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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
February 10, 2000
FEBRUARY 14 WORK SESSION ITEMS
City Conference Board Meeting Materials
Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner: Iowa City Landfill Grant
Funding Recommendation
Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director: Proposed Skate Park
Memorandum from City Attorney: Council Committees
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
Memorandum from City Manager: List of 1999 Legislative Activities
Memorandum from City Manager: President's FY0'I Budget
Memorandum from City Manager: Student Government Day
Memorandum from City Attorney: Knutson Construction Services Midwest Inc. v.
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Memorandum from City Clerk: January 10 Budget Work Session
Memorandum from City Clerk: Address Review Appeal
Memorandum from JCCOG Executive Director to City Manager Senior Center Skywalk:
JCCOG Decision-Making on Transportation Enhancement Funding
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to
Neighborhood Council of Iowa City: Traffic Calming Program
Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator: Possible Federal Funding
for Economic Development Opportunities
Memorandum from Housing Administrator: Development of Security Deposit Loan
Program for New Section 8 Clients
Letter from Jim Swaim (United Action for Youth) to City Manager: Crime Prevention
Funding
Notice: Joint Purchase of Equipment
Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month-
Fiscal Years '99 and '00
Letter from Airport Manager to Dan Grinstead: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Information Packet
February 10, 2000
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Information on the Library expansion project from Engberg Anderson Design Partnership Inc.
OFFICE OF THE
IOV~rA CITY ASSESSOR
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
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DAN L. HUDSON
ASSESSOR
DENNIS BALDRIDGE
DEPUTY
CAROLYN BURKE
DEPUTY
February 8, 2000
Dear Conference Board Member:
The meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the public hearing on the
Iowa City Assessor's FY '01 budget is scheduled for Monday, February 14,
2000 at 6:00 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center.
Enclosed, so you may review the information before the meeting, are:
1. The Agenda
2. A copy of the January 25, 2000 minutes.
3. Tabulation of other assessor salaries and % raises
If you have any questions about the budget, or anything else, feel free to call
me.
Sincerely,
Dan L. Hudson
Iowa City Assessor
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET · POST OFFICE BOX 1350 * IOWA CITY IOWA 52244
TELEPHONE 319-356-6066
February 8, 2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February
14, 2000 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to hold
a public hearing on the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for FY '01.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order by the Chairperson.
2. Roll call by taxing body.
3. Act on minutes of January 25, 2000 Conference Board Meeting.
4. Public hearing on budget.
5. Adopt budget.
6. Other business.
7. Adjoumment.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Conference Board
CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
JANUARY 25, 2000
City Conference Board: January 25, 2000, 6:32 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at the Iowa City Civic Center. Mayor Errtie Lehman presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Johnson County Supervisors Present: Duffy, Lehman.
Iowa City School Board Members Present: Left, Wallace.
Others Present: Hudson, Baldridge, Burke, Kuhns, Atkins, Karr.
Tape Recorded: Reel 00-12, Side 2.
Chair Lehman called the meeting to order and Clerk Hudson called roll and
stated that a quorum was present.
The City moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting,
February 22, 1999. County seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
City Assessor Hudson presented his proposed FY '01 Assessment Expense
Fund budget. The increases are: $1,200 adjustment to equalize the City
Assessor with the County Assessor, $12,215 for a 4% increase in salaries,
$565 for FICA and IPERS increases, $7,000 for the biennial assessment
rolls and postage, and for a decrease in the unencumbered balance of $8,241.
The 0nly reduction from last year is the removal of the $9,210 for the extra
pay period in the current FY.
Funding for the Special Appraiser's Fund of $180,293 is requested, down
from last year's $352,508. The bulk is $175,000 needed to complete the
Vanguard re-appraisal. The other items levied for FY '01 are: $1,500 to the
car replacement fund, $2,500 to the computer replacement fund, and $3,000
to build on the leave contingency fund.
Discussion was held about wages and comparing the increases with the City,
County and School. There was interest in equalizing the County and City
Assessor's salaries.
The City moved to accept the proposed budget for publication. School seconded
and the motion carried, 3/0.
The City moved to set the public hearing for Monday, February 14, 2000 at 6:00
P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. School seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
The vacancies on the Iowa City Board of Review have been advertised and there
was one applicant for each position. It was moved by the City to appoint Norm
Bailey to the Board of Review to complete a term ending December 31, 2000 and
to reappoint Jack Yanaush to the Board of Review for a term ending December
31, 2005. County seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
The City moved to reappoint John McDonald as the City representative on the
Iowa City Assessor's Examining Bord for a term ending December 31, 2005.
County seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
The School moved to appoint Lane E. Plugge as the School representative on the
Iowa City Assessor's Examining Board for a term ending December 31, 2005.
City seconded and the motion carried, 3/0.
There being no further business, it was moved by the School, seconded by the City
to adjourn at 6:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 3/0.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
SALARY SURVEY OF CITY ASSESSORS
CITY
FY'00
SALARY
1990 CiTY $ /
POPULATION PERSON
1999 A V $ /
IN MILLIONS MILLION AV
I AMES
2 CEDAR RAPIDS
3 DAVENPORT
4 SIOUX CITY
5 DUBUQUE CITY
6 IOWA CITY
7 CLINTON CITY
8 MASON CITY
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
73,931
67,708
63,173
62,400
61,690
57,660
46,402
46,240
47,198 $
108,772 $
95,333 $
80,505 $
57,538 $
59,735 $
29,201 $
29,040 $
1.57 $
0.62 $
0.66 $
0.78 $
1.07 $
0.97 $
1.59 $
1.59 $
2,031.6 $
5,414.4 $
3,586.7 $
2,606.0 $
2,003.0 $
2,356.7 $
896.1 $
1,082.9 $
36.39
12.51
17.61
23.94
30.80
24.47
51.78
42.70
SORTED BY SALARY $
SALARY SURVEY OF CITY ASSESSORS, COUNTIES WITH CITY ASSESSORS AND COUNTIES WHICH HAD CITY ASSESSORS
CiTY OR COUNTY(CITY)
FY'O0 1990 CITY 1999 A V SALARY /
SALARY POPULATION IN MILLIONS MILLION AV
I WOODBURY $
2 CERRO GORDO $
3 CLINTON CITY $
4 CLINTON $
5 MASON CITY $
6 STORY $
7 DUBUQUE $
8 MARSHALL (MARSHALLTOWN) $
9 AMES $
10 MUSCATINE (MUSCATINE) $
11 DUBUQUE CITY $
12 DES MOINES (BURLINGTON) $
13 WEBSTER (FT DODGE) $
14 JOHNSON $
15 ;IOWA CITY $
16 SIOUX CITY $
17 POTTAWATTAMIE (COUNCIL BLUFFS) $
18 LINN $
19 SCOTT $
20 DAVENPORT $
21 BLACKHAWK (WATERLOO) $
22 CEDAR RAPIDS $
23 POLK (DES MOINES) $
55 190
58 000
46 402
48 790
46 240
63 500
56 000
55 920
73 931
61 546
61 690
46 000
40 853
58 500
57 660
62 400
68 780
61 568
60 547
63,173
60,315
67,708
86,786
$ 882.0
$ 957.0
29,201 $ 896.1
$ 985.1
29,040 $ 1,082.9
$ 1,501.4
$ 1,354.2
25,178 $ 1,378.0
47,198 $ 2,031.6
22,881 $ 1,770.0
57,538 $ 2,003.0
27,208 $ 1,496.0
25,894 $ 1,512.9
$ 2,342.6
59,735 $ 2,356.7
80,505 $ 2,606.0
54,315 $ 3,227.0
, $ 3,021.4
$ 3,035.0
95,333 $ 3,586.7
66,467 $ 4,253.4
108,772 $ 5,414.4
193,189 $ 17,889.0
$ 62.57
$ 60.61
$ 51.78
$ 49.53
$ 42.70
$ 42.29
$ 41.35
$ 40.58
$ 36.39
$ 34.77
$ 30.80
$ 30.75
$ 27.00
$ 24.97
$ 24.47
$ 23.94
$ 21.31
$ 20.38
$ 19.95
$ 17.61
$ 14.18
$ 12.51
$ 4.85
SORTED BY SALARY $ PER MILLION $ OF 1999 A V
SALARY SURVEY OF CITY ASSESSORS, COUNTIES WITH CITY ASSESSORS AND COUNTIES WHICH HAD CITY ASSESSORS
CITY OR COUNTY(CITY)
1990 CiTY FY'88 % CHG FY'89 % CHG fY'90
POPULATION SALARY SALARY SALARY
I AMES
2 CEDAR RAPIDS
3 CLINTON CITY
4 DAVENPORT
5 DUBUQUE CITY
6 IOWA CITY
7 MASON CITY
8 SIOUX CITY
9 CERRO GORDO
10 CLINTON
11 DUBUQUE
12 JOHNSON
13 LINN
14 SCOTT
15 STORY
16 WOODBURY
17 BLACKHAWK (WATERLOO)
18 DES MOINES (BURLINGTON)
19 MARSHALL (MARSHALLTOWN)
20 MUSCATINE (MUSCATINE)
21 POLK (DES MOINES)
22 POTTTAWATTAMIE (COUNCIL BLUFFS)
23 WEBSTER (FT DODGE)
47,198 $ 41.500 6.0% $ 44,005 $ 46,488
108,772 - $ 46,043
29,201 $ 29,455 3.5% $ 30,486 $ 31,553
95,333 $ 38,535 5.0% $ 40,462 $ 42,080
57,538 $ 38,545 3.5% $ 39,893
59,735 $ 37,540 3.0% $ 38,460 $ 40,770
29,040 - $ 28,600 $ 29,600
80,505 $ 36,210 7.7% $ 39,000 $ 41,500
$ 27,500 7.0% $ 29,425 $ 30,425
$ 29,250 4.5% $ 30,556 $ 32,400
$ 32,219 10.0% $ 35,441 $ 37,213
$ 36,960 4.1% $ 38,460 $ 40,770
$ 39,000 3.8% $ 40,500 $ 41,500
$ 35,088 5.2% $ 37,960 $ 39,832
$ 30,400 7.9% $ 32,800 $ 35,000
$ 34,189 6.9% $ 36,564 $ 39,000
66,467 $ 36,720 2.5% $ 37,640 $ 39,520
27,208 $ 30,798 3.5% $ 31,876 $ 32,832
25,178 $ 29,145 3.8% $ 30,267 $ 31,174
22,881 $ 36,980 4.0% $ 38,459 $ 40,382
193,189 $ 51,024 4.5% $ 53,320 $ 53,832
54,315 - $ 41,125 $ 43,181
25,894 $ 29,780 3.0% $ 30,680 $ 31,750
MEDIAN CHANGE IN %
AVERAGE CHANGE IN %
IOWA CITY CHANGE IN %
JOHNSON CO CHANGE IN %
* * JOHNSON CO TO MATCH IOWA CITY
# OF JURISDICTIONS WITH LESS % INCREASE THAN IC
NOTE: In most cases, a negative % change
indicates the hiring of a new assessor.
4.3%
5.0%
3.0%
* * 4.1%
5.6%
'3.5%
4.0%
6.0%
3.5%
6.4%
3.4%
6.0%
5.0%
6.0%
2.5%
4.9%
6.7%
6.7%
5.0%
3.0%
3.0%
5.0%
1.0%
5.0%
3.5%
5.0%
4.6%
6.0%
6.0%
15
% CHG
FY'91
SALARY
6.7% $ 49,608
5.0% $ 48,345
5.0% $ 33,130
5.0% $ 44,164
5.0% $ 42,810
6.4% $ 31,500
4.0% $ 43,160
3.5% $ 31,500
6.0% $ 34,345
5.0% $ 39,073
5.0% $ 42,800
7.4% $ 44,575
5.0% $ 41,829
8.6% $ 38,000
5.1% $ 41,000
2.8% $ 40,620
7.6% $ 35,317
6.0% $ 33,046
5.0% $ 42,401
5.0% $ 56,523
5.0% $ 45,340
5.3% $ 33,430
5.0%
5.4%
5.0%
5.0%
% CHG
FY'92 % CHG FY'93
SALARY SALARY
6.3% $ 52,731 3.3% $ 64,457
4.0% $ 50,279
0.0% $ 33,130 3.0% $ 34,124
5.5% $ 46,614 5.0% $ 48,945
5.0%
7.9%
4.7%
9.5%
6.4%
5.0%
5.O%
3.5%
5.5%
6.1%
4.0%
0.0%
10.4%
4,0%
4.2%
5.0%
13.6%
5.0%
5.0%
5.5%
5.0%
5.0%
$ 44,950 3.0% $ 46,300
$ 34,000 O.0% $ 34,000
$ 45,210 1.7% $ 46,000
$ 34,500 0.0% $ 34,500
$ 36,550 2.5% $ 37,465
$ 41,028 5.0% $ 43,079
$ 44,950 2.0% $ 45,850
$ 46,130 2.2% $ 47,141
$ 44,138 5.0% $ 46,340
$ 40,300 5.0% $ 42,300
$ 42,640 5.0% $ 44,770
$ 40,620 2.5% $ 41,620
$ 39,004 3.9% $ 40,524
$ 34,372 0.0% $ 34,372
$ 44,180 -6.7% $ 41,200
$ 59,349 4.0% $ 61,722
$ 51,500 2.5% $ 52,788
$ 35,100 3.2% $ 36,210
3.0%
2.9%
3.0%
2.0%
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SALARY SURVEY OF CITY ASSESSORS, COUNTIES WITH CITY ASSESSORS AND COUNTIES WHICH HAD CITY ASSESSORS
% CHG FY'94 % CHG FY'95 % CHG FY'96 % CHG FY'97 % CHG FY'98 % CHG FY'99
SALARY SALARY SALARY SALARY SALARY SALARY
4.5% $ 56,914
$ 54,407
5.0% $ 35,830
4.5% $ 51,148
4.0% $ 48,150
4.9% $ 35,660
3.0% $ 47,380
5.2% $ 36,300
4.9% $ 39,300
3.6% $ 44,630
4.0% $ 47,684
4.9% $ 49,463
4.5% $ 48,422
3.5% $ 43,800
2.7% $ 46,000
3.5% $ 43,080
3.9% $ 42,087
4.0% $ 35,750
4.8% $ 43,157
4.0% $ 54,190
4.0% $ 54,900
3.0% $ 37,300
4.0%
4.1%
4.0%
4.0%
4.0% $ 59,202
7.1% $ 58,281
3.0% $ 36,905
4.0% $ 53,194
$ 52,447
3.0% $ 49,600
5.0% $ 37,430
3.0% $ 48,800
10.2% $ 40,000
3.5% $ 40,675
8.0% $ 48,200
4.0% $ 49,600
6.2% $ 52,540
4.0% $ 50,357
3.4% $ 45,300
3.0% $ 47,380
4.5% $ 45,020
3.9% $ 43,736
4.0% $ 37,180
1.4% $ 43,750
4.0% $ 66,757
3.0% $ 56,547
3.2% $ 38,500
4.0%
4.3%
3.0%
* *4.0%
5.1% $ 62,237
3.0% $ 60,030
4.5% $ 38,566
4.5% $ 55,588
3.5% $ 54,283
3.0% $ 51,090
3.8% $ 38,835
3.7% $ 50,600
5.0% $ 42,000
4.0% $ 42,300
-0.3% $ 48,940
3.0% $ 51,090
2.5% $ 53,836
4.5% $ 52,624
6.0% $ 48,000
-1.9% $ 46,500
3.3% $ 46,500
4.5% $ 45,704
4.3% $ 38,782
4.1% $ 45,524
3.0% $ 68,759
4.0% $ 58,809
4.6% $ 40,275
4.0%
3.8%
3.0%
3.0%
4.4% $ 65,000
3.0% $ 61,830
4.0% $ 40,108
3.5% $ 56:183
3.3% $ 52,770
3.3% $ 40,121
4.0% $ 52,600
7.1% $ 45,000
4.0% $ 44,000
6.2% $ 51,000
3.3% $ 52,770
3.9% $ 55,961
4.3% $ 54,876
2.1% $ 49,000
3.5% $ 48,130
7.3% $ 49,900
5.1% $ 48,039
4.6% $ 40,566
3.6% $ 47,165
3.0% $ 70,821
3.5% $ 60,867
3.3% $ 41,590
3.8%
4.1%
3.3%
3.3%
4.6% $ 67,993
3.0% $ 63,684
3.5% $ 41,512
$ 58,974
3.0% $ 57,868
3.0% $ 54,350
4.9% $ 42,067
7.7% $ 56,650
5.6% $ 47,500
3.5% $ 45,540
3.0% $ 52,530
3.8% $ 54,770
3.3% $ 57,818
3.0% $ 56,522
3.1% $ 50,500
5.0% $ 50,536
8.0% $ 53,900
4.0% $ 49,960
5.4% $ 42,750
11.9% $ 52,769
13.8% $ 80,628
5.0% $ 63,910
-12.5% $ 36,400
3.9%
4.7%
3.0%
3.8%
4.4% $ 71,002
1.9% $ 54,895
3.5% $ 42,965
4.0% $ 61,333
3.0% $ 59,604
3.0% $ 55,980
2.9% $ 43,267
5.9% $ 60,000
13.7% $ 54,000
3.5% $ 47,140
3.0% $ 54,106
3.7% $ 56,770
2.5% $ 59,280
4.0% $ 58,783
10.0% $ 55,550
5.0% $ 53,065
5.6% $ 56,900
-15.9% $ 42,000
4.4% $ 44,622
10.3% $ 58,203
3.5% $ 83,449
4.0% $ 66,455
7.1% $ 39,000
4.0%
5.0%
3.0%
3.7%
% CHG FY'00 % CHG FY'01
SALARY SALARY
4.1% $ 73,931-100,00%
4.3% $ 67,708 -100.00%
8.0% $ 46,402 -100.00%
3.0% $ 63,173 -100.00%
3.5% $ 61,690 -100.00%
3.0% $ 57,660 -100.00%
6.9% $ 46,240 -100.00%
4.0% $ 62,400 -100.00%
7.4% $ 58,000 -100.00%
3.5% $ 48,790 -100.00%
3.5% $ 56,000 -100.00%
3.0% $ 58,500 -100.00%
3.9% $ 61,568 -100.00%
3.0% $ 60,547 -100.00%
14.3% $ 63,500 -100.00%
4.0% $ 55,190 -100.00%
6.0% $ 60,315 -100.00%
9.5% $ 46,000 -100.00%
25.3% $ 55,920 -100.00%
5.7% $ 61,546 -100.00%
4.0% $ 86,786 -100.00%
3.5% $ 68,780 -100.00%
4.8% $ 40,853 -100.00%
4.0%
4.7%
3.0%
3.0%
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 9, 2000
From: n COG Solid Waste Management Planner ~
Re: Iowa City Landfill Grant Funding Recommendation ~
The Iowa City Landfill has again sponsored their waste reduction grant program for FY2000. This
program was created to assist any local government, business, or non-profit organization in their
waste reduction efforts through the funding of equipment, special projects, and education materials.
The grant program invests $25,000 annually in projects that have tangible and measurable waste
reduction results. However, due to funding carryover from the FY99 grant cycle we have a budget of
$40,496 for FY00. We received 14 grant applications requesting $39,914.90. Since we have enough
funding to cover all of the applications, staff recommends that all of the applications be funded.
The following is a description of each grant, the funding request, and its cost share amount (the
landfill will fund up to 75% for businesses and up to 100% for non-profit organizations with a
maximum amount of $5,000), and the total project cost.
Applicant
Applicant's Request Cost Share Amount Total Project Cost
VA Medical Center $1,696.20 $ 0 $1,696.20
Description: Purchase 1,000 14 oz. reusable travel mugs to be used for education and promotion
purposes within the VA Medical Center to promote and support their current recycling programs.
Employment Systems-
Systems Unlimited $3,711.45 $1,237.15 $4,948.60
Description: Purchase recycling containers for under desks and for a central collection area. Also
purchase a commercial office paper shredder in order to increase the amount of paper they can
recycle.
D&D Ranch $ 811.25 $ 271.75 $1,083.00
Description: Purchase a waste scale and 32 collection containers for food waste composting
operation using vermicomposting (worms).
Home Builders Association $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $3,600.00
Description: Provide waste reduction education to Home Builders Association members by way of a
quarterly newsletter and monthly faxes. Information would be supplied by the Home Builders
Association, the JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planning Division, and City Carton Company.
Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $7,000.00
Description: Provide a full page newsletter insert, quarterly newsletter articles, monthly faxes and
education programs to all chamber members. The education program will discuss the impact of
waste reduction, waste reduction opportunities, and encourage participation in waste reduction
efforts. Information would be supplied by the Chamber, the JCCOG Solid Waste Management
Planning Division, and City Carton Company.
Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church $100.00 $ 0 $100.00
Description: Purchase 5 recycling containers to collect cardboard, plastics, glass, tin, and paper.
Iowa City Landfill Grant Funding Recommendation
February 9, 2000
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Dovetail Developmt. Group $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00
Description: Purchase a container for the collection of cardboard, clean wood waste, and gypsum
board at development sites. These items will be taken to the landfill for composting or recycling.
DVIP Furniture Project $5,000.00 $ 0 $5,000.00
Description: Purchase a used moving van to collect and distribute donated furniture.
Iowa City Community
School District $2,960.00 $ 0 $2,960.00
Description: Install a compactor for paper, cardboard, plastics, and tin. Also, purchase carts with lids
for the collection of these items.
New Pioneer Cooperative $5,000.00
Description: Purchase a downstroke baler for cardboard.
$2,495.00 $7,495.00
Ralston Creek Gallery $5,000.00
Descrilation: Purchase a downstroke baler for cardboard.
$2,2OO.00 $7,200.00
United Action For Youth $ 650.00 $100.00 $ 750.00
Description: Purchase recycling bins, a scale, a paper shredder, and construct plywood shelves for
storage.
Lake Ridge, Inc.
Mobile Home Park $2,100.00 $ 700.00 $2,800.00
Description: Purchase a Max Sort-N-Dump recycling trailer for the collection of newspapers,
magazines, and cardboard. The trailer would be used at both Lake Ridge and Modern Manor mobile
home parks.
Modern Manor, Inc.
Mobile Home Park $2,586.00 $ 862.00 $3,448.00
DescriDtion: Purchase 732 14-gallon recycling containers for residents of both Modern Manor and
Lake Ridge mobile home parks. The recycling containers would be collected privately using the
recycling trailer purchased by Lake Ridge, Inc. Mobile Home Park.
TOTALS $39,914.00 $18,165.90 $58,080.80
FY00 GRANT
FUNDS AVAILABLE
$25,000.00
FY99 GRANT FUND
CARRYOVER AMOUNT
$15,496.00
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $40,496.00
It is staffs intent to proceed with awarding the grants listed above, unless Council instructs
otherwise. Please give me a call at 356-5235 if you have questions before the February 14 work
session.
CC:
Jeff Davidson
Dave Elias
Chuck Schmadeke
Dan Scott
John Thomas
jccogsw/rnenfgrantfund,doc
city of iowa city
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
220 S. Gilbert Street
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Ci~ Council
Parks & Recrea~onD~ector
February l0,2000
Proposed Skate Park
Enclosed in your packet of materials you will find a booklet entitled "Iowa City Skate
Facility." This is the culmination of a series of five planning sessions conducted over a
period of four months. These meetings were conducted by Des Moines based consultant
Tom Dunbar, who also developed three conceptual plans and is working on preliminary
cost estimates. His services were obtained through a grant from the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
Meeting attendance ranged from 20 to 50 participants, most of whom were young
skateboarders and skaters, but also included a few parents and neighborhood residents.
Many items were discussed during these meetings, including design criteria and potential
locations. In the final analysis, the possible locations were narrowed to three sites -
Terrell Mill Park, City Park and Mercer Park. At their last meeting the participants voted
overwhelming to recommend Terrell Mill Park as their preferred choice, with City Park
running second and Mercer Park third. At their meeting of February 8, the Parks and
Recreation Commission voted unanimously to support Terrell Mill Park as the top
choice. They did not vote on a second and third choice because Terrell Mill is a strong
favorite. Parks and Recreation staff favors Terrell Mill Park, with Mercer Park its second
choice and City Park an undesirable third choice.
I will be in attendance at your February 14 work session to briefly discuss the conceptual
designs and more importantly, the proposed locations in more detail.
~OW~ C~TY
PROCESS
Introduction
The Iowa City Skate Facility Steering Committee, over a period of four
months, participated in a process that has identified three skate facility
sites in Iowa City, prepared concepts for each site and decided on one
final concept site. The Steering Committee comprised of a dedicated
group of youthful potential users, their parents and city staff saw the
process through from beginning to end. Workshops provided valuable
input with development of site selection criteria derived from goal setting
sessions. Goals were established after analyzing the Issues and
Concerns noted by the workshop participants.
The first workshop was held on October 27, 1999. The participants
identified stakeholders, preliminary issues and concerns and preliminary
goals.
On November 11, 1999, the second workshop, results of the first
workshop were reviewed. Location criteria, known potential locations,
and skate facility elements were identified. Goals developed as a result
of the first workshop are as follows:
Goal 1:
Develop Community Support for a Community Recreational Facility
Goal 2:
Create a Quality Facility by Involving Users in Design Process
Goal 3:
Determine Skate Facility Location
Goal 4:
Generate Community Funding Support
Goal 5:
Create a Safe Facility
Iowa City Skate Facility Pagel Dunbar/Jones Partnership
The next scheduled workshop was on December 1, 1999. Workshop
participants reviewed site ranking that was determined by the weighted
site location criteria. A concept of a skate facility design was presented
that could be implemented into one of the Iowa City sites. Meeting
participants then determined the top three possible sites for a skate
facility concept.
1. City Park
2. Mercer Park
3. Terrell Mill Park
On January 20, 2000 the fifth meeting was scheduled to review and
evaluate the three site concepts. Dunbar/Jones developed concepts for
City Park, Mercer Park, and Terrell Mill Park. Terrell Mill was chosen as
the best possible location for a skate facility in Iowa City.
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SITE
SELECTION
PROCESS
Site Selection Process
The site selection process was developed to find the best possible
location for a skate facility in the Iowa City. Workshop participants
identified twenty-five potential locations. The sites ranged from vacant
industrial/commercial sites to city parks to public plazas.
All sites possessed merits of their own and some of them were currently
being used as informal skate sites. The Workshop participants had
identified criteria that would be used in the analysis of site selection. City
staff and potential users ranked the location criteria by importance. The
results were tabulated and a weighted scale was created. Weighted
criteria were developed and applied to each site. Weighted criteria were
a yes or no decision or were weighted subjectively with a higher value.
Thirty individual criteria were evaluated for each of the twenty-five
potential sites. The results were tabulated and the sites were ranked.
The top six sites were:
1. Willow Creek Park
2. Happy Hollow Park
3. Mercer Park
4. Oak Grove Park
5. City Park
6. Terrell Mill
Workshop participants narrowed the top six sites to three by eliminating
Willow Creek, Happy Hollow, and Oak Grove. These sites were too small
to allow for skate facility growth and not as accessible as other sites.
Mercer, City Park and Terrell Mill had the best bus/bike route access and
space that could easily allow for skate facility expansion. Terrell Mill was
eventually chosen as the best site location due to excellent year-round
access and an accommodating size
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SKATE FACILITY
CONCEPTS
Iowa City Skate Facility Concepts
Overview of the Skate Facility Concept
Before skate facilities, skaters depended on certain street elements and
abandoned swimming pools to practice their skating. In today's skate
facilities, many of these features can be found. For example, some
street elements have been redesigned for skate facilities to meet the
needs and desires of skaters. Some elements include stairs, railings,
ramps, curbs, retaining walls, and benches. Bowls, which resemble
swimming pools, have been modified for skate facilities. These features,
among others, have been included in the three conceptual plans for the
Metropolitan Skate facility. After meeting with some of the local skaters,
it was evident that, while they enjoy the street elements and bowls, they
also enjoy unique and unusual features that they have never
experienced. It is important to incorporate some of these unusual
features to keep the skaters challenged.
While the actual skate facility facilities are important to the skaters, so
are many of the other elements included in these conceptual plans.
While skating attracts people of all ages, we have seen that many are
too young to drive and often depend on someone to drop them off. The
drop-off area allows a convenient place for this to happen. For those
who do not have access to an automobile, it is important that the skate
facility be accessible by the trail system or the bus system. Parking lots
are also necessary for those who choose to drive to the skate facility.
Skaters enjoy an audience and it is important to provide sitting areas for
the visitors to watch the skaters. Skaters also use these sitting areas to
take breaks and hangout with friends. In order to view the skaters in
action, these sitting areas need to be close to the skate facility facility.
AS iS ericlent from the concept plans, numerous sitting areas and
benches are provided.
Other necessary features at the skate facility include restrooms, a
shelter, concession area, bike racks, and drinking fountains. At some of
the proposed sites, some of these features already exist. If they do not
exist at the site, or if additional ones are needed, then they are included
in the proposed conceptual plan.
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City Park Concept
The proposed City Park concept is located in the northwest quadrant of
the park. The skate facility was sited to take advantage of a natural
break in the topography and existing facilities. City Park is a heavily used
community park with active and passive recreational opportunities. A
large portion of the lower park is located within the Iowa River floodway
and development there would necessitate Corp of Engineers approval.
This location is outside the floodway.
A drop-off area was created in the existing parking lot east of the ball
fields. The drop-off area is of sufficient size to accommodate benches
and provide for group gatherings. Two ten foot wide walks lead to the
skate facility. The northern walk provides access to the Hangout Area
and Free Skate Court; the southern walk rises up the grade break to the
upper entry to the skate facility and a small sitting area with benches.
An extension of this walk continues north to the upper parking lot,
existing shelters and restrooms.
This location is sheltered from the hot summer sun by the existing grove
of flood plain trees, and one tree was allowed to remain in the perimeter
of the skate facility. This site is separated from other intensive users by
distance and circulation systems.
This park has access by bus route and bike route, however circulation to
the skate facility would occur internally through the park.
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Mercer Park
Mercer Park is the current location of Iowa City's skate facility. It offers
limited skating opportunities in an existing parking lot. Primarily city
personnel and skaters constructed this facility. Mercer Park offers active
recreational activities through the ball fields and the aquatic center.
The Mercer Park concept is located north of the existing facility. This site
will utilize existing infrastructure of Mercer Park. Located south of
Bradford Drive and west of the existing playground, the site slopes gently
to the south. Access is from the existing sidewalk and a new 1 O-foot
wide walk. The new walk allows for circulation to the parking lots, the
playground and restroom/shelters of Mercer Park.
A large skate plaza is provided with this concept. The skate facilities
proximity to the Middle School will likely result in large groups of
observers; they can be accommodated in the plaza and the sitting area.
The existing deciduous trees that surround the skate facility will provide
shading.
This location is accessible by bus and bike trails, as well as private
automobile.
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Terrell Mill
The proposed skate facility in Terrell Mill Park is located adjacent to the
existing shelter. While Terrell Mill Park offers few existing amenities it
does provide a wonderful grove of existing flood plain trees that will
provide shelter from the hot summer sun. Currently there are no public
restrooms on the site. An existing gazebo will provide shelter and has
been incorporated into the concept with a small skate plaza surrounding
the structure.
Access to the site is from Dubuque Street and the Iowa City Bike Trail.
The municipal bus companies also provide service to Terrell Mill Park. A
drop off plaza has been provided at the existing parking lot.
A ten-foot walk leads to the centrally located gazebo and includes bike
racks and a drinking fountain. Sitting areas are located around the skate
facility and are connected by a six-foot walk.
The skate facility is located on a flood plain terrace and is not in the
floodway of the Iowa River. Large flood plain trees dominate the site and
provide an abundance of shade. Several of the existing trees have been
incorporated into the skate facility.
The skate facility is across Dubuque Street from Mayflower housing
complex and there are no adjacent residential housing areas to the park.
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WORKSHOP
PARTICIPANTS
Iowa City Skate Facility
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OCTOBER 27
WORKSHOP
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October 27, 1999
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Agenda
INTRODUCTION
PLANNING PROCESS
STAKEHOLDERS
WHAT WE NEED TO ACHIEVE
ISSUES/CONCERNS
QUESTIONS
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October 27, 1999
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Scope
1. Establish Steering Committee
Workshop to Review Planning process, Identify
Additional Stakeholders, Goals, and issues.
Workshop- Facility Location Criteria and
Known Potential Sites.
4. Workshop - Design
5. Site Evaluation Based on Criteria
5
Concept- Cost Estimates, steering Committee
Review
7. Public Review of Concept
8. Review Potential Funding Sources
9. TEA 21 Application @ City council
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[] Stakeholders []
List all potential Stakeholders in the Iowa City Skate Facility.
Commercial Interests
1. Adult Market place
2. Business
3. Chamber of Commerce
4. Downtown area
5. Downtown Association
6. Lepic-Kroger Realtors
7. Related businesses and industries
Community Members
1. Citizens
2. Lutheran Social Services-Andy Corr
3. Neighborhoods and neighbors
4. Parents
5. Pedestrians
6. The community as a whole
7. Visitors
8. Workers
9. Youth groups
Designers and Contractors
1. Contractors
2. Designing businesses
3. Engineers
4. People that have made other skateparks
5. Planners of skateparks
6. Skate park contractors
Municipal Officials and Agencies
1. Activities Therapy UIHC Kim Kipp and Jane
Kerr
2. City Council
3. Coralville-Parks and Rec.
4. Crime Prevention Policy Board representing
Search Institute imtiative-Ron Burg
5. IC zoning, lawyer, grant writer
6. IDOT
7. Neighborhood Associations of Johnson County-
Ben Mosher
10. TerryTmeblood
11. Youth Homes-Kelli Malone
Potential Sponsors
1. Hy-Vee
2. Investors/contributors
3. John Wilson, Sporting Goods
4. Papa-John Pizza
Others
1. As few people as possible
2. Lawyers
3. South Services
4. The Dali Lama
5. Union Pacific
Iowa City Potential Users
1. Bikers
2. Skate groups
3. Skateboarder
4. Skaters
5. Some girls
6. Stunt bicyclist
7. Users/Individuals:
· Brady Parrott
· Chad Croat
· Eric Kleiber (skater)
· Erich Mitchell
· Niall Elson
· Tyler Burkett
School Related 1. Deb Wietman-SE Junior High
2. School personnel
3. UI Students
4. University officials
5. Unversiity President Mary Sue Coleman
8. Park and Rec.
9. Police
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What do we need to achieve for the Iowa City Skate Facility?
Goal 1: Develop Community Support For A Community Recreational
Facility
· A good park, something everyone is happy about
· Community involvement
· Environment that promotes sport of skating
· Opportunity to skate without skating on private property
· Recognition and support for the community that skating is legitimate recreational activity.
· Relaxed environment for users of facility and on lookers
Goal 2: Create A Quality Facility By Involving Users In Design Process
· Build a park with a lot of options, for all ability levels of skaters
· Function, large area and fun design
· Provide a facility that 's useable by all people with interests in the facility
· Advisor from the city
· Ramps for riders of all abilities
· Skateboarders committee
· User initiated programming and governance
Goal 3: Determine Skate Facility Location
· A facility that is easily accessible
· Accessibility to UI students because we don't have cars and transportation to distant locutions
· Centrally located, but secluded from residential areas
Goal 4: Generate Community Funding Support
· A facility that can be expanded as additional funds are available and as needs change
· Funding for a complete park
· Maintainable and upgradable
· No admission fee
Goal 5: Create A Safe Facility
· A safe, well supervised, well lit facility
· Not overly safe. Focusing on safety too much will lead to a dull park
· Safe facility, designed to industry standards, quality construction
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[] Issues and ('o11cc1'115 []
What are the five most critical issues for the Iowa City Skate Facility today?
1. Facility Design
· Achieve safety, supervision and maintenance
· Area where they can get food, drink and work
to keep area cleaned up
· Contractors
· Cost
· Design
· Having a facility that has a good variety of
elements.
· Indoors or outdoors? Indoor is the best option
if possible because of year round skating.
· It must be useable and safe, well designed with
lots of user input
· Maintaining good connection with users within
planning
· Mostly the structure of the park very
impoat, (workshop-opinion)
· Over crowding
· Quality of elements, establish that it is not a
playground
· Quality of ramps imd placement of the ramps
in the park
· Research well so that you can build the best
ramps with the least mount of money
· Safe environment for skaters of all ages.
· Safety for both skaters and area residents
· Safety, not only safe structure, but access to
first aid.
· The planning should involve weighing all
possibilities including pros and cons of indoor
and outdoor
· There's a pro shop which would make a lot of
money
· Viability, getting the most for our dollars
· Weather damage
· Well built park
2. Facility Regulations
· Conduct
· COntrol of negative activities that are often
associated with skating
· Environment that is drug and alcohol flee,
family friendly
· Governance-educational programming
supervision
· Liability
· Litter
· Maintenance
· No alcohol, weed or weapons
* Noise
· Park should have control such as with a
swimming pool (life guard)
· Positive environment, teasing, hassling,
violence, for all participants and neighbors
· Protection against vandalism of facility or its
environment
· Rules of conduct both in the park and coming
to and leaving the park
· Skate park roles
· Supervision
· Working with all those individuals and
policing their own conduct
· Wrecking ramps
3. Facility Use/Users · Friendly atmosphere, no bullies no fights
· Gangs/non-skaters
· Letting free style bikers stay
· Loitering: do not allow people who are not
using ramps to get on them
· Make sure that people who use the park know
their limits. Proper equipment.
· Making sure anyone can ride the skatepark
· Only people using the ramps should be allowed
on the ramps
· People involved
· Skateboarders/rollerbladers/bikers
confrontations
· Skateboarding versus other users
· Suitability for all ages, girls as well as boys
· Pick 5 or 10 riders to plan, no public.
4. Community Support · Adequate funding to provide facility that is
functional
· Commullity acceptance
· Community support and acceptance
· Financing
· Funding
· Harmony with neighbors
· Public image and support
· Service the support-financial as well as moral
of parents and friends. Possible to organizing
and publicizing so that a really good financial
backer might appear. Perhaps one or two
service groups or clubs might be willing to add
to their group of interests.
Start up of skater organization or other youth
activity sponsors to help organize special
events, this could also help enhance skaters
image
5. Facility Location
· Accessibility, located in an area that is accessible by kids that do not drive
· Area with traffic concerns, neighborhood concerns, heavy traffic area hazard
· Indoor facility for year round skating
· Location
· Reaching a decent compromise for location.
· Serving entire city, a few "temp" facilities would serve better than one "permanent" facility.
· That the facility in question be located in a non-residential neighborhood where noise and activity of
participants would not be disturbing. Where area will be safe from excess traffic so that persons who are
inexperienced or careless would not be in danger.
NOVEMBER I 1
WORKSHOP
F1 Iowa City Skate Facility
Iowa City, Iowa
[221 Workshop Two
* AGENDA
1 .INTRODUCTION
2.REVIEW ISSUES
3.WHO NEEDS TO BE INVOLVED
4.REVIEW GOALS
5.IDENTIFY LOCATION CRITERIA
6.IDENTIFY KNOWN POTENTIAL
LOCATIONS
7.IDENTIFY SKATE PARK ELEMENTS
8.NEXT MEETING
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[] Issues and Conccvns []
What are the location criteria for the Iowa City Skate Facility?
Sorted
Community
· Atmosphere, laid back and relaxed
· Far from gangster wannabes and little
kids using ramps as slides
· Late night noise permitted
· Lighting impact
· Little hassle from surrounding
neighbors
· Load music allowable
· Near urban setting
· Neighbor response impact
· Neighbors and businesses "for" the
skater
· Own location--won't have to worry
about closing down
· Public location
· Secluded from public
Expansion
· Size large enough for immediate and
future needs
Other
· Clean
Placement
· Accessibility by bus route, bike route,
sidewalks
· Central Location
· Close to bike route
· Close to bus route
· Close to downtown area that is well-lit
· Close to where non-driver skaters live
· Non-residential area
· Not in the middle of no-where
· Out of the usual path of kids like a
school or recreation area
· Parking available
· To serve all kids, there should be one on
both sides of town
Park
· Place for spectators and non-skaters to
stop and watch on an afternoon stroll
· Plumbing and electricity available
· Restroom
· Shelter
· Water
Safety
· Certain time park is monitored so little
kids can skate
· Close to adult availability
· Could have lights on at night
· Flooding risk
· Located where police can view the area
· No heavy traffic
· No through traffic--"to reduce skaters
getting in the way"
· Safety
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[] Issues and Concerns []
What are potential locations for the Iowa City Skate Facility?
Indoor
· Large store (abandoned)
· Randall's food store (old)
· Sears Garage (old)
· Sycamore Mall
· Warehouse (abandoned)
Outdoor
· Airport
· Brown St. Park (Happy Hollow)
· City Park
· College Green
· Coralville should build a west side
· Happy Hollow (Brown St. Park)
· In the middle of the city where they shoot deer... serve two purposes--isolate skaters and
scare deer away (just kidding).
· Industrial Park
Mercer - good for non-driving
· My backyard
· Napoleon Park
· Oakgrove Park (Park on S. Dodge by Railroad track)
· Pedestrian Mall by Wheather Dance
· Robert Lee Recreation Center Parking Lot
· Scott Blvd. Park
· Sycamore Parking lot
· Terrell Mill Park
· University Property
· Werdway Plaza
· Willow Creek
· Places with both indoor and outdoor potential
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[] Issues and Concerns []
What elements should the Iowa City Skate Facility have?
Skate Facility Elements
· Bank Ramp * Pyramids
· Banks · Quarter Pipe 8'
· Benches · Ramps
· Bowls · Roll-off ramp
· Bumps · Round Hand Rails (several
· Curbs different) (that slope down a ramp)
· Curved Benches (Varying Declines)
· Curved pyramid · Sliders
· Embankment-large * Smooth Surface
· Flaming Snake Pit · Snake Run
· Flat banks · Speed-wall - large
· Flat land area · Square Rails
· Fun Box (concrete) · Stairs
· Gap ramp · Transitional hip
· Gaps · Vertical Pipe
· Half Pipe (4'-6 ') · Vertical Ramp
· Inclines (concrete) · Vertical wall ramp
· Launch Ramps · Wall-fide ramp
· Ledges (straight and curved) · Wall ride
· Long Rail (30-50 ft)
· Mini Ramp
Activity Design Elements · Athletic Design
· Facilities for beginners and advanced
· Below or above grade - "If the skate area could be raised or sunken from
surrounding area, may help with the problem of non-skaters interfering with skate
activities." - "Have the whole thing sunken into the ground. Hence one would have to
"drop-in" to get on anything
· Made of Concrete
Convenience Elements
· Bleachers/Benches · Picnic tables
· Bulletin Board , Regulations
· Drinking Fountain , Rental Facility
· Equipment Room , Restroom
· Fenced in area · Shelter
· Lighting · Skate Shop
· Parking , Vending Machines
· Phone · Waste Can
SITE SELECTION
CRITERIA
Iowa City Skate Facility
Location Criteria Analysis
Scoring Sheet
Communtiy
Atmosphere, Laid-back and Relaxed 3.27
Late-night Noise Permitted 3.87
Lighting Impact 4.53
Near Urban Seffing 3.07
Neighbor Response Impact 3.00
Own Location - (Won't have to worry about closing down. ) 3.93
Public Location 3.07
Secluded from Public 1.67
Expansion
Size Large Enough for Immediate and Future Needs 4.87
Placemere
Accessibility by Bus Route and Sidewalks 3.67
Central Location 2.93
Close to Bike Route 3.33
Close to Bus Route 3.80
Close to Downtown Area that is Well-Lit 3.27
Non-Residential Area 2.87
Not in the Middle of No-Where 3.33
Out of the Usual Path of Kids like a School Or Recreaction Area 3,53
Parking Available 4.00
Other
Clean 4.07
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Place for Spectatiors and Non-Skaters to Stop and Watch on an Aftemoon Sboll 3.20
Plumbing and Electricity Available 3.13
Restroom 3.73
Shelter 3.07
Water 4.20
Safety
Certain Time is Monitored so I.itile Kids can Skate 2.60
Close to Adult Availibility 3.13
Could Have Lights on at Night 4.40
) Flooding Risk 3.07
~ Located where Police Can View the Area 2.80
No Heavey Traffic 3.20
No Through Traffic (to reduce skater geetin in the way) 3.53
Safety 3.73
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61.80 76.87 93.87 91.13 82.07 73,80 88.07 66.27
3.27 6.53 3.27 6.53 6.53 6.53 6.53 3.27
7.73 7.73 3.87 3.87 3.87 7.73 3.87 3.87
4.53 4.53 22.67 22.67 13.60 4.53 13.60 22.67
3.07 6.13 6.13 6.13 6.13 3.07 6.13 6.13
3.00 9.00 15.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 15.00 15.00
7.87 3.93 3.93 3.93 3.93 3.93 3.93 3.93
30.67 30.67 30.67 30,67 30.67 30.67 30.67 3.07
1.67 8,33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33
24.33 24.33 4.87 14.60 24,33 14.60 14.60 4.87
24.33 24.33 4.87 14.60 24.33 14.60 14.60 4.87
48.60 52.40 55.07 52.40 48,87 44.93 55.33 53.93
7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 3.67 7.33 7.33
2.93 2.93 5.87 2.93 2.93 2.93 5.87 5.87
3.33 6.67 6.67 6.67 6.67 3.33 6.67 6.67
7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60
3.27 3.27 6.53 3.27 3,27 3.27 3.27 6.53
5,73 2,87 2.87 2.87 2.87 5,73 2.87 5.73
3.33 6,67 6.67 6.67 6,67 3,33 6.67 6.67
7.07 7.07 3,53 7.07 3.53 7.07 7,07 3,53
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4.07 8.13 8.13 8.13 8.13 8.13 8.13 8.13
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4.02 8.40 4.20 8.40 8.40 8.40 4.20 8.40
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2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60
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7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 3.67 7.33
5.87 2.93 5.87 5.87 5.87 2.93 2.93 2.93
6.67 6.67 6.67 6.67 6.67 6.67 3.33 6.67
7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60 7.60
6.53 3.27 3.27 3.27 3.27 3.27 3.27 3.27
5.73 2.87 5,73 5.73 5.73 2.87 5.73 2.87
6.67 3.33 6,67 6.67 6,67 3,33 3,33 6,67
3.53 3.53 7.07 7.07 7.07 7.07 7.07 7,07
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8,13 8.13 8.13 8.13 8.13 8.13 4.07 8.13
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7.47 3.73 7.47 7.47 3.73 3.73 3.73 7.47
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8.40 4.20 8.40 8.40 4.02 4.20 4.02 8.40
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3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53
3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73
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GLOSSARY
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Airnoun, verb Abbreviated from aedal. The act of dding a skateboard into the air with the intention of landing
and continuing to dde. Can be done in many ways, but usually refers to transitional ramps.
Bail verb (Vert) A fall to avoid possible slam. To get out of an unmakeable situation by purposely not making
a tdck. Usually due to a timing error or mistake. (Street) To step or jump off your board to avoid possible slam
or injury.
Bearings noun The round hydraulic device which, when inserted snugly into a wheel and fitted onto the axle
of a truck, enables a skateboard to roll.
Barge verb To skate or just go where you are not wanted, or where that chance is possible. i.e. "No one was
home, and the sign said not to skate, but we barged anyway."
Backside adjective Generally refers to the direction of a turn on an incline, meaning the backside of the body
is facing the wall. However, in modem street skating this has taken on new meanings as tdcks progress from
older, established tricks.
Curb Cut noun A curb incline, often found on the outer edges of a driveway, which is used to launch ollies.
Also found at wheelchair ramps.
Carve verb To carve can mean three things: to tum when all four wheels are in centact with the dding
surface; to turn in a pool or bowl comer in the same way, with all four wheels on the surface; or, when
performing an aerial, to do so in an arc, that is, as opposed to straight up and down.
Concave noun The inward curve, like a bowl, which a skateboard deck is given to provide more stability for
the feet.
Coping noun The material on the lip of a ramp or pool which is used to grind, slide, or bump as a method to
perform an air.
Curb noun A small concrete edging forming a gutter on streets, sidewalks, etc. Used by skaters to do tricks
on.
Deck noun The laminated (usually) piece of wood that is cut to different shapes as the standing surface of a
skateboard.
Ditch noun A drainage ditch, designed for water runoff, which usually runs downhill and sometimes has
smooth banks or transitions and can be skated in.
Fakie adjective A word used to signify the skater is going backwards. To clarify: the skaters board is moving
backwards while the skater is standing in his standard position. Not to be confused with opposite-looted.
Frontside adjective Generally refers to the direction of a tum on an incline, meaning the frontside of the body
is facing the wall. However, in medem street skating this has taken on new meanings as tdcks progress from
older, established tricks.
Flatland noun The term given to the type of street skating that became popular in the late eighties and early
nineties which involved tricks done on flat ground. Usually things like kickflips, pressure flips, etc.
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Gap noun A popular clothing store. Also, a distance between two riding surfaces which skaters ollie over, and
often do other more sophisticated tricks over.
Gyrate veil3 The "pumping" motion a skater makes, usually on a ramp, to propel himself up the transitions
and to gain speed. By moving body weight in one direction and then the other in conjunction with the curve
and flat of the ramp, enough speed can be achieved to perform any tdck. This motion is much like that used
by a person in a playground swingset.
Grind verb, noun A trick done on any sharp lip where the truck comes in contact with the edge of the pool,
curb, ramp, etc. The act of performing said tdck ie: to gdnd a rail.
Grip Tape noun The sandpaper-like product with an adhesive back that is placed on the skatebeard to
provide a non slip surface.
Hang or hang up verb, noun Pdmadly on vertical. To catch the back wheels or truck on coping as the board
reenters the ramp. Doesnl necessarily indicate a slam i.e. "He hung up on the backside air but pulled It." see
also: lock
Half-pipe noun A ramp of any size usually made of wood, on which a skateboard is ridden. Originally ramps
were U-shaped, but now are designed with a flat section between the bottoms of the transitions.
Handrail noun A railing alongside a staircase which pedestrians use as an aid when walking. Also, a device
skateboarders use as an obstacle to slide and gdnd down, and to fly over.
Helmet noun A safety device for the head which is often used when skating at skateparks, and should be
used when skating ramps, or whenever the limits of one's ability are being pushed.
Heel Rail noun The rail of the board that the heel of the foot rests on. For regular-looters, the is the left side,
looking down.
Hip noun The junction of two banks, transitions, or angled riding surfaces which meet at an angle, usually
anywhere from slight (300 degrees) to right (90 degrees). These angles are ridden, gdnded, and flown over.
Hipper noun A large, painful strawberry bruise on the hip which often becomes a hematoma, which is a
swelling of blood. Avoid at all cost.
Jump Ramp noun A style of ramp which propelled a skater into the air with the intent of landing, after
hopefully completing a trick. The jump ramp era refers to the peroid between about 1984 and 1987 when
jump ramps were extremely popular.
Lock verb Pdmadly on vert. To catch the back wheels or truck on coping as the board reenters the ramp.
Indicates the board stopped dead, or locked.
Locals noun, pl. The skaters who session a ramp, ditch curb, or any place to skate regularly. These are the
guys with the best lines who usually live nearby.
Lip noun The edge of any obstacle that a skateboarder ddes. On ramps, the lip usually is completed with
coping. On a bank or curb, the square or angled comer is the lip.
Mini Ramp noun A half-pipe anywhere in size from three to eight feet tall. Smaller then that is probably
impractical as a half-pipe, and larger than that is mid-sized or vert.
Nose noun The part of the skateboard intended to be the forward end when riding.
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Pads noun, pl. Usually knee and elbow pads, which skateboarders use to protect themselves when dding.
Usually only used for ramp riding, but often required in situations which require insurance.
Pivot verb, noun A tdck or part of a tdck where the truck touches the top of the lip or coping for just a moment
before teentry.
Quarterpipe noun A ramp which is equal to or neady equal to one quarter of a 360 pipe. A quarter may, but
usually doesn't reach vertical, and usually are made with a radius of five feet (tight) to eight feet (less tight).
Rad adjective An overused term which can mean many things, but is originally dedved from the word radical,
which simply put, means the extreme. In early interviews with the first pm skaters, radical was a big word, and
it has come to mean just about anything (usually) good. Synomous with cool.
Regular Foot adjective The name for the sideways stance on a skateboard which indicates the left foot in the
forward position.( on the nose)
Revert noun, verb An extra element to add to a tdck by continuing the motion of the tdck until the board and
skater are going backwards. To clarify: to do a frontside air revert is to do a frontside air, land, and then to
turn around, in the frontside direction, and go backwards towards the next wall. The motion here completes a
circle, all in the same direction. Therefore, a backside ollie revert means to spin in the backside direction.
(clockwise for regular footers)
Shuffle noun, verb An extra element to add to a tdck by landing sideways, or with the wheels parallel to the
lip, and then sliding the wheels to reenter backwards. To cladfy: to do a backside air shuffle, do the motion for
a backside air, but as you reenter, land sideways with the wheels just below coping and slide to a the fakie
position. Can also be done on a curb, bank, etc.
Street Skating noun, adjective Refers to any skating which is done using only those abjects or obstacles
found in the urban environment. Examples: fire hydrants, schoolyards, curbs, stairs, handrails. Also often
refers to the simulated smaller ramps and banks found in "street courses".
Slam verb, noun A fall, usually accompanied by minor or major injury, which is unexpected. i.e. the skater
makes the commitment to the tdck and doesn't realize his mistake until he slams.
Skateboarder Magazine noun, proper The first skateboard magazine, which published four issues in 1966
and 1967, and then reemerged just after the urethane wheel in 1975. Endured until 1980, when, with the close
of many skateparks, it became Action Now, a multisport magazine. Action Now eventually folded in 1981.
Skatepark noun A place, either public or privately owned, that is designed for skateboarding. Can be cement,
asphalt, or with ramps.
Skate Rock noun A term coined in the early eighties and made famous by Thrasher magazine. Represented
the bands whose members rode skateboards. Could be any type of music, but is noted for its generally
uptempo beats.
Skate Camp noun A summer camp for skateboarders where street obstacles, ramps, bowls, and banks can
be skated without hassle from cops, parents, etc.
Tail noun The part of the skateboard intended to be the rear end when dding.
Toe Rail noun The rail of the board that the. toe of the foot rests on. For goofy looters, this is the left rail,
looking down.
Transition noun The curved line of a ramp. On a halfpipe, the transitions begins where the flat bottom ends.
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Trucks noun, pl. The two parts of the skateboard which connect the deck with the wheels and provide the
tuming capabilities for the board.
Transwodd Skateboarding Magazine proper noun A glossy magazine for skateboard enthusiasts known for
its' excellent photography and creative approach to covedng the positive aspects of skateboarding.
Thrasher Magazine proper noun A magazine for skateboard enthusiasts known for its' dedication to the
skateboarding lifestyle, including music and attitudes.
Tweak verb, noun To bend, contort, or otherwise move the body and board dudng a skateboard maneuver.
Vert Ramp noun A half-pipe, usually at least eight feet tall, on which the steepest section of the ramp, near
the lip, is straight up and down, or vertical. The ideal heighth for a vertical ramp is arguably around eleven
feet tall. The radius of the transition combined with the amount of vert gives the height. Most people prefer a
nine-and-a-half foot transition with a foot-and-a-half of vert. At least sixteen inches of vert is needed to satisfy
the physics of airs, because most boards have about that as a wheel base. In theory, the board can then be at
true vert while still on the surface of the ramp.
Wheels noun, pl. The round spheres on which a skateboard mils, made of polyurethane, generally sized
between 39 and 66mm in diameter.
Wheel Base noun The distance between the front and back wheels of any vehicle with two axles. In
skateboarding this is measured between the two sets of inner-most truck holes. (the rear set of the front truck
and the front set of the back truck).
Wheelie noun, verb The balancing act of riding a skatebeard on two wheels, either the front two or the back
two.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
I 02-10-00I
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Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 9, 2000
City Council
Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorne
Council Committees
There has been some confusion of late as to when a committee appointed by Council is subject to the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
If the Council (as opposed to say the Mayor, or the City Manager) creates an advisory committee, including a
committee made up of members of the Council, that committee is a "governmental body" and therefore subject to the
Iowa Open Meetings Law (i.e. notice, minutes, open to the public, executive sessions, etc.), if the purpose of the
committee is "to develop and make recommendations on public policy issues." Iowa Code Section 21.2(h); Op. Atty.
Genr'l. November 18, 1993. If the committee is not charged with making a recommendation to Council, i.e. it does not
have a policy-making function, it is not a governmental body. For example, "a task force created to measure the
extent of a problem and deliver raw data [to the Council] would not be covered because it would not be charged with
recommending any particular course of action". 11/18/93 Op. Atty. Genr'l. at p.64.
So, for example, if the legislative committee created by the Council is simply charged with gathering information on
state legislation and reporting back to the Council about such legislation it is not a "governmental body". If, on the
other hand, it is charged with developing a legislative "agenda" and recommending the same to Council, it is a
governmental body and its meetings must be open.
At your organizational meeting you created the following "committees":
Convention and Visitor's Bureau (1 member)
Legislative Committee (3 members)
Emergency Management Committee (1 member)
JCCOG (6 members + Mayor as alternate)
Student Senate (2 members)
Rules Committee (2 members)
The Rules Committee is and has been treated as a "governmental body" and open meetings are held. JCCOG is a
governmental body and complies with the Open Meetings law. The "committees" of 1 for Convention and Visitor's
Bureau and Emergency Management are more appropriately called representatives of the Council and do not create
an open meetings issue (i.e. Council's sending of a representative to another body's meeting does not make that
body a "governmental body").
You need to decide what the functions of the Legislative and Student Senate committees are. If you wish to leave
either committee in place and give it a policy-making function, it must have open meetings.
This issue will be on your work session agenda for February 14. Any action necessary as a result of your informal
discussion will be scheduled for the next formal Council meeting.
CC:
Steve Arkins
Dale Helling
Marian Karr
Assistant City Attorneys
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
City Manager
February 8, 2000
Pending Development Issues
An application submitted by Walden Wood Associates II, L.L.P. for an
amended preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Walden Hills,
Lot 52, a 4.89-acre, 31-unit Residential Development for property located
in the Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-8) zone on the west side of Shannon
Drive, south of Willow Creek.
An application submitted by Arlington L.C. for a final plat of Windsor
Ridge Park 15, a 40.27-acre, two-lot residential subdivision with two
outlots located on the north side of Court Street at its eastern terminus.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 8, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: List of 1999 Legislative Activities
The following represents a summary of 1999 legislative activities of the City Council:
1. The Council approved a $249,775 project with Maxwell Construction, Inc. as a part of the
City Plaza renovation project in order to provide for replacement of an old water line.
Phase 2 of the Downtown Streetscape improvements was initiated. This project was
awarded to All American Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $2,025,973. The work includes the
construction of new water and related public art features, benches, kiosks, planters, etc.
The Council initiated the sale of sewer bonds in the amount of $7 million for the purpose of
financing several sewer projects -- the Willow Creek Interceptor, the River Street Sanitary
Sewer Reconstruction, and the Westminster Drive Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction.
In 1999, the Biennial Asphalt Resurfacing Project involved resurfacing and chipsealing many
streets throughout Iowa City. A contract in the amount of $1,123,202.07 was awarded to
L. L. Pelling Co. for this project.
The installation of a methane abatement project at our transit facility was approved. The
horizontal collector units constructed under the transit building will extract methane from the
landfill.
The City Council awarded a contract to McComasoLacina Construction in the amount of
$871,000 for the construction of the new parks maintenance building, located adjacent to
Napoleon Park. The 11,250 square foot building houses Parks, Forestry, and CBD
operations of the Parks & Recreation Department.
The Kiwanis Park development and the Ty'n Cae storm water project were awarded to
Peterson Contractors in the amount of $338,477. This project involved the development of
the 14-acre Kiwanis Park and included playground, trails, picnic shelters, parking, as well as
tuff and prairie grass areas.
The addition of a third floor to the Civic Center was undertaken in the summer. This new
addition houses the Department of Public Works and Document Services Division. Other
offices within the Civic Center (Personnel and City Clerk) are being renovated. Our Assisted
Housing Division will relocate from rented space to the Civic Center.
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The Council directed the sale of $9 million in General Obligation bonds for the construction
of a number of capital projects. They included Airport, soccer fields, ScanIon Gymansium,
and other bridges, sidewalks, and streets throughout the city.
10. The Council awarded a contract to Iowa Bridge and Culvert of Washington, Iowa for $1.292
million for the construction of a new Summit Street bridge.
11. As part of the City Council's Tenant-to-Ownership Program, three homes were conveyed as
single-family homes to families of low/moderate income.
12. Construction of the Iowa Interstate and CRANDIC railroad interchange project was awarded.
This project will relocate the railroad interchange tracks from the existing location in the
Highway 6/Kirkwood area to a rural location in Iowa County near the Amanas. An Iowa DOT
grant in the amount of 80% of the project cost was provided. The matching portion was
financed by the railroads. The project was awarded to Steger-Heiderscheit Construction
Corporation for $689,971.40.
13. The Council awarded a contract for the reconstruction of Foster Road from Idylwild to the
Peninsula property as well as construction of raw and finished water mains and related
water improvements. This project was awarded to Langman Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $4,946,238.
14. A contract was awarded to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the construction of the River
Street - WooIf Avenue Street/Sewer Reconstruction Project.
15. A contract in the amount of $189,355.45 was awarded to Borwig Building Services for
removal and replacement of curb and gutter as well as curb drop construction throughout
our community. This work is part of an overall community initiative toward compliance with
ADA requirements.
16. A new parking garage at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Linn Street - Tower Place and
Parking - was approved. The facility will provide 560+ parking spaces and 26,000 square
feet of commercial space, to be sold as condominiums. McComas-Lacina contractors of
Iowa City were awarded the contract for $11,648,000.
17. The Council awarded a contract in the amount of $83,900 to MMS Consultants to provide for
engineering services for the south Airport area development. It was the desire of City
Council and Airport Commission to develop the south 17 acres of Airport property for future
economic development/commercial uses. This contract will provide for the design of
infrastructure improvements for this site.
18. The construction of the Westminster Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project was undertaken.
An existing sanitary sewer was renovated in order to alleviate the surcharging problems in
this neighborhood. A contract in the amount of $521,344.27 was awarded to Metro Pavers,
Inc.
19. The Council authorized the sale of $9.2 million in water revenue bonds. These bond
proceeds will be used to pay for the cost of extending and improving the City's water system
throughout the community. Projects included site work for the new water plant and peninsula
water mains, collector wells, and the sand pit pump station.
20. Concession/restroom buildings were constructed at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park
(South Wastewater Plant). Each building is approximately 1,750 square feet in size and
includes a concession and sales area, restrooms, storage and official/first aid room facilities.
Donations from the Kickers cover approximately one-half of the cost of this project. The
project was awarded to Moore Construction in the amount of $367,800.
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21.The City Council amended the City Code which prohibited campaign contributions
exceeding $50. The City Attorney determined the provision could not withstand
constitutional challenge and recommended the repeal of this component of the City Code.
22. Following public hearings, discussions with transit riders, and other public comment, the City
Council authorized a number of route changes to the City public transit system. Following
extensive study and review, it was determined the revised routes would be more efficient
and create greater opportunity for ridership increases.
23. The City Council continued its annual tradition of providing $25,000 a year for the purpose of
funding grants to our neighborhood associations. The Neighborhood Councils solicited,
selected, and recommended the funding of six neighborhood applications for the $25,000
annual appropriation.
24. Upon the recommendation of the Airport Commission, the City Council approved a major
renovation project for the Airport terminal building. Selzer-Werderitsch Construction of Iowa
City was awarded the contract in the amount of $536,000. The project included renovation
of the building with modern facilities while preserving architectural detail, as well as the
installation of elevators in order to make the building accessible to the public.
25. The Council requested bids for the renovation and construction of the Iowa River Power
Dam project. In that the bids were substantially over the estimate, the project bid award was
rejected. The Council directed that other alternatives be reviewed and a renovation project
developed for Council consideration at a later date.
26. The Senior Center undertook the replacement of ceiling tiles throughout the building as well
as the installation of a fire sprinkler system. The project was awarded to McComas-Lacina
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $228,211. As this is a public building, the sprinkler
system will help provide a safe environment for citizens using these facilities.
27. The Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded to the City $140,000 in state
funding to support services for the homeless. These funds were distributed to the Domestic
Violence Intervention Program, Youth Homes, Emergency Housing Project, Table to Table,
Successful Living, Inc., and the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship.
28. The Department of Natural Resources of the State of Iowa authorized a grant to the City in
the amount of $200,000 for the acquisition, development and general support of the South
Sycamore Regional Stormwater, Wetland, Greenspace Project. Other grants are pending for
this project.
29. In cooperation with Riverside Theater, the Council approved the construction of a
Shakespearean-style theater in Lower City Park. The project was awarded to Moore
Construction Company in the amount of $372,950.
30. Oakland Cemetery was expanded by providing 2,700 additional burial lots, a columbarium,
and other cemetery features.
31. As a part of the third floor addition and Civic Center renovation, the Assisted Housing
Division of the Department of Housing and Inspection Services was awarded a $200,000
capital grant from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to help pay
for the cost of constructing their new office space in the Civic Center.
32. The Council initiated turn lane improvement projects at the intersections of Highway 1 and
Sunset and Highway 6 and First Avenue. These projects created additional storage for
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turning traffic. A contract was awarded to All American Concrete, Inc. in the amount of
$55,626 for the construction of these turn lanes.
33. At the request of downtown property owners, the Council initiated an urban revitalization
area in the Central Business District or CB-10 zone. This will grant certain property tax
exemptions to qualified improvements to properties within the district.
34. A new three-year contract was awarded to Holiday Wrecker and Crane Service.
35. The City entered into an agreement with Shive-Hattery and Associates for the design of the
Highway 6 Corridor Sidewalk and Drainage Improvement Project. This project will provide
for the complete renovation of Highway 6 corridor from the Iowa River to Sycamore Street.
The consulting engineering service contract was for $192,500.
36. A new pedestrian crossing was initiated to provide a link between the Longfellow and Mark
Twain neighborhoods. It will be constructed under the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way.
37. A contract was approved with Langman Construction, Inc. in the amount of $79,962 to
provide for the construction of a soccer field sanitary sewer project at the South Wastewater
Treatment Plant site. This is a continuation of the Comprehensive Plan to provide for soccer
and related recreation facilities on the land adjacent to the South Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
38. The Council approved the 1999/2000 Deer Management Plan. A citizens' committee
recommended the plan to the City Council and the Department of Natural Resources. The
resulting plan provided the direction for a contract with White Buffalo Inc. of Connecticut to
kill deer during the winter of 2000. The plan also included installation of additional deer
reflectors and warning signs, along with continued development of the education
component.
39. The Wetherby Park Redevelopment Project was undertaken following a series of meetings
with neighborhoods in Pepperwood and the Wetherby neighborhood. Project provides for
the grading of the playground and trail areas, the installation of asphalt and crushed
limestone trails as well as a hard surface basketball court. Other phases will include a new
prairie planting and landscaping as well as playground equipment and rehabilitation of the
existing shelter.
40. Council approved a project for the complete reconstruction of the six tennis courts at Mercer
Park. This project will repair cracks in the surface followed by an asphalt overlay. When the
overlay is completed in 2000, the courts will receive a new colored surface with nets, posts,
bank boards and related fencing.
41. In order to obtain funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the
City approved an amendment to its Human Rights Ordinance in order to allow the City to
investigate claims of housing discrimination.
42. The Council approved a resolution for Selzer-Werderitsch Construction in the amount of
$305,430 for the construction of a new 52'x230' aircraft hangar at the Iowa City Municipal
Airport.
43. Council initiated the sale of $11.350 million in parking system revenue bonds to finance
Tower Place and Parking.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 1999
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Michael Paul
BOARD OF APPEALS
Anna Buss
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Shaner Magalhaes
K. Jesse Singerman
Jim Swaim
BOARD OF REVIEW
Jane G. Downer
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Lars Anderson
Richard Carlson
Susan L. Licht
Doris Malkmus
Marc Mills
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. Denita Gadson
Kathleen E. Renquist
William A. Stewart
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Mary Larew
Jane Nelson-Kuhn
Janice Simmons-Welburn
Rick Spooner
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Toni Cilek
Craig Gustaveson
Rex Pruess
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
John R. Stratton
John Watson
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Deborah Galbraith
Sandra L. Hudson
Gary R. Nagle
Emily J. G. Vermillion
RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION
Jeff Gillitzer
Mark Graham
Kathleen Janz
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
Jay Honohan
William Kelly
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
James P. Pusack
Terry L. Smith
DEVELOPMENT ISSUES: COUNCIL ACTION IN CALENDAR YEAR 1999
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Approved final plat of Village Green Part XVI, a 30.85 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision,
for an 18 unit condominium development.
Approved final plat of Boyd's Fashionable Acres, an 11.51 acre, 16-Lot residential
subdivision located on the south side of Rochester Avenue, East of Post Road.
Approved amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for
Silvercrest, a 21.53 acre 5-lot residential subdivision including 68 assisted living units,
120 independent living units, a 40-bed medical rehabilitation facility and a 9,000 square
foot medical office building, located at the southeast quadrant of Scott Boulevard and
American Legion Road.
Approved annexation of approximately 10.3 acres of property located east of Scott
Boulevard at Washington Street.
Approved changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.83 acres located east of
Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from Medium Density Single- Family Residential
(RS-8), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12), and County Suburban
Residential (RS) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8; 8.37 acres) Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.63 acres), and Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12; .83 acres), and a request for a preliminary OPDH plan to allow 74
dwelling units on 8.16 acres.
Approved the preliminary and final plats of Scott Boulevard East, Part Three, a 9.50
acre, three-lot residential subdivision located on the east side of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street.
Approved final plat of Country Club Estates First Addition, a 10.4 acre, 20-lot residential
subdivision located at the west terminus of Phoenix Drive.
Approved the preliminary plat of Galway Hills, Pad Six, a 4.82 acre, 13-lot residential
subdivision located south of Melrose Avenue.
Approved preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36 acre, 15-lot residential
subdivision located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street.
Approved changing the zoning designation of approximately 7.46 acres from Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-8) and the approval of a preliminary OPDH Plan for 72 multi-family dwelling units
within the Windsor Ridge subdivision located at the east terminus of Court Street.
Approved changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8), and approving
a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay plan for 24 townhouse-style
dwelling units for approximately 7.72 acres located at the northeast corner of Barrington
Road and Huntington Drive.
Approved the preliminary and final plats of Wild Prairie Estates, Part 3, a 49.21 acre, 30-
lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the north end of Goldenrod Drive and
Wild Prairie Drive.
Approved final plat of Village Green, Part XVII, a 15.16 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision
located at Village Road.
Approved a preliminary plat of Hollywood Manor, Parts 7 and 8, an 11.67 acre, 42-1ot
residential subdivision located west of Sycamore Street.
Approved final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Ten, a 19.40 acre, 32 lot residential
subdivision with three outlots located at the north terminus of Arlington Drive.
Approved final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Eleven, a 12.58 acre, 34-1ot residential
subdivision with two outlots located at the north terminus of Arlington Drive.
Approved final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve, a 16.3 acre, l-lot residential
subdivision with one outlot located at the east terminus of Court Street.
Approved final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen, a 6.61 acre, 1 -lot residential
subdivision with one outlot located at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and
Barrington Road.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Approved changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres located on the east side of
Naples Avenue from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-
Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1).
Approved final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 14, a 7.35 acre, l-lot commercial subdivision
located at the southwest corner of Taft Avenue and Court Street extended.
Approved the preliminary and final plat of ABCO First Addition, A Resubdivision of
Portions of W.B. Development, an 8.81 care, 5-lot commercial subdivision located on the
east side of Naples Avenue at Sierra Court.
Approved an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately
.33 of an acre from Medium Density Single-family (RS-8) to Community Commercial
(CC-2) to allow expansion of Kennedy Plaza located on the west side of Gilbert Court
north of Benton Street.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Approved ordinance to vacate street right-of-way located east of North Market Square
Park and south of Horace-Mann School.
Approved an ordinance amending Site Plan Review and Performance Standards
regarding lighting standards.
Approved adopting and incorporating the Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan.
Approved amending the Zoning Code concerning definitions and parking requirements
for carryout, delivery, and drive-through restaurants.
Approved amending the Neighborhood Commercial (CNol) zone to allow pharmacies to
have drive-through facilities, and to adopt location, design, and size criteria for drive-
through facilities associated with pharmacies and financial institutions in the CN-1 zone.
Approved amending the Sign Regulations by changing the requirements regarding the
number of freestanding signs on lots with over 300 feet of frontage.
Approved an ordinance vacating a 10-foot wide right-of-way located along the west line
of property located at 1033 E. Washington Street.
Approved amending the Zoning Code by adding a definition of "adult business" and
changing separation requirements between adult businesses and other uses.
Approved amending the Zoning Code to allow off-street parking on a separate lot in a
different zone under certain conditions.
Approved ordinance vacating an approximate 7,720 square foot unimproved portion of
Virginia Drive.
Approved an ordinance amending the Zoning Code provisions relating to home
occupations.
'Approved an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to allow public utilities in commercial
and industrial zones.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
02-10-00
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Date: February 10, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: President's FY2001 Budget
President Clinton has submitted to Congress his budget proposals for FY2001. The federal government is
expected to take in slightly more than $2 trillion in revenues and spend an estimated $1.835 trillion.
Similar to last year, both the White House Office of Management and Budget and the Congressional
Budget Office are predicting budget surpluses over the next decade, although they differ somewhat on
the size of the projected surplus.
Assuming the economy remains relatively strong and discretionary spending continues to grow at the rate
of inflation after FY2000, the OMB predicts a $2.2 trillion surplus over the next ten years from the Social
Security Trust Fund, and a $746 billion surplus in Non-Social Security surpluses. Adjusting for inflation,
the CBO, on the other hand, predicts a total surplus of $3.15 trillion for the same period, compared to
OMB's total of $2.946 trillion.
While the President and Republican leaders in Congress differ over how the Non-Social Security surplus
should be spent, they appear to agree that all of the Social Security surplus should be used to ensure the
solvency of Social Security. Both sides also indicate they will not adhere to the stringent spending limits
set in the 1997 Budget Act.
The President has proposed using all of the Social Security surplus and $350 billion of the Non-Social
Security surplus to eliminate the national debt by 2013. By reducing and eventually eliminating the
national debt, the federal government will save huge amounts from reduced interest payments. These
savings will be used in the out years to support Social Security beneficiaries. His budget also calls for a
$351 billion tax cut of which $256 billion will be paid for out of the Non-Social Security surplus and $96
billion will be paid for by adjusting the tax code to close corporate loopholes.
The President is also requesting increases for a number of domestic discretionary programs. These
include $1.355 billion for the Community Oriented Policing Services Program; a $280 million increase for
gun safety initiatives; $1.75 billion for the third installment on the Administration's plan to recruit and hire
100,000 new teachers, an increase of $450 million; $22 billion over the next two years to fund a 15-year
School Modernization Bond program, which would provide tax credits to eliminate the interest costs of
construction bonds; $375 million for Youth Opportunity Grants, a $125 million increase over last year; a
new $255 million "Fathers Work/Families Win" grant program to promote responsible fatherhood; a $690
million new Section 8 Housing Vouchers program, which will provide 120,000 vouchers for rental
assistance; a $119 million increase for Community Development Block Grants; a $50 million increase for
the Home Investment Partnership Program; a $1 billion increase for the Head Start program; and a $817
million increase to expand access to health care for children under the Children's Health Insurance
Program. The proposal also includes a request for $468 million for a new inter-city high speed passenger
rail project.
The President has also proposed a package of tax credits and loan guarantees to more than double the
New Markets Tax Credits from last year. The new proposal calls for $5 billion over ten years to spur $15
billion in new investments in economically distressed communities. The President requesting $2.15 billion
in tax credits to support the "Better America Bond" initiative, which will provide new resources to state and
local governments to clean up brownfields, improve water quality and preserve open space.
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Arts and Recreation
Parks - The President proposes $20 million for the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program
(UPARR). This represents a ten-fold increase over the amount appropriated by Congress this year ($2
million) and is far greater than any amount previously proposed by the Administration. While the
President is proposing $150 million for the state and local assistance program of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund, this request is tempered by the request that 50% of the funds be for national
competitive grants for major lahd acquisition, with the remaining 50% be allocated to the states on a
formula basis with a requirement that 25% of these funds be used for recreation purposes. Thus, only
about 12% of the requested amount for the total LWCF would be available for local recreation needs.
Arts, Humanities & Museums - The Administration is requesting $150 million for the National
Endowment for the Arts, a 50% increase over the amount Congress appropriated last year. Part of the
new funding would go for arts programs targeted to after-school programs for children. The President has
requested an additional $23 million for arts education in the Department of Education's budget.
Millennium - The President is also requesting $30 million for the "Save America's Treasures" program
which provides funds to public and private entities for preservation of historical and cultural objects to
commemorate the Millennium.
Community Development and Housing
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - This program would be increased from $4.78 billion
to $4.9 billion, a $119 million increase.
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) - This successful housing program would be funded
at $1.650 billion, an increase of $50 million over last year's funded level.
New Section 8 Housing Vouchers - The budget requests an additional 120,000 vouchers for rental
assistance at $690 million.
Homeless Assistance Grants - The budget would fund this program at $1.2 billion, a $180 million
increase over last year's level.
Public Housing - Public hdusing operating support would increase by $54 million to $3.192 billion, and
the public housing capital fund would increase by $86 million to $2,955 billion.
Elderly Housing -This program which creates housing for senior citizens would increase by $19 million
to $779 million.
Community Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Initiative - This $30 million program, which would be
funded out of the Drug Elimination Grants for Low-Income Housing, will help communities reduce gun
deaths and lower crime. The initiative would fund public education, outreach programs, and provide
technical assistance. The Gun Buy-Back and Violence Reduction Initiative would also be funded out
of the Public Housing Drug Elimination Grant.
Crime and Drug Control
21st Century Policing Initiative - The budget proposes $1.335 billion for the next generation of the
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Included in the new program is:
· $650 million to hire and redeploy additional officers, including $25 million for the purchase of bullet-
proof vests and $20 million to combat violence in schools.
· $350 million for crime-fighting technology, including $199 million for discretionary grants;
· $200 million for a "Community Prosecution Program," of which $150 million is for grants to states and
local governments to address gun violence "hot spots"; and
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· $135 million for various community-based crime prevention initiatives including $10 million for police
gun destruction grants.
Gun Safety - The budget includes a $280 million budget increase related to gun safety initiatives
including:
· $150 million to hire or redeploy over 1,000 community prosecutors in regions designated by the
Justice Department as High Gun Violence Areas;
· $53 million for 500 new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents and inspectors to
target gun criminals and illegal gun trafficking;
· $14.5 million for over 100 additional federal gun prosecutors and new enforcement teams;
· $30 million to create the first nationally-integrated ballistics testing system and expand crime gun
tracing to help catch more criminals;
· $10 million for local media campaigns to discourage gun violence and send a tough message on
penalties for breaking gun laws;
· $10 million to expand development of "smart gun" technologies; and
· expansion of the Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative, which allows for crime gun tracing, from 38
to 50 cities.
Drug Control - Overall drug control funding would increase to $19.2 billion, $1.7 billion more than
provided in FY2000. Of this total, $9.8 billion is for drug-related domestic law enforcement, $774 million
more than FY2000,
Education
100,000 Teachers/Class Size Reduction - The FY2001 budget proposes $1.75 billion, an increase of
$450 million over FY2000, as the third installment of the plan to help schools recruit, hire, and train
100,000 new teachers by 2005 and reduce class size in the early grades. This will bring the total number
of new teachers to 49,000. The budget also proposes that a portion of the 2001 funds be matched by
states and localities in order to sustain momentum for this initiative.
School Modernization Bonds - The President in his FY2001 budget is again seeking approval for
School Modernization Bonds which would provide tax credits to eliminate the interest costs of
construction bonds. The Federal Budget would subsidize the issuance of $22 billion in special 15-year
bonds over the next two years - $11 billion in 2001 and $11 billion in 2002. One-half of this bond authority
would be allocated by formula to states and one-half to the 100-125 local educational agencies with the
largest number of poor children.
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Coordinators Initiative - The President's FY2001 budget proposes $50
million for the newly established Coordinator Initiative to ensure that over 1,300 middle schools have a
director of drug and violence prevention programs.
Community Technology Centers -The 2001 budget proposes $100 million for grants to public housing
facilities, community centers, libraries and other community facilities to make educational technology
available to residents of low-income urban and rural communities. This is an increase of $67.5 million
over FY2000.
Employment and Training
Youth Training Formula Grants (including summer youth employment) - The budget calls for $1.022
billion, an increase of $22 million above FY2000, to provide comprehensive services to all youth served,
including summer youth. This increase does not make up for the shortfall of funds due to additional
requirements under the Workforce Investment Act, which calls for comprehensive services and year-
round follow-up for all youth served.
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Youth Opportunity Grants - The President's FY2001 budget proposes $375 million, an increase of
$125 million over FY2000, to fund competitive grants for out-of-school youth, especially in inner cities and
other areas where unemployment rates are high.
Environment
Better America Bonds - The President is proposing a budget which includes the "Better America
Bonds" initiative to provide cities, counties and states with new resources to clean-up brownfields,
improve water quality and preserve open space. This initiative relies on the enactment of tax credits to
provide about $2.15 billion in FY2001 for these eligible purposes, with the funds dispersed to cities and
others on a competitive basis.
Brownfields - The President is requesting $92 million for the clean-up of brownfields in 2001, the same
level as the FY2000 funding.
Clean Air - The Administration is again requesting funds for the Clean Air Partnership Fund, an initiative
that would direct $85 million in FY2001 to cities, state and public/private partnerships to stimulate
investment in innovative air technologies.
Health and Human Services
CHIP - The President proposes to accelerate and expand access to the Children's Health Insurance
Program, for which he has requested $2.11 billion for FY2000, an increase of $817 million over FY1999.
One of the reasons for the increase is to expand eligibility to 19-20 years-old.
Head Start - The Administration requested $6.3 billion for Head Start, a $1.0 billion increase over
FY2000.
HIVIAIDS - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV/AIDS prevention budget request
has been increased by $66 million. to $795 million. Ryan White funds have seen an overall increase of
$125 million, to $1.72 billion. Of these, $554 million are earmarked for the state AIDS Drug Assistance
Program (ADAP), and $587 million, a $40 million increase, for Title I funding, which provides assistance
directly to Eligible Metropolitan Areas (EMAs).
Natural Disaster and Terrorism
FEMA Terrorism Initiatives - The budget requests $34.5 million for terrorism initiatives in the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a $5.9 million increase over FY2000. The funds would be used
for training, exercising, and planning for state and local governments and first responders, Federal
interagency planning and coordination activities, and to further train Urban Search and Rescue teams.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund - The budget would provide $30 million for pre-disaster mitigation to
expand FEMA's Project Impact initiative to change the way America deals with disasters, by building
disaster resistant communities throughout the nation. This is an increase from FY2000 of $5 million.
Transportation
Aviation - The new budget request for FY2001 factors in the Administration's proposal for renewing the
nation's aviation law, with this year's request calling for substantial increases for FAA's programs, as
compared to last year's request. The budget calls for funding of FAA's operations at $6.6 billion, up by
12% from the current level of $5.9 billion. The budget increases funding for FAA's facilities and equipment
(F&E) by 22%, requesting $2.495 billion, up from $2.045 billion. However, grants under the Airport
Improvement Program (ALP) only grew modestly, with the budget calling for $1.95 billion, up from $1.846
billion.
TEA-2'I - Overall funding for the highway program under TEA-21 is $29.3 billion, up from the current
level of $27.5 billion. For public transit investment, the budget calls for $6.3 billion, up from $5.8 billion.
These highway and transit funding levels are largely the guaranteed spending levels set forth in the TEA-
21 law.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
IP8
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
City Manager
February 9, 2000
Student Government Day
Thirty students representing City High, West High, and Regina will
participate in Student Government Day at the City on Thursday, February 17.
The students will spend the morning learning about our City government,
touring facilities and participating in hands-on activities.
You are invited to attend the lunch to be held at noon in Council Chambers.
While we eat, students will be suggesting ways to revitalize the east side of
Iowa City. Please call me if you wish to attend.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
February 9, 2000
City Council ~/~
Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorne
Knutson Construction Services Midwest Inc. v. City of Iowa City of Iowa City
As I mentioned briefly at the end of your Council meeting on March 1, Knutson Construction, the
contractor on the water plant, has filed an action against the City asking that certain documents
be found by the court to be non.public and enjoining the release of those documents by the City.
Shortly after the award of the water plant project, Matthew Glasson, a Cedar Rapids attorney,
sent me a letter requesting all documents submitted by the three lowest bidders on the water
plant project. Shortly before the bids came in, Howard R. Green, the City's consultant, sent a fax
to potential bidders asking for certain information so the City would be in a position to evaluate
the low bidder and award the project on December 7th, the evening the bids came in. The
request included information about bonding capacity, prior contracts, financials, li.tigation history,
and biographical information about key personnel to be used on the project. It was my
determination that the information submitted by Knutson in response to Howard R. Green's
request were public records and should be provided to Mr. Glasson absent court action finding
otherwise. It was agreed by Knutson, myself and Matt Glasson that Knutson would have until
February 1 to file a declaratory judgment action with the court, which they have now done.
Essentially, Knutson asked the court to declare that the subject records are not public records
and to enjoin the City from disclosing those records to third parties.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Cc:
Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Marian Karr
Chuck Schmadeke
legal\eleanor\memos\knutson.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
Staff:
Tapes:
February 8, 2000
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Budget Work Session, January 10, 2000, 8:45 a.m. in Council Chambers
Atkins, Helling. O'Malley, Mansfield, Karr
00-03 & 00-04, Both Sides.
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerks office.
BUDGET REVIEW
City Manager Atkins presented the proposed FY2001-2003 budget review. Atkins
presented a summary of general fund expenditures and revenues. Atkins explained how
the state's tax rollback factor is used, debt service tax rates, taxing impacts to an Iowa
City home valued at $100,000, and outlined the State emergency levy being proposed.
City Council Members requested the following information:
· Calculate $100,000 house in 1986 to today' s value
· With a 4% increase in tax revenues, calculate a dollar amount that the general public
could expect
· Capacity of the Dubuque Street parking facility
· Report on number of temporary employees and how they relate to overall personal
services expense
· Update on parking capacity within the system, particularly week-ends
In response to the Mayor, a majority of Council expressed an interest in getting more
information on the City purchasing the Englert Theater from Kip Pohl; giving local
citizens group a period of time to raise the monies to purchase the theater from the City
for use as a community center; and allowing Mr. Pohl first right of refusal should the City
decide to sell the theater. Staff will report back to Council.
Budget Work Session
January 10, 2000
Page 2
Atkins concluded that other issues he'd like to address at future budget sessions include:
enterprise funds (parking, landfill, refuse, water, and wastewater); major policy issues
including an extensive capital plan, downtown strategy, Parks & Recreation Master Plan;
Board and Commission review and staffing; and storm water management fee. Council
agreed to schedule:
Boards and Commissions on January 25, 6:30
CIP's on January 11
Noted a conflict with the 8:30 AM start time of January 24
Meeting adjourned 11:30 AM.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
February 9, 2000
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~,~'~
Address Review Appeal
Census 2000 is the first Census that the City was afforded the opportunity to review the
Census address list prior to Census questionnaires being mailed to each residence in the
City.
As you may recall City staff rode on each refuse collection rome in the City to verify the
address against the list provided by the Census Bureau in November 1999. Over 5,300
changes were made to the original list and submitted to the Census Bureau.
On December 23 we were notified that 1,700 of those changes were unable to be verified
by the Census Bureau, and an appeal process was outlined. For each address being
appealed two forms of documentation had to be submitted and certified. During the
month of January the City Clerk's office, along with assistance from the City Attorney' s
office, Housing and Inspection Services, Treasury/Utilities, Information Technology
Services, and Personnel Administrator Mejia, reviewed and copied the necessary
documentation to appeal 1,050 of the 1,700 in question.
We have received confirmation that the necessary information has been received in
Washington, DC, and Kansas City and should be receiving word on the status of our
appeal within 15 days.
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
February 7, 2000
Steve Atkins
Jeff Davidson e"~i~f
Senior Center Skywalk: JCCOG decision making on Transportation
funding
I 02-10-00
IP12
Enhancement
You have indicated that members of the City Council would like additional information on the
City's request to JCCOG for Transportation Enhancement funding of the Senior Center skywalk.
JCCOG recently finished apportioning $309,000 in Transportation Enhancement funds, and the
Senior Center skywalk ranked last out of 12 projects and was not recommended for funding.
Iowa City did receive Transportation Enhancement funds for a trailhead parking area and
connecting trail from the Iowa River Corridor Trail to the Butler House historic site, and bike
racks to be mounted on Iowa City Transit buses.
Requests for Transpodation Enhancement funding originate with the JCCOG Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee. Rick Fosse, City Engineer, requested funding for a total of 7
projects including the Senior Center skywalk. This was not done because there was any
intention of funding all 7 projects, but rather to indicate to all JCCOG member agencies what the
needs of the City of Iowa City were. The point scoring of the projects, which is conducted
according to a set of criteria developed by the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board, would
indicate that a project such as the Senior Center skywalk would not fare very well.
1. Is the project a new or existing facility?
2. Does the project improve an identified hazard for bicyclists or pedestrians?
3. Does the project provide access to an area designated for development or redevelopment in
the community's comprehensive plan?
4. Is the project an extension of an existing pedestrian/bicycle facility or part of a larger
planned pedestrian/bicycle system?
There were no questions pertaining to the relatively low point total that the Senior Center
skywalk received at either the JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee or the
JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board. This should not be taken as an indication that the Senior
Center skywalk is not a worthy project; it simply indicates that according to the criteria
established by the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board for the use of Transportation
Enhancement funds it is not an ideal project.
Other Iowa City projects which ranked higher than the Butler House trail and parking area
project also did not receive funding. This was because the projects were determined at the
Technical Advisory Committee level to not be a good "fit" for the funds. Typically this meant that
either the funding requested far exceeded the amount of funds available, or the project was in
the early planning stages and not slated for implementation for several years.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding this matter.
jw/mern/jd-skywalk.doc
February 8, 2000
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Neighborhood Council of Iowa City
Re: Your January 27, 2000 correspondence to the City Council
Dear Neighborhood Council representatives:
After reading your correspondence to the City Council of January 27, 2000, I wanted to take a
moment to reiterate to you our commitment to the Iowa City Traffic Calming Program. I
understand your comments pertaining to the Highland Avenue traffic calming experiment. That
was an uncomfortable situation for many of us and became very politicized by the time the
decision was made to remove the chicanes.
However, I do not believe that experiment discredited the entire traffic calming program. I prefer
to think that it raised the City Council's awareness of the concerns City staff has always had
about putting traffic calming devices on collector streets. Our traffic calming projects on College
and Washington Streets which were installed at the same time as the Highland Avenue project
have been successful and met with general acceptance by the community. We have a traffic
calming project ready to be installed on the Ridgewood Lane alley in east Iowa City this spring.
There are certainly many additional issues we will continue to grapple with pertaining to traffic in
our neighborhoods. The concerns of residents who live on collector and arterial streets are
difficult to resolve. You should be assured, however, that City staff will continue to support
evaluation of potential traffic calming projects according to the guidelines we have been given
by the City Council.
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director
Department of Planning & Community Development
cc: City Council
City Manager
Director of Planning
jw/Itr/jd-traffcalm.doc
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
February 8, 2000 ~(~ / ~ ~
City Manager and City Council
Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinator~-O~
Possible Federal Funding for Economic Development Opportunities
Following the passage of the HUD funding bill last fall it came to my attention that there
were 8250 million dollars worth of set-asides earmarked for individual communities. In
fact, several Iowa cities received funds (Sioux City, Waterloo, Des Moines, Wilton and
Ft. Dodge). The vast majority of the federal set-asides are for economic development
projects. As such, we began discussing the idea of putting together a request for a
Special Congressional Appropriation in the amount of ~ 1 million dollars for Iowa City.
In December and January a group of city staff, including the City Manager, met to
discuss capital projects that could qualify for federal funding and would create or retain
jobs. The final list of projects included the North Airport Commercial Park, Riverside
Redevelopment Area (Sturgis Corner), SE Iowa City Industrial Park Expansion and the
Highway 1 & Highway 218 Sanitary Sewer Project.
On a recent trip to Washington, D.C. I had the opportunity to present these projects to
Congressman Leach, Senator Grassley and Richard Bender from Senator Harkin's office.
It was the consensus of these offices that the Riverside Redevelopment Area had the
most appeal due to the duality of cleaning up an environmental hazard and redeveloping
the site for commercial use. Congressional staff suggested that we put together a more
detailed packet of information regarding this project and forward it to the congressional
offices. Currently, we are working on preparing the information and plan on having it
ready to be sent by the end of next week.
The congressional budgeting schedule for federal fiscal year 2001 (FFY01) suggests that
all expenditure requests must be submitted by the end of February. Between March and
April\May the congressional subcommittees in the House will be drafting the spending
bills. Once the House passes the bills they will go to the Senate. Due to this being an
election year, both the House and Senate are trying to get the final spending bills passed
by the July 4 recess.
Our next step is to keep in touch with the congressional offices, both locally and in
Washington, D.C.. We may be asked to submit additional information or support letters
concerning this request. As this project progresses I will keep you updated. If you
have any questions please call me at 356-5248 or e-mail at steven nasby@iowa-
city.org.
Cc;
Karin Franklin, Director of Planning and Community Development
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
H I
ous'ng Authority
Phone: 319-356-~
FAX: 319-356-5459.
TDD: 319-356-5404
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
February 9, 2000
TO:
Iowa City, City Council / Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC)
FROM:
Maggie Grosvenor, Housing Administrator
RE:
Development of Security Deposit Loan Program for new Section 8 clients
INTRODUCTION
This memo is to update City Council and HCDC concerning a new affordable housing initiative to be
undertaken by the Iowa City Housing Authority. Specifically, the ICHA is developing a Security
Deposit Loan Program (SDLP).
According to ICHA staff and several local service agencies, the ability to pay the required security
deposit, which is necessary to protect the landlord, sometimes becomes the only barrier preventing low
income families from securing affordable housing. The SDLP will address this problem.
EXPLANATION OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT LOAN PROGRAM
The SDLP will be funded with an existing HOME funds grant called Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA). The TBRA program allows these funds to be used for actual rental assistance or for the
payment of security deposits. Due to HUD's infusion of 209 additional rental assistance vouchers, the
ICHA has determined that the SDLP will be the most effective use of the funds.
As indicated in its name, the SDLP will be a loan program. All tenant loan payments will be deposited
into the SDLP account enabling the program to be self-supporting and ongoing.
The ICHA will be sending the attached "Special Edition" newsletter to landlords that presently
participate in the Section 8 program. Input from the landlords will assist the ICHA in establishing a
successful loan program that the Section 8 families need.
CONCLUSION
If you have any questions about the Security Deposit Loan Program, please don't hesitate to call me at
356-5407. If I am unavailable, please call Doug Boothroy at 356-5121.
Thank you.
g;PECIAL EDITIO ' I
SECURITY DEPOSIT LOAN PROGRAM
PROBLEM: It has come to our attention that Section 8 clients are finding units but are unable to pay
the required security deposit necessary to sign a lease.
SOLUTION: In an effort to support the landlord's ability to collect a deposit at the time of signing a
lease, the ICHA is developing a Security Deposit Loan Program (SDLP) for Section 8 clients. This
loan program is intended to assist Section 8 tenants in securing a unit, as well as aiding landlords in
filling a unit. Once it becomes established, the SDLP will be a pilot program for 6 months.
HOW IT WILL WORK: The ICHA needs your input as the SDLP is developed. We intend to keep the
SDLP simple. Following are ICHA Staff recommendations:
1 .) Initially, the SDLP will be available only to new Section 8 clients.
2.)
The ICHA will provide an "approval" letter for the Section 8 client to present to the landlord
stating the amount of deposit loan available to the family and that it has been approved
pending a signed lease.
3.)
If the landlord's deposit exceeds the SDLP approved amount, the landlord is required to
collect, directly from the tenants, the difference.
4.)
Approval of an 8DLP does not represent an endorsement by the ICHA of the family's ability to
be a good tenant.
5.) The ICHA will mail the deposit check directly to the landlord with the first HAP check.
6.)
If the family fails to repay the deposit loan to the ICHA, their rental assistance will be
terminated.
7.)
The landlord will hold the deposit in the tenant's name and return it to the family, in accordance
with Iowa law, upon successful completion of the lease.
PLEASE SEE OTHER SIDE FOR LANDLORD SURVEY
SECURITY DEPOSIT LOAN PROGRAM
QUESTIONAIRE FOR LANDLORDS
Provided your tenant selection criterion has been met:
1 .) Will the SDLP "approval" letter from the ICHA be sufficient documentation for you to allow
the tenant to secure a unit? YES NO
If your response was "no" could you please explain or offer suggestions of what would be
acceptable documentation?
2.) Are there any reasons you would reject a tenant solely because they were utilizing the
SDLP? YES NO
If your response was "yes" could you please explain?
3.) Would you be in agreement with receiving the security deposit check with your first HAP
check? YES NO
If your response was "no" when would you require the check?
4.)
As a landlord, would you view the SDLP as a negative reflection upon the Section 8
program? YES NO
If your response was "yes" could you please explain?
5.) Do you have any suggestions/recommendations for the SDLP?
PLEASE MAIL OR FAX (356-5459)
YOUR RESPONSE
RESPONSES ARE REQUESTED BY 2/15/00. THANKS.
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OFFICE
U,A,Y, n United Action for Youth · 410 Iowa Avenue · RO. Box 892 · Iowa City, Iowa 52244 · 319-338-7518
February 2, 2000
To: Steve Atkins, Iowa City City Manager
From: Jim Swaim, Johnson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Program if"
//
The Crime Prevention work group wanted to update you on fne status of funding for One
project in the coming year. It looks like the legislature will reauthorize the program in
this session. The formula for funding, however, will likely reduce what has been
available to the local project from state funds of $200,000 down to between $60,000 to
$70,000. We also face the likely loss of $40,000 local decat funds in the project.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has a request from Pat White's office to pick
up the state share of the project at $200,000, however at this point in time they are
looking at around $100,000. Other local communities are being asked to help sustain the
crime prevention effort and I will speak to Solon town Council tomorrow evening. We
hope that Iowa City will provide $21,400 to the project (the $1,400 you have done this
year, plus $20,000 to offset the lost state funding). North Liberty will be providing in the
neighborhood of $8,000, and of course Coralville is providing less than Hills. Let me
know if you have questions or there is additional follow-up work needed to our original
request for support. I reviewed this information with Chief Winkelhake two weeks ago
and the city is represented on the Crime Prevention Policy Board by Connie Champion
and Tom Widmer. Thank you for your consideration.
NOTICE: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Iowa Code Section 28E.20 JOINT PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT, the City of Iowa City is giving notice of intent to purchase one or
more items or accessories or attachments to equipment, the total cost of which is
estimated to be $50,000 or more.
The following political subdivisions have been contacted:
City of Coralville - City Clerk
Johnson County Board of Supervisors - Chair
Iowa City Community School Distdct - Business Office
Notice was mailed: February 3,2000
Equipment to be purchased:
"SRT" Van
City of Iowa City
Finance Department
Central Services Division
Cc: City Council
4|0 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009
Date: 1 -Feb-00
Treasury Division Memorandum
To:
From:
City Manager and City Council
Dianna Furman'~ ,~,z.2
Subj: Utility Discount Program Statistics by Month - Fiscal Years' 99 and ' 00
Month
Water Sewer
Refuse Total Accounts
Recyling Water Sewer on Discount Water
Discounts Discounts Program Discount
Sewer
Tax Discount Discount
Refuse Recycling
Discount Discount Total Discounts
FY99
Jul 109 59 168 431.88
Aug 115 59 174 612.42
Sept 120 62 182 631.89
Oct 117 57 174 654.90
Nov 119 62 181 633.66
Dec 117 65 182 649.59
Jan 124 66 190 651.36
Feb 134 67 201 700.92
Mar 138 73 211 725.70
Apr 141 73 214 762.87
May 144 76 220 768.18
Jun 144 76 220 796.50
21.61 433.10
30.70 614.16
31.67 633.68
32.80 656.76
31.72 635.45
32.52 651.43
32.74 653.20
35.12 702.90
36.44 727.75
38.36 765.03
38.60 770.35
39.90 798.77
478.88 153.30 1,518.77
728.16 233.10 2,218.54
780.64 249.90 2,327.78
806.88 258.30 2,409.64
780.64 249.90 2,331.37
783.93 250.95 2,368.42
780.64 249.90 2,367.84
852.80 273.00 2,564.74
879.04 281.40 2,650.33
921.69 295.05 2,783.00
938.08 300.30 2,815.51
970.90 310.80 2,916.87
Totals 1522 795 2317
$8,019.87 $402.18 $8,042.58
$9,702.28 $3,105.90 $29,272.81
FY 00
Jul 120 63 183 *
Aug 124 66 190
Sept 130 75 205
Oct 134 75 209
Nov 137 83 220
Dec 141 85 226
Jan 144 89 233
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 0
614.19 30.81 615.93 744.57 238.35
754.99 37.95 725.30 738.00 252.00
600.33 30.29 576.72 498.15 170.10
846.57 42.60 809.36 817.94 279.30
893.38 44.89 854.32 836.39 285.60
923.90 46.52 883.20 873.30 298.20
932.03 46.81 891.48 879.45 300.30
To~ls 930 536 1466 $5,565.39 $279.87 $5,356.31
* Renewal for verification of eligibility status were sent April, 1999 and due back in Treasury June 30, 1999.
Customers who did not respond were removed from the discount program in July.
cc: Kevin O'Malley
$5,387.80
2243.85
2508.24
1875.59
2795.77
2914.58
3025.12
3050.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$1,823.85 $18,413.22 ~
UTILDIS.XLS2/1/0012:07 PM
IOWA
1801
CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Office Phone (319) 356-5045
February 2, 2000
Mr. Dan Grinstead
1218 Ash Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Grinstead:
At a meeting of the City and County appointed members of the Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment, you were elected to serve as chairperson of the Board. I have included a copy of the
duties of the Board.
This Board meets at the call of the chairperson as an appeal mechanism for decisions made by the
Airport Zoning Commission. Although the Board me~s infrequently, it is important to have an
appeal process available for those who do not agree with a Zoning Board decision.
Thank you for agreeing to serve as chairperson for this Board. You will be contacted if it is
necessary to schedule a meeting.
Sincerely,
Ronald J. O'Neil
Airport Manager
Cc;
Iowa City Council
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa City Airport Commission
SCHEMATIC
DESIGN
PrOCeSS
Develop Option 7
80,000 SF minimum total
Functional Library
Enhance/Protect the Mall
Enhance/Preserve Downtown
Address Parking
Consider Implementation Issues
Functional Plan
Make it fit
Make it work
Image
Appropriate to Iowa City
Appropriate for the Library
Cost
Schematic Estimate
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 14, 2000 Engberg Anderson Design Partnership with Neuman Monson
~.ADP 99912 Page 1
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Functional Plan
General Planning Issues
Working within Constraints
-Existing Structure
-Site Configuration
Program Spaces
-Public Areas increased
-Children's increased
-Adult Popular Collections
increased
-Reference increased
Deficiencies Eliminated
-Staff Area
-Building Support
-Restrooms
Efficiency
-78% Efficient
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 2
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Functional Plan
Features - 1st Floor
Bigger Lobby
-Entry from Linn Street, from
Mall, from Parking
Improved Meeting Rooms -Flexibility, Capacity
Stair & Elevator
Popular A/V Collections -V i e win g / Lis tenin g
Fiction
-Reading Room
-Young Adult Area
Children' s Room
-Story Time Room
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 3
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Functional Plan
Features- 2nd Floor
Collections & Seating
-Periodicals
-Non-Fiction
Print Material
Audio Visual Material
Information Services
Reference Collection
-Internet Access
-Microforms
Specialty Rooms -ICN
-Training / Computer Lab
-Study Rooms
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 4
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Connections
Open
Linn Street
College Street Mall
Inviting Entry
Reading Rooms
Gateway
To the Community
East end of Mall
To the Past & Future
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 5
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Image
Fit with Downtown
Scale
-Layering
-Functional, Symbolic
Materials
-Masonry
-Glass
Iconography
-Entry
-Stone
-Clock
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 6
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Cost
Construction Costs- Library
Demolition
Construction
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
Related
-Moving the Collections
-Temporary Construction
-Rent
-Land Acquisition
Contingency
Construction Costs- Other
Retail or Commercial Space
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 7
SCHEMATIC
DESIGN
Cost
Changes Since November
Size of Building
-Increased by 11.1%
Detail
-Shape
-Materials
-Performance Level
Items Impacting Cost
Renovation
Continued Operations
Quality
-Performance
-Durability
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 8
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Cost
d
Lib fl y
Retail
Escalation
Total
+
+
$11,210,714
$1,441,034
$1,086,385
$13,738,133
Ancillary
+ $4,666,004
Total
$18,404,137
Sale of Retail
- $1,337,000
Net Cost
$17,067,137
Comparison with Conceptual Estimate
Increased by 11.5%
November 1999 Estimate (7ASR): $15.3 Million
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 9
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Cost
Notes on Estimates
Schematic Design Estimate
Used to establish Project Budget
Based on
-Available information
-Assumed level of quality
Additional Estimates at:
-Design Development
-Construction Documents
-Use to ensure conformance
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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EADP 99912 Page 10
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 14, 2000
Ill - I
Engberg Anderson
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The tradition of library service in Iowa City has always emphasized access: Access to information, access for all members of the community and
access to the expertise of the staff. The desire to express this tradition in a physical form is the driving force behind the design of the new
library.
TRADITION & THE FUTURE
Libraries are unique in their ability to link past, present and future and
the design of the library is intended to represent this quality. The
forms and materials chosen for this building reflect the heritage of
Iowa City; its human scale and compact building forms; the
dominance of masonry in the downtown area and the use of stone to
identify civic buildings.
By breaking the building up into a series of elements, the visual
impact matches the scale of other development in the historic
downtown. The series of elements animates the mall, giving it a focus
and entry without overpowering the plaza.
The brick along Dubuque Street relates to the historic commercial
structures in the area while the brick portions of the south and
east facade express the functional areas of the library.
· The stone, limited to an area that respects the pedestrian scale of
the mall and the overall massing downtown, recalls the
ceremonial nature of the old library and the architectural
traditions embodied in the courthouse and other public buildings.
· The glass and aluminum represent the future. As the future is
anchored in the past, the lines and rhythms of the aluminum and
glass are anchored in the tradition of stone architecture: The
arcade of stone and the arcade of aluminum are of the same
pattern, size and proportion.
The aluminum and the use of metal band serve to weave the various
elements of the composition together. This reflects the role of
technology within the library and of the library in the community.
· The entry pavilion is a 2 story volume of glass and aluminum that
floats out over the College Street Pedestrian Mall and acts as a
beacon to herald the library to both the east and west.
· Facing out over the Mall, an arcade of glass and metal echo the
traditional vocabulary of civic buildings while transposing the
imposing and forbidding character of those buildings into one that
is welcoming yet civic.
· The meeting rooms, relocated to front Linn Street, are located at
street level and feature large expanses of glass. This reinforces a
sense of the open meeting component of our political system and
of the numerous events hosted by the library.
TRANSPARENCY & LIGHT
The Reading Rooms along Linn Street, College Street and Dubuque
Street serve to anchor the activities of the library into the
consciousness of passersby, thereby improving the quality of the street
life and promoting and understanding of the library's services.
The openness that serves to advertise the library and express its
availability to all citizens serves another use. The expanses of glass
along the entry and the reading rooms let light deep into the building.
This infusion of natural light lifts the spirit, orients users of the
building and serves to reduce energy consumption. These ecological
and psychological attributes of natural light are so significant that a
band of clerestory glazing is introduced at the juncture of the staff and
public zones of the building. This again serves to orient users in the
building, reduce lighting loads and improve the general health of the
staff and patrons.
OPEN & INVITING
Each of these elements is developed in a way that distinguishes the
library as a place open to all members of society. The forms that result
are inviting and inspiring. The openness is expressed in the choice of
materials, the location of activities, and the integration of interior and
exterior spaces throughout the design:
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AREA SUMMARY
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Progmm Element
Entry/Vestibule/Lobby
Meeting Room/Conference Area
Circulation Desk Area
A-V Area
Adult Popular Collection
CATV
Support Areas
Reference Area - 3 bays
Vending/Lounge
Other Work Areas
Periodicals
Children's Room
Public Collections & Seating
Administrative OrEices
Staff Offices
Technical Services
Storage
Staff Room
Mechanical
Subtotals
Building Gross
Efficiency
Zone Changes
AREA (asf)
Current (1)
Total
1200
2525
1865
1620
3690
0
1595
2190
290
130
2760
4330
7840
830
1080
2035
245
1145
290
37,565
100.0%
47,347
79.3%
Public
27,435
73.0%
Staff
8,355
22.2%
Support
1,775
4.7%
Drawn (3)
3062
3310
3701
1099
17103
0
1876
5968
347
240
2935
10324
10294
1795
2374
2852
669
1121
602
65,193
100.0%
83,745
77.8%
173.5%
Public
44,799
68.7%
163.3%
Staff
16,386
25.1%
196.1%
Support
4,008
6.1%
225.8%
Change
Area Percentage
1862 255%
785 131%
1836 198%
-521 68%
13413 463%
0
281 118%
3778 273%
57 120%
110 185%
175 106%
5994 238%
2454 131%
965 216%
1294 220%
817 140%
424 273%
-24 98%
312 208%
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~BUDGET
DEMOLITIONS $290,823
FOUNDATIONS $290,000
SUBSTRUCTURE $183,000
SUPERSTRUCTURE $1,449,439
EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE $1,224,1Z6_
ROOFING $405,932
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION $1,727,37S
CONVEYING $265,000
MECHANICAL $2,443,943
ELECTRICAL $1,542,528
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
SITE. WORK $112,000
PHASING / PROTECTION $0
$9,934,214
GCOH&P $993,421
CONTINGENCY $1,092,764
0.1
0.2
TOTAL BUILDING & SITE DEVELOPMENT #######~## PORIION OF COST RELATED TO LIBRARY
PORTION OF COST RELATED TO RETAIL/COMMERC[AL
ESCALATED BUILDING & SITE COSTS
ESCALATION 8.69%
TOTAL
17
0.1
0.2
~SCHEMATIC DESIGN ESTIMATE
AREA
NAT' L ICPL ESTIMATED
AVG % COST
I INOTEs I
105,005
CO~F[
$3.78
$3.81
$4.22
$13.21
16.80% I: -:- ,
2.30% 2 ." .
16.10% 17 1,-- ,
2.90% I :-: ,
24.80% 2 i i: I ',
11.30% 1.~ .47 ,
100%
96%
12.00%
5.00%
$: . -_-
$ '-' ~
$ --- ~
$0
$378,856
$390,480
$10,813,460
$14.33
$2.12
$16.72
$1.62
$22.58
$13.26
$o.oo
$3.61
$3.72
$102.98
$1,297,615
$540,673
$12,501,555
, a41,034 $72.05
$1,086,385
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~BUDGET ~
18 AE FEE $874,210.83
0.1 OTHER FEES
0. 2 OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE
O . 3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULT/NG
0. 4 FEE TOTAL
[SCHEMATIC DESIGN ESTIMATE
AREA
NAT'L ICPL ESTIMATED
AVG % COST
8.00% $968,886.02
$60,000.00
$20,000.00
$1,048,886.02
[ [NOTES
105,000
CO~]
$9.23
19 EQ! II;MENT
0.1 ! i I:EFT DETECTION
0.2 I'1 hDTOCOPIERS
0.3 I'. I.EPHONES
0.4 V~ RING
0.5 ¢ ¢ ~4PLFFER HARDWARE
¢ ~ :MPUTER SOFTWARE
COMPUTER INSTALLATION
0.6 MEDIA
0. 7 SELFCHECKS (2)
0. 8 EQUIPMENT TOTAL
20
0.1
0.2
FURNISHINGS RXTURES & EQUIPMENT
FF&E FEE
FURNISHINGS TOTAL
22 PROJECT EXPENSES 0.1 PERMITS
0. 2 LAND ACQUISITION - APPRAISED VALUE
0. 3 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
0.4 MOVING
0.5 TESTING
0.6
$600,000
$1,230,000
$123,000
$1,500,000
$50,000
$146,000
$40,000
2 3 ANCILLARY SUBTOTAL - LINE 17.4, 19.8, 20.2, 22.6
2 4 ANCILLARY CONTINGENCY $456,321
25 TOTAL ANCILLARY $4,145,321
[BUDGET
$30,000
$5,000
$171,460
$43,000
$60,000
$144,200
$46,000
$499,660
$1,322,970
10.00% $132,297
$1,455,267
$40,000
$1,300,000
$100,000
$0
$1,440,000
$4,443,813
5.00% $222,191
$4,666,004
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AREA
$0.29 4
3
7
8
$0.41 8
8
$I .37 5
$0-44 9
$12.60
$44.44
I INOT~-S
105,000
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TOTAL PROJECT COST
ESCALATED BUILDING COSTS
ANCFLLA RY COSTS
NAT ' L ICPL ~OS~47~# I
84,666,004
##4#444####/$175.27
2 7 SALE OF COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS
0.1 RRST FLOOR
0. 2 LOWER LEVEL
0.3
2 8 NET PROJECT COST
o. 1 TOTAL PROJECT COST
o. 2 REVENUE FROM SALE OF CONDO SPACE
[ o. 3 NET PROJECT COST
4,900 SF
14,100 SF
$637,000 $130.00 6
$700,000 $49.65 6
$1,337,000
$18,404,137
$1,337,000
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29 BUDGET TARGET
3 0 DEVIATION FROM BUDGET
$15,300,000
$15,300,000
$1,767,137
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11.55%
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NOTE LEGEND
I BUDGET IS FROM 10-20-99 ESTIMATE OF OPTION 7
2 THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED IN THE BUILDING ESTIMATE
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT ALLOWANCE
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
3 LEASED ITEM - NOT A CAPITAL EXPENSE
4 RELOCATION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT, ADDITIONAL NEW
EQUIPMENT FOR 2 GROUPS OF 3 AISLES (4 ANTENNAE EACH)
5 SEE MEDIA SUB ESTIMATE
6 CONDOMINIUM SALE ESTIMATES FROM LEPIC KROGER
REALTORS AND BASED ON IOWA AVENUE PARKING
STRUCTURE.
7 INCLUDED IN BUILDING ESTIMATE
8 ESTIMATE BY LIBRARY. 57 NEW COMPUTERS; HUBS,
PRINTERS, LASER READERS, ADDITIONAL MEMORY AND
PAY FOR PRINT DEVICES.
9 ESTIMATE BY LIBRARY.
10 CONSTRUCTION COSTS ARE FOR TOTAL BUILDING
PORTION OF COST RELATED TO LIBRARY
PORTION OF COST RELATED TO RETAIL/COMMERCIAL
89%
11%
$0
$11,210,714
$1,441,034
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~NOTES ON ESTIMATE
1 Estimate is based on drawings prepared and dated January 26, 2000
2 Estimate is based on prices current at the 1st quarter of 2000
3 Estimate is based on a single contract awarded after an open bid.
4 Estimate is based on a multiple phase schedule as defined in the pricing documents.
5 Estimate includes no allowance for MBE/DBE or WBE requirements.
6 Hazardous materials abatement is scheduled as an allowance.
7 Demolition is included as part of Site Preparation Costs.
8 The following items are excluded from the estimate:
Mechanical and electrical systems in the shelled space. _
Fire and jockey pumps and related controls.
Standpipe or other special fire supression systems-
Work outside the project boundaries.
Abnormal foundation conditions.
Other Owner expenses.
Bond Issue
Legal Expenses
Fundraising Expenses
9 The following expenses are projected and should be verified by the Owner
Land Acquisition
9 Escalation is included based on an October 2001 Start of Construction.
10 Equipment allowances are generic and are based on an assumed
level of quality and quantity.
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
This estimate is an opinion of probable costs based on the information
available as of January 26, 2000. Many decisions regarding final material
selection, systems development and project parameters have yet to be
defined. Market conditions are, as always, beyond the control of the
architect or the estimator. No guarantee can be given that actual
construction cost will not vary from this estimate-
It is imperativ~ that as the design progresses, additional estimates are
produced to ensure compliance with established project budgets.
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