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Home My WebLink About1999-10-19 Correspondence.Christine Russell 2713 Friendship Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52245 (319)341-0311 Phone and Fax~~., E-mail: christine-rutledge-l@uiowa.edu October 13, 1999 City Council Members City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council Members: I am writing in response to the letter we received regarding the results of the survey for installing a raised crosswalk on Friendship Street. We were very disappointed not only in the results of the survey (and that only half the households surveyed responded), but that the city has decided not to install the raised crosswalk. We moved to Friendship Street in June of 1999 and are delighted with the neighborhood with the exception of the traffic problems. Because there are no stop signs on this street between First Avenue and Court there is an extraordinary amount of traffic using Friendship Street as a "short-cut," and because there are no physical impediments to discourage speeding traffic we are prone to excessive speeding of vehicles (some as fast as 45-50 mph, especially motorcycle traffic). Because this is a residential neighborhood and we have a large number of young children (as well as a group home for mentally-challenged young adults) I find it unbelievable that the City is not willing to provide even the most minor of solutions to our problem. We would, of course, prefer stop signs, but at least the raised crosswalk would have forced people to slow down and discouraged them from using Friendship Street as a thoroughfare. Do we have to wait for a child to be killed or severely injured before this problem is addressed? Why do we have to have more than a simple majority of votes to have this crosswalk installed? Isn't the fact that 51% of us (probably the percentage of us who have small children) think that it is a good idea enough? Please, we implore you to reconsider the decision of the City, or to consider other and perhaps more effective ways to keep this neighborhood safe. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mark and~ Christine Russell IOWA CITY IHA II SENIOR HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 319 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE I 11 P. O. BoX 1226 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 October 11, 1999 319-338-7600 FAX 319-337-2430 City Council City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Lot 53 Walden Hills Urban Revitalization Plan Lot 53 Walden Hills Resubdivision Shannon Drive Iowa City, Iowa --~C3 -- 1 ...... :<r-- tT! rn '~ Ladies and Gentlemen, We respectfully request the City to provide a tiered, ten year property tax abatement for Lot 53 Walden Hills, a four lot resubdivision that includes Iowa City Senior Housing Phase II so that we may establish a project rental assistance reserve to provide rental assistance to residents at or below 50% of area median income. A dollar of rental assistance reserve will be established for each dollar of property tax abatement that is received by the project. We are enclosing a proposed time schedule of the regular council schedule to consider a proposed Lot 53 Walden Hills Urban Revitalization Plan. The first meeting would be October 19, 1999. The property tax abatement would follow the following tiered schedule: YEAR PERCENT OF PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT I 80 2 70 3 6O 4 50 5 40 6 40 7 30 8 30 9 20 10 20 "T1 City Council -O"" -- ~ -- F" City of Iowa City ~'~n October 11, 1999 :~ ED Page 2 ~::~2< ~ The rental assistance reserve will be provided to residents so that residents would contribute 30% of their income and the rental assistance reserve would make up the difference between the tenants' rent and the rent necessary to operate the project. Residents' income will be at or below 50% of area median income to qualift/for the rental assistance. Local financial support from the City of Iowa City that we are requesting from you will enhance the chances of having a project funded with low income housing tax credits from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). We are submitting Phase II of Iowa City Senior Housing for consideration by IFA. A conditional commitment from the City must be received by Friday, October 15, 1999 in order for us to include it with our application for FY99 tax credits. IFA rules provide 5 scoring points for each source of local financial assistance that exceeds 3% of total project costs. A tax credit application must show local financial assistance in order to be competitive with applications for other communities. Typically, only twenty projects are funded from a pool of seventy-plus applications. We ask that you acknowledge our request for a conditional commitment, note the commencement of your review and approval process and verify there is sufficient time to complete action upon it by the time we commence construction which we estimate to be March, 2000. We are enclosing a copy of financial projections of the revenue and expenses for the proposed development. Please note "real estate tax abatement" and "rental assistance reserve fund" are shown and each total 8182,149. Also enclosed are drawings depicting the project. A planned unit development and sensitive area development plan already received unanimous support from the planning and zoning commission and city council during their review and approval process. We suggest our proposal to trade dollar for dollar property tax abatement for rental assistance is an opportunity for the City to directly benefit low income residents find affordable housing without providing funds "up front" in the development process. Your continued support to assist in providing affordable housing with us is greatly appreciated. City Council City of Iowa City October 11, 1999 Page 3 Thank you very much for your consideration of our request. convenience to answer any questions. Sincerely Yours, IOWA CITY IHA II SENIOR HOUSING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BURNS & BURNS, L.C., General Partner Robert P. Burns, Manager RPB/slk Enclosures We are available at your Proposed Time Schedule - Regular Council Schedule Proposed Walden Hill Urban Revitalization Plan October 19 November 23 December 7 January 11 January 18 City Council to Consider Resolution of Necessity & Resolution Setting Public Hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan for November 23. City Council to Hold Public Hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan. City Council to Give First Consideration of Urban Revitalization Area Ordinance. Council to Give Second Consideration of Urban Revitalization Area Ordinance. Council to hold Second Public Hearing on the Urban Revitalization Plan, if necessary. Council to Pass and Adopt Urban Revitalization Area Ordinance. Council to Adopt Resolution Approving Urban Revitalization Plan. Publication of Ordinance. After Publication of Ordinance, a Qualified Property Owner May Apply to City for Tax Exemption. F :\downtown\cdbd\abatsche .doc PRO--FORMA/1NVESTMENT ANALYSIS INSERT DATE: OCTOBER 6. 1999 PHASE II, 30 UNITS, (15-1BR & 15-2BR) REVENUES (% INCREASE) (1) RENT VACANCY LOSS LAUNDRY INTEREST TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES MANAGEMENT FEE MAINTENANCE PAYROLIJSI1~ MNGR. OFFICE BENEFITS/WORKMANS COMP. ADVERTISING LEGAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE PHONE/ANSWERING SERVICES OFFICE EXPENSE OIL AND GAS ELEC~ICITY WATER AND SEWER GROUNDS SNOW REMOVAL PEST CONTROL MAINT. SUPPLES/JANITGRIAL TRASH REMOVAL BUILDING EXTERICR BUILDING IN~ERIORELEVATOR MAINT. PROFERTY INSURANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT FEE RE SERVED TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES INCOIV!~ BEFORE INT. & RE. TAX RE SERVE S REAL ESTATE TAXES --~ REAL ESTATE TAX ABATEMENT NET REAL E STATE TAXES --~ RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESERVE FUND INCOIvE BEFORE DEBT SERVICE (3) DEBT SERVICE (A) HILLS BANK MARKET MORTGAGE (P & I) (B) IFA MORTGAGE (P & I) (C) IDED MORTGAGE (P & I) (D) CITY MORTGAGE (P & I) IOWA CRY IRA II SENIOR HOUSING UMITED PNtTI~ERSHIP, 1229 SH/~INON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IA FOR USE IN: NEW CONS1RUCIION 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1.86% 2.16% 2.17% 2.1~% 2.20% 1.80% 1.83% 1.86% 1.89% 0.12% 1.~8% 2.01% 2.04% 2.07% 2.10% 2.13% 2.16% 2.19% 2.22% 189.439 1~2,955 197.123 201,406 205,810 210,337 214,116 218,028 222,078 226,270 228,536 231,031 235.684 240.502 245,490 250,655 256.004 261,542 267.277 273,215 (9,472) (9,648) (9.856) (10,070) (10,290) (10,517) (10.706) (10,901) (11,104) (11,314) (11,327) (11,552) (11,784) (12.025) (12,275) (12,533) (12,800} (13,077) (13.364) (13,661) 2.160 2.225 2.2~2 2,360 2,431 2,504 2.579 2,657 2,736 2,818 2,003 2.990 3,080 3,172 3.267 3,365 3,466 3,570 3,677 3,788 0 250 258 265 273 281 290 299 307 317 326 336 346 356 367 378 389 401 413 426 182,127 185,782 189,816 193,961 198,223 202.606 206,279 210,081 214,017 218,092 218,438 222.805 227,325 232,005 236,850 241,866 247,059 252,436 258,00~ 263,768 11,366 11,577 11,827 12,084 12,349 12.820 12.847 13,082 13.325 13,576 13,592 13,862 14,141 14,430 14,729 15.03~ 15.360 15,693 16,037 16,393 10,397 10,709 11.030 11,361 11,702 12,053 12,415 12,787 13,171 13.566 13,973 14,392 14,824 15.288 15,726 16,198 16,684 17,185 17.700 18,231 500 515 530 546 563 580 597 815 633 852 672 692 713 734 756 779 802 826 851 877 1,200 1,236 1.273 1,311 1,351 1,391 1.433 1,478 1,520 1,566 1,613 1,661 1,711 1.762 1,815 1.870 1,9'26 1,983 2,043 2,104 400 412 424 437 450 464 478 4~2 507 522 538 554 570 587 605 823 642 661 681 701 2,500 2,575 2,652 2,732 2,814 2,898 2,985 3,075 3,167 3,262 3,360 3,461 3,564 3,671 3,781 3.895 4,012 4,132 4,256 4,384 1,200 1.236 1,273 1,311 1,351 1,391 1,433 1,478 1,520 1,566 1,813 1,661 1,711 1.762 1,815 1,870 1,926 1,983 2,043 2, 104 500 515 530 546 563 580 597 615 633 652 672 6~2 713 734 756 779 802 826 851 877 2,500 2,575 2,652 2,732 2,814 2,898 2,985 3,075 3,167 3,262 3.360 3,461 3,564 3,671 3.781 3,805 4.012 4.132 4,256 4,384 5,000 5,150 5,305 5,464 5,628 5,796 5,970 5,149 6,334 6,524 6.720 6.921 7.129 7,343 7.563 7,790 8,024 8.264 6,512 6.768 1,400 1,442 1,485 1,530 1,576 1.623 1,672 1.722 1.773 1,827 1,881 1.938 1.996 2.056 2,118 2,181 2,247 2.314 2.383 2.455 2,000 2,060 2.122 2,185 2,251 2,319 2,388 2.460 2,534 2,610 2,688 2,768 2,852 2~937 3,025 3,116 3,209 3,306 3,405 3.507 2,000 2.060 2,122 2,185 2,251 2,319 2,388 2.460 2.534 2,810 2.688 2,768 2,852 2,937 3,025 3,116 3,209 3.306 3,405 3.507 800 824 849 874 gO0 927 955 984 1,013 1,044 1,075 1,107 1,141 1,175 1,210 1,246 1,284 1,322 1,362 1,403 1,000 1,030 1.061 1.093 1,126 1,159 1.1 ~4 1,230 1,267 1.305 1,344 1,384 1,426 1,489 1,513 1.558 1,605 1,653 1,702 1,754 1.750 1,803 1.857 1,912 1,970 2.029 2.090 2,152 2,217 2,283 2,352 2,422 2,495 2,570 2,647 2,726 2,808 2.892 2,979 3,069 1,500 1,545 1,591 1.639 1,688 1,73~ 1.791 1,845 1.900 1,957 2,016 2,076 2, 139 2,20~ 2,269 2,337 2.407 2,479 2.554 2,630 4.500 4,635 4,774 4,917 5,065 5,217 5,373 5,534 5,700 5,871 6,048 8,229 6,416 6,608 6,807 7,011 7,221 7,438 7,661 7.891 2.750 2,633 2,917 3,005 3,095 3,188. 3,284 3,382 3,484 3,588 3,696 3.807 3,921 4,038 4,160 4.284 4,413 4,545 4,682 4,822 2.000 2,060 2,122 2.185 2,251 2,319 2,388 2,460 2,534 2,610 2,688 2,768 2,852 2.937 3,025 3,116 3,20~ 3,306 3,405 3.507 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55.263 56.791 58,308 60,052 61,755 63,509 65,262 67.069 88.932 70,852 72,586 74,626 76,728 78.894 81,128 83,429 85,802 88,248 00,768 93,367 126.863 128,991 131.418 133,910 136,468 139.097 141,017 143.012 145,085 147,240 145,852 148,179 150,5~8 153.111 155,722 158,437 161.257 164.189 167.235 170.401 4.500 4.635 4,774 4.917 5,065 5,217 5.373 5,534 5,700 5,871 6,048 6,229 8,416 6.608 6,807 7.011 7.221 7.438 7,661 7.891 36,236 37,686 39.193 40.761 42.391 44,087 45,850 47,684 49,592 51,575 53.638 55,784 58,015 60,336 62,749 65.259 67,870 70,584 73,408 76.344 (28.989) (26,380) (23,516) (20.380) (16.95~) (17,635) (13,755) (14,305) (9,918) (10,315) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,247 11,306 15,677 20,380 25,435 26,452 32,095 33,379 39,673 41,260 53,638 55.784 58,015 60,336 6;Z.749 65,259 67,870 70,584 73,408 76,344 28.989 26,380 23,516 20,380 16,956 17,635 13,755 14,305 9.918 10.315 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 86, 127 86,670 87.451 88.232 89, 012 89,793 89,793 89,793 89.793 89,793 86, 166 86, 166 86, 166 8($, 166 8($, 166 86, 166 86, 166 8~. 166 86, 166 86, 166 74.927 74.927 74.927 74,927 74,927 74.927 74,927 74,927 74,927 74,927 74,927 74,927 74.927 74,927 74,927 74,927 74.927 74.927 74,~27 74,927 3,154 3.154 3.154 3,154 3,154 3.154 3,154 3,154 3.154 3,154 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 INCOIvE BEFORE DEPRECIATION/D.C. RAT10 8,046 8,589 9,370 10, 151 10,931 11,712 11,712 11.712 11,712 11.712 11.239 11,239 11239 11,239 11,239 11,239 11,23~ 11,2S9 11.239 11,239 DEPRECIATION 104,575 104,575 104.575 104,575 104,575 104,575 104,575 104,575 104,575 104,575 104.575 104,575 104.575 104,575 104,575 104,575 104.575 104.575 104,575 104,575 NET INCOIVE (96,529) (95,986) (95,205) (94,424) (93,644) (92,863) (92,863) (92,863) (92,863) (92,863) (93,336) (93,336) (93,336) (93,336} (~3,336) (93,3,36) (93,336) (93,336) (93,336) (93,336) VMOi X.U9 VMOI Y SSqO ),JJO i 0 :B i4d I i 130 8661 Preliminary and Final Pla~ for Lhe R !':: "'!' Iowa City, Iowa LOT 1 1, · 33,$f / .._1 .Q I._l+.- xz VMOI ~,!IO i0 :c'.j ~cl II 130 G661 I"' r~ I' I ]DWA4:3T~]t~A RETAINING WALL~I / PARKING SCAI~: 1/16' = 1'-0' B SPACES 0 9'x20' GARAGE 14- SPACES li~ 9'x20' ENTRY PORCH I'1 ~ ~ ~'1 1 ¢0'-0" 4. SPACE5 0 9'x20' ~--RETAINING WALL BUILDING TYPE "A': (15) I-BEDROOM ~ / (15) 2-BEDROOII UNITS PARKING GARAGE: 26 SPACES e 9'X20' .... n ,.rjB. n e ira lie ~ ~.~,~ ~ ~-- ~.~ ' Fi"""" ~~ ' I 0PATIO ~ CORRIDOR L/__JJ ~ ......... J ...... ' ' " i! - .. APAR ~ENT ...... d' 't,,a' 14'0'-0' FIRST FLOOR SCALE: 1/16' = 1'-0" REMOTE READERS ME~S i~~' .- omc~ [ .. K ~ ~.. ENVY P~CH '[YIO BEDROOM T'?O BEDR(Z:)M ONE B :DROOM 'T'~O BEDROOM 1'I'O BEDROJM /"'JARTMEN ' I PARTMENT APAR 'MENT A,..~ARTMEN ' l PARTM~ CORRIDOR CORRIDOR LOBBY 'T'V,O BEDRO )M ONE B :DROOM ONE BEDROOM 1'i'O BEDRO.3M F~ARTMF_.N ' APAR 'MENT APAR"MENT 1 PAR'~vlEI~ r El eL31 ~ I -, APAR""'MENT I~1 ~ Q FLOOR / SECOND BCAi,E: 1/16' = 1'-0' BUILDING TYPE 'A': (15) 1-BEDROOM UNITS / (15) 2-BEDROOM UNITS SECOND FLOOR: (5) 1-BEDROOM UNITS / (6) ~-BEDROOM UN1TB n f-~ n o_ r-m .[1 n n n ,_,= DN CORRIDOR L/__JJ LOBBY ...... ['~ CORRIDOR 'V TWO BEDRO~0M ONE B ~DROOM ONE BE DROOM 1'~ BEDRO,.1M .IDARTMEN ' APAR'MENT APAR'MENT ! PARTMEIVq' U m_m U m, mm mm / THIRD FLOOR SCALE: 1/16' = 1'-0' 14'0'-O" BU]LDIN(] TYPE 'A': (15) 1-BEDROOM UNIT8 / (15) Z-BEDROOM UNIT8 'I'ttlRD FLOOR: (5) 1-BEDROOM UNI'II / (6) Z-BEDROOM UNI'I] VMOI XilO VMOI ~EJBqC) J,J_tO I i ZO :G }~8 II 130 6661 I l!__ I I I I I I s_)S~ID,~ ELEVATION ;]IT.2XXG TYPB 'A': O.e) ~.-BIU)ROOM TJIqCb / (16) i-a~Nio(a~ TJ?OT8 ELEVATION B~uxx~ 2T~ 'A': (16) x-~zmmov mm~ / (xe) I-~uaco~ ~ iil mum / ~a) a-amaoami mma October 14, 1999 / Mr. Robert Burns, Manager Iowa City IHA II Senior Housing Limited Partnership P.O. Box 1226 Iowa City, IA 52244 CITY OF I0 WA CITY RE: Request for Tax Abatement for Walden Hills Lot 53 Dear Mr. Burns: We are in receipt of your letter, dated October 11, 1999, requesting a conditional commitment for tax abatement. This type of financial incentive requires the approval of the City Council; therefore, we are unable to make a conditional commitment. Your request will be sent to the City Council in their next packet for the October 19 meeting. Should a majority of the City Council direct staff to pursue this request it could be placed on the November 8 work session schedule for further discussion. Pending a favorable decision by the City Council to move forward I anticipate that a number of issues and questions concerning this proposal would need to be discussed with staff and addressed prior to a formal City Council decision. These issues may include the following: The tax abatement, as proposed, will affect all four of the re-subdivided lots within Walden Hills Lot 53. Your letter addresses only the financial consequences and benefits of the tax abatement on one of the re-subdivided lots, whereas, tax abatement for all four lots could total $750,000. What measures have been undertaken by the applicant, Iowa City IHA Senior Housing, to secure "points" as outlined within the Iowa Finance Authority rules. These measures could include the contribution of owner equity, reducing fees to lower the cost per unit and extending the affordability period to 50 years. Has the Iowa City Assisted Housing staff been consulted as to the proposed rent assistance program? Documentation of the need for the proposed rental assistance program and who will benefit is not addressed. Is this proposal complementary or consistent with current assisted housing efforts? Description of the specific mechanics required for administering a rental assistance program. Who will administer the rental assistance program and what is their level of experience? Who will monitor the rental assistance program for compliance? Fairness and equity issues due to the use of "City" monies. That is, in this proposal rent assistance is available to only persons living in Phase II and not to tenants living in other phases of this development. What will happen to the tenants receiving rent assistance when the rental reserve is depleted? 410 EAST WASFIINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 Robert Burns October 14, 1999 Page 2 It is important that these issues and questions, and any that may adse later, are settled prior to a City Council vote to approve a Resolution of Necessity. Adoption of this Resolution would begin the process for an Urban Revitalization Plan. Due to the requirements of State law and the City Council meeting schedule it may take 60-90 days to consider and approve an Urban Revitalization Plan. Your letter indicated a desire to have the Walden Hills Urban Revitalization in place by March 2000. This timeframe is possible if the City Council is ready to proceed by December 1999. If you have any questions please contact Steve Nasby, Community Development Coordinator or David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator at 356-5230. Sincerely, City Manager CC: tp4-1kf.doc Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development Steve Nasby, Community Development Coordinator David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator 1 0110~99 Dear City Council, Steve Grismore 319.358.9346 EO. Box 10054 Iowe City, Iowe 52240 9izmojezz~eol.com www. iowecityjezzfestivel.com LOCT 1 ..... , :ITY MANAI ER'$ OFFICE All of the board members of the Iowa City Jazz Festival are already hard at work and making plans for Jazz Fest 2000. Next year is our 10th Anniversary (how time flies!) making it a special year for the Iowa City Jazz Festival. I would like to thank all of you, and former council members as well, for supporting this great event over the past ten years. Last year the City of Iowa City gave the Jazz Festival $7,500.00. I would like to formally request this amount once again from the City. I would also ask all of you to at least consider the following facts in your final decision for support. It is our tenth anniversary, it will be the year 2000, and the for the first time ever, we are moving the festival to July 1 & 2 (Saturday and Sunday). Our move to July 1 & 2 is to help accommodate an event planned by the Jr. JC's in City Park on July 3. As you can imagine, the Jazz Festival's main concern is that the new dates are well publicized locally, regionally, and nationally. This could add some expense for the Festival. I would also like to assure the City Council that it is the Festival's intent to stay in "Downtown" Iowa City and not move to City Park. And, as an added bonus, National Public Radio has expressed interest in coming to Iowa City again for our tenth anniversary. This could be a great year for the Festival and the City of Iowa City. Thank you! Steve Grismore/Director/Iowa City Jazz Festival p.s have you seen the web page? iowacityjazzfestival.com City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City Manager Administrative Assista October 12, 1999 Events Attached you will find a letter from Steve Grismore (Jazz Fest) and a letter from Michael Carberry and Brian Mohr (Jaycees) regarding activities surrounding the Fourth of July. As you know, the Jazz Festival has occurred annually on July 3 and 4. Fireworks, sponsored by the Jaycees, have been the evening of July 4. This year, the Jaycees would like to expand their celebration to include musical and family activities in City Park during the day of the 3rd with fireworks that evening. This would have conflicted with the Jazz Fest. Last week, Terry Trueblood, David Schoon, Michael Carberry, Dan Brown, Steve Grismore, and I met to work out an arrangement where both celebrations would complement, rather than compete, with one another. The Jazz Fest Board has approved moving the Fest to the first weekend in July each year rather than the 3rd and 4th. There is a possibility of conflict whenever the 3rd and 4th fall on the weekend, but the Jaycees have agreed to be flexible and work with the Jazz Fest when that occurs. According to the attached letters, Steve Grismore is requesting $7,500 for Jazz Fest (Council authorized 97,500 for FY00). The Jaycees are requesting ~9,000 (they have not received funding in the past). Please note that although arrangements have events to occur cooperatively, they are two funding independent of one another. been agreed upon to allow these separate organizations requesting We have the opportunity for a five-day celebration in our community. Activities will kick off with the Friday Night Concert, Jazz Fest on Saturday and Sunday, the Jaycees City Park Festival and Fireworks Monday, and the City of Coralville events Tuesday. I would think we should get an early indication of Council interest. The financial issues would need to be addressed in Council's upcoming budget proposals. I recognize we cannot commit the Council but, as you are aware, such events take months of planning. THE IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE JAYCEES "Leadership Through Involvement" P.O. BOX 2358 --IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 September 21, 1999 Steve Atkins City Manager of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, IA 52244 Per our conversation last week, I am sending you this letter outlining the Jaycees Independence Day in the Park Celebration. The tentative date for the event is Monday, July 3~a, 2000. The Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees have provided the Iowa City fireworks display for the last 40 years. This past year we had our biggest and best display ever. A record crowd enjoyed a wonderful fireworks display along with the games we had for the children during the day. We spent $8,000 on fireworks with a total budget of $15,000 which included a $5,000 in kind donation ~'om the Press-Citizen for advertising. We were able to break even on this project for the first time in many years through increased corporate donations and the generosity of the general public the day of the show. Plans are well underway for the millennium Independence Day in the Park Celebration. I do some volunteer work at the Riverside Theatre, so I became aware of the plans to build a "Shakespeare in the Park" stage this spring. The City recently approved the $340,000 it will take to build this stage in lower City Park. I thought it would be wonderful to use this facility to expand our current 4m of July celebration. The idea that I came up with is an all day festival in the park. A real family-oriented, community event that would take advantage of everything City Park has to offer. We are planning on having live music on the Festival Stage starting around 1:00 P.M. and continuing until dusk when the fireworks would begin. Local artists playing Americana music would be the main focus of the entertainment. Local blue grass, folk, and country artists such as Greg Brown, Dave Moore, Dave Zollo, Bo Ramsey, and Big Wooden Radio have already expressed interest in playing at this event. The Jaytees would rent out food and beverage booths to provide the needed refreshments to the public. We have also rented out carnival style games from Big Ten Rentals to provide added entertainment for the children of all ages. To completely take advantage of the entire park we would also like to incorporate the swimming pool and the Drollinger Rides into the Festival. An expanded Independence Day Celebration means an expanded budget. Last year the Iowa City Press-Citizen came on board as a title sponsor and provided over $5,000 in advertising for the event. Next year they will provide the same marketing help as well as some financial help. We are also applying for a grant from the paper's parent company, The Gannett Corporation, through their foundation. We will be expanding our efforts in raising corporate donations as well as donations fi-om the general public the day of the event in hopes of bringing in $10,000 from those sources. Between the Press-Citizen and Gannett we hope to raise an additional $10,000. We are also estimating $1,000 from the food booth rentals. To run this expanded project we need a total of $30,000 which leaves a $9,000 shortfall. We are asking The City of Iowa City to budget the remaining $9,000 for the year 2000 to fired this event along with providing flee swimming and tides for children. The Iowa City Jazz Festival is being held on July 3~l and 4th in 2000. We are not trying to compete with the Jazz Fest, just provide an alternative and complimentary choice for families over the holiday weekend. The Jazz Fest starts in the late afternoon on the 3~a before the fireworks display. We have spoken to Steve Grismore of the Jazz Fest, and he does not have any problem with the Jaycees plan to expand the Independence Day Celebration. One suggestion that might be looked into to facilitate traffic and parking concerns for people wanting to attend both events would be to have shuttle bus service between downtown and City Park. The Jaycees believe the JaT~ Fest and our Independence Day Celebration can exist and make Iowa City the place to be over the 4m of July weekend. In summary, a festival that is free to the public and takes advantage of the entire City Park is what we have in mind. This would be a wonderful gift to the citizens of Iowa City. Furthermore, we would like to celebrate the new millennium' s first Independence Day with a bang. We won't have this opportunity again for another thousand years. Let' s take advantage of it. Very Best Regards, Michael Carberry 1999 Director, 2000 Fireworks Chair Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees 338-8820, 330-9268 cc: Terry Treeblood 1Vfnke O'Donnell Brian Mohr 1999 President Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees 354-1168, 430-1831 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 6, 1999 City Clerk Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~r' Additional Two-Hour Parking Meter on the 200 Block of North Clinton Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after October 20, 1999. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(17) of the City Code, an additional parking meter will be installed on the west side of the 200 block of north Clinton Street. Comment This action is being taken after the University of Iowa's reconstruction of the Daum residence hall facade. The reconstruction removed a sidewalk access which allows for the addition of one metered parking space. jw/merrddr-clinton.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 12, 1999 City Clerk ~ Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Addition of One 10-Hour Parking Meter on the 100 Block of E. Market St. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after October 26, 1999. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(17) of the City Code, an additional metered parking space will be installed on the north side of the 100 block of E. Market St. The meter will have a 1 O-hour time limit. The "No Parking Here to Corner" sign on the north side of the 100 block of E. Market St. will be moved 10' to the west. Comment This action is being taken after marking out the existing parking spaces and determining there is adequate room to add one parking space. jw/mem/dr-market,doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: October 12, 1999 City Clerk Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~ Modification of Loading Zone on W. Prentiss Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Unless directed otherwise by the City Council, this action will occur on or shortly after October 26, 1999. Action Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(18) of the City Code, signage will be installed changing the existing "Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone" on the 10 block of W. Prentiss Street to "Loading Zone 15 Minute Limit 8am-5pm Mon.-Sat." Comment This action is being taken at the request of the University of Iowa. The loading zone is better suited to the needs of the facilities in the area. jw/menVdr-prent.doc . rfrn6re' InfOrmation: '' ' ,,:~ ,.., ;~' " 356-5800 · ~.':~. '.~'.; .'. "' ' .. z-". y ::..:.:;.': ,"t;."~:~.,'i.'7'.:.: ," ,,':~:4., ':.. ,. 1210 Hi~way 6 West - 3s4-Tso~ Community Cre~t Union 825 Mormon Trek BIrd. 339-1002 · at 356-5230.:: / ,...;., ,Combination i,: 'Mot;tg~~'ha'b Loan Progrqm for Ho "":'in Are you interested in purchasing an older home in Iowa City? If so... Older homes often require rehabilitation. The combo program allows you to include rehabilitation costs into your mortgage. Who is eligible? · Households earning below 80% of median income will be given priority, however, households earning up to 125% of median income can participate. · Households that meet the underwriting standards to qualify for a mortgage. Eligible properties: · Properties must be owner- occupied and require substantial improvements. [] Properties must be at least 15 years old. ~! The after-rehab value of the property must provide a minimum loan to value ratio of 95%. Eligible repair examples: Elimination of health and safety hazards. t Replacement of roof, gutters and downspouts. · Replacement or upgrading of plumbing, electrical and heating. I Modemization and improvement of the function of a home. tl Accessibility improvements. I Energy conservation improvements.