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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
October 1, 1999
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas
Memorandum from City Manager: Iowa League of Cities (ILC)
Memorandum from City Manager: Candidate Research
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
Letter from City Manager to Albert Bogdon: Parcel 64-1a
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director to City Manager:
Peninsula Project
Memorandum from Traffic Engineering Planner Ripley to Ridgewood Drive Residents:
Ridgewood Drive
Memorandum from Traffic Engineering Planner Ripley to City Manager: Your Request
for Information on Reducing the Number of Traffic Signs in the Public Right-of-Way
Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Meeting Schedule for Remainder of 1999
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator: Diversity Training
Memorandum from Acting Finance Director to City Manager: Update on Year 2000
Preparedness
Minutes: September 30 - Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Release: 1999 Highway Turn Lane Improvement Project
Minutes: August 26 - East Central Iowa Council of Governments [Vanderhoef]
Minutes: August 26- East Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium
[Vanderhoef]
Agenda: October 5 - Council on Disability Rights and Education
FY99 Annual Report of Commissions, Boards, and Committees [Council packets
only]
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City Council Meeting Schedule and october ~, ~999
Tentative Work Session Agendas
B October 11
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I October 12
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I October 18
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I October 19
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I November 8
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I November 9
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I November 11
VETERANS' DAY HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday
I November 15
Monday
7:00p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting with Library Board
IC Public Library, Room A
Meeting dates/times subject W change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West Council Goals
Commercial Use of Sidewalks Newspaper Vending Machines
Y2K Update Transit Interchange
Communication Towers Liquor Licenses
Iowa Avenue Streetscape Kirkwood Signalization
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
City Manager
September 27, 1999
Iowa League of Cities (ILC)
I will be out of the office from Wednesday, October 6 through Friday,
October 8. I will be attending the ILC meeting in Sioux City. Lisa has my
itinerary.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 29, 1999
To: City Council Candidates
From: City Manager
Re: Candidate Research
As you are aware when a Council candidate requests information of a City department or staff
member, we copy and provide that information to other candidates. More often than not it
involves routine information readily available and easily accessed. Of late we have received
requests from Council candidates that involve extensive research and analysis. A long-term
historical analysis of a particular issue has been requested as well as a request which would
require contacts with numerous other jurisdictions to confirm information and research. Such
requests involve extensive staff time. Research to determine whether documents are available
is certainly acceptable, but the generation of documentation or information that is not readily
available, such as the preparation of specific reports, takes away from the routine work
responsibilities and assignments of the employee. It is my opinion that detailed research
projects are not the best use of staff time and therefore will not be routinely prepared.
I have discussed this with Mayor Lehman and he has confirmed that we should proceed
accordingly.
cc: City Council
Department Directors
jw/mem/sa-candidate.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
September 28, 1999
City Council
City Manager
Pending Development Issues
An application submitted by Frantz Construction Company for a preliminary plat of
Hollywood Manor Parts VII and VIII, an 11.67-acre, 42-1ot, residential subdivision located
west of Sycamore Street at Wetherby Drive.
An application submitted by Regina Catholic Education Center for a special exception to
expand a religious institution use in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone
at 2150 Rochester Avenue.
An application submitted by William and Judith Terry for special exceptions to reduce the
number of required off-street parking spaces and to modify the front yard setback
requirement along Ronalds Street for property located in the Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) zone at 628 N. Linn Street·
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September 28, 1999
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Mr. Albert J. Bogdon
Bogdon Consulting
15 Widows Watch Court
Berlin, MD 21811
Dear Ah
The other evening I spoke with the City Council about your interest in the development of the
City owned urban renewal parcel (64-1a) in downtown Iowa City. As you are aware, the City
Council and Library Board are discussing the future of the Library in terms of a possible
expansion and/or construction of a new freestanding library. In that the 64-1a parcel is possibly
involved in these options, it is the Council's desire to await the recommendations of the Library
Board before proceeding to consider any other options which would involve marketing 64-1a for
private development. The library plans to have proposals in front of the Council sometime in
early to mid-November. At that time they will consider library options, the effect of those options
on 64-1a, and ultimately determine a direction for the future use of 64-1a. Once the Council has
made a decision as to the direction they wish to go we can advise you officially as to whether
64-1 a will be available for future development.
I will keep you advised.
Sincerely,
Steph(en' J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: v//CCity Council
Library Director
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
September 30, 1999 /)
City Manager
Karin Franklin, Director, Planning & Community D ~nt
Re: Peninsula Project
In July, we sent revised Requests for Proposals with accompanying Peninsula plans,
maps and a video to a number of developers and designers who have expressed an
interest in, and have some experience in, building the type of neighborhood envisioned
for the Peninsula. Since then we have had contact with a number of them who have an
active interest in the project.
Concurrently, we have engaged Zimmerman and Volk to undertake a market analysis for
us to facilitate our ability to judge the level of risk for various types of housing suggested
in the vision. We will make this market analysis available to those developers who
commit to submission of a proposal. Proposals are due December 15, 1999 at 5:00PM.
Cc Bob Miklo
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September 27, 1999
Ridgewood Ddve Residents
Re: Potential Traffic Calming on Ridgewood Drive
Dear Resident:
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
This past spring residents in your neighborhood contacted the City with concerns about the speed and
volume of traffic cutting through Ridgewood Drive. Since Ridgewood Drive is an alley it typically would
not qualify for the City's traffic calming program. However, because of its relationship to the arterial
streets of Muscatine Avenue, Court Street, and 7th Avenue, the issue was taken before the City
Council where they affirmed we could continue through the traffic calming process with you. Working
with the neighborhood, a couple of concepts were developed to reduce the speed of traffic on
Ridgewood Drive. Neighborhood residents at a recent meeting determined that speed humps would
be the most appropriate and effective strategy for reducing speeds in the alley.
The City has determined that it is possible to install four speed humps on Ridgewood Drive between
Court Street and 7th Avenue as shown on the enclosed diagram. The speed humps would be 4" tall
and 12' wide. A speed hump is not the same as a speed bump. A speed hump gives drivers going
more than 15 to 20 mph a jolt, but those obeying the speed limit will only feel a light undulation. Signs
would be posted to caution drivers and make them aware of the humps.
Although there are benefits to the neighborhood with speed humps, some negative impacts should
also be mentioned. Emergency vehicle response will be slowed by the humps should they need to
use the alley. Large delivery vehicles and fire apparatus must come to a nearly complete stop before
traversing the humps.
The next step in the City's traffic calming evaluation process is to survey residents directly impacted
by the proposed project. The final decision will be made by the City Council, but without neighborhood
support of the project, the proposal will not be taken to the City Council for review.
If approved by the City Council, the speed humps would be installed in a temporary fashion. Follow-up
traffic studies and a neighborhood survey would be completed in approximately one year to determine
if the humps should be removed or installed permanently.
Please take a few moments to review the enclosed proposal and complete the postage-paid survey
postcard. Please return the completed postcard to me by October 8, 1999 so this matter can be
resolved. If you have any questions, please call me at 356-5254. Thank you for taking the time to
complete this survey.
Traffic Engineering Planner
Enclosures
cc: City Council
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Karin Franklin, Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development
Jeff Davidson, Asst. Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development
Chuck Schmadeke, Director, Public Works
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
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Humps - 12' long x 4" high, Inverted Drainage
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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Date: September27,1999
To: City Manager
From: Doug Ripley, Traffic Engineering Planner
Re:
Your request for information on reducing the number of traffic signs in the public
right-of-way
Within Iowa City there are more than 9,000 traffic signs owned and maintained by City crews.
Traffic control signs serve a purpose, but in excess they are unsightly and they are expensive to
install and maintain. Traffic control signs are intended to provide orderly and predictable traffic
movement and give guidance and warnings as needed. Excessive signage has been proven to
cause safety problems due to ddver distraction or unclear messages. Each sign should fulfill a
need; command attention and respect of read users; convey a clear, simple meaning; and give
adequate time for proper response. Not all signs in Iowa City meet these requirements and in
my opinion some should be removed.
Because Iowa City has a large transient population, traffic signs are constantly being requested
and installed under the guise of making things more clear to new residents. This is particularly
true near downtown and in neighborhoods surrounding University facilities. Within the past two
years we have also removed many unnecessary signs. However, the request for additional
signs far exceeds the number of signs we have been able to remove.
To reduce the overall number of traffic signs and to make traffic control messages more clear, I
propose the City systematically review all traffic signs to determine appropriateness and
effectiveness, and remove any signs that do not meet the requirements listed above. Most of
the 9,000+ signs are street markers and traffic control signs which are installed appropriately.
However, others are excessive parking restriction signs, unwarranted stop signs, and signs that
do not have a traffic safety purpose. By eliminating unnecessary signs a dent can be made in
the overall number of traffic signs and the cost of sign management. I suggest this be done over
four years with one-quarter of the community reviewed each year.
Over the years, many signs have been installed to appease neighborhoods, special interest
groups, and elected officials. The Police Department and Parking Division routinely request
additional signs to make citations less disputable. Unfortunately magistrates have been known
to dismiss citations if there was not a sign in the immediate vicinity. According to the City
Attorney's office, if the signing is adequate and consistent the tickets should stand. In areas
where particular problems persist, we may need to maintain extra signs. Eliminating unneeded
signs will be controversial, even if it has the benefit of reducing sign clutter. To help support this
process I would develop some policies for elective (as opposed to mandatory) signs based on
the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, for approval by the City Council.
This process could be started as early as this winter. Let me know how you would like to
proceed.
cc: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning & Community Development
Chuck Schmadeke, Director, Public Works
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Planning & Community Development
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
Bud Stockman, Superintendent, Streets
John Sobaski, Assistant Superintendent, Streets
Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attorney
Joe Fowler, Director, Parking and Transit
Pat Harney, Captain, Police Department
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
October 1, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk ,r~'~
Council Meeting Schedule for Remainder of 1999
Monday, 11, Special Work Session
Tuesday, 12, Special Formal
Monday, 18, Work Session
Tuesday, 19, Formal
Monday, 8, Special Work Session
Tuesday, 9, Special Formal
Monday, 22, Special Work Session
Tuesday, 23, Special Formal
Monday, 6, Special Work Session
Tuesday, 7, Special Formal
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Special formal meeting may be scheduled as needed so Council should keep the City Clerk
informed of out of town absences.
All formal meetings are set to begin at 7:00 p.m. The above schedule is subject to change by
Council,
cc: Media
Bob Hardy
Jerry Nixon
Maintenance
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Mumon esoueces/Peesonnel
A emo
DATE:
September 30, 1999
FROM:
RE:
City Council
Sylvia A. Mejia, Personnel Administrator/
Diversity Training
As we are all aware, the workforce in Iowa City is changing. To help provide
employees an awareness of how these changes impact them both professionally and
personally we are currently providing diversity training for all permanent employees.
These training sessions are being conducted in meeting room A of the library. Each
session is 3 hours in length and is mandatory for permanent employees. Eddie
Moore is facilitating the sessions. Mr. Moore is the founder and executive Director of
America 8z: MOORE, Research and Consulting, Assistant Dean of Students ~
Director of Intercultural Life at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon and a Ph.D. candidate
at the University of Iowa.
! would like to extend an invitation to you to attend one of these sessions. Eddie is a
dynamic speaker and his presentation is interesting, informative and thought
provoking. Please feel free to attend any of the following sessions:
Monday, October 4
Thursday, October 7
Monday, October 11
Thursday, October 14
Friday, October 15.
All sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.
if you have any questions, please give me a call at 356-5026.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: 29 September 29, 1999
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager or~~' ~
From: Kevin O'Malley, Acting Finance Director Ff~~r/
Re: Update on Year 2000 preparedness ~
As we are now in the last quarter of 1999, City staff anticipate an increasing need to
publicize local Y2K preparedness as the new year approaches. It is hoped that a proactive
effort to disseminate accurate information will provide assurances to residents and also
dispel some of the myths that might increase in intensity as the date approaches. John
Koskinen, Chairman of the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion, has developed a
tool kit to assist in publicizing local communities' efforts on Year 2000 preparedness. I
obtained that tool kit and asked Carol Sweeting, Water Division's Information Coordinator,
to organize an event. Carol enthusiastically accepted this responsibility and has invested
much time in organizing this upcoming event. Carol has obtained commitments from
several individuals representing the local hospitals, the University community, Johnson
County Disaster Services, Utility providers, our Public Works Department, Police
Department and others to be panelists.
The name of the event is Communities Y2K Conversations and it will be held on October
14, 1999 at West High Auditorium from 7:00pro - 8:30pro. Mike Wagner from KCRG will
be moderator for the panel. Broadcast arrangements are being worked on at this time, but
at a minimum the complete discussion would be taped for later broadcast on the
Government Channel.
Carol and I believe it would be very helpful to have a representative from City Council be in
attendance to give some opening remarks. Staff could provide a script if desired. Carol
will be in contact with the Mayor or his appointed representative in a few days to make
arrangements.
cc: Carol Sweeting
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
September 30, 1999-
FORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
Action re: formal minutes for canvass of votes for School Election of
September 17th and the formal minutes of September 23rd
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
Busmess from Lisa Dewey, Director of S. KA.T.S.
a) Discussion/action re: weekend shuttle service for Senior Center.
b) Discussion/action re: approval for. the conversion of part-time
Confidential Secretary to full-time Confidential Secretary.
c) Other
6. Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Motion setting public hearing for S9841 of Gateway, Ltd. for October
14, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
b) Other
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7. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
Business from the County Attorney
a) Other
9. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Motion authorizing Chair to send a letter to the City Development
Board regarding voluntary annexations of Tiffm, No. UA99-34.
b) Discussion/action re i~ Juvenile Detention Agreement with Linn County.
c) Discussion/action re: Military Exemptions and Homestead Tax Credits
approval and denial of applications for Iowa City.
d) Discussion/action re: appointments to the Johnson County Juvenile
Crime PreventiOn Policy Board.
e) Other
10. Adjourn to informal· meeting
a)
b)
C)
d)
e)
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 '-
Announcements
11. Adjournment,
CiTY MANAGER
September 23, 1999
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person:
Jim Bmchtel, Senior Engineer
City of Iowa City
319-356-5149
Re: 1999 Highway Turn Lane Improvement Project
Weather permitting, on Monday, October 4, 1999, construction will begin on the
extension of the left turn lane on US Highway 6 at its intersection with First
Avenue. Later in the week work will begin on the addition of a right turn lane at
the intersection Iowa Highway #1 and Sunset Street.
The beginning and completion of this work is very dependent upon weather. The
public's cooperation is greatly appreciated during construction; and the driving
public is urged to exercise caution in the work zones around the construction
sites.
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East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Board Meeting
August 26, 1999 - ECICOG Office
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300, Cedar Rapids. Iowa
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dell Hanson-Benton County Supervisor
Charles Montross-lowa County Supervisor
Ann Heam-Linn County Citizen
Gary Edwards-lowa County Citizen
Edward Brown-Mayor of Washington
Rod Straub-lowa County Supervisor
Don Magdefrau-Benton County Citizen
Paul Coyle- Vinton City Council
Dee Vanderhoef-lowa City City Council
Henry Herwig-CoralviHe City Council
Sally Stutsman-Johnson County Supervisor
Bob Stout-Washington County Supervisor
Carol Casey-Johnson County Citizen
Ole Munson-Cedar Rapids Commissioner
David Cavey-Mayor of Olin
Dennis Hartsen-Jones County Citizen
Jim Houser-Linn County Supervisor
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tom Tjelmeland-Mayor of Ely
Lu Barron-Linn County Supervisor
Leo Cook-Jones County Supervisor
Washington County Citizen (not appointed)
ALTERNATES PRESENT
Lumir Dostal-Linn County
OTHER'S PRESENT
Jim Frier-Washington County Mini Bus Chair
Gilbert Wood-Washington County Mini Bus Vice Chair
Chris 0 ' Hanlon-Evert Conner Center
Stan McCreedy-Washington County Mini Bus Treasurer
Doug Morgan-Washington County Mini Bus Board Member
Megan Jones-Washington Evening Journal
Bill Palmer
STAFF PRESENT
Doug Elliott-Executive Director
Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant
Angela Willjams-Housing Planner
Chris Kivett-Berry-Housing Planner
Mary Rump-Transportation Planner
Dave Correia-Planner
Chad Sands-Planner
Tricia Heald-Housing Planner
Jennifer Ryan-Planner
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1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson. Dell Hanson.
.1 Recognition of Alternates
Lumir Dostal for Lu Barron
.2 Public Discussion
Hanson asked members of the Washington County Mini Bus Board if they wanted to wait until the
transportation report on the agenda for discussion. They decided to wait until item 3.6 Transportation
Report.
.3 Approval of Agenda
MIS/C (Vanderhoef/Hansen) to approve the agenda. All ayes
2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS
.1 Approval of Minutes (June 24, 1999)
M/S/C (Hearn/Coyle) to approve the minutes as written. All ayes.
.2 Preceding Month's Budget Reports/Balance Sheets
SIrtub joined the meeting at this time.
E!liott gave an overview of the July financial statements.
M/S/C (Munson/Stutsman) to receive and file the July financial statements for audit. All ayes.
3.0
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AGENCY REPORTS
Chairperson's Report - None
.2 Board Members' Reports - None
.3 Director's Report
Elliott told the board the application submitted on behalf of the Purchasing Task Force to the IDED that
was denied in the tirst round is now being reconsidered for funding. Last month, an ICN meeting was
held and Elliott was told that additional local match was needed. Three participating agencies to date
have agreed to increase local match and the Cedar Rapids Chamber has submitted a letter of support.
Elliott told the board that November is the target date for having the position filled. The interview
process is to be a group effort. The FY99 audit is to begin on September 20. The annual report should
be available for review in December. Elliott told board members that AI Willcutt from Washington
County vacated his position at the Chamber and moved, leaving an untilled position on the Board from
Washington County.
.4 Community Development Report
Sands told the board that an NOI was submitted to the State Emergency Management department for
hazard mitigation planning. (handout attached) Nearly $200,000 would be available to the region if the
grant is awarded.
Brown joined the meeting at this time.
Discussion followed on hazard mitigation plans.
Sands introduced Dave Correia as ECICOG's new Planner working in Community Development.
.5 Housing Report
Information included in the board packet.
.6 Transportation Report
Rump handed out a packet of information regarding Washington County Mini Bus. (attached) She gave
an overview of the information that was provided regarding contracting concerns with Washington
County Mini Bus.
Jim Frier, Chairperson and Stan McCreedy, Treasurer spoke on behalf of the Mini Bus Board of
Directors. They both spoke of the value of service that Mini Bus brings to Washington County residents.
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Frier noted that there were some problems with Mini Bus that the board was trying to resolve. He also
expressed concern about some of the contracting requirements that may be required. specifically those
not required of other regional transit proriders.
O'Hanlon from the Evert Conner Center told the ECICOG board that Mini Bus' service contributes to
residents improved quality of life.
Discussion followed.
Munson commended Mini Bus on their efforts of meeting the needs of residents in Washington County.
He also noted that sometimes the efforts conflict with federal and state requirements. Munson said he
was seriously concerned if the efforts are threatening federal and state funding for the region. He also
noted that no one is eager to terminate the agreement between Mini Bus and ECICOG. He stated that if
there are other methods available to resolve the issue that it would be more desirable to do that. Munson
said that if ECICOG staff was comfortable with the quarterly extensions and provisions then he would
support that option.
M/S/C (Brown/Houser) to allow for option #3 or for a quarterly extension to the Mini Bus contract with
additional provisions and formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to determine the elements of the contract.
Mini Bus is to contact ECICOG regarding charter service and incidental trips during the extension. All
ayes.
M/S/C (Hansen/Coyle) to accept the following list of Ad Hoc Committee members. All ayes.
ECICOG Board Member (not from Washington County) - Jim Houser
ECICOG Board Member(s) from Washington County - Ed Brown, Robert Stout
ECICOG Staff- Doug Elliott, Mary Rump
TOG Chairperson - Lisa Dewey, Johnson County SEATS
Frier asked that a member of a rural county serve on the committee. Stutsman said Johnson County
SEATS serves the rural portions of the county. Elliott said ECICOG is responsible for rural transit
services throughout the region. Vanderhoef said all member governments rural or urban, are affected by
this issue. Gary Edwards, an Iowa County resident, volunteered to serve on the committee.
All ayes.
.7 Solid Waste Report
Ryan told the board that since last fall, she has been a member of a Safe Chemical Management
Committee. This committee would like to apply to the IDNR for funding for a pilot project to create
steps to safely discard of hazardous chemicals in Cedar Rapids schools. The project would design steps
for training, management, disposal, and the handling of chemicals to possibly be replicated in other
schools.
M/S/C (Vanderhoef/Stutsman) to allow ECICOG to submit an application to the [DNR for a safe
chemical management pilot project. All ayes.
Ryan handed out a travel request for the National Recycling Coalition Annual Conference in Cincinnati,
Ohio (attached). All out-of-state travel requests over $150 must be approved by the board.
M/S/C (Houser/Casey) to allow Ryan to attend the NRC conference in Cincinnati in September. All
ayes.
Elljolt commended Ryan for her work on the project.
4.0
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Executive Committee - None
.2 Markets Identification - None
.3 Brand Identity Committee - None
.4 Development/Training Committee
Casey gave an overview of the committee's progress at the last meeting.
.5 Position for Future Committee
Herwig gave an overview of the committee's discussion from last month's meeting.
,6 "Ad Hoe Committee Reports - None
5.0 IOWA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW SYSTEM
Kivett-Berry handed out copies of an application for flood assistance for the City of Central City, and
asked the board to consider it at this time.
M/S/C (Herwig/Hearn) to approve all Intergovernmental Reviews with favorable review. All ayes.
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
,1 Approval of Expenditures
M/SIC (Stout/Eclwards) to approve payment of expenditures. All ayes.
7,0 NEW BUSINESS
Elliott asked that after the board meeting the initial meeting date for the Ad Hoc Committee be set.
The Personnel Committee will meet on Monday, September 13a' at 9:30.
8.0 NEXT MEETING: September 30, 1999
Carol Casey, Secretary/Treasurer
September 30. 1999
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EAST CENTRAL IOWA
EMPLOYMENT and TRAINING CONSORTIUM
August 26, 1999
MINUTES
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Lumir Dostal
Henry Herwig
Jim Houser
Ole Munson
Ed Sass
Bob Stout
Sally Stutsman
John Tibben
Dale Todd
Dee Vanderhoef
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Council Member, City of Coralville
!.inn County Board of Supervisors
Council Member, City of Cedar Rapids
Benton County Board of Supervisors
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa County Board of Supervisors
Council Member, City of Cedar Rapids
Council Member, City of Iowa City
OTHERS PRESENT;
Robert L. Ballantyne
Stan Cooper
Marilyn Mclnroy
Bonnie A. Pisarik
Dan Reeves
Steven J. Rackis
GeniaGarrett
Galina Khitrova
Aleksey Grushikhin
Helen Grouzdesa
Title IIA Administrative Entity Staff
Regional Workforce Investment Board Chair
Iowa Workforce Development
Title IIA Administrative Entity Staff
Council Member. City of Madon
Kirkwood Community College/Iowa Workforce Development
Peace Padsh, Cedar Rapids
Yaro Region, Russia
Lipo Region, Russia
Translator from Russia
Lumir Dostal, chair of the East Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium,
called the meeting to order at 11:40 a.m.
APPROVE AGENDA
Ed Sass made a motion to approve of the agenda as presented. Sally Stutsman
seconded the motion and it passed.
APPROVE MINUTES
Dee Vanderhoef made a motion to approve of the minutes. Bob Stout seconded the
motion and it was passed.
RECOGNIZE VISITORS
The following visitors were recognized: Stan Cooper, Chair of the Regional Workforce
Investment Board (RWIB); Genia Garrett, Peace Parish, Cedar Rapids;
Galina Khitrova, Yaro Region, Russia; Aleksey Grushikhin, Lipo Region, Russia; and
Helen Grouzdesa, translator from Russia.
Genia Garrett, representing Peace Parish of Cedar Rapids introduced Galina Khitrova,
Yaro Region, Russia; Aleksey Grushikhin, Lipo Region, Russia; and their
translator,Helen Grouzdesa, also from Russia. Galina and Aleksey were participating
in the Library of Congress's Russian Leadership Program. They were visiting the
United States. Galina and Aleksey described their respective Russian regions (akin to
states in the United States) and their respective areas of interest. Galina's areas of
interest included: human services, public finance and public safety and law
enforcement. Aleksey's interests included youth and youth programs.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Workforce Investment Act
A report was given regarding a meeting between officials from the City of
Marion, representatives from the East Central Iowa Employment and Training
Consortium and representatives from Iowa Workforce Development. The
purpose of the meeting was to discuss entry into the WIA Chief Elected Officials
28-E Agreement by the City of Marion. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
stipulates that cities over 50,000 in population size can enter into a Chief
Elected Officials 28-E Agreement in their own right. Governmental units less
than 50,000 population can petition to become a partner in a Chief Elected
Officials 28-E Agreement.
Dan Reeves, Council Member, City of Marion, informed the Local Elected
Officials (LEOs) of Marion's interest in joining the Chief Elected Officials 28-E
Agreement for purposes of administering workforce development programming
in Service Delivery Region Ten.
Discussion took place regarding keeping the number of representatives in the
WIA Chief Elected Officials 28-E Agreement the same as the number of
representatives under the current JTPA Local Elected Officials 28-E Agreement
(i,e. fourteen representatives) versus increasing the number of representatives
by one (i.e. fifteen) and give the City of Marion its own seat under the new WIA
Chief Elected Officials 28-E Agreement.
Sally Stutsman made a motion to include the City of Marion in the Chief Elected
Officials 28-E Agreement. Jim Houser seconded the motion. The motion was
passed.
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Jim Houser made a motion to increase the number of representatives under the
WIA Chief Elected Officials 28-E Agreement by one, making the total fifteen, and
to give the City of Marion its own seat on the WIA Chief Elected Officials Board.
Bob Stout seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Marilyn Mclnroy distributed a handout listing the current membership of
the Regional Workforce Investment Board, the type and number of positions
which are currently vacant on the RWIB and the nominees for each of the vacant
positions. Discussion took place regarding the number of nominees needed
per position and the appointment process. The RWIB must be politically and
gender balanced. The Chief Elected Officials will need to fill vacant RWIB
positions by submitting the names of nominees, along with their Appointment
Resumes, to the governor. At this point the governor may either add or delete
names from the list of nominees. The governor's recommendations are then
returned to the Chief Elected Officials (CEOs) and the CEOs may then appoint
nominees to the Regional Workforce Investment Board.
Henry Herwig made a motion to send the RWIB nominations on to the governor.
Sally Stutsman seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding additional
RWIB nominees and whether or not other names could be added if some
individuals had not yet returned their RWIB Appointment Resumes. Henry
Herwig accepted a friendly amendment to his motion to hold the nomination
process open for one additional week in order to accommodate any further
nominees who may still wish to submit an Appointment Resume. Sally
Stutsman also accepted this friendly amendment to her seconding of the
motion. The vote was taken and the motion passed.
Marilyn Mclnroy announced that nominations for the Youth Advisory Council
were still needed. Specifically, nominations for the following seats were still
needed: two individuals representing youth service agencies, such as juvenile
justice and local law enforcement agencies; and two individuals representing
local public housing authorities. Contact Marilyn with any nominees.
Marilyn Mclnroy, Iowa Workforce Development, distributed draft copies of the
Regional Workforce Investment Board and Chief Elected Officials Board
Agreement. Bob Ballantyne informed members that this document was similar
in purpose to the Private Industry Council and Local Elected Officials
Agreement which had been utilized under the Job Training Partnership Act.
The PIC did not share power with the LEOs under the JTPA PIC and LEO
Agreement. Unlike this former arrangement under JTPA, under the Workforce
Investment Act the Regional Workforce Investment Board does share power
with the Chief Elected Officials. However, the same sharing of jeopardy and
liability does not occur between the RWIB and the Chief Elected Officials.
The draft Regional Workforce Investment Board and Chief Elected Officials
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Board Agreement had previously been discussed that the August 24 meeting
of the Regional Workforce Investment Board. Dee Vanderhoef pointed out the
areas in the agreement for which changes had been recommended by the
RWIB. Section 7 on page 4, Quorum at Joint Board Meeting, was an area of
particular interest and discussion. There were two choices under this section:
"The quorum in joint Board meetings shall be determined by the number of the
entire membership. The declared quorum shall be more than half of the
aggregate number of members on both boards. OR
A quorum shall be declared for each Board before a joint Board vote can be
authorized.'
Jim Houser made a motion to select the second option, "A quorum shall be
declared for each Board before a joint Board vote can be authorized.", for use in
the Regional Workforce Investment Board and Chief Elected Officials Board
Agreement. Henry Herwig seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
It was decided that each governmental unit forward a copy of the Regional
Workforce Investment Board and Chief Elected Officials Board Agreement on
to its respective attorneys and/or legal staff.
2. Job Training Partnership Act
a. Summer Youth Employment and Training Program Update
Final reports regarding the summer's Academic Enrichment activities had been
received from Benton Community School and Kirkwood Community College.
Copies of both reports were in the packet of meeting materials.
Bob Ballantyne commented that there will likely be no summer program in 2000
which resembles the summer programs of previous years. He said that success
in summer programs under the Job Training Partnership Act was measured by
the number of youth returning to school and/or kept in school. Success was not
measured in the JTPA summer programs by the number of youth obtaining
employment. However, youth enrolled in summer programming under the
Workforce Investment Act must meet its new placement standards. Bob
commented that the school-to-work focus of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
appears to be leaving youth with disabilities and youth with extraordinary
barriers behind.
Bob Ballantyne went on to inform members that change will take place in JTPA
next year. He stated that the JTPA legislation sunsets after June 30, 2000.
Money for audit and program transfer has been included in the budget.
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3. Promise Jobs
Bob Ballantyne commented that it appears that the Iowa Department of Human
Services is about to embark on a new era in its Promise Jobs Program
(Promise Jobs is Iowa's version of welfare reform). Iowa was one of six or so
states to jump out ahead of the rest of the nation by implementing welfare
reform efforts in 1989. Federal welfare reform initiatives began January 1,
1997. These initiatives instituted the federal lifetime limit of five years for the
receipt of welfare.
Iowa's welfare rolls have been reduced by one third since !owa's weftare reform
program began in 1989. Bob Ballantyne shared that approximately fifteen
percent of welfare recipients end up receiving welfare due to unpredictable
turns in their life situations. At the other end of the continuum, another fifteen
percent have significant barriers in their lives and/or significant disabilities.
Chances are that even though these individuals may stop receiving weftare for
a period of time they more than likely may go back onto welfare. The remaining
seventy percent of the continuum have varying degrees of problems ranging
from those most able to move off of welfare to those needing intervention in
order to be able to do so.
Bob Ballantyne informed members that through informational presentations the
Private Industry Council will begin examining the Promise Jobs Program, the
Job Training Partnership Act and the Welfare to Work Program.
Bob Ballantyne encouraged the LEOs to participate in a one day
regional workforce needs assessment meeting which had tentatively been
scheduled for September 17. Bob explained that the Workforce Investment Act
will begin July 1, 2000. Last year the RAB (formerly called the Regional
Advisory Board but now called the Regional Workforce Investment Board)
conducted a regional workforce development needs assessment and it became
the backbone for SDR Ten's Customer Service Plan. The Regional Workforce
Investment Board (RWIB) will need to conduct another needs assessment
regarding seven major areas by November I of this year. These seven areas
are:
1. Workforce Development Needs of Employers
2. Workforce Development Needs of Job Seekers
3. Workforce Development Needs of Workers
4. Workforce Development Needs of Youth
5. Support Service Needs of Customers
6. Accessibility of Services in Each County
7. Other Workforce Investment Issues
Regional Workforce Investment Board members and the Local Elected Officials
will be involved in this process. Private Industry Council members will be
invited to participate as well.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Audit Request for Proposal
Bob Ballantyne informed the LEOs that a Request for Proposal seeking audit
services for this program year and for the closeout of the JTPA Program had
been issued. Responses to this Request for Proposal will be brought to the
September Local Elected Officials meeting.
B. Administrative Entity Reports
Bob Ballantyne announced that Service Delivery Region Ten had again
reached all of its required JTPA performance measures for program operation
and program results for the 1998 Program Year (i.e. July 1, 1998 through June
30,1999). This means that Service Delivery Region (SDR) Ten would again be
eligible for receipt of a Governor's Incentive Award. SDR Ten is only one of
two areas in the state to receive a Governor's Incentive Award for every year of
JTPA operation.
The next Local Elected Officials meeting was scheduled for September 30.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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Council on Disability Rights and Education
MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 5, 1999 - 11:00 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CIVIC CENTER -- 410 E. WASHINGTON ST.
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
General Discussion
This meeting will be a discussion of the recommendation that the CDRE be dissolved
and that our mission be pursued in the community through other means. Alternatives
will be discussed which may include directing these efforts through another existing
organization.
Other Business
Adjourn
CC:
Iowa City City Council
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
CDRE MISSION STATEMENT
The Council on Disability Rights and Education (CDRE) is a non-profit educational
organization dedicated to accessibility, full participation and inclusion of persons with
disabilities.
Our mission is to act as a comprehensive, community-wide educational resource for
promoting disability awareness, to provide technical assistance and to encourage
compliance with disability civil rights legislation.
Our goal is the attainment of community-wide accessibility and the full participation of
persons with disabilities to all facilities and services within our community.
mgr/asst/cdre-agd.doc
ANNUAL REPORT
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND
COMMITTEES
Fiscal Year 1999
City of Zowa City, Zowa
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Airport Commission ..........................................................................1
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment ...................................................3
Airport Zoning Commission ...............................................................5
Animal Control Advisory Board ..........................................................7
Board of Adjustment ........................................................................9
Board of Appeals ...........................................................................11
Board of Library Trustees ................................................................13
Board of Review ............................................................................15
Civil Service Commission ................................................................17
Design Review Committee ..............................................................19
Historic Preservation Commission ....................................................21
Housing and Community Development Commission ........................... 25
Human Rights Commission ..............................................................27
Parks and Recreation Commission .................................................... 31
Planning and Zoning Commission ..................................................... 33
Police Citizens Review Board ...........................................................37
Public Art Advisory Committee ........................................................41
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission ......................................... 43
Senior Center Commission ..............................................................45
Telecommunications Commission ..................................................... 47
A'rRPORT COMMTSSTON
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Municipal Airport Commission is a five-member commission responsible for
formulating policy and directing administration of the Iowa City Municipal Airport as a public facility
in accordance with local, Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration
regulations. The Commission was established by public referendum under Iowa Code in 1941. The
Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, with a six (6) year
term of office. The Airport Commission meets monthly, with additional meetings as necessary.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Continued work on the land acquisition and easement project.
· Received two grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for land acquisition for a total of
92,190,169.00.
· Updated the Airport Aircraft Emergency Plan.
· Completed the SW FBO building.
· Sponsored the eighteenth annual Airport Open House and Fly-in breakfast.
· Continued with plans to develop and lease approximately 55 acres of Airport property known as
the North Commercial area.
· Received a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation to install two controlled access
gates.
· Applied for an Iowa Department of Transportation grant to repaint the rotating beacon tower
and update the Airport Layout Plan.
· Began renovation of the Airport Terminal Building.
· Completed a study for a new aviation and jet fuel tank site.
· Negotiated and renewed several leases.
Replaced Airport entrance sign.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Complete the Land Acquisition and Easement project.
· Build additional T-hangar space.
· Install controlled access gates.
· Complete renovation of the Airport Terminal building.
· Continue development of the North Commercial area.
· Develop a five-year business strategy plan.
· Repaint rotating beacon tower.
· Update the Airport Layout Plan as part of the Airport Master Plan.
· Apply for additional FAA and IDOT funding.
· Develop a new fuel tank site.
· Sponsor nineteenth annual Airport Open House.
PLANNED PROJECTS
Completing the land acquisition and easement project is a priority. All the tenants have been
relocated and the houses and mobile homes have been sold. There are three parcels left to
purchase.
Meeting all the criteria for platting the North Commercial area is also a priority project. There are
three potential tenants for lots in the NCA. The platting should be reviewed by Planning and Zoning
in the Fall of 1999 and the Council and Commission will need to decide a timetable for construction
of the infrastructure.
Renovation for the Airport Terminal began in June and is scheduled to be completed in December of
1999. The building will have a completely new interior and an elevator is being added.
Because of a demand for more hangars, plans are being developed to build another hangar building.
When completed, the number of based planes at the airport will be near 80, up about 25 planes in
the last six years.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Rick Mascari, Chairperson
Mark Anderson, Vice Chairperson/Secretary
Tom Bender
Pat Foster
Howard Horan
Ronald J. O'Neil, Airport Manager
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AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF AD3USTM ENT
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County
and the City Council of Iowa City have co-established the Johnson County-Iowa City Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
It is the duty of this Board to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there has been an
error in any administrative action in the enforcement of the ordinance, and to hear and decide on
special exceptions that are specifically provided for in the ordinance and to authorize variances from
the terms of the ordinance on appeal in specific cases.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
The Board did not receive any appeals, requests for exceptions or requests for variances during the
1998-1999 year.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
The Board will respond to appeals and other requests as
recommendations regarding the Zoning Ordinance.
it receives them and will make
BOARD MEMBERS
Stephen Radosevich
Lowell Brandt
Karen Countryman
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AZRPORT ZONZNG COMMZSSZON
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Chapter 329 of the Code of Iowa, the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County
and the City Council of Iowa City have co-established the Johnson County-Iowa City Airport Zoning
Commission.
It is the duty of the Commission to advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
and the City Council as to the appropriate zoning requirements and other matters pertaining to the
physical development of areas of the county and the city surrounding the Iowa City Municipal
Airport, so as to maximize compatibility between airport uses and the uses of the adjacent land.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
The Commission met once in FY99 and selected Jerry Full as the new chairperson.
PLANS FISCAL YEAR 2000
The Commission will review zoning requests that may impact the Airport.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Jerry Full, Chairperson
Pat Foster
Benjamin Chair
Kae Wild
ANZM AL CONTROL ADVZSORY BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Animal Control Advisory Board provides recommendations and advice as are required by the
28E agreement or as may be requested by the City Council or City Manager of Iowa City or the City
Council or City Administrator of Coralville,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· The cat room of the facility was renovated with large windows and a door facing north to allow
more natural light into the room. An additional outdoor exercise area was attached to the cat
room to allow animals free access in and out to enhance their mental and physical state while
within the shelter environment.
· Through the establishment of the Shelter Spay and Neuter Fund, 25% of the shelter animals
have been surgically altered prior to adoption.
· The shelter started the Microchip Identification Program which resulted in 125 dogs and cats
being implanted with permanent, traceable microchip identification as part of the adoption
package.
· During the annual adopt-a-thon, the shelter staff successfully adopted out 36 animals to new
homes in one weekend.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Purchase and implement new computer software system to handle operational needs.
· Implement microchip identification program for reclaimed animals.
· Continue to increase options for mobile adoption sites to increase public contact with available
animals.
· Consider formal bid to local veterinarians for medical services for shelter animals.
· Increase number of animals surgically altered prior to adoption to 50%.
· Develop a program of animal care informational classes for the general public.
BOARD MEMBERS
Diana Lundell, Chairperson
Martin Shafer, Vice Chairperson
Ursala Delworth
Shawn Lockhart
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BOARD OF AD3USTM ENT
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Adjustment is empowered through Chapter 414 of the Code of Iowa and Section 14-
4B and 14-6W of the Iowa City Code to grant special exceptions as provided in the Zoning Chapter
and to hear appeals to decisions made in the enforcement of the Zoning Chapter. The Board has the
authority to allow variances to the Zoning Chapter for individual properties where provisions of the
Chapter impose a unique and unnecessary hardship on the property owner and where the granting
of a variance is not contrary to the intent of the Zoning Chapter or to the public interest. The Board
may also submit recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
regarding amendments to the Zoning Chapter. The Board is a quasi-judicial body whose decisions
may be appealed directly to District Court.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
The Board of Adjustment met 12 times during FY99 and made the following decisions:
Special Exceptions: 11 approved, 15 approved with conditions, 0 denied,
amended, 3 extended, 2 withdrawn; Variances: 0 approved, 1 denied; Appeals: 0
The Board's decisions in FY99 resulted in:
Allowing for the relocation of a historic house on a nonconforming lot of record in the
Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) zone
· Permitting the construction of a classroom addition for a group care facility located in the
Intensive Commercial (C1-1) zone
· Reducing off-street parking in two cases in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone; for a family
commercial recreational use and for a pizza delivery and carryout business
· In residential zones, reducing yard setback requirements to permit a garage and porch addition,
2 three-season enclosed porches, a fence, an open deck, replacement of a dental office sign, a
hot tub, and 3 residential additions with attached garages
· Permitting parking on a separate lot to provide non-required parking in 2 cases: for a
telecommunications firm in the Intensive Commercial (C1-1) zone and for a dentist's office in the
Community Commercial (CC-2) zone
· Allowing 7 auto and truck-oriented uses, including a convenience store associated with a filling
station and one-bay car wash, drive-through facilities for a fast food restaurant and for 2
pharmacies, a pizza delivery and carryout restaurant, an outdoor motor vehicle display and sales
lot, and a muffler/lube shop, to be established in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone
· Allowing the construction of a major building addition and an expanded parking area for a
religious institution located in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
The Board will continue to consider appeals, special exceptions and variances to the Zoning Chapter
as they are requested and to make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the City Council regarding the Zoning Chapter.
BOARD MEMBERS
Susan Bender, Chairperson
Lowell Brandt, Vice Chairperson
T.J. Brandt
Kate Corcoran
Michael Paul
BOARD OF APPEALS
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibility of the Board of Appeals as set by City ordinance is to review the Uniform Building
Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the
National Electrical Code, and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and the
Uniform Code for Building Conservation and recommend amendments for these regulatory codes; to
assist the building official in making interpretations; to hear appeals for any person that is aggrieved
by a decision of the building official and pass judgement on that appeal; and to consider alternate
materials and methods of construction. The Board consists of seven citizens who live within the
corporate limits of the City of Iowa City.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· The Board heard one requests for a variance from the Housing Code, which was granted.
· The board heard four appeals of Notice of Housing code Violations. One was granted, three
denied.
· The Board heard two requests for Modifications of the Building Code, both were approved.
· The board heard two requests for Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction and both were
approved.
· The Board held a public hearing to receive comments on the amendments to the codes prior to
their adoption by Council
· The Board initiated the process to amend and adopt the 1999 National Electric Code.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000:
· Continue to work with the Home Builders Association to clarify code issues.
· Continue the process to amend and adopt the 1999 National Electrical Code.
· Continue to hear appeals, requests for variances and modification, requests for alternate materials
and methods of construction and requests for code amendments.
BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Carlson, Chairperson
Tom Werderitsch
John Roffman
Anna Buss
C. Wayne Maas
Tim Fehr
Gary Haman
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BOARD OF L;iBRARY TRUSTEES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library is a semi-autonomous body of nine persons empowered
by state law and city ordinance to act as the governing body of the library. The Board's specific list
of legal responsibilities includes: determining the goals and objectives of the Library in order to plan
and carry out library services; determining and adopting written policies to govern all aspects of the
operation of the Library; preparing an annual budget and having exclusive control of all monies
appropriated by the City Council and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors or given to the
library through gifts, bequests, contracts, grants or awards; employing a competent staff to
administer its policies and carry out its programs. The Board is also an arm of City Government
with members appointed by the City Council and its principal operating funds approved by the City
Council. The Board therefore seeks at all times to work in harmony with City policies in all areas
that do not conflict with its statutory powers.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
Continued efforts to expand the library facility by meeting with City Council, working for a sales
tax, analyzing the failed sales tax vote, asking City Council to hold 64 1A until expansion plans
are firm, and holding public forums.
· Offered two remote book drop sites for return of library materials. Board members worked at
each location to promote the new service.
· Appointed a Strategic Planning Committee, including three Board members.
· Supported state-wide efforts which resulted in passage of legislation providing direct state aid to
public libraries in Iowa.
Reviewed policies related to use of the Internet and Meeting Rooms. Also reviewed the policies
for Collection Development, Conduct in the Library, Unattended Children, Programming, The
Library Channel, Circulation and Hours of Service.
· Approved new two-year AFSCME labor contract.
Responded to suggestions regarding operations of branch libraries with information about
operating costs and potential effects on central library,
· Opened new ICN Room to public use. Participated in training sessions via the ICN.
· Supported technology changes of new automated system and increased access to multimedia
and internet.
· Encouraged Friends Foundation in their efforts to establish a book store.
· Opened the Library on Sundays all year.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Work with City Council and community to secure a site for library expansion, design a project,
and provide funding.
· Adopt new Strategic Plan.
· Explore ways to improve parking for library users.
· Encourage development of Library web page.
· Monitor national and local issues related to internet access in public libraries. Educate the
community, particularly families with children, on use of the World Wide Web.
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Review orientation process for new Board members.
· Review process for director evaluation.
· Support changeover from contract cleaning to library maintenance staff.
· Assist the Friends Foundation with their fundraising campaign.
· Review library policies as needed.
· Participate in continuing education for library trustees.
· Monitor use and capabilities of new library automated system and electronic information kiosk.
BOARD MEMBERS
K. Jesse Singerman, President
Winston Barclay
Linda Dellsperger
Stephen Greenleaf
Mark Martin
Mary McMurray
Lisa Parker
Anne Spencer
Jim Swaim
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BOARD OF REVZEW
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Review is established and governed by the Code of Iowa, Chapters 441.31 to 441.44,
for the purpose of equalizing assessments by raising or lowering individual assessments as established
by the assessor. The Board also makes the final rulings each year on exempt properties.
The Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance issues to the Board of Review a manual to guide them in
their work, along with forms for the original meeting, daily meetings, and the final meeting. The Board
must also file a report on their session with the State Director of Revenue & Finance within 15 days of
adjournment. The Board's meetings are subject to the open meetings law. The Board must also
include in their written notice to the petitioner the specific reasons for their actions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
The following is a report on the activities of the Iowa City Board of Review since adjournment on
May 21, 1998.
The Iowa City Board of Review met on five days during the period of May 3 to May 19, 1999.
The Board received a total of 83 petitions. These have been broken down into classification
along with their outcome, and listed below.
49 Residential 19 Upheld 30 Denied
33 Commercial 8 Upheld 25 Denied
1 Agricultural 0 Upheld 1 Denied
0 Industrial 0 Upheld 0 Denied
83 Total 27 Upheld 56 Denied
In addition to these 83 petitions, the Board reduced 14 residential properties and I commercial
property at the request of the assessor or on their own volition. These were due to late
inspections of estimated listing of properties, or due to comparable properties being changed by
the Board.
By the filing deadline of June 20, 1999, two property owners representing two parcels have filed
in District Court. One of the appeals is for residential property, and the other one is for
commercial property.
No court cases were tried during FY99, but the remaining three cases from 1997 were settled.
This leaves no pending court cases.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
Since the Board of Review hears only protests brought to them by others, there is no way to predict
the amount of work for next year. But, because next year is not a reassessment Vear, the workload is
expected to be less than the session just finished. The new commercial reappraisal by Vanguard will
be applied for 2000. This will probably increase the number of appeals over a normal non-
reassessment year.
BOARD OF REVIEW MEMBERS
Jack Yanaush, Chairperson
Haywood Belle
Jane Downer
Ernie Galer
Janice Sweet, Clerk
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CZVZL SERVZCE COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa and Section 2-111, Code of Ordinances, establish and govern the
Civil Service Commission. Three citizens who are eligible electors and residents of the city are
appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms.
The Commission establishes and publishes rules relating to examinations for civil service positions,
establishes guidelines for conducting such examinations, and certifies lists of persons eligible for
appointment to positions. The Commission has jurisdiction to hear appeals and determine all matters
involving the rights of employees under civil service law and may affirm, modify or reverse any
administrative action on its merits. The Commission meets when necessary.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
In maintaining full compliance with Code of Iowa Chapter 400, development and use of Civil
Service selection procedures continued for all covered and promotional positions on a City-wide
basis. Fifty-nine positions were filled from a total of 1,193 applicants for non-Police and non-Fire
Civil Service covered positions.
A certified list of 12 was approved by the Civil Service Commission for the position of Police
Officer. Ninety-three applications were completed and returned for this position, 60 applicants
took the written test, 49 applicants participated in the physical agility test, and 41 applicants
were interviewed.
Promotional testing was conducted for the position of Police Sergeant. A list was certified for
the position of Police Sergeant following a promotional process which included a written test
and an assessment center.
· There was one appeal to the Commission during FY99 challenging the termination of a
probationary employee. Following a hearing, the Commission upheld the termination.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
During FY00, Commissioners will oversee the selection process for Police Officer and Firefighter, as
well as promotional testing for positions in the Police and Fire Department as necessary.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Lyra W. Dickerson
Susan Dulek
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DES'rGN REVI'EW COMM'rTTEE
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Review Committee is comprised of five staff members who make recommendations to
the City Council based on review of preliminary and final design plans for downtown urban renewal
parcels, Near Southside urban revitalization projects, as well as projecting signs in CB 5 & 10 zones.
In addition, the Committee reviews design plans and makes recommendations to City Council for
structures that extend into City Plaza.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Reviewed and recommended to the City Council approval of sidewalk caf~ applications.
· Reviewed and evaluated mobile cart design as shown in the applications for City Plaza vending
permits. This is part of the permitting process for vendors.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Continue to review design plans and make recommendations to the City Council for new
construction and rehabilitation projects within the Committee's review authority.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jim Schoenfelder, City Architect/Energy Coordinator
Tim Hennes, Senior Building Inspector
Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
Lisa Mollenhauer, Administrative Assistant
David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The ten-member Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is authorized to conduct studies for the
identification and designation of local historic districts, conservation districts and historic landmarks.
The Commission either proceeds on its own initiative or upon receipt of a petition from any person,
group or association.
The Commission furthers the efforts of historic preservation in the City by making recommendations
to the City Council and City commissions and boards on preservation issues by encouraging the
protection and enhancement of structures, objects, or sites with historical, architectural or cultural
value; and by encouraging persons and organizations to become involved in preservation activities.
The Commission reviews applications for housing rehabilitation and rental rehabilitation assistance
through the Community Development Block Grant Program to evaluate the effects of the proposed
projects on properties over 50 years old. Modifications of activities are recommended in instances
where the proposed alterations would have a negative impact upon the historic or architectural
qualities of structures which are determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places.
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is committed to working with other preservation
organizations to implement a strong educational program designed to increase Iowa City residents'
awareness and sensitivity to the cultural, architectural, and historical value of local structures,
neighborhoods and districts.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
Supervised the completion of Phase II of the Original Town Plat survey, covering property
bounded by Davenport Street, Governor Street, Jefferson Street, and Linn Street. Svendsen-
Tyler Inc. of Sarona, Wisconsin completed the survey. A portion of at least one historic district
was identified within the survey area.
Received a 99,500 CLG grant to assist in the survey of the Early Neighborhood Northeast of the
Original Town Plat, Phase III. This project will complete the Commission's survey of the
Northside and Goosetown neighborhoods. This survey should be completed in FY 2000.
Worked toward listing the Emma Harvat House at 332 E. Davenport Street on the National
Register of Historic Places. This project is being partially funded by a Northside Neighborhood
PIN grant and a donation from Friends of Historic Preservation. Eckhardt Research of Iowa City
is preparing the nomination forms.
· Began an extensive review of the Commission's procedures, bylaws, and ordinance to identify
inconsistencies between the documents and clarify the appeal provisions contained therein.
· Began working toward the adoption of new historic district guidelines.
Conducted an "Old House Seminar" in October 1998. About 50 people attended the seminar to
learn more about historically appropriate paint colors and combinations and other preservation
issues. The program was also video taped and aired on the Government Information Channel.
Worked with the Airport Commission to ensure that proposed renovations to the Airport
Terminal Building were handled in a historically appropriate manner.
· Worked with the Department of Planning and Community Development to complete a photo-
documentation of the Harmon Building prior to its demolition.
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Issued a request for proposals to complete a survey and evaluation of the downtown area,
covering properties located between Clinton Street on the west and Van Buren Street on the
east, and from Burlington Street north to Jefferson Street. The survey will identify all properties
that are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or for designation as Iowa
City Historic Landmarks.
Attempted to work with Mercy Hospital to save a number of historically significant buildings on
the east side of Gilbert Street, between Market Street and Bloomington Street. Two historic
structures located at 230 N. Gilbert Street and 411 Bloomington Street were razed to make way
for a new hospital parking lot.
Worked with the Department of Housing and Inspection Services to amend the Building Code to
require a building permit for siding and window replacement for designated historic properties.
The need for a permit results in Historic Preservation Commission review of these alterations
when proposed on designated properties.
Observed National Historic Preservation Week with an awards program at the Masonic Temple
on May 12. The program was co-sponsored by Friends of Historic Preservation, the Johnson
County Historic Preservation Commission and the Johnson County Historical Society. Historic
Preservation Awards were presented to eight property owners in the category of "Painting and
Exterior Finishes," six property owners in the category of "New Additions/Construction," five
property owners in the category of "Rehabilitation," and one property owner in the category of
"Stewardship." Former Commission member Betty Kelly was awarded the Margaret Nowysz
Historic Preservation Person of the Year Award.
Pursuant to the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Commission reviewed and approved 14
certificates of appropriateness for additions and alterations of residences in the Summit Street,
Woodlawn, Brown Street, College Green, East College Street, and Moffitt Cottage Historic
Districts.
· Evaluated nine housing rehabilitation projects for compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act.
· Held twelve regular and three special meetings. Also held two neighborhood meetings in
association with the Original Town Plat, Phase II survey project.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Conduct annual review sessions for the purpose of ensuring implementation and updating of the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan.
Propose amendments to update the Commission's "Procedures and Guidelines for Review of
Projects in Historic Districts," bylaws, and ordinance. Issues to be considered include the
possibility of amendments to the public notice and appeal provisions of the Historic Preservation
Ordinance.
· Revise the Commission's guidelines for the review of Certificate of Appropriateness applications
within historic districts.
· Pursue the designation of the proposed Longfellow Historic District as an Iowa City historic
district.
· Pursue the designation of the first Iowa City conservation district.
Research project proposals for grant funding from sources such as the Certified Local Government
(CLG) program, the Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) and the National Trust for
Historic Preservation.
· Begin fundraising and planning for the rehabilitation and reuse of the Montgomery-Butler House.
· Review the Historic Preservation Ordinance for proposed updating, amending and tightening.
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Research and prepare nominations for the second series of Iowa City Historic Landmarks, on an
African-American theme.
Update and distribute educational material such as the Iowa City Neighborhood Design Book and
A Guide to Historic Iowa City.
Continue to advise City Council and other boards and commissions regarding matters of historic
preservation policy.
Continue to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Certificates of No Material
Effect and to review housing and rental rehabilitation projects involving federal funds.
Prepare for the 2000 Historic Preservation Awards Program and for Preservation Week activities.
Continue liaison and cooperation with the Iowa City City Council, Johnson County Board of
Supervisors, Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Johnson County Historical
Society, Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission, State Historical Society of Iowa, and
Friends of Historic Preservation.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Susan Licht, Vice Chairperson
Mike Gunn, Summit Street District Representative
Lars Anderson, Chairperson
Doris Malkmus, Moffitt Cottage District Representative
Richard Carlson
Michaelanne Widness
Marc Mills, Brown Street District Representative
Linda Shope, Woodlawn District Representative
Frank Gersh, East College Street District Representative
Pamela Michaud, College Green District Representative
Reference
1. City of Iowa City Code of Ordinances: 14-4C-1 to 14-4C-10, Historic Preservation Regulations; 14-6J-3
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, and 14-6J-4 Conservation Overlay Zone
Bylaws of Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission.
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HOUS'rNG AND COMMUN'rTY
DEVELOPMENT COMM'rSS'rON
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) consists of nine Iowa City residents
appointed by the City Council. They represent, as nearly as possible, a cross-section of the Iowa
City population in background, ideas, geographic location, age and socioeconomic status.
Committee members serve for three years.
The purpose of HCDC is to advise the Council on community needs in general and on the use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership program (HOME)
funds in particular, from a citizen viewpoint. To accomplish this the Commission provides
systematic communication between citizens and policymakers with regard to community
development projects. The Commission's work has been primarily directed at developing,
coordinating, and reviewing the City's activities carried out in conjunction with the City's
Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). In addition, the Commission reviews CD Division and Iowa City
Housing Authority policies and periodically makes recommendations to the Council regarding these
policies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· CDBG and HOME funds are allocated in conjunction with the City's fiscal year. The HCDC
advertised the availability of funds for FY00 and held four public meetings to receive and
evaluate the proposals. HCDC utilized a systematic process of funding allocation and held four
meetings to hear and rank proposals and allocate CDBG and HOME funds. A total of $1.75
million was allocated to 18 projects, plus aid to human service agencies, program
administration, and planning and contingency reserves for FY00. The following is a list of the
FYO0 projects:
Micro-enterprise Training - Institute for Social and Economic Development
Facility Rehabilitation - Salvation Army
Facility Accessibility - Old Brick
Facility Rehabilitation - Community Mental Health Center
Kitchen Renovations - Wesley Foundation for the Free Lunch Program
Parkland Acquisition - Miller - Orchard Neighborhood
Transitional Housing Support Services - Successful Living, Inc.
Youth Leadership - Community Corrections Improvement Association
Furniture Project - Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Employment Training - Mayors Youth Employment Program
Operational Support - Aid to Human Service Agencies
Small Repair Program - Elderly Services Agency
SRO Rehabilitation - Successful Living, Inc
Housing Rehabilitation - City of Iowa City
Acquisition and Rehab - Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
Senior Rental Housing Construction - Iowa City IHA Senior Housing LP
Transitional Housing -- Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
Rehabilitation - Coldren Retirement Residence
Affordable Housing Funding Pool - City of Iowa City
· To ensure that community needs are met, HCDC members monitored projects throughout the
year. HCDC members also organized the annual Iowa City Community Development Celebration
that featured an awards ceremony honoring outstanding CDBG and HOME recipients and
contractors. The FY99 Celebration was held at Torus Technologies, Inc.
The FY99 project accomplishments are as follows:
Downpayment Assistance to Homebuyers -- City of Iowa City (2 households)
Shelter Improvements - Emergency Housing Project (822 people}
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Support Services for Transitional Housing - HACAP (68 households)
City of Iowa City - Housing Rehabilitation (19 projects completed)
Elderly Services Agency Small Repair Program (40 projects completed)
Food Distribution - Salvation Army (2,234 people)
Furniture Project - Domestic Violence Intervention Program (188 households)
Facility Rehab - Community Mental Health Center (1,996 people)
Support Services for Transitional Housing - Successful Living, Inc. (87 people)
Back flow Prevention - City of Iowa City (22 households)
Aid to Human Service Agencies (5,980 people)
Facility Improvements -- Crisis Center (2,855 people)
Building Acquisition - Iowa Center for AIDS Education and Resources (555 people)
Facility Rehab - Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (870 people)
Business Expansion - Torus Technologies (18 people)
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
The monitoring of all ongoing projects as well as FY00 projects will continue. The commission will
continue to assess Iowa City's community development needs for housing, jobs, and services for low
and moderate income residents, and to promote public and private efforts to meet such needs. A
series of public meetings will help the Commission and other volunteers to make revisions to Iowa
City's Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS).
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Gretchen Schmuch, Chair
William Stewart, Vice Chair
Dan Coleman
Bob Elliott
Denira Gadson
Rick House
Jayne Moraski
Kathleen Renquist
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission enforces the Human Rights Ordinance, Title 2, Iowa City
Municipal Code. The Human Rights Ordinance is Iowa City's anti-discrimination law. The law gives
the Human Rights Commission the authority to investigate allegations of discrimination in the areas
of employment, credit transactions, education, public accommodations and housing. It is the
mission of the Human Rights Commission to eradicate discrimination in Iowa City, based on age,
color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender
identity. In the area of housing, discrimination based on familial status, presence or absence of
dependents or public assistance source of income is also prohibited.
The Human Rights Ordinance gives the Commission the authority to enforce the law prohibiting
discrimination and upon a finding of probable cause, to conciliate an agreement between the parties
involved in a complaint. The Commission also has the responsibility of educating the public on the
various forms of discrimination that exist in the Iowa City area and protecting citizens from
unfounded charges of discrimination.
The Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial body composed of nine volunteer members
appointed by the City Council. Each member serves a three-year term. Appointments to the Human
Rights Commission take into consideration men and women of various racial, religious, cultural and
socio-economic groups in Iowa City.
The Commission meets once each month at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby conference room in the Civic
Center. The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Attended a meeting of Local Human Rights Agencies via ICN at North Hall. (July 22, 1998)
· The Iowa City Human Rights Commission Chairperson, Patricia Harvey, met with the Iowa Civil
Rights Commission to request the ICRC recommend to the legislature the addition of sexual
orientation to the list of protected categories in Chapter 216 of the Iowa Code. (July 24, 1998)
· Provided instruction on discrimination law to undergraduate students in the College of Social
Work. (September 14, 1998)
· Met with visitors from Poland to discuss human rights issues. (September 15, 1998)
· Artended meeting regarding the topic of "study circles" via ICN at North Hall. (September 24,
1998)
· Provided instruction on diversity and discrimination to an alternative high school class in Mount
Pleasant, IA. (October 5, 1998)
· Presentation to Davenport Assemblymen regarding impact of the sexual orientation protected
category to the Municipal Code from 1977 to date. (October 7, 1998)
· Diverse Cities Meeting in which groups with interests in particular areas met to discuss goals.
(October 13, 1998)
· Spoke at the annual Faces and Voices conference with Alison Ames Galstad.
(October 20, 1998)
· Annual Human Rights Breakfast held in the Wayne Richey Ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union.
The recipients of the awards included: Hani Elkadi (Isabel Turner Award); Lori Bears (Person
With A Service Organization); River City Dental Care (Business Award); James L. Harris (Rick
Graf award); Burns Weston and James Anaya (International Human Rights award) (October 22,
1998)
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· Participated in International Day at the University of Iowa. Provided instruction on the
difference between discrimination and nondiscriminatory actions/behavior for children from 4th
grade to high school. (November 28, 1998)
· Attended the Iowa City Community School District's multi-cultural day. (November 8, 1998)
· Participated in reading of the names of individuals who died of AIDS during forum for World
AIDS Day. (November 30, 1998)
· Iowa City Human Rights Commission and Public Health Department sponsored public forum on
Hate Crimes. (December 2, 1998)
· Attended ALI-ABA Advanced Employment Law conference in Washington D.C. (December 2 -
5, 1998)
· Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
at the Iowa City Public Library. (December 1 O, 1998)
· Training for Commissioners. (January 21, 1999)
· Speech to undergraduate students at Cornell College in Mount Vernon regarding issues relating
to discrimination. (January 22, 1999)
· First meeting of Hate Act Rapid Response Team (HARRT). (January 26, 1999) Human Rights
Commission member, Joan Jehle, appointed as representive and Mary Larew will serve as
alternate.
· Speech to graduate students at the School of Social Work. (February 16, 1999)
· Attended Cultural Diversity Day at the University of Iowa Field House. (February 28, 1999)
· Attended Human Rights Association Meeting with new Executive Director of the Iowa Civil
Rights Commission. (March 5, 1999)
· Presentation at the University of Iowa Hospital School entitled, "Disability Discrimination:
Complaints, Conciliations & Remedies." (March 30, 1999)
· Co-sponsored and attended presentation given by Norman Kunc entitled, "The Right To Be
Disabled." (April 23, 1999)
· Co-Sponsored a Human Rights essay and poetry contest for high school students. Winning
entries read and awards presented at City Council meeting. (May 4, 1999)
· Co-sponsored and artended public forum featuring Executive Director of the Iowa Civil Rights
Commission, Diann Wilder Tomlinson. (May 19, 1999)
· Sponsored a discrimination law public forum. Mr. John Allen from the U of I College of Law
presented, "Disability Law Update" and Julie Pulkrabek from the Phelan, Tucker, Mullen, Walker,
Tucker & Gelman law firm presented, "New Development: Harassment Law."
· Staffed an information table at the Gay Pride Parade & Celebration. (June 19, 1999)
COMPLAINT ACTIVITY
During the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, forty (40) formal discrimination complaints
were filed.
Complaints Alleging One Basis of Discrimination
· 11 race discrimination complaints
· 5 sex discrimination complaints
· 2 sexual orientation complaints
· 2 retaliation complaints
· 2 age discrimination complaints
· 2 disability, (one physical and one mental disability)
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Complaints Alleging More Than One Basis of Discrimination
9 race and age discrimination
· 2 race and national origin
· I race and religion complaint
· 1 race and sex discrimination complaint
· 1 race and retaliation
· 1 sexual orientation and disability complaint
· 1 marital status and sex
Total Number of Complaints = 40
The majority of complaints alleged discrimination in employment (24) while the remaining
complaints alleged discrimination in public accommodation (13) and housing (3).
Seven housing discrimination complaints were filed by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
and sent to the ICRC for investigation.
Complaint Resolution In Fiscal Year 1999
· I removal to State agency per Complainant's request
· 3 successful mediations
· 14 administrative closures
· I probable cause
· 8 no probable cause decisions.
· 2 Right to Sue Letters
· 1 pre-determination settlement
Total Resolutions = 30
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Seminar on discrimination at the University of Iowa School of Social Work.
· Presuming HUD certifies the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance as substantially equivalent to
the Fair Housing Amendments Act, the Human Rights Commission will hire a housing specialist
to investigate complaints regarding housing discrimination.
· Housing Discrimination Public Forum with speaker Jan Alderton from the Cedar Rapids Civil
Rights Commission is scheduled for September 22, 1999.
· Increased outreach on housing discrimination.
· Commissioners will attend a training session at Iowa State Civil Rights Commission in Des
Moines, Iowa.
· Advertisements will continue to be placed in the Daily lowan and other newspapers to alert the
public that housing discrimination is against the law.
· Annual Human Rights Breakfast will be held on October 28, 1999, at 7:30 a.m. The keynote
speaker for this event is Diane Finnerty, Diversity Resources Coordinator, Office of Affirmative
Action, The University of Iowa.
· Participate in projects celebrating diversity with the Iowa City/Coralville Diverse-Cities Team.
· Continue to offer forums to educate public on discrimination issues. Include other agencies in
planning of some of the larger public educational forums.
· Public speaking engagements on relevant human rights issues will continue.
· Address the Iowa Civil Rights Commission regarding the issue of adding sexual orientation to the
Civil Rights Act.
· Continued involvement with the Hate Act Rapid Response Team.
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Continued involvement in joint projects with The University of Iowa and the UNA - Iowa
Division.
IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEMBERS
Diane Martin, Chair
Jan Warren, Co-Chair
Joan Jehle
Mary Larew
Charlie Major
Jane Nelson-Kuhn
Janice Simmons-Welburn
Rick Spooner
Mettie Thomopulos
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PARKS AND RECREATZON COIvlM ZSSZON
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends and reviews policies, rules, regulations,
ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and cultural functions of
the City, and makes such reports to the City Council as the Commission deems in the public
interest. The Commission also exercises broad responsibility for the development of parks,
recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City, including the creation and
appointment of advisory groups to make studies.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Received copies of regular monthly reports from the Parks and Forestry, Recreation and
Cemetery Divisions, providing the Commission with valuable insight into the daily operation of
each division.
· Received periodic reports from the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation.
· Received monthIV reports from the Director on the progress of all ongoing projects,
construction, etc.
· Conducted annual tour of parks and facilities.
· Recommended City Council approves Recreation Division Fees and Charges proposed for FY00
and tentative proposals for FY01-02.
· Reviewed PIN grant applications submitted for 1999.
· Recommended City Council accept according to the Neighborhood Open Space ordinance open
space in the Riverview Place Apartments Addition; Pepperwood Addition, Part 12; Windsor
Ridge, Part 13; and calculated and reserved open space requirement for Country Club Estates,
First Addition.
· Recommended City Council accept according to the Neighborhood Open Space ordinance fees in
lieu of land in the Green Mountain Meadow Addition; Silvercrest Development; and Scott
Boulevard East, Part 3.
· Supported the Riverside Theatre's proposal to construct a permanent stage in lower City Park.
· Approved the Boys Baseball's proposal to construct a press box at City Park.
· Recommended pursuit of land in the Lake Calvin development to complete a trail in an adequate
manner to connect to the planned regional north/south trail and the remainder of the required
land to be contiguous to the proposed South Sycamore Regional Greenspace Project trail.
· Continued active pursuit of land in the Miller/Orchard neighborhood.
· Recommended investigation the acquisition and development of parkland in conjunction with the
Benton Street project to improve the aesthetics of the neighborhood, consistent with the goals
of the Neighborhood Open Space Plan.
· Supported submission of an application for CDBG funds to purchase one-half of the Braverman
property in the Miller/Orchard area, with a commitment that funds would be used to purchase
the remaining one-half and to develop the land into a neighborhood park.
· Reviewed and prioritized the department's proposed Capital Improvement Projects for FY2000-
2002.
· Recommended preservation of bike lanes from the top of Benton Street hill westward for safety
concerns and for access to the Willow Creek trail and the Rohret Road bike lanes.
· Reviewed proposed City Council Rules Committee's city-wide board and commission absence
policy and voted to retain the commission's current absence policy as written in the Parks and
Recreation Commission bylaws.
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· Completion of the Mercer Park Aquatic Center expansion - the ScanIon Gymnasium, with the
grand opening on May 22, 1999
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Completion of a master Hickory Hill Park trail plan.
· Continue to investigate completing an Iowa City Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
· Continue interaction with City Council and periodically schedule joint meetings regarding issues
facing the Commission and Department.
· Continue efforts to improve the Commission's contact with the public.
· Continue and enhance activities of the Parks and Recreation Foundation.
· Continue the development of the soccer complex to address soccer needs for all age groups.
· Continue commitment to and development of trail system.
· Determine improvements that can be made to parks with small amounts of money.
· Explore and strengthen relationships with the School District and Neighborhood Associations.
· Investigate potential locations for proposed Skateboard Park.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Matt Pacha, Chairperson
Rex Pruess, Vice-Chairperson
Toni Cilek
Barbara Endel
Craig Gustaveson
Bruce Maurer
Allen Stroh
Kathy Wallace
Ross Wilburn
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as the Zoning Commission of the City. Direct surveys and studies to be conducted and maps,
plans, or plats to be made related to the City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations.
Recommend amendments and supplements to the City Council for the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Chapter and Subdivision Regulations. Make recommendations to the City Council on development
proposals, such as planned developments, subdivisions, street vacations and annexations.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
During FY99, the Planning and Zoning Commission held 24 formal meetings and 18 informal
meetings. During the period of July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, the Commission made the following
recommendations to the City Council:
Rezonings: 10 Recommendations for Approval
4000 square foot property at 114 Wright Street from CC-2 to PRM
22 acres in Summit Street Historic District from RS-8 to RS-5
10 acres in Village Green (Wellington Condominiums) from RS-5 to OPDH-5
21.53 acres in the southwest quadrant of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road
(Silvercrest) from RS~5, County A1 and CH to OPDH-12
· 21.26 acres east of Naples Avenue (WB Development) C1-1 to OSA-CI-1
· 5.55 acres at 4776 American Legion Road S.E. (Knights of Columbus) from CP-1 to RR-1
· 7.46 acres at the east terminus of Court Street from RS-8 to OPDH-8
· 8.08 acres at the western terminus of Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway Lane (Southpointe)
from RS-8 to OPDH-8
· 4.45 acres including the Court Street right-of-way east of Scott Boulevard from County RS to
RS-5 and P
· 14.91 acres east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from RS-8, RM-12 and County RS to
OPDH-8 (8.36 acres), RS-5 (5.43 acres) and RM-12 (1.12 acres)
Rezonings: 4 Recommendations for Denial
· 9.27 acres south of Taft Speedway, west of Dubuque Street (Riverview Place) from RS-5 to
OSA-8
· 61.96 acres south of Whispering Meadows Drive (Saddlebrook) from RS-8 to RFBH
· .2 acres at 703 Benton Court (Oaknoll) from RS-8 to RM-44
· 2.78 acres at the northeast corner of Duck Creek Drive and Rohret Road (Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship) from RS-5 to OSA-5
Landmark Designation: I Recommendation for Denial
· Harmon Building at 2 S. Linn Street
Subdivisions: 6 Recommendations for Preliminary Plat Approval
· Country Club Estates, a 10.82 acre, 21-1ot residential subdivision at the west terminus of
Phoenix Drive
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· Village Green, Parts XVI and XVII, a 30.85 acre, 4-lot residential subdivision at Wellington Drive
and Village Road
· Silvercrest, a 21.53 acre, 4-lot subdivision at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and
American Legion Road
· ABCO 1st Addition, a resubdivision of a portion of W.B. Development, an 8.81 acre, 5-lot
commercial subdivision at the intersection of Naples Avenue and Sierra Court
· Scott Boulevard East, Part 3, a 3-lot 9.46 acre residential subdivision located east of Scott
Boulevard at Washington Street
· South Point Addition, Part 7, an 8.08 acre, 40-lot residential subdivision located at the western
terminus of Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway Lane
Subdivisions: 6 Recommendations for Final Plat Approval
· Green Mountain Meadow, a 6.53 acre, 15-lot residential subdivision between Green Mountain
Drive and Rochester Avenue
· Windsor Ridge, Part IX, a 20.33 acre, 46-1ot residential subdivision in the RS-5 zone located
north of Arlington Drive and Barrington Road
· Village Green, Part 16, a 30.85 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision at Wellington Drive
· Boyd's Fashionable Acres, an 11.51 acre, 16-1ot residential subdivision on the south side of
Rochester Avenue, east of Post Road, and west of Mount Vernon Road
· Country Club Estates First Addition, a 10.4-acre, 20-lot residential subdivision at the west
terminus of Phoenix Drive
· Hollywood Manor Part 6, an 8.32 acre, 24-1ot residential subdivision on the west side of
Sycamore Street, south of Burns Avenue
Subdivisions: 3 Recommendations for combined Preliminary/Final Plat Approval
· Resubdivision of Walden Hills, Lot 53, an 8.33, 4-lot residential subdivision located at the
northwest corner of Rohret Road and Shannon Drive
· Resubdivision of Lots 3-6 of W.B. Development, an 8.33 acre, 8-lot commercial subdivision on
the south side of Escort Lane
· Silvercrest, a 20.87 acre, 5-lot residential amended subdivision at the southeast quadrant of
Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road
Vacations: 4 Recommendations for Approval
· Madison Street right-of-way south of Prentiss Street
· Des Moines Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street
· 20-foot wide alley south of Prentiss Street and west of Capitol Street
· 1 O-foot right-of-way west of 1033 E. Washington Street
Annexations: 4 Recommendations for Approval
· 19.81 acres at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest)
· 5.55 acres at 4776 American Legion Road S.E. (Knights of Columbus)
· 10.30 acres on the east side of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street
· 4.45 acres east of Scott Boulevard (Court Street right-of-way)
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Fringe Area Rezonings: 4 Recommendations for Approval
· 49.4 acres at 4265 Oakcrest Hill Road S.E. from RS, A2, and CH to CH-F (Johnson County
Fairgrounds)
· 10.00 acres on the west side of Landon Avenue north of Highway 1 West from A1 to RS-10
· 22.69 acres at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Highway I West and Landon
Avenue S.W. from RS-10 to RS-5
· 2.68 acres adjacent to 1244 Devon Drive NE from RS to A1
Fringe Area Rezonings: 3 Recommendations for Denial
· 15.0 acres along the south side of Interstate 80 west of its interchange with Herbert Hoover
Highway from A1 to CP-2
· 20.4 acres located at 4820 American Legion Road from A1 to RS-10
· 1 acre at 3005 Highway 1 NE from A1 to C-AG
Fringe Area Subdivisions: 4 Recommendations for Preliminary Plat Approval
· Prairie Meadows, Part 2, a 16-acre, 7-lot residential subdivision at 2140 Prairie du Chien Road
· Kennedy Subdivision, a 40.2 acre, 4-lot residential subdivision at 3762 Osage Street S.W.
· Westcott Heights, Part 2, a 24.99 acre, 4-lot residential subdivision at the west end of Westcott
Drive and Rose Bluff Circle
· Crestview, a 22.69 acre, 3-lot residential subdivision at Landon Avenue S.W. north of Highway
1
Fringe Area Subdivisions: 2 Recommendations for Final Plat Approval
· Prairie Meadows, Part 2, a 16.52 acre, 7-lot residential subdivision on the east and south side of
Prairie du Chien Road, north of its intersection with Linder Road
· Crestview Third Addition, a 22.69 acre, 3-lot residential subdivision at the northwest quadrant
of Landon Avenue and Highway 1
Fringe Area Subdivisions: 2 Recommendations for combined Preliminary/Final Plat Approval
· Milder Meadows, a 43.4 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision at 4872 American Legion Road
· Donohoe Fifth Subdivision, an 8.55 acre, 2-lot commercial subdivision on the south side of
Highway I at Landon Avenue
Text Amendments: 6 Recommendations for Approval
· To amend City Code subsection 14-4B pertaining to Board of Adjustment notice requirements
and incorporation of Board procedures into the Zoning Chapter
· To amend Section 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards, regarding
lighting standards
· To amend Zoning Chapter subsection 14-6N-IJ2T pertaining to parking requirements for
restaurants
· To amend the CN-1 zone to allow drive-through pharmacies by special exception and to limit the
number of drive-through lanes permitted for a financial institution
· To amend the requirements for freestanding signs
· To amend the Zoning Chapter pertaining to the regulation of adult businesses
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Text Amendments: I Recommendation for Denial
· To amend Zoning Chapter subsection 14-6N-1C regarding off-street parking on a separate lot in
a different zone
Comprehensive Plan: I Recommendation for Approval
· Northeast District Plan
Other
· Approval of Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan
· Approval of a 28E agreement between Iowa City and Coralville regarding future annexations and
extraterritorial review of subdivisions
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
·
Review Zoning and Subdivision Codes (including street widths) for compatibility with the
Comprehensive Plan and Community Housing Forum Report.
· Review existing tree regulations, especially for parking lots that exceed the minimum required
parking spaces.
· Consider zoning requirements for schools and other institutions.
· Review parking requirements for fraternities and sororities.
· Consider amending the CC-2 zone to permit hotels/motels.
· Review parking requirements for housing for the elderly.
· South Central District Plan
· North District Plan
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Lea Supple, Chair
Ann Bovbjerg, Vice Chair
Dean Shannon, Secretary
Dick Gibson
Benjamin Chait
Pam Ehrhardt
Marilyn Schintler
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POLZCE CZTZZENS REVZEW BOARD
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Police Citizens Review Board (PCBB) was created by Ordinance No. 97-3792 of the City of
Iowa City on July 15, 1997 (amended by Ordinance No 99-3877 on April 28, 1999 and by
Ordinance No. 99-3891 on July 13, 1999).
The Board was established to assure that investigations into claims of police misconduct are
conducted in a manner which is fair, thorough and accurate, and to assist the Police Chief, the City
Manager, and the City Council in evaluating the overall performance of the Police Department by
reviewing the Police Department's investigations into complaints and issuing a public report of each
investigation to the City Council. The Board periodically reviews the Iowa City Police Department
(ICPD) policies, procedures and practices and makes recommendations for change; it also
recommends ways for the ICPD to improve community relations and be more responsive to
community needs. The Board is also required to maintain a central registry of complaints and to
provide an annual report setting forth the numbers, types and disposition of complaints of police
misconduct.
The Board has a responsibility to assure the citizens of Iowa City that the ICPD's performance is in
keeping with community standards bV seeking and accepting comment, opinion and advice, and
holding periodic community forums to gather public input and to inform the public. To achieve
these purposes, the Board complies with Chapter 8 of the Iowa City Code, the Board's By-Laws and
its Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
COMPLAINTS
The Board received thirteen complaints in the reporting period covered by this report, nine in
calendar year 1998 and four to date in calendar year 1999. Public reports were issued on nine of
these complaints, one was dismissed as not timely filed, and three are now under review. Of the
nine complaints for which the Board completed its review, 28 allegations were listed on the citizen
complaint forms. All nine complaints contained more than one allegation. Of the 28 allegations
listed in the nine complaints for which Board reports have been released, 26 were not sustained and
two were sustained.
Comments and/or recommendations for improvement in police policy, procedure or conduct were
made in four of the Board's reports. The following is a synopsis of the Board's comments and
recommendations:
An officer was summoned to a situation that was complicated by cultural and language
differences. The Board recommended that officers receive further training in awareness of
cultural differences, and suggested that officers exercise more flexibility when responding to
clearly "non-standard" situations.
· The Board questioned the appropriateness of using plainclothes police officers in unmarked
vehicles for traffic stops.
· The Board suggested that the Chief make it clear that the use of profanity by officers while
acting in an official capacity is unprofessional conduct; that the Chief enhance training in
methods to de-escalate situations and to prevent escalation; and that the Chief reinforce efforts
to insure racial and cultural neutrality in all policies, practices and procedures.
· The Board concurred with the Chief's plan to provide formal counseling on public contact and
demeanor for an officer.
During the period covered in this report, the Board scheduled two name-clearing hearings. In both
cases, the officers waived their right to the hearing and did not attend.
The Board received no requests for mediation during the reporting period covered by this report.
Of the ten complaints this report addresses, eleven officers were named. One officer was cited in
four of these complaints; one officer was cited in two; the remaining officers were each cited once.
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OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM 10/1/98 TO 6/30/99
Worked with City staff and the City Council to make a revision to the PCRB By-Laws, allowing
community forums to be held in non-City buildings.
· Board members made a formal presentation to the City Council expressing concerns related to
its proposed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs} and ordinance revisions. One of the Board's
major concerns was that it continue to have access to information with which to track patterns
in complaints against officers, though not necessarily information that would identify individual
officers. Satisfactory resolution of this issue and other matters were ultimately reached and are
reflected in the ordinance amendments passed on April 28, 1999 and July 13, 1999, and in the
changes approved for the SOPs.
· Redesigned and simplified the complaint form to collect only essential information.
· Initiated development of an information "card" to accompany both the PC~tB complaint form and
the Police Department complaint form. This card should help complainants choose which form
to complete and, thereby, to designate the process by which their complaints will be handled.
· Developed form letters and procedures for addressing untimely filed complaints.
· Standardized the content of routine Board correspondence.
· Held two community forums during the reporting period covered by this report:
1. Approximately 60 people, including a number of Iowa City police officers, artended the
forum at the Newman Center on December 1, 1998. Discussion and comments focused on
concerns of university students.
2. The Police Chief made a presentation at the forum held at the Broadway neighborhood
Center on April 28, 1999. The Board heard comments from neighborhood young people,
landlords, and other citizens, mainly about neighborhood concerns.
Issues raised at community forums help determine the direction of Board activities and are
addressed in its long-term goals.
· Upon the resignation of the Board's legal counsel, hired new independent counsel to furnish
legal advice and guidance.
· Ordinance 99-3877 amended three sections of the City Code:
1. 8-8-3 D & E extends the time complainants have for filing PCRB complaints from 60 to 90
days of the alleged misconduct.
2. 8-8-6 E extends the time that the Chief's Report to the Board must be completed from 30
days to 90 calendar days after a complaint is filed.
3. 8-8-9 B.6 extends the time for the Board to submit its report to the City Council from 30
days to 45 days of receipt of the Chief's Report.
BOARD CONCERNS, ISSUES
The Board concerns and issues include:
· Continuing to monitor and address issues related to race-based traffic stops and other race-
based (profiling) issues in policing. Closely monitoring the results of the Iowa City Police
Department's new policy on collection of information on race for all traffic stops.
· Completing the information "card" to be distributed with complaint forms (both ICPD and PCRB)
and specifying uniform procedures for its distribution.
· Continuing to address concerns with limits on the authority of the PCRB and with the deferential
standard of review in the complaint process.
· Continuing to work on specific areas of concern with respect to department policies,
procedures, and practices - for example, interview techniques.
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· Continuing to address concerns about limits on Board access to information needed to do a
thorough review of the Chief's reports. Exploring alternative ways of obtaining the information
we need to execute fair and balanced reviews.
PCRB GOALS FOR YEAR 2000
· Continue to investigate complaints and issue public reports to the City Council
· Continue systematic review of Police Department policies, procedures and practices, to include
the use of force
· Continue to hold community forums
· Continue to streamline board procedures
· Decide whether to affiliate with national boards and associations
· Establish a baseline of information to analyze different types of reports
· Conduct new Board member briefings
· Visit the Police Academy at Camp Dodge
· Provide information aimed at improving officers understanding of the Board's function and
educating the public about the PCRB
· Address the perception of discriminatory enforcement
· Community relations
BOARD MEMBERS
Leah Cohen, Chair
John Watson, Vice Chair
Patricia Farrant
Paul Hoffey
Margaret Raymond - resigned, effective June 1, 1999
John Stratton - appointed June 29, 1999
(A more detailed report was submitted to the City Council on July 27, 1999.|
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PUBLZC ART ADVZSORY COM MZTTEE
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Public Art Advisory Committee was formed in 1997 after the City Council established the Iowa
City Public Art program initiated by the Arts/Business Partnership of the Iowa City Area Chamber of
Commerce. The first meeting of the Committee was in 1998. The Committee is comprised of
seven members who represent art professionals, the general community, and City departments
engaged in projects in which public art may be incorporated. The Committee was charged with
developing the Iowa City Public Art Program, including by-laws for the Committee and procedures
for the commissioning, procuremerit, maintenance, and deaccessioning of public art.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Distribution of a Call to Artists for a water feature in the downtown pedestrian mall.
· Selection, through a public process, of an artist for the Downtown Water Feature called
Weatherdance.
· Development of a contract for commissioned work.
· Extended two Calls to Artists, one national and one to the state of Iowa, to purchase two
sculptures for sculpture pads in City Plaza; no responses were found acceptable. Decision to
redraft call.
· Development of draft Master Plan.
· Concept development of water features/art work for water plant site.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Complete construction and dedication of Weatherdance.
· Complete and send second Call for Sculptures on City Plaza.
· Install at least two sculptures on City Plaza.
· Commission art work for the water plant site.
· Develop a slide registry and artists' database.
· Adopt a master plan.
· Conceptualize and commission public art as part of the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kevin Hanick, Chairperson
Rick Fosse
Deborah Galbraith
Gary Nagle
Nancy Purington
Terry Trueblood
Emily Vermillion
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RZVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COM M'rSSZON
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission is charged with protecting, preserving and
restoring important environmental features of the community, including woodlands, wetlands,
waterways, and, especially, the Iowa River and its tributaries. Development of the Iowa River Corridor
Trail from the Coralville Reservoir to Napoleon Park is a primary focus of the Commission. The
Commission consists of eleven members, five from Iowa City, three from Johnson County, and one
each from the City of Coralville, The University of Iowa and the Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Commission.
While the Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council, it
is actively involved in implementing programs, projects and activities that achieve Commission goals.
Additionally, the Commission continues its efforts to create an awareness among all citizens of the
importance of the care and preservation of the Iowa River, its tributaries and the riverbank, as well as
the significance of the preservation and restoration of woodlands and wetlands in the Iowa City area.
Assisted in developing the Iowa City Creek Maintenance Program.
Completed a review of the flood plain management ordinance and developed riverbank
protection guidelines.
· Reviewed and updated the RNAC by-laws.
· Continued to support and advocate development of the Iowa River Corridor Trail and continued
to be involved with FIRST on river trail issues.
· Continued to send a representative to JCCOG's Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee.
· Completed a photo survey of Ralston Creek.
· Developed recommendations for a viable creek maintenance program.
· Participated in planning for the Iowa City Peninsula area.
· Reviewed development projects impacting the river front and natural areas.
· Developed ad-hoc committees for flood plain ordinance review, Arbor Day program, and other
special events.
· Co-sponsored an Arbor Day and Willow Creek Cleanup event.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Continue to participate in the planning for the Iowa City Peninsula area.
· Review the progress of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
· Continue input and long range visioning for the Creek Maintenance Program.
· Follow-up on the Flood Plain Management ordinance review.
· Continue to support and advocate development of the Iowa River Corridor Trail.
· Continue to involve FIRST on river trail issues.
· Sponsor annual Arbor Day event.
· Participate in a creek cleanup event.
· Continue to send a representative to JCCOG's Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee.
· Continue to review development projects impacting the river front and natural areas whenever
possible.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Develop ad hoc committees as needed.
· Develop an understanding of storm water management rule changes.
· Review the University of Iowa's river development projects.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Lynn Rose, Chair, Iowa City representative
David Thayer, Vice Chair, Coralville representative
Cortney Daniels, Iowa City representative
Jeff Gillitzer, Iowa City representative
Mark Graham, Iowa City representative
Vacant, Iowa City representative
Russell Bennett, Johnson County representative
Gretchen Grimm, Johnson County representative
Vacant, Johnson County representative
Larry Wilson, University of Iowa representative
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SENZOR CENTER COMMISSION
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Center Commission was established by the City Council and is composed of nine
members with three year terms which may be renewed once. Six Commission members are
appointed by the City Council and three by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The
following duties and powers are assigned to the Commission: serve in an advisory role to the
City Council and Board of Supervisors with regard to the needs of the Senior Center; make
recommendations with regard to policies and programs of the Senior Center; join staff and
other interested persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the
Senior Center; encourage full participation of senior citizens in Senior Center programs and
activities; ensure that the Senior Center is effectively integrated into the community and
cooperates with organizations with common goals in meeting the needs of senior citizens;
serve in an advocacy role with regard to the needs of senior citizens; and assist the City
Manager in the evaluation of personnel.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
· Endorsed implementation of two major capitol improvement projects. One involved the installation
of a fire sprinkler system and ceiling tile replacement throughout the building and the other
redecorating and refurnishing the lobby, mezzanine and Washington Street entrance areas of the
building.
· Approved renovation of the Washington Street entrance, installation of a voicemail system,
creation of a participant designed and created mural in the Center's fitness room, silent auctioning
of all woodshop equipment, and reorganization of the Third Age library.
· Authorized the use of Gift Fund money to purchase an acoustic piano for the Senior Center
Assembly Room.
· Participated in Senior Center Commission goal setting session facilitated by Geery Howe, M.A. of
Morning Star Associates.
· Recognized staff efforts in coordinating 874 volunteers who gave 46,545 hours of work in 22 on-
going volunteer programs.
· Encouraged Gift Fund donations and fundraising efforts including the annual quilt raffle and
Children's Holiday Bazaar, as well as the ongoing efforts of the Senior Center Quilting volunteers
and Dollar a Month Club donations.
· Began investigating the possibility of establishing a Senior Center endowment fund to support
programming.
· Endorsed improvement and expansion of Senior Center volunteer and program opportunities.
· Supported Senior Center participation in community activities, including the 1999 Community
Business Fair, which promoted recognition of the Center as a valuable downtown resource for
seniors and other members of Johnson County.
· Organized 1998 Volunteer Recognition program.
· Represented Senior Center participant interests throughout the planning stage of the Tower Place
and Parking facility.
· Advocated for convenient, safe parking for all Senior Center participants during the construction of
the Tower Place and Parking facility.
· Spearheaded an effort to acquire additional Senior Center programming space in the Tower Place
and Parking facility.
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Requested a skywalk connecting the Senior Center and Tower Place and Parking facility be
included in the design and construction of the Iowa Avenue ramp in order to provide Senior Center
participants with safe and convenient access to both buildings.
· Participated in a series of joint meeting with representatives from the City Council, Johnson
County Board of Supervisors and Senior Center staff to evaluate the efficacy and appropriateness
of the current 28E Agreement.
· Conducted a review of current and projected building space usage by the Senior Center and all in-
house agencies. In the process, Senior Center Commission representatives met with the directors
of Elderly Services Agency, Visiting Nurse Association and Senior Dining; representatives of the
Nutrition Advisory Board; and Tom Miskimen, Director of the Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
Commission members also visited several senior center/dining sites throughout the area. A
summary of their findings was submitted to the City Council, Johnson County Board of
Supervisors and in-house agency directors.
· Wrote monthly column reporting on Commission activities for Senior Center Post.
· Sent Commission representatives to monthly meetings of City Council, County Board of
Supervisors, and Council of Elders to provide Senior Center activity and program updates.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
Revise Senior Center and Commission Goals and commence efforts to implement them.
Support an effort to obtain senior center accreditation through the National Council on Aging.
Continue to support the construction of a skywalk connecting the Tower Place and Parking facility
to the Senior Center.
Continue to represent Senior Center participant parking needs during construction and opening of
Tower Place and Parking facility.
Continue to support development of classes, programs and volunteer opportunities that meet the
needs and concerns of Johnson County residents ages fifty-five or older.
Establish a Senior Center endowment fund to support Senior Center programming.
· Seek ways to enhance the ability of present staff members to serve our constituency and maintain
participation levels throughout the construction of the Tower Place and Parking facility.
· Ensure the Center is a strong community characterized by a spirit of open communication and
cooperation.
· Further facilitate open lines of communication between Senior Center Commission, staff, and
participants.
· Continue to support ongoing effort to maximize use of Senior Center space and promote
participant satisfaction while respecting historical significance of the building.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Terri Miller Chait, Chair
Larry Pugh, Vice-Chair (Johnson County representative)
M. Kathryn Wallace, Secretary (Johnson County representative)
Bebe Ballantyne
Jay Honohan
Joanne Hora (Johnson County representative)
William Kelly
Chevalier A. Monsanto
Deborah Schoenfelder
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TELECOMMUNZCATZONS COMMZSSZON
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iowa City Telecommunications Commission (ICTC) is a city commission comprised of five Iowa
City residents and is mandated to facilitate and regulate the smooth and effective development and
operation of the City's Broadband Telecommunications Network (BTN), the City's cable television
system, as well as advise on telecommunications-related matters. The Commission makes its
recommendations to City Council in matters pertaining to the BTN, resolves disputes about the
operation of the BTN, conducts periodic evaluations of the BTN operation, and in general facilitates
BTN use by the citizens of Iowa City, which includes the promotion and facilitation of the access
channels and community programming.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999
Facilitated bringing cable TV competition to Iowa City, by assisting in negotiating a franchise
with McLeod U.S.A.; helping to bring that franchise to a vote before the citizens, and then
continuing to negotiate with McLeod after McLeod expressed reservations with certain franchise
provisions and after a successful ballot vote.
· Overseeing review by the City of the merger between AT&T and TCI.
· Continued to oversee and facilitate challenges and issues regarding TCI's rate increases where
possible and appropriate.
· Oversaw the completion of TCI's cable TV plant rebuild in Iowa City.
· Facilitated the development of a Public Right Of Way (PROW) ordinance. The ICTC carries an
oversight, coordination, and educational role in the PROW ordinance.
Began the process and the collection of data for PATV's (Public Access Television's) four year
evaluation, including the Performance Assessment Criteria and goals as established per
contractual agreement with the City.
Continued oversight of the Community Television Service (CTS) Community Programming effort,
a new service offered through the Cable TV Division, which produces video programming for
nonprofit organizations. This continues to be very successful.
Continued overseeing the allocation of local programming fee (pass through) funds to benefit all
local access channels and providers. Funding recommendations are made by the Community
Television Group (CTG), a group representing all the access channels and the Senior Center.
Received progress reports from Public Access Channel 2, Government Access Channel 4,
Library Access Channel 10, and Educational Access Channel 11. The Community Television
Service's (CTS) Community Programmer, supervised and assisted by Government Channel 4,
produced a total of 105 programs for nonprofit community organizations for the last year,
including several Chamber of Commerce programs, several Foreign Relations Council programs,
and several Iowa City Downtown Association music programs. The Library Access Channel
produced a total of 198 programs, PSAs, and specials during the last year, with noteworthy
series being One of a Kind with Ellen Buchannan and Off the Shelf with Lolly Eggers. The
Educational Channel produced a total of 55 programs over the last year, consisting of ICCSD
Board Meetings, Student Performances, and DPO Strategy 2 Work sessions. PATV showed
1,269 new shows in the last year (locally and non-locally produced programs) and trained 143
new producers. The City's Cable TV Division Government Channel 4 produced 109 programs,
including Council meetings, and served 68 departments, divisions, and community organizations
with videotaping and some form of service such as equipment loans, set-up, or tape dubs. There
were a total of 20,186 calls to InfoVision which accessed a total of 59,138 categories.
Significant additions to InfoVision include the Nation Job Network database, the Citizen Guide to
City Services, and the Guide to Community Services in Johnson County. SCTV utilized 3,000
volunteer hours and produced 67 programs, including Mature Focus, Calendar, and the award-
winning series on Medicare Fraud.
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· Monitored the development of Channel 4's Avatar Project.
· Monitored the collection of the franchise fee from the grantee and made recommendations as to
how those funds should be spent.
· Reviewed subscriber complaints reported by the Cable TV Administrator. Over 125 complaints
were received and processed in the last year.
· Monitored developments in state legislature, the FCC, and the courts that were cable TV and
telecommunications related and could affect Iowa City.
PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000
· Continue to facilitate cable TV competition to Iowa City.
· Continue to oversee and facilitate City's efforts concerning McLeod USA, up to and including
funding, a possible new referendum, start-up, etc.
· Oversee and participate in the completion of the evaluation of PATV.
· Conduct a Triennial Review of TCI as stipulated in the cable ordinance and franchise.
· Assist in the development of a new contract with a nonprofit organization to provide public
access/community programming services to the Iowa City community.
· Continued oversight and facilitation of community programming services (CTS) and recommend
allocation of local programming fees (pass through) funds as well as franchise fee usage to
Council.
· Proceed with the rate regulation oversight and process according to FCC rules.
· Attend PATV meetings.
· Continued monitoring of the development of the Avatar Project.
· Oversee development & implementation of a telecommunications educational program.
· Continue to receive reports from the local access channels, the CTS, and the Senior Center.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Betty McKray, Chair
Cathy Weingeist, Vice Chair
Steve Hoch
James Pusack
Terry Smith
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
October 8, 1999
OCTOBER 11 WORK SESSION ITEMS
IP1
IP2
Memorandum from Council Member Vanderhoef: Iowa Avenue Streetscape
Project
Project Summary: Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project [Council packets only]
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Ira
IP4
Memorandum from Public Works Director: Schedule for Water and Wastewater
Facilities Construction
IP5
IP6
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: South
Central District Arterial Street/Runway 17~35
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Potential
Grants
IP7
IP8
IP9
Memorandum from City Clerk: "Rural Development Initiative"
Minutes: September 30 Joint Meeting
Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by
Month - Fiscal Years 99 and 00
IplO
IPll
IP12
IP13
IP14
Notice: Skate Park Meeting
Windsor Ridge Report - October 1999
Agendas: October 5 and 7 JC Board of Supervisors
Release: City Hall Day
Building Permit Information - September 1999
Invitation for Y2K Community Conversation on 10/14/99.
Information for City Hall Day - November 10.
Agendas for 10/12 and 10/13 meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
Agenda for the 10/14 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Information Packet
October 8, 1999
Page 2
Memo from CityManager regarding water resources.
Nemo from Code Enforcement Assistant and HIS Director re Ellen Sweet property
at 1219 OAkcrest Avenue
Press Release regarding closure of Northbound lane:of CLinton St.
Agenda for the Clean Air Town Meeting on October 28.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
10-08-99
IP1
DATE: October 8, 1999
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Dee Vanderhoef, Council Member
Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project
Effective immediately I will not participate in any deliberation, discussion, or vote
concerning the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project due to a conflict of interest.
project summary
Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project
Iowa City, Iowa
prepared for
CITY OF IOWA CITY
October 6, 1999
Brian Clark and Associates
500 East Locust
Fifth Floor, Teachout Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Shive-Hattery, Inc.
2834 Northgate Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
brian clark
~d associates
October 6, 1999
fifth floor, teachout bldg
500 east locust
s moines, ia 50309
515. 288. 4875
515,288. 8359
bca@bcadesign.corn
Mr. Rick Fosse
Engineering Division
City of Iowa City
410 East Washir~ton Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
RE: Project Summary - Iowa Avenue Streetscape
Dear Rick:
The following documents h'~ve been assembled to provide a concise document for City Council's
review. We will use this document as the guide for the preparation of construction documents.
As we have moved through the phases of the process, from Master Plan to Design Development
and soon to Construction Documents, our goal has been to provide the City with a design that
meets the Design Objectives set forth in the Master Plan and is economically feasible. We believe
that with the help of the committees and public we have provided the City with that design.
Please distribute the attached ,copie.s to the City Council for review prior to the City-Council work
session October 11, 1999. We look forward to moving into the Construction Documents phase of
the project.
Respectfully submitted,
brian clark and associ s
Brian Clark, ASLA
Senior Partner
Chris Della Vedova, ASLA
Partner
Enclosures
Copy: Phil Larson, Shive-Hattery
Karin Franklin, Iowa City Planning
Robert Brooks, University of Iowa
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Table of Contents
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5.
Project Summary
Site Elements
Cost Opinion
Schedule
Appendix
· Site Plan Design Graphic
· 100 Block
· 200 Block
· 300 Block
· Phasing Drawing
· Master Plan Boards
contents
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shive-Hattery, Inc.
1. Project Summary
Background
In July 1997, the process of improving the Iowa Avenue corridor from Clinton to Gilbert Streets
began with the Master Plan process. The Master Plan process was guided by a Core
Committee and public input to establish a series of design goals and objectives that lead to
the following Master Plan recommendations.
To achieve these objectives, the Master Plan addresses parking and circulation, site
furnishings, planting,s, view corridors, building entries, and underground utilities. A brief
summary of the initiatives recommended in the Master Plan follows:
To achieve a more respectful view to the Old Capitol, and to provide broader
pedestrian avenues, the Master Plan proposes centering two lanes of vehicular traffic
on axis with the Old Capitol. This will establish a direct visual and spatial connection
between campus and the City,
The realigned vehicular traffic will be flanked with angled parking stalls, keeping
vehicular speeds at a minimum. This combined with wider pedestrian avenues,
creates a framework for local businesses to potentially expand economic
opportunities outdoors, into their 'front yards'.
To achieve recognizable organization of the corridor, the Master Plan proposes
establishing a rhythm of site furnishings and street trees. The furnishings (lights,
benches, trash receptacles) shall be black, as to not draw attention away from the
shops and restaurants. The street trees will be finely textured, overstory deciduous
plants of Honeylocust, visually connecting the corridor to existing Honeylocust
plantings on the Pentacrest.
The Master Plan views Iowa Avenue as the fabric that knits Iowa City to the
University. Consequently, the proposed street paving pattern represents this woven
effect. Brick or concrete pavers are proposed to provide texture and pay homage to
this historic boulevard.
The Master Plan recommends streetscape implementation in phases and should be
developed in conjunction with a parking facility on the north side of downtown. The
sequence for Master Plan implementation will be crucial since the initial
improvements will establish the vision and provide the impetus for completion.
With the proposed Master Plan design, improving accessibility for persons with
disabilities can be achieved. Wider pedestrian corridors and 'front yard zones'
provide the framework for accessible solutions to building access.
In July 1999, the team of Brian Clark and Associates and Shive-Hattery, Inc. was selected to
continue the process by further developing the plans that came out of the Master Plan
process and ultimately completing construction documents. The team has worked with City
staff, University staff, and used additional public input to refine the recommended Master
Plan and site elements to best provide the City, University and local businesses with a
dynamic urban space everyone can be proud of.
summary
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Project Description
Project Area
The Iowa Avenue Streetscape plan project area consists of the City owned right of way from
Clinton Street to Gilbert Street including the intersections of Clinton, Dubuque and Linn
Streets at Iowa Avenue. The project area is approximately 120' wide by 1300' long or
156,000 SF (3.58 acres). The project area is bordered on the north side by University of Iowa
property and by local businesses and the new City parking ramp on the south.
Existing Conditions
As the corridor exists today, the typical 120' width of the corridor is filled by a cross-section of
various sidewalk widths, ranging from 20' to 4' and a 100' street and parking section that
utilizes angled parking down each side and the middle of the corridor. There are 261 existing
parking stalls and 2 dedicated loading zones; one on the south side of the entire 100 block
and one at the west end of the south side of the 200 block.
Project Scope
Removals
It is the Design Team's intent to remove the entire surl:ace paving, existing cobra head lights
and parking meter bases in the project area and start with a clean slate. Items to be
salvaged, refurbished and reused would include traffic signals and parking meters.
Paving
The plans call for concrete pavers set on an asphalt setting bed over a 6" concrete base in
the 100 block of Iowa Avenue and the intersections with Clinton Street, Dubuque Street and
Linn Street. Other street paving will be 8" P.C.C. The sidewalks will be 4" thick P.C.C. with a
colored P.C.C. band to help establish business 'front yards' and pedestrian ways. See
attached graphics for patterns.
Utilities
The plan calls for new storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water lines to be installed as part of
this project. The Bear Creek storm sewer and tie over of sanitary line currently utilizing that
storm sewer are part of this project.
Electrical
The plan calls for new light fixtures in the corridor to light both the street and the pedestrian
areas. Also included will be electrical outlets at tree locations. The transformers currently
located in the center of the 100 block of Iowa Avenue will be relocated. The east transformer
will move to the north side of the street and the west transformer will move to the south side
of the street.
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Parking/Loading
Once constructed, there will be 108 surface stalls in the three block area, This results in a
net loss of 153 surface stalls. However, with the addition of the 520 public stalls proposed in
the new parking ramp, there is a net gain of 367 stalls for public use. The following is a
breakdown of the site parking on a block by block basis:
Total Existing Parking 261 stalls
100 Block 84 stalls
200 Block 87 stalls
300 Block 90 stalls *
*Note: These parking numbers were taken before construction began on the parking ramp.
Total Proposed Parking 108 stalls
100 Block 38 stalls **
200 Block 36 stalls **
300 Block 34 stalls
** Note: The 100 and 200 Blocks also include a dedicated loading zone, which will become
parking stalls after 5:00 p.m. This adds six stalls to the total.
Grading
It is the Design Team's intent to grade the corridor to eliminate as many steps into businesses
as possible, with the most improvement occurring in the 100 block.
Phasing
Construction of the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Improvements will occur over the course of two
years, 2000 and 2001. Construction will be broken into phases to facilitate as much
pedestrian, vehicular, and delivery access as possible. Listed below, you will find a general
breakdown of preliminary construction phasing. See appendix for graphic schedule and
phasing diagram.
Phase 1 - This portion of the streetscape, constructed from Spring 2000 through Fall of 2000,
includes work on the 300 block of Iowa Avenue. The extents are generally from the western
edge of the GilberlVIowa Ave. intersection west to the western edge of the Linn/Iowa Ave.
intersection.
Phase la: This first phase of the 2000 construction season includes work done on
the northern 2/3 (approx.) of the 300 block of Iowa Avenue. The extents are
generally from the western edge of the Gilbert/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the
eastern edge of the Linn/Iowa Ave. intersection; and the University property line
south to the construction limits of the new parking ramp.
Phase lb: The second phase of the 2000 construction season will not begin until
work on the parking ramp has concluded. The extents are generally from the western
edge of the Gilbert/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the western edge of the Linn/Iowa
Ave. intersection; and the construction limits of the new parking ramp south to the
face of the newly constructed parking ramp, Phase lb includes work done in the
intersection of Linn Street and Iowa Avenue.
Phase 2 - This portion of the streetscape, constructed from early Spring 2001 through early
Winter 2001, includes work on the 200 and 100 blocks of Iowa Avenue. The extents are
generally from the western edge of the Linn/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the eastern edge
of the Pentacrest grounds.
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Phase 2a: The first phase of the 2001 construction season includes work done on
the northern 1//2 (approx.) of the 200 block of Iowa Avenue. The extents are
generally from the western edge of the Linn/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the
eastern edge of the Dubuque/Iowa Ave. intersection; and from the University
property line south to the centerline of Iowa Avenue. Note 2a: Parking will not be
removed from the 200 or 100 block until public parking is available in the new
parking ramp.
Phase 2b: The second phase of the 2001 construction season includes work done on
the southern 1/2 (approx.) of the 200 block of Iowa Avenue. The extents are
generally from the western edge of the Linn/Iowa Ave. Intersection west to the
eastern edge of the Dubuque/Iowa Ave. intersection, and from the centerline of Iowa
Avenue south to the face of the existing businesses. (See Note 2a above).
Phase 2c: The third phase of the 200~. construction season includes work done to
the northern 1/2 (approx.) of the 100 block of Iowa Avenue. The extents are
generally from the western edge of the Dubuque/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the
eastern edge of the Clinton/Iowa Ave. intersection; and from the University property
line south to the centerline of Iowa Avenue. (See Note 2a above).
Phase 2d: The fourth phase of the 2001 construction season includes work done to
the intersections at Dubuque Street and Iowa Avenue, and Clinton and Iowa Avenues.
The extents are generally from the eastern edge of the Dubuque/Iowa Ave.
intersection west to the western edge of the Dubuque/Iowa Ave. intersection; and
from the eastern edge of the Clinton/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the eastern edge
of the Pentacrest grounds. Work on both intersections will be bounded by the
northern and southern edges of Iowa Avenue.
Phase 2e: The final phase of the 2001 construction season includes work done to
the southern 1/2 (approx.) of the 100 block of Iowa Avenue. The extents are
generally from the western edge of the Dubuque/Iowa Ave. intersection west to the
eastern edge of the Clinton/Iowa Ave. intersection; and from the centerline of Iowa
Avenue south to the face of the existing businesses. (See Note 2a above).
The phasing breakdown listed above, while still preliminary, is the general schedule that will
be followed for this streetscape project. More investigation will be necessary to evaluate the
existing circulation and delivery patterns so that the construction of this project will have as
little impact as possible on the daily routine of all that use this corridor.
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shive-Hattery, Inc.
2. Site Elements
· Bench
· Trash Receptacle
· Ash Urn
· Light
· Light Mounting
· Pole Base
· Kiosk
· Tree Grate
· Bike Rack
· Tree
· Colored Concrete
· Concrete Pavers
· Typical Street Section
elements
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DESCRIPTION: 6' Scarborou~;h Bench with back.
Horizontal strap seat.
MANUFACTURER: Landscapeforms
CONTACT: Stacy Ernst
MODEL: #SC3005-BS-72
CONTACT NUMBER: :I--800--437-4737
COLOR: Color to match existing downtown furniture.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 27
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DESCRIPTION: ScarborouBh vertical strap trash receptacle.
Side-openinS unit with ash pan option.
MANUFACTURER: Landscapeforms
CONTACT: Stacy Ernst
MODEL: #SC5002-24-40
CONTACT NUMBED. 1-8n0-437-4737
COl OR: Color to match existin~ downt. own fL~rrl iture.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 27
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DESCRIPTION: Napoleon Weather-Protected Ash Urn
MANUFACTURER: Landscapeforms
CONTACT: Stacy Ernst
MODEL: #NP6OOS-EA. embedded ash urn.
CONTACT NUMBER: :L-800-437-4737
COLOR: Color to match existinpj downtown site furniture.
NUMBER OF ITEMS:
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DESCRIPTION: Bell light fixture with a custom globe.
MANUFACTURER: Architectural Area Lighting
CONTACT: Chris Gingery
MODEL: #SL BBL22 with custom ~;Iobe.
CONTACT NUMBER: 515-965-8773
COLOR: Color to match existing downtown
fu rn itu re.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 30
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DESCRIPTION: Light mounting arms and pole.
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MANUFACTURER: Architectural Area Lighting
CONTACT: Chris Gingery
MODEL: Modified model #SCAI-2
CONTACT NUMBER: 515-965-8773
COLOR: Color to match existing
downtown fu rn itu re.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 30
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DESCRIPTION: Sawn-face light pole base.
MANUFACTURER:
CONTACT:
MODEL:
CONTACT NUMBER:
COLOR: Iowa Buff.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 30
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MANUFACTURER:
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MODEL: Unit to match existing downtown kiosks.
CONTACT NUMBER:
COLOR: Colors to match existing downtown kiosks.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 2
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STREET TREE AS SF~C.i=iFD
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DESCRIPTION: Pre-cast Concrete Tree Grate.
MANUFACTURER: Dura Art Stone.
CONTACT: Deborah Moore
MODEL: Modified unit based on type
4 TGS-85-4' square.
COLOR: Scofield French Gray to match colored
concrete banding in sidewalk.
CONTACT NUMBER: (909) 350-9000
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 473
Brian Clark & Associates - Shive-Hattery, Inc.
DESCRIPTION: Bicycle Rack
MANUFACTURER: Cora Products.
CONTACT: Stephen Shadley
MODEL: Expo 'W' Series.
CONTACT NUMBER: 2_-800 35z-8624
GOLOR; Color to match e,×.istinod downtown furnishin,Ss.
NUMBER OF ITEMS: ~,2
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'vIANUFACTURER: L.M. Scofield Conapan!/
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NUMBER OF ITEMS:
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MANUFACTURER: BorBert Products. Inc.
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CONTACT NUMBER: ~_-800-622-4952
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NUMBER OF ITEMS:
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MANUFACTURER:
MODEL:
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3. Cost Opinion
Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project
October 6, .1.999
Phase 1 - 300 Block
Phase 2 - 200 Block
Phase 3 - 100 Block
Beer Creek Storm Sewer
Total Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
$ 765,000
875,800
1,494,000
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$ 3,335,000
cost
Brian Clark and Associates _ Shivs~Hattery, Inc.
4. Schedule
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· Site Plan Design Graphic
· 100 Block
· 200 Block
· 300 Block
· Phasing Drawing
· Master Plan Boards
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Date: October 4, 1999
To: Steve Arkins
From: Chuck Schmadeke
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
(
Schedule for Water and Wastewater Facilities Construction
The schedule for awarding the construction of the new water plant is mid December of this
year. The following City Council action is necessary to assure the December award:
October :~2, :~999
October :~9, 1999
December 7, 1999
December 7, 1999
Set public hearing
Hold public hearing and authorize receipt of bids
Receive bids
Award contract. Public Works will recommend award only
if sufficient time is available to examine the bid and check
contractor qualifications. A special meeting may be
necessary to award contract.
The schedule for awarding the construction of additional wastewater treatment facilities at the
south plant is as follows:
November 9, :L999
November 23, 1999
February 10, 2000
Set public hearing
Hold public hearing and authorize receipt of bids
Receive bids. Award contract at first regularly scheduled
Council meeting after receipt of bids.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
September 30, 1999
Towa City Planning and Zoning Co m, iss' ~4k~":~
ct y 17/35
At the September 16, 1999, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, members of the
Airport Commission raised questions about the recommended arterial street route for
the South Central District in relation to Runway 17/35. The arterial street study and the
draft South Central District Plan relied on the adopted Airport Master Plan, which
projects that Runway 17/35 will close between the years 2005 and 2010. The Airport
Commission has indicated that it would prefer to keep the runway open indefinitely,
assuming the Commission has funds to maintain it. The Airport Commission will be
reconsidering its position relative to the runway at an upcoming meeting. The final
decision regarding the continued use of the runway will be made jointly by both the
Airport Commission and the City Council.
City staff continues to support the incorporation of the recommended arterial street
route into the plan. There are many questions as to the financial and political feasibility
of keeping Runway 17/35 open indefinitely, while the economic and traffic circulation
benefits of extending the street as recommended are more evident. The language in
the draft plan does not obviate the continued use of the runway in the short-term:
"The construcbbn of the connecb~?g road across airport property to future
indusbT;~/ and corninertia/ office deve/opment of the property to the west
can on/y occur after the north-south runway (17/35)/s dosed. Unb7 that
c/osure occurs, the street cou/d be extended at/east part way to the east
from Dane Road and a short way west from R/vers/de Dr/ve."
Staff recommends that the South Central District Plan be adopted with no changes to
the language pertaining to the arterial street location on airport property.
Airport Commission
Airport Manager
City Coundl
City Manager
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Re:
Potential Grants
The staff of Public Works and Planning .have been working with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, the City of Coralville, and the University of Iowa on grant opportunities
through the Water Resources Development Act Section 206 to acquire funding for
portions of the Peninsula Park, the Waterworks Park and the Iowa River Power Dam
project. The federal funds may be used for projects that include habitat restoration and
affect general water quality improvement.
The project under consideration is a collaborative project with the City of Coralville and
the University that is likely to address the Iowa River Corridor from the Butler Bridge to
the Burlington Street dam. Components of the collaborative project could include prairie,
woodland, and wetland restoration, and construction of wetlands in the parks,
construction of fishways at the Iowa Power dam and the Burlington Street dam,
restoration of the floodway and floodplain in the Coralville Brownfields project near
Edgewater Park, and restoration of the wetlands in lower Finkbine near Highway 6. This
project would be sought under Section 206 and has a 65/35 federal/non-federal split for
funding.
The first step in the process is for the Corps to undertake a study resulting in a
Preliminary Restoration Plan (PRP). This plan contains enough information to enable
the Corps and the local funding sources to decide whether a commitment should be
made to the project to the extent that a feasibility study should be pursued. The PRP
phase is funded by the Corps and will take approximately six months from the time they
begin. The Corps anticipates beginning the work this month. The PRP will contain an
estimate of the cost of the project, enabling us to determine whether it is financially
feasible for us to participate. The local match (35%) may come from cash, work-in-kind,
or property acquistion. When the PRP is completed, the Corps will expect a
commitment from the local agencies to the non-federal funding. The collaborative
project will also require a 28E Agreement between the two cities and the University at
the time the Councils and the University decide to proceed.
We will keep you apprised of progress on these proposals as it occurs.
Cc
Rick Fosse
Terry Trueblood
RNAC
Kelly Hayworth, City of Coralville
Larry Wilson, Univ. of Iowa
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
I10-08-99
IP7
DATE: October 8, 1999
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk
"Rural Development Initiative"
Coralville will be hosting the Iowa State University report on Thursday evening, October
21, with a tentative start time of 6:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars. More
information will follow closer to the meeting date.
FAX Cc:
Kelly Hayworth, City of Coralville
Jonathon Jordahl, Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Gene Mohling, Johnson County Cooperative Extension
JOINT MEETING
JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CITY OF CORALVILLE
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
PROCTOR & GAMBLE ROOM, SCANLON GYM, IOWA CITY
Government bodies were represented by the following:
City of Coralville: Fausett, Schnake, Jacoby, Herwig, Weihe
City of North Liberty: Ron Bandy
City of Iowa City: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, O'Donnell, Norton
Johnson Co. Board of Supervisors: Jordahl, Lehman, Stutsman, Duffy, Thompson
Iowa City School Board: Wallace, Goodlaxon, Schultz, Jackson
Tape recorded:
99-96, Both Sides; 99-97, Side 1.
Mayor Lehman called the meeting to order at 4:1 0PM.
DISCUSSION TO SET A DATE FOR IOWA STATE PRESENTATION ON RURAL
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Mayor Lehman began by stating that the county extension office had contacted him indicating
that they had done some work relative to Iowa City, Coralville and the County. The meeting will
deal with urban sprawl. It was decided that the first date of choice will be October 21 in the
evening and the second date of choice is October 28.
JUVENILE JUSTICE CRIME PREVENTION GRANT
Jim Swaim of United Action for Youth spoke regarding the youth crime prevention program
offered throughout the county. The program is in its fifth year with the intent of the program
being to reduce juvenile delinquency in the county. The key participant of the program is the
Board of Supervisors; which through a grant provides $200,000 of state funds. The project for
the coming year will cost $515,000. The other entities involved in funding the project are the
Iowa City Community School District, the City of Iowa City, the police departments and area law
enforcement agencies, the county attorney, Juvenile Court office of the 6th Judicial District, the
Decatorization Project for Johnson County, the United Way and Council of Governments. The
six private non-profit organizations providing funding are Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Mayor's
Youth Employment Program, MECCA, the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, United
Actions For Youth and Youth Home (a division of Four Oaks).
Swaim explained that the focus of the program, a top-rated program in the country, is to engage
kids after school and on the weekends. The primary age groups being work with are 13-15
years of age; with 460 being served last year. Swaim noted that the National Office of Juvenile
Justice has published information stating that most juvenile crime occurs between the hours of
3-8PM. The program attempts to keep kids engaged with their peers and other significant adults
in the community during these time periods at various sites in the community.
Swaim stated that the $200,000 grant that has been received is likely going to end June 30,
2000. He said that the Board of Supervisors is likely going to be the entity that will pick up the
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September 30, 1999
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funding source. He noted the state legislation is possibly going to revitalize the program to
continue it. However, it is unlikely that this project will receive the $200,000 because other
communities do want to participate in the program.
The issue being addressed by government agencies is the question of their fair share in the
program; however the Board of Supervisors seems willing to proceed with the program. It is his
hope that other agencies will follow suit. Swaim did acknowledge that the school has contributed
approximately $176,000. Of that they only get about $34 from the grant.
Swaim also explained that he has been doing this work since 1973. In 1975 Iowa got $1.5m for
juvenile delinquency programs from the federal government. Now $700,000 is received.
Although the federal government talks about providing funding there are not significant
resources provided.
Mayor Lehman suggested that letters be written to the legislators, as they are receptive to
letters from constituents. He also said there are legislative sessions that are held in
communities during legislative session on Saturdays.
Thompson said that she believes that the seed money has been given to Iowa City and that the
legislature will be looking for more assistance from cities and counties when they provide funds
since other communities are looking for funds as well.
Vanderhoef interjected that City Hall Day will be held on November 10th in Council Chambers.
All local legislators will be invited to this forum and all issues may be brought to the table.
DINGLEBERRY QUARRY IMPACT ON RAPID CREEK ROAD
The school board raised the question to the county regarding the amount of traffic that will be on
the road when the quarry is working in full force. Duffy explained based on a past court case in
this issue the county cannot mandate what roads the quarry uses.
Jordahl explained that as result of past public meetings calcium chloride dust control is being
used on Wapsie Avenue from the eastern entrance of the quarry north to Morris Road. In the
short term the gravel trucks are expected to travel east and north to meet gravel road
maintenance. Once getting to the better quality rock the travel will then shift more to the west.
The Board of Supervisors hopes that another road may be obtained through private negotiations
to change the travel route. The Board does not intend to condemn property to create a new road
for this purpose. There is an annual review of roads in the county. The road currently is a
travelable county road; however it will need to be looked at in the future.
FRINGE AREA COMMITTEE UPDATE
Mayor Lehman noted that on October 6, 1999, there would be a meeting with members from the
Board of Supervisors and City Council and staff to review the Fringe Area Agreement. The
current one expires at the end of December of this year.
BUS SERVICE TO CHATHAM OAKS
Thompson brought up the issue that there are folks who are at the facility who would be able to
utilize the bus service. Thompson would like to see bus service extended to Chatham Oaks.
She indicated that there are twenty potential riders.
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September 30, 1999
Page 3
Lehman stated that there currently are two trips to West High School. Vanderhoef inquired if
there would be funding assistance available, as it is always a concern. Lehman said he would
talk to Parking and Transit Director Fowler regarding the service.
DEVELOPING OUTLYING SENIOR CENTER/DINING OPTIONS IN NORTH LIBERTY AND
CORALVILLE
Jordahl inquired about the development of senior dining centers in outlying areas. He wanted to
encourage the idea of linking services that would allow for meals to be served for seniors as
well as offering intergenerational services.
It is being explored in Coralville with Sherri Proud heading the effort. The Church of Latter Days
Saints is a site that is being looked at and the bus service runs close to the site.
Norton then suggested that the Veterans Administration might have a kitchen area available to
prepare meals.
Bandy then stated that North Liberty is very interested in the concept. He said that developing
the intergenerational ideas has great potential and he would like to see it happen.
Jordahl indicated that Lone Tree has such a program. In Tiffin senior citizens go into the schools
on Fridays and dine there.
UPDATE FROM CORALVILLE ON THE CORAL RIDGE MALL TIF
Kelly Hayworth spoke indicating that the maximum scheduled bond payments for the project
that are currently outstanding would be paid off in the fiscal year 2005, based on the
accelerated values. Originally the estimate was $50-80M; however the county assessor set it at
$1.6M. The bond actually goes until 2013; but there are provisions to pay them off early.
Mayor Fausett pointed out that there are some projects that TIF money may utilize and this may
cause a delay in the early payment. There are projects that the City of Coralville may be
involved in where they would expect joint sharing of expense. If this does not happen then TIF
funds would need to be used to support the project.
SHARED TECHNOLOGY
Jordahl began by stating that there has been dialog in the past regarding the possibility of
sharing expenses related to the processing of payroll and software expenses. In the recent
times software has been the issue. Since software in so expensive Jordahl indicated that it
might be prudent to link together as a 28E entity and make the purchases.
Steve Atkins explained that the cost of $1M would cover a comprehensive program to meet the
financial needs of the city. In purchasing this package the speed and available information
would increase greatly. He said that if a service would be shared an agreement would need to
be reached that would outline the services provided.
Herwig then mentioned that the East Central Iowa Council of Governments are currently
reviewing the state of the art software that is available on GIS. A project has been approved to
gather information on what is available. This information will be available to the different
governmental bodies.
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September 30, 1999
Page 4
Atkins stated that he would like to see some formal correspondence from the county or other
cities making a request for assistance in this area.
It was agreed that the information services staff of the various entities would meet to discuss the
related issues. The City of Iowa City information services staff will coordinate the meeting.
SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE ON 965
Lehman began by stating a committee was formed in April on the improvement of the 965 and
Mormon Trek corridors.
Weihe and Vanderhoef were both on a committee that met before the local option sales tax was
voted on. Weihe explained that Mormon Trek was determined to be the priority at that time.
Jeff Davidson stated that the JCCOG met and it was reiterated that Mormon Trek; which is a
joint project involving Coralviile, Iowa City and the university; would be the priority. Once that
was completed the 965 project would again be looked at involving Iowa City, Coralville and the
county. Funding decisions will be made by JCCOG within the next sixth months and if an
agreement is reached the reconstruction of Mormon Trek could be completed within the next
two years. Davidson stated that the reality of the defeat of the local option sales tax did push
these projects back.
Herwig suggested that since the county is not involved in the Mormon Trek project perhaps it
could spearhead the 965 project.
O'Donnell stated that committees do meet and discuss the 965 issue as there are safety issues.
Vanderhoef said that it was taken out of the Capital Improvement Plan and maybe it needs to be
re-addressed.
Duffy then brought up the issue of re-doing the bridge on Greencastle Road. Re-doing the
bridge would alleviate some of the traffic congestion on 965.
It was agreed that all entities should discuss 965 when discussing their Five Year Plans and
then the issue will be re-addressed at a future joint meeting.
SCHEDULE MEETING
It was agreed that the City of Coralville would host the next meeting. Tiffin will be invited to the
next meeting. The date will be determined at a later date.
Submitted by City of Iowa City.
clerldmin/jointg-30-99.doc
Date: 1 -Oct-99
Treasury Division Memorandum
To:
From:
City Manager and City Council
Dianna Furman~;~"~/v~
Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month - Fiscal Years' 99 and ' 00
Month
Water Sewer
Refuse Total Accounts
Recyling Water Sewer on Discount Water Sewer
Discounts Discounts Program Discount Tax Discount Discount
Refuse Recycling
Discount Discount Total Discounts
FY99
Jul 109 59 168 431.88 21.61 433.10
Aug 115 59 174 612.42 30.70 614.16
Sept 120 62 182 631.89 31.67 633.68
Oct 117 57 174 654.90 32.80 656.76
Nov 119 62 181 633.66 31.72 635.45
Dec 117 65 182 649.59 32.52 651.43
Jan 124 66 190 651.36 32.74 653.20
Feb 134 67 201 700.92 35.12 702.90
Mar 138 73 211 725.70 36.44 727.75
Apr 141 73 214 762.87 38.36 765.03
May 144 76 220 768.18 38.60 770.35
Jun 144 76 220 796.50 39.90 798.77
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
970.90 310.80 2,916.87
Totals 1522 795 2317 $8,019.87 $402.18 $8,042.58
$9,702.28 $3,105.90 $29,272.81
FY 00
Jul 120 63 183 * 614.19 30.81 615,93
Aug 124 66 190 754.99 37.95 725.30
Sept 130 75 205 600.33 30.29 576.72
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0
Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 0
TotaIs 374 204 578 $1,969.51 $99.05 $1,917.95
* Renewal for verification of eligibility status were sent April, 1999 and due back in Treasury June 30, 1999.
Customers who did not respond were removed from the discount program in July.
cc: Kevin O'Malley
744.57 238.35
738.00 252.00
498.15 170.10
$1,980.72
2243.85
2508.24
1875.59
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$660.45 $6,627.68 B
UTILDIS.XLS10/1/998:47 AM
October 6, 1999
NOTICE OF MEETING
Contact: Terry Trueblood 356-5110
The first public meeting for planning the City's permanent skate park is
scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Procter
and Gamble Room at ScanIon Gymnasium (Mercer Park).
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WINDSOR RIDGE REPORT
Volume VI October. 1999
1999 Activities
Lots of people need to be thanked for their involvement in Windsor Ridge activities. Here is a short
synopsis of planned activities that have taken place so far in 1999:
Clean-Up Day. May 8 was the start of W.R. 's fair weather happenings. Steve and Patty Yeater, Joe and
Dawn Wegman, George and Pat Herbert, and Todd and Cindy Chancllee opened up their garages, greeted
homeowners with coffee, juice and donuts. They handed out garbage sacks and the volunteers were off to
pick up Wash. Everyone worked in designated areas. 'It took less than two hours to spill up the
neighborhood. The committee for Clean-Up Day was Carol. Casey and Colleen Menczer. Thanks to these
people and to all those who volunteered. Great Job!
Planling Day was May 22. Many volunteers enhanced the two W.R. entrances. The Spirea bushes at
Arlington entrance were dug up and new plantings were put in their place. The Spirea was not wasted,
however, as many volunteers dug up, ~ hauled them away and transplanted them in other areas of W.[
Barrington's entrance was cleaned up and new red geraniums were planted with fresh mulch around thenk
The work took a few hours, and it was hot, but it looks beautiful. Volunteers were: John and Jo Watson,
Rita Johnson, Jane VanLoh, Ken, Nancy, and Annie Nelson, Doug Hempel, John and Sarah Slaveus, Dave,
Maggie, and Nate Winegarden, and others. Jason Loughran picked up trash and took care of the sprinlder
system. Jo Watson and Rita Johnson watered the geraniums all summer. Thank you everyone for
volunteering.
1999 Directory. With the help of the Marcia Klingaman, from the City, Marcia Belcher and Rita Johnson,
the newest directory was created, printed and distributed. Marcia Belcher worked very diligently on
creating it. This is a difficult task, as Windsor is growing so fast. The ramover of new homeowners changes
constantly, so the creation of new directories each year becomes even more difficult. Perhaps this would
have to be the final year for it. If you have any suggestions for next year, contact the Board. Thank you
again to all the above mentioned people.
Picnic. Lots of fun took place on the lawn of Coventry Court on August 8. You just can't beat yununy
potluck food and ice cream to top it off. It was a great chance for new homeowners to get acquainted. The
children had a great time as well. Once again, here's a special thanks to everyone on the Social Committee.
Golf Tournament. The 2nd Annual Couples Golf Tournament was scheduled for October 3~d, but then was
cancelled because of lack of participants. The committee decided that next year it would be better to
schedule it at an earlier time.
Social Committee. Thank you Jenni Bockenstedt for chairing this committee, and to all those who
volunteered under your guidance.
The Windsor Ridge Homeowners Association Board would like to take this time to thank everyone for
volunteering your hard work so far in 1999. We also appreciate your quick concerns and immediate
responses regarding the rezoning of Part 12 and Part 13. Your soui-searching and time spent efforts did not
go unnoticed. Thank you for your dedication to our community, and showing your support of one another.
DID YOU KNOW? The City of Iowa City also needs to be thanked for the printing and mailing of our
newsletters. Marcia Klingaman, the Neighborhood Service Coordinator, has been very helprid in keeping
in touch with the W.R. Board and homeowners regarding information from the City. ff you want to get
involved with neighborhood needs, you can phone Marcia at 356-5237, or e-mail at
Marcia_Klmgaman~;iowa-city.org. Thanks Marcia!
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CITY NEWS ......... -
Windsor Ridee Rezonine Activities:
The Iowa City Council has completed review of
two rezoning requests for parcels within the
Windsor Ridge subdivision~
Pan 12- Rezoning of approximately 7.46
acres from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) and the
approval of a preliminm70PDH Plan for 72
residential dwelling units located at the east
terminus of Court Street. The approval was
given subject to a condition that would lhnit
full development of the property until
Arlington is connected to Court Street.
Pan 13 - A Rezoning request of
approximately 7.72 acres from Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-8), and approving a pre'hminary
OPDH Plan for 24 townhouse-style dwelling
units located at the northeast comer of
Barrington Road and Huntington Drive.
This approval was given subject to
conditions that require the extension and
connection of both Huntington, and Court to
provide direct access from property to Court
Street, and that the open space be developed
into a Town Square Park before more than
50% of the units are constructed.
Both the OPDH plans require a final staff review
before building permits can be issued. This is a
final step in ensuring all technical information
has been provided. Little change occurred to the
approved preliminary site plan.
ff you have any questions about these mews,
please contact Scott Kugler, City of Iowa City
Associate Planner at 356-5243.
City of Iowa City Leaf Pickup 1999
The Streets Division of the Iowa City
Department of Public Works will again offer leaf
pickup service this fall. The cooperation of the
residents of I.C. is imperative to success of leaf
collection. The leaves should be raked into the
Parkway area (between the sidewalk and curb),
but no farther than five feet back from the curb.
ff the leaves are placed more than five feet back
from the curb, the vacuum equipment cannot
reach them without damaging the parkway area.
So do not rake leaves into the street. The
machines will not pick up brush and garden
refuse. *Please note: When the City crews are
scheduled to be in your area on consecutive days
(Nov. 12 and 13, for example), this means the
crews will be in your neighborhood one of the
two days, but not both. Have your leaves ready
the first day of the.consecutive days for pickup.
Parked vehicles also cause problems for the leaf
pickup crews. Where parking is limited to
alternate days, leaf pickup will occur on the side
of the street without parking. Leaf burning is
banned by City Ordinance. For further
information, contact the Streets Division, 356-
5181. Dates for Windsor Ridge leaf pickup are
Oct. 27, 28, and Nov. 9, 10, 22, & 23.
Iowa Census 2000. Let's all be
counted.
Why is it important to participate in the Census?
Census 2000 is the biggest fundmiser your
community will hold in the next ten years. The
results of Census 2000 will determine funding
for federal and state programs in your
community until the year 2011. The Census
determines political representation for your
residents in city wards, supervisor districts,
school board director districts, the Iowa
legislature, and the U.S. Congress until 2012. A
complete and accurate Census is essential ff you
want your community to receive its fair share of
funding and political representation. Failure to
count a single lowan means the loss of funding
to the community and reduces the commumty's
political voice. The Census Bureau will hold
workshops to help people fill out survey forms,
which will be offered in over 54 languages.
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DEVELOPER NEWS...
Gary Watts -
1999 Lot Sales. 40 lots have been sold
this year either to local custom
homebuilders or private parties. There
have been roughly 29 new homes built
in Windsor Ridge this year featuring a
wide variety of home types that have
blended in to the area very nicely.
Congratulations to those that have built
homes, and a job well done.
Part 9 Lots. There are 25 lots left in part
9 out of a total of 46 lots developed. Lot
prices are from $46,500 to $58,000 and
there are a number of walkout lots still
available. These lots are featured on
Huntington Drive and Sheffield Place.
Thank You Builders
We would like to welcome and thank the
following builders who are making a
commitment to building in Windsor
Ridge by starting spec homes. These
homes are for sale at the time they are
started and provide a great selection of
designs and finish for prospective new
homeowners. These top local builders
will build homes that are a great addition
to Windsor Ridge:
· B&H Builders
· Glenn Weimer Const.
· Smith Moreland Properties
· McCreedy - Taylor Const.
· Signature Building, Inc.
· BDC Construction, Inc.
· Boyd Crosby Const., Inc.
· Johnson Builders
Thanks to the City of Iowa City
A special thanks goes to the City of Iowa
City for taking over the maintenance of
Taft Avenue that is adjacent to Windsor
Ridge. Upon taking this responsibility
they gave that section of roadway a
"Chip and Seal" finish.
Coming Soon.t
Parts 10 and 11
Dirt will be moved this fall for new lots
in Windsor Ridge. This will include the
connection of Arlington to Court Street
and will provide for a pond addition at
the new entry way to Windsor Ridge.
Paving Arlington to Court Street should
take place in the springtime of 2000.
Neighborhood Meeting.
There will be a neighborhood meeting
for anyone interested in the development
plans for the area north of Court Street.
Meet with the developer on Wednesday,
October 13, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. at the 1~t
Avenue Club, (located at 1550 South 1~
Avenue, in Iowa City). If you should
happened to be interested in a personal
appointment to view the sketches of the
proposed Part 10 and 11, Gary Watts
will be happy to meet with you. Just call
him at Lepic Kroeger Realtors. 351-
8811.
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Johnson County
~IOWA l~
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2na Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa CiW, Iowa 52240
October 5, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of September 30th
3. Business from the County Engineer
a) Discussion/action needed re: issues involving the proposed construction
to Highway # 1 by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), north
of Iowa City. Lee Ben field, Transportation Planner for IDOT, will
attend.
b) Other
4. Business from Leo Baier, Director of Commission of Veteran Affairs re:
Guidelines for the Johnson County Commission of Veteran Affairs.
discussion/action needed
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5. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion/action needed re: buyout of properties in the floodway.
b) Discussion/action needed re: letter to Iowa City, Coralville, North
Liberty, and the Iowa City Community School District suggesting that
we ask our Information Services staffs to arrange a meeting to discuss
together the possibilities of joint acquisition of software for financial
software,. payroll processing and Geographical Information Systems
(GIS).
e) Discussion/action needed re: letter to the City Development Board
regarding voluntary annexations of TilTre.
d) Minutes received
1. Space Needs Committee for July 23, 1999 and August 20, 1999
2. East Central Iowa Employment and Traimng Consortium for
August 26, 1999
Johnson 'County Task Force on Aging for September 16, 1999
e) Reports
f) Other
6. Work Session re: monthly
discussion/action needed
7. Discussion from the public'
8. Recess
report/update on Strategic Planning.
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Johnson Count)'
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2rid' FlOor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
October 7, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal minutes of September 30th
4. Action re: p ayroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
1. County Recorder' s monthly reports of fees collected.
c) Other
6. Business from the County Attorney
a) Other
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Agenda 10-7-99
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7. Business from the Board of Supervisors
Discussion/action re: buyout of properties in the floodway.
Discussion/action re: Johnson County Emergency Management Hazard
Mitigation Project 1230-52-01.
Discussion/action re: Guidelines for the Johnson County Commission
of Veteran Affairs.
Discussion/action re: ~-~ letter to the City Development Board regarding
a)
b)
c)
d)
voluntary annexations of Tiffin.
e) Discussion/action re: Proclamation
Month.
f) Discussion/action re: Proclamation
Month.
g) Other
Adjourn to infot:mai maleling
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
for Mental Illness Awareness
for Breast Cancer Awareness
Reports and inquiries frgm the County Xitomey
Inquiries and reportsfr0m the public
Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors
Other
Announcements
9. Adjournment,,
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10-08-9~I~li
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IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Council Member Dee Vanderhoef
356-5041 or 351-6872
"CITY OFFICIALS SCORE LEGISLATORS ON LOCAL PRIORITIES"
City Hall Day provides the forum for city officials and legislators to talkface-to-face
Cities across Iowa have designated Wednesday, November 10, as City Hall Day. On this day state
legislators are invited to meet informally with city officials in each of Iowa's 50 senate districts to discuss
issues of importance to city government. The public is encouraged to attend.
The event will take place in our district on Wednesday, November 10, at 7:00 P.M. in Iowa City Council
Chambers, 410 East Washington Street.
Both Senators and Representatives within this senate district have been invited to meet with city officials.
Among the issues sure to be discussed are land use issues and deregulation of the electricity industry.
Other issues of local importance will also be brought to the table.
Begun in 1997 as a new tradition of advocacy, City Hall Day provides a forum for cities and lawmakers
to come together to share ideas and city perspective. The annual event has gone far to foster cooperation
and understanding between state and local officials on issues that impact cities. For more information
contact Council Member Dee Vanderhoef or Andrea Fogue, assistant director of governmental affairs,
Iowa League of Cities, at (515) 244-7282.
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Department of Housing and Inspection Services 410 Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa' 52240
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
September 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
Page: 1
Date: 10/01/99
From: 09/01/99
To..: 09/30/99
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 0722 JOHN STAMLER 358 LEXINGTON AVE
SFD ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE ADDITION
ADD RSF 2 0 $ 54796
BLD99-0642 CARLA HOLTZ
ADDITION TO SFD
930 FAIRCHILD ST ADD RSF 0 0 $ 36750
BLD99-0664 JONATHON THULL 909 S 7TH AVE ADD RSF
18'x 20' GREATROOM ADDITION TO REAR OF EXISTING HOUSE ON CRAWL SPACE.
1 0 $ 20000
BLD99-0691 DI~jWE BOYD 916 SCOTT PARK DR ADD RSF 0 0 $ 20000
POOL FOR SFD
BLD99 0690 RON STRAUSS 254 BLACK SPRINGS CIR
DECK ADDITION TO SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 9700
BLD99 0694 JAMES F LUTH 1025 N SUMMIT ST ADD RSF
CONSTRUCT A THREE SEASON PORCH ABOVE EXISTING SINGLE STORY PORTION OF
HOUSE.
2 0 $ 9000
BLD99-0666 KAREN SHICKELL 827 DOVER ST
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
ADD RSF 2 0 $ 8800
BLD99-0723 SHIRO SHIMOSATO 225 GOULD ST ADD RSF 1 0 $
SFD ADDITION
8000
BLD99-0710 LINDA DYKSTRA 314 S LUCAS ST
DECK ADDITION TO SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 2500
BLD99-0356 KENNETH JACKSON 1218 YEWELL ST ADD RSF 1 0 $
WOOD DECK
2000
BLD99-0679 ROBERT MC COMAS 110 SHR_AHDER RD
4' CONTIbFJOUS CONCRETE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE GAP~AGE.
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 1000
BLD99 0662 THOMAS FAHLEN 1425 LAUREL ST ADD RSF 0 0 $ 350
WOOD DECK AT REAR OF EXISTING HOUSE.
ADD RSF permits: 12 $ 172896
BLD99 0735 CAMP PROPERTIES INC. 220 LAFAYETTE ST ALT MIX 2 0 $ 3500
INSTALL ONE HOUR RATED DOORS FROM LAUNDRY ROOMS TO CORRIDOR.
ALT MIX permits: 1 $ 3500
BLD99 0499 HODGE CONSTRUCTION 702 S GILBERT ST
CONYERT SPACE TO iAUNDRY MAT
ALT NON 0 0 $ 30000
Page: 2
Date: 10/01/99
From: 09/01/99
To..: 09/30/99
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
BLD99-0717 COLDWELL BANKER
INTERIOR REMODEL
86 STURGIS CORNER DR
ALT NON 1 0 $ 20000
BLD99 0699 SOUTHGATE
DEVELOPMENT
RETAIL SPACE
763 MORMON TREK BLVD
ALT NON 0 0 $ 16500
BLD99-0502 RON SCHIEFFER 1705 S 1ST AVE
REMODEL OFFICE SPACE TO ADULT DAY CARE
ALT NON 1 0 $ 10000
BLD99 0730 KATHLEEN RASH 114 S LIB lN ST ALT NON 1 0 $ 3500
REMODEL RETAIL SPACE.
ALT NON permits: 5 $ B0000
BLD99 0684 DAVID PATTON 1034 E BURLINGTON ST ALT RDF 0 0 $ 500
CONSTRUCT A DWELLING SEPARATION WALL AT ENTRY OF BUILDING.
ALT RDF permits: 1 $ 500
BLD99-0670 RICHARD WAYNE 332 ELLIS AVE ALT RMF 3 0 $ 7200
CHANGE FLAT TO PITCHED ROOF
ALT RMF permits: 1 $ 7200
BLD99 0551 THOMAS MITTMAN 810 N JOHNSON ST
kitchen and laundry remodel,
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 30000
BLD99-0727 SHAMI L MORSE 225 TEETERS CT
FINISH A FAMILY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 11200
BLD99 0659 NIELS JENSEN 231 LEXINGTON AVE ALT RSF
FINISH BASEMENT TO INCLUDE OFFICE/REC ROOM, BATH ROUGH-IN ONLY.
BLD99-0660 DAVID R WILSON 2901 WAYNE AVE ALT RSF
CONVERT A SCREEN PORCH TO A THREE SEASON PORCH. ADD STEPS TO GRADE.
BLD99 0725 SHEILA MCCARVILLE 954 WEEBER ST
INSTALL A NEW WINDOW IN EXISTING S.F.D.
0 0 $ 6700
BLD99-0696 STEFAN FOSTER 2501 POTOMAC DR
BEAUTY SALON IN SFD
0 0 $ 6500
BLD99-0653 COLLEGE TOWN 516 BOWERY ST
PARTNERS
CONVERT DUPLEX TO SINGLE FAMILY
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 2500
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 1500
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 1100
Page: 3
Date: 10/01/99
From: 09/01/99
To..: 09/30/99
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
BL099-0654 COLLEGE TOWN 510 BOWERY ST
PARTNERS
COhrVERT DUPLEX TO SINGLE FAMILY
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 1000
BLD99 0657 GREG ALLEN 724 E BURLINGTON ST ALT RSF
INSTALL NEW FURNACE, SHOWER, DRYWALL CEILING IN EXISTING BASEMENT.
0 0 $ 1000
BL099-0734 STEVE VAMDERWOUDE 730 N VAN BUREN ST ALT RSF 0 0 $ 1000
CONSTRUCT A DORMER ON EXISTING ROOF.
ALT RSF permits: 10 $ 62500
BL099-0689 CITY OF IOWA CITY 200 PARK RD
STAGE AND CONCESSION STAND
NEW NON 2 0 $ 300000
BL099-0736 MARC MOEN 212 S CLINTON ST
FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING
NEW NON 4 0 $ 150000
BL099-0718 MOOSE LODGE 1096 3151 HIGHWAY 6 EAST NEW NON 1 0 $ 8000
POLE SHED SHELTER
NEW NON permits: 3 $ 458000
BL099-0709 MARSHAL CHILDS 2224 MACBRIDE DR NEW OTH 0 0 $
ARBOR
1000
BL099-0688 JAMES WALKER 1811 DEFOREST AVE NEW OTH 0 0 $ 150
SATELLITE DISH FOR SFD
NEW OTH permits: 2 $ 1150
BL099-0728 BOB THOMPSON 1004 CHURCH ST
CONSTRUCT A DETACHED THREE CAR GARAGE AND A DECK.
BLD99 0687 RONALD J CALVERT 1322 2ND AVE
DETACHED GARAGE FOR SFD
BLD99 0661 MARLEE LOVETINSKY 833 S 7TM AVE
22'X 24' DETACHED GARAGE ON SHALLOW FTG,
BL099-0674 TOM DONRER 824 CAROLINE AVE
24'X 30' DETACHED GARAGE ON EXISTING GARAGE SLAB
BL099-0733 RICK KNEBEL 1920 H ST
TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE WITH 1/2 BATH.
NEW RAC 2 0 $ 20000
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 13928
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 9174
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 7678
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 7000
Page: 4
Date: 10/01/99
From: 09/01/99
To,.: 09/30/99
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTP~ACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. impr Use
BLD99-0658 KEITH C 0DLE 26 DUNUGGAN CT NEW RAC 0 0 $ 1200
GARDEN SHED AT REAR YARD
NEW P~AC permits: 6 $ 58980
BLD99-0685 PRIME VENTURESI LC 1425 RANIER DR
RDF WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGES
NEW RDF 1 2 $ 173446
BLD99 0692 PRIME VENTURES, LC 1620 RANIER DR NEW RDF
RANCH DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGES, WALK OUT BASEMENT.
1 2 $ 152208
BLD99-0629 EASTHILL DEVELOPMENT 2532 CATSKILL CT NEW RDF 2 2 $ 147659
DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGES.
NEW RDF permits: 3 6 $ 473313
BLD99 0678 JEFF CLARK 919 E BURLINGTON ST NEW RMF 2 6 $ 517290
NEW 6 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING.
NEW RMF permits: 1 6 $ 517290
BLD99-0672 RYAiq ABPas/{AM 105 KENNEDY PARKWAY
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 395000
BLD99-0682 RUPP BUILDING 330 BUTTERNUT LN
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 235412
BLD99-0706 GLENN WEIMER 4731 CA/qTERBURY CT
CONSTRUCTION, INC
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 230000
BLD99r0726 BRYAN CLEMENS 518 WOODRIDGE AVE
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE.
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 215024
BLD99 0731 SMITH-MORELAND 608 ARLINGTON DR NEW RSF
CONSTRUCTION
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED THREE CAR GARAGE/WALKrOUT BASEMENT, SCREEN PORCH.
BLD99 0714 SIGNATURE BUILDING 645 BARRINGTON RD
INC.
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
2 1 $ 195548
BLD99 0677 HOME BUILDER'S 1345 WILD PRAIRIE DR
ASSOCIATION
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 190000
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 153636
Page: 5
Date: 10/01/99
From: 09/01/99
To..: 09/30/99
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTP~ACTION OF BUILDING pERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99 0673 RICK WALTERS 4706 INVERNESS CT
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 145000
BLD99-0702 ROB MC CONNELL 1333 GOLDENROD DR
CONSTRUCTION
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GAP~AGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 126522
BLD99 0698 WALDEN WOODS 2811 IRVING AVE
ASSOCIATES II
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 125334
BLD99-0703 JEFF MILLER 1645 TEG DR
CONSTRUCTION
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 125195
BLD99-0704 WALDEN WOODS 2801 IRVING AVE
ASSOCIATES II
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 125051
BLD99-0705 WALDEN WOODS 2769 IRVING AVE
ASSOCIATES II
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 125051
BLD99-0700 MIKE ROBERTS 2718 IRVING AVE
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 124713
BLD99-0701 MIKE ROBERTS 2710 IRVING AVE
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 115348
BLD99-0668 AL THOMAE 1532 DICKENSON LN
CONSTRUCTION,LLC
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GAP~AGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 103276
BLD99-0712 IOWA CITY 735 WESTGATE ST
HOMEBUILDERS ASSOC.
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 94746
BLD99-0667 FRj~NTZ CONSTRUCTION 16 STANWYCK DR
CO., INC.
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 1 1 $ 92415
BLD99-0669 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 52 STANWYCK DR NEW RSF 1 1 $ 91638
CO. INC.
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF permits: 19 19 $ 3008909
Page: 6
Date: 10/01/99
From: 09/01/99
To..: 09/30/99
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTP~ACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD99-0715 PHIL LASkNSKY 216 WASHINGTON ST REP MIX 0 0 $ 12800
REPLACE EXISTING ROOF.
REP MIX permits: 1 $ 12800
BLD99 0680 UNITED STATES 1913 S RIVERSIDE DR
GOVERNMENT
INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF SYSTEM.
REP NON 0 0 $ 37290
BLD99-0681 PEARSON DRUG STORE 200 N LINN ST
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOF.
REP NON 0 0 $ 4737
BLD99-0557
REROOF
1937 KEOKUK ST REP NON 0 0 $ 4000
BLD99 0708 ROY YELDER 220 WASHINGTON ST
FLOOR REPAIR AND DRYWALL
REP NON 3 0 $ 4000
BLD99-0739 GILBERT STREET 319 S GILBERT ST
INVESTORS
DOOR REPLACEMENT ON COMMERCIAL
REP NON 1 0 $ 1850
BLD99-0683 MIKE KARR 312 MARKET ST REP NON 0 0 $ 1715
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOF.
REP NON permits: 6 $ 53592
BLD99-0663 SIGMA PHI EPSILON 702 N DUBUQUE ST REP PaMF 0 0 $ 1800
REPLACE BEDROOM WINDOWS
REP RMF permits: 1 $ 1800
BLD99 0643 STEVE VAlqDERWOUDE 730 N VAN BUREN ST
FIRE REPAIR TO S.F.D.
BLD99-0686 JAMES GALVIN 419 MAGOWAN AVE
MAKE REPAIRS TO EXISTING HOUSE FROM WATER DAMAGE.
BLD99 0711 JOE LUI
REROOF
REP RSF 0 0 $ 80000
BLD99 0675 PETER AULT
REPAIR FRONT PORCH
REP RSF 0 0 $ 31901
308 CHURCH ST REP RSF 0 0 $ 14000
710 BLOOMINGTON ST REP RSF 1 0 $ 1500
BLD99 0732 LLOYD J FREI 912 FAIRCHILD ST
REROOF EXISTING HOUSE ~ POSSIBLY REPLACE SHEATHING.
REP RSF 0 0 $ 1500
REP RSF permits: 5 $ 128901
TOTALS 31 $ 5041331
Leading the Way to Y2K!
City of Iowa City and
the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion
Invite You To Attend A Y2K Community Conversation
Date: October 14, 1999
Time: 7:00- 8:30
Location: West High Auditorium
2901 Melrose Ave.
It is important for residents of our community to learn how local service providers have been
working to solve the Year 2000 CY2K'') computer problems. By participating in our Y2K
Community Conversation, you will hear about local Y2K readiness efforts and get tips from
service providers about what to expect as we move into the Year 2000. This is also an opportunity
to raise any concerns you might have about the Y2K problem and have your questions answered by
area experts.
For More Information Call:
Carol Sweeting 356-5164
Public Information/Education
City of Iowa City
Or Visit: www.y2k.gov
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MAYOR, CITY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR, OR CLERK
ERNIE LEHMAN, MAYOR OF IOWA CITY
CITY HALL DAY
On behalf of the Iowa League of Cities, the city of Iowa City invites you to attend our annual
City Bali Day. The event is designed to give city officials and legislators the opportunity to visit
about issues of vital importance to cities. The event will take place Wednesday, November 10,
at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, 410 East Washington Street. Reception starting at 6:30 P.M.
Parking is available dime fly across the street in the Chauneey Swan Ramp.
Effective advocacy begins at home with you. As city officials you are battling on the front lines
every day talking with citizens and addressing their eoncems. You know better than anyone does
what issues impact your commtmity. Participating in City Hall Day on November 10 may be
the single most important opportunity you have for you to share your city perspective with
legislators. The League is asking you to be a voice for your city. Your ability to deliver the city
perspective to lawmakers is the most effective advocacy tool we have to ensure our cities remain
competitive and viable. Our strength is in our numbers and City Hall Day serves as a forum to
demonstrate that strength.
The enclosed information contains some of the priority issues that will be discussed during the
meeting and talking points on some of the key issues that will likely be raised during the 2000
legislative session. Help make City Ball Day the kickoff to a year-long advocacy effort. Please
contact us by November 5 at 356-5041 as to your availability. Please share this invitation with
your City Council.
On behalf of the Iowa League of Cities and Iowa City, thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
IOWA
LEAGUE
of CITIES
The Iowa League of Cities is in the final stages of developing legislative priorities for the
upcoming 2000 session. The following indicate priorities that have been identified by the
general membership and the League's policy committee, and voted on by the Board of
Directors. General membership will take the final vote on the priorities at the League' s
annual conference in October. At this point in the process, land use issues and electric
aleregulation have been identified as top priorities, with four following in no particular
order. These, as well as other local issues of importance are likely to be topics of
discussion at City Hall Day on November 10.
The League looks forward to working with you to address these issues in our efforts to
keep cities viable and competitive into the next millennium. Closer to the legislative
session you will receive additional information detailing how cities in your district will
be impacted by these priority issues for cities.
Top priorities:
Pursue legislation to establish pilot projects for comprehensive land
use planning to develop models that can be emulated statewide and
also direct the state to conduct a land use inventory.
Pursue legislation to protect the interests of consumers, cities, and
municipal utilities in an environment of deregulation of the electric
utility industry.
Additional Priorities:
· Pursue legislation to enhance Iowa's ability to fund large scale
community attractions through the establishment of a state/local
funding partnership of eligible projects.
Pursue legislation to minimize the dramatic loss of machinery and
equipment tax revenues for those communities most adversely affected
by the current reimbursement formula.
Pursue legislation to restore vacant or underused industrial sites to
productive use in order to create sustainable economic opportunities
and reduce blight.
Pursue legislation allowing an alternative means of publishing local
government notices.
P'esdent
Gecrge F MayDee
Mayor Boone
Presldente/ec!
David L Aidridge
Mayor, Newtcn
Past Pros;den,?
Ann Hutchinson
Mayor Be~tendorf
Executive Direc!or
Thomas G. Bredeweg
317 SIXTH AVENUE :-' SUITE 14OO o DES MOINES, IOWA 50309-4122
(515) 244-7282 a FAX (515) 244-O740 o E-MAIL: ialeague@netins.net
IOWA
2000
Legislative
Priorities
*These are DRAFT documents pending membership approval October 8, 1999.
Priority: Pursue legislation to establish pilot projects for comprehensive !and use
planning to develop models that can be emulated statewide and also
direct the state to conduct a land use inventory.
The topic of land use has received much attention over the past few years. Land use means
different things to different people. To some, land use equals annexation practices. To
others, it is the difficulty of meshing urban uses with rural. For others, it is preserving Iowa's
farmland. Actually, all of these components and many more are part of the land use equation.
Rather than attempting to enact policy that seeks to remedy perceived problems related to
narrow issues, a more holistic view should be taken.
The first step in developing meaningful land use policy is to evaluate current conditions in
the state. Gathering empirical evidence encourages an informed discussion rooted in actual
land use practices, rather than reacting to flash point situations with policies that do not
address the broader issues. The first step in gathering information is to build upon the work
of Iowa State University Extension's pilot land use inventory project. Selecting seven
counties in the state, ISU Extension researched several areas to provide an accurate overview
of land use. The inventory compiled data on conversions of agricultural property to non-
agricultural classification. This included every conversion regardless of whether it was for
commercial, residential or conservation purposes. The inventory also looked at the amount
of prime farmland (high corn suitability rating) that was converted compared to less optimum
land. The inventory provides a snapshot of Iowa's landscape and a sound basis from which
to determine appropriate land use goals. It should be completed in all 99 counties.
The second step is to take preventive measures that will reduce potential conflict.
Comprehensive joint planning between cities and counties is the mechanism to plan for
growth and achieve the best use of the land. Comprehensive planning is more than land use
planning; it includes planning for transportation, residential and recreational needs. Some
cities and counties are already attempting to control residential development by jointly
approving subdivision development outside the city limits. This represents recognition of the
need to control development, promote orderly growth and maximize land use.
The League proposes establishing a pilot planning initiative to provide cities and counties
with planning models that can eventually be applied statewide. To accomplish this task, the
state should invest through the Department of Economic Development's Community
Development program. This will send a message that the state wants to partner with local
government in being proactive in balancing the citizens' needs with preservation of our
natural resources.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to protect the interests of consumers, cities and
municipal utilities in an environment of deregulation of the electric utility
industry.
Over the 1998 interim, a group organized by investor-owned utilities and large industry
worked on comprehensive electric deregulation legislation. Although the bill was not
debated during the 1999 session, the group continues to work over the interim and will make
a strong bid to pass House File 740 (HF 740) in the 2000 legislative session.
The League opposes HF 740 in its current form. Although the group that drafted the
legislation represents a portion of the affected entities in Iowa, there is a large constituency of
consumers who did not have a voice in drafting the legislation. Iowa is a low rate state. On
average, only 16 states have lower rates than Iowa. There is concern that all consumers in
Iowa will not benefit from a deregulated environment.
As of April 15, 1999, 21 states have deregulated their electric industry either legislatively, or
by regulatory order. Much of the activity by states to deregulate has been driven by the
threat of federal action. That threat has been perpetuated by residents and businesses in high
cost states hoping competition will bring consumer costs down. However, in 1997 in the
states that had aleregulated, prices for electricity ranged 18 to 110 percent higher than
electricity prices in Iowa.
Additionally, research generated by the Office of Consumer Advocate indicates that Iowa's
electricity rates will increase in a competitive generation market. This research indicates that
electric deregulation in Iowa could cost Iowa consumers $114 million more annually in
higher electricity prices. The research further identifies that Iowa's residential and small
business consumers will most likely pay the majority of the $114 million in higher prices.
The League maintains that electric deregulation in Iowa is premature. Although there is a
gradual trend toward deregulation of the electricity industry, the question is: when will Iowa
benefit from deregulation? The League proposes pursuing legislation to address several
areas of concern that are not adequately addressed in HF 740. These concerns include rate
protection for residential and small business consumers, ability for municipal aggregation
and protection for municipal utilities.
Until we can clearly establish that consumers in Iowa will benefit from a competitive
environment, we must proceed with caution. Electricity is not merely a commodity, but an
essential need. The long-term effects on safety, reliability and affordability must be taken
into consideration before Iowa takes an irreversible step toward electric deregulation.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to enhance lowa's ability to fund large scale
community attractions through the establishment of a state/local funding
partnership of eligible projects.
Recognizing the importance of investing in cultural and entertainment opportunities in Iowa,
the 1999 General Assembly established the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) fund.
Response to the CAT program has been overwhelming. To date, 100 communities have
submitted 140 requests for project funding. These communities are vying for $25 million
dedicated by the General Assembly for community attractions.
The CAT initiative marks a great beginning in acknowledging the importance of quality of
life issues in Iowa's future economic viability. According to an Iowa poll conducted in
February 1999, a lack of recreational, cultural and entertainment attractions is the second
most frequently cited reason for Iowans' exodus from the state. This program not only
provides Iowa's communities with an opportunity to solidify a cultural identity, but also has
the impact of boosting the economy with an influx of tourism dollars. While Iowa will never
be able to offer 60 degree days in February, there has been a concerted effort to increase the
state's appeal to its citizens and others. Now is the time to capitalize on a good start by
enlarging the model.
A second funding mechanism for community attractions should be established. The second
fund should be much more expansive in scale and available for projects that could not be
completed at the local level without state aid. What types of projects should be funded
through such a program? While a new arena in Des Moines and a rainforest in Cedar Rapids
are often referenced as prototypes, this initiative encompasses a broader range of projects--
including projects that build on Iowa's heritage. For instance, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette
and Winneshiek counties want to develop a country heritage community, consisting of trails,
tours and other attractions. Burlington would like to reconstruct Iowa's first territorial
capitol. Other proposals include riverbank development and rebuilding historical structures.
The scope of these proposals require a state and local partnership to bring them to
conclusion. Iowans take pride in the quality of education that is offered in the state. They
rest easy at night, knowing they are safe in their homes. These are important quality of life
issues that differentiate Iowa from other states. However, the third component of the
equation is missing. Iowa must offer something extra to retain its citizens. Providing
cultural and recreational opportunities is a necessity, just as a safe environment is a necessity.
If Iowa is to thrive in the future, now is the time to adopt a vision that recognizes the
importance of investing in Iowa's communities with the establishment of a cultural and
recreational funding mechanism.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to minimize the dramatic loss of machinery and
equipment tax revenues for communities most adversely affected by the
current reimbursement formula.
M&E refers to machinery and equipment owned by industry, which, for tax purposes, is
classified as personal property. Examples of M&E include manufacturing equipment,
computers and virtually any capital equipment inside the shell of an industrial facility. Since
the 1980s, Iowa has assessed equal to 30 percent of the acquisition costs for M&E, including
installation. For example, if a computer is purchased and installed for $10,000, the assessed
value would be $3,000 for taxable purposes.
In 1995, the General Assembly eliminated the taxation of new machinery and equipment
(acquired after January 1, 1994) and took steps to phase out taxation of existing M&E. The
phase out on pre-1994 M&E was accomplished by a provision that lowered the percentage of
acquisition cost used to detennine the assessed value. This acquisition cost percentage
decreases from 30 percent to 22 percent, 14 percent, 6 percent, eventually ends at 0 percent
for assessment year 2002.
To ease the impact on local government revenues, the state agreed to reimburse local
government based upon the 30 percent acquisition cost assessment for the first five years of
the reimbursement formula. Beginning in fiscal year 2002, the reimbursement formula
changes by using growth in commercial and industrial (C&I) property to offset loss in M&E
valuation. This calculation applies for the duration of the formula. For example, if a
community has a loss in M&E valuation of $5 million and C&I value grows to $3 million,
the reimbursement would be based on the difference between the two ($2 million). If C&I
growth is $3 million and M&E valuation loss is $2 million then the reimbursement would be
zero because C&I valuation increases are higher than M&E valuation losses.
The impetus behind adoption of the M&E property tax exemption was that it would spur
growth in the commercial and industrial sector. Prior to enactment of the law, (1990-93)
C&I growth averaged 4.11 percent annually. Since the law has been in effect, (1994-97),
C&I growth has averaged 4.87 percent annually for an increase of less than one percent. This
slight increase cannot be linked entirely to the exemption when inflation is considered. It is
questionable that the success of the M&E exemption has resulted in any C&I growth, and
when weighed against the cost to local government, seems minimal.
The current reimbursement formula applies equally to all taxing districts regardless of the
amount of M&E valuation that comprises the local tax base. For example, Forest City counts
46 percent of its property tax base as M&E. Removing nearly half of the community's tax
base will have a crippling affect. There are several other cities in Iowa that, due to a high
percentage of machinery and equipment property in the revenue base, will be strongly
impacted in the second phase of the reimbursement formula. The League supports providing
relief to these targeted communities to cushion the revenue shortfall. Cities support economic
development, but state policy should be tempered with consideration for the local revenue
base.
Priority:
Pursue legislation allowing an alternative means of publishing local
government notices.
In recent years cities have come under scrutiny for not paying their fair share for publication
rates. The 1996 General Assembly approved legislation allowing an annual increase in the
line rates that local governments are assessed to publish public notices. Driven by the
newspaper industry, lawmakers asserted that 20 years was too long for the rate to remain the
same, particularly when calculating inflationary costs for the industry during that period.
State law requires the Superintendent of Printing to annually propose a rate, which is then
forwarded to the Administrative Rules Review Committee for approval. Although the intent
of the 1996 legislation was to raise the rates for government to allow for inflationary
increases, the result has been rate increases every year that far exceed the rate of inflation.
In addition to excessive annual increases in publication rates, the Superintendent of Printing
has established a 10-year plan to bring government printing rates up to 75 percent of
commercial rates. Linking commercial rates to public rates sets a dangerous precedent.
Unlike commercial companies, local governments do not have the luxury to choose whether
or not to advertise. Local governments are mandated by law to print certain information such
as minutes and meeting notices. Local governments do not receive a return on their
advertising investment in the form of increased business activity or profits. Contrary to
commercial companies that enjoy flexibility within their budgets, local government revenue
streams are not unlimited. When local governments are required to expend more of their
budget on mandated items, less funding is available for funding community priorities.
Current law provides that cities with a population of 200 or less may meet the publication
requirements by posting notices in three public places in the city which have been designated
by ordinance. The League proposes raising this threshold to cities with a population of 700
or less. This would enable cities that do not have the revenue streams generated by large
populations to receive relief from excessive publication requirements and provide
predictability in the budgeting process.
Additionally, the League advocates increasing the options available to cities for meeting
publication requirements. Under current code any city with a population greater 200 is
required to publish public information in a newspaper. Consequently, only newspaper
subscribers are privy to public information. Mediums such as the Internet, city newsletters,
and posted sites would be a more effective and efficient means of distributing information to
the general public, including those who either cannot afford or do not choose to subscribe to
the newspaper.
Although newspapers remain integral to sustaining Iowa's communities and keeping them
vital, as a state we must recognize the merit of utilizing new communication technologies to
achieve desired goals: an accessible government in which citizens have a voice and a choice
in decisions made at the local level.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to restore vacant or underused industrial sites
(brownfields) to productive use in order to create sustainable economic
opportunities and reduce blight.
A brownfield is defined as a site, or portion thereof, that has actual or perceived
contamination and an active potential for redevelopment or reuse. Since the 1970s
downsizing of industry and abandonment of plant operations has led to numerous brown field
sites. The challenges involved in remediating these sites are numerous. Often the value of
the property is outweighed by the cleanup costs (including costs for debris removal),
acquisition and relocation. In addition, investors are deterred by the looming issues
surrounding environmental liability.
In an effort to address the liability component, the 1996 Legislature established the "Iowa
Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act." The Act authorized the
Environmental Protection Commission to develop rules to implement a program designed to
achieve the dual purpose of tackling environmental contamination on property and promote
redevelopment of these sites. The rules established policies and procedures for voluntary
enrollment in the land recycling program, including the definition of eligible site categories
and the basis for withdrawal and termination from the program. Upon completion of the
program, participants receive a "no further action" certificate which provides limited
protection against future liability concerns.
There have been few program participants. Questions remain involving the long-term
security of the "no further action certificate." The possibility exists that after a site is
remediated, additional contaminates may be discovered that jeopardize the status of the "no
further action certificate." In light of this 'possibility, it is unlikely that investors will assume
the risks associated with redevelopment of contaminated sites. Most likely, the ownership of
such property and ensuing liability will fall to local government. Consequently, local
government will bear the burdensome cost of remediating the sites.
The above voluntary cleanup program provides guidelines for remediation of a contaminated
site, but no funding mechanism exists to support the program and provide incentives for
redevelopment of brownfield sites. Existing incentives for development favor developing a
green space over a contaminated site. For an investor, the bottom line is the dollar, not an
environmental conscience.
The League proposes developing incentives that will place redevelopment of a brown field
site on a level playing field with green space development. In addition, the League will seek
an appropriation from the legislature to establish a funding mechanism to complement the
existing brownfields' legislation. Brownfield sites exist in every county and city within
Iowa. Remediation initiatives create vast potential for economic growth and environmental
responsibility, but only if developers, investors, lenders and communities have the necessary
tools to safely clean and sustainably reuse these areas.
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Land Use: Talking Points
Much of the !and use debate has focused on annexation. Annexation is only one
· component of a much more complicated issue and efforts to curb annexation
authority will not preserve land from development.
Facts:
Agricultural land is converted to a non-agricultural use at the rate of 1/10th of 1
percent annually or 3 14,719 acres from 1986 through 1997. This includes land
that may be set aside for conservation measures. It would take Iowa 40 years to
lose the amount of agricultural land that Pennsylvania loses annually.
86 percent of agricultural land that is converted to a non-agricultural use occurs in
the unincorporated areas of the state.
Growth and sprawl are not the same. Sprawl is disorderly development on the
fringes or outside the corporate limits of cities without regard to the most
appropriate use of the land. Growth is planned, efficient development that
considers compatible land uses, optimum !and uses and availability of sufficient
infrastructure to accommodate use.
Facts:
Iowa's population has remained virtually static over the last ten years, while our
neighbors have enjoyed growth. Keeping our cities vibrant by encouraging
development within the corporate limits is key to retaining and attracting citizens
because it allows cities to capture sufficient revenue to provide services and
amenities to the public.
Without policies to discourage sprawl, utility infrastructure in the fringe areas is
inadequate to serve homeowners, particularly in the area of fire service. If those
areas do eventually come into the city, it is at great expense to all residents of the
community when the inferior infrastructure must be replaced.
· Comprehensive joint planning is the key to orde~y development.
Facts:
Comprehensive planning is more than simply a land use plan. It should also
consider the demographics of the area, transportation considerations and
recreational needs.
Comprehensive planning would allow communities to prioritize development,
ensuring most efficient and appropriate use of the land. It would also give land
owners in the unincorporated area some notice as to whether they may eventually
be incorporated into the city, removing some of the uncertainty that currently
exists.
Electric Deregulation: Talking Points
· Electric Deregulation will only benefit Iowa consumers if meaningful competition exists.
Facts:
Currently, MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy reap over 75% energy revenues in
Iowa. Aside from this significant hurdle for new providers to come into the market, there
are logistical deterrents to market entry. At this time, Illinois, a state with high energy
rates when compared to the rest of the country, is the only other state in the Midwest that
has passed electric deregnlation legislation. All of Iowa's surrounding states have
provisions which will not let them sell energy outside of their state until their consumers
are served. Without exces~ energy capacity to begin with, this leaves nothing for their
providers to bring to Iowa.
Iowa is a low-rate state. The average cost of generation per kWh is 2.8 cents. Due to the
costs involved with building new plants for increased capacity, competitors could not sell
energy in Iowa for less than 3 cents per kWh.
We must also consider the high hopes that deregulation of other capital intensive
industries such as airlines, telecommunications, and cable would bring lower, more
"competitive" rates to Iowa. These benefits have yet to be realized by Iowans.
Residents and cities as small business consumers need adequate protections against
paying higher rates in the event that sufficient competition does not occur if the electric
industry deregulates.
Facts:
Currently, the Iowa Utilities Board has the authority to set rates for electricity. They
must retain this authority until it is determined that a competitive market exists to support
low rates.
The same protection should be extended to cities particularly for essential services
including streetlighting, traffic lights, and wastewater pumping so that citizens do not end
up paying for increased costs. Currently, streetlighting alone accounts for approximately
50% of a city's energy budget.
· If cities and residential consumers are to realize lower rates under electric deregulation,
they must become effective aggregators.
Fact: Aggregation is a mechanism which allows a wide variety of entities, including individual
consumers, to combine energy loads to compete for low cost energy.
The League supports promoting aggregation to protect homeowner's rates. Other states
have followed successful models, which have allowed cities to become aggregators for
residents through adopting an ordinance. Any resident who does not choose to become a
part of the aggregation group could choose another prorider. This method of aggregation
provides more flexibility and choice to residential consumers, and a greater share of
market power.
In other states that have deregulated the electric industry, incumbent providers have
retained approximately 98% of their residential consumers, and resulting market power.
This does not necessarily reflect that residents are receiving lower rates through their
incumbent provider, but rather a lack of fully understanding their options. Both
Massachusetts and Ohio have strong aggregation programs.
· Cities and their residents have a lot at stake if they do not realize lower rates under
electric deregulation.
Fact: Cities play a critical role in electric deregulation as small business consumers, and also
representatives of their residents.
The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities was involved in crafting the proposed
legislation. The League supports the protections for municipal utilities that are included
in the legislation. However, there are over 900 cities in Iowa and 137 municipal utilities.
This leaves cities with concerns that encompass those of municipal utilities and reach
beyond.
Across the state cities account for a considerable amount of energy consumption. Cities
depend on energy to provide vital services to residents. lf cities do not realize lower
rates under electric deregulation. increased costs will be absorbed by the taxpayers.
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Slutsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
'.' '~October 12, 1999.'
INFOR1VIAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of October 7th
3. Business from Graham Dameron,
Director of Department of Public
Health
Grant
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Health re: renewal of .Johnson County Department of Public
application for Iowa Department of Natural Resources FY 2001
Application - Water Well, Program (GTC). discussion/action needed
Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion/action needed re: proposal for videotaping the Board of
Supervisors' weekly informal and formal meetings for the 1999-2000
year.
b) Discussion/action needed re: letter to Iowa City, Coralville, North
Liberty, and the Iowa City Community School District suggesting that
we ask our Information Services staffs to arrange a meeting to discuss
together the possibiHiies of joint acquisition of software for financial
software, payroll processing and Geographical Information Systems
(GIS). ~ ,
Agenda 10-12-99
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(continuation of Board of Supervisors agenda items)
c) Discussion/action needed re: re-advertising vacancies on the Johnson
County Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Committee.
d) Minutes received
1. Johnson County Council of Governments Regional Trails and
Bicycling Committee for August 10, 1999
2. HaWkeye Area Community Action .program for September 8, 1999
3. Johnson County Board of Social Welfare/Cluster Board for
September 13, 1999
e) Reports
f) Other
Work Session re: monthly
discussion/action needed -
report/update on Strategic Planning.
Discussion frQm the public.
Recess ,
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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INFORMAL MEETING
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Work Session
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Discussion re: six month evaluation and goals of the Mental
Health/Developmental DisabiHti. es Director: (possible executive session to
evaluate the professional competency. of individuals whose appointment,
hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered... )
10:00 a.m. - Evaluation and goals of the Mental Health/Developmental
Disabilities Director: (possible. ~exeeUtive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals--whose appointment, hiring, performance, or
discharge is being considered.., ) discusSiQn
Discussion from the public
Adjournment
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Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda:.:,c,:-:~,'
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
October 14,19,99
INFORMAL MEETING
Work Session
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. DiscusSion re: evaluation and goals of the S.E.A.T.S. Director: (possible
executive session to evaluate the prpfcssional competency of individuals
whose appointment: hiri'ng, performance, or discharge is being considered... )
10:00 a.m. - Evaluation .and goals of the. $.E.A.T.S. Director: (possible
executive session to evaluate the professional competency of individuals
whose appointment, hiring, performance; ~or discharge is being considered... )
discussion
4. Discussion from the public
5. Adjournment
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October11,1999
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Raw Water Resources
The Department of Public Works has completed the performance tests for the City well
water FeSOUFCeS.
Collector wells
Reynolds Inc. has recently cempleted performance testing of collector wells 1, 2, 3 & 4. The
City now has the characteristics of all the individual raw water sources to be installed prior to
the completion of the new water treatment plant. The collector wells have produced
combined yields of 16.6 MGD (million gallons a day), 9.5 MGD higher than the designed
yield (originally intended). The collector well water is clear, odorless and of very high quality.
This abundance of good water will be an advantage to us in the operation of the new water
treatment plant.
Available raw water resources
The City will be able to draw raw water from fourteen points within five distinct sources:
2.
3.
4.
5.
The Iowa River Intake (4 MGD)
The Sand Pit Reservoir Pumping Station (1 MGD)
Four Radial Collector Wells (16.6 MGD total)
Six Silurian Wells (1.0MGD total)
Two Jordan Wells (2.5MGD total)
For a total raw water supply of 25.1 million gallons a day (MGD).
Raw water blending
Currently the primary source for raw water for Iowa City is the Iowa River. Water is drawn
from the Jordan aquifer when needed and is blended with the river water in order to meet
the drinking water standards. All raw water sources in and around Iowa City have some
advantages and some disadvantages when considering quality and quantity. Often these
advantages and disadvantages are reversed when looking at two different sources. Multiple
sources provide safety in the event of problems in one source such as contaminants. This is
why we will continue to blend its water from multiple sources. The table that follows shows
the relative concentration of the major water quality parameters. From this table it can be
easily seen that the blending and treatment will produce water with low to very low levels of
contaminants and well within the Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.
Relative qualities of blended & treated water
Water Quality
Parameter
Hardness
Total
Dissolved
Solids (TDS)
Total Organic
Carbon (TOC)
Nitrate
Iron
Manganese
Radon
Hydrogen
sulfide Very
Low
Pesticides
Radium
Turbidity
Color
Concentration Concentration Concentration Result after
in Surface in Collector in Ground Treatment of
Water Wells Water Blended Water
Low Low to Moderate High Low
Low Low to Moderate High Low to Moderate
High Low to Moderate Very Low Low
Varies - can Varies- Low to Very Low Below Maximum
be very high high Contaminant Level
Low Low High Very Low
Low Low High Very Low
Very Low Low High Very Low
Low High Very Low
Varies - Can Varies - Low to Very Low Low
exceed EPA High
limits
Very Low Low high in Jordan Very Low
Varies - can Low Low Very Low
cause
treatment
problems
Varies - Can Low Low Very Low
cause
treatment
problems
Source review
Collector Wells
Advantages:
Abundant quantity
Low in total dissolved solids, sulfates chlorides, turbidity and radionuclides
High quality water
Low operating cost
Disadvantages:
Is considered under the direct influence of surface water, Therefore requiring
treatment as a surface water
Technically difficult to construct
Uses:
These will be the workhorses producing 60 to 90% of the raw water.
Iowa River Intake
Advantages:
Abundant quantity
Low in total dissolved solids, sulfates chlorides and radionuclides
Disadvantages:
Quality is variable
Subject to numerous regulatory controls
High in nitrates, pesticides and organics
Subject to undesirable taste and odor
Uses:
This will provide water during high demand periods and redundancy for future
demand
Sand Pit Reservoir
Advantages:
Low in total dissolved solids, sulfates chlorides and radionuclides
Disadvantages:
Subject to numerous regulatory controls
High in nitrates, pesticides and organics
Low temperature during pads of the year
Subject to undesirable taste and odor
Uses:
Jordan Wells
This will provide a reservoir of water for use during periods of high demand
and well maintenance
Advantages:
Low in nitrates & pesticides
Low in organics
Relatively high temperature (70'D
Disadvantages:
High cost of operation and maintenance
High hardness, total dissolved solids, sulfate and radon
Aquifer in steady decline
Uses:
These will be used to reduce the raw water total nitrate, and pestiCide levels
by blending
Silurian Wells
Advantages:
Excellent water quality
Low in nitrates, sulfates,
radionuclides
Disadvantages:
Aquifer in decline
Numerous wells in the aquifer
Low water yields
Uses:
Final Product
chlorides dissolved solids, pesticides and
Silurian wells will be used to reduce the raw water total dissolved solids
chlorides nitrates, pesticide and radionuclide levels by blending
The quality and quantity of the raw water combined with a state of the art water treatment
process will provide the City of Iowa City with the opportunity to produce water of a quality
that compares with the best in the nation.
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Date: Octob ,1999 d
Re: Ellen Sweet- 1219 Oakcrest Avenue
History of Ellen Sweet' s property at 1219 Oakcrest concerning violations of the weed ordinance:
In December of 1993, after citizen complaints and no response to several Notices of Violation, the City took Ellen to
court for allowing tall grass and weeds to grow in her yard. The City agreed to dismiss the case if she applied for a
natural area.
Ellen wrote a letter to Doug Boothroy, Housing and Inspection Services, applying for a natural area. Doug responded
in March of 1994 saying her request could be granted if she agreed to 3 basic provisions: 1) submittal of a plan of the natural area
2) establishment of a 10 ft buffer/boundary around the natural area
3) submittal of a maintenance plan
In 1995, Ellen's lawyer requested an extension of time to address the issue. She stated that an application
which would comply with the stated conditions would be forthcoming.
In September of 1995, a plan was submitted by Ellen' s landscaper, Wendy Moses, showing a plant plan and
maintenance schedule for her property but it did not include any buffer or boundary area.
In July of 1998, Julie Tallman, H.I.S., sent Ellen a letter requesting a re-submittal of her plan that would show the 10
ft buffer/boundary.
In July of 1999, Julie again requested the information needed to approve the plan and asked Ellen to call either her or
Jann Ream to set up a time to go out and look at the property.
Ellen did not call and she was given a deadline to set up a meeting or a citation would be issued. Ellen's lawyer,
Lillian Davis, called and a time was arranged on August 5. Jann Ream met with Ellen Sweet, Lillian Davis and
Wendy Moses at property and discussed pertinent issues.
In September of 1999, Jann sent Lillian Davis a letter stating the basic conditions that needed to be met in order to
approve her natural area.
1) the required buffer area was reduced from 10ft to 5ft (ie: plants over 14" need to be removed
from this area but existing trees and shrubs can remain).
2) her mulch and compost piles needed to be removed from her required parking area(driveway).
3) her maintenance schedule needed to be more defined.
Attached is the latest letter sent to Ellen stating the City's requirements for approval of her property as a natural area.
As of the present, neither Ellen nor her attorney has responded to this letter. The City may have no choice but to
pursue further legal action.
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Deparhnent of Honsing and Inspection Services 410 Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
September 10, 1999
Lillian Davis
920 S. Dubuque St.
P.O. Box 2000
Iowa City, IA 52244
Dear Lillian,
After much discussion and research, the problem of a natural area designation at the property of Ellen
Sweet can hopefully be resolved. Thank you and thanks to Ellen for your patience in this matter. The succinct
statement of the problem is this: Is a natural area designation required for 1219 Oakcrest and, if required, what are
the provisions?
The history of complaints of tall grass and weeds on this property goes back to 1991 and was first brought to
court December 1, 1993. The case was dismissed without a formal written disposition. However, both Doug
Boothroy, Director of Housing and Inspection Services, and Terry Goerdt, Building Inspector, remember that there
was a verbal agreement that if Ellen would apply for a natural area designation, then the City would dismiss the
case. There is a note in our computer case file that refers to this agreement. (I have included a print out of this note.)
Also, Ellen's letter of December 2, 1993 in which she applies for a natural area designation supports the actuality of
such an agreement. But even if there was no evidence for this agreement, the present need for such a designation is
compelling. A natural area designation would legitimize the plant materials in Ellen's yard. Any complainant
would be told that the yard had been designated a natural area and as such would be routinely inspected to insure
the plan was being maintained. The City also needs to support a consistency in the type of areas it requires to be
designated a natural area. When I visited Ellen's property, we had some discussion about what constitutes a
"garden" and what is a "natural area". There is no doubt that Ellen cultivates her space as most people tend a more
traditional garden. However, because of her choice of native plants in large areas of her yard, the City must stand
by its interpretation of her property as a natural area.
Certain provisions must be met in order for the City to approve a natural area designation and, again, the
City needs to provide some consistency in what is required. However, we do realize that each property has unique
characteristics that also need to be addressed. Included is a list of all the natural area designations that have been
approved in Iowa City. You will notice when looking at the various natural areas that there were a few exceptions
to the 10 foot buffer. There were unique characteristics to these properties that dictated the various provisions just
as there is with Ellen's property. I spoke to Doug Boothroy about these special characteristics and we determined
the provisions to designating 1219 Oakcrest as a natural area.
The required 10 foot buffer has been reduced to a five foot buffer along the two side lot lines. From my
recollection of the property, this should not be a hardship. The woody plants and trees can remain in
this area. Ground covers and low growing perennials (nothing over 14 inches) can also be in this
buffer.
Along the shaded east lot line, there were no herbaceous plants over 14 inches anyway, and for the
majority of the west lot line, a cursory thinning and/or moving of plants would take care of the buffer.
The problem area of this buffer will be the west front lot line area along the driveway. Ellen has let this
area grow up quite significantly. The plants in the City right of way on the west side of her driveway
are actual ly growing into the street. These plants must be cut back and kept out of the street. The shrubs
in this area can remain if they are trimmed and the more typical garden flowers ( daylilies, flocks, and
lilies) can stay only if the border as a whole is kept under control and the tall native species are
removed.
The back yard line must be kept trimmed so plant material does not spill into Spring Street or
neighboring sideyards. The planting of water compatible plants in this area works well to keep water
from pooling and creating mosquito habitat. The cattails are acceptable plants but should be cut back in
late winter.
Ellen has been keeping her containers of coinpost in her driveway. Compost piles cannot be kept
between a building and the street right of ~vay and must be located ~nore than 20 feet from a habitable
structure. Also the piles are blocking one of her required parking spaces for a duplex. These compost
piles must be relocated to the back yard area, not in her parking space and not in front of Spring St.
Perhaps the area where her unused dog kennels are ~vould be a good location. Also, any of the
containers that are currently located in Ellen's driveway and are blocking the parking area must be
relocated.
The City can be flexible with Ellen's maintenance schedule if we see plant material being removed on a
regular basis. It is understandable that because of the differing schedule of butterfly chrysalis openings,
all dead plant material cannot be uniformly removed at the same time. However, all dead plant material
must be cut at sometime during the year. Dead plant material that does not harbor butterfly eggs or
chrysalises should be removed in the fall as soon as it dies back and the other material should be
removed in the spring as soon as the butterflies emerge. When I visited with Ellen this summer, she was
unsure of which species of butterflies lived on which plants and when they emerged. If Ellen expects a
flexible maintenance schedule, then she must become knowledgeable and submit a list of both the
butterfly species and the plants on which they commonly reproduce.
I hope Ellen can agree to these provisions. They are not prohibitive and represent a reasonable compromise.
If she would choose not to agree, then the City would have no choice but to prosecute and Ellen would risk losing
her habitat completely. Although I empathize with Ellen's vision of living in a natural habitat, she must also
acknowledge that she is a member of the community and as such should be aware of reciprocal responsibilities.
Mayor Ernie Lehman called recently and informed me of complaints he had received from several different
neighbors, not just Mr. Knoke. I am including some materials from a national group called "Wild Ones". Bret
Rappaport, who is the president of this group, emphasizes that people who wish to establish a natural area on part or
all of their property should follow certain guidelines if they wish to avoid clashes with their neighbors and city
weed officials. He stresses that borders and setbacks are essential and natural habitat advocates should recognize
the rights of others. I know in E!len's case, this would be difficult with Mr. Knoke but, again, he is not the only
neighbor complaining. Ellen should also understand that if she agrees to these provisions and the City designates
her property as a natural area then either Julie or myself will be doing inspections at least twice a year to verify her
maintenance of the plan. She will not be singled out in these inspections as we plan to better manage and inspect all
of the natural areas in Iowa City. If Ellen agrees to abide by these provisions, she needs to send the City a letter
stating that fact and hopefully we can put this matter to rest. If you have any questions, or would like to meet with
Doug or myself to discuss this issue, please call. 356-5120.
Cordially,
Jann Ream
Code Enforcement Assistant
CC: Dennis Mitchell
Doug Boothroy
Monday, October 11, 1999
City Manager's Office
PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Kim Johnson
Iowa City Public Works
Phone No.: 356-5139
David Schoon
Iowa City Planning
Phone No.: 356-5236
Weather permitting, on Wednesday, October 13th, and Thursday, October 14th, the right
northbound lane of Clinton Street in front of the former Mondo's Restaurant will be closed
to vehicular traffic. This closure will allow the installation of a water line to the new
Whiteway 2000 building, which is now under construction. The water line ties into the
area water main which is located underneath the Clinton Street pavement. A panel of
concrete on Clinton Street will be removed to allow for the connection of the water main
and water line. Although a lane of traffic will be closed, the covered pedestrian walkway
and the left northbound lane of Clinton Street will remain open at all times. It is
anticipated that Clinton Street will return to normal traffic on Friday, October 15th.
Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling in this area.
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"Clean Air" Town Meeting
Thursday Evening, October 28, 1999
7-9:00 PM, Room A, Iowa City Public Library
Agenda:
Porposes of the Town Meeting:
To educate the public about the health dangers of second-hand smoke.
To share successes from other states who have done some work with public
places and second-hand smoke health effects.
To provide local officials and the general public the opportunity to ask
questions about smokefree public places.
2. Speakers:
Keynote: Dr. Kemp Kernsteine, UHIC
Panel Members: Panel will be facilitated by Joe Bolkom.
Steve St. Claire from the Assistant Attorney General's Office
Julian Pine, Boulder, CO, County Department of Public Health or Marian
Sheridan from Fondulac. WS.
Publicized:
Local newspapers.
School newsletters and elementary school information packets