirrel shot with
BB/Pellet gun supplied by homeowner.
Subject with cut wrists and overdose of
medication refused to exit vehicle he
was found in. He was exposed to OC
and taken into custody.
Subject involved with placing junk in
an alley. Upon being observed subject
fled and had to be chased and caught.
Subject then resisted arrest and had to
be taken to the ground and forcibly
cuffed.
Upon being confronted about being
underage and drinking subject fled
officer. Subject was caught and taken
to ground where resistance ended. A
second subject then began to interfere
with arrest. This person was then
grabbed by officer to be cuffed.
Subject began struggling with officer
when placed under arrest for
intoxication. Subject was taken to
ground and continued to resist. He was
then exposed to OC and cuffed.
AGENDA
Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management Committee
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
6:45 p.m.
Iowa City Civic Center
Council Chambers
Call to Order.
· Deer Line.
Lethal Management Methods. (continued from May 26)
v' Bow Hunting
v' Trap and Kill
,/Sharpshooting
v' Others
1999/2000 Management Plan.
Public Comment (3 minute limit per speaker).
Adjourn.
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CITY OF I0 WA CITY
NOTICE: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Iowa Code Section 28E.20 JOINT PURCHASES OF
EQUIPMENT, the City of Iowa City is giving notice of intent to purchase one or more
items or accessories or attachments to equipment, the total cost of which is estimated to
be $50,000 or more.
The following political subdivisions have been contacted.
City of Coralville-City Clerk
Johnson County Board of Supervisors-Chair
Iowa City Community School District-Business Office
NOTICE WAS MAILED: June 8, 1999
EQUTPMENT TO BE PURCHASED:
One ( 1 ) Heavy Duty Cab and Chassis
Catharine W. Eisenhofer, CPPO
Purchasing Agent
(319) 356-5075
cc: City Council
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET , IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 , (319) 356-5000 , FAX (319) 356-5009
RIVER STREET/WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
NEWSLETTER
June 1999
PROGRESS
Construction of the underground utilities
(watermain, sanitary sewer and storm
sewer) on Wooif Avenue is almost
complete. The next step will be grading
for the new pavement. The Contractor
hopes to pave WooIf Avenue by the end
of June. The sewer and water main crews
will soon turn the corner and begin work
on the west two blocks of River Street.
Residents should be using parking permits
when their driveway or street is blocked.
The 20 foot deep concrete box for the
pumping station near the Riverside Drive
and River Street intersection is nearly
complete. This box will house two
10,000 gallon per minute pumps which
will outlet to a conduit to the river.
Due to high groundwater elevations utility
work may require use of pumps to de-
water excavations.
WATERMAIN WORK ON
HUTCHINSON STREET
The City Water Division is replacing
existing water main on the east side of
Hutchinson Street, south of River Street.
This work is being performed by City
crews and is not part of this project.
OTHER UTILITY WORK
MidAmerican Energy is still relocating
poles a minimum of 30 inches away from
the curb. TCI Cable will also have to
relocate their lines onto MidAmerican
Energy's new poles. U.S. West will also
be relocating some telephone lines.
PAVING
The paving process is interesting to
watch. Concrete is placed on the ground
in front of a large machine which passes
over the concrete, compacting it and
leaving a smooth roadway including
curbs. The machine is controlled by
feelers that follow strings along both side
of the street. Surveys precisely locate the
strings horizontally and vertically
according to plans.
After the paving is complete the concrete
begins to harden, and as it does it shrinks.
As soon as the concrete is hard enough to
walk on, joints must be sawed in the
surface to control cracking. The purpose
of the saw joint is to weaken the concrete
so that it will crack at the joint instead of
randomly. The timing of the sawing is
critical and must be done prior to cracking
of the slab. Often the ideal time is at
night. This process is dusty and noisy so
we suggest you close your windows
before going to bed the evening of the
street paving.
SCHEDULE OF
PROJECT
The recent rainy weather
has caused the Contractor
to fall behind schedule
several days. They hope
to have WooIf Avenue
paved by the end of June.
Work will start soon on
the buried utilities on the
west two blocks of River
Street.
Please feel free to contact
NNW, Inc. or the City of
Iowa City during
construction.
CITY OF IO~FA CITY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
HOW TO COMMENT WtIO TO CONTACT
If you have questions or concerns during
the construction process, you can:
Call, or write the City of Iowa City
contact person.
· Call, write or Eraall Steve Jacobsen
of NNW, Inc.
· Watch for the next newsletter.
· Watch for project signs near the site.
City of Iowa City
· Assistant City Engineer:
Denny Gannon,
356-5142
NNW, Inc.
· Project Engineer:
Steve Jacobsen,
351-2166
Email: nnwinc@cris.com
Design Engineer &
Project Inspector:
Jane Drisco!l,
35 1-2166
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 E. WASHINGTON
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
BULK RATE
U.S.
POSTAGE
PAID
Iowa City, Iowa
Permit No. 155
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AMENDED
Agenda
Boardroom - 2°a Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
June 8, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of June 3ra
,
Business from Chad Sands, Assistant Planner for East Central Iowa
Council of Governments re: resolution supporting the designation of the
East Central Iowa Council of Governments Region as an Economic
Development District and indicating Johnson County's intent to continue to
be an active participant in the Region. discussion/action needed
Business from Lisa Dewey, Director of S.E.A.T.S. re: Heritage Area
Agency on Aging Contract with S.E.A.T.S. discussion/action needed
Business from Major Lewis from the Sheriff's Department re: Law
Enforcement for small towns contracts. discussion/action needed
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6. Business from the County Engineer
a) Discussion/action needed re: requests received to vacate a portion of an
alley in River Junction, and a portion of Payne Road in the NW ~,4 of
Section 27-81-6.
b) Discussion/action needed re: request from Linn County to make the
intersection of Derby Avenue and Linn Johnson Road a four way stop.
c) Discussion/action needed re: bids received for Johnson County Grade,
Pave, and Recreational Trail Project STP-E-52(40)--5K-52 (Prairie Du
Chien Road from 1-80 northeasterly approximately 1.5 miles to Newport
Road).
d) Other
Business from the County Auditor
a) Discussion/action needed re:
and Expenditures.
b) Other
'Z ': ~ '; ' '-
review of FY '99 Departmeiii'-Rex;ehues
,;-.
8. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Voluntary Annexation to the City of North Liberty submitted on June 1,
1999-
b) Discussion/action needed re: dates for visit with General Assistance
Director and Progress Report from the Physical Plant Manager.
c) Discussion/action needed re: recommendation for appointment to the
Iowa City Board of Library Trustees.
d) Discussion/action needed re: appointment to the Johnson County
Commission of Veteran Affairs.
e) Discussion/action needed re: appointments to the Nutrition Advisory
Board (Title V) Heritage Agency on Aging-
f) Discussion/action needed re: appointments to the Johnson County
S .E.A.T.S. Para-Transit Advisory Committee.
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10.
(continuation of Board of Supervisors agenda items)
g) Minutes received
1. Johnson County Board of Social Welfare/Cluster Board for May
10, 1999
2. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program for May 12, 1999
3. Space Needs Committee for May 14, 1999
4. Johnson County Task Force Heritage Area Agency on Aging for
May 17, 1999
h) Reports
i) Other
Discussion from the public
Recess
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. DulTy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
JOINT LINN/JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING
MCCRIGHT' S NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE
85 SUGAR CREEK LANE
NORTH LIBERTY
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
Wednesday, June 9, 1999
1. Call to order 12:00 p.m.
2. Discussion re:
the following:
a) Update on Empowerment Zone
b) Land Use Plan/annexations issues
c) Juvenile Detention/collaboration on 28E agreement/contract
d) Legislative Issues
e) Date/time of next meeting
f) Other
3. Discussion from the public
4. Adjourn
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]~ IOWA ~
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles P. Duffy
Miohael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2~a Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
1. Call to order 10:00 a.m.
2. Work Session re:
June 9, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
county campus concept. discussion
3. Adjourn
Johnson County
1~ IOWA
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D.
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2"a Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
June 10, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
Call to order 5:30 p.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal minutes of June 3rd
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. 5:30 p.m. - Public Hearing on FY '99 budget amendment
a) Discussion re:
the Rural Capital Projects Department.
b) Discussion/action re: Resolution 6-10-99~B1
Changes to Rural Capital Projects (Dept. 38)
(Dept. 49)
c) Other
FY '99 appropriation decrease from $361,242 to $0 for
FY ' 99 Appropriation
and Secondary Roads
6. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
1. Clrk's May monthly report.
c) Other
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7. Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
Approval of application S9g06 of Bruce Nestor requesting
preliminary and final plat approval of Oak Hill Farm Addition; a
subdivision described as being located in the E ¼ of the SE ¼ of
Section 3; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 1-lot, 9.789 acre, farmstead split,
located on the north side of 360th Street SW, approximately 3A of a
mile east of the Eagle Avenue SW and 360th Street SW
intersection in Hardin Twp.). Resolution 04-09-98-Z2
b)
2. Application S9915 of Joy Baker requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Free Rein Subdivision, a subdivision located in the
SW ¼ of Section 17; and the NW ¼ of Section 20; all in
Township 80 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 2-1ot, 20.78 acre, one residential and one
farmstead split subdivision, located on the south side of Dubuque
Street NE, approximately ¼ of a mile east of its intersection with
North Liberty Road NE in Penn Twp. ).
Other
6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on Zoning and Platting Applications and
Amendments
a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applications:
Application Z9915 of William and Jennifer Wood, Oxford, Iowa,
requesting rezoning of 1.05 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban
Residential of certain property described as being Lot 1 of L & L
Subdivision located in the NW xA of Section 27; Township 80
North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa
(This property is located on the north side of 310th Street NW,
approximately 3A of a mile ~vest of it intersection with Eagle
Avenue NW in Oxford Twp. ). ,. 7
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2. Application Z9916
Page 3
of Steve Michel, Kalona, Iowa, requesting
rezoning of 4.50 acres from A1 Rural to RS-3 Suburban
Residential of certain property described as being in the SE ~/~ of
Section 31; Township 79 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north on
the north side of Hazelwood Avenue SW, approximately ½ of a
mile north of its intersection with Highway #1 SW in Union
Application Z9917 of Alicia Lepic, Io~va City, Iowa, requesting
rezoning of 3.17 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential
of certain property described as being in the SE ¼ of Section 9;
Township 80 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M in Johnson
County, Iowa (This property is located on the east side of Putnam
Street NE, approximately 400' noah of its intersection with
Strawbridge Road NE in Graham Twp-).
b) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
Application S9921 of Steve Schmidt requesting preliminary plat
approval of Crestview Third Addition, a subdivision described as
being located in the NW ¼ of Section 25; Township 79 Noah;
Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 4
lot (3 residential with 1 outlot), 22.69 acre, residential subdivision,
located in the NW quadrant of the Landon Avenue SW and
High~vay 1 SW intersection in Union Twp.).
2. Application S9922 of David Yansky, signed by Tom Anthony of
Landmark Surveying and Engineenng, requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Crestview Fourth Addition, a subdivision
described as being in the SE ¼ of the SW ~74 of Section 24;
Township 79 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a I-lot, 10.00 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the west side of Landon Avenue SW, approximately ~
mile north of its intersection with Highway #1 SW in Union
3. Application S9923 of Steve Carfrae, signed by Glen Meisn~r of
MMS Consultants Inc., requesting preliminary plat approval of
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Pine Ridge Estates, a subdivision described as being located in the
NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 14; Township 81 North; Range 7
West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 9-1ot (8
residential lots with 1 outlot), 20.33 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the east side of Curtis Bridge Road NE, on the south
side of Sandy Beach Road NE, at their intersection in Jefferson
Application S9924 of Jon & Laurie Haman, signed by Jon Haman,
requesting preliminary and final plat approval of J & L Haman
Subdivision, a subdivision located in the SE ¼ of Section 24;
Township 80 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a l-lot, 1.99 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the north side of Highway #6 NW, approximately 1.0
mile east of its intersection with Echo Avenue NW in Oxford
Twp.).
c) First and Second consideration of the following Amendments:
Section I.
Section II.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendments to the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance enacting
additional provisions to Chapters 8:1.5.1, 8:1.23.I. 1, 8:1.23.1.4,
8:1.24.1.1, 8:1.24.I11.1, 8:1.24 Ill. 8, 8:1.25.I, 8:l.27.IV.A. 8:1.27.
IV.B, 8:1.33.1I. la, 8:1.33.1I. lb, 8:1.33.1II. la, 8:1.33.1II. lb,
8:1.34.1I.H.2e, and by repealing ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith
Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to further the stated
purpose of the zoning ordinance by amending Chapter 8: 1.5.1,
8:1.23.1.1, 8:1.23.1.4, 8:1.24.1.1, 8:1.24.1211.1, 8:1.24.III. 8, 8:1.25.1,
8:l.27.IV.A, 8:l.27.IV.B, 8:1.33.II. la, 8:1.33.II. lb, 8:1.33.1II. la,
8:1.33.11I. lb, 8:l.34.II.H.2e, by adding provisions for RS-20 and
CH-F zoning classifications.
Amendments.
Chapter 8:1.5.1, Districts and Boundaries Thereof, by
including new language as follows; RS20 - Suburban
Residential-
Chapter 8:1.23.1.1, Height Regulations, by including
new language as follows; RS20.
Chapter 8:1.23.1.4, Height Regulations, bY inClUding
new language as follows; CH-F. ~7
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Amendment.
Chapter 8:1.24.I. 1, Yard Regulations, by !luding new
language as follows; CH-F, 40 feet, none, none, RS20,
40 feet, 10 feet, 50 feet. -
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Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment.
Amendment..
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Chapter 8:1.24.1111, Yard Regulations, by including
new language as follows; RS20.
Chapter 8:1.24.111.8, Yard Regulations, by including
new language as follows; RS20 and CH-F.
Chapter 8:1.25.1, Area Regulations, by including new
language as follows; CH~F, Residential Uses Prohibited
Except for On-Site Management and their Family;
RS20, 100 feet, 20 acres, 20 acres *, *
Chapter 8:l.27.IV.A, Sign Regulations, by including
new language as follows; RS20.
Chapter 8:l.27.IV.B, Sign Regulations, by including
new language as follows; CH-F.
Chapter 8:1.33.II. la, Applications, by including new
language as follows; RS20.
Chapter 8:1.33.II. lb, Applications, by including new
language as follows; CH-F.
Chapter 8:1.33.111.1a, Applications, by including new
language as follows; RS20.
Chapter 8:1.33.11I. lb, Applications, by including new
language as follows; CH-F.
Chapter 8: 1.34.11.H.2e, Conditional Use
including new language as follows; RS20.
9. Business from the County Attorney
a) Other
10. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a)
b)
Permits,
by
Discussion/action re: resolution supporting the designation of the East
Central Iowa Council of Governments Region as an Economic
Development District and indicating Johnson County's intent to
continue to be an active participant in the Region.
Discussion/action re: Law Enforcement for small towns contracts.
Discussion/action re: resolution for a Stop sign on Derby Avenue NW
at its intersection with Linn Johnson Road NW.
(continuation of Board of Supervisors agenda items)
d) Motion authorizing the Chair to sign the contract and contractor' s bond
with Metro Pavers, Inc. for bid received for Johnson County Grade,
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t-)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
1)
m)
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Pave, & Recreational Trail Project STP-E-52(40)--5K-52 (Prairie Du
Chien Road from Interstate 80 noah approximately 1.5 miles to
Newport Road) in the amount of $1,303,652.90.
Discussion/action re: calcium chloride treatment on Taft Avenue
Northeast of 140th Street past Saint' s Peter and Paul' s Church.
Discussion/action re: contract for long distance phone services.
Discusson/action re: Adoption Agreement for Flexible Benefits Plan
for Employees of Johnson County.
Discussion/action re: appointment to the Johnson County Commission
of Veteran Affairs.
Discussion/action re: appointments to the Nutrition Advisory Board
(Title V) Heritage Agency on Aging.
Discussion/action re: appointments to the Johnson County S.E.A.T.S.
Para-Transit Advisory Committee.
Discussion/action re: recommendation for appointment to the Iowa City
Board of Library Trustees.
Discussion/action re: fireworks peNit(s).
Other
11. Adjoum to informal meeting
a)
b)
c)
d)
12. Adjournment
Reports and inquiries from the County Attorney
Inquiries and reports from the public
Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors
Other ,. ~'
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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Students at the University of Iowa didn't think that national statistics and
college student stereotypes from Harvard studies described them.
U of I students did their own study.
We don't believe that national kigh school statistics can cover all of the
experiences, problems, and issues that face Iowa City high school students-
so we devised a survey specifically for Iowa City.
Like U of I students, here is your chance to set the record straight by telling
us what you really think.
Privacy Guarantee: This is a voluntary survey, feel flee to answer only
what you would like. If you do not wish to answer a question, please leave it
blank. All of your answers will be kept completely confidential. No one will
be able to link anything on this survey back to you. The results will be
reported only as summarized group data; not on an individual level.
Gender
1. Male 2. Female
1. In general, how would you rate your high school? Would you say that it is excellent, good, fair, or
poor?
1. Excellent 2. Good 3. Fair 4. Poor 5. Don't'Knc.,
Some people think that alcohol consumption is not a serious problem at your high school, others
think that it is a very serious problem. What about you? Do you think alcbhol consumption is not a
problem, is a minor problem, or is a serious problem at your high school?
1. Not a problem
2. Minor problem 3. Serious problem g. Don't Know
3. Have you ever drunk alcohol (other than to taste it)?
1. Yes
2. No (skip to Q 17)
8. Don't Know
3a. At what age did you first drink alcohol (other than to taste it)?
4. Did you drink any alcohol in the past two weeks?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to QS)
8. DK/Refused
4a. (If Yes) How many times during the past two weeks would you say that happened? Only
once or twice, 3 to 4 times, 5 to 10 times, or more than that?
1. Once or twice 2. 3 to 4 times 3. 5-10 times 4. More often 8. Don't Know
In the past two weeks, on those occasions when you drank alcohol, how many drinks did you usually
have?
1 drink
2 drinks
3 drinks
4 drinks
5 drinks
6 drinks
7 drinks
8 drinks
9 or more drinks
Don't Know
,
During the past two weeks was there ever an occasion on which you had (for males- 5 or more
drinks in a row) (for females- 4 or more drinks in a row)?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to QS)
8. Don't Know
Over how long of a period of time were those drinks consumed?
1. Less than 1 hour
2. 1-2 hours
3. 3-4 hours
4. 4-5 hours
5. More than 5 hours
8. Don't Know
Below is a list of possible reasons some people give for drinking. Please check the column for each
item, indicating if it is or is not a reason why you drink?
a. To be social
b. To enjoy the feeling of drinking alcohol
c. To relieve stress
d. It is the popular thing to do
e. To get drunk
f. The lack of anything else to do
Is Is Not DK
9. Out of the above (8 a-f) reasons, which is the single most important reason why you drink?
10. * Do your friends influence your decision to drink?
1. Yes
2. No
8. Don't Know
11. Where do you drink alcohol? (Circle all that apply)
1. Home 2. Parties 3. Car 4. Friend's homes
5. Other (please specify) 8. Don't Know
12. * How do you obtain alcohol? (Circle all that apply)
1,. Parents buy for you 2. Older friends/relatives buy for you
4. Parents' liquor cabinet 5. Provided at parties 6. Other
3. Fake ID
8. Don't Know
13. * Have you ever been caught drinking?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to Question 18)
8. Don't Know
14. * WI.j caught you drinking? (Circle all that apply)
1. Parents 2. Police 3. Friends 4. Brother or sister
5. School officials 6. Other 8. Don't Know
15. * What kind of consequence/punishment, if any did you receive?
1. None (skip to Q18) 2. Suspended from school activities
3. Grounding/lost privileges from parents 4. Other
16.*
1.
2.
8.
17.*
Were these punishments enough to make you not drink or drink less?
Yes (skip to Q 18)
No (skip to Q 18)
Don't Know (skip to Q 18)
(This question is only, for those who responded #2 on Question 2 above)
What are some of the reasons that you don't drink (circle all that apply?)
1. Don't like the taste of alcohol
2. Involved in school sports/activities
3. Friends don't drink
4. Alcohol is unavailable to you
5. Fear of getting caught
6. Alcohol just is not good for you
7. Other
8. Don't Know
Do the majority of your friends drink alcohol?
Yes
No
8. Don't Know
8. Don't Know
19. Have you ever experienced any of the following second-hand effects because of alcohol? (Circle all
that apply.)
1. Had to "baby-sit" a dnmk or sick friend
2. Drove recklessly or have been in a car with a drank/reckless driver
3. Been in a serious argument or quarrel with friends
4. Been pushed, hit, or assaulted (not sexual assault)
5. Had your property dart iged "
6. Been insulted or humiliated
Only females respond to 7 & 8
7. Experienced an unwanted sexual advance
8. Been a victim of sexual assault or "date rape"
20. * Does your school provide enough alternative activities to drinking?
1. Yes (Skip to Q22)
2. No
8. Don't Know
21. * (If No) Are there other altemative activities that you could suggest? Please write them here.
22. Do you perceive binge drinking at your school to be: much higher, higher, about the same, lower, or
much lower than at other local high schools?
1. Much higher 2. Higher 3. About the same 4. Lower 5. Much lower 8. Don'Know
23. There has been a lot of talk concerning "binge" drinking around local high schools. In your opinion
how many drinks in a single night would constitute binge drinking?
1.1-3 2. 4-6 3. 7-9 4. 10+ 8. Don't Know
24. Last year a Harvard study worked to define binge drinking. According to this study, "binge"
drinking consists of four drinks for females and five for males in a single evening. Do you feel that
this number of drinks is too high, too low, or about right for what should be considered "binge"
drinking?
1. Too high 2. Too low 3. About right 8. Don't Know
25. Based on what you have heard or experienced, approximately what percentage of students at your
high school would be considered binge drinkers according to the Harvard definition (5 or more
drinks in a row for males, 4 or more drinks in a row for females?) %
26. Which of the following statements best reflects your views about binge drinking?
I. A person should never engage in binge drinking.
2. Binge drinking is okay only if it doesn't result in significant harm to the person drinking
or anyone else.
3. Binge drinking is okay as long as it harms no one other than the drinker.
4. Whether or not a person binge drinks is never anyone else's business.
27. Do you think the local police focus too much attention on high school students, about the right
amount or too little attention?
1. Too much attention
2. Right amount of attention
3. Not enough attention
8. Don't Know
28a. Do you think the attention the local police give to high school students is generally
positive, negative or neutral attention?
1. Positive 2. Negative 3. Neutral 8. Don't Know
28b. To what extent do you feel the presence of the local police when you go out on the
weekends? Are you...
1. Not aware of the police
2. Sometimes aware of the police
3. Constantly aware of the police
8. Don't Know
29. Have you or someone you know ever been cited for an alcohol related offense by the local police?
1. Yes
2. No (Go To 31 )
8. Don't Know
30. How would you rate the way you or someone you know were treated by the local police after
committing a given offense? Were you...
1. treated with respect
' 2. treated with disrespect 8. Don't Know
During the past week, how many hours did you spend doing the following?
31. Studying
32. Social activities
3. At extra-curricular activities (sports, campus organizations, etc.)
34. Working
35. Would you please tell us your GPA?
1. 4.00 or higher
2. Between 3.50 and 3.99
3. Between 3.00 and 3.49
4. Between 2.50 and 2.99
-5. Between 2.00 and 2.49
6. Between 1.00 and 1.99
7. 0.99 or less
8. Don't Know
36. Would you please tell us your race?
37.
38.
39.
40.
1. White
2. Black
3. Hispanic
4. Arab
5. Asian
6. Other
7. Don't Know
Weight
What year in school are you?
1. Freshman 2. Sophomore 3. Junior
How old are you?
* Do you plan on attending college? (2 yr. or 4 yr.)
1. Yes
2. No
8. Don't Know
These are all of the questions.
4. Senior
Thank you very much!
Political Science Start Time
Fall 1998
Class Survey
Hello, my name is I'm a member of a class that is'doing a public opinion
survey on life at the University of Iowa. Your name was selected randomly from the list of students at the
University. Your views will be very important to this success of the project. The interview takes about ten
minutes and I can assure you that your responses will be confidential. Is this a good time for you to do the
interview? Before we start, let me tell you that this is completely voluntary, so if We come to any question
that you don't want to answer just tell me and we will go on to the next question.
First we have some general questions about the University. As an' institution of higher education,
would you rate the University of Iowa as excellent, good, fair or poor?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. Don't Know
Next, I am going to ask you to rate your feelings toward some individuals using a scale that runs
from 0-100. A rating of 50 means that you feel neutral towards the person. A rating between 049
means you feel cool towards the person, and a rating between 51-100 means that you feel warm
toward the person. You may use any number between 0 and 100 to express your feelings for each
person. If you do not recognize a particular name, just let me know (instead of giving a rating of 50),
and we will go on to the next one.
A. Mary Sue Coleman
B. Hayden Fry
C. Dr. Tom Davis
D. Bill Clinton
E. Kenneth Start-
Using this same scale I would like you to rate some organizations.
Fo
First how would you rate fraternities?
How would you rate sororities?
The Daily lowan?
The Iowa City Police Department
2A. Have you ever heard of the Stepping Up project?
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
Some people think that alcohol consumption is not a serious problem at the University of Iowa,
others think it is a very serious problem. What about you? Do you think alcohol consumption is not
a problem, is a minor problem, or is a serious problem at Iowa?
1. Not a problem 2. Minor problem 3. Serious problem 8. DK
What about your own alcohol consumption? During the past two weeks was there ever a time when
you consumed several (more than two) alcoholic drinks in a single day?
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK
,
(IF YES) How many times during the past two weeks would you say that'happened? Only once or
Mice, 3 to 4 times, 5 to 10 times, or more than that?
1, once or twice 2. 3 to 4 times 3. 5 to 10 times 4. more often 8. DK
6. At what age did you first drink alcohol (other than to taste it)?
Never drank alcohol 1
Under 10 2
10-11 3
12-13 4
14-15 5
16-17 6
18-20 7
21-25 9
26+ 10
DK/refused 8
[SKIP TO Q 10]
In the past two weeks, on those occasions when you drank alcohol, how many drinks did you
usually have?
1 drink 1
2 drinks 2
3 drinks 3
4 drinks 4
5 drinks 5
6 drinks 6
7 drinks 7
8 drinks 9
9 or more drinks 10
DK 8
During the past two weeks was there ever an occasion on which you had (FOR MALES-5 or more
drinks in a row) (FOR FEMALES--- 4 or more drinks in a row)?
1. yes 2. No (GO TO Q10)
Over how long a period of time were those drinks consumed?
8. DK
1. Less than I hour
2. 1-2 hours
3, 3-4 hours
4. 4-5 hours
5. more than 5 hours
8. DK
10.
Many U of I students spend their recreation time at the downtown bars. During the past two weeks,
how many times did you go to the bars?
1. None/did not go to bars 2. 1-2 3. 3-4 4. 5-6 5. 7-8 6. 9-10 7. 11 or more
8. DK
11.
12.
13.
14.
How many drinks do you believe the average University of Iowa student consumes in a night when
they are out at the bars?
1. 0 2. 1-3 3. 4-6 4. 7-9 5. 10+ 8. DK
Do you perceive binge drinking at the University of Iowa to be: much higher, higher, about the same,
lower, or much lower than that at Iowa State?
1. much higher 2. higher 3. about the same 4. lower 5. much lower 8. DK
Do you perceive binge drinking at the University of Iowa to be: much higher, higher, about the same,
lower, or much lower than that at University of Nodhem Iowa?
1. much higher 2. higher 3. about the same 4. lower 5. much lower 8. DK
There has been a lot of talk concerning "binge" drinking at the U of I. In your opinion how many
drinks in a single night would constitute binge drinking?
1. 1-3 2. 1-3 3. 4-6 4. 7-9 5. 10+ 8. DK
15.
Last year a Harvard study found students at the U of I had a "binge" drinking problem According to
this study, "binge" drinking consists of four drinks for females and five for males in a single evening.
Do you f~l' that this number of drinks is too high, too low or about right for what should be
considered "binge" drinking?
1. Too high 2. Too low 3. About right 8. DK
SKIP TO Q 19 IF RESPONDENT ANSWERED ""NEVER"" TO Q6
16.
I'm going to read a list of possible reasons some people give for drinking. Please indicate for each
item if it is or is not a reason why you drink. (CHECK APPROPRIATE COLUMN)
A) to be social
B) to enjoy the feeling of drinking alcohol
C) to relieve stress
D) it is the popular thing to do
E) to get drunk
F) the lack of anything else to do
G) the low price of alcoholic beverages in bars
1. IS 2. IS NOT 8. DK
17.
Out of these reasons which is the single most important reason why you drink?
(write reason-give letter)
18.
There are many places to drink alcohol. Would you say you most frequently drink at parties, at
home or at bars?
1. at parties (Go to Q18A)
2. at home (Go to Q18A)
3. at bars (Go to Q 19)
4. all choices are equal (Go to Q 19)
8. DK
18A. Do you ever go to bars?
1. Yes 2. No (Go to Q20)
19.
People go to bars for many different reasons. I'm going to read a list of possible reasons why
people go to bars. For each reason please tell me if it is a very important,'somewhat important or
not very impodant reason for why you go to bars. The first reason is:
Read ~ Order
1. Very Important
A. Dancing
B. Drink specials
C. Music
D. Pool/darts/games
E. Beer selection
F. Meeting friends and
acquaintances
G. Trying to find a boy/girlfriend
H. Relaxed atmosphere
I. To watch spoding events
J. To be part of the crowd
K. Is there any other reason?
2. Somewhat Importar~t
3. Not very Important
2O.
21.
22.
Have you ever lived in the residence halls at the University of Iowa?
1. yes 2. no (Go to Q 23)
Many students who have lived in the residence halls have also drank alcohol in the residence halls.
When you lived in the residence halls, did you drink alcohol there?
1. yes 2. No (Go to Q 23) 8. DK (Go to Q 23)
There are many reasons to drink in the residence halls. Which of the following reasons pertain to
you?
1. Pertains 2. Does Not Pertain 8. DK
1. place to drink before going to a bar or a party
2. attending a party at a dorm room
3. too young to go to the bars
4. felt like staying home
5. did not want to get caught drinking underage
at the bars
23.
A familiar scene in Iowa City on football Saturdays is tailgaters. Have you tailgated this football
season?
24.
1. yes 2. no (Go to Q 26)
A lot of people who attend tailgate parties also drink at these parties. When you are tailgating, do
you drink?
1. yes ~ 2. no (Go to Q26)
25.
There are many reasons to drink at tailgating padies.
tell me what factors pertain to you?
1. Pertains
A. to follow tradition
B. to be social
C. to get drunk
D. availability of the alcohol
E. Any other reason?
From the following list that I will read, please
2. Does Not Pertain 8. DK
26. Are you or have you ever been a member of a fraternity or a sorority?
1. Yes 2. No 8, DK
27. Do you have friends that are involved in the Greek System at the University of Iowa?
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK
28. Would you say that your general attitude towards the Greek System is.,.
1. Very Positive
2. Somewhat Positive
3. Neutral
4. Somewhat Negative
5. Very Negative
8. DK
29.
Some people think there is a drinking problem within the Greek system at Iowa, others disagree.
What about you? Do you think drinking is a serious problem, somewhat of a problem, or not really
much of a problem at all in the Greek system at Iowa?
1. Serious problem
2. Somewhat of a problem
8. DK
3. Not much of a problem
30. Do you approve or disapprove of the Greek System's ban of alcohol in fraternity houses?
1. Approve 2. Disapprove
30a. Do you approve 30a. Do you disapprove
1. strongly or 1. strongly
2. not very strongly ? 2. Not very strongly ?
8. DK 8. DK
31.
How effective do you think the ban will be in curbing actual drinking within the Greek System, very
effective, somewhat effective or not effective?
1. Very Effective 2. Somewhat Effective 3.Not Effective 8. DK
32.
Since the ban on alcohol went into effect on August 1, 1998, do you feel that the number of
members from the Greek system who go to the bars has increased, decreased, or stayed the
same?
1. Increased 2. Decreased or 3. Stayed the same 8. DK
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
Have you or anyone you know ever been cited for an alcohol related offense by the University of
Iowa on campus?
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
Do you know what the typical punishment is for being cited for an alcohol related offense on
campus?
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK
34A. If Yes, what is it specifically?
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that the University of Iowa has done an
effective job trying to decrease binge drinking among students?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Strongly disagree
8. DK
Should the U of I do more, continue with current effods, or do less to control binge drinking among
students?
1. more 2. Continue 3. Less 8. DK
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that the university should implement a
required alcohol education class for underage drinking offenders?
1. Strongly agree 2. Agree 3. Neutral 4. Disagree
8. DK
5. Strongly Disagree
Based on what you have heard or experienced, approximately what percentage of all UI
undergraduate students are binge drinkers (5 or more drinks in a row for males, 4 or more drinks in
a row for females)?
[ANSWER IN PERCENTJ
Which one of the following four statements best reflects your views about binge drinking?
1. A person should never engage in binge drinking
2. Binge drinking is okay only if it doesn't result in significant harm to the person drinking or anyone
else.
3, Binge drinking is okay as long as it harms no one other than the drinker.
4. Whether or not a person binge drinks is never anyone else's business.
8. DK
40. In your opinion, what is the main reason UI undergraduate students engage in binge drinking?
41,
The U of I has been increasingly concerned with binge drinking. Which one of the following options
do you think would be the most effective method to help curb the binge drinking epidemic?...
1. An increase in prevention programs informing and warning students of the effects of binge
drinking.
2. An increase in the severity of punishments for drinking offenses. "
3. Providing other activities that don't involve drinking.
4. Or do you think that the University can do nothing about this problem because college students
are always going to binge drink?
8. DK
42.
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being "strongly oppose" and 5 being "strongly favor"', please indicate
whether you favor or oppose the following initiatives to reduce problems related to drinking?(Write
number under scale #)
Scale #
A. Strictly enforcing laws governing the use of fake IDs.
B. Requiring stores to register those purchasing kegs.
C. Local police use of "sting" operations to curb the sale of alcohol to underage persons.
D. Strict enforcement of laws prohibiting selling alcohol to people under the legal age.
E. Restricting "happy hours" and other reduced-priced alcohol promotions in bars.
F. Providing interesting alternative activities where drinks are not served.
43.
Do you think the Iowa City Police focus too much attention on UI students, about the right amount or
too little attention?
1. Too much attention
2.Right amount attention
3.Not enough attention 8. DK
43a.
Do you think the attention the Iowa City police give to University students is generally
positive. negative or neutral attention?
1. Positive 2.Negative 3.Neutral 8.DK
43b.
To what extent do you feel the presence of the Iowa City police when you go to bars? Are
you...
1. Not aware of the police
2. Sometimes aware of the police, or
3. Constantly aware of the police?
8. DK
44.
45.
43co Who should be responsible for preventing underage drinking in bars? ....
1. Iowa City police 2. the waitress/waiter 3. the bouncer 4. the bartender?
5. None of These, Other 8. DK
Have you or someone you know ever been cited for an alcohol related offense by the Iowa City
police?
1. Yes 2. No (Go to Q 46) 8. DK/Refused
How would you rate the way you or someone you know were treated by the Iowa City police after
committing a given offense? Were you...
1. treated with respect or 2. treated with disrespect? 8. DK
Now some questions about you.
46. Next, what is your major?
1. Social Science
2. Humanities and Arts
3. Language (Foreign)
4. Science and Math
5. Engineering and Computers
6. Nursing/Education
7. Business
9. Graduate/professional school
10. Other
47. Are you an in-state or an out-of-state student?
1. In-state 2. Out-of-state
48.
How is the majority of your tuition accounted for?
loans or scholarship?
1. yourself
2. parents
3. students loans
4. scholarships, grants, or work study
5. combination of parents and self
6. combination of parents, scholarships, loans
7. combination of self, scholarships, loans
9. any other combination
10. refused
49. How many credit hours are you taking this term?
8. DK
Is it paid for by yourself, your parents, student
During the past week, how many hours did you spend doing the following?
50.
51.
52.
53.
studying
on social activities
at extra-curricular activities (sports, campus organizations?, etc.)
working
On a scale the goes from 1 to 7, where 1 is very liberal and 7 is very conservative and 4 is middle of the
road, where would you place yourself? You may use any number between 1 and 7. (Don't Know = 8)
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
Respondent
On this same scale where would you place Bill Clinton?
Where would you place Mary Sue Coleman?
Where would you place most students at the UI?
Where would you place most instructors at UI?
Where would you place the Board of Regents?
60.
61.
62.
63,
64.
65.
66.
Would you please tell us your GPA?
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
4.00 or higher
Between 3.50 and 3.99
Between 3.00 and 3.49
Between 2.50 and 2.99
Between 2.00 and 2.49
Between 1.00 and 1.99
0.99 or less
Don't Know / refused
Would you please tell us your race?
1. White
2. Black
3. Hispanic
4. Arab
5. Asian
6. Other
8. Don't Know / refused
Is the respondent male or female?
1. Male
2. Female
Do you live on or off campus?
1. On
2. Off
8. Don't Know / refused
What year in school are you at Iowa by academic standing, a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior
or a graduate student (includes students in professional schools)?
1. Freshman
2. Sophomore
3. Junior
4. Senior
5. Graduate Student
8. Don't know
(also professional schools)
How old are you?
Generally speaking when it comes to politics do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a
Democrat, an Independent. or something else?
1. Republican 2. Democrat 3. Independent 4. Other 8. DK
Those are all the questions we have. Thank you very much for taking time to participate in the survey.
End Time
Total Length
Respondent Number
Interviewer Name
(print)
Hello, my name is I am calling from the Iowa Social Science Institute.
We're conducting a follow-up survey to an interview you gave last fall. In the fall
students from a public opinion class interviewed you. We would like to ask you just a
few more questions about some of the topics you discussed in the first interview. It wilL,`
take only a few minutes and your responses will be held in the strictest conriderS. Sha.~
we go on to the questions?
Gender? 1. Male
2. Female
8. Don't Know
9. Refused
1. As an institution of higher education would you rate the University of Iowa as
excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. Don't Know
9. Refused
How would you rate the University of Iowa for its ability to provide students with
exciting social activities and student programs? Would you rate it as excellent, good,
fair, or poor?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. Don't Know
9. Refused
3. Which best describes where you live: residence halls, sorority or fraternity house,
renting an apartment or house, or other?
1. Residence Halls
2. Sorority or ffatemity house
3. Renting an apartment or house (do not ask Q12 & 13)
4. Other (do not ask Q12 & 13)
8. Don't Know
9. Refused
4. Have you ever drunk alcohol (other than to taste it)?
1. Yes 2. No (skip to QS, skip Q 10 & 11 ) 8. Don't Know
9. Refused
5. During the past two weeks was there ever a time when you consumed more than two
alcoholic drinks in a single day?
1. Yes 2. No (Skip to Q8) 8. Don't Know 9. Refused
6. (If Yes) How many times during the past .two weeks would you say that happened,
Only once or twice, 3 to 4 times, 5 to 10 times, or more than that?
1. Once or twice 2. 3 to 4 times 3. 5 to 10 times
4. More often 8. DK 9. Refused
6a.
did you usually have?
1 drink 1
2 drinks 2
3 drinks 3
4 drinks 4
5 drinks 5
6 drinks 6
7 drinks 7
8 drinks 9
9 or more drinks 10
DK 8
Refused 11
In the past two weeks, on those occasions when you drank alcohol, how many drinks
7. I'm going to read you a list of factors that might influence whether or not you
decided to drink. Just tell me if the factor will or will not influence your decision to
drink.
1. Yes 2. No 8. Don't Know 9. Refused
a. Amount of homework/or studying you have to do
b. Having a test the next day
c. Who you are with
d. If you will have to drive later
e. What kind of alcohol is being served
f. How much it will cost
g. If someone else is buying the drinks for you
h. If you have to work the next day
7a. (List only factors that were answered YES to in Q 7) Which of the factors that you
just chose, could influence you to drink MORE?
7b. Which of the above factors is the single most influential when you decide whether or
not your will drink?
8. Now I am going to read you a list of secondary effects that you may have experienced
as the result of someone else's drinking. Please answer yes if you have ever experienced
a consequence and no if you have never experienced this consequence.
1. YES 2. NO 8:' DK 9. Refused
g-
Ask h & I
h.
i.
Have been insulted or humiliated
Had a serious argument or quarrel
Have been pushed hit or assaulted
Had your property damaged
Had to "baby-sit" a drunken student
Brought a drank friend to the hospital
Been in a car with a drank/reckless driver
for females only.
Experienced an unwanted sexual advance
Has been a victim of sexual assault or date rape
9. (Ask only those factors again which were answered YES to in Q8.) Now I am going to
repeat the list of factors that you have experienced. I would like you to answer yes or no
depending on whether or not you have experienced these consequences because of
someone else's drinking, specifically within the last two weeks.
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK 9. Refused
g-
Ask h & I
h.
i.
Have been insulted or humiliated
Had a serious argumem or quarrel
Have been pushed, hit or assauked (not sexual assault)
Had your property damaged
Had to "babysit" a drunken studera
Brought a drank friend to the hospital
Beeh in a car with a drank/reckless driver
for females only.
Experienced an unwanted sexual advance
Has been a victim of sexual assault or date rape
10. Now I am going to read you a list of consequences that you personally may have
experienced as a result of your own drinking. If you have ever experienced one of these
consequences answer yes and if you have never experienced this consequence answer no.
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK 9. Refused
a. Vomited because of drinking
b. Went to class unprepared and/or hung-over
c. Took a test or wrote a paper while you were drank
d. Missed class
e. Damaged or stole property
f. Was brought to the hospital
g. Had unintended/regretted sex
h. Had unprotected sex
11. (Ask only those factors which were answered YES to in Q I0.) Now I am going to
repeat the list of consequences that you personally have experienced because of drinking.
Now I would like you to answer yes only if you have experienced the consequence in the
last two weeks, and answer no if you have not experienced the consequence in the last
two weeks.
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK " 9. Refused
a. Vomited because of drinking
b. Went to class unprepared and hungover
c. Took a test or wrote a paper while you were drtmk
d. Missed class
(If yes) how many classes do you think you have missed in the last 2
weeks?
e. Damaged or stole property
f. Was brought to the hospital
g. Had unintended/regretted sex
h. Had unprotected sex
12. Does your residence have an alcohol use policy? (Ask only if answered 1 or 2 on Q3)
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK 9. Refused
13. If yes, have you ever violated your residence's alcohol policy? (Ask only if answered
1 or 2 on Q3)
1. Yes 2. No 8. DK 9. Refused
14. What social activities do you enjoy doing with others that don't involve alcohol?
(Probe- Any others?)
15. What social activities would you like the University or Iowa City community to
make available that you would like to do, which DO NOT involve alcohol?
(Probe- Any others?)
16. How old are you?
17. How much do you weigh?
These are all of the questions we have.
Thank you very much.
Drinking Among University and
High School Students in Iowa City
by
Arthur H. Miller
Slater Bayliss
Anita Dhar
Jennifer Gaunt
Kimberly Klemme
Peter Matthes
Abby Rudd
Karyn Ruttenburg
Jaclyn Schmitt
A.J. Sullivan
Erin Walls
Jennifer Whelchel
The University of Iowa
Iowa Social Science Institute
May 11, 1999
We thank Chia-Hsing Lu for the data analysis, Peggy Swails for assistance in
preparing the manuscript, all of the Institute interviewers who assisted in the data
collection, as well as Dr. Joy Kelly of Regina High for her cooperation in the
overall project.
Public Opinion Survey of Drinking
Among High School Students in Iowa City
May 11, 1999
High school students in the United States are put at risk by a variety of elements in
American culture including the relatively easy access to alcohol and drugs. Binge drinking has
become a familiar behavior among college students across the United States according to
studies conducted by Harvard University in 1993 and 1997. The Harvard study demonstrated
that slightly more than four out of ten college students nationwide and six out of ten students at
The University of Iowa could be classified as binge drinkers (4 or more drinks for women in one
sitting, 5 or more drinks for men).
In the fall of 1998 students enrolled in a public opinion class at The University of Iowa
conducted the first survey of drinking behavior among students at The University that was
designed and carried out by students themselves. One of the more important findings of that
survey was the fact that many of the college students reported that they had started drinking
while in high school. If this was true, then it would be clear that the University was inheriting a
problem that started long before the students enrolled at the University. Hence, University life
was not creating the binge drinking problem. However, since the report of initial drinking age
was based on recall, there was the possibility that these perceptions were not accurate.
In order to more accurately examine the possibility that drinking is starting at the high
school level, some University students from the fall term public opinion class decided to conduct
a survey of students in the Iowa City high schools. Two high schools were included in this
survey. One school is a private, Catholic school, Regina High; ithe other is one of the public
high schools, City High.
Regina school administrators welcomed the survey and allowed the survey to be
conducted within the school using a self-administered questionnaire. Regina also incorporated
the survey results into an alcohol awareness program for the students and their parents. City
High officials, however, suggested that the survey would detract from valuable class time, given
that the survey was being conducted toward the end of the school year. The interviews with City
High students were thus carried out by phone calls to the student's homes after school hours.
More information on the methods of conducting the survey can be found in the Methodology
section below.
Many of the questions asked of the high school students were exactly the same as those
used in the fall 1998 survey of University students. Given the comparability of the questions and
the research interest in determining when binge drinking behavior begins, the major findings of
the survey presented below generally compare the results of the two high school surveys with
those from the University survey.
I. Frequency of Drinking Among Students
· For both City High and Regina students alcohol consumption is a problem, but 69% saw it
as a minor one. (See Figure 2)
· Students from both schools do not find there to be a serious alcohol problem in their
schools.
· 65.6% of the students from Regina High School and 45.6% of the students from City High
have had a drink other than to taste it.
· At both City High and Regina High School, the students on average had their first drink at
the age of 14 ¼.
· 70.5% of City High students did not consume alcohol in the past two weeks. While students
at Regina were split fairly evenly with 51.7% answering YES and 48.3% NO.
· When broken down by class, Regina consumes proportionately more alcohol than City High.
For example, 80% of Regina freshmen consumed alcohol in the pa~'t two weeks' compared
to only 23.1% of City High freshmen.
· 73.5% of City High students and 60.7% of Regina students consumed alcohol only once or
twice in those two weeks.
· 43.9% of City High students as compared to 32% of Regina students drink 1-3 drinks, which
is considered a small amount of alcohol consumption by the Harvard study of binge drinking.
· However, when a large number of drinks are being consumed, approximately 7-9, there is
relatively little difference between the percentage of students doing this at each school.
(24% Regina; 29% City High)
II. Defining Binge Drinking
The Harvard Study defines binge drinking as 4 or more drinks in one sitting for females
and 5 or more drinks in one sitting for males.
· It is astonishing to note that, among students that drink, freshmen in high school binge drink
at a rate of 70%. A rate higher than any other age group. (See Figure 1)
· Binge drinking peaks for University of Iowa students during their sophomore year at about
70%, and then declines to roughly 50% during their senior year.
· Seniors in high school binge drink at nearly the same rate as do freshmen in college (about
55%).
· University students overestimate the number of students at Iowa who binge drink (88%).
(See Figure 3) Why? Students are told by administrators, the media, the police and others
that University students have a problem.
· In actuality, only 52% of University of Iowa students are considered binge drinkers according
to the Harvard definition.
High school students by comparison underestimate the number of students who binge drink
at their school (37%).
· In actuality, 46% of high school students binge drink according to the Harvard definition.
What does this tell us?
· Not enough attention is being paid to high school drinking behavior, and
· High school students underestimate binge drinking because they are not made aware of
the seriousness of drinking.
· High school students consume more drinks in a shorter time span than the University
students.
· 44% of high school students consume their drinks in two hours or less.
· 21% of University students report drinking during a period of two hours or less.
· Similarly, 19% of University students, compared with only 8% of high schoolers
consume their alcohol over a period of 5 or more hours.
III. Reasons for Drinking
When asked what the single most important reason was for drinking, the overwhelming
majority of college students stated that they drink "to be social." (75%) (See Figure 4)
· 10% drink to relieve stress
· 7% drink to get drunk
· 6% drink because they enjoy the feeling "
· 1% drink because there is a lack of anything else to do
· 0% students drink because they believe it is the popular thing to do or
because of drink specials.
· High school students, when asked the same question, state that "to be social" is the most
important reason they drink. (47% of Regina students; 53% of City High students) (See
Figure 5)
· As with the college survey, high school students are drinking in a social atmosphere.
They are not drinking to get drunk or because there is a lack of anything else to do.
· We wanted to investigate the effects of peer pressure on high school students. We asked
students whether or not their friends drink, and then asked them whether or not their friends
influenced their own decision to drink.
· 73% of Regina students state that their friends drink
· 37% of City High students state that their friends drink
· 39% of Regina students said yes, their friends did influence their decision
· 20% of City High students said yes
· We concluded that students might not realize what is truly influencing them to
drink. We hypothesize that because a majority of students say their friends
drink, it is more of an influence on their own behavior than they realize.
· Where Students Drink
· When asked where college students drink, 41% of them responded that they
drink at the bars, while 34% of them drink at parties, and 19% drink at home.
(See Figure 6)
· When high school students were asked, 81% of Regina students and 86% City
High students drink at parties and 61% and 84% (respectively) drink at friends'
homes. Other places mentioned included parks and campsites. (See Figure 7)
· It appears that students, both college and high school, are drinking in social
environments.
· How do high school students obtain alcohol?
· 84% of City High students and 75% of Regina students obtain alcohol at
parties
· 72% of City High and 53% of Regina obtain alcohol from older friends
· Other ways of obtaining alcohol include stealing, asking a stranger to buy it,
and knowing the worker at a store that sells alcohol. (See Figure 8)
· Reasons Not to Drink
· Not all high school students drink, however. When asked why they stay away
from alcohol, 80% of City High students and 67% of Regina students said they
did not drink because "alcohol is just not good for you." 65% of City High
students and 74% of Regina students that do not drink choose not to because
they are involved in school sports and activities. Other reasons for not drinking
included religion, believing the consequences were not worth it, drinking never
appealed to them, and it is against the law. (See Figure 9)
When college students were asked what influenced their decision to drink, the
same sense of responsibility prevailed. (See Figure 10)
· 81% of college students said that whether or not the'y had to drive later
influenced their decision to drink
· 68% said whether or not they had a test the next day
· 67% said whether or not they had homework or studying to do
· 67% said whether or not they had to work the next day
· students ARE thinking about how their actions will affect their lives
IV. Second Hand Effects of Drinking
Drinking may have an impact on others in a variety of ways that are presented in Figure 11.
The rates of second hand effects are about equal for Regina and City High, while the rates
for The University of Iowa and nationally are much higher. (See Figure 11)
· It is interesting that for the high schools the highest percentage of students experiencing
second hand effects is only 25% (babysitting a drunk friend), while 50% of the students
report drinking.
· A significant decline in the percent of second hand effects occur when framed within a set
time period (for example, the percentage mentioning babysitting a friend drops by 53%
when comparing the past two weeks with the "ever" responses).
These results demonstrate that the structure of the question is important. The "ever"
question does not consider variation in circumstances (e.g. a designated driver plays a role
where they are expected to babysit the "drinkers"; hence, it indicates a responsible action).
Consequences - College Students
In our survey of college students, we asked respondents about the consequences they may
have experienced due to their own drinking. For those who answered in the affirmative, we
then asked them if that consequence had occurred in the past two weeks.
· 75% of students reported having vomited because of drinking at one point in their lives, but
only 5% have reported vomiting in the past two weeks. (See Figure 12)
· Only 3% of University students surveyed said they had ever been brought to the hospital
due to their drinking, and none of the students had been brought to the hospital in the past
two weeks.
· 14% of University of Iowa students have had unprotected sex as a result of drinking too
much, but only 1% have engaged in unprotected sex in the past two weeks.
· These results show that students are not regularly experiencing physically harmful effects of
alcohol.
· We also looked at the consequences drinking has on students' school work.
· 48% reported that they have gone to class unprepared and hungover at some point in their
college career, and 12% have done this in the past two weeks.
· When asked if they had missed class due to drinking, 45% answered that they had, and
10% have missed class in the past two weeks.
· From the results of the survey, we may then conclude that drinking may not be effecting
students' physical well-being. It is, however, effecting their school work.
· It is also important to note the difference in responses to the questi.o. ns that were asked with
"ever" as opposed to "two week" time frame.
· In the Harvard study, Weschler used "ever" to phrase many of the questions.
· The respondents' recall is very different when they are asked about a specific time frame
rather than asking if an event has ever happened (for example, vomiting).
· This causes us to question the accuracy of the responses on the Harvard study.
VI. Consequences for High School Students
· We also asked High school students if they had ever been caught drinking. A majority of the
students at both schools answered that they had never been caught drinking (57% of
Regina students and 74% of City High students).
· When asked who had caught them drinking, a majority of the students caught reported that
it had been by their parents (44% Regina and 70% of City High students). (See Figure 13)
· 15% of Regina students had been caught by the police, compared to 39% of City High
students. 15% of Regina and 55% of City High students had been caught by their friends.
· Nearly half of the students who had been caught drinking were either grounded or lost
privileges from parents. 54% of Regina and 43% of City High suffered these consequences.
However, 29% of Regina compared to 25% of City High received no punishment or
consequences after they had been caught.
· When asked if they felt their school provided enough alternative activities to drinking, a
majority of Regina students answered NO. 51% felt there were not enough alternative
activities offered. However, 74% of City High students felt that their school does provide
enough alternative activities to drinking.
The students were asked to suggest other alternative activities to drinking. Regina
students suggested having a lock-in, keeping the gym open later, or having the school sponsor
movies. They also suggested that clubs within the school are not active enough and need to
provide functions on the weekend.
City High students also suggested more weekend activities like school sponsored
movies and increased student club sponsored events. They also suggested more recreational
and outdoor activities.
Yet, among the students who felt their school did not provide enough alternative
activities, many were unable to provide alternative suggestions. They expressed dissatisfaction
with many activities provided by the school but could not articulate what alternatives they would
like.
VII. Perceptions of Iowa City Police Treatment of Students
· Regina High School
· 73% of Regina High School students perceive that they were treated with disrespect by
the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD). (See Figure 16)
· 71% of Regina High School students believe that the attention the ICPD gives them is
negative. (See Figure 15)
· The ICPD is perceived as focusing too much attention on Regina High School students
34% of the time. (See Figure 14)
· City High School
· 55% of the students of City High perceive that they were treated with disrespect by the
ICPD. (See Figure 16)
· 58% of City High students believe that the attention they received from the ICPD is
negative. (See Figure 15)
· The ICPD is perceived as focusing too much attention on City High students 33% of the
time. (See Figure 14)
· The University of Iowa
· 49% of The University of Iowa students believe that they were treated with disrespect by
the ICPD. (See Figure 16)
· 61% of the students of The University of Iowa perceive that they receive negative
attention from the police. (See Figure 15)
· The ICPD is believed to be focusing too much attention on students 50% of the time.
(See Figure 14)
· Is Punishment an effective deterrent to drinking? Apparently not.
· 65% of the students at Regina High School did not believe that the punishment they
received deterred them from drinking.
· 52% of students from City High did not see the punishment they received as a
deterrent to drinking.
· Consequences
· Perceptions of negative treatment by the police contribute to creating a vicious cycle in
the Iowa City community.
· Students mistrust the ICPD.
· The community, along with the ICPD, will receive a negative stigma.
· Solutions
· Open up dialogue between the ICPD and the schools.
· This can be accomplished by providing a liaison between the schools and the ICPD.
· Have candid monthly meetings between administrators and the ICPD.
· The students should also be a part of these meetings between administrators and the
ICPD.
· The police officers need to participate in sensitivity training and training with
adolescents.
· Add more females to the police force.
Methodology
The University survey is based on telephone interviews with 308 students. The
respondents were a simple random sample of all students enrolled for fall term at The University
of Iowa with working telephone numbers. The random sample was provided by the Registrar's
office. The survey has a sampling error of + 5.0 percent. The response '~:ate was 79 percent. The
average length of the interview was 14 minutes.
The Regina High School survey was self-administered by students at Regina High after
obtaining parental permission. A total of 86 out of 203 total students at the school returned
permission slips and completed the survey. The survey was completed on April 22, 1999 at
Regina.
The City High survey was conducted by phone with a random sample of students. The
interviews were conducted between April 20 and May 6. A total of 365 students were
interviewed for a response rate of 93.4 percent.
Figure 1
Binge Drinking by Year in College
and High School
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Figure 3
Comparing the Perception of Binge
Drinking and Actual Binge Drinking
Among Students
Perception
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Perception
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52%
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88%
100%
Percent
Source: Public Opinion Surveys of University of Iowa High School Students
Figure 4
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: S:uc ents
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0 20 40
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100
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Figure 5
Most Important Reason for Drinking
College vs. High School
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Figure 6
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Combination
of places
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Figure 8
How High School Students Obtain Alcohol
City vs. Regina
18
Parents Supply7
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Older Friends
Provided at Parties
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Figure 9
Reasons Not to Drink
Regina vs. City
Unavailabili~ of
Alcohol
Other ~~'~ 33
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Caught
Don't Like the :~~'ttl'! 60
Taste of Alcohol ,
Friends Don't Drink . ,,, . 61
":' 44
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Alcohol not good
~ ~ 81
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0 20 40 60 80 100
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Regina
Figure 10
Reasons That Influence Decision Not
To Drink :College:
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Kind of Alcohol Being Served
Someone Else Buying Drinks
57
67
How Much it will Cost
mount of Homework/Studying
67
67
Having to work Next Day
Who you are with
68
68
Having Test Next Day
68
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81
0 20 40 60 80 10
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Figure 11
Second-hand Effects of Alcohol
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Car
Argument
Assault
Property
Insulted
Sexual Advance
Date Rape.
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City High
U of Iowa
Regina
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Consequences From your Drinking
went to class
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Press Conference Highlights
Public Opinion Class Survey ~ ' ;:
Of Drinking Among University Students
December 10, 1998
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Deaths from binge drinking on college campuses have become a:natior~l
concern in recent years. A comprehensive survey of college student drinking ~
behavior conducted by Harvard University in 1993 and 1997 revealed equally high
levels of drinking in both years. The Harvard study finds that more than four out of
ten college students nationwide could be classified as binge drinkers. Particular
concern about binge drinking occurs at The University of Iowa, which witnessed
the death of one student in 1995 due to overdrinking at a fraternity party. Also, the
Harvard study finds that compared to other students, The University of Iowa
undergraduates have a much higher rate of binge drinking, slightly more than six
out of ten students are classified as binge drinkers.
Yet, the definition of binge drinking utilized by the Harvard study has become
controversial. The definition focuses on the amount of alcohol consumed in one
sitting (4 or more drinks for women; 5 or more for men), but it does not take into
consideration the period of time over which the drinking occurs. Moreover, no one
has ever asked students themselves what they think about the Harvard definition of
binge drinking.
The survey of drinking among students at The University of Iowa is the very
first such survey designed and carried out by students themselves. Thus, the
survey reflects the types of concerns and attitudes that students themselves have
toward this important topic. Some of the major findings of the survey include:
Frequency of Drinking Among Students
· Almost 40% of students say there was never a time when they
consumed more than 2 alcoholic drinks in one day.
· 76.4% of University of Iowa (UI) students started drinking prior to the
age of 18 as compared with 50% of the adults in the Iowa
City/Coralville communities who report that they started drinking when
younger than 18,
· Among those who consumed more than 2 drinks in the previous two
weeks, 50.5% did so only on 1 or 2 occasions.
· 52% of the students (55% for males, 50% for females) report
drinking 4-5 drinks in one sitting as compared with the Harvard study
which found 63.1%.
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II.
· Students believe that 67% Of the students who drink usually consume
more than 4 drinks in one sitting.
· 60% of the students believe that the level of drinking at UI and Iowa
State University (ISU) are comparable. 52% see University of Northern
Iowa (UNI) drinking level as comparable to UI.
54.5% of students perceive binge drinking as drinking 7 or more
drinks in one sitting; consequently, 55% felt that the Harvard study's
definition of binge drinking was too low.
Reasons for Drinking
· Popular culture and the news media tell us that the primary goal of
college students who drink is to get drunk. We find that most (74.9%)
UI students drink in order to be social and only a very small group of
students (7.2%) drink in order to get drunk.
· When students are asked to list the most important reasons why they
go to bars, most students name reasons unrelated to the consumption
of alcohol (meeting friends, the relaxed atmosphere of the bar,
listening to music, dancing) and very few name reasons related to the
consumption of alcohol (beer selection and drink specials).
· The findings suggest that the university should not focus their
prevention efforts entirely on increasing the quantity of university
sponsored alcohol-free programs since very few students see a lack of
anything else to do (22.4%) as one of their reasons for drinking.
Instead, the university should focus on increasing the social quality of
university sponsored alcohol-free programs since almost all students
(91.8%) state that they drink in order to socialize.
We find that a large majority of students (65%) do not know the
punishment for drinking in the residence halls. This ignorance may
explain why so many students (76.4% males, 89.3% females) drink in
their dorm rooms before going to a bar. This ignorance could, also,
explain why almost half of the students (45.8%) state that they drink
in residence halls because they do not want to get caught drinking
underage in a bar. This is particularly true for female students who
apparently feel more comfortable drinking in their own dorm
environment than in the bars.
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III.
IV.
Drinking and Greeks
· Only 30% of those surveyed view the Greek system positively. Of
those surveyed, 20.4% have been or are still a member of a fraternity
or sorority.
· A larger percentage of non-Greeks think a drinking problem exists at
Iowa compared to Greeks (21.4% compared to 13.3%).
· 44% of Greeks are having fewer than 3 drinks in One event, while
only 27% of non-Greeks are having fewer than 3 drinks.
· According to the Harvard Study definition, only 47.5% of Greeks
compared to 53.4% of non-Greeks are binge drinkers.
· Also, a greater percentage of Greeks are taking more than 5 hours to
drink those drinks (28.6% compared to 16.8%).
· Fewer Greeks are going to the bars with the intention of getting drunk
compared to non-Greeks (39.3% compared to 49.1%).
· Pertaining to the ban on alcohol in fraternity houses that went into
effect on August 1, 1998, 60.7% of those surveyed approve of it.
· But, 60.2% think that it isn't effective.
Evaluation of University Programs to Curb Binge Drinking
· Only 11% of students have heard of the Stepping Up Program, this is
exactly the same percent of adults in the community who know about
the program.
· For the most part, students think that the University has done an
effective job in controlling binge drinking (46% see the University as
effective, 41% believe the University is ineffective), except
Sophomores and Juniors (35%) see the University as effective.
· Aside from Graduate Students (49% believe the University could do
more) most (47%) think the University doesn't need to do more to
control binge drinking.
· All but Sophomores and Juniors think that implementing an Alcohol
Education class for drinking offenders would be a good idea (see
Figure 8).
· As students get older their views about what can be done to control
binge drinking change to reflect that they feel something can be done
to control binge drinking.
V. Perceptions of Iowa City Police Treatment of Students
· The majority of students feel that the Iowa City Police (ICP) focus too
much attention on UI students.
· Most students feel that the attention directed at them by the ICP is
negative attention. .-
· More seniors than freshmen believe the ICP attention is negative. Half
of the graduate students see the ICP as negative in their attitude
toward students.
· Overall, the students who had been involved with citations given by
the ICP were evenly split in their assessment of the police treatment
of them as respectful vs. disrespectful.
· A majority of sophomores, juniors and graduate students involved with
citations saw the police behavior as conveying disrespect.
Methodology
The survey is based on telephone interviews with 308 students. The
respondents were a simple random sample of all students enrolled for fall term at
The University of Iowa with working telephone numbers. The random sample was
provided by the Registrar's office. The survey has a sampling error of -+ 5.0
percent. The response rate was 79 percent. The average length of the interview
was 14 minutes. The interviews were conducted between November 13 and 20,
1998.
For more information, contact Professor Arthur H. Miller at (319) 338-3373
in the mornings and (319) 335-2328 in the afternoon.
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Number of Drinks in
Percellt
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Figure 2:
B inge Drinking by Year in College
100-/
80-
60-
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Freshmen
69
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Figure 3: Time Spent Drinking by
Number of Drinks
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4: Reasons for Drinking
Low Price of Alcohol
Lack of Other Things to Do
It iS the Popular Thing to Do
Drink to get Drunk
Drink to Relieve Stress
Drink to Enjoy the Feeling
Drink to Be Social
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Reasons for Going to a Bar
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100
Percent
Icigure 6:
Reasons for Drinking in Residence Halls
100-/
8O-
60-
40-
2O-
7
Place to Drink
Before Going to the
Bar
62.5 60.7 57.8
Wanted to Stay
Home
31.9
Don't Want to Get
Caught UnderAge
Drinking at Bars
45.8 42.9.
Attended a Party at
a Dorm Room
41.7
-~' '34.5
Too Young to Go to
Bars
Male ID Female
Not
Effective
Somewhat
Effective
Very
Effective
Figure 6A'
Effectiveness
of the Ban on Drinks
at Fraternities
i 60 Approve
Strongly approve
37.7
Not very
strongly approve
13
I I I I /
20 40 60 80 1O0
Disapprove
Strongly disapprove
Not very
strongly
disapprove
Figure 6B:
Approve/Di
of the Ban
sapprove
60.7
53.5
39.3
29.7
70.3
/
I I I I I
20 40 60 80 100
Percent Percent
F~g.~ 7: Drinking to Get Drunk
Yes ..............'..
[2] Greek I Non-Greek
5O
6O
, 39
49
I I I I /
0 20 40 60 80 100
Percent
Figure 8:
Yes, the University Should Implement an
Alcohol Education Class for Drinking
Offenders
Graduate`j- . ......................
Students i..
Seniors
Juniors _ , _41
I-
Sophomores
35.4
,54.2
.76.2
Freshmen
0 20 40
45.9
I
I
(
100
Percent
Figure 9: Perceived University Effectiveness
Q35.
University of Iowa Effective In
Decreasing Bing6 Drinking
Agree Disagree
Freshman 51.8 32.5
Sophomore 34.7 56.5
Junior 37.0 50.0
Senior 47.8 43.5
. Graduate Students 52.8 32.0
Q36.
Should University Continue With
Current Efforts Or Do More
Continue More
Freshman 49.0 32. I
Sophomore 36.2 23.4
Junior 36.5 28.8
Senior 67.4 18.6
Graduate Students 44. I 49.2
Q37.
University Should Implement a
Required Alcohol Education Class
For Underage Drinking Offenders
Agree Disagree
Freshman 45.9 49.4
Sophomore 35.4 60.4
Junior 41.0 44.6
Senior 54.2 43.7
Graduate Students 76.2 22.2
Q41.
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Students
Effectiveness of Options In
Curbing Binge Drinking
University Can Do Nothing
55.0
61.7
50.0
34.8
22.4
Icigure 1 O:
Perceived Negative
Attitude of Iowa Cit,
Y
Police Toward Students by Year in College
100-/
8O-
60-
Percent
40-
8O
20-
65
67
53
- 50
1
Freshnlan Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate
Student
Figure 11:
Kinds of Attention Given to
UI Students by Gender
Positive Attention
Negative Attention ]
Neutral Attention
,30
64
I I I I
0 20 40 60 80 100
Percent of Students
U Male l Female
Q43 Do you think the attention given to the UI students is generally positive, negative,
or neutral attention? (By Gender)
Figure 12:
· Perception of Being Treated .with
Respect/Disrespect by Iowa City Police
Don't Know
15%
42%
Treated With
Respect
43%
Q45 How would you rate the way you or someone you know were treated
by the ICPD after committing a given offense. Were you...
Figure 13:
Treated Disrespectfully by Iowa City
Police by Year in College
100-/'
80 - 72.2
Percent
60-
40-
35.7
20- i
Freshmen Sopho~nore
54.3
I
37.5
Junior Senior
Graduate
Student
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles P. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Smtsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
June 15, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 1:30 p.m.
2. Work Session with Elected Officials
a) Discussion of the following:
Review minutes of the April 20, 1999 meeting
Discussion re: Supervisor/other elected official
interrelationships
a) Introduction from Auditor
b) Presentation from David Vestal/Iowa State
Counties (ISAC)
c) Questions
Reports/inquiries from elected officials
Other
Set next meeting date and time
4. Adjournment
roles and
Association of
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michaol E. L~hman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
June 15, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of June 10tn
Business from Mike Foster, Director for Senior Dining re: FY 2000
Nutrition Contract with Heritage Agency on Aging. discussion/action
needed
4. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Report/update/discussion needed re: implementation of land use plan:
time table for development of ordinances.
b) Other
Business from Linda Severson, Human Services Coordinator for Johnson
County Council of Governments, Graham Dameron, Director of
Department of Public Health and Beverly Weber, Director for United
Way m: Johnson County Capacity Assessment, a collaborativc proposed
project of the United Way of Johnson County, the Johnson County
Department of Public Health, and Johnson County Council of Governments.
discussion/action needed
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Business from Jim McGinley, Johnson County Emergency Management
Coordinator re: resolution increasing county matching funds for
Mitigation Relocation of Citizens from County Floodways.
discussion/action needed
7. Business from the County Engineer
a) Discussion/action needed re: road surface on Buchmayer Bend
b) Other
8. Business from the County Auditor
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Discussion/achon needed re: Resolution 6-17-99-T1 transferring
the Reservoir Roads Trust Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund.
Discussran/action needed re: Resolution 6-17-99-T2 transferring
the General Basic Fund to the Conservation Trust Fund.
Discussion/action needed re: Resolution 6-17-99-T3 transferring
the Rural Capital Projects Fund to the Rural Basic Fund.
Discussion/actmn needed re: Resolution 6-17-99-T4 transferring
the General Basic Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
Discussion/action needed re: Resolution 6-17-99-T5 transferring
the General Supplemental Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
Discussran/action needed re: Resolution 6-1'7-99-T6 transferring
the General Basic Fund to
Discussion/action needed
the General Supplemental
Discussion/achon needed
Change to Court Services.
Other
the Capital Expenditures Fund.
re: Resolution 6-17-99-T7 transferring
Fund to the Capital Expenditures Fund.
re:
from
from
from
from
from
from
Resolution 6-17 -99-B 1 Appropriation
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Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion/action needed re: Fiscal Agent Agreement for
Empowerment Grant.
b) Discussion/action needed re: Sub-Lease with the State of Iowa
Department of Human Services.
c) Discussion/action needed regarding the following county benefits:
1. Adoption Agreement for Flexible Benefits Plan for Employees of
Johnson County.
2. Flexible Benefits Plan Summary Exhibit A re: Administrative
Services Cost.
3. Long Term Disability premiums.
d) Discussion/action needed re: summer meeting schedule.
e) Minutes received
1. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program for May 10, 1999
2. Johnson County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council for May 18, 1999
3. Johnson County Decat Project Executive Committee for May 24,
1999
f) Reports
g) Other
10. Discussion from the public
11. Recess
Work Session with Elected Officials at 1:30 p.m.
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
3:30 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Discussion with liquor/beer holders in the community about dealing with the issues
relating to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
June 15,1999
Dear Highland Avenue Resident:
CITY OF IOW,,4 CITY
At their June 14, 1999 work session, the City Council discussed the traffic calming
policy ~;nd specif:,cc~!b' t!-v,~ :ecent!y installed devices on Highfend Avem!e. A majority
of Council members supported the continued trial of the devices which a majority
of you requested be installed on Highland Avenue. However, the majority of Council
members asked that the chicanes be modified to allow wider travel lanes. 3'his
action will take place in the next few days.
As always, if you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to call
me at 356-5254.
Sincerely,
Doug Ripley
JCCOG Traffic Engineering P~anner