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'fe~Y;~,'~' January 21, 2000
I JANUARY 25 WORK SESSION ITEMS
IP1 Letter from City Assessor: January 25 Meeting Packet
IP2 Iowa City City Assessor's Office 1999 Annual Report
IP3 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 25 Budget Session
IP4 Memorandum from Finance Director: Aid to Agencies Funding Requests
I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP5 Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas
IP6 Letter from Mayor to William and Florence Boos: Deer Management Committee
IP7 Letter from City Manager to Representative Leach: Funding
IP8 Letter from City Manager to John Zemet (Madison Realty Group): Public Library
IP9 Memorandum from City Manager: Water Plant Groundbreaking
IP10 Memorandum from City Manager: Building Inspection
IP11 Memorandum from City Manager: City Drinking Water
IP12 Memorandum from City Manager: Upcoming Council Meetings
IP13 Memorandum from City Manager: Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Fair
IP14 Memorandum from City Manager: Annual Service Awards
IP15 Memorandum from City Manager: Temporary Wages
IP16 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director to City Manager:
Linn Street Connector
IP17 Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator to City Manager: Downtown
Strategy - Project Progress Report
IP18 Memorandum City Clerk: Board and Commission Minutes
IP19 Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Upgrade of School Crossing
Signs in Iowa City to Fluorescent Yellow-Green
IP20 Letter from Harvey Miller to Police Chief: Police Presence
IP21 Minutes: September 1999 and November 17, 1999, PATV Board of Directors
Memo from City Attorney regarding proposals to amend Chapter 6B of the
Iowa Code regarding Condemnation Procedure.
Memo from City Clerk regarding 1/25 Budget Session.
Information Packet
January 21, 2000
page 2
Information from Johnson County Historical SOciety.
News release from Iowa CIty Jazz Festival.
Arts IOwa City Letter and Budget Overview.
OFFICE OF THE
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DAN L. HUDSON
ASSESSOR
DENNIS BALDRIDGE
DEPUTY
CAROLYN BURKE
DEPUTY
January 18, 2000
Dear Conference Board Member:
The annual meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the consideration of the Iowa City
Assessor's FY 2001 budget is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 6:30 P.M. at the
Iowa City Civic Center. Enclosed, so you may review the information before the meeting, are:
1. The Agenda.
2. The Proposed Budget.
3. The 1999 Annual Report which includes the program division statement.
4. A copy of February 22, 1999 minutes.
5. Board of Review applications.
6. Examining Board applications.
There is an increase in the amount to be raised by taxation for the Assessment Expense Fund '
from last year's amount. The increase consists of:
a. $ 565 for an increase in FICA and IPERS.
b. 12,215 for a 4% increase in salaries.
c. 1,200 for an adjustment to match the County Assessor.
d. 8,241 ,for decrease in the unencumbered balance.
e. 7,000 for the biennial assessment rolls and postage.
$ 29,221 Total Increase
This increase is offset by the following decreases:
f. $ 9,210 for salaries for the extra pay period in FY'00.
$ 9,210 Total Decrease
$ 20,011 Net Increase
The expense fund levy rate will be increasing from. 19784 to. 19958, an increase of less than
1%.
I am also adding another $1,500 to the office car replacement fund which is part of the Special
Appraisers Fund. Also, I am adding $3,000 to the leave contingency fund. I am also
replenishing the computer replacement fund so we can replace one more obsolete computer
next fiscal year. I need to add $175,000 to the mass re-appraisal fund. FY '01 will see the
completion of this project and the re-appraisal fund will no longer be needed. The new values
will go on the books in 2000 for commercial and 2001 for residential.
The new construction that will be taxed for the first time in FY '01 will produce nearly $6,300
for the City Assessor Expense Fund, and approximately $3,100 for the Special Appraisers
Fund.
If you have any specific questions or wish to look at any of the supporting documents for this
budget, feel free to call me at work at 356-6066 or at my home at 338-6176. .
Sincerely,
Dan L. Hudson
Iowa City Assessor
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET * POST OFFICE BOX 1350 · IOWA CITY IOWA 52244
TELEPHONE 319-356-6066
January l8.2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 25,
2000 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the
Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2001.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Roll call by taxing body.
3. Act on minutes of February 22, 1999 Conference Board Meeting.
4. Assessor presents proposed budget.
5. Discuss proposed budget.
6. Conference Board acts on proposed budget.
7. Set date for public hearing.
8. Appointment of Board of Review member to fill unexpired term.
9. Appointment of Board of Review member to fill full term.
10. Appointm6nt of School Examining Board member.
11. Appointment of City Examining Board member.
12. Other Business.
13. Adjourn.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Conference Board
ITEMIZED BUDGET - ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND
ITEM # EXPENDITURE FY '00 FY '01
SALARIES
33 City Assessor $ 57,660 $ 59,970
34 First Deputy 49,550 51,530
34 Second Deputy 46,650 48,520
37 Office Manager 34,970 36,370
37 Clerk 24,970 28,010
37 Appraiser/Clerk 25,650 27,265
33, 34, 37 Longevity 2,825 2,825
Sub-Total $ 242,275 $ 254,490
Adjustment of Extra Pay Period 9,210
Adjustment to Match County Assessor 1,200
Total Salaries $ 251,485 $ 255,690
OTHER EXPENDITURES
36 Board of Review $ 9,000 $ 9,000
38 Employer Share: FICA 19,930 20,250
39 Employer Share: IPERS 14,460 14,705
40 Health Insurance 37,250 37,250
41 Mileage &Auto 1,600 1,600
42 Office Supplies &Postage 7,700 14,500
43 Telephone 900 1,100
44 Publications, Subscriptions &Dues 1,800 1,800
45 Bonds & Worker's Compensation 600 600
46 Equipment Maintenance 200 200
47 Appraisal S'ervice 400 400
48 Insurance 3,500 3,500
49 Continuing Education 2,200 2,200
50 Appeals to Court 25,000 25,000
51 Schools & Conferences 3,800 3,800
52 Legal 2,000 2,000
53 Unemployment 2,000 2,000
54 Conference Board 0 0
55 Examining Board 30 30
56 Computer Charge 12,000 12,000
Total Other Expenditures $144,370 $151,935
TOTAL BUDGET $ 395,855 $ 407,625
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE - 53,945 - 45,704
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 341,910 $ 361,921
BUDGET - SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
FY ' 00 FY ' 01
Mapping & Appraisal $ 16,300 $ 12,500
Car Replacement 7,500 9,000
Re-Appraisal Fund 365,347 211,567
Leave Contingency 4,500 7,500
Computer Replacement 5,000 2,500
TOTAL $ 398,647 $ 243,067
LINENCUMBERED BALANCE - 46,139 - 62,774
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 352,508 $ 180,293
GRAND TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 694,418 $ 542,214
MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
Maximum Assessment Expense Fund 1,813,383,277 x .00027 = $ 489,610
IPERS & FICA Funds = 34,955
Unemployment Compensation & Tort Liability = 4,000
Maximum for Assessment Expense Fund = $ 528,565
Maximum Special Appraisers Fund 1,813,383,277 x .000405 = $ 734,420
Maximum allowed without State approval = $1,262,985
Maximum Emergency Fund 1,813,383,277 x .00027 = $ 489,610 .
(Which requires State Appeal Board Approval)
Maximum that could be raised by taxation for FY '01 = $1,752,595
LEVIES ANDRATES SINCE 1982
FiscalYear Amount Levied LevyRate Amount Levied LevyRate
1981-82 184,145 .30081 61,000 .09592
1982-83 192,960 .28004 15,000 .02177
1983-84 201,186 .27000 98,868 .13000
1984-85 200,278 .22454 73,890 .08284
1985-86 181,958 .18905 ............
1986-87 186,780 .17616 ............
1987-88 149,491 .13953 ............
1988-89 218,823 .19279 ............
1989-90 191,619 .16666 75,000 .06416
1990-91 234 390 .19498 45,000 .03743
1991-92 252 789 .20574 75,000 .06104
1992-93 242 474 .18729 120,000 .09269
1993-94 228 690 .16688 78,000 .05845
1994-95 316 002 .22132 64,000 .04482
1995-96 303 281 .20446 30,000 .02023
1996-97 319 513 .20450 17,000 .01088
1997-98 318 270 .19946 52,834 .03311
1998-99 318 699 .19269 184,357 .11146
1999-00 341 910 .19784 352,508 .20398
2000-01 361 721 .19958 180,293 .09942
CI'iWCONFERENCEBOARD
FEBRUARY 22, 1999
City Conference Board: February 22, 1999, 6:05 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at the Iowa City Civic Center. Mayor Ernie Lehman presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Duffy, Stutsman, Thompson.
IC School Board Members Present: None
Others Present: Hudson, Baldridge, Atkins, Dilkes, Karr.
Tape Recorded: Reel 99-29, Side 1.
Chair Lehman called the meeting to order and Clerk Hudson called roll and stated
that a quorum was present, the School having no one present.
The City moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting,
January 25, 1999, County seconded, and the motion carried, 2/0.
Chair Lehman declared the public hearing open. There being no comment from
the public, the public hearing was declared closed. ,
During discussion on the budget, there was agreement that the City Assessor
salary should be adjusted to match the County Assessor, but there was no motion
to that effect. The City moved to modify the salary increases to 3%. The County
seconded, and the motion carried, 2/0.
The County moved to adopt the proposed budget as amended above from that
which was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen on February 3, 1999, it was
seconded by the City. Motion carried, 2/0.
A short discussion was held about added publicity announcing which parts of town
Vanguard Appraisal listers will be working in. Along with using "City News" and
public access TV, Councilor Thornberry will make periodic announcements during
Council meetings.
There being no further business, it was moved by the City seconded by the County
to adjourn at 6:17 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION ,.,.-:
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Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the CounciJ~.-nmatti~rs ~"':n, terest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. ~-~ ~-
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during tl~> workcsession. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. ha
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL" THIS APPLICATION WILL
BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY
DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME TERM K___.:P/c,-e- ~,,.
Is your home address (listed above) the corporate limits of Iowa City? /Yes __ No
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City?
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT. CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL_YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVIS//,ORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT SECTION 362.5 OF THE CODE OF IOWA GENERALLY PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN
IMPORTANT EXCPETIONS, A MEMBER OF A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION FROM HAVING AN INTEREST IN A
CITY CONTRACT. A COPY OF SECTION 362.5 IS ATTACHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE AT 356-5030.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST.EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
If you fail to answer all questions on the application you may not be considered for appointment.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
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Individuals serving on Boards/Commi~sion~ play an important role in advising the Cound~:"mma~rs ~'~terest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during tti'~; work[L~ession. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL" THIS APPLICATION WILL
BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY
DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME_.~ ~ ,~~ .a',,~',4:~/Y/E'/.4_) TERM
NAME~< ,,4.//~/~,,,¢/Z.~/,/ HOME ADDRESS//p ,~//7'/c~..~ZE: b-,/-- / .--~,
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? X Yes No
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 2/1~/~_-,,4/~J'
PHONE NUMBER: HOME LC"'~/~ .,""'~."~/"/',p'~'(:2Y/ BUSINESS Z3'5'/
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? ~,~'/Z/'~'/z2--
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON
FOR APPLYING)?
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY, OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT SECTION 362.5 OF THE CODE OF IOWA GENERALLY PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN
IMPORTANT EXCPETIONS, A MEMBER OF A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION FROM HAVING AN INTEREST IN A
CITY CONTRACT. A COPY OF SECTION 362.5 IS ATTACHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE AT 356-5030.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST.EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? K. YES
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COIVIMISS[ON? __YES
{It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.}
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
If you fail to answer all questions on the application you may not be considered for appointment.
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CIT~; OF IOWA CITY o ~;--,
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on m~cers of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL" THIS APPLICATION WILL
BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY
DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME ~, t, L;x~,~z~/',f7 ,Z~,=,xrrJ TERM
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? X. Yes __ No
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? ~:S'
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PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~/f - ~5'/' ~ Y BUSINESS ,~/f -~2 -
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
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WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON
FOR APPLYING)?
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SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT SECTION 362.5 OF THE CODE OF IOWA GENERALLY PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN
IMPORTANT EXCPETIONS, A MEMBER OF A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION FROM HAVING AN INTEREST IN A
CITY CONTRACT. A COPY OF SECTION 362.5 IS ATTACHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE AT 356-5030.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? _.ZY_.YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES ,,Y NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
If you fail to answer all questions on the application you may not be considered for appointment.
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IOWA CITY
CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
1999 ANNUAL REPORT
1999 REPORT
OFFICE OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .....................................................................................1
Iowa City Conference Board ....................................................................2
Staff of Iowa City Assessor's Office
Members of Board of Review
Members of Examining Board ..................................................................3
Report of City Assessor ......................................................................4 - 6
Abstract for 1999 Iowa City Assessments ................................................7
Exempt Property as of July 1, 1999 .........................................................7
Comparison of Values with Rollback Applied ......................................8-10
Comparison of Residential, Commercial and
Industrial Value,s ..........................................................................11-12
Top Taxpayers for Iowa City ..................................................................13
Comparative Millage Rates ....................................................................14
Iowa City Assessor's Program Division Statement FY '01 ................15-22
1999 IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
Ernie Lehman, Mayor
Connie Champion
Karen Kubby
Mike O'Donnell
Dee Norton
Dean Thornberry
Dee Vanderhoef
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
Matthew Goodlaxson, President
Don Jackson
Nicholas Johnson
* Alan Left
Lauren Reece
Dale Schulz
* Peter Wallace
*Conference Board Designee
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chairperson
Charles Duffy
Mike Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
Gerald D. Bair - Director, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
1999 STAFF OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REVIEW
AND EXAMINING BOARD OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Dan L. Hudson Appt. 1996 through 2001
City Assessor Date of Employment: 1 Aug, 1977
Dennis J. Baldridge
First Deputy Date of Employment: 12 Jul, 1982
Carolyn R. Burke
Second Deputy Date of Employment: 8 Oct, 1979
Patricia Kuhns
Office Manager Date of Employment: 26 Sep, 1988
Mark Fedler
AppraisedClerk Date of Employment: 20 Jun, 1994
Diane Campbell
Clerk Date of Employment: 16 Feb, 1998
IOWA CITY BOARD OF REVIEW
Jack Yanaush, Chairperson Appt 1994 through 1999
Haywood Belle Appt 1997 through 2002
Jane G. Downer Appt 1999 through 2004
Ernie Galer Appt 1995 through 2000
Janice E. Sweet, Clerk Appt 1996 through 2001
IOWA CITY EXAMINING BOARD
John McDonald for City Appt 1994 through 1999
Jerald L. Palmer for School Appt 1994 through 1999
Jerry Vanni for County Appt 1998 through 2003
LEGAL COUNSEL
Eleanor Dilkes - City Attorney
Andy Matthews - Assistant City Attorney
To Members of the Iowa City Conference Board
From: Dan L. Hudson - Iowa City Assessor
Subject: 1999 Annual Report - Issued December 29, 1999
The following report covers the activities of this office from January 1, 1999 to
date of issue.
VALUATIONS
Since 1999 was a real estate revaluation year, there were increases in assessments
to meet the statutory level as monitored by the Iowa Department of Revenue and
Finance. Increases in assessments from revaluation were approximately 92 million
dollars for residential and 64 million dollars for commercial. New construction also
added approximately 35 million dollars to residential, 10.8 million dollars to
commercial and 1.6 million dollars to industrial for 1999.
The 683 residential deed sales for the first 11 months of 1999 give us a median ratio
(assessed value vs sale price) of 92.4% as compared to 91.3% for the whole year of
1998. Factoring in the 5.9% average residential increase in the assessment for 1999,
this shows that the selling prices of homes have continued to increase. If this trend
continues during 2000, there will have to be, once again, an increase in assessments
for 2001. Iowa City's overall level of assessment was once again substantiated by the
Department of Revenue and Finance as shown by the fact that Iowa City received only
equalization orders on agricultural property for 1999.
It should be kept in mind that when a jurisdiction is at the State mandated sales ratio
level of 100%, a full one-half of home sales will. be for less than the assessed value.
Sales for less than the assessed value generally result in appeals to the Board of
Review.
COURT CASES
There were two appeals to District Court in 1999. One appeal was for commercial
property and the other for residential property. There are no pending cases from prior
years. At this point, no trial dates have been set for the two cases.
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review was in session from May 1 through May 19, the day of
adjournment. The Board had 83 protests filed, with 27 being upheld and 56 denied.
The total value of real estate being protested was $74,366,429 with a total requested
reduction of $10,937,965. The Board also reduced 15 properties on their own
volition or at the request of the assessor. The Board allowed a total reduction of
$974,756.
EQUITY VERSUS MARKET IN ASSESSMENT
It is difficult to be both equitable among assessments and in tune with the market.
Similar properties do not always sell for similar prices, so the market is not always
equitable and some times a long way from it. Most assessors would lean toward
equity if they could choose between the two. Our first priority is equity since it is
not always possible to have every assessment match the selling price. Our
statistics show that we are doing a good job in this regard.
ROLLBACKS
The residential rollback has gone down slightly from 56.5% for the current taxes
to 54.9% for next year's taxes. Commercial property will have a small rollback of
98.8%, down from last year when they paid on the full 100% value.
The League of Municipalities has been trying to get legislation passed to stop
the decrease in the residential tax base. Iowa City's residential tax base has not
actually decreased because of our increase in market value and new
construction. Never the less, the shift of the tax burden should be of concern.
The tables on pages 11 and 12 illustrate this shift. Commercial property has
become a smaller percentage of the total value, but a larger percentage of the
taxable value when looking back over the years.
NEW LEGISLATION
HF 242 Removes code references to items no longer taxed. '
HF 755 Reduces to 2 years the period an omitted assessment may be made.
HF 758 Exempts from taxation any storm shelter in a mobile home park.
HF769 - Grandfathers in any condominium declared before January 1, 1999 for
a period of 5 years. Due to Rule 701-71.1 (4) and (5) changes,
condominiums newly converted from apartments and not being sold will
be assessed as commercial property.
SF 136 - Changes deadline for signing property tax exemption claims from July 1
to April 15.
SF 458 - Requires auditor to publish statement with equalization order that local
taxing authorities can reduce tax levies to compensate for any increases
in valuation.
SF 462 - Revises dates for eligibility for the military exemption.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education is a requirement for the assessor and deputies for
their reappointment to their positions. I feel it is also good for the other
employees to attend some classes so they can adequately respond to
inquiries and questions.
The Assessor attended the following courses and conferences during
1999:
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 10.75 C.E. hrs.
IAA0 Annual Conference ....
The First Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 1999:
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 10.75 C.E. hrs.
ISAC Fall School 5.00 C.E. hrs.
Commercial Pricing &Valuation 15.00 C.E. hrs. T
The Second Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 1999:
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 10.75 C.E. hrs.
NCRAAO Conference 9.00 C.E. hrs
T = Tested
APPRECIATION
My staff and I would like to thank the Conference Board, the Board of
Review, the City Attorney and her assistants, and the City Staff for their
assistance, cooperation and confidence during the past year. I would also
like to recognize and thank my staff at this time for their part in establishing
and maintaining the professional standards of the office.
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1999 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IOWA CITY
Value of Agricultural Land and Structures $ 2,150,110
Value of Residential Dwellings on Agricultural Realty 1,410,140
Value of Residential Lots and Buildings 1,666,425,090
Value of Commercial Lots and Buildings 784,974,960
Value of Industrial Lots and Buildings 45,349,600
Value of Industrial Machinery and Commercial 38,736,298
Equipment as Real Estate
Actual Value of All Real Estate* $2,539,046,198
*All the above values are based on the 1999 abstract as reported to the Iowa Department of
Revenue and Finance on July 1, 1999. The values for Railroad and Utility Property are supplied to
the Auditor by the Iowa State Department of Revenue and Finance. The value of utilities and
railroads in Iowa City for 1998 was $61,386,181.
EXEMPT PROPERTY IN IOWA CITY FOR 1999
Religious Institutions $ 48,357,380
Charitable and Benevolent Societies 75,861,660
Educational Institutions 510,090
Low Rent Housing 3,751,260
Associations of War Veterans 382,460
Forest and Fruit 518,221
Partial Industrial, Urban Revitalization &Recycling 7,111,310
S u b-Total $136,492,381
University of Iowa (As Reported by SUI for 1994) 729,599,949
TOTAL $866,092,330
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VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED
STATE STATE ADJUSTED
YEAR ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE
1988 Agricultural $ 2,740,854 1.000000 $ 2,740,854
Ag Dwelling 1,130,020 .806384 911,230
Residential 758,164,620 .806384 611,371,819
Commercial 401,581,399 1.000000 401,581,399
Industrial 31,730,750 1.000000 31,730,750
M & E 40,119,662 1.000000 40,119,662
TOTAL $1,235,467,305 $1,088,455,714
1989' -13% Agricultural $ 2,659,169 1.000000 $ 2,659,169
Ag Dwelling 1,163,090 .798471 928,694
Residential 808,471,670 .798471 645,541,183
Commercial 418,611,709 1.000000 418,611,709
Industrial 32,321,290 1.000000 32,321,290
M & E 43,925,077 1.000000 43,925,077
TOTAL $1,307,1 52,005 $1,143,987, 122
1990 Agricultural $ 2,206,484 1.000000 $ 2,206,484
Ag Dwelling 1,163,090 .794636 924,233
Residential 830,877,911 .794636 660,245,500
Commercial 428,045,979 1.000000 428,045,979
Industrial 33,242,630 1.000000 33,242,630
M & E 49,473,401 1.000000 49,473,401
TOTAL $1,345,009,495 $1,174,138,227
1991 * Agricultural $ 2,082,540 1.000000 $ 2,082,540
Ag Dwelling 1,159,280 .730608 846,979
Residential 924,095,521 .730608 675,151,580
Commercial 469,155,456 1.000000 469,155,456
Industrial 34,390,300 1.000000 34,390,300
M & E 54,708,712 1.000000 54,708,712
TOTAL $1,485,591,809 $1,236,335,567
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D
STATE STATE ADJUSTED
YEAR ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE
1992 Agricultural $ 1,977,575 1.000000 $ 1,977,575
Ag Dwelling 976,430 .726985 709,850
Residential 948,162,720 .726985 689,300,075
Commercial 483,983,100 1.000000 483,983,100
Industrial 36,088,910 1.000000 36,088,910
M & E 59,612,801 1.000000 59,612,801
TOTAL $1,530,801,536 $1,271,672,31 1
1993* Agricultural $ 1,865,755 1.000000 $ 1,865,755
Ag Dwelling 1,124,020 .680404 764,788
Residential 1,088,592,820 .680404 740,682,909
Commercial 541,066,293 1.000000 541,066,293
Industrial 37,640,010 1.000000 37,640,010
M & E 55,181.660 1.000000 55,181,660
TOTAL $1,725,470,558 $1,377,201,415
1994 Agricultural $ 1,884,736 1.000000 $ 1,884,736
Ag Dwelling 1,224,510 .675074 826,635
Residential 1,135,164,290 .675074 766,319,898
Commercial 555,664,033 1.000000 555,664,033
Industrial 37,584,600 1.000000 37,584,600
M & E 63.678.377 1.000000 63.678.377
TOTAL $1,795,200,546 $1,425,958,279
1995* +10% Agricultural $ 2,038,805 1.000000 $ 2,038,805
Ag Dwelling 1,466,630 .593180 869,976
Residential 1,342,714,470 .593180 796,471,369
Commercial 632,219,253 .972824 615,038,063
Industrial 41,717,330 1.000000 41,717,330
M & E 64,300.377 1.000000 64.300.377
TOTAL $2,084,456,865 $1,520,435,920
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D.
STATE STATE ADJUSTED
YEAR ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE
1996 Agricultural $ 2,118,889 1.000000 $ 2,118,889
Ag Dwelling 1,449,530 .588284 852,735
Residential 1,380,932,970 .588284 812,380,771
Commercial 648,238,303 1.000000 648,238,303
Industrial 42,041,700 1.000000 42,041,700
M & E 56,962,378 1.000000 56.962,378
TOTAL $2,131,743,770 $1,562,594,776
1997' +8% Agricultural $ 2,186,897 .964206 $ 2,108,619
Ag Dwelling 1,402,930 .549090 770,335
Residential 1,499,358,470 .549090 823,282,742
Commercial 709,209,833 .973606 690,490,949
Industrial 42,415,010 1.000000 42,415,010
M & E 55,638.669 1.000000 55.638.669
TOTAL $2,310,211,809 $1,614,706,324
1998 Agricultural $ 2,158,813 1.000000 $ 2,158,813
Ag Dwelling 1,341,350 .564789 757,580
Residential 1,541,306,570 .564789 870,512,996
Commercial 723,017,343 1.000000 723,017,343
Industrial 47,180,180 1.000000 47,180,180
M & E 50,859,985 1.000000 50,859.985
TOTAL $2,365,864,241 $1,694,486,897
1999* +13% Agricultural $ 2,429,624 .963381 $ 2,340,654
Ag Dwelling 1,410,140 .548525 773,497
Residential 1,666,425,090 .548525 914,075,823
Commercial 784,974,960 .987732 775,344,887
Industrial 45,349,600 1.000000 45,349,600
M & E 38,736.298 1.000000 38,736,298
TOTAL $2,539,325,712 $1,776,620,759
The adjusted values given are not exact but are meant to give a representation of the growth
of Iowa City's tax base.
*Reassessment Year
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COMPARISON OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
APARTMENT OTHER
YEAR RESIDENTIAL % COMMERCIAL % COMMERCIAL %
ASSESSED
1988 758,164,620 60.9 162,923,079 13.1 238,824,330 19.2
1989 808,471,670 61.7 166,829,929 12.7 251,781,780 19.2
1990 830,877,911 61.8 169,428,179 12.6 258,617,800 19.2
1991 924,095,521 62.2 180,660,316 12.2 288,495,140 19.4
1992 948,162,720 62.0 187,803,160 12.3 296,179,940 19.3
1993 1,088,592,820 63.1 215,508,613 12.5 325,557,680 18.9
1994 1,136,388,800 63.3 220,464,483 12.3 335,199,550 18.7
1995 1,344,181,100 64.5 247,749,743 11.9 384,469,510 18.4
1996 1,382,382,500 64.9 252,376,673 11.8 395,861,630 18.6
1997 1,500,761,400 65.0 270,554,593 11.7 438,655,240 19.0
1998 1,542,647,920 65.2 269,414,303 11.4 453,603,040 19.2
1999 1,667,835,230 65.7 287,848,720 11.3 497,126,240 19.6
TAXABLE
1988 611,371,819 55.7 162,923,079 14.8 238,824,330 21.8
1989 645,541 183 56.2 166,829,929 14.5 251,781,780 22.0
1990 660,245,500 56.2 169,428, 179 14.5 258,617,800 22.0
1991 675,151,580 54:6 180,660,316 14.6 288,495,140 23.3
1992 689,300,075 54.2 187,803,160 14.8 296,179,940 23.3
1993 740,682,909 53.8 215,508,613 15.7 325,557,680 23.6
1994 767,146,533 53.8 220,464,483 15.5 335,199,550 23.5
1995 797,341,345 52.4 241,016,896 15.9 374,021,167 24.6
1996 813,233,510 52.1 252,376,673 16.2 395,861,630 25.3
1997 824,053,077 51.0 263,413,575 16.3 427,077,374 26.5
1998 871,270,576 51.4 269,414,303 15.9 453,603,040 26.8
1999 914,849,320 51.5 284,317,392 16.0 491,027,495 27.6
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AND INDUSTRIAL VALUES
TOTAL
GOMMERGIAL % INDUSTRIAL % OTHER %
VALUES
401,747,409 32.3 74,706,504 6.0 10,501,754 0.8
418,611,709 31.9 73,597,442 5.6 10,357,933 0.8
428,045,979 31.8 73,198,642 5.4 12,886,963 1.0
469,155,456 31.6 79,879,255 5.4 12,461,577 0.8
483,983,100 31.6 84,743,140 5.5 13,912,576 0.9
541,066,293 31.4 80,274,334 4.6 15,537, 111 0.9
555,664,033 31.0 86,882,374 4.8 16,265,339 0.9
632,219,253 30.3 93,423,546 4.5 14,632,966 0.7
648,238,303 30.4 89,741,281 4.2 11,381,686 0.5
709,209,833 30.7 92,194,909 4.0 7,883,675 0.3
723,017,343 30.6 92,682,117 3.9 7,516,861 0.3
784,974,960 30.9 80,852,272 3.2 5,663,250 0.2
VALUES
401,747,409 36.6 74,706,504 6.8 10,240,392 0.9
418,611,709 36.5 73,597,442 6.4 10,123,537 0.9
428,045,979 36.5 73,198,642 6.2 12,648,106 1.1
469,155,456 37.9 79,879,255 6.5 12,149,276 1.0
483,983,100 38.1 84,743,140 6.7 13,645,996 1.0
541,066,293 39.3 80,274,334 5.8 15,177,879 1.1
555,664,033 39.0 86,882,374 6.1 16,265,339 1.1
615,038,063 40.5 93,423,546 6.1 14,632,966 1.0
648,238,303 41.5 89,741,281 5.7 11,381,686 0.7
690,490,949 42.8 92,194,909 5.7 7,811,196 0.5
723,017,343 42.7 92,682,117 5.5 7,516,861 0°4
775,344,887 43.6 80,852,272 4.6 5,574,280 0.3
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1999 TOP TAXPAYERS
Excluding Utilities Assessed by the State
RANK NAME TAXABLE VALUES
1 James & Loretta Clark $ 23,971,443
2 Procter & Gamble 22,115,868
3 Southgate Development 20,204,493
4 Old Capitol Mall 19,792,855
5 American College Testing 17,446,923
6 NCS Learning Corp. 16, 129, 108
7 Hy Vee 13,496,084
8 City Plaza Hotel 13,198,331
9 Edwin &Ethel Barker &Barker Partnership 11,568,622
10 Gillette Canada 11,385,703
11 Lear Corporation 10,683,520
12 Release International 10,655,103
13 Highlander Partnership 8,223,215
14 Mercantile Bank 7,742,680
15 Mercy Facilities Inc. 7,609,503
16 Iowa State Bank '&Trust 7,427,314
17 Sycamore Mall 7,408,978
18 Hawkeye Real Estate Investment 7,258,092
19 Lakeside Apartments 7,135,485
20 Towncrest Investment Association 6,888,601
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COMPARISON OF TAX RATES FOR CITIES WITH THEIR OWN ASSESSORS
SORTED BY 1999-2000 ASSESSOR LEVY
NAME CITY COUNTY SCHOOL ASSESSOR OTHER TOTAL
DUBUQUE 10.71601 5.54016 11.53111 0.27000 0.84315 28.90043
MASON CITY 10.08215 5.15524 14.93590 0.27839 0.64752 31.09920
CEDAR RAPIDS 12.40000 5.31110 11.88387 0.28771 0.64283 30.52551
DAVENPORT 13.95123 4.06203 14.92898 0.29311 0.61441 33.84976
AMES 9.76244 5.13899 13.66879 **0.33846 0.92451 29.83319
CLINTON 13.06051 4.88947 15.19485 0.40055 0.62709 34.17247
IOWA CITY 13.85067 5.48133 11.69627 '0.40182 0.68255 32.11264
SIOUX CITY 13.94690 6.27007 13.64809 ***0.52601 0.62258 35.01365
* INCLUDES RE-APPRAISAL OF 0.20398
** INCLUDES GIS FUNDING
**" INCLUDES MAP FUNDING
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IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S PROGRAM DIVISION STATEMENT FY '01
DIVISION PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Iowa City Assessor's Office is to find, list and value for tax
purposes, all real property in Iowa City and maintain records for all parcels
in Iowa City.
DIVISION GOALS:
To establish values according to Iowa law on all commercial, industrial, agricultural
and residential property within the City of Iowa City in the most equitable manner
based on actual physical aspects of the property and all the pertinent sales data
available; to improve the efficiency by which these assessments are made; to
provide prompt and courteous response to all inquiries for information.
GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Receive calls and inquiries and dispense information efficiently and on a timely
basis.
2. Complete all daily record changes and related duties as received.
3. On a quarterly basis, review in the field all new construction and demolition, and
by January 1, 2001, make final review of said construction and demolition.
4. Prepare forms and get signatures for all new homestead and military credits by
July 1, 2001.
5. Remove all homestead and military credits from the permanent file for those who
are no longer eligible to receive the credit by July 1,2001.
6. Prepare and get signatures on all other new annual forms, making sure they are
in compliance with all laws and rules, by their statutory dates.
7. Prepare and distribute the annual report to Conference Board members by
December 31,2000.
8. Hold preliminary Conference Board meetings and public hearings to adopt the
annual budget by March 15, 2001.
9. By April 1,2001 send out assessment for all properties that did not previously
receive rolls during the 2001 re-appraisal process.
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GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES CONT'D.
10. Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review from April 16 to
May 5, 2001 and coordinate the Board of Review meeting during May 2001.
11. Prepare and submit annual abstract to the Iowa Department of Revenue &
Finance by July 1,2001.
NEW DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Review sales as they occur for all classes of property so we may complete our
biennial reassessment for 2001, making sure our values stay at the mandated
level.
2. Initiate the new appraisal system and review assessments and sales by
neighborhoods and other criteria to be established during the studies.
3. Work with the Johnson County Assessor and Auditor to develop our new
computer generated mapping system. Look into the use of a G.I.S. system
which would utilize these maps.
4. Continue a program to review all of the quality grades on residential property to
enhance our equity, along with physical inspections of properties whose sales
fall outside certain parameters.
5. Coordinate the ongoing mass re-appraisal by Vanguard Appraisals. The .
residential values are to be completed for January 2001.
6. Review the work being done by our re-appraisal firm Vanguard Appraisals.
7. Mail to owners, the new residential values set by Vanguard Appraisal and
coordinate their informal review with property owners, all before April 1,2001.
8. Provide all of our property record card information on our web page available through the county web site by July 1,2001.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
The median sales ratio (median) is the middle sales ratio and a measure of the
percent of our assessment to the actual sales prices. The coefficient of dispersion
(C.O.D.) is a measure of assessment uniformity based on the degree to which
individual sales ratios vary from the median sales ratio. The goal of the Iowa City
Assessor is to keep this C.O.D. below 10. A C.O.D. of 10 is considered excellent
and was attained in 1998 by only 5 of the 108 assessing jurisdictions in Iowa. The
following table shows the median, C.O.D., and the number of deed sales for Iowa
City residential property since the assessments went to the 100% level in 1975.
YEAR MEDIAN C.O.D # OF SALES
Assessment Year 1975 87.10 10.36 682
1976 76.30 11.38 681
1977 65.10 12.10 840
Assessment Year 1978 74.70 9.83 639
State Orders 1979 91.80 9.40 551
1980 87.85 8.69 394
Assessment Year 1981 88.90 8.74 393
1982 87.30 9.38 299
Assessment Year 1983 94.00 7.19 544
1984 92.80 8.03 451
Assessment Year 1985 96.15 8.27 448
1986 95.30 9.02 513
Assessment Year 1987 94.90 9.26 522
1988 93.60 9.34 555
Assessment Year 1989 91.80 9.80 538
1990 87.05 9.75 608
Assessment Year 1991 90.40 8.49 659
1992 85.00 9.88 688
Assessment Year 1993 90.80 8.57 651
1994 84.10 9.59 627
Assessment Year 1995 91.20 8.48 595
1996 91.20 9.59 636
Assessment Year 1997 93.45 8.71 658
1998 91.60 8.24 699
Assessment Year '1999 92.90 9.37 683
*Data Based on First 11 Months only
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MEDIAN SALES RATIOS BY QUARTERS
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MEDIAN RATIO STUDY
This graph best illustrates the changing market we have experienced in
Iowa City. The median ratio for each quarter is found by calculating the
assessed value to selling price ratio for each sale, sorting those ratios in
ascending order, and identifying the middle ratio. There has been a
definite trend downward in the quarterly ratios since 1985, with a large
drop beginning in late 1989. This trend has nearly leveled off during the
last 5 years. This downward trend would have been much worse if not for
the increase in residential assessed value in 1989, 1991,1993, 1995,
1997 and 1999 which averaged over 5% in 1989, nearly 10% in 1991,
over 12% in 1993, over 15% in 1995, over 6% in 1997, and nearly 6% in
1999. Since our assessed values have not declined in the time period,
the trend is measuring the increase in selling prices of properties.
The Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance requires that the assessed
value be adjusted January 1, 2001 to within 5% of full value. If the trend
shown in the chart for 1999 continues in 2000, values will need to be
raised slightly in 2001.
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The following statistics are for residential sales, and below are tables of the
ranking of Iowa City in comparison to the other 107 assessing jurisdictions in
Iowa. For brevity, only the top 10 are shown. Data is for 1998 sales which is
the last complete year available.
These tables show that Iowa City is still one of only a few jurisdictions in Iowa
with a C.O.D. of less than 10. The average sale price of a home in Iowa City
is next to the highest Iowa for 1998. Iowa City also has a large number of
sales as could be expected by it's size and mobile population.
SORTED BY COD
NO JURISDICTION MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD C O D REGR INDEX
1 AMES CITY 93.06 93.10 93.71 7.21 99.30
2 JOHNSON 93.42 93.90 93.61 7.87 99.79
3 IOWA CITY 91.64 91.60 90.73 8.24 101.00
4 LINN 98.84 98.00 98.13' 9.30 100.72
5 SCOTT 89.77 89.10 89.86 9.64 99.89
6 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 96.85 95.80 96.13 10.07 100.74
7 POLK 92.17 91.60 91.75 10.39 100.45
8 MARSHALLTOWN CITY 93.66 93.55 92.45 11.43 101.30
9 STORY 85.39 85.30 85.56 11.44 99.80
10 DUBUQUE CITY 100.45 99.35 97.89 11.64 102.61
SORTED BY AVERAGE SALE PRICE
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE
1 SCOTT 779 103,549,217 132.926
2 IOWA CITY 699 90,559,435 129,556
3 AMES CITY 557 70,864,602 127,225
4 JOHNSON 394 47,973,927 121,761
5 DALLAS 580 68,659,959 118,379
6 POLK 5856 659,658,206 112,647
7 DICKINSON 157 17,197,843 109,540
8 LINN 717 77,891,429 108,635
9 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 2104 220,043,106 104,583
10 WARREN 387 37,892,870 97,914
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SORTED BY NUMBER OF SALES
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE
1 POLK 5856 659,658,206 112,647
2 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 2104 220,043,106 104,583
3 BLACK HAWK 1509 120,319,371 79,735
4 DAVENPORT CITY 1474 126,595,697 85,886
5 SIOUX CITY 1191 99,720,434 83,728
6 POTTAWATTAMIE 886 66,016,988 74,511
7 SCOTT 779 103,549,217 132,926
8 LINN 717 77,891,429 108,635
9 IOWA CITY 699 90,559,435 129,556
10 DUBUQUE CITY 692 63,898,076 92,338
The regression index is an indicator of the degree to which high value properties are over
or under assessed in relationship to low value properties. An index of 100.00 indicates no
difference in assessments of high value properties in comparison to low value properties
based upon that year's sales. An index over 100 indicates that high value properties are
under assessed in relation to low value properties. As you can see in the following table,
Iowa City's regression index is still close to the ideal 100.00 level. Again, for brevity, only
the top 20 are shown.
SORTED BY REGRESSION INDEX
NO JURISDICTION MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD C O D REGR INDEX
1 DALLAS 92.43 93.85 94.61 15.65 97.69
2 AMES CITY 93.06 93.10 93.71 7.21 99.30
3 WINNESHIEK 81.47 83.05 82.02 14.97 99.32
4 JOHNSON 93.42 93.90 93.61 7.87 99.79
5 STORY 85.39 85.30 85.56 11.44 99.80
6 WARREN 91.59 92.70 91.75 12.53 99.82
7 SCOTT 89.77 89.10 89.86 9.64 99.89
8 BREMER 93.79 94.10 93.82 16.01 99.96
9 POLK 92.17 91.60 91.75 10.39 100.45
10 MARSHALL 88.35 87.20 87.92 15.68 100.48
11 LINN 98.84 98.00 98.13 9.30 100.72
12 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 96.85 95.80 96.13 10.07 100.74
13 RINGGOLD 101.46 97.60 100.70 18.95 100.75
14 IOWA CITY 91.64 91.60 90.73 8.24 101.00
15 DELAWARE 90.89 90.50 89.90 16.88 101.10
16 FLOYD 91.47 88.85 90.43 17.24 101.15
17 MARSHALLTOWN CITY 93.66 93.55 92.45 11.43 101.30
18 CLAY 96.30 93.60 94.85 18.18 101.52
19 IOWA 87.48 88.70 86.12 19.58 101.57
20 DUBUQUE 96.72 94.60 95.14 14.38 101.66
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The table below shows the top 10 jurisdictions for commercial sales. The
commercial C.O.D.'s vary from under 3 to over 77 with a median of over 28 for all of
Iowa, while the residential C.O.D.'s vary from 7 to 35 with a median of just under 19
for all of Iowa. Also shown are the top 5 jurisdictions which had at least 10
commercial sales. This data is a little more significant since a few sales can skew the
statistics in both directions.
COMMERCIAL SALES SORTED BY C O D
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE MEDIAN C O D
1 CALHOUN 2 21,800 10,900 108.55 2.80
2 IDA 2 69,300 34,650 63.90 4.38
3 MILLS 4 384,500 96,125 67.90 10.38
4 CLAY 6 386,000 64,333 101.05 11.14
5 POCAHONTAS 3 135,750 45,250 179.90 11.39
6 IOWA CITY 25 11,850,000 474,000 89.10 11.68
7 AMES CITY 20 14,656,125 732,806 95.90 12.02
8 LOUISA 5 387,600 77,520 77.10 12.03
9 ADAIR 2 161,500 80,750 96.15 13.15
10 EMMET 5 257,500 51,500 63.30 14.50
MINIMUM 10 COMMERCIAL SALES SORTED BY C O D
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE MEDIAN C O D
1 IOWA CITY 25 11,850,000 474,000 89.10 11.68
2 AMES CITY 20 14,656,125 732,806 95.90 12.02
3 CLINTON 14 705,500 50,393 96.05 15.74
4 LINN 34 4,805,900 141,350 91.00 18.53
5 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 46 14,262,831 310,062 95.40 19.70
The following is a tabulation of the commercial properties for the same period as
described at the top of Page 17. Because of the small number of sales, one or two
bad sales can greatly influence the performance measurements, therefore creating
more fluctuation in the measurements. See data above to illustrate this and to show
Iowa City's standing.
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YEAR MEDIAN C.O.D. # OF SALES
Assessment Year 1975 84.30 19.75 14
1976 72.30 13.19 18
1977 62.90 28.20 27
Assessment Year 1978 84.60 13.49 12
1979 78.00 16.66 15
1980 80.85 22.69 12
Assessment Year 1981 87.55 10.07 14
1982 78.00 10.25 8
Assessment Year 1983 87.85 10.58 26
1984 76.80 18.30 13
Assessment Year 1985 82.00 12.63 16
1986 98.20 14.21 15
Assessment Year 1987 87.65 17.27 16
1988 95.40 19.77 20
Assessment Year 1989 94.40 13.81 13
1990 89.60 19.53 13
Assessment Year 1991 87.85 8.38 8
1992 89.90 14.86 21
Assessment Year 1993 90.35 14.24 26
1994 87.90 12.44 24
Assessment Year 1995 90.10 12.76 22
1996 89.50 15.78 24
Assessment Year 1997 87.80 11.57 21
1998 89.10 11.68 25
Assessment Year '1999 89.25 16.70 40
* Data Based on First 11 Months Only
DIVISION ANALYSIS:
While the program division statement is on the fiscal year, the remainder of the
annual report is based on the assessment year which is the calendar year. The
annual report has more meaning when based on the assessment year, since the
state equalization orders come in a different fiscal year than the biennial reappraisal
which the orders are to equalize.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 21, 2000
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: January 25 budget session
The following schedule was prepared to include a 10 minute presentation followed by
five minutes for questions. The work session begins at 6:30 with a City Conference
Board Meeting and presentations start at 7:00.
7:00-7:15 Airport Commission
7:15-7:30 Library Board
7:30-7:45 Parks & Recreation Commission
7:45-8:00 Public Art Committee
8:00-8:15 Senior Cemer
8:15-8:30 Jazz Festival
8:30-8:45 Downtown Association
Cc: Organizations
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 18, 2000
TO: City Council
FROM: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director
RE: Aid to Agencies Funding Requests
Attached you will find the FY01 budget requests from various agencies and also a
spreadsheet showing each of their requests along with the amount included in the City's
FY01 proposed budget at this time. Each agency will have an opportunity to address the
Council at the work session on January 25th.
The last page is a letter from Project Green supporting the Parks & Recreation budget
request for a full-time Natural Areas Manager.
NON-OPERATIONAL ADMIN.
AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING REQUESTS - FY2001
Actual Actual Budget Proposed Requested
Agency FY98 F'Y99 FY2000 FY2001 FY2001
Big Brothers/Big Sisters $ 34,557 $ 36,000 38,150
Crisis Center 35,480 37,254 $ 38,672
Domestic Violence Program 47,000 50,000 51,673
Elderly Services Agency 56,800 53,991 60,255
Emergency Housing Project 8,500 9,000 9,225 Same as FY00, Human
HACAP 6,425 7,625 7,850 Assume
Hayor's Youth Employment 37,080 38,000 40,450 Contingency in Services
HECCA 26,000 26,800 27,872 00 will be Coordinator
Rape Victim Advocacy 12,500 13,0,00 13,500 allocated to separate
Red Cross 4,740 6,477 5, 155 presentation
United Action for Youth 56,500 62,509 60,450 agencies in FY01
Neighborhood Centers 52,000 54,844 57,836
ICARE 9,600 10,000 10,250
Free Hedical Clinic 5,440 5,700 5,985
Contingency 38, 177
Subtotal: $ 392,622 $ 411,200 $ 465,500 $ 465,500 $
Less: Amount Funded
Directly by CDBG: (104,991) (105,000) (105,000) (105,000)
Net General Fund Total - Exp 8831: $ 287,631 $ 306,200 $ 360,500 $ 360,500 $
Following are
3% above FY00
Community Events:
Arts Festival $ 5,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,500 $ 6,695 $ 10,000
* Arts Iowa City :::::;::::::::::t5~OQO:: :::::::~:::~::::::::::::¥:::::~:30,000
Downtown Association:
Friday Night Concert Series 5,250 6,500 6,250 6,438 7,500
Downtown Assoc: Holiday Lights 1,000
Downtown Association:
* Disabilities Awareness Days 250 250 258
Heritage Trees 4,000 4,000 4,040
]ohmon Co Historical Society 3,000 4,000 4,500 4,635 S,000
Jazz Festival 5,000 7,460 7,500 7,725 7,500
laytees' 4th of July Celeb. 9,000
Subtotal: Community Events 18,250 28,210 44,000 29,791 70,000
Community Spirit Banners 5,000 7,500 7,500
City Sponsored Community Events 15,250 15,709 15,250
Total Community Event Funding - Exp 8833: $ 18,250 $ 28,210 $ 64,250 $ 53,000 $ 92,750
Total General Fund Non Oper. Admin Dept:
Human Services and Other
Aid to Agencies (Exp 8831 / 8833) $ 305,881 $ 334,410 $ 424,750 $ 413,500 *****
* This funding request was granted separate from the FY2000 budget process.
FESTIVAL
December 3, 1999
Mr. Kevin O'Malley
Finance Director
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. O'Malley:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a FY01 budget request to the City to support the
Iowa Arts Festival. The Festival respectfully requests that the City fund $10,000 of the
Festival's $135,000 overall budget.
In 1999, the Iowa Arts Festival took a huge step forward expanding to a new location with a
host of new events and activities. Our traditional single day of children's and family
activities and entertainment was doubled so the entire weekend was a draw for families. In
addition, we offered three performance venues with high quality, non-stop entertainment.
The ArtFair was more than doubled in size, as seventy-five highly talented artists filled the
streets with wonderful art and craft.
Overall the event was a huge success, and a great strain on our budget. With the expansion
came increased costs for security, sanitation, clean-up, and equipment rental, none of which
is covered by our traditional sponsors.
We also doubled our marketing budget, placing ads in major newspapers across the state and
conducted a public relations campaign in a seven-state region. This paid off with a story in
Chicago Magazine, great coverage in the Des Moines Register, and mention in several major
mid-west newspapers.
We hope to be able to grow the Iowa Arts Festixll as a great city celebration, and also to
become a major regional event bringing record number of visitors to downtown Iowa City.
The increased support given to the Festival by the City will be used to enhance the event' s
infrastructure as well as to promote the event throughout the mid-west.
We would be pleased to provide you with any additional information and we thank you for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
Diane Sulg
Executive Director
Post Office Box 3128 · Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Phone (319) 337-7944 · Fax (3~9) 337~4934
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager ~
FROM: Administrative Assista
DATE: October 12, 1999
RE: 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 3'a
and 4t~. There is a possibility of conflict whenever the 3rd and 4~ 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 97,500 for Jazz
Fest (Council authorized $7,500 for FY00). The Jaycees are requesting 99,000
(they have not received funding in the past).
Please note that although arrangements have been agreed upon to allow these
events to occur cooperatively, they are two separate organizations requesting
funding independent of one another.
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.
'~ '~ Steve Grismore
P.O. Box 10054
Iowc~ City, towc~ 52240
10/10/99 ~ :
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Dear Oi~ ~uncil. :~'
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 fliesl) 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 J~7:, 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 I & 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, lhe
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 Tor our tenth anniversary, This could be a great year for
the Festival and the City of Iowa City, Thank youl
Steve Grismore/Director/Iowa ~ih/Jazz Festival
p.s have you seen the web page? iowacityJazzfestivel,com
THE IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE JAYCEES
"Leadership Through Involvement"
P.O. BOX 2358 -- IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244
September 21, 1999
Steve Arkins
city Manager of~owa City L ~EP ~ g 1999
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
~o,~ City, W 5~-44 I~i?~ ~l~l~[e'~ O[BI~IL
Per our conversation last we~k, I am sending you this l¢1tff outlining th~ Jayoogs
Independeme Day in the Park Celebrafiott The tentative date for the event is Monday,
July 3a, 2000.
The Iowa City/CoralviHe Jayooes have provide! the Iowa City ftreworks display for the
last 40 years. This past yoar w¢ had our biggest and best display ever. A record ca-owd
enjoyed a wondeffu/firewo~ display along with the games w~ had for the ohildmn
during the day. We spent $g,000 on fireworks with a total budget of $15,000 whioh
included a $5,000 in kind donation from the: Press-Citizen for advertising. We were
able to break even on this project for the first time in many years through increas~
corporate donations and the generosity of the general publiC the day of the show.
Plans are well underway for the millennium Indepcndene~ Day in the Park Celebration.
I do some volunteer work at tl~ Riverside Theatre, so I became aware of the plans to
build a "Shak~'pear~ in tho Park" stage this spring. Th~ City roeearly approv~ 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 eurreet 4m of July eetebtatiorL The idea that
I came up with is an all day festival in the park A real family-orientaL, community
event that would tak~ advamag~ of everything City Park has to offer.
We are plarming on having live rnusie on the Festival Stage starting around l:00 P.M.
and continuing until dusk when the fireworks would begin. Local artists playing
Americana musio would b¢ tho main focus of the entmainment. Local blue grass, folk,
and country artists such as Grog Brown, Dav¢ Moore, Dave Zollo, Bo Ramsey, and
Big Wooden Radio have akeady e~presse~ interest in playing at this event.
The Jaye, e~ would rent out food and beverage booths to provide the needed
r~ents to th~ pub!L We have also rente~l out carnival style games from Big Toa
Rentals to provide added eatea'tainment for the ¢hildre~ of all ages. To completely take
advantage of the entire park we would also like to incorporate th¢ swimming pool and
the Drollinger Rides into the Fostival.
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. Nut year they will provide the same marketing help as well
as some finatg:ial help. We are also applying for a grant from the pap~'s parent
company, The Gannett Corporation, through their foun~o_~on.
We will be expanding our efforts in raising corporate donations as well as donations
~'om the general public the day of the event in hopes of bringing in $10,000 ~'om 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 f~Talnln~ $9,000 for the
year 2000 to fund this event along with providing free swimming and rides for children.
The Iowa City Jam Festival is being held on july 3~ and 4~ in 2000. We are not u~ng
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~ before the fireworks display. We
have spoken to Steve Grinore of the Jazz Fest, and be does not have any problem
with the Jay~ees plan to expand the Independence Day Celebration. One suggestion
that might be looked into to fa~ditate traffic and parking concerns for people wanting
to attend both events would be to have shuttle bus service between downtown and City
Park~ The Jayc~es believe the Jazz Fest and our Independence Day Celebration can co-
exist and make Iowa City the place to be over the 4~ of July weekend.
In summary, a festival that is flee 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 tl~ opportunity again for another thousand years.
Let's take advantage of it.
Very Best Regards,
Michael Carberry Brian Mohr
1999 Director, 2000 Fireworks Chair 1999 President
Iowa City/Coralvi!le/aycees Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees
338-8820, 330-9268 354-1168, 430-183 1
co: Terry Trueblood
IV~ke O'Donnell
Jo nsou Count ]]is or ca
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Roard of Directors
John Chadima President Hally Adams, Ri~ Brannaman, Ruffi Dane, Lloyd Epley, Michelle
G;ace, Dell~' McGrath, Baffiara Stimmel, and Kristin Summedill
November 22. 1999 ~ NOV 2 2 1999 ,,~, ~c~ub~c
Clff MANAGERS OFFICEof
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Dear Mayor Lehman and Merebern of ~e Iowa Ci~ Council,
As you may be aware. the Johnson County Historical Society is in a period of transition,
having had a change in Executive Directors this past summer. Laurie Robinson resigned in July
and I assumed that responsibility in October. Because of your long history of strong support for
JCHS many things have been accomplished. With your continued financial support we cannot
only build on past successes, we can be in a position to reach out and respond to our future
challenges and new opportunities. "It is a seedbed of new beginningsi"
It is within this framework that we respectfully request that you continue to grant an
increase in support. Our request would be for an 11% increase above the current $4500 for a
total appropriation of $5,000. This support would help us to handle the increasing development
needs of a growing vital Society. This would represent only $.08 per resident of Iowa
City (based on special 1996 census)! We would commit ourselves to aggressively seek
remaining resources through grants, memberships, and other special funds.
Our mission, stated above, reflects our commitment to stimulate ideas and interest in
our rich and diverse Johnson County cultural heritage, of which Iowa City is a significant part;
and, our challenge is to bring that diversity together in a way to provide a common sense of
identity. Our mission is achieved in the following ways: (Stated also are some of our dreams and
vision of strengthening and enhancing our service not only to Iowa City but larger Johnson
County public as well.)
LIbrary. Archives and Artlfacts:
We have over 10,000 photos, documents, textiles, books, and 3-dimensional objects and
these are central to our ability to serve the Johnson County community. Year-to-date we have
had approximately 100 requests for information. This service Is provided free!
OHr dream;_ To have adequate space to develop a library where our collections could
be stored efficiently and where students, business persons, architects and the general public can
come and research information that they are seeking.
Updated computer system/web-site presence: This is critical if we are to
expand our audience and visibility.
t=xhlblts: During 1999 there were 5 exhibits. Our historic artifacts are used in exhibits and
are designed to help our constituents in their understanding of county history and its part in
creating a vision for the future. These are offered free to the public.
Our dream/ Adequate office, storage and exhibit space. This would provide room for
a core exhibit that could trace and reflect the development of Johnson County from its early
settlement period to its mix of rural and urbanized diversity today. We would seek to
incorporate interactive elements and technology to help share the story.
Educational Programs:
Children: 523 children participated in our summer day camp at City Park.
Our dream: Reinstitute Traveling Trunk presentations (hands on museum artifacts)
in schools. Cultivate one room schoolhouse experience for school field trips (already 5 classes
for 105 students have signed up to participate during our holiday programming!) We want to
design intergenerational opportunities also.
Adults: Approximately 3.641 persons participated in special events such as History
for Lunch series, Local Lore presentations, and the popular spring barn tour. We have just
started our special holiday programming and 48 persons attended the first event!
Walk-Ins/Tours at sites (Plum Grove In Iowa City, One room schoolhouse
& Heritage Museum In Coralville and Johnson County Asylum): Approximately
4,893 children & adults participated.
Except for special tours, these services are provided free.
Our dream: Reinstitute Speakers Bureau.
Membership: Individual and Corporate
We have approximately 800 members who pay between $15 and $250 for annual membership.
Our dream: Grow people in their membership giving and to cultivate and strengthen
corporate memberships; as well as, look for ways to network and partner with other
organizations.
The Iowa City *Counc~ and Johnson County Historical Society both work to
serve the public through building community. The two Intertwine in that
together we embrace past, present, and future. We feel our work is vital
because it is through our past that we can understand our future. With your
continued assistance we can remain viable. Thank you for your consideration
and I look forward to meeting with you at a later date.
Very truly yours,
Margaret Wieting ·
Executive Director
IOWA CI T Y
P.O. Box 64
IOWA CITY, IOWA
52244-0064
(319) 354-0863
November 24, 1999
Dear City Councilors,
On bohalf of the Downtown Assc~lation of Iowa City, I would like ask you to consider contributing $1000 for the purchase of
Holiday lights for the downtown area next winter. There is no doubt that the lights lend an festive air to the downtown and put
people in the holiday spirit which may translate into purchases at downtown stores and meals at downtown restaurants.
However, downtown is a center ofb-slness and pleasure for more than just merchants. Many Iowa Citians work downtown, live
downtown, use the library and the playground, attend classes, and spend leisure time downtown. We have many visitors during
the holiday season and the downtown is often the image they take away with them when they leave. The lights m3ke the city
look good, leave a lasting impression and brighten everyone' s spirits.
The Downtown Association makes a sizeable contribution to the lighting project every year, both of time and money. We spent
$400 thi.~ year for additional lights and drop cords. Volunteers spent several hours directing the operation and downtown
restaurants provided several hundred dollars worth of lunches for the crew from Oakdale. Next year, with more outlets available
on Clinton Street and with the new Iowa Avenue streetscape, we will need even more lights as well as more donations. Therefore
we would like to have this commitment from you.
The lights bring many favorable comments from citizens, and from the press (at least as of today). We feel that the lights creat
more than a commercial shopping environment-although that is desirable end in itself in preserving a diverse mix of retail and
restaurants downtown--it also creates community. It makes downtown a place where people want to gather and enjoy this
Sincerely
t y emge~
.. ::. ~-: ::' "-.-.' NOV 18 1999
IOWA CITY
P.O. Box 64
IOWA CITY, IOWA
52244-0064
(319) 354-0863
November 17, 1999
Dear City Councilors,
On bohalf of the Downtown Association of iowa City, I' d like to ask you to ~nsidor camib~ to the support of the
Friday Night Concert S~ries. During tim past ~ y~ars this event has grown to ensure 17-18 wee, ks of~'ee music, by
local music~aas, downtown, every Friday night, mid-May through August. Well over 30,000 p~ople attend these
c~mc~ts leach sununer. We incluclo a c~nc~.rt that features loc~! high school Jazz bands (May 27)~ The Iowa C/ty
School produce outstanding ;young musicians and the Friday Night Conart Series is a wonderful way for all the citizens
oflowa City to h~u'both City and West J~7~z Bands. Last y~ar the Friday Night C, oa~rt Series joined with the
University of Iowa Orientation Committee to hold a Weltohm Back to School Strut Dance on August 27---a very
The Friday Night Concert Series draws a v~ry diverse audionc~ from the c~au~iunity and surrounding areas. At the
Chamber of Commerco's Walk ofthe Stars Business Fair in January, 1998, the DTA conducted a_survey asking p~ple
what they like most about downtown. 'At the top ofthe list were the Ped Mall and the concerts. The DTA o~r~mi~0s,
sup0rvises, promotes and raises all the funds for the series. We hire local musicians including area high schools and
cu~mmunity bands. AU promotion is provided by the DTA and the Iowa City Press-Citizen (in kind).
We would like to ask that you cx~sicler a conm~ution of $7,500 to insure the continu~on of this community event. We
c~lleaecl $9000 in c~ahjbutions last year and I feel confident we can do that again. We were able to extmd the series
into Septe~nber last year and those concerts wer~ so well attencl~d that we would like to c,c~Liaue.
Exoc~ivo Direaor, Downtown Association of'iowa City
NOV 17 1999
ARTS CENTER AND GALLERY · 129 East Washington Street ° Iowa City, 'Iowa · 52240-3925 ° 319.337.7447
E-Maih adsic@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu ° Web Site: www. artsiowacity. org
November 16, 1999
Kevin O'Malley
Finance Director
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. O'Malley:
The intent of this letter is to inform you that Arts Iowa City intends to request
funds from the City of Iowa City for the FY 2001. The request will be for the
same amount requested for FY 2000: that being in the amount of $30,000.00.
The funds would support operating costs and general program responsibilities in
the City Plaza location of 207 E. Washington Street.
Although Arts Iowa City is profoundly grateful to the City Council for granting us
$15,000.00 of that request, we realize that our appeal was untimely insofar as we
came to council in an emergency situation due to urgent time constraints. With
some time and planning from both Arts Iowa City and the City Council, it is our
intent to enter the same request and enter into a new phase of negotiation.
If you have advice for me or questions, please contact me at my home office
number 337-7865. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L. Purington, President of the Board
Arts Iowa City
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ENVIRONMENTAL
PROJECT GREEN
Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
January 12, 2000
Mayor Ernie Lehman
Iowa City Council
City Manager's Office
Civic Center
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor and Council members,
Project GREEN strongly supports the Parks and Recreation budget request for a full-time
Natural Areas Manager. The Parks and Recreation Department has already used the services of
Russ Bennett of Natural Resources Consultants to implement natural areas in the Iowa City
parklands on several occasions. They have established a good working relationship with him in
the development of these appropriate treatments of these natural areas. As Iowa City parkland
acres continue to expand, a natural areas manager is a necessary component in the wise care of
Iowa City public areas.
/
Cordially, /
/
Anne Hesse, Co-Chair
Project GREEN
_~:--~t.~_ City Council Meeting Schedule and January 2~. vvv
~ Cit~ or
~/'~! c~ Tentative Work Session Agendas
l January 24 Monday
2:30p-5:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Budget (Capital Improvement Program continued)
l January 25 Tuesday
6:30p-9:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
6:30p City Conference Board
7:00p Budget (Boards, Commissions, Committees, Agencies)
8:00p Budget (continued)
l January 31 Monday
6:30p SPECIAL COUNCIL FORMAL Council Chambers
6:30p Executive Session - Land Acquisition
COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
J February I Tuesday
7:0Op FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers
I February 7 Monday
8:30a-12:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Budget
J February 8 Tuesday
6:30p-9:00p SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Budget
February 14 Monday
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West Council Goals
Commercial Use of Sidewalks Newspaper Vending Machines
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization Communication Towers
Liquor Licenses Sidewalk Cafes
Cemetery/Hickory Hill Park Televised Work Sessions
Peninsula Project Hawkeye Court Apartments
ICAD Presentation Library Expansion
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January 19, 2000
William and Florence Boos
1427 E Davenport Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Boos:
This note is to clarify earlier comments I made regarding participation on the
Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management Committee.
There may be vacancy on the Committee this spring. If that is the case,
when the vacancies are announced, please feel free to apply. Council
Members will select appointees from applications received.
As you know, all Committee meetings are open to the public, and there is a
public comment item on each agenda.
If you have any questions about the Deer Management Committee, please
contact Lisa Mollenhauer at 356-5010.
Sincerely yours,
Ernest W. Lehman
Mayor
cc: City Council
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240~1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX i319) 356-5009
January 20, 2000
The Honorable Jim Leach
House of Representatives
2186 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Jim:
The City of Iowa City has available a number of opportunities for large scale economic
development projects which we believe could potentially create and/or retain hundreds of
jobs. With a substantial City investment in a new water treatment facility; an expanded
wastewater treatment plant; and the pending stormwater regulations, all in order to comply
with federal requirements, the City finds itself fiscally constrained with respect to our
ability to take on new economic development projects. Although we are pleased with a
recent federal grant to support a new downtown transportation center, we are also
required to provide capital resources in order to match this federal grant. We have
identified four specific projects ranging from a brownfield cleanup and redevelopment to an
expansion of an industrial park that we believe are worthy of a special congressional
appropriation. Each of these projects will require in excess of $2 million in funding. We
have approached the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development about a
Brownfield Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grant and a Section 108 loan for
another project. Unfortunately the project did not receive the BEDI grant and therefore the
project was far too expensive for the City to pursue a loan.
I would appreciate an opportunity to arrange a meeting between representatives of your
staff and City's department of planning and community development to discuss these
projects. I would appreciate a member of your staff contacting Steven Nasby, our
Community Development Coordinator at (319)356-5248. Steve can provide additional
information and can make the arrangements for our discussions. Thanks again for your
continuing interest.
Sincerely,
Ste
City Manager
cc: City Council
Karin Franklin
Steve Nasby
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410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
January 20, 2000
Mr. John Zemet
Madison Realty Group
437 Grant Street, Suite 1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Dear John:
As I indicated to you I would direct your letter of January 10 to the City Council and
Library Board concerning the possibility of using space within the Old Capitol town center
for the public library. Their policy position as of this date is we are continuing to pursue the
westward expansion of the library. That expansion project has reached the point where
there will be discussions at a joint meeting with the City Council on or about February 14.
These discussions will involve architectural and engineering analysis. At this point I think I
can say the City Council and Library Board have settled on the westward expansion of the
Library. As I indicated the project planning is underway. If there were a change in direction
I would let you know immediately.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
cc: Susan Craig
City Council
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MADISON
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~anu~ 10, 2000
Via F~ 319,356.5009
Stephen J. Atkins
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re.: Iowa City Public Libra~
Old Capitol Town Center
Dear Steve:
Blaise Larkin and I appreciate the time that you took on the telephone with us this
aftemoon- especially on your first day back after being out of the office for a week. As we
mentioned, we do have an interest in pursuing the prospect of locating the Iowa City Public
Library within Old Capitol Town Center.
As we have mentioned to you previously, it is our highest aspiration to create the ideal
town center at Old Capitol. If it is structured to achieve each of our needs, incorporating the
public library could be a valuable component in merchandising the Center.
We do understand that you strongly prefer to purchase the space of approximately 75-
80,000 square feet for the library.
Please let us know the next appropriate step after you discuss this with the City Council.
We may be reached in my office at 412.281.1880. We look forward to working towards the
best solution for the Iowa City community and the public library.
Very truly yours,
cc: Shaner Magalhaes, Iowa Public Library, via fax 319.335.3935 ~ e/e,/
Blaise Larkin, Madison Realty Group ~ ~
MADISON REALTY GROUP, INC. " ~
Frick Building- Suite 1600' 437 Grant Street' Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-1880' Fax (412) 281-5772
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Water Plant - Groundbreaking
We have tentatively set for Friday, February 4 at 9 a.m. a groundbreaking for the new water
treatment plant. Please mark your calendars. We will provide more details a little later on. Ideas
on suggested invitees are appreciated.
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Carol Sweeting
Ed Moreno
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Building Inspection - County
The idea of the City providing building inspection for the County is rescheduled for further
discussion on Tuesday, February I at 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Our HIS staff will be present.
I understand the County is still debating whether they want a building code or not. Who is to do
it is yet to come.
cc: Doug Boothroy
jw/mern/sa-bldg.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: City Drinking Water
The other evening I watched the news programs 60 Minutes and The CBS Evening News. Both
programs presented news stories concerning the gasoline additive MTBE and the effect it is
having on ground water throughout the United States.
Several years ago, through congressional action, the federal government required that fuel
burned in our vehicles be reconstituted in a fashion to provide for cleaner air. Most petroleum
companies chose the additive MTBE to fulfil this federal regulation. The problem is the
thousands of leaking underground storage tanks and MTBE is finding its way into the ground
water and thereby the drinking water supply for many communities. There has been little
scientific research done on the effect of MTBE if consumed and therefore a well-intended
legislative act to help clean up our air is now having a potential adverse effect upon our drinking
water.
I asked Chuck to have our water staff look at the issue of MTBE and any potential exposure.
The attached memorandum summarizes our initial review and it appears that while we await
EPA regulations on MTBE (which do not appear to be on the horizon) our risk is minimal.
Attachment /~_,~~
cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Ed Moreno
Carol Sweeting
Department Directors
jw/mem/sa-water.doc
Iowa City Water Division
1/18/00
Information Release
60-Minutes Story Identifies MTBE's
in Drinking Water as Harmful
To: Staff
From: Carol Sweeting
Information Education Coordinator
(Iowa City) - The Iowa City Water Division, as well as the water industry, is concerned
with gasoline products in the drinking water. For a number of years, Iowa City has tested
for compounds (benzene, toluene, and zylene) used in gasoline and has not found them
present in our drinking water. Unlike California and the east coast, most of the gasoline
used in Iowa contains ethanol in place of Methyl-t-butyl ether (MTBE). This is due to
the availability of ethanol in our state and the tax breaks given to promote ethanol.
In California and the east coast, MTBE was found in the groundwater. At the Iowa City
Water Division, groundwater makes up only 10 percent of our raw water supply. Our
groundwater comes from a Jordan aquifer well which is approximately 1565 ~ deep and
two Silurian aquifer wells which are approximately 400 ft. deep. They are located
adjacent the treatment plant at 330 North Madison St., where we know they have not
been exposed to any leaking underground gasoline storage tanks. Since our exposure to
MTBE is very minimal and we have not found any compounds used in gasoline in our
drinking water, we would not anticipate finding any MTBE in our finished water.
We will be testing specifically for MTBE in the near future and will inform you of any
findings.
If you have questions about MTBE or other water quality questions please contact me at
356-5164 or carol_sweeting@iowa-city.org.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Upcoming Council Meetings
Attached is a detail of upcoming City Council meetings. Please note the budget sessions. On
Monday, February 7, you are scheduled for a budget session at 8:30 A.M. Mayor Lehman has
informed me that he cannot be at that meeting and therefore would like to consider a change in
that date and time.
Also note Tuesday, February 29. It is my suggestion that we schedule the budget public hearing
for the evening of February 29. We have traditionally had a public hearing on the budget and
then the Council would vote at its next regular meeting, similar to how you conduct zoning
hearings, etc. Because of the schedule and the due date to State offices, we have worked
backward from a March 7 adoption date and the date of February 29 for the special meeting
appears to be the most practical.
Please look over the attached agenda. I will place it on your work session for discussion so we
may proceed with a final schedule. I should conclude most of my budget presentation work with
you on Monday, February 7, and therefore it would allow the remainder of that day and
February 8 for Council discussion. Our tradition has been that capital projects review/discussion
takes the most time.
cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
Director of Finance
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
Monday, January 24 2:30p - 5:00p Budget (CIP)
Tuesday, January 25 6:30p ~ 7:00p Conference Board
7:00p- 9:00p Boards/Commission/Committees/
Agencies, Continue Budget
Monday, January 31 6:30p Council Work Session
Tuesday, February 1 7:00p Council Formal M~eting
Monday, February 7 8:30a -12:00p Budget (will it be changed?)
Tuesday, February 8 6:30p - 9:00p Budget
Monday, February 14 6:30p Council Work Session
Tuesday, February 15 7:00p Council Formal Meeting
Monday, February 21 Presidents' Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
Tuesday, February 29 6:30p or 7:00p Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
Monday, March 6 6:30p Council Work Session
Tuesday, March 7 7:00p Council Formal Meeting (Adopt Budget)
Week of March 13 Spring Break
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Fair
It appears that the City will have a number of booths at the upcoming Chamber business
fair. It is scheduled for Friday evening March 24 through Sunday, March 26 at Carver
Hawkeye arena. You expressed interest in Council members being able to serve with the
staff in one of the booths. In discussion with staff we all agreed that would fine and as
soon as we confirm the number of booths, and other staff commitments we will let you
know. It would seem that you can pick and choose to participate with and attend the fair
as you see fit.
cc: Department Directors
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City of Iowa City IP14
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 19, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Annual Service Awards
We are planning our annual employee service award program for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday,
February 10. It will be held in the Social Hall at the Recreation Center,
This is an informal setting and allows for us to recognize our employees and also for
employees to recognize amongst their colleagues length of service with the City, You are
welcome to attend.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 18, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Temporary Wages
At a recent budget discussion the question arose as to the use of temporary employees and in
padicular their cost to the City as a pad of our overall personal services expense. The attached
will hopefully summarize for you the information requested. Please note that our total personal
services (payroll) for FY2001 is $33,916,563. Of that total, temporary employees, as highlighted
in bold type involve 6.1% of that total personnel services budget. You will note in our projection,
that percentage number runs fairly consistent.
The increase from Fiscal Year 1999 to our current budget year (FY2000), is substantially due to
an increase in our per hour rate. In order to be competitive we now pay many of our temporary
and seasonal employees $8.50 to $9.00 per hour.
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PERSONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
ALL FUNDS.
(COUNCIL REQUEST REGARDING TEMPORARY WAGES)
FY2001
FY99 FY99 FY2000 i FY2000 ADMIN FY2001i FY2002 FY2002 FY2003 FY2003
: % of % of % of ~ % of % of
EXP DESCRIPTION i ACTUAL Total BUDGET; Total PROPOSAL Total !PROJECTED Total PROJECTED Total
6110 Permanent Full Time : 19,370,054i 65.8% 20,287,011 64.5% 22,415,270! 66.1%! 22,749,587! 65.3% 24,027,816 65.8%
6120 Permanent Pad Time i ]'75"i8,856' 5.2%: 1,674,050~ 5.3%
.................. 1,719,874] 5.1 ~ 1,840,184! 5.3% 1,922.992 53%
6130 :Temporary Employees : 1,431,442i 4.9%7 2,006,526' 6.4% 2,d69,55~' "6'.~'0Zt 2,201,7857 6.:~% 2~67,840 6.2%
6221 Term.- Vacation Pay_ . 62 523, _.0..2%: 0: 0.0%' 02_ 0'0°(~L 0] 0.0%. 0 0.0%
6222 Term. - Sick Leaye 35,569] 0.1%] 0 0.0% 0~ 0.0%; 0~ 0.0% 0 0.0%
6230 Longevity Pay ...... 203,~844] 0.7%~ 223,941 0.7% 233,429~"" ~%~ 2~3 429~ 0.~%' 233,429 0.6%
* To~l Wages = 23,556,461 ~ 80.0%E 25,037,732~ 79.6% 27,374,337'. 80.7% 27,999,991 ~ 80.4% 29,466,089 80.6%
6310 Fica 1,392,766~ 4.7%: 1,584,798: 5.0% 1,583,005f 4.7% 1,666,918 4.8% 1,741,929 4.8%
6320 3ers . _ _9.79__5_72~ 3.3%]. 1 067 2~5~ 3.4°/ 1,052,165' 3.1%~ '~'~04,951 3.2% 1,154,668 32%
6333 Police/Fire Su~ivors Benefits 8,669~ 0.0%: 20,000, 0.1% 20,500: 0.1%i 20,890 0.1% 21,287 0.1%
6344 Police/Fire Retirement"' : 8~6~159! ' 2.9%~ 971,124: 3.1% 972,042'~ 2.9% ~ 1,010,925~ 2.9% 1,051,361 2.9%
6350 Supplemental ~ti~em~t' : ' ' 27,500 o. 1% 15,000. 0.0%[ 15,000~ b.~%' 15,000
19,500; 0.1%s . 0.0%
6410 Medical Insurance 2,397 074z 8.!%~ 2,486,281 7.9% 2,628,i06~ 7.7%~, 2 724 557~ 7.8% 2,779,044 7.6%
6420 Life Insurance 55,916~ 0.2%; 65,180 0.2% 64,774[ 0.2%] 66,353' 0.2% 67,681 0.2%
6430 Disability Insurance 102,029: 0.3%: 130,551 0.4% 129,209[ 0.4%, 132,202: 0.4% 134,848 0.4%
6510 Uniform Allowance 17,276~ 0.1%, 23,071 0.1% 22 925i 0.1%L 22,925: 0.1% 22,925 0.1%
..... :. ~
6520 Food Allowance 33,075~ 0.1% 31,725 0.1% 32,9~b~ b'2'~°/o~' 32,900 0.1% 32,900 0.1%
6530 Mechanics Stipend 550~ 0.0% 250 0.0% 350~ 0.0%[ 351~ 0.0% 352 0.0%
6540 Holiday Pay Allowance 7,380~ 0.0% 21,250 0.1% 21,250~ 0.1%] 21,250E 0.1% 21,250 0.1%
** Total Benefits 5,869,966~ 19.8%; 6,428,955 20.5%~ 6,542,226~ 19.4% ~ 6,819,222~ 19.7% 7,043,245 19.5%
*** To~l Wages & Benefits 29,426,427~ 99.8% 31,466,687 100.1% 33,916,563~ 100.1% 34,819,213' 100.1% 36,509,334 100.1%
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 18, 2000
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager 'n~~
From: Karin Franklin, Director, Planning & Community Develop
Re: Linn Street Connector
Rick Fosse and I have been meeting with representatives of the University and their consultant
to determine the appropriate treatment for the area between Van Allen and Seashore halls. The
emphasis is on opening up this pedestrian corridor visually and connecting the pedestrian
crosswalks in Iowa Avenue to this pedestrian way which leads to Jefferson Street and the
Northside Market Place.
At this point we have concentrated on pavement treatments, the green space and pedestrian
paths in front of Van Allen Hall, the new temporary green space that will be created by the
demolition of part of Seashore, lighting and seating along the connector, reconfiguring the bus
stop and parking on Jefferson Street, and how to deal with the fire escape on Seashore. A topic
we have not specifically addressed yet is signage and how it might lead to the Northside Market
Place. Our next meeting to consider 90% plans is next Tuesday, Jan. 25,2000.
cc: Rick Fosse
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM -
Date: January 4, 2000
To: Stephen Atkins, City Manager
~ .... .~ :~ /
From: David Schoon, Economic Development Coordin~
Re: Downtown Strategy - Project Progress Report
The following briefly summarizes the progress of projects that the City has been working
on since the implementation of the Downtown Strategy Plan. Since there are new Council
members, this update reflects all those actions that have occurred since we began to
implement the Downtown Strategy Plan.
Provide a Critical Mass of Destination Points & Varied Year-Round Activities
· Redevelopment of Parcel 64-1 a (next to the Sheraton Hotel) is on hold as the City
Council addresses the expansion of the library on the Lenoch and Cilek building site.
· City Council considering financial support for the private community group's efforts to
preserve the Englert Theater as a performance theater.
· Near Southside Redevelopment. The City has received a federal grant to help fund the
construction of the Near Southside Transportation Center on Block 102 (bound by
Burlington, Clinton, Dubuque, & Court streets). Along with the construction of the
transportation center, the City continues to explore opportunities to encourage and
support the private redevelopment of the rest of the block.
· The City continues to financially sponsor long-time downtown events including the
Friday Night Concert Series, the Iowa Arts Festival, the Jazz Festival, and the
Halloween Parade and Carnival. City has organized and/or financially sponsors new
downtown events such as the Summer Saturday Specials series, Irving B. Weber Day,
and the Winter Carnival.
· City Plaza playground and permanent stage were installed as part of the Phase II
streetscape improvements.
· City Council has approved one-time funding for Arts Iowa City's gallery space, as the
group explores permanent funding for the space.
· Staff continues to work with the New Pioneer Co-op regarding enhancing its grocery
store presence in downtown.
· Pursuing the establishment of a downtown day care as part of the Near Southside
Transportation Center.
· By making property tax exemption available for qualifying projects in the Central
Business District, the City financially supported the development of the Whiteway 2000
building.
Create a Positive Climate that Focuses on the Retention and
Recruitment of Businesses
When appropriate, continue to work with and support the Downtown Association
efforts at promoting downtown as a retail center. The Downtown Association and Old
Capitol Mall have created a billboard on 1-80 east of town to entice travelers to
downtown to shop and eat. Downtown Association has produced a new directory map
brochure on DTA businesses.
· In earlier discussions between City staff and the Downtown Association, the DTA
decided not to pursue a market study at that time. In 1999, City staff submitted an
application for CDBG funding for a downtown market study. The study was not
awarded funds. Staff will pursue the market study idea again in the near future.
· Support the efforts of a group of downtown businesspersons as they explore business
development opportunities in the downtown.
· Continue to support, whenever possible, Madison Realty's efforts to fill vacant space in
Old Capitol Mall.
· A group of individuals and organizations interested in start-up businesses met to discuss
the idea of a small business incubator. The consensus of the group was not to move
forward with the idea at this time.
· With the assistance of ICAD and DTA, periodically update the database of available
space in the downtown.
· In 1997, City staff organized a forum for business and property owners regarding
possible regulatory barriers to business retention and attraction. No one artended the
forum. In the December downtown newsletter of that year, business and property
owners were asked to send in their concerns and comments. No responses were
received.
· An informational brochure summarizing all City Codes relevant to downtown was
prepared and made available to downtown property owners and tenants. Copies are
still available in the Planning Department.
· City staff is in the process of reviewing City ordinances that impact the downtown,
such as the City Plaza Ordinance and Sidewalk Caf~ Ordinance to determine its
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relevancy to today's downtown market & activities.
City department heads have been directed to note downtown locations of public
facilities and services in all brochures and publicity.
· Continue to publish a bi-monthly newsletter to downtown business owners, property
owners, and residents.
Maintain a Clean and Attractive Environment in the Downtown
· Phases 1 & 2 of the Downtown Streetscape Plan have been constructed. Phase 3 is
scheduled for the 2000 construction season. Staff is presently preparing the
construction documents for Phase 3.
· The Iowa Avenue Streetscape improvements are scheduled to begin during the 2000
construction season. During 2000, the 300 block improvements will be constructed in
conjunction with Tower Place & Parking. The 100 and 200 block improvements will be
constructed during the 2001 construction season.
· The regular summer maintenance program continues, including sweeping selected
sidewalks outside of City Plaza in the area bounded by Iowa Avenue, Burlington Street,
Linn Street, and Clinton Street. Generally, this sweeping is performed on Mondays and
Fridays with allowances made for inclement weather and other unanticipated
circumstances. The sidewalks and alleys are scheduled to be steam cleaned at least
orice 8 year.
· Additional cleaning equipment, such as the Green Machine, was purchased for cleaning
the downtown area.
· City established a public art program, which has focused initially on providing public art
in downtown.
· The new City Plaza water feature, Weather Dance, was constructed as part of the
Phase 2 streetscape improvements. Staff continues to evaluate ways of addressing the
water feature's drainage issues.
· Early in 2000, the Public Art Advisory Committee will be reviewing its most recent "Call
to Artists" for sculptures for the five City Plaza sculpture pads. Also during 2000, the
Committee will be developing the Iowa Avenue Literary Walk to be incorporated into the
Iowa Avenue Streetscape Improvements pending Council approval.
· The City and United Action for Youth sponsored a dumpster mural project. N&N
Sanitation provided the youth with two dumpsters to paint which are now located in
the alley adjacent to City Plaza. The purpose of this program was to provide a fun and
constructive activity for youth that frequent in City Plaza. Will evaluate in future years
the idea of a youth alley mural project.
· City took over managing the downtown streetscape banner program from the
Convention and Visitor Bureau. Currently establishing seasonal banners for downtown.
Summer banners highlighting downtown events were made last summer.
· Adopted an ordinance requiring graffiti removal.
· In 1998, the City provided the DTA with funding to purchase winter holiday lights for
downtown.
· As part of the Downtown Streetscape project, ashtrays have been installed in a limited
area as a pilot project to determine their effectiveness.
· Upon further evaluation, City staff determined not to add recycling containers for cans
and bottles in the downtown.
Provide a Safe and Inviting Downtown for Residents and Visitors
· When staffing levels permit, the police department continues to patrol the downtown
area by foot or bicycle. Some downtown business owners and employees continue to
express the need to further increase the police presence.
· City staff continues to work with the owners of Old Capitol Mall regarding the
construction of a transit interchange station/information center on the north side of Old
Capitol Mall.
· A Youth on the Plaza Task Force was convened to come up with ideas to address
people issues on City Plaza. The committee identified the following activities:
panhandling cards, increased police presence; increased police response time;
neighborhood watch program; mural and adopt-a-bed programs in which youths could
participate.
· Through a few downtown businesses and community human service agencies, staff has
distributed an "available social services card" targeted towards downtown panhandlers
and others in need.
· City staff is in the process of preparing downtown directory maps for the new kiosks.
The kiosks are scheduled to be delivered in January 2000.
· Downtown Association prepared and distributed new directory maps of downtown.
· Based on information from the University's blue phone emergency system, staff did not
recommend this type of device in the pedestrian mall. However, staff recommended
continuing to provide pay phones from which people can make 911 calls free of charge.
Pay phones will be provided with each of the new kiosks.
· New "No bicycles, rollerblades, and skateboards" signs have been installed in
downtown. Also, new "No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, and pets" sidewalk
stencils have been painted at entrances to City Plaza. Considering adding stencil signs
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throughout downtown.
The DOT added "Downtown" to the directional signs for the Dubuque Street/l-80
interchange and the Highway 218/S. Riverside Drive interchange. City installed
Downtown directional signs along Dubuque Street.
· Continue to eliminate dark spots on the pedestrian mall by continuing to gradually trim
trees,
· Council decided to leave Washington Street as a one-way street.
· The City continues to participate in the University's Stepping Up Program.
· The City has installed additional lighting in downtown alleys.
Ensure that Downtown is Accessible by all Modes of Transportation
· Construction of Tower Place and Parking, the Iowa Avenue mixed-use parking facility,
has begun.
· An informational/promotional brochure on downtown parking is now available to the
public.
· After obtaining cost figures and talking with sign companies, staff did not pursue the
installation of "number of spaces available" signs on the Capitol and Dubuque Street
ramps. Design of "public parking" signs for the facades of the parking garages have
been completed. Waiting on having the signs made and installed.
· Continue to periodically provide free parking coupons and free transit ride coupons.
These free coupons have been distributed to residents in their utility bills and during
special events such as Irving B. Weber Day.
· Converted the mostly-permit parking lot adjacent to the Sheraton Hotel to a short-term
pay lot.
· Council decided to make permanent the conversion of parallel parking to angle parking
on portions of College Street, Linn Street, and Clinton Street. Council also decided to
create parallel parking on both side of the 10 block of North Dubuque Street.
· As a result of the 1997 Downtown Parking Study, Council decided not to pursue
providing lower rates on upper levels of Dubuque & Capitol Street parking ramps.
· Provided directional signage for pedestrians in parking garages. Also improved lighting
in parking garages.
· Added over 40 signs in the downtown directing visitors to public parking lots and
garages.
· Regularly evaluate each block in downtown for adequate number of parking spaces for
person with disabilities. Most recent evaluation determined that no new spaces were
needed at this time.
· Evaluated use of audio crosswalk signals at key intersections. Given limitations to such
signals, staff did not pursue.
· The free downtown shuttle continues to be a major success.
· City continues to offer free bus service for selected events and days.
· Evaluated the feasibility of vanpools for City employees and the feasibility of commuter
lots and determined they are not feasible at this time.
· Staff has decided not to pursue establishing a senior citizen patrol to aid with
enforcement efforts regarding parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
· Have adjusted the timing of lights along Burlington Street and consider it working
successfully at improving the flow of traffic in this corridor.
· Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee recommended 1) to continue to monitor bike
parking and install additional racks as needed; 2) that no changes are needed to
improve bicycle circulation in downtown; and 3) that the downtown streetscape plan
should investigate appropriate bicycle signage, such as sidewalk stenciling.
cc: Karin Franklin
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2000
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: Board and Commission Minutes
In response to questions raised at last week's meeting I wanted to clarify the current
procedure for distribution of minutes.
At the request of Cotmcil a memo outlining the format for minutes and concems
regarding timeliness was prepared in February 1997 (copy attached). Staff is aware of
the importance of minutes being received in a timely fashion as well as the necessity of
receiving the minutes prior to any Council action.
Cc: Boards & Commissions
Department Heads
City of Iowa City
.MEMORANDUM
Date: February 18, 1997
To: Board and Commission Staff
From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk ~,~
Re: Board and Commission Minutes
I
At a recent City Council meeting the issue of Board and Commission minutes was discussed.
As a result of that discussion I am requesting your assistance on two issues, format and
timeliness.
I FORMAT
Boards and Commissions should use similar format for minutes, The following is
recommended:
I
a, Members present
b, Members absent
c. Staff present
d, Changes to minutes of previous meeting
e, Recommendations to the City Council
1 ) Items should be listed as separate agenda items to distinguish them from
formal receipt and filing of minutes,
2) All recommendations should be accompanied by the appropriate staff report(s),
Information pertaining to any alternatives that were considered and the rationale
for the recommendation should be included when appropriate,
3) When items come to the City Council for which them is a designated Board or
Commission those items should be referred to that Board or Commission and a
report or comment back to City Council,
f. Requests to the City Manager for information or staff assistance
g. List of matters pending Commission-Council disposition
h. Summary of discussion and formal action(s) taken
../**TIMELINESS
Board and Commission minutes should be fumished to Council on a regular basis. Council
has requested that minutes be submitted to them pdor to any Council action or discussion of
items included in the minutes (i.e. recommendations to Council should be on the same
agenda as the detailed minutes). They also stressed the importance of obtaining the minutes
pdor to the holding of public headngs by that Board or Commission to enable Council
Members the opportunity to attend.
Please communicate this information to your minute taker or volunteer preparing your minutes,
and call me with any questions you may have.
cc: Department Heads
City Council
:..,CCOG
Date: January 19, 2000
To: City Council
From: Doug Ripley, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner ~
Re: Upgrade of school crossing signs in Iowa City to fluorescent yellow-green
Recently the Iowa Department of Transportation offered local communities the opportunity to
upgrade all school crossing signs to the new fluorescent yellow-green color. Fluorescent yellow-
green school crossing signs, which are currently in place in several locations around the city,
were recently adopted as the national standard for school crossing signage due to its higher
visibility, particularly in low-light conditions. The State offered this program to ensure uniform
application of school crossing signs across the state.
To upgrade all school crossing locations in Iowa City, we requested 157 school crossing
advance signs, 128 school crossing signs, and 61 supplemental school crossing plaque signs.
These signs have a total value of approximately $14,000.
I recently received notification from the State that our request has been approved. The signs will
be installed this summer by City crews.
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Jeff Davidson
Rick Fosse
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JAN I 2000
sanu 13, 2000 lrr t/IAiVA ER,$
R.J. Winkelhake, Police Chief
Iowa City Police Department
419 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear R.J.,
EarIy this morning, at 2;35 a.m., two males walked down the 10 block of Lucas Street and headed
east on Iowa Avenue. As they preceded, they systematically broke car windows parked on the
streets. They moved so rapidly that it would have been impossible to call the police station and
expect a reponse in a timely manner. This is the second time that this has occurred over the past
couple of months to automobiles and houses in this vicinity. The time, in all instances has been
between 2.15 and 3:00 a.m. Additionally, the number of roaming drunks in this area during the
early morning hours is alarming to many of us who live near the downtown area and student
housing regions. Seldom have we seen any police officers in this area during these hours.
Consequently, it would be appreciated if periodic patrol measures were instituted to ensure a
greater element of safety in the 660 to 900 blocks of Iowa Avenue,Washington Street and the
streets intersecting these two main arteries.
Thank 'you for your attention to th/ese matters. All of us in this area will look forward to a prompt
response from your department.
Cordially,
Harvey D. Miller
805 Iowa Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
cc. Steve Atldns, City Manager
City Council /
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PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 1999
Public Access Television
Board Members Present: Greg Thompson, Tim Clancy, Casey Hayse, Phil Phillips,
Mike Peterson, Russ Nordman, Robin Butler (notes)
PATV: Rene Paine
ICTC: Betty McKray
1. Call Meeting. to Order.'-- 7:06pm
2. Consent Agenda
.3." .-Appl:oval.of'August Minutes. -.'~ : .~ '-
· . Changes: Scott Faine, instead of Sco.tt Paine; Three year review will be presented
on October 4th; Over $500 was deposited; documentary video produced.
(Hayse/Nothnagle; unanimous)
4. Short Public Announcements.
McKray encouraged everyone to visit the new temporary site for Arts Iowa City
in the old Godfather's Pizza location.
5. Board Announcements.
- Thompson reviewed the book "Boards That Make a Difference" by John
Carver. Highlights included boards having a vision, ownership of ideas, and
implementing board policies. Carver encourages boards to ask, is the world
better for what we do? Thompson suggested that PATV purchase a copy of the
book.
- Butler volunteered to make board packets.
6. Old Business
- Long-range fundraising plan. We are sending out 800-900 pieces in a direct
mailing. Tickets to the Greg Brown concert were passed out to board members
to sell. A garage sale is set for September in the PATV parking lot. PATV is
trying various events and methods for fundraising in order to create a long range
plan. We hope to develop a series of annual events. Annual events could
include: direct mail campaign, a telethon, a membership program, and show
sponsorships.
- PATV Assessment. Executive Committee will review the assessment by
Monday and get comments to Paine. Fundraising section was discussed. Board
suggested a gradual increase of fundraising to cap at 5% by 2006. Thompson to
stop by on Monday to proof memo to Drew Shaffer. Coralville response letter
is drafted and will go out this week.
- Contract. Question of Dissolved clause was discussed. IfPATV dissolves or a
second group comes in to compete with PATV, what equipment would that
group be entitled to? Perhaps a lawyer needs to review this clause. Question
was raised about how PATV as a subcontractor of the city compares to other
subcontractors. What are other subcontractor's required to submit to the city?
7. New Business
None
8. Reports
Committees: Administrative meeting covered in contract discussion. Outreach
Committee Sept. 23rd.
ICTC: McKray reviewed the October meeting schedule. Oct. 4th PATV
review; Oct. 18th proposed guidelines for future; Oct. 251h regular meeting and
set public hearing. McKray expressed a concern about how long the negotiating
sessions will take and if it can all be done before the first of the year.
Chair: Clancy requested that calendars be includ,e~l in the board packets.
- Treasurer: no report ,,
Management: Paine distributed ACM reports.~;Paine also reported that PATV
has started a new workshop system. As part of the workshop, participant's final
location assignment will be to video a community event. Their final
post-production assignment will be to edit a PSA for PATV or help on a Live
and Local show. Sandy will be leaving PATV; she is starting to phase out her
responsibilities. Kelly is teaching workshops and keeping track of volunteers.
9. Adjournment: 8:55pm (Peterson/Hayse; unanimous)
PATV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, November 17, 19_99
Public Access Television,
Board Members Present: Robin Butler, Tim Clancy, Casey Hayse, Russ Nordman, Warren
Paris, Mike Petersen, Phil Phillips, Greg Thompson (notes)
PATV: Rene Paine
ICTC: Betty McCray
Public: Karen Michaeli
1. Call meeting to order 6:05
2. Approval of last month's minutes - Delayed until January
3. Short public announcements - None
4. Board Announcements - None
5. Old Business
Contract - Paine reported that PATV is waiting to hear back from the City.
· Long-range planning retreat - Delayed until January
6. New Business
The Board unanimously approved a resolution to invest PATV funds in the City of
Iowa City investment pool beginning in the year 2000. (Clancy)
· Appointment of new Board members -
1. Tim Clancy was unanimously reappointed to a second full term.
2. Karen Michaeli was appointed by the Board to serve a full term. (8-0) Phillips
abstained.
3. The Board voted unanimously to recommend Greg Calvert for election at the
annual meeting. Calvert was subsequently elected by acclamation at the meeting.
No other candidates were nominated.
7. Reports
BTC - No report
Chair - No report
Treasurer ~ Thompson reported that financial resources are more than adequate to
finish the year.
Management - Paine presented a proposal to hire all staff as full-time salaried
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positions. Paine reported that PATV fund raising efforts have brought in over six
thousand dollars so far this year.
8. Adjournment- 6:45 p.m. (Thompson/Petersen) -.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 2000
To: City Council ~
From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
Re: Proposals to Amend Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code Regarding Condemnation Procedure
As you know, during the last legislative session the Iowa legislature, largely at the behest of the
Farm Bureau, amended the Iowa condemnation law. Many procedural changes were made that
are very onerous to cities and other agencies who need to acquire property for public purposes.
As I previously informed you, I have served on an ad hoc committee of attorneys known as the
House File 476 Implementation Committee during the past six months. Initially, the focus of the
committee was to develop forms and to implement the new procedural changes. More recently,
however, the focus of the committee has changed to proposing revisions to the law. Enclosed
you will find a copy of the ad hoc committee's proposals to amend Chapter 6B of the Iowa
Code. Members of the Committee have met with representatives of the Governor's office and
have met with the Farm Bureau, a meeting which resulted in some changes to the committee's
proposals. Members of the Committee, which is chaired by Terry Timmins, City Solicitor of Des
Moines, have worked closely with Tracy Kasson, the League of Cities' lobbyist. It is my
understanding that the legislative proposals have been filed as a study bill by the House
Economic Development Committee. I will keep you posted as this matter progresses. The
attached document explains in concise form the problems the committee has identified with the
various provisions, the solutions it is proposing, and the strengths of those solutions.
Attachment
cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
Sarah Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney
Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attorney
Chuck Schmadeke, Director Public Works
Karin Franklin, Director of Planning & Community Development
eleanor\memos\6B .doc
AD HOC COMMITTEE PROPOSALS
TO AMEND CHAPTER 6B OF THE IOWA CODE
(REVISED PER MEETING WITH FARM BUREAU 1-04-00)
· Notice and Hearing Procedure (Section 6B,2A)
Problem: New Notice and hearing procedure must be held prior to approval of the project.
Weakness: Notice is sent prior to specific details of the project being finalized and may be overly-
inclusive by involving more property owners than necessary.
Solution: Notice and hearing to be held prior to acquiring property for a project.
Strength.' Public hearing is preserved for public input; timing of hearing allows more detailed
information to be available regarding the project.
· Service of Notice (Section 6B.2A)
Problem: Mailing and publication of Notice is confusing and time-consuming.
Weakness: More than one hearing may be required due to failure to serve the Notice by mail.
Solution: Publish and mail Notice pursuant to Section 362.3.
Strength.' Streamlines process in accordance with standard Notice procedures.
· Public Improvement Projects (Section 6B.2A)
Problem: All owners of property affected by any public improvement project must receive Notice.
Weakness: A public improvement project includes essential municipal functions such as streets,
sewers and water projects.
Solution: Acquiring agencies to provide notice of hearing to owners of agricultural land outside
of cities to be acquired for any public project other than projects to construct streets,
sewers and related facilities, and water utility improvements.
Strength: Preserves protection for owners of agricultural land but provides flexibility necessary for
perfom~ing necessary municipal services.
· Obtaining Necessary Permits (Sections 6B.2A and 6B.25)
Problem: Authority to condemn is not conferred until approval of permits required by state or federal law.
Weakness: Many agencies require the property owner to submit pennit applications; the process is
therefore stymied by requiring permit approval before condemnation.
Solution: Required permits shall be obtained prior to taking possession of the condemned property.
Strength: Condemnation may proceed simultaneous with permitting process.
· Good Faith Effort to Serve Notice (Section 6B.2A)
Problem: Authority to condemn is not conferred unless good faith effort is made to serve Notice
upon every affected property owner.
Weakness: Property ownership may be transferred during project.
Solution: Change in record ownership within 60 days prior to or after date of mailing shah not affect
validity of Notice and any subsequent condemnation proceedings.
Strength.' Change of ownership of affected properties will not delay project.
· Good Faith Effort to Negotiate (Section 6B.2B)
Problem: Acquiring agency required to make good faith effort to negotiate prior to filing condemnation.
Weakness: No definition given for "good faith effort" standard.
Solution: Good faith negotiation is met by offering no more than fair market value, and by
following the acquisition policies set forth in Section 6B. 54.
Strength.' More definitive standard established.
· Appraisal to be Provided to Property Owner (Section 6B.45}
Problem: Acquiring agency required to provide copy of appraisal 10 days prior to "contact" with
property owner.
Weakness: "Contact" not defined; property owner not required to provide copy of appraisal to
acquiring agency.
Solution: Appraisal to be provided I0 days prior to commencing negotiations; exchange of
appraisals shah occur before compensation commission proceedings.
Strength: Encourages open and fair negotiations between property owner and agency.
AD HOC COMMITTEE PROPOSALS
TO AMEND CHAPTER 6B OF THE IOWA CODE
(REVISED PER MEETING WITH FARM BUREAU 1-04-00)
· Initiation of Condemnation Process (Sections 6B.3 and 6B.4)
Problem: Process of mailing and publishing both the condemnation application and the list of
compensation commissioners appointed, and then dealing with the resulting challenges to
the condemnation application and to the appointment of a compensation commissioner is
an extracted process with unreasonable time limitations.
Weakness: Process is very cumbersome and fractionalized.
Solution: Chief Judge, or designee, issues an order establishing specific procedure and date for
hearing on all challenges.
Strength.' Streamlines procedure, with opportunitypreserved for any challenges to be heard.
· 0uick Take in Emergency Circumstances (Section 6B.4}
Problem: The new condemnation application process, even if amended as suggested above, will
require considerable time to go through, delaying condemnations where quick action is
required (i.e. emergency sewer repairs).
Weakness.' The new process delays emergency work, preventing effective protection of public health,
safety, and welfare.
Solution: Chief Judge, or designee, can authorize immediate possession of the property sought if
requested by applicant in emergency circumstances.
Strength.' This procedure would give governmental bodies the flexibility needed to protect the
public in emergency circumstances, but would afford protection to the property owner in
a hearing before the Chief Judge.
· Compensation Commission Review of Application {Section 6B.4A}
Problem: Owner of agricultural land may request review of condemnation of property for
industrial development, according to statutory criteria. Should Compensation
Commission agree with property owner, decision goes back to Chief Judge upon appeal.
Weakness: Duplication of efforts by proceeding back and forth between Chief Judge and the Commission.
Solution: Provide for review in one consolidated hearing before Chief Judge on all matters pertaining
to application.
Strength.' Efficiency ofjudicial time, while preserving review criteria.
· Compensation Commission Deliberations (Section 6B.14)
Problem: Commission must deliberate in open session.
Weakness: Frustrates honest and fair review of witnesses and evidence presented.
Solution: Eliminate requirement to conduct deliberations in open session; retain the requirement
that the "view of the property" and the taking of evidence be conducted in open
session; prohibit ex parte communication with commissioners during deliberations.
Strength.' Applies commonly accepted judicial standards of deliberations in private.
· Compensation Commission Decision (Section 6B.7)
Problem: Commission must state in writing all information used in assessing damages.
Weakness: Establishes higher standard of proof for a quasi judicial proceeding.
Solution: Eliminate this new requirement.
Strength.' Appeal of Compensation Commission's decision is de novo. Compensation commission's
decision is not admissable on appeal. Therefore higher standard does not se~;e any
reasonable purpose.
· Per Diem Paid to Compensation Commissioners (Section 6B.33)
Problem: Commissioners are currently paid $50 per day. Many counties are currently having
trouble attracting qualified commissioners. Some Commissioner's have withdrawn from
service due to new requirements.
Weakness: Per diem amount has not been increased for nearly 30 years.
Solution: Increase per diem to $200 per day.
AD HOC COMMITTEE PROPOSALS
TO AMEND CHAPTER 6B OF THE IOWA CODE
(REVISED PER MEETING WITH FARM BUREAU 1-04-00)
Strength: Recognizes expertise and time commitment of commissioners; will encourage qualified
persons to serve or continue serving.
· Consolidation of Proceedings (Section 6B.3)
Problem: Where property under single ownership is situated in two or more counties, more than
one compensation commission may be empaneled and more than one condemnation
proceeding conducted.
Weakness: Duplication of effort and time; potential for duplication of valuation and/or inadequate
consideration of severance issues.
Solution: Chief judge may order consolidation of proceedings.
Strength.' Promotes fairness and judicial economy.
· Release of Deposit on Appeal (Section 6B.25)
Problem: The law provides that if there is an appeal of the compensation commission award, the
court can determine what part of the award should be released to the property owner
pending resolution of the appeal. The law does not address what part of the award can be
released to the property owner prior to expiration of the period for filing an appeal, when
an appeal may be imminent and when the appeal may ultimately reduce the award to the
property owner.
Weakness: The courts have no guidance what to do in this circumstance.
Solution: Give the court the discretion to release so much of the award as it ~nds proper during
the period for~ling an appeal.
Strength: Allows the court to quickly and fairly resolve the release of deposit issue.
· Procedural Compliance (Section 6B. 57)
Problem: If a city makes a good faith effort to serve, send, or provide required notices or
documents to the owner of private property being condemned, but nonetheless fails in
that effort, such failure can be excused only if the chief judge determines (a) that such
failure can be corrected by delaying the condemnation proceedings to allow compliance
with the requirement and (b) that such failure does not unreasonably prejudice the owner.
Also, this provision only applies to cities, and not to all acquiring agencies.
Weakness: Requiring the chief judge to determine that the failure to serve, send, or provide the
required notices or documents can only be corrected by delaying the condemnation
proceedings will often be an impossible test to meet, and is a much higher burden than a
condemner has under current caselaw. This will result in a delay of all condemnation
proceedings where a required notice or document was not served, sent, or provided, but
where such failure does not unreasonably prejudice the property owner.
Solution: Change to provide that failure to serve, send, or provide required notices or
documents can be excused if the chief judge determines (a) that failure can be
corrected by delaying the condemnation proceedings to allow compliance with the
requirement OR (b) that such failure does not unreasonably prejudice the owner.
Change to make the provision applicable to all acquiring agencies.
Strength.' This change will prevent unreasonable delay of condemnation proceedings and still
protect the interests of the property owners.
· Definitions
Problem: Chapter 6B does not define many key terms; uses varying terms to describe same entity;
and includes outdated terminology.
Weakness: Unnecessary confusion results from varying definitions and terms.
Solution: Incorporate definitions for key terms such as: acquiring agency, condemner, applicant,
city property, condemnee, dedication, lienholder or encumbrancer, owner, person,
property, property interest, public improvement, public project, and uneconomical
remnant.
Strength.' Establishes consistency of definition and application.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 25, 2000
TO: Mayor and City Council REVISED
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: January 25 budget session
The following schedule was prepared to include a 10 minute presentation followed by
five minutes for questions. The work session begins at 6:30 with a City Conference
Board Meeting and presentations start at 7:00.
7:00-7:15 Airport Commission
7:15-7:30 Library Board
7:30-7:45 Parks & Recreation Commission
7:45-8:00 Public Art Committee
8:00-8:15 Senior Center
8:15-8:30 Jazz Festival
8:30-8:45 Downtown Association
8:45-9:00 JC Historical Society
9:00-9:15 Historical Preservation
9:15-9:30 Arts Iowa City
9:30-9:45 Iowa Arts Festival
9:45-10:00 Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees
Cc: Organizations
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JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
"IT IS THROUGH OUR PAST THAT WE CAN
UNDERSTAND OUR FUTURE'
10,000 + / Urban sprawl
Englert Theatre
The Johnson County
Hlatorlcal Society
rt i
appreciation of the
cultural heritage of at Sites
One-room school house the Johnson County
experience community through
Time Camp (City Park) education,:~n.~~ Jo. Cty. Asylum
History for Lunch
preservation and
Local Lore Interpretatlo Plum Grove
One-Room
School House
IMembership I I Special Fvents/ToursI
Barns of Jo. Cty.
Membership 2000
PRESENTATION TO THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 25, 2000
Board of Directors
John Chadima, President, Hally Adams, Rita Brannaman, Ruth Dane, Lloyd Epley, Michelle
Grace, Della McGrath, Barbara Stimmel, and Kristin Summerwill
"1'at Jo~mson Couat~ Eisto~cal
November 22, 1999 ser~es thepublic
by furthedng an app/~iation
of fl~e historical and cultural heritage
of the Johnson County community,
through education,
preservation
and interpretation."
Dear Mayor Lehman and Members of the Iowa City Council,
As you may be aware, the Johnson County Historical Society is in a period of transition,
having had a change in Executive Directors this past summer. Laurie Robinson resigned in July
and I assumed that responsibility in October. Because of your long history of strong support for
JCHS many things have been accomplished. With your continued financial support we cannot
only build on past successes, we can be in a position to reach out and respond to our future
challenges and new opportunities. "It is a seedbed of new beginnings!"
It is within this framework that we respectfully request that you continue to grant an
increase in support. Our request would be for an 11% increase above the current $4500 for a
total appropriation of $5,000. This support would help us to handle the increasing development
needs of a growing vital Society. This would represent only $.08 per resident of Iowa
City (based on special 1996 census)! We would commit ourselves to aggressively seek
remaining resources through grants, memberships, and other special funds.
Our mission, stated above, reflects our commitment to stimulate ideas and interest in
our rich and diverse Johnson County cultural heritage, of which Iowa City is a significant part;
and, our challenge is to bring that diversity together in a way to provide a common sense of
identity. Our mission is achieved in the following ways: (Stated also are some of our dreams and
vision of strengthening and enhancing our service not only to Iowa City but larger Johnson
County public as well.)
LIbrary. Archives and Artlfacts:
We have over 10,000 photos, documents, textiles, books, and 3-dimensional objects and
these are central to our ability to serve the Johnson County community. Year-to-date we have
had approximately 100 requests for information. This service is provided free!
Our dream.' To have adequate space to develop a library where our collections could
be stored efficiently and where students, business persons, architects and the general public can
come and research information that they are seeking.
Updated computer system/web-site presence: This is critical if we are to
expand our audience and visibility.
Exhibits: During 1999 there were 5 exhibits. Our historic artifacts are used in exhibits and
are designed to help our constituents in their understanding of county history and its part in
creating a vision for the future. These are offered free to the public.
Our dream: Adequate office, storage and exhibit space. This would provide room for
a core exhibit that could trace and reflect the development of Johnson County from its early
settlement period to its mix of rural and urbanized diversity today. We would seek to
incorporate interactive elements and technology to help share the story.
Educational Programs:
Children: 523 children participated in our summer day camp at City Park.
Our dream: Reinstitute Traveling Trunk presentations (hands on museum artifacts)
in schools. Cultivate one room schoolhouse experience for school field trips (already 5 classes
for 105 students have signed up to participate during our holiday programming!) We want to
design intergenerational opportunities also.
Adults: Approximately 3,641 persons participated in special events such as History
for Lunch series, Local Lore presentations, and the popular spring barn tour. We have just
started our special holiday programming and 48 persons attended the first event!
Walk-ins/Tours at sites (Plum Grove In Iowa City, One room schoolhouse
& Heritage Museum In Coralvllle and Johnson County Asylum): Approximately
4.893 children & adults participated.
Except for special tours, these services are provided free.
Our dream: Reinstitute Speakers Bureau.
Membership: Individual and Corporate
We have approximately 800 members who pay between $15 and $250 for annual membership.
Our dream: Grow people in their membership giving and to cultivate and strengthen
corporate memberships; as well as, look for ways to network and partner with other
organizations.
The Iowa City Council and Johnson County HIstorical Society both work to
serve the public through building community. The two Intertwine In that
to{~ether we embrace past, present, and future. We feel our work is vital
because it is through our past that we can understand our future. With your
continued assistance we can remain viable. Thank you for your consideration
and I look forward to meeting with you at a later date.
Very truly yours,
Margaret Wieting
Executive Director
Thank you for allowing me to come this evening. I'm Margaret Wieting, new Executive
Director of the Johnson County Historical Society. Each of you received my letter dated
November 22nd presenting our request for an increase in appropriations from the City of Iowa
City. We want to thank you for your strong support of JCHS. Obviously your support is critical
to our ability to serve the Iowa City community and Johnson County as a whole. With your
increased support we can be in a position to reach out and respond to our future challenges and
new opportunities.
We truly see our work as intertwining with the work that you do. Together we embrace
past, present, and future. In his book, A Place to Remember: Using History to Build Community,
Robert Archibald writes that "History is not disembodied. The past is implicit in the present, in
each of us and in the places we inhabit." For all of us that place, in this case, is Iowa City.
JCHS lives out its' mission through education, preservation, and interpretation. How do
we do this and what is the value to you? Our purpose is not revisionist history, but to preserve
the stories and the artifacts and their story; and, to share them in meaningful ways. Let me
share two current examples of the intertwining of our work..,yours and ours:
1. A topic of special interest in Iowa City has to do with the future of the Englert
Theater, something with which you have become involved. As stewards of many artifacts about
the history of the Englert, we felt a responsibility to share that story because we see that our
role is to connect with the community...to be relevant, involved, and participatory. A part of
that is to be "expository" as well as, "repositories." This means "engaging ideas through
exhibits." The exhibit was on display at the Iowa City Public Library during the month of
December. Included was the 1933 doorman's jacket and cap, pictures of when the Englert
burned and was rebuilt in 1926, photos of Iowa City High commencement services, and
programs from live theater events (ie, Sarah Bernhardt).
Past, present, future intertwined.
2. A recent Chamber article reviewed the Governor's Summit on Livability in Iowa
with a report about a "Blueprint for Iowa's Future." One thread weaving itself into these
discussions was the seemingly "growing rift between rural and urban areas of the state." The
recommendation was that "We need to engage in ongoing discussions in a spirit of cooperation to
find common ground and build a consensus around proposals that serve to advance the prosperity
and livability of Iowa." One only needs to read the local newspaper to see that urban sprawl is a
pressing issue in Johnson County.
On February 13th, our new exhibit "From Farm to Subdivision: An Iowa Story" will
open at the Heritage Museum. Through photographs the story is told of the transformation of one
piece of Johnson County farmland to residential development. The land featured was purchased in
1856 and farmed until 1995. Again, our role is not just to be a "repository," but to serve an
"expository" role where persons can engage in sharing ideas through the exhibit. Past, present, future intertwined.
These are just two ways that we seek to develop community. Our biggest challenge is how
to "fulfill the need for a special place apart amidst financial pressures and the demands of
today's crowds." This includes quality space for exhibits, programming, storage of artifacts, and
offices; as well as, the introduction of upgraded technology to provide a web site presence and
the opportunity for people to access our library resources. The reality is that we need your
support and hope that you will' consider our request as together we embrace the
Past, present and future.
Thank you for your consideration!
News Release
January, 21,2000
For Immediate Release!
Contact: Steve Grismore (319) 358-9346
Iowa City Gazette presents the Iowa City Jazz Festival
The Iowa City Jazz Festival is excited and very proud to announce that the Iowa City
Gazette and KCRG TV9 will become the new title sponsors for the year 2000 and
beyond.
The Iowa City Gazette - Your News ... Your Newspaper. Our experienced local
editorial staff delivers the area's most comprehensive local, regional and national
news every day. The Iowa City Gazette is part of Gazette Communications, a locally
owned media company which also operates The Gazette, KCRG-TV9, KCRG 1600 Radio
and The Community News Advertiser.
KCRG TV9 is the ABC Network affiliate serving Eastern Iowa.
TV9 is Eastern Iowa's 24 Hour News and Weather Source. A strong dedication to
live, up to the minute news coverage and the area's most experienced news team put
TV9 news in a strong leadership position.
Please direct any questions about the Gazette's and KCRG's involvement with the Jazz
Festival to Dale Larson, Vice President, Newspaper and Magazine Publishing, Gazette
Communications at (319) 398-8371
New Dates for Jazz Festival:
Due to requests by various organizations in Iowa City and the millennium aspect of
this new year, we have agreed to move the Jazz Festival from the traditional dates
of July 3 & 4 to Saturday and Sunday, July 1 & 2. It is also our hope that there will
be fewer conflicts with traditional 4th of July events and by keeping the festival on the
weekend, we also add travel time for the thousands of attendees from out of town.
Remember, July 3 is not a Holiday. We will still be located in Downtown Iowa City at
the corner of Dubuque and Washington Streets. And it is still FREE!
JazzTimes Magazine added to the growing list new sponsors
JazzTimes Magazine has agreed to a two year commitment as an "in kind" sponsor
of the Iowa City Jazz Festival. JazzTimes is one of the "big three" jazz magazines
and is distributed nationally and abroad. The Jazz Festival will run a full page color ad
in the May 2000 issue of JazzTimes.
Iowa City Jazz Festival receives Grant
The Iowa City Jazz Festival has received a $1,250 out-of-state advertising grant from
the Iowa Department of Economic Development's Division of Tourism. The money will
be used to purchase advertising that will promote the Iowa City Jazz Festival as a
tourism destination. The Jazz Festival will be running a full page color ad in the May
Issue JazzTimes Magazine.
Tourism Division Administrator Nancy Landess said nearly 50 applications were
received from across Iowa During this, the programs' first year. "Marketing Iowa as a
tourism destination creates a snowball effect," Landess explained. "As more people
hear Iowa's message, more people choose Iowa as a travel destination. Our visitors
spend money in Iowa on food, fuel, lodging and other expenses, creating a positive
impact on the state's economy. Tourism is a 3.7 billion industry in Iowa, employing
more than 58,800 people statewide. The Iowa Division of Tourism is part of the Iowa
Department of Economic Development.
National Public Radio Returns to Iowa City for Jazz Festival
National Public Radio and "Jazz Set", hosted by Branford Marsails will return to Iowa
City for the 2000 Iowa City Jazz Festival. Becca Pullium and Duke Marcos will be here
to record the Festival for "Jazz Set" which is broadcast on over 200 stations
nationally including our very own KCCK. NPR has visited us three times prior to 2000
and this years festival will be recorded and then broadcast several times during the
following year. You can still hear past years of the Iowa City Jazz Festival on "Jazz
Set"
Year 2000 Line-up
Saturday, July, 1: starting at 2:00 p.m. is the Eddie Piccard Trio, a local favorite
from Cedar Rapids, at 4:00 the intense but fun Charlie Kohlhase 0.uintet from
Boston, at 6:00 the incredible guitarist and composer Bill Frisell and his band, and
headlining Saturday night-the Funky Meters. The Meters are pre- Neville Brothers,
but Art and Cyril Neville helped start that funky New Orleans sound we all know and
love.
Sunday, July 2: starting at Noon with the "out" sounds of the Scea/Short
Quartet from Chicago, at 2:00 University of Iowa graduate and up and coming
jazz star from Chicago, vocalist Patricia Barber, at 4:00 local Latin dance favorites
Orquesta Alto Maiz, at 6:00 probably the most talked about new bass talent in
the world..Christian McBride, and headlining at 8:00 the most important jazz
guitarist in the last 20 years_John Scofield. He was here in 92, but he will be back
this year with a new band and a new sound ready to groove the crowd into a frenzy.
And don't forget all of the local talent lined up for the side stages. There will be 12
different groups preforming during the breaks from the main stage including all of the
talented young jazz musicians from local jr. high and high school music programs.
For hotel reservations call the Sheraton City Plaza Hotel at 319-337-4058
ARTS CENTER AND GALLERY · 129 East Washington Street ° Iowa City, Iowa ° 52240-3925 ° 319.337.7447
E-MaiL artsic@ blue.weeg.uiowa.edu ° Web Site: www. artsiowacity. org
January 25, 2000
To City Council Members and Staff of the City of Iowa City:
Arts Iowa City submits this matedal for your review as you consider the
following request from this 25-year old local, non-profit arts agency. Arts Iowa
City requests financial support from the City of Iowa City in the amount of $30,000
for fiscal year 2000-2001. This is an extension of a request made on October 18,
1999, asking for consideration of a three year commitment, reviewed annually, for
the amount of $30,000. At that time, Arts Iowa City was granted $15,000 from
the general fund to assist with operating costs and general program
responsibilities as our organization initiated plans to address space needs and
related issues. Arts Iowa City was advised to request a matching amount of
support from the Public Art Program. In an effort to meet the need for
$30,000.00, Arts Iowa City presented a request to the Public Art Advisory
Committee on October 27, 1999. The committee voted unanimously to grant Arts
Iowa City the sum of $15,000 upon review of a business plan. The business plan
submitted today arrives at a point in time when it can be reviewed by the City
Council members for the remainder of the October, 1999 request made to the
Public Art Advisory Committee, as well as for the FY 2001 budget discussion.
Since Arts Iowa City appeared on the City Plaza scene in September,
1999, our organization has enjoyed being visited by 6-20 times as many visitors in
a day as we had in the lower level location. Although we began our annual
membership drive very late this fiscal year, we have reached our membership
budget goal. Because of our visibility, we have received memberships from
citizens who had not known about our underground gallery. We plan to enhance
our '99-'00 membership fund-raising ddve with a Phon-a-thon in an effort to reach
our un-renewed members as well as a list of potential new members. We are
projecting that this extra effort could more than double the existing membership
income in FY '00-'01. A new and special fund-raiser for this fiscal year is also
being discussed in addition to our annual Phon-a-thon to help ensure our
predictions. Please watch for the exciting details to be released.
Since our gallery is located in a visually premier location attracting the
attention and membership of new people, Arts Iowa City can employ the lower
level location for the revised and revived education mission formedy called Arts
Underground. In addition to the 8-10 annual exhibitions in a new location, Arts
Iowa City is developing outreach programs for citizens of all ages with an
emphasis on projects for youth after school, during week-ends and during
summers and holidays. We recognize the important role art education plays in
creating and developing structures and procedures which effect human growth in
positive and productive ways. Practicing visual thinking strengthens problem
solving capabilities which can be applied to the struggles of everyday life.
During our current High Art exhibition, AIC visited with the area high school
art instructors and leadership at United Action for Youth concerning the
development of after school classes for youth. It is a well received idea and we
are in the brainstorming phase. This week, Inner Ear director Maggie Conroy
produced a presentation by the West High Improv group on a Sunday afternoon
in our 'windows on the plaza' location. The event was so inspiring that after the
performance discussions arose concerning the possibility of Sunday afternoon
improv workshops for folks of all ages. The community is engaged in the 'dream
phase' of this Iocation's possibilities, and Arts Iowa City is seeking new ways in
which our expanded facilities can serve all citizens.
Currently, we are working with the Institute of Social and Economic
Development in a grant application to the Coleman Foundation which is funding
proposals for Entrepreneurship Awareness and Education Initiative. The intent is
to target disciplines that might otherwise not be exposed to entrepreneurship
education. The proposal ISED is preparing targets Entrepreneurship Training for
Young Artists and Artists Mean Business. AIC participated in the grant
development. If the grant is accepted, AIC could receive $3-5,000 for use of
classroom and arts business related assistance. Awards will be announced
March 31, 2000. This figure is not included any of the budgets sheets submitted
at this time. Arts Iowa City has targeted three other appropriate grant
opportunities which have deadlines after July 1, 2000. The amounts of these
grants are contingent upon the specifics of the request, however they have
budgets ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. Meanwhile, we are engaged in
creating short-term proposals seeking financial assistance from community
sources which can help us with our interim financial burden of program and
general expenses while we design economic structures which will support our
new position within the Iowa City/Coralville community.
When people have expanded reasons to be downtown, all of the
downtown benefits. People tell us that after attending events at Arts Iowa City,
they are more apt to go out for dinner or shopping downtown. This integration of
purpose is outlined in the Cultural District literature available from Americans for
the Arts. When you invest in Arts Iowa City, you are investing in the inherent
culture of the community and the creation of a destination point for citizens and
visitors. Arts Iowa city solicits memberships everyday as a person enters our
door. We have not made a study, but very often we hear the remark, 'Oh we are
from out of town, but your exhibition caught our eye and we wanted to known
what was going on..'. It was this remark that sparked the strategies for a Cultural
District Discussion Group sponsored by Arts Iowa City. Labeling and marketing
the historic and cultural assets of a community is business-wise. And it is
happening everywhere. Iowa city has long been know as a cultural center of
activity in Iowa. The potential for creating excitement by capitalizing on what
already exists makes sense to people at this time. The results are in and the
research has been published; investing in the arts makes good business sense.
ARTS IOWA CITY
0,,24~0o Budget Overview
July 2000 through June 2001
Cash TOTAL
' Jul '00 - Jun °01 Jul '00 - Jun '01
Ordinary Incon~e/~xpense
Income
FUNDRAISING 50,:200,00 50,2(:X:).00
FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME 12,(:X:X:).00 12,000.00
PROGRAMS 23,940.00 23,940.00
Total Income f;)6, 140.00 96, 140.00
Expense
FACILITY EXPENSE 9,420.00 9,420.00
ADMINISTRATION 62,931.00 62,931.00
PROGRAM EXPEN=SE 71,255,1Z) 71,255,00
FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 3,800.0::) 3,8(:X:).00
PROGRAM SERVICES 3,420.130 3,420.00
Total Expense 150,826.00 150,826.00
Net Ordinary Income -54,686.00 -54,686.03
Net Income -54,686.00 -&4,686.00
ARTS IOWA CITY
o ,2 oo Budget Overview
July 2000 through June 2001
Cash TOTAL
Jul '00 - Jun ~)1 Jul °00 - Jun '01
Ordinary IncomelExpense
Income
FUNDRAISING
Individual Members 40,0[X:),00 40,000.00
Busineis Memberi 20,000,00 2O,QOO,O0
Miscellaneous Donations 200.0:) 200.00
Total FUNDRAISING 60,200.00 60,200.00
FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME 12,OCX:).00 12,000.00
PROGRAMS
Exhibition fees 8G:).O0 8O0.CX:)
Paper/Fiber-Metalworks 3,200.00 3,200.00
Fastival Arts Fair 2,000.00 2,000.00
Workshops 10,440.00 10,440.00
Art Sales-AIC Commission 7,500.00 7,500.00
Total PROGRAMS 23,i;)40.00 23,940.00
Total Income 96,140.00 96,140.00
Expense
FACILITY EXPENSE
R_e_nt_ 3,__O;}0,_C]0
Utilitlas 2,720.00 2,720.00
PhonefFaxJNetJE-Mail 880.00 880.00
Insurance 1,1 20.00 1.120.00
M_a_!~t_e_n.a**m~_. 1 ,__2O0,_C~)_ 1 .__200._CX;)_
Annual Cleaning 500.00 500.00
Total FACILITY EXPENSE 9,420.00 9,420.00
ADMINISTRATION
Salami 5;,200,00 5;,200,00
Payroll Tax Expense 4,601.00 4,601
Worker's Comp 400.00 400.00
ADMINISTRATION - Other 4,730.00 4,730.00
Total ADMINISTRATION 62,931.00 62,931
PROGRAM EXPENSE
207 E. Wash. Space
Rent 51 ,~E).00 51,960.00
Utilities 7,400.00 7,40:).00
207 E. Wash. Space - Other 1,500.00 1,500.00
Total 207 E. Wash. Space 60,860.00 60,860.00
Exhibitions 1,000.00 1,000.00
Metalworks/Paper Fiber 2,875.00 2,875.00
Arts Fair 400.00 400,00
Workshops 6, 120.00 6, 120.00
Total PROGRAM EXPENSE 71,255.00 71,255.00
FUNDRAISING EXPENSE
Memberships 2,800.00 2,800.00
Special Events 1,000.00 1,000.00
Total FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 3,800,00 3,800.00
PROGRAM SERVICES
Community Relations-NewsltrNVeb 1,420.00 1,420.00
Community Relations - Marketing 1,030.00 1 ,(X:X3.00
Comm ReI-EventJRecept/Bus PM 500.00 500.00
Volunteer Support 500.00 500.00
Total PROGRAM SERVICES 3,420.00 3,420.00
Total Expense 150~826.00 150,826.00
Net Ordinary Income -54,686.00 -54,686.00
ARTS IOWA CITY
o~2~oo Budget Overview
July 2000 through June 2001
Cash TOTAL
Jul '00 - Jun °01 Jul '00 - Jun ~)1
Net Income -54,686.00 -54,686.00
ARTS IOWA CITY
Budget vs. Actual
July 1999 through June 2000
Jul 19 - Jun '00 Budgel $ Over Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
FUNDRAISING
Restricted Contributions 0.00 300.00 -300.00
Grants-Restricted 21
Individual Members :20, 135.00 16,CX/).0O 4, 135.00
Menodals 745.00
Business Members 6, 116.87 9,500.00 -3,383. 13
Miscellaneous Donations 117.88 60.00 57.88
Total FUNDRAISING 48, 114.75 25,860.00 22,254.75
FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME 6,604.25 10,7G).O0 -4,C~5.75
PROGRAMS
Exhibition fees 59:).00 610.00 -20.00
Paper/Fiber. Metalworks 2,010.00 3,200.00 :1,190.00
Festival Arts Fair 1,6C0.00 1,600.00 0.00
Workshops 275.00
_Ad S_.a.!e..s_-A!C C_~!_s.s!_m! 3,_945._,19 _2,__QI;}_:00 1,94L5_,!9
Total PROGRAMS 8,420.19 7,410.00 1,010.19
INTEREST 290.65 100.00 1
Total Incofne 63,429.84 44,070.00 19,359.84
Expense
FACILITY EXPENSE
.Re_nt 3,__CX30,.CX;)_ _3,__(XX)_,.(X)_ -1
Utilities 1,529.76 2,720.00 -1 ,lfZ).24
Phone/Fax/Net/E -Mail 245.69 880.00 -634.31
Insurance 998.65 1,120.00 -121.35
Mq!nt.enq.q~q.. 3,.87 1 ,__200-(X) -!, ! 96, ! _3
Annual Cleaning 0.00 520.00 =520.00
FACILITY EXPENSE - Other 5,0CX:).00
Total FACILITY EXPENSE 9,777.97 9,440.00 337.97
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries 8,850.00 15,600.00 -6, 741.00
Payroll Tax Expense 766,33 1,350.00 =583,67
Worker's Cornp 0.00 241.00 -241.00
Contractors 6,586.00 560.00 6,026.00
Bank&Credit Use Charge 177.14 300.00 -122.86
Memberships 325.00 4CX:).O0 -75.00
Professional Development 0.00 303.00 -,300.00
Staff Recognition 0.00 50.00 --50,00
Computer Expense 205.85 500.00 -294.15
Office SuppliedChecks/Photo 970.89 1,200.00 -229.11
Equilxnent 2,271.87 203.00 2,071.87
Printing/Copying 457.88 420.00 37.88
Postage 257.90 700.00 -442.10
Advertising 0.00 50.00
Board Retreats 0.00 50.00 -50.00
ADMINISTRATION - Other 6,000.00
Total ADMINISTRATION 26,877.86 21,921.00 4,956.86
PROGRAM EXPENSE
207 E. Wash. Space
Rent 30,310.00
Utilities 6,548.~;G
Maintenance 392.08
Supplies 223.95
Equipment 81.06
Printing/Copying 56,C)9
Postage 7.92
Advertising 27.75
Professional Services 250.00
207 E. Wash. Space - Other 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00
- ARTS IOWA CITY
0~00 Budget vs. Actual
July 1999 through June 2000
Cash
Jul '99 - Jun '00 Budget $ Over Budget
Total 207 E. Wash. Space 37,897.84 1,0C30.OO 36,897.84
Exhibitions
General Supplies/Film 182.47 160.00 22.47
Equipment 18.59
Printing/Copying 201.99 250.(30 -48.01
Postage 353.22 100.00 253.22
Gallery Hospitality 0.(30 55.130
Exhibitions - Other 300.013
Total Exhibitions 1,056.27 565.CX:) 4~1.27
Metalworks/Paper FIber
Advertising 65.25
Contractors 0.~0 850.~0
Juror Expanses 0.00 345.00 =345.00
Supplies 4.20 33.00 -25.80
PdntinglCopying 1,200.00 1,550.00 -350.00
Postage 2.64 300.00 -297.36
Awards 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00
Metalworks/Paper Fiber - Other 2,800.00
Total Metalworks/Paper FIber 4,072.00 4,075.CX:) -2.91
Workshops
Contractors 427.50
Printing/Copying 14.97
Total Workshops 442.47
Total PROGRAM EXPENSE 43,468.67 5,640.00 37,828.67
FUNDRAISING EXPENSE
Memberships
Entertainment Expense 0.00 500.00 -5C0.00
Supplies 62.23 25.00 37.23
Printing/Copying 838.37 1,750.00 -911.63
Postage 455.89 350.00 105.89
Memberships. Other 1,270.00
Total Memberships 2,626.49 2,625.00 1
Special Events
Contractors 333.00
Supplies 2.99 50.00 -47.01
Food/Drink 97.59 6130.00 -502.31
Printing/Copying 15.05 50.00 -34.94
Postage 3.63 50.00 *46.37
Special Events * Other 200.00
Total Special Events 61 9.37 750.00 -133.63
Total FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 3,245.86 3,375.00 -129.14
PROGRAM SERVICES
Community Relations-NewsitrNVeb
Computer Charges 53.65 120.00 -66.45
Printing/Copying 342.94 1,0G3.00 --~57.05
Postage 96.41 3C30.00 -201.59
Total Community Relations-NewsltrNVeb 4i~4.iZ) 1,420.00 -925.1
Community Relations - Marketing
Printing/Copying 121.41 333.00 -1 78.59
Postage 216.90 525.00 =338.10
Advertising 20,130 50.00 -3C).00
Community Relations · Marketing - Other 48.78
Total Conmtunity Relations - Marketing 407.C~ 875.00 -467.91
Comm ReI-EvenURecepUBus PM
AdsFair Expanse 0.00 25.00 -25.00
Contractors (jncl Gal!ery Walk) 0.00 280.00 -280.00
ARTS IOWA CITY
0~=~00 Budget vs. Actual
July 1999 through June 2000
Jul '99 - Jun '00 Budget $ Over Budget
Food/DdnldSupplles 192.82 7t)0.00 -507.18
Supplies 101.10
Printing/Copying 0.77
..Total Comm ReI-Event]RecepUBus PM 294.6~ 1 ,C05.00 -710.31
Volunteer Support
Park/Shop O.C0 150.00 -150.C0
Food/Drink/Supplies 0.00 30.00 -,30.00
Printing/Copying 8.58 70.00 -61.42
Awards 113.00 100.50 13.00
Total Volunteer Support 121.58 350.00 -228.42
PROGRAM SERVICES - Other 2,332.00
Total PROGRAM SERVICES 3,650.26 3,650.00 0.26
Total Expense 87,020.62 44,026.00 42,994.62
Net Ordinan~f Income -23,590.78 44.00 -23,634.78
Net Income -23,590.78 44,00 -Z~,~4,7~
ARTS IOWA CITY
o1~23,oo Budget vs. Actualt
July 1, 1999 through January 24, 2000
Cad~ In-KInd
j~i ~; ~ :jan ... _._~d~y~i _o~,.~,__.~d,,e~"'~".d~ ' _~6~ ~:"~-~'.... .'~e~i 0.~
Ordi~ry Inc~lExpense
Inc~
FUND~ISING ~, 114. ~ ~,~.~ 12,~.~ 147.4% 6,419.~
FUND~ISING ~ENT INCOME 4,1~.~ 10,~.~ -6,~.~ ~.4% 0.~
PR~MS 2,5~.~9 7,410.~ -4,~.81 ~.0% 0.~
INTEREST 2~.~ 1 ~.~ 1 ~.~ 2~. 7% 0.~
Total Inco~ ~,9~.84 ~,0~.~ ~.84 102.1% 6,419.~
Exert.
FACILITY EXPENSE 4, ~. 76 9,~.~ ~,~.24 47.1% 0.~
ADM INIST~T~N 16,377.86 21,921 .~ -5,~. 14 74.7% ~.~
PR~M EXPENSE 15,218,67 5,~.~ 9,578.67 2~.8% 5,741 .~
FUND~ISING EXPENSE 1,7~.~ 3,3~.~ -1 ,~. 14 52.6% ~.~
PR~M SERVICES 1,318.26 3,~.~ -2,~1.74 ~. 1% ~.~
Total Ex~nse ~,1 ~.41 ~,~6.~ -4,~.~ ~.9% 6,419.~
Net Ordina~ Inc~ 5,8~.~ ~.~ 5,~.~ 13,271.4% 0.~
Net Inmm 5,839.43 ~.00 5,795~3 13,271.4% 0.00 e.00 0.00
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ARTS IOWA CITY
0 ,24 o0 Budget vs. Actu!all
July 1999 through, June 2000
Cash In-Kind
_ J~i ~9_: ~i~ ;O~ _ bU~lg~i i_9__v~._r" BUdget .... ~%_of: Budget Jul '99_-Jun '00 ..... B_udget $ ovel: .BUd~gd
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
FUNDRAISING 48, 114.75 25,860.00 22,254.75 1861% 6,419.90
FUNDRAISING EVENT INCOME 6,604.25 1Q,700.C)0 -4,095.75 61.7% 0.O0
PROGRAMS 8,420.119 7,410.00 1,010.19 113.6% Q00
INTEREST 290.65 100.OO 190.65 290.7% O.00
Total Income 63,4:29.84 44,070.00 19,359.84 143.9% 6,419.90
Expense
FACILITY EXPENSE 9,777.97 9,440.00 337.97 103.6% O.00
ADMINISTRATIONI 26,877.86 21,921 .O0 4,956.86 122.6% 333.00
PROGRAM EXPENSE 43,468.67 5,640.00 37,828.67 770.7% 5,741.03
FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 3,245.86 3,375.00 -1:29.14 96.2% 330.00
PROGRAM SERVICES 3,650.26 3,650.00 0.26 100.0% 45.90
Total Expense 87,020.62 44,026.00 42,994.62 197.7% 6,419.90
Net Ordinary Income -23,590.78 44.03 -23,634.78 -53,615.4% 0.00
Net Income -23,690.78 44.00 -23,634.78 -53,615.4% 0.00 e.00 0.00
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