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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-07 Info Packet of 3/2 0r ' CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET "°/~C~A' March 2, 2000 I FEBRUARY 14 WORK SESSION ITEMS IP1 Memorandum from City Manager: Council Economic Development Committee IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: Dog Park J MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP3 Email to Council Member Pfab from Bob Welsh: Senior Center Parking IP4 Email to Planning and Community Development Assistant Director from John McKinstry (First Christian Church): Parking IP5 Memorandum from Library Director: Library Project Referendum IP6 Memorandum from City Attorney: Abstentions IP7 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 18 Work Session IP8 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 24 Budget Work Session IP9 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 31 Work Session IP10 Memorandum from City Clerk to Iowa City Census 2000 Committee: February 7 Meeting IP11 Memorandum from Web Developer: City's Web Site IP12 Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study - Iowa City, Iowa IP13 Memorandum Parking and Transit Director to City Manager: Transit Interchange Building IP14 City of Iowa City Quarterly Investment Report--September 30, 1999 - December 31, 1999 IP15 Letter from Russ Bennett to Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission: Resignation IP16 Note from Sue and Bruce Clark to Parks and Recreation: Willow Creek Trail IP17 Iowa City to host FLY IOWA 2001 Memo from City Clerk regarding absence from office 3/13-15. Media Release regarding Council Members to Attend Annual National League of Ci ties Conference. Information Packet March 2, 2000 page 2 Memo from JCCOG SOlid Waste Planner regarding Curbside recycling changes for April. Memo from City Clerk regarding Budget Work Session of February 8, 2000. Memo from City Clerk regarding Budget Work Session of February 7, 2000 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 23, 2000 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Council Economic Development Committee At your work session of Monday, March 6, I would like to ask the Council to name its Economic Development Committee. I have assumed that with the completion of the budget public hearing and scheduled vote on budget adoption for Tuesday, March 7, we have decided to proceed with the strategy. I would like to begin our work as soon as practical. As soon as you have named the three member committee, it would be my intent to call them together in order to discuss the overall general strategy for the committee, establish reporting procedures to the Council and hopefully identify early work program interests. cc: Karin Franklin David Schoon indexbc\memos\3-2SA.doc City of Iowa City_1, MEMORANDUM ' Date: February 24, 2000 To: City Council From: City Manager Re: Dog Park You have recently received correspondence and other citizen contacts expressing interest in the development of a "dog park". The basic principle appears to be a location where pet owners can unleash their animals and allow them to run/exercise on public property within some reasonably confined area. I discussed this issue with Terry and he reminded me of an earlier review by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Attached is a copy of the June 1997 minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission, in which the issue of a dog park is addressed. Most of the information we have gathered indicates a dog park should be a fenced area. The area estimated by Terry could be anywhere from one to five acres. The cost of chain-link fencing for a one-acre parcel would be $7,500 with a five-acre parcel costing $17,500. The location of such a facility is yet to be determined. I am sure you will receive a variety of opinions as to whether Hickory Hill would be the logical location; however, the location should avoid conflicts with other park users. Terry has indicated other issues for your consideration. They include: · Five acres is generally considered to be a better size than one acre. · The facility would have to be accessible per ADA, which could necessitate construction of a long sidewalk, depending on where the dog park were to be built. · Water availability is considered to be an important component. · Although we have no idea what expenses might amount to, operating costs should also be considered. We are certain that City crews will have to "clean up" after many of the dog park USerS. Before we proceed in developing a formal project proposal, I would like to have some direction as to whether this is a project you would like us to undertake. The Commission has set their capital priorities and the cost/location decisions for such a dog park should involve a Commission recommendation. If you were to view this project favorably, I would encourage you to refer it to the Commission. As an aside, we are currently investigating a dog bite at Hickory Hill which, according to the complainant, involved a dog running loose and not under the control of its owner. will place this item on a work session agenda. Attachment cc: Terry Trueblood R. J. Winkelhake Misha Goodman-Herbst indexbc\memo\3-1 SA.doc P&R Comaission 6/18/97 Pruess asked if there would be a possibility of a establishing a trail extending to the west of this area, toward Hickory Hill Park. Miklo indicated it would not be possible without the purchase of easements, noting people are reluctant to give up a portion of their back yards. Miklo noted the possibility of a greenway along Ralston Creek from this area to the east. Pruess referred to the popularity of the trail established in the Longfellow neighborhood, noting accepting this area would preserve the land with the hope of developing a trail in the future. Wilburn agreed with Pruess, noting the potential for'. the neighborhood association applying for a P.I.N. grant to develop this area. Endel noted Anchorage, Alaska has 121 miles of paved trails, .making it a very user friendly city. She encouraged trying to link places together in the city, making it easier for people to get around. Moved by Wilburn, seconded bV Fearinq, to accept the .55 acres to suDport future potential development of a trail to connect into Hickory Trail (Street), suppor~in~ the objectives of the NeiGhborhood Open Space Plan. "DOG PARK" Letters and a counter petition in opposition to the proposed "dog park" were distributed to the commission. Trueblood stated the commission needed to determine what its recommendation would be, if any. He indicated if such a facility is established, he would lean away from establishing it in Hickory Hill Park. Based on past history in dealing with Hickory Hill Park, people do not seem to want any development in Hickory Hill Park, other than trails. Wallace asked if any thought had been given to possible other locations. Trueblood noted one possibility was a section in Scott Park south of the creek and east of Scott Boulevard. This area was previously used for soccer fields for the younger children, and is bordered by Scott Boulevard, farmland and Ralston Creek. Endel stated taking into account the city's limited resources, development of a "dog park" would not be a top priority for her. She noted she was a dog owner, but was opposed to such a facility based on the small amount of people it would serve as opposed to how much time and attention it would take and potential problems. Various issues such as cost for fencing, upkeep, noise, and liability were cited by commission members. Pruess noted the opposition, stating he would be more interested if there was a structured group to champion the cause, providing time, energy and financial assistance. Trueblood indicated he would inform the individual who initiated the survey that the commission is opposed to establishing a "dog park" in Hickory Hill Park, and has serious concerns establishing such a facility on city property. Staff will ask for specific ideas, but would inform them that at this time it does not look positive for establishment of a "dog park". Jane Barnes Cranston ~4~~ 330 Post Rd. ~ -/~'~ ~ '~ November 8, 1996 '~ P~ks ~d R~mation Commission ~ ~ ~~ Attention: Te~ Treeblood . 220 S. Gilbe~ St~t Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ~, ~ ~~ I have just returned from wig my dog in of the F venue ent D~g ~at w~, my dog ~d I were ~saulmd by two l~ge dogs (a f~l-sized boxer ~d a smd~d-sized poodle). My dog is a Bichon ~d weighs about fifteen pounds. I would describe her ~ a sm~l m medium-sized dog. The o~er ~o dogs were off le~h. ~ey r$ across a field, desnile calls from ~eir owner. I picked up my dog ~s quic~y ~ I could but not before she w~ bitGn ~ ~e fla. I held her over my head m k~p her from ~e jump~g dogs. Dung ~e ~uffie my hat fell off ~d I drop~d my W~-M~ which fell ap~ ~e omers w~ed (not r~) over ~d eveninny put le~hes on ~eir dogs. A few ~nums lamr one of ~em dropped ~e lsh ~d we were attacked ag~n. ~is ~e however, I g~bbed ~ek dog which ~med m work beaer, ~ · ey didn't ~em to ~ able to m~age iL ~is ~ not ~ isolamd incident. I have never ~en in ~at p~k when ~em were not dogs off le~h. I would say betw~n t~ ~d twenW-five on ~y outing. It is ~e wont on w~kends. I have ~n ~o~er dog badly bloodied ~ a prolonged a~k. I have had mud ~d dog s~iva on my p~ on m~y occ~io~, from dirty dogs jump~g on me ~d I have had a new suede coat badly s~ned by $ eno~ous out-of-con~ol dog. Once I cme over a ridge ~ my sm~ daughmr to be gr~md by four pit bulls off le~h. ~e owne~ ~ gene~y blue. I ~ a dog lover ~d not dr~d of dogs at ~. I m ~so not a ~ssy person. I enjoy ~eing dogs · em, on le~h. I do not mind ~at people let ~ek dogs defecam on ~e pa~s. I do not mind ~e sound of b~g dogs. In fact, I do not mind dogs ~at ~e off le~h ~d ~e well-behaved (dogs · at would come, for ~ek le~h, when ~eir owner c~ed ~em). But I ~ ve~ fired of berg ~saulted by enomous dogs that ~ comple~ly out-of-con~ol. ~is is not p~vam l~d. It is a public p~k. It is not a p~vam club for spoiled dogs. People, ~d even dogs on le~h, have a fight to go ~em ~thout berg ~sa~md by ~ld dogs. I hope you will co~ider morn sig~. I ~o ~ ~at ~s ~ea should ~ patrolled mgul~ly, esp~i~y ~e embment ~a. ~ you for your me ~d consideration. Jane Barnes Cranston 319-339-1102 Fax: 339-0163 E-mail: cranston @ apple. com Unleashing the do Pet owners propose leash-free zone for part of Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City By Jim Jacobson Gazette Johnson County Bureau :,:,a~ ·"" x '! ' · IOWA CITY -- Nearly 200 Iowa City dog owners ,, '. , ~" "~.~ have signed a petition asking the city to create a ? ~ ,,' · ' ". :'.': ' ~', so-cal!~ leash-free zone in Hickory Hill Park so ' i.~.,~'~:~. ~r'::~'::' .'% lhe city's leash law. ,2;.,. '.: ..:~}.5 .. :7~=.: ~ ..,.. Craig Jeffries or Iowa City, a leader in the effort .¢..,, , ,, ,. 7',},'~.:-~" ':~ '2 :: to create the zone. wouhl like to see 1~ of the ~': ~"i :/:: ? 2' "~' ""~'.:"":~:i~ *: "' pnrk's 1~ acres ~et aside for the zone -- or dog ;:,. 2:'~ ~ ="I,- ~t~ park. as citv ' · ' ,: ~ ~' L' ~ -fficials call it. ~ '' ~' ~ l)Ppnrtnlent "-':f x . ,,1 Parks and ' ' e · ' %~' ~'? ' " ~ ' ~ ,', .?. · ,',,,'t,,,' ITY "";:"""""""' ~l, X~' ~ / ' '~ 'l'h" , c~mcpp~ z Oakland ..... I- IT~ I*q ,';u'lv Cemeteff ~' , ,, Gazefie map 'l" l fi 1 snid thai if all ~oes smoothly with the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City ('ramoil. a park could be open by the hll. ttickory llill is "a perfeel place for a leash-free ,,. "'. .,..~.~~.. ": ....-'~. ~ z-no." said ,leftties. who was there Wednesday ' :' aflernoon wilh his dog Nameless III. '~;~' ,' .... : ..... :,." , The undeveloped nature of the park and its size ' ~""""' ~'' ': '~ ¢ '*- ~"~ .... are lwo of the reasons that he hvors it as a location. Gazette photo by Buzz Orr Truebled also said he thinks Hickory Hill is a ~uroon ~o~on {~ont} w~lk~ hot aog Weane~asy In ~ko~ HIll Park in logical location fi~r the dog park. Yashuml Kurlya (back lea) and Craig Jefflos (back rl~t) sup~d creating a leash4ree zone In the "To have do~s on leashes here is asinine," said park. All three are from Iowa City. .Iessy ~ammang, a recent University of Iowa graduate who walks her dog in the park re~larly, fenced in to protect people from the animals. Also to Maureen Robertson, another dog owner who mostly without a leash. a pro~am must ~ set up to ensure the area uses the park. "I don't see the reason for it," she According to Misha Goodman-Herbst, the city's remains clean. said. anim~ shelter supe~isor, many p~ple disregard She explained that an area like this has the Trueblood said part of the setup and mainte- the leash law in the park as it is. "The fact is potential to spread disease from animals to people nance costs could be paid for with fees from dog ~ople ~re doing it anyway. ~is way we can keep and from animal to artimP. owners who would use the zone. He added that them from violating the law." Treeblood said he shares Goodman-Herbst's they also might be asked to sign waivers that She said that there are about ~5 such do~ parks concerns and adds that financing the effort is would limit the city's liability. across the country, primarily in large cities. She another consideration. He estimated that a 6-foot The parks commission is Pxpected h~ ~id she supports the idea for one in Iowa City "if chain-link fence will cost about $?,~ to $8,~ an report on the idea at its it's done in the right way," acre. Trueblood. Assuming they approve G~man-Herbst said that the area must be Any fence in Hickory Hffi Park is objectionable will then go to the cramoil fin' discussion. CITY OF IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Commissioners FROM: Terry Trueblood DATE: May 23, 1997 RE: "Dog Park" You may have seen the enclosed article which appeared in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The article stated that I think "Hickory Hill is a logical location for the dog park." What I had actually indicated was that Hickory Hill is one of few parks that could be considered for such an endeavor, due to its size. At this point I'm not certain there is a "logical location." In the way of an update, on May 20 I met with staff representatives from the City Attorney's office, Police Department, Animal Control Division and the County Public Health Department. At this point it is the general consensus of our group that the concept of a dog park is not a bad idea, but we also feel certain concerns must be addressed and/or restrictions applied: Fencing: We feel such a facility must be fenced in order to maintain some assurance of proper control. Even then problems can occur (i.e. dog fights, etc.), but at least there will be no question as to boundaries, and dogs will theoretically not be able to "escape." Liability: The City Attorney's representative feels that a fenced area, posted properly, lessens the liability concern. He further suggests some sort of registration/ waiver process if we can work it out administratively. Cost: Such a facility could be quite costly, especially if it is determined that a fence is necessary. Maintenance costs will also be incurred. While it would be a requirement for the owners to pick up and dispose of their pet's feces, realistically everyone would not do that~ likely making it necessary for maintenance crews to perform daily inspection and removal of waste. Location: Given the community's history favoring the preservation and protection of Hickory Hill Park, a fenced dog park may be greeted with substantial opposition. If we pursue this endeavor, another location might be more acceptable to the community as a whole. In the limited amount of research I have done to date, I have discovered that: * One to five acres is considered to be the best size for a dog park. * A five-to-six foot fence is considered to be very desirable, if not essential. * Most dog parks appear to provide clean-up tools and materials on site; they also provide water fountains. , Some dog parks charge entrance fees, while others are free. * Many dog parks were established as a result of dog owner associations, and in some cases assume a role in monitoring, clean-up and maintenance activities. I don't feel I have enough information to make a firm recommendation at this time. I would like to do some checking to see if any exist in Iowa. It would probably be a good idea to discuss this at your June meeting, but not formulate a recommendation to City Council unless the majority of you feel very strongly one way or the other, based on the information at hand. Encl. ~ ~~ cc: City Manager May 23, 1997 612 North 1st Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245-3500 Terry Trueblood, Director Recreation Division City of Iowa City 220 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. Trueblood: For the past three years my wife and I have lived just across the street from the east entrance to Hickory Hill Park. Hickory Hill is a treasure of woods and trails that I use for hiking almost daily on a year-round basis. It is truly one of the very best features of Iowa City. As an aside, I have opposed encroachment by Oakland Cemetery on the park because it makes no sense to convert the priceless wooded areas in the city to burial plots when cemetery expansion can and should take place on suitable land elsewhere, perhaps on the outskirts of the city. But my focus here is not on cemeteries but on the issue of dogs. Personally, I like dogs although I do not own one. It seems to me that the city's leash and pooper-scooper laws are reasonable and make good safety and hygienic sense. Although signs in Hickory Hill Park note that the leash law is in effect, the signs are generally ignored -- with some exceptions. On most spring evenings and weekend afternoons, dozens of dog owners convene in the grassy area in the Park, just north of Regina School, to let their dogs run free and interact. There often is a fair amount of woofing, barking, and snipping when we walk through the throng. We've never been bitten, although we have gotten paw marks on our clothing. I'm a big healthy guy, but it's somewhat intimidating to walk through dozens of strange dogs on the loose. I also must say that in hundreds of walks through Hickory Hill that included encounters with many hundreds of dogs and owners, never once have I seen anybody armed with plastic bag or scoop to pick up dog feces. Hikers must step carefully to avoid droppings on the path; an aggravation. It seems reasonable for the city to consider designating an area in Hickory Hill where dogs and owners can put aside the leashes and run free, and I support that idea. An area of one to five acres in size, as proposed in the recent Gazette article, sounds reasonable to me. It should be fenced off and away from the trails, woods, and other grassy spaces. I oppose designating any area larger than five acres for a dog run. Certainly using 100 acres for this purpose, as was also mentioned in the May 22 Gazette, is out of the question. I also urge dog owners to show respect for others and abide by the leash and pooper scooper ordinances in Hickory Hill Park and wherever they apply. incere , , omas . auer May 27, 1997 "~:.4~&~ ~"<' CITY OF I0 WA CITY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Thomas K. Bauer 612 N. First Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245-3500 Dear Mr. Bauer: I am in receipt of your letter dated May 23. I appreciate your concerns and views. At this point we are not in a position to proceed with any development of a "dog park" as more research, thought and discussion is needed. Enclosed is a copy of a recent memorandum I sent to the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. This will give you a good idea as to where we are in the process at this time. Should you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, T~blood, CLP DirectOr of Parks & Recreation TGT/mk encl. 20 SOUTH GILEERT STREET ANA't,na,u.r,c~nu. PHONE (319)356-5100 OWA CITY IOWA 52240-1632 """  FAX (319)356-5487 "" June 30, 1998 ,ie CITY OF I0 W/t CITY 24 Heather Drive PA~S & irECREATION Iowa City, IA 52245 DEPA T NT Dear Ms. Lind: I am in reoeipt of your letter in whioh you express oonGerns about "irresl~onsible dog owners" in Hiokory Hill Park. I know this i$ a problem and I sympathize with your oon~ern~. These people are indeed breaking the law when they allow their dogs to run loose. Unfortunately, it is a law that is most difficult to enforce, due to the fact that neither the Police Department nor the Parks and Recreation Department has sufficient people power to patrol the park for several hours every day. There is a point where we have to rely on our citizens to abide by the law without the threat of a uniformed polioe offioer ready to write tickets. Having said this, I would like you to know that I have met with the City Manager, the Police Chief and the Animal Control Supervisor to disouss this situation. SinGe our Parks and Reoreation personnel are not authorized to write citations of this nature, the Animal Control Supervisor will assign personnel to a "bicycle patrol" in Hickory Hill Park to help curb the problem. They will not be able to do this on a daily basis, but they will patrol the park from time to time. We hope this will make people reluotant to allow their dogs to run loose, knowing they could be cited. We will also let our Park personnel know that they should make a point to observe when dog~ are off leash in the park and inform dog owners that this is a violation of the law. They will also be instruoted to call the Police if dog owners do not comply. While we don't know that anything can be done to completely resolve the problem, our hope is that this action will have a significant impa~t. Should you have any questions, please feel free to give me a oall. Sinoerely, _ Iood, CLP Director of Parks & Recreation TGT/mk cc: Parks and Recreation Commission City Manager Police Chief Animal Control Supervisor Superintendent of Parks & Forestry 20 SOUTH GILBERT STREET ANAnOet, d.C, ata~e~&. OWA CiTY iOWA 52240-1632 .. .... PHONE(319)356-5100  FAX (3[9)356-5487 ,.... May 3 I, 1998 I have had it !! I am a great fan of Hickory Hills nature trails. I actively campaigned against the continuation of First Avenue because I wanted to preserve the peace and tranquility that can be found on the nature trails. But irresponsible dog owners have ruined the park. i walked the trails four times this week. Two of those times I was accosted by large, wet, muddy dogs that were not on leashes. The owners ignored the dogs' behavior: one called to her dogs and the others ignored their dogs as they charged me and jumped on me. Please notice that I used the plural form. When I see dogs off-leash, usually there are two or three large dogs per person. I can count between 5-15 dogs off leash every time I walk the trails. When I appeal to the owners to get their dogs on leashes, they act embarrassed or ignore me. Posted at all entrances to the park are signs stating that all pets must be on a leash. Why aren't these laws being enforced?? Why are the rights of humans put after the consideration to dogs? Katie Lind 24 Heather Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52245 351-8833 June 16, 1997 Mr. Terry Trueblood Parks and Recreation Administration 220 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Trueblood: I read the article in the Cedar Rapids Cazette concerning a proposed "dog park'* in Hickory Hill. I am surprised that you are in favor of this nonsense. ~hat about the legality of this? I believe the original owners of the land intended it ~o be used as a cemetery, if necessary. We certainly do need cemetery space. ~Fno are the 200 petitioners? Long-time residents, ~axpayers, or students and temporary residents? ~hy don't these dog lovers rent an acreage out of ~he city limits? Once this approval is given, there will be other personal requests. How about an aviar~ for our pet birds? We do not need any more parks. Use funds to maintain the ones we have. Keep Hickory Hill as an opend and rustic area. I understand that this foolish project will go the Council in July. I hope they have the wisdom to dismiss it - they have more serious problems to resolve. Please do not give your approval of this "dog park" at Hickory HillZ Sincerely, 6 Kirkwood Circle Iowa City, Iowa 52240 We oppose the use of HickorU Hill Park as a leash free zone for dogs, and the construction of a fence for this purpose, Hickorg Hill Park should remain undeueloped and enjoUed bU people for its natural beautU, Iune 5, 1997 Honorable Naomi J. Novick Civic Center 410 East Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Novick: This letter is in reference to The Cedar Rapids Gazette, May 22, 1997, article about "unleashing the dogs" in Hickory Hill Park. I am in favor of creating a contained (i.e., fenced) outdoor environment where dog owners may urde~h their pets, but I am opposed to this plan being implemented in Hickory Hill Park or any other existing city park. [ would suggest the following be reviewed before following through with this plan, of which less than 1% of the city's population are advocating via petition. 1. Review existing City land holdings on the perimeter of the city's jurisdiction and those outside the city in-Johnson County. Since City Council members are currently reviewing the Comprehensive P/an, this seems to be an appropriate time to see if future plans to create and maintain a dog park are viable and can be incorporated into the City's "vision for the future." 2. If the City decides to provide a fenced dog park, the vast majority of the City's populace should not be burdened with the expense of building and maintaining (and purchasing the land, if necessary) the designated area. If dog owners truly wish to have a large space in which to allow their dogs to run, they should also be willing to provide capital for the start- up of the park and also pay maintenance and usage fees for this benefit. I would also like to share additional concerns for your consideration. 1. My home is at the comer of Church and Reno Streets, and Reno Street Park is directly across from my property. After 8 years at this residence, I have seen that most dog owners do not follow City ordinances that require leashing pets and packaging dog excrement. Over the years, these "friendly" dogs have charged and, at times, cornered me on my property. Dogs love to chase animals; unfortunately, they also love to chase small children who are playing in Reno Street Park or in my yard. As you can imagine, it's one more nightmare for parents to see their child being charged by a strange dog. The least amount of harm from these experiences is having a traumatized and hysterical child. The most is physical injury to the child. 2. Craig Jeffries would like to see land set aside for the dog park. I would like to know who will be responsible for: a. Cleaning up all dog excrement on a daily basis b. Policing the area 24-hours a day to prevent and stop dog fights c. Ensuring abandoned dogs are taken the dty's animal shelter d. Taking financial responsibility when liabilities arise ( i Honorable Naomi J. Novick Civic Center June 5, 1997 Page 2 3. The article also cited that a 6-foot fence wo~ld "cost about $7,000 to $8,000 an acre." The allocation of this money would be better spent on myriad human needs (versus human wants) such as additional subsidies for low-income family housing, improving public school physical radiities and infrastructure, etc. I am dismayed that an Animal Shelter employee would advocate a leash-free dog park so that "This way we can keep them [dog owners] from viohting the law." Is this not a backward way to view and approach the problem? Has the city's animal l_ _n-~h ordinance been reviewed and deemed no longer needed by city employees and residents? Dogs have been a positive and loving part of most of my life, and I have great affection for them. My own personal belid is that dogs do not belong in a dty. But, if city residents choose to keep dogs, it is their reeponsibffity to care for them and that includes abiding by all governing city hws and ordinances that are enacted for the welfar~ of the majority of city residents. [ would appreciate receiving a response to my concerns and also to be kept informed on the City Cotmoil and the Parks and Recreation Commjssion's consideration of a city dog park Sincerely, 1 I31 Church Street Iowa City, IA 52245 cc: Steve Atkins Larry Baker Jeff Davidson Karen Franklin Karen Kubby Errtie Lehman Dee Norton Dean Thornberry Terry Trueblood' Dee Vanderhoef Date sent: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 21:36:31 +0000 From: Kent Conklin <Spiff@avalon.net> To: council@blue.weeg. uiowa.edu Subject: Hickory Hill Park My name is Jeff Conklin. I live on the edge of Hickory Hill Park, and I often walk with my dog in the park. This evening my dog, which was on a leash, was attacked for the third time in the park, this time by 3 dogs that were were not leashed and were accompanied by their owner. When I asked the owner to leash the dogs she laughed and walked away. This behavior is by no means isolated. Last week my son was chased by dogs in the park, the owners watched, and unwanted aggressive behavior from dogs that are not under control happens nearly every time I am in the park. I know that I am not the only person who has this problem since a recent letter to the editor in the Press Citizen pointed out the same problems. There are other happenings in the park that concern me. I frequently walk into my yard in the morning to discover someone sleeping in the park near my house, and parrying in the lower park is common in the middle of the night. To be honest with you, although I live next to the park and am often in the park, neither I nor any member of my family have ever seen a police officer or an officer from animal control walking the trails. I have seen both driving into the parking lot: this appears to be the extent of the patrol. I would really like to walk in the park without being accosted, feel safe in my own home and not be disturbed in the middle of the night. I am open to suggestions. Tonight I called the Iowa City Police with a complaint, I was told that someone would be there, but no one came. Jeff Conklin 1532 Rochester Avenue 354-7187 jeffrey-conklin4~uiowa.edu 1 Thu, 16 Jul 1998 07:53:37 Mr. Jeff Conklin 1532 Rochester Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Mr. Conklin, City Manager Steve Atkins provided me with a copy of the e-mail, which you addressed to the City Council, dated July 15, 1998. Our records indicate that a call was received at our dispatch center on 7/15/98, at 8:32 p.m. This call was a complaint of dogs being off leashes in Hickory Lower Hill Park. An officer was dispatched to the location at 8:37 p.m. and arrived in Lower Hickory Hill Park at 8:41 p.m. The officer was on foot in the park area from 8:41 p.m. until 9:10 p.m. Dudng the time in the park there was one person advised of the leash law and warned that future violations would result in a citation being issued. We realize that there has been and is a problem with unleashed animals in the park. Officers have been assigned to check the area periodically and we are working with Animal Control personnel to provide extra patrols in the park. Sincerely, Patrick L. Hamey Cal~tain, Field Operations ~ City Manager IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Memo To: STEPHEN ATKINS - CITY MANAGER From: BILL CAMPBELL - SERGEANT, PLANNING AND RESEARCH CC-' R.J. VVINKELHAKE - CHIEF OF POLICE Date: 02~22~00 Re: HICKORY HILL PARK- ANIMAL COMPLAINTS Below is a list of all animal calls received by the Iowa City Police Department for Upper and Lower Hickory Hill Park, from January 1, 1999, to February 18, 2000. It includes animal bite calls. There were a total of six calls for service. 02-07-99 / 7:29 am - The owner of two dogs reported them lost in the park. The dogs were running loose at the time. Disposition: Referred to Animal Control. 03-19-99 / 6:18 pm - Report of three dogs running loose in the area. The complainant was very irate. Disposition: Unable to locate. 06-20-99 / 11:43 am - Report of one dog running loose in Upper Hickory Hill Park. Disposition: Unable to locate. 07-05-99 / 8:13 am - Report of an aggressive raccoon in the creek in Lower Hickory Hill Park. Disposition: Unable to locate. · Page I 10-14-99 / 5:56 pm Report of two dogs running loose in Upper Hickory Hill Park. The complainant said it was a continual problem with these dogs. On this occasion, the complainant's wife was bitten by one of the dogs (skin not broken). Disposition: Unable to locate / Report taken / Referred to Animal Control. 10-31-99 / 2:23 pm- Complainant's dog was attacked by another dog that was running loose in Lower Hickory Hill Park. Disposition: Unable to locate / Referred to Animal Control. * It should be noted there were different complainants in each of these incidents. · Page 2 February 18, 2000 To: Steve Atkins, City Manager From: Misha C. Goodman, Shelter Director Subject: Hickory Hill Park complaints Steve, I have counted all the immediate calls my officers responded to in 1999 in the park. They only amount to six. Immediate means the incident is happening at the time of the call or within a reasonable time frame. One of the problems we run in to relating to the park is that we don't get a lot of complaints when they are happening or even shortly after the incident. People tend to contact us often the next day. The numbers have come from our blotter which shows only immediate response calls. I have no way to tell you how many general complaints we receive. Due to my old computer software, we have no way of tracking those calls. We will be able to do this with our new software. I can tell you just by my knowledge and memory of calls that come in that we receive approximately one complaint a month in the winter and approximately three to five a month in the summer. In addition to that we had two bites in the park this past year. In general officers patrol the park three to five times a week regardless of complaints. Overall the complaints are not coming in in droves as you can see. Marian Karr From: In/in Pfab [ipfab@avalon.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 01,2000 11:10 AM To: council@iowa-city.org; Steve Atkins Cc: Bob Welsh Subject: Senior Center Parking Bob, I do believe that we do need to follow up on what the city promised to do and the ..... also expect and demand that others do the same when dealing with the city and its citizens. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Irvin This is to follow up on our conversation yesterday and your request that I send you this information. The City said (Joe Fowler and Linda Kopping) that they were providing x numbest of spaces at Chauncy Swan during the construction of the Iowa Avenue ramp. When concern was expressed that there was not enough it was said if additional spaces are needed they would be provided. The need for more spaces has been demonstrated and no additional spaces have been provided. The latest I have heard is that the Senior Center Commission and Parking are exploring the idea of having Senior Center participants parking elsewhere at Chauncy Swan and turning in their ticket and getting reimbursed 50%. Why 50% instead of 100%? What troubles me is that the City said additional spaces would be provided if needed and hadn't planned how to do it and has for month been thinking about how to do it. I am not opposed to their solution that says park elsewhere and we will reimburse you, but it should be 100% and not 50% if the City is keep its word. Marian Karr From: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) [disciple@avalon.net] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 9:54 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: To: Jeff Davidson Dear Mr. Davidson, On Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, Connie and Joe Butterfield headed for worship at First Christian Church, 217 Iowa Avenue, and parked in the handicap parking space directly in front of 227 Iowa Ave., a building commonly referred to as "Gilda's house". Connie and Joe were able to maneuver Joe and his wheelchair onto the sidewalk, but because the snow of repeated snowfalls had not been removed from the sidewalk, they were unable to proceed and were forced to struggle back into their car and head home without attending worship. I, and I'm certain you also, regard that situation as intolerable. Our weather has warmed dramatically since that incident, and I don't expect that ice and snow will be a factor in the parking situation on Iowa Avenue for several months. However, this incident has brought into focus a continuing problem which has been exacerbated by the displacement of parking spaces due to the construction of the parking garage at Iowa and Linn Streets. most mornings during the week, there are plenty of open parking spaces on Iowa Avenue due to the strict enforcement of overtime parking fines and a one-hour limit on each meter. Competition for parking spaces between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays, however, is intense. Worshipers of our congregation with handicap parking stickers are regularly dropped off at the back (alley) door of our building (where there are several steps) and the driver then goes to hunt for a place to park. Persons such as Joe who cannot manage steps have no alternative to parking on Iowa Avenue. Therefore, I request on behalf of our congregation that two additional handicap parking spaces labeled "Sunday Only" be marked off directly in front of First Christian Church at 217 Iowa Avenue. These additional Spaces would be comparable to those which the City placed in front of Trinity Episcopal Church on College Street. Please forward this request through the necessary channels. Parking is a legendary problem in downtown Iowa City, and we appreciate your department's and the City Council's continuing efforts to ease the parking problem and make downtown more accessible to all people. Sincerely, John McKinstry, Pastor cc: Butterfields, City Countil Public Library ,,~ . 123 South Linn · Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1820 ~,~'~~ Susan Craig, Director · Information (319) 356-5200 · Business (319) 356-5206 · Fax (319) 356-5494 DATE: February 25, 2000 . ~ TO: City Council C~ FROM: Susan Craig, Library Director ~ RE: Library Project Referendum At their meeting last night the Library Board discussed a referendum date and funding options for the expansion project presented to you on February 14. They voted unanimously to ask for a referendum date of November 7, 2000, the next general election. The Board understands that funding the project is a complex issue. Funds will come from property tax, resale of private commercial space and a private fundraising effort. The Board and the Friends Foundation believe that $1.5 million is an achievable goal for private contributions. Between donations and sale of commercial space the tax funded portion of the project can be reduced to $15.6 million. The Board requests that the amount of $15.6 million be used in the ballot language. However, they understand that the City may encounter legal or financial constraints that require a different amount, possibly up to the full funding needed for the project, be formally authorized by the voters. We hope to be able to move ahead with formal Council action in the next month. Thank you for your support and if there are any questions please let me know. cc: Steve Atkins, City Manager City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 1, 2000 To: City Council From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney Re: Abstentions Issues The issue of the propriety of an abstention is two-pronged: 1. Whether a Council member may abstain when not required to do so by virtue of a conflict of interest; and 2. If such an abstention is allowable, what is the effect of the abstention? Conclusions 1. It is the duty of a Council member to vote unless he or she is prohibited from doing so because of a conflict of interest. However, because a Council member cannot be compelled to vote, he or she may abstain. 2. Neither Iowa statutory nor Iowa case law specifically addresses the effect of an abstention not required due to a conflict of interest. Courts in other jurisdictions have generally expressed disapproval of abstentions and held that legal significance or effect must be given to a municipal legislator's abstention in order to prevent frustration or abuse of the legislative process. Often a court's decision is based on its interpretation of the specific language of a statutory provision setting forth the requirements for passage of action. The Iowa Code requires a majority vote "of all the members of the council" for passage of an ordinance or resolution, or in some instances a super-majority of all members. Courts addressing the issue in jurisdictions where the law does not specifically require an "affirmative" vote of a majority for passage, sometimes follow the common law rule that one who is present but refuses to vote is regarded as having voted affirmatively or with the majority. Other courts, however, while acknowledging the policy underlying the common law rule, have determined it to be inapplicable when the statute requires a majority vote of all members. Given the conflicting decisions in other jurisdictions, it is not at all clear how the Iowa Supreme Court would decide. Recommendation I recommend that the Council adopt a standing rule regarding abstentions not based on a conflict of interest. Given the language of the applicable state statute, the lack of Iowa Supreme Court authority and the general disapproval of abstentions expressed by the courts, I recommend that said rule be consistent with the common law rule enunciated above and deem Abstentions March 1, 2000 Page 2 abstentions without conflict of interest to be a vote with the majority or, in cases of a tie vote, a vote in the affirmative. Discussion Chapter 380 of the State Code entitled "City Legislation," is the starting point for this analysis. Section 380.4 provides that passage of an ordinance, amendment, or resolution requires a majority vote "of all the members of the council." "All of the members of the council" is defined as "all of the seats of the council including a vacant seat and a seat where the member is absent, but does not include a seat where the Council member declines to vote by reason of a conflict of interest". Thus, except when a member abstains because of a conflict, a majority is determined based on al_l seats. The same is true for statutes requiring supermajorities. For example, Section 414.5 requires a favorable vote of three-fourths of "all the members of the council" to pass a zoning change when a protest has been filed as specified therein and Section 380.3 requires a three-fourths vote of "all of the members of the council" to collapse two readings of an ordinance. State Code does not specifically address non-conflict abstentions except insofar as it does so implicitly in Section 380.4 by stating that only abstentions for a conflict will alter the majority required. Pursuant to City Code Section 1-5-6 the rules of parliamentary practice set forth in Robert's Rules of Order govern the Council's meetings when not inconsistent with the standing rules of the City Council or State law. Roberts Rules of Order provides: "although it is the duty of every member who has an opinion on a question to express it by his vote, he can abstain, since he cannot be compelled to vote." Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, (9th ed.1990), §44 p. 402. On this issue, the Municipal Policy Leaders Handbook (1994 edition), a publication of the University of Iowa Institute of Public Affairs in cooperation with the League of Iowa Municipalities, states: "Duty to vote. When a question is taken, every member shall vote unless a majority of the Council, for special reason, excuse the person, but no member shall be permitted to vote on a subject in which he or she has a direct pecuniary interest." Thus, because there is no mechanism to compel a Councilor to vote, I conclude that a Councilor may abstain. I say this, however, with the caveat that the issue is not specifically addressed by Iowa law and I do not know how the Iowa Supreme Court would respond if asked. That said, the bigger issue is really what the effect of an abstention is. Again, the issue is not specifically addressed in Iowa law. The general rule stated in McQuillan, Municipal Corporations, an authoritative treatise of municipal law, at times relied on by the Iowa Supreme Court, is that those who are present but refuse to vote "are regarded as having voted affirmatively, i.e., for the proposition, or to have voted with the majority." 4 McQuillan, Municipal Corporations §13.32 (3d Ed. 1992). Similarly, in Rhyne, The Law of Local Government Operations §5.6 (1980) it is stated: Abstentions March 1, 2000 Page 3 It is a general rule that those members present at a meeting consisting of a quorum must vote against a proposal in order to defeat it. If members are present and refuse to vote, they are deemed to have consented to the majority decision. As stated by an Indiana Court: The mere presence of inactive members does not impair the right of the quorum to proceed with the business of the body. If members present desire to defeat a measure, they must vote against it, for inaction will not accomplish their purpose. Their silence is acquiescence rather than opposition. Their refusal to vote is, in effect, a declaration that they consent that the majority of the quorum may act for the body of which they are members. Id. (citing Rushville Gas Co. v. Rushville, 121 Ind. 206, 23 N.E. 72 (1889)). See also Robert's Rules of Order, Revised (1915 ed.) ("He may prefer to abstain from voting, though he knows the effect is the same as if he voted on the prevailing side"); see, e.q., Northwestern Bell Telephone Com~3any v. Board of Commissioners, 211 N.W.2d 399 (N.D. 1973). The courts have expressed disapproval of abstentions. For example, in Prosser v Village of Fox Lake, 438 N.E.2d 134 (Ill. 1982), the Illinois Supreme Court explained why Courts have required that an abstention be given legal significance, i.e. taken as a "yes" or a "no" vote: If a quorum is present, municipal legislators cannot avoid their voting responsibilities by refusing to vote when present at a meeting... A legal significance or effect must be given to each failure to vote by a municipal legislator who is present at a board meeting in order to prevent frustration or abuse of the legislative process... He should not be allowed to have his... physical presence counted toward the constitution of a quorum and at the same time be allowed to deny, in effect, his official presence by a failure to vote. Thus, a municipal legislator's failure to vote either "yea" or "nay" on a proposed ordinance must be interpreted to have the same effect as either a "yea" or "nay" vote. Id.~. At 135-36 (citations omitted) Similarly, in Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, supra, the North Dakota Supreme Court explained: To adopt such a rule [of giving no effect to an abstention] would result in some instances in inaction and one-man rule by a nonacting member of the council. Such nonvoting member should be recorded either as a 'yea' or 'nay' for there is no provision in the statute to record or enter the inaction of a member of council who attends meetings and then refuses to vote. A councilman is elected for the purpose of expressing an opinion. Action, and not inaction, is a duty that he assumes with the office. 211 N.W.2d at 402 (quoting Babyak v. Alten, 154 N.E.2d 14, 18 (Ohio App. 1058)). Abstentions March 1,2000 Page 4 In determining the legal effect of an abstention, a distinction is sometimes made between the requirement of a concurrence of a majority for the passage of a proposition and the requirement of an affirmative vote of a majority. McQuillan, supra. For example, in Patterson v. Cooper, 682 A.2d 266 (N.J. Superior Court 1994) the New Jersey Superior Court held that under a New Jersey statute requiring "an affirmative vote of at least a majority of the council" an abstention was considered a negative vote. However, in Prosser v. Village of Fox Lake, 438 N.E. 2d 134 (111. 1982) the Supreme Court of Illinois held that when the statute required for passage, "the concurrence of a majority of the members of the board of trustees" an abstention was counted as an affirmative vote." See also D'Amelio v Zoning Board of Appeals, 1998 WL 61880 (Conn. Super. 1998) (members who abstain from voting counted in the majority); but see In re: Appeal of Reynolds, 2000 WL 146105 (Vt. 2000) (holding that "concurrence" requires "expressed assent through a vote for the proposition"). On the other hand, some courts, while acknowledging the policy underlying the common law rule that an abstention is a vote with the majority, have been unwilling to extend the common law rule to abstentions when the applicable statute requires for passage a majority of the entire membership of the council. See, e.g., Haven v. Greg, 766 P.2d 143 (Kan. 1988); Roberts v Gruber, 373 P.2d 657 (Ore. 1962). Given the conflicting case law in other jurisdictions, it is difficult to predict how the Iowa Supreme Court would interpret Section 380.4 of the Iowa Code if faced with the issue. Section 380.4 does not require an "affirmative" vote of or "concurrence" of a majority of the Council. It requires "a majority vote of all of the members of the Council." Interestingly, prior to the 1997 amendments the statute did require "an affirmative vote" of a majority of the council members. Although the City Charter specifies that passage of an ordinance, amendment or resolution requires an "affirmative vote of a majority of the Council members" this is "except as otherwise provided by State Law." The amendment to the State law would be controlling. I recommend that the Council adopt a rule of procedure specifying that an abstention not required by a conflict of interest will be taken as a vote with the majority of those voting or, if those voting are equally split (e.g. 3 to 3 with one abstention) a vote in the affirmative. Cc: Steve Atkins Dale Helling Madan Karr City Attorney Staff eleanor/mem/abstention .doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 24, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 18, 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell,' Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Kanner (arrived 3:09), Pfab (arrived 3:35). Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Schmadeke, Fosse, Newman, Hennes, Scott, Boothroy, Elias, Hansen, Grosvenor, Fowler, Nasby, Logsden Tapes: 00-6 Side 2, 00-7 Both Sides A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion: A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1 ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE THE SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER. B. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) FOR 2.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED QN THE WEST SIDE OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR DRIVE. (Mercy HosDital/REZ99-0015) In response to Council, Franklin indicated that P&Z would be looking at the commercial zones as part of the development code review in the next year, and it was doubtful that that could be resolved within the time frame for this applicant. Franklin stated a joint meeting with P&Z would be scheduled after the public hearing if there was a majority of Council who did not agree with the P&Z recommendation to deny. C. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD (Bud & Betty Louis/REZ99-0016) D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-12/11.79 ACRES) AND (OPDH-8/1.47 ACRES) AND APPROVING A Council Work Session Minutes January 18, 2000 Page 2 PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 15, A PROPOSED 98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF COURT STREET AT IT'S EASTERN TERMINUS. (REZ99-0011 } In response to Vanderhoef, Franklin stated there would be no parking on Court Street. E. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('RS-5} TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ('OSA-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THREE FOUR-UNIT BUILDINGS ON A 2.72 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218. (REZ99- 0012) F. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ('PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ('OSA-PRM) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY .28 ACRES LOCATED AT 522 S. DUBUQUE STREET. ('ClarldREZ99-0013) Franklin stated that 6 of 10 required parking spaces would be provided on site, and they have to pay for 50 per cent and the parking impact fee. In response to Kanner, Franklin will check the engineering report to see if the question of toxicity was addressed. G. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, A 7.36-ACRE, 15-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT SCOTT PARK DRIVE AND HUMMINGBIRD LANE. (SUB99-0027) Franklin informed Council that the attorneys recommend deferral for two weeks. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda #7 - PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE). Sr. Bldg. Insp. Hennes and Electrical Insp. Hansen present for questions. 2. (Agenda #9 - PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 2, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS). City Manager told Council members they are still recommending to go ahead with this plan but wanted to let them know that some of the major haulers might be sending their waste to Illinois and that could ultimately affect the landfill. Sufficient reserve capitol to finance the recycling center is available and staff continues to encourage proceeding. 3. (Agenda #11- CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY OF 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE) In response to Vanderhoef, Lehman stated questions regarding setting the price should be addressed at the public hearing. Council Work Session Minutes January 18, 2000 Page 3 4. (Agenda #12 - CONSIDER A MOTION TO APPROVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY. In response to Kanner, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated collective bargaining strategies should be discussed in closed sessions prior to the next bargaining contract in three years. Helling noted the tentative agreement had been reached last Tuesday evening, an outline of the changes prepared for the Friday packet, and agreement copies distributed today. 5. (Consent Calendar #4a - COUNCIL ACTIVITIES (minutes) OF JANUARY 4) Wilburn requested that page 4 be amended to more accurately reflect his comment "asked each Council Member to consider why each was elected". Council concurred with the change. 6. In response to Kanner, City Clerk Karr explained the Complete Description minutes are direction generated, reflecting the Council action and typically the discussion would be summarized in a statement "Individual Council Members expressed their opinion". Detailed transcriptions are made part of the permanent record. 7. (Agenda Item #19- CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO PRESCRIBE A PROCEDURE TO WAIVE THE APPRAISAL IN CASES INVOLVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITH A LOW FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT MAY ENTAIL CONDEMNATION.) In response to Vanderhoef, City Attorney Dilkes will check into what is meant by the "legislated $5.00 per lineal foot" referred to Section One of the resolution. ENGLERT THEATER UPDATE (IP1 of 1/14 packet) The City Mgr. outlined his letter to Mr. Pohl. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following people appeared: Tom Gelman, who distributed a letter from the Englert Theater Coalition; Larry Eckholt, and Daryl Woodson. STAFF ACTION: Wait for contact from Mr. Pohl. (Arkins) NEAR SOUTH SIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER (Agenda Item #20) - Transportation Planner Davidson and Parking & Transit Director Fowler presented information. PENINSULA PROJECT (IP 2 of 1/14 packet) Planning and Community Development Director Franklin stated an updated memo was included in Council's packet and further comment will be held at the January 31st work session. APPOINTMENTS Public Art Advisory Committee - Appoint Scott Hanson Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - Reappoint Kevin Kacena Adjourned 5:07 PM clerkJmin/1 - 18-OOws .doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 23, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Budget Work Session, January 24, 2000, 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Staff: Atkins, Helling. O'Malley, Herring, Mansfield, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Fosse, Schmadeke, Trueblood. Tapes: 00-10, Both Sides; 00-11, Side 1. A complete transcription is available in the office of the City Clerk. BUDGET REVIEW City Mgr. Atkins and staff continued discussion of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP's) starting on page 128 of the budget as follows: Peninsula Site Dev./Phase II - PW Dir. Schmadeke PeninsulafDubuque Rd. (change to Dubuque St. to Rochester tank)-PW Dir. Schmadeke Water Main Projects - PW Dir. Schmadeke Water Treatment Plant - PW Dir. Schmadeke Beer Creek Storm Sewer - City Engr. Fosse Creek Drainage Maintenance - City Engr. Fosse EPA Stormwater Management - City Engr. Fosse Hwy. 6 Sidewalk/Drainage - City Engr. Fosse, Trans. Planner Davidson Mormon Trek/Abbey Lane - City Engr. Fosse North Branch Basin Excavation - City Engr. Fosse Riverside Arts Campus - City Engr. Fosse S. Sycamore Reg., Stormwater Det. - City Engr. Fosse, Trans. Planner Davidson Snyder Creek Watershed - City Engr. Fosse Sump Pump Discharge Tiles - City Engr. Fosse Olympic Court Stormwater (#43 unfunded list) - City Engr. Fosse Benton St.(Ned Ashton)Park (change to Miller Orchard Neighborhood Park and 2002 funding to $150,000) -Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood, City Engr. Fosse Cemetery Building Renovation - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood City Park Building - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood City Park Ride Dev. - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood City Park Stage - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood City Park Trail - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Footbridge Replacement - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Budget Work Session January 24, 2000 Page 2 Hunters Run Park Dev. - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Mercer Park Ball Field Lighting - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood (Replaced by #38, page 151, Mercer Park Restroom/Concession) Mercer Park Building Renovation - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Open Space/Land Acquisition - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Park Accessibility - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Park Restroom Improvements - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Park Shelter Improvements - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Parkland Development - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Parks Playground Equipment Replacement - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Parks Sidewalk Replacement - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Parking Lot Improvements - Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood Peninsula Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood, PCD Dir. Franklin Scott Park Development - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood, City Engr. Fosse Skateboard Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood South Soccer Complex - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Sturgis Ferry Park Development - Parks & Rec., Dir. Trueblood Tennis Court Renovation & Lighting - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Walden Woods Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Waterworks Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Wetherby Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood The City Mgr. reviewed Airport Projects listed on page 136 (North Commercial Park; Underground Tank Replacement; Beacon Tower Repainting; and Master Plan-Land Acquisition). PW Dir. Schmadeke and City Engr. Fosse reviewed the landfill projects, pages 136-137 (Hazardous Waste Recycling Facility; Land fill Cell-FY2003; Land fill Gas System). The City Manager and staff continued to review the following projects starting on page 137: Art - PCD Dir. Franklin Bus Acquisition - Trans. Planner Davidson Bus Washer and Vac. - Trans. Planner Davidson Cemetery "Deeded Body" Area Dev. - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Cemetery Expansion - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Civic Center Projects (Improvements; Roof; HVAC) - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood City Engr. Fosse will furnish energy reports to Council Budget Work Session January 24, 2000 Page 3 Capital Outlay (reviewed as past of City Mgr. budget review) Downtown Streetscape - City Engr. Fosse Economic Development (will be discussed separately at a later time) Entrance to City/Beautification Fiber Optic - Finance Dir. O'Malley, Asst. City Mgr. Helling Finance Computer System - Finance Dir. O'Malley Fire Apparatus Fire Station Floor Drain Repair - Trans. Planner Davidson GIS Computer Package - City Engr. Fosse Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Library Expansion Parking Ramp/Near Southside Peninsula Property Dev. - PCD Dir. Franklin Police Second Floor (move to 2001) Public Works Complex Ramp Maintenance Repair Senior Center Furnishings/Lights Transit Downtown Interchange - Trans. Planner Davidson Transit Methane Transit Parking Lot Resurfacing - Trans. Planner Davidson MEETING SCHEDULE February 7 budget work session set for 8:30 p.m. may be changed. Council will formalize at January 25 meeting. Agreed to set special formal meeting on February 29th for public hearing on the budget. Meeting adjourned 4:45 p.m. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 1, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, January 31, 2000 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Miklo, Franklin, Davidson, Schoon, Grosvenor, Shank, Winstead, Boothroy Tapes: 00-13 Side 1; 00-14 Both Sides; 00-15 Both Sides A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS. B. PUBLIC HEARING ON A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE THE SOUTH CENTRAL PLAN FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY I AND WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER. PCD Sr. Planner Miklo presented an overview of the South Central District Plan. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor stated the public hearing would be continued until February 15. ICAD Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) chairperson Rose Rennekamp and President Marty Kelly presented information about the ICAD group. PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS ('CONT.) Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and Zoning items for discussion. A. ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OSA-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THREE FOUR-UNIT BUILDINGS ON A 2.72 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF ROHRET ROAD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218. (REZ99-0012) (Duck Creek Condos/FIRST CONSIDERATION) Public hearing and Consider ordinance changing C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) FOR 2.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR DRIVE. (Mercy Hospital) Franklin apologized to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a misunderstanding and miscommunication what the staff position was on this project. Franklin stated that as a result of the misunderstanding if there is a change from the original staff report that there must be a written articulation of the position before the Commission takes its final vote. She Council Work Session January 31, 2000 Page 2 stated there are two questions Council must consider, first, whether the change from CN-1 to CO-1 is appropriate; and secondly, after the first questions is answered the specific design issues of this proposal. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. In response to Council, Franklin stated if Council disagrees with the Planning & Zoning recommendation on this item (and the next one) they must notify P&Z and offer a consultation (joint meeting). D. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACROSS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD (Louis Condos/REZ99-0016) Franklin explained the agreement in the packet allowed the driveway to remain; option #2, distributed tonight, allows the driveway to remain until the Louis cease to live there; and option #3, which had not been prepared, would allow the driveway to remain until development occurs to the west. Both options 2 & 3 would require an escrow account. Franklin stated if Council were to consider option 2 & 3 a consultation would have to offered to P&Z. E. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-12/11.79 ACRES) AND OPDH-8/1.47 ACRES) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 15, A PROPOSED 98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF COURT STREET AT ITS EASTERN TERMINUS. (REZ99-0011) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) F. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLY (OSA- PRM) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY .28 ACRES LOCATED AT 522 S. DUBUQUE STREET (Clark/REZ99-0013) (FIRST CONSIDERATION) G. RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, A 7.36-ACRE, 15-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE OUTLOT LOCATED AT SCOTT PARK DRIVE AND HUMMINGBIRD LANE. H. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 7, A RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PARTS 2 AND 3, AN 8.08 ACRE, 25-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO OUTLOTS LOCATED AT THE WEST TERMINUS OF LANGENBERG AVENUE AND HEMINGWAY LANE (SUB99-0008) COUNCIL TIME 1. (Item #14 - CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION. (FIRST CONSIDERATION) Human Rights Coordinator Shank present for discussion. 2. (Item #21 - CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM.) HIS Director Boothroy and Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Council Work Session January 31, 2000 Page 3 ENGLERT THEATER ACQUISITION (Item No. 7) PCD Director Franklin reviewed the project and resolution. PENINSULA PROJECT PCD Director Franklin provided background and an update on this project. Council requested a special work session be scheduled to allow their attendance at the March 1 presentation by three developers. Council directed staff to move the meeting to a larger room than Council Chambers. STAFF ACTION: Investigate another room and properly post Council meeting. (Franklin) CVB APPOINTMENT The Mayor will contract Director Wendy Ford regarding meeting time prior to making appointment. COUNCIL TIME (CONT.) 1. Council Member Vanderhoef outlined recent concerns on behalf of the Council's Legislative Committee as to their purpose and implications of open meetings law. After discussion Council stated it was not their intent the main function of the committee was to be an advisory body to the Council, and agreed to dissolve the committee. Staff will follow up. 2. Council Member Kanner suggested a policy for a quicker distribution of Board and Commission minutes to the Council. City Clerk Karr and City Atty. Dilkes reported on the current policy that minutes should be furnished to Council prior to any action being requested. Kanner agreed to formulate a proposal/timeline. 3. Council Member Kanner noted the request from PCRB Chairperson John Watson requesting a joint meeting, and questioned a response. The Mayor stated Council had agreed to meet with the Board after the budget process was completed and he had been unsuccessful in reaching him by phone. The City Clerk stated she had notified PCRB staff the meeting would occur after March 15. In response to Kanner, Mayor Lehman stated Council's policy to distance themselves from interacting with the PCRB so they can remain as independent as possible. 4. In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Attorney stated she is preparing a memo on the recent reversal of the eighth circuit ruling regarding campaign contributions. 5. Council Member O'Donnell asked Council Members to let him know who was interested in bowling in Big Brothers/Big Sisters fundraiser on February 26. Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m. clerkJmin/01-31 -O0ws,doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: F~bruary 23, 2000 TO: Iowa City Census 2000 Committee FROM: Marjan K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Committee Meeting of 2/7/00, 3:00 p .m., Lobby Conference Room Committee Members Prescm: Dale Bemz, Don Canfield, Maev~ Clark, Bob Elliott, Jane Hoshi. Committee Members Absent: Paul Maske, Mary McInroy, Dottie Ray, Ann Rhodes, Bob Roelf. Staff: Marian K. Karr, Julie Voparil Others: Pat Birk, University Heights Andre Perry, Census Bureau Recruiting Asst. Marian Karr stated that the video updating the Census by adding a local emphasis should be done soon. Four different Partnership-In-Kind program applications for monies to help promote the Census 2000 have been filed. (The total amount for each application should not exceed $2,499.00 with certain stipulations and must be expended for this Census.) To date two applications have been approved: light pole banners (45 banners to read "Your Answers Work for You") to go up in April and red, white, and blue balloons for the Carver Hawkeye Business Fair on March 24 & 25. We are awaiting to hear if glossy bookmarks and informational cards for the February 20th Cultural Diversity Day will be approved. Marian will coordinate with Jane Hoshi on exactly what she would like copied for this event. Bus panels are on city buses now and read, "This is Your Future, Don't Leave it Blank." Dale Bentz was featured in the most recent "Community News" section of Insights. Posters promoting Census 2000 are still available in the Clerks office for any one that wants them. Andre Perry was introduced as the new Johnson County recruiter. · Bob Elliott (Schools) Bob did meet with Mary Jo Langhome, Media Consultant for the school district, and she said she would be working with instructors. Jim Behle stated that Census materials have been distributed. 2,000 pencils are on hand. Bob will touch base with Lanny Van Daele or Jim Behle re. pencils and/or additional supplies needed for use in grade schools. Census Committee Meeting February 23, 2000 Page 2 · Don Canfield (Service Agencies) Letter went out to service organizations and to date we have received 5 more requests for speaking engagements as follows: Food for Thought, January 13; Neighborhood Council, January 13; Low Vision Support Group, February 22; Noon Kiwanis, February 29; and Johnson County Democrats, March 1. · Dottie Ray (Media) In Dottie's absence, Marian reported that she is working on the Weather Channel scroll for March. Dottie was wondering if the emphasis should be on Census education or recruitment. Andre said that word is getting out to banks, grocery stores, libraries and post offices conceming jobs. · Maeve Clark (Library) Maeve reported that the letter to religious leaders was mailed and so far we have received eleven requests back in the affirmative requesting information. She also brought in a copy of the Iowa City Public Library newsletter which includes an article educating people on the Census and why it is important. · Jane Hoshi (University) The Cultural Diversity day booth will be staffed from Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 20th. Anyone interested in helping staff the booth may contact Jane. Jane requested a banner for the event. Aaron Broch has been doing recruitment on campus in the basement of Memorial Union. Posters recruiting Census workers and noting importance of Census to students have been placed in Cambuses, on campus bulletin boards, and lower level of the Memorial Union. Sample copies of these posters were viewed. Ads also have run in the Press Citizen and Daily Iowan asking for workers. Recruitment posters were also delivered to the University Box Office for display in campus bulletin boards, to various campus departments, and to Residence Services that will be posted through all dorms on the weekend for two weeks. Various university newsletters are also highlighting the Census jobs and Census education. · Miscellaneous Update: Andre said that "special places" will start receiving visits from Census takers the first of March. Homes that have not turned in their questionnaires will start receiving visits after the first of April. It was brought up that the Census calendar of events may have been revised which would affect when the questionnaires will be mailed. Andre will check on the schedule to see if there have been any changes. Andre said that Census applications are only available at the various test sites since one does not get an application unless they pass the test. He said that he would provide an informational poster with details about different testing sites and times at each site. Marian acknowledged that Brad DeBrower from the City of Cedar Rapids asked if Iowa City would like to go in on a joint project utilizing radio and television spots. Our expense would be 1/3 of total which would be $7,500, but indicated any amount would be appreciated. The committee directed Marjan to make the decision on the Census Committee Meeting February 23, 2000 Page 3 request. Marjan said it would depend on how the grant monies come in, then items can be prioritized.. The next Iowa City Census 2000 Committee meeting will be Monday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m. in the LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM of the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street. cc: Ben Arzu, KC Regional Office of the Census Mackenzie Wilson, CR Census Bureau City Council Interested JC Entities City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Kent Bliven, Web Developer DATE: February 29, 2000 RE: City's Web Site I thought you might be interested in what is currently available on the City of Iowa City Web Site (www.iowa-city.org). Agendas and Minutes: On this page, you will find Council agendas from 1995 to present and Council minutes from 1994 to present. Current Council formal and work session agendas are pulled out to make them easier to find. Boards/Commissions/Committees: There is an option to click on the Board Directory, Current Vacancies, and Handbook for Members. The Board Directory is particularly an improvement over the hardcopy Municipal Directory in that it is always current. Calendar: The place to look for City meetings. If available, the agenda for each council, board, commission, or committee meeting can also be accessed. City Code: A current, searchable version of the Iowa City Municipal Code. The Code includes the City Charter. City Departments: This area is newly under construction. Under the Solid Waste Division, you will find recycling procedures and commonly asked questions. The Transit Division pages allow the user to click on any area of Iowa City to view the transit routes. The user can even click on a particular stop to obtain times the bus will service that stop. Employment: The Position Vacancy Announcement for each City position is available. It is my understanding that Personnel is interested in exploring means for potential employees to apply on-line. Media Releases: This page contains a list of all City of Iowa City media releases. Interested persons will be able to register to immediately receive notice as soon as a release is posted. Photo Gallery: There are some great photos from around town at this location. We are at initial phases of developing the City's site. We look forward to the site becoming a useful information source for our residents. Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study Iowa City Iowa February 2000 Prepared for Iowa City Transit by the Johnson County Council of Goverments Transportation Planning Division ~ Johnson County Council of Governments I I r f ~ # 1410 E. Washington St., owa City, owa 52240 Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study Iowa City Iowa February 2000 Prepared for Iowa City Transit by the Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Planning Division Table of Contents Page Section 1 Overview 5 Existing Transit Operations 11 Near Southside Transportation Center Functions 16 Market Demand 22 Financial Feasibility 24 Site Selection 29 Concept Design List of Figures Page Figure 2 Figure 1-Land Use 7 Figure 2-Transit Ridership 9 Figure 3-Greyhound Timetable 10 Figure 4-Trailways Timetable 17 Figure 5-Median Household Income 17 Figure 6-Employment by Type 18 Figure 7-Unemployment Rate 18 Figure 8-Means of Transportation to Work 20 Figure 9-Downtown Transit Shuttle 23 Figure 10-Projected Annual Revenues and Expenditures 25 Figure 11-Initial Sites Considered 28 Figure 12-Site Location Evaluation 31 Figure 13-Scope of Work; Concept Design 1. Overview Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study In the last three decades a lot of time, money, and energy has been invested in the revitalization of downtown Iowa City. Careful attention has been 9iven to the design of new structures, the design of the streetscape, pedestrian and vehicular circula- tion, parking, and transit service. As a result of this effort, Iowa City has one of the more vital and attractive downtowns in the Midwest. In 1992 the City Council adopted the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelop- ment Plan. This plan outlines the opportunity to enhance the investment in down- town Iowa City through redevelopment of the neighborhood south of Burlington Street. The Near Southside neighborhood provides a site for commercial and office devel- opment to complement the downtown, and an oppodunity to create a downtown residential neighborhood of high density next to the employment and educational center of the city. The Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan acknowledges that with greater vitality within the neighborhood there will necessarily be more traffic and congestion. However, the plan states that livability of the residential component of the Near Southside neighborhood should not be sacrificed. A livable urban neighbor- Figure 1 NEAR SOUTH SIDE LAND USE PLAN MAY, 1991 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::'.~ -. ,,, -. -,., : '. -,,. ., . ............ :::::::::::::::::::::::::.:.:.':~:-:.:.:--:~.:.:-:.:.:.: ::::::::::::::::::::::::.:.:'-::!:.':i:!:!:~;i::--',:!:.::!:i:i ''-'~ '-~ ':"-'- """" ":"-'- ::::::::::::::::::::::::..:.:..:~:.:.:.:-:.:.:.:..-.::-:.~.~,'~.',,:,, ............. ~iii~ii -::::i;:. :::::::: ':':":-:':':':"' _ - _ _,,.-: LEGEND o 0~1 BUSlt~ET::~S SEI~4C~Z BLOCK NUIw(BE)tS Source: Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan (1992) 2 hood can be attained with attention to design, public amenities, and a proper bal- ance of parking, access to public transit, and residential density. The Near Southside Neighborhood. The Near Southside neighborhood is a 20- block section in the older part of Iowa City bounded by Burlington Street on the north, Gilbert Street on the east, the Iowa Interstate Railway on the south, and Madison Street on the west. Of the 48.5 acres of property included in this area, 30% (14.8 acres) is publicly owned by four jurisdictions: the University of Iowa, Johnson County, the Iowa City Community School District, and the U.S. Government. Public build- ings are the dominant land use on 6 of the 20 blocks within the Near Southside neighborhood. The four blocks of the Near Southside neighborhood north of Court Street are pres- ently zoned Central Business District - 5 (CB-5). This area includes a mix of resi- dential, office, general commercial, and intensive commercial uses. Several rede- velopment projects have occurred which have eliminated older one- or two-story buildings and constructed much higher density mixed-use structures on the prop- erty. This intensity of use is considered appropriate for an area so close to down- town. The remaining blocks of the Near Southside neighborhood south of Court Street contain many older residential structures. The zoning of these blocks is a mix of High-Rise Multi-Family Residential (PRM), Central Business District - 5 (CB-5), Community Commercial (CC-2), and Commercial Intensive (C1-1). Several proper- ties are in deteriorated condition and considered candidates for rehabilitation or redevelopment. These properties are generally economically viable, but with rede- velopment could provide increased housing opportunities. The objective of the Near Southside Redevelopment Plan is to foster redevelop- ment of the Near Southside neighborhood while maintaining an economically healthy central business district. Downtown Iowa City is active and healthy because of the close proximity of the University campus. The students, faculty, and staff provided by the University support the retail businesses located in the downtown area. It is important that the Near Southside neighborhood be redeveloped with uses that en- courage concentrations of persons working and living near downtown. The location of high density residential development in the Near Southside also has a secondary benefit of preserving established lower density residential areas north and east of downtown Iowa City. The Near Southside Redevelopment Plan is in- tended to focus pressure for conversion of older structures to high density multi- family dwellings on the Near Southside. Transportation in the Near Southside. The success of downtown Iowa City has much to do with its mix of transportation modes. Downtown Iowa City is accessible to both motorists and non-motorists. The City operates a downtown parking system with 3,186 structured and non-structured parking places. Downtown Iowa City is also very accessible to pedestrians, bicyclists, and users of public transit. Similarly, the Near Southside neighborhood will also be a multi-modal neighbor- hood, with linkages between downtown Iowa City and the Near Southside across Burlington Street. Burlington Street is a high volume arterial street, and care must be taken so that it is not a barrier between downtown and the Near Southside. The Near Southside Redevelopment Plan pays special attention to maintaining pedes- trian, bicycle, and public transit flows between the Near Southside and downtown Iowa City. Ongoing enhancements to the downtown Iowa City streetscape are sen- sitive to these linkages. The Near Southside Transportation Center. The concept of the Near Southside Transportation Center originated in the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelop- ment Plan. The zoning ordinance changes for the area which were subsequently approved by the City Council are predicated on the City providing a multi-modal transportation system including public parking in order to foster the high density of development which is desired in the Near Southside. The plan calls for a multi- modal transportation system in the Near Southside where owning an automobile is optional. These planning concepts fit nicely with the Federal TransitAdministration's Livable Communities Initiative, and an application was made for a transportation center beginning in 1997. This project was carried forward in subsequent planning and programming documents, and a commitment for funding from FTA was se- cured in 2000 for a three-year project beginning in federal fiscal year 2000. The following report will summarize the feasibility of the proposed Near Southside Transportation Center project. 4 2. Existing Transit Operations Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study Public transit service in the Iowa City Urbanized Area is provided by Iowa City Tran- sit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa CAMBUS. The Downtown Transit Inter- change is the center of transit operations between Iowa City Transit, Coralville Tran- sit, and CAMBUS. All regular routes for all three systems ardve and depart the down- town interchange, allowing for coordinated transfers between buses. A total of 29 routes are operated with service to nearly all areas of Iowa City, Coralville, Univer- sity Heights, and the University of Iowa campus. The proposed Near Southside Transportation Center will be served by all Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and CAMBUS routes, either directly or via a 2% block transfer from the Downtown Tran- sit Interchange. Transit services for persons with disabilities operated by Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and CAMBUS will also have full accessibility to the Near Southside Transportation Center. Existing Service Iowa City Transit. Iowa City Transit provides service from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Sixteen routes operate daily, with all routes except two providing 30 minute service during peak periods. Mid-day service is hourly. Hourly evening service is provided to 5 the same service area using combined routes from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Saturday service operates houdy all day with service ending at 7:00 PM. There is no fixed route service on Sundays. A free-fare Downtown Shuttle route operates M-F every 15 minutes in the area directly adjacent to downtown, and will provide direct service to the proposed Near Southside Transportation Center. The existing fare structure on Iowa City Transit is $.75 base fare, $25 unlimited ride monthly pass, and $6.50 for a ten-ride strip ticket. There are various specialty fares. Persons with disabilities and low income elderly persons may ride free during off- peak hours. A qualifying purchase from a downtown merchant entitles the purchaser to one free ride any time of day. Free transfers are available and are interchange- able between all three transit systems. Coralville Transit. Coralville Transit operates four routes on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM, and one route evenings until 12:30 AM. Additional service is provided during AM and PM rush hours. The principal Coralville Transit routes which provide service to the core area of Coralville are the Lantern Park and Tenth Street routes, and they operate with half-hour headways except during mid-day when headways are one hour. The Express and CAMBUS Oakdale routes provide ser- vice to outlying areas in Coralville. Saturday service is provided on one route which serves the Lantern Park- Tenth Street service area from 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM. The base fare on Coralville Transit is $.75. An unlimited ride monthly pass is offered for $25, and a 20 ride punch pass for $15. There are several specialty fares. Elderly persons and persons with disabilities may ride Coralville Transit free at any time. Transfers are available and may also be used on Iowa City Transit and CAMBUS. Coralville participates in the Bus and Shop program with participating merchants. UniversityIowa CAMBUS. CAMBUS provides service on ten routes Monday .through Friday and three routes Saturday and Sunday during the academic year. CAMBUS is a free-fare service designed to facilitate circulation throughout the University of Iowa campus. Although intended primarily to serve University students, faculty, and staff, CAMBUS is also open to the general public. CAMBUS operates three separate levels of service throughout the year. Academic year seNice is the highest level of service, summer setvice is approximately 70% of academic year service, and interim setvice is approximately 55% of academic year service. Differences in level of service are in the amount of service provided, not the area served. The service area remains approximately the same across all three service levels. Paratransit. Transit service for persons with disabilities for Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit is provided under contract by Johnson County SEATS. CAMBUS operates a special paratransit system, Bionic Bus. Both of these systems operate lift-equipped small vehicles on a demand responsive basis. Service hours slightly exceed fixed route service. Transit Ridership Transit ridership on Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and CAMBUS has remained relatively stable in the 1990s after declining from peak ridership levels in the 1980s. Ridership remains very high for a community of 75,000 population, at 5.2 million annually. This is the highest transit ridership by far of any community in Iowa. Transit service destinations are oriented to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and to downtown Iowa City. Interchange transfer points are located at both University Hospital and downtown Iowa City. When considered as a combined mu- nicipal system, Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and CAMBUS provide by far the highest level of transit service in the State of Iowa. Figure 2 Transit Ridership - FY99 bwa City-ALL I I [ 5.219,272 AMES 2 876,171 BURLINGTON · 171,975 CLINTON 1 253,881 FORT DODGE 1 263,424 MARSHLLTWN ~1~3,522 MASON CITY 180,169 MUSCATINE · 114,608 OTI'UMWA / 338,800 B~-i ibNDORF · 140,225 CEDAR RPD 1,232,621 COUNCIL BLF 1 221,246 DAVBfORT 1,067,433 DF_S MOINES ..... 3,891,944 DUBLIQUE 1 301,976 SIOUX CITY [] 1,143,264 WATERLOO / 498,872 Intercity Transit The proposed Near Southside Transportation Center will contain new facilities for intercity bus operations. In Iowa City, intercity bus passengers are primarily oriented to the University of Iowa, University Hospital, and the VeteransAdministration Hospi- tal. The location of the Near Southside Transportation Center will provide greatly 7 enhanced accessibility between intercity bus passengers and Iowa City Transit, Comlville Transit, and CAMBUS. Iowa City is served by two intercity bus companies, Greyhound and Burlington Trailways. As shown in Figure 3, Greyhound has seven eastbound stops in Iowa City, each day, and eight westbound stops each day. Trailways has four buses north and four buses south each day. Special tdps operate during University semester breaks and holidays. iFigure 3: Greyhound Schedule i CHICAGO GREYHOUND ADDRESS: 630 W. HARRISON ST PHONE NUMBER: (31 2) 408-5980 TRAVEL nFPART.-IOWA,.61~ ~-;ARRIV~, 6HIeAGO ............-TIME-. 1: 10 AM5:30 AM 4:20 6:55 AM 1:00 PM 6:05 11: 15 AM4:40 PM5:25 12:4e"PM7:00 PM""6:20 2:45 PM 7:30 PM 4:45 3:00 PM 8:10 PM 5:'~o 5:30 PM 10:45 PM5:~5 TRAVEL nFPART CHICAGO ARRIVF IOWA CITY TIME 'i :00 AM5:15 AM4:'~5 6:40 AM 12:10 PM5:30 7: 15 AM1:50 PM 6:35 12:01 PM4:30 PM 4;30 12:01 PM6:15 PM 6:14 2:45 PM 7:30 PM 4:45 4:30 PM 10:40 PM6:'~o 10:15 PM2:50 AM 4:35 Figure 4: Trailways Schedule '. ': .~,'. 4;':';..r.~::,~: , ;:.,....~ ~ ,.~ , CED~ ~IDS G~OUND ~'~S~ WA~ S.E. PHOi NUMBER: (319) 3~167 T~L nFPARTIOWA CI~AR~ ~AR ~PIns 5:20 AM 5:55 AM --~2:10PM12:55PM 1:55 PM 2:25 PM ....... .6:20 PM 6:55 PM DFPART CFnAR RAPInSARRIVF IOWA CITY TIME 6:15 AM 6:50 AM 12:01 PM 12:35 PM :34- 2:00-PM 2:45 PM 2:20 PM 2:55 PM 3. Near Southside Transportation Center Functions Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study The concept of a transportation center in the Near Southside neighborhood evolved from an application for grant funds which was made under the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA's) Livable Communities Initiative Program. The Livable Com- munities Initiative can be summarized by the following quotation from FTA. Livable communities represent a ho/istic approach to how cities are planned, designed, and built. By paying proper attention to the in- volvement of people in the planning of neighborhoods, adopting ap- propriate planning principles and designing buildings, streets, and other transportation facilities with people in mind, the Livable Com- munities/nitiative can be part of the solution to many problems fac- ing cities today The Livable Communities/nitiative is designed to encourage local governments to adopt the principles of livable com- munities in their planning and land use decisions. A livable community is one designed with a mix of employment, housing, and com- mercial establishments in a single area, integrated with public transit, and empha- sizing pedestrian and bicycle travel. These strategies can decrease the number of trips made by single-occupant automobiles, resulting in decreased congestion, re- duced noise and air pollution, and improvement in the general mobility of the popu- lation. The Livable Communities Initiative promotes development of property on in-fill par- cels and increased density of development. This results in reduced demand for development on undeveloped land at the edge of the community. Properly designed communities can help citizens feel safer in their neighborhood. Important design concepts include well-lit sidewalks along streets which are designed for slower vehicle speeds, which create an attractive environment for daytime and evening pedestrian activity. The Near Southside Redevelopment Area. The initiatives and strategies sug- gested by FTA under the Livable Communities Initiative are nearly identical to the initiatives put forth in the Near Southside Neighborhood Redeveloprnent P/an adopted by the Iowa City City Council in January 1992. The Near Southside Neighborhood Design Plan subsequently undertaken by the City in 1995 provides a visual depic- tion of many of the Livable Communities Initiative concepts. These concepts ap- plied to the Near Southside neighborhood involve: · Mixed use neighborhood. The residential area should be complemented by the presence of office and commercial areas, recreation areas, and areas de- voted to education and social services. A mixed-use neighborhood is planned and built on a human scale to emphasize ease of access and neighborhood cohesiveness. Businesses feel they are part of the neighborhood. Commercial facilities are oriented to the needs of neighborhood residents and include daycare centers, restaurants, laundromats, and small grocery stores. From the Near Southside Design P/an (1992) · Transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access. Land use planning, zoning, and ur- ban design elements should encourage alternatives to automobile use. Public transit, walking, and bicycling should be built into the neighborhood to ensure local mobility. In a livable community, ownership of an automobile is not a ne- cessity. · Safety and security. Streets should be well-lit and designed to accommodate transit vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. These facilities should be designed · to take into account the safety and security of neighborhood residents, including persons with disabilities. Traffic calming techniques should be used on local streets to lower traffic speeds. · Open space. A livable community emphasizes environmental quality. Parking is carefully managed to save space and ensure that buildings are accessible to pedestrians and not isolated by large parking lots. Because of the need for high · ' =, ., ' X I Illre, · , , ,. , , .~ t'.J From the Near Southside Design Plan (1992) density development, large parcels of green space will not be available on each lot. However, small amounts of green space should be integrated into all devel- opments. Large civic buildings within the Near Southside neighborhood, such as the Johnson County Courthouse, have expansive lawns which give a feeling of openness. · Community participation in decision making. Persons with a vested inter- est in the neighborhood should have a voice in its development. Livable commu- nities are committed to a planning and management process that includes par- ticipation by neighborhood organizations, business owners, property owners, and individuals such as senior citizens and persons with disabilities who may not otherwise be heard. The Near Southside Neighborhood Redeveloprnent Plan was prepared according to such a process. · Redevelopment of housing. A livable community should include a mix of hous- ing types in a medium- to high-density setting. Initiatives to create a mix of hous- ing types may include tax abatement strategies for low- and moderate-income housing. Such strategies are available in the Near Southside neighborhood. Concept Plan for a Near Southside Transportation Center The Near Southside Transportation Center, with many of the functions proposed in the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, will be integrated into the Near Southside neighborhood. The facility is envisioned with the following functional elements: 1o Child health center and daycare center. The proposed facility will have a child health center and daycare center incorporated into the' structure. This will allow persons living in the area, or persons commuting by car or public transit to have convenient child healthcare and daycare facilities provided near their homes and/or work sites. 2. Transit access. The Near Southside Transportation Center will be served di- rectly or indirectly by all Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa CAMBUS routes. It will be directly served by all east side Iowa City Transit routes including the free-fare downtown transit shuttle, as well as by one CAMBUS route. Via a 2% block transfer the facility will be accessible to all re- maining Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and CAMBUS routes. This acces- sibility to public transit will enable the facility to serve both park-and-ride func- tions as well as persons commuting by transit from outlying areas of the com- munity. 3. Protected bicycle parking facilities. The Near Southside Transportation Cen- ter will include covered bicycle parking or bicycle lockers to facilitate commuting by bicycle to the Central Business District and Near Southside neighborhood. 4. Community facilities to serve the neighborhood. The Near Southside Trans- portation Center may include space for community facilities odented to the neigh- borhood and downtown area. 5. Intercity bus terminal The current intercity bus terminal is located in a con- verted service station owned by the City of Iowa City. The space is somewhat dilapidated and ultimately scheduled for demolition. Locating the intercity bus terminal within the Near Southside Transportation Center will facilitate transfers with Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa CAMBUS. 6. Taxicab Stand. The Near Southside Transportation Center will have an area for taxi cab service. 7. Parking. Parking compatible with the size and scale of the Near Southside neighborhood is proposed within the Near Southside Transportation Center. This is estimated to be 400- to 600-spaces, depending on the space that is re- quired for other elements that are incorporated into the structure. Parking will be available for residents and commercial establishments in the Near Southside neighborhood, as well as visitors to the Near Southside and downtown. The density of development envisioned in the Near Southside area is such that struc- tured parking will be required. Part of the expense of constructing this facility will be born by parking impact fees currently being collected by the City as proper- ties redevelop in the Near Southside neighborhood. 8. Commercial space. Commercial space for relatively small-scale businesses that will enhance the residential component of the Near Southside neighbor- hood are envisioned. This is hoped to include businesses which will be dis- placed from existing structures as part of the Near Southside Transportation Center project. 4. Market Demand Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study As stated in Section 3, the Near Southside Transportation Center is an element of an overall redevelopment plan for the Near Southside neighborhood. Like any rede- velopment plan, it is based on perceptions and visions of what the Near Southside neighborhood can become. The Near Southside Transportation Center will provide many of the functions necessary to support the creation of a vital urban neighbor- hood: connections to the three community transit systems, a depot for the intercity bus system, a taxi stand, a child health center and daycare center, community facilities, small shops, and covered parking for bicycles and motor vehicles. This section will highlight the demographic trends and market forces which support the construction of the Near Southside Transportation Center. Demographic Trends Population. The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor is one of two population growth corridors in Iowa, the other being Ames-Des Moines. The U.S. Bureau of the Cen- sus population estimate for Johnson County between 1990 and 1998 was growth of 7%. This included growth in three communities with significant employment com- muting into downtown Iowa City: Coralville with 23% growth, North Liberty with 56% growth, and Tiffin with 74% growth. Between 1970 and 1990 Johnson County's population more than doubled, from 46,850 to 96, 119. 16 There were 1,200 persons living in the Near Southside neighborhood in 1990. Based on extrapolation of past growth trends and the current number of persons per dwell- ing unit per acre, it is estimated there will be 3,000 people living in the Near Southside neighborhood by 2010 (City of Iowa City Office of Economic Development, 2000). Income. The U.S. Census of Population indicates significant growth in median house- hold income in Iowa City and Johnson County. Figure 5 Median Household Income 1980 1990 Iowa City $14,417 $24,565 Johnson County $16,253 $27,862 Source: 1980 & 1990 U.S. Census of the Population Employment. Johnson County employment between 1985 and 1997 declined in the agricultural sector, but increased in all other sectors. The government sector remains the principal employer in Johnson County, with the majority of those jobs oriented to commuting into downtown Iowa City and the adjacent area. Figure 6 Employment by Type 1985 t 990 1997 Agricultural 1,858 1,660 1,519 Ag Services 328 469 581 Mining 71 116 88 Construction 1,906 2,394 3,292 Manufacturing 3,953 4,762 5, 198 Transportation and Public Utilities 1,312 1,707 2,541 Wholesale Trade 1,181 1,395 1,621 Retail Trade 9,221 10,644 13,258 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 2,694 2,969 3,084 Services 11,368 14,618 19,976 Government 22,302 25,024 27,448 Total 56,194 65,758 78,606 Source: Regional economic information Unemployment. Unemployment remains lower in Iowa City and Johnson County than the state average, which is also very low. 17 Figure 7 Year-End Unemployment Rate 1992 1998 Iowa City 3.3% 2.3% Johnson County 3.1% 2.2% Iowa 4.6% 2.8% Source: Iowa Department of Workforce Development Retail Sales. Downtown Iowa City is in a transition period as a retail center, as the effects of a new regional mall built in Coralville are sorted out. In spite of the con- struction of the regional mall, downtown Iowa City remains a healthy retail center. According to the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance, Johnson County retail sales increased by nearly 50% between 1991 and 1998, from $641,900,000 to $940,600,000. Commuting Patterns. Vehicle registrations increased at a higher rate than the general population between 1990 and 1998, from 54,317 to 67,266. Sixty-four per- cent of the persons working in Iowa City have their place of residence in Iowa City. Twenty-five percent reside in the remainder of Johnson County, with the remaining 11% residing outside of Johnson County. The single occupant automobile remains the principal means of transportation in Iowa City, but use of alternative transporta- tion modes is much higher in Iowa City than most other communities. As shown in the following table from the 1990 U.S. Census of Population, 48% of persons com- muting in Iowa City used an alternative means of transportation to the single-occu- pant automobile. Figure 8 Iowa City - Means of Transportation to Work Drive Alone Carpool Bus Bike Walk Other 16,083 3,852 3,245 843 6,456 247 Source: 1990 U.S. Census of the Population Demand for Daycare Services It is believed the daycare component of the Near Southside Transportation Center will serve an existing unmet demand. There are currently no daycare services in downtown Iowa City. This essentially eliminates the option of using public transit for persons who must take children to daycare. Since the Near Southside Transporta- tion Center will be accessible to all transit routes of Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and CAMBUS, it would enable a person from any point in the community to take public transit downtown and have a convenient daycare center near the place of employment. The park-and-ride aspect of the Near Southside Transportation Center will also benefit from the daycare center. A person will be able to park at the transportation center, take a child to daycare within the facility, and then proceed to the place of employment via public transit or walking. Several inquiries have been received from persons in the community interested in the planning and operation of the daycare facility. A similar daycare facility in a down- town Des Moines parking facility served by public transit has been very successful. Park-and-ride demand Downtown Iowa City municipal parking facilities currently experience monthly per- mit waiting lists of as many as 200 persons. It is felt that this has hindered the development of the office sector in downtown Iowa City. An additional problem has been the inability to establish park-and-ride lots in the downtown periphery. Typically park-and-ride lots are established in the CBD periphery on marginal land that has been cleared for redevelopment. The successful University-based economy in Iowa City has not allowed this to occur, as there are no significantly large vacant parcels of land in the urban periphery. This has led to an ongoin9 struggle in downtown parking facilities between long-term monthly parking and short-term retail parking. It is intended that the Near Southside Transportation Center will provide the opportu- nity for substantial park-and-ride service. Although several blocks from many down- town and University employment facilities, the Near Southside Transportation Cen- ter will provide convenient access to these facilities via Iowa City Transit and CAMBUS. Iowa City Transirs Downtown Shuttle and all CAMBUS routes are free-fare and open to the public. Private redevelopmerit potential As outlined in Section 1, the ongoing redevelopment of the Near Southside neigh- borhood is predicated on the City providing transportation services in the area. The City must also provide transportation services downtown. The ongoing planning for the Near Southside Transportation Center has already created much speculation about private redevelopment activities that could spin-off of the public investment in the transportation center. These include: · Hieronymous Square. This is a 90,000 square feet office-commercial devel- opment project directly west of the proposed Near Southside Transportation Center. The private developer has completed a concept design of the facility. With the announcement of the proposed transportation center the developer is now proceeding with securing financing and intends to commence construction of the project in 2000. · Hotel/conference center. A hotel/conference center on Block 102 west of the transportation center and south of Hieronymous Square has been discussed. · Adjacent undevelopedparcels. The Near Southside Neighborhood Redevel- opment Plan of 1992 identifies several undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels in the Near Southside neighborhood. Property owners of many of these parcels Figure 9: Downtown Transit ShUffle Route Effective August 23, 1999 m Downtown ' Shuttle J~RsoN :!::!;:: : & ~ WASHINGTON :"~ ~ I Proposed location, Near eURU'~eTC~ SoUthside Transportation Center. BOWERY 10wa City Transit wA,,,&,,,. iowa - city. lib. ia. u s,' ,'tll~J 20 have stated it is their desire to redevelop the property in the short-term future. It is intended that the Near Southside Transportation Center will be a catalyst to these projects occurring. Retail potential It is expected that the ongoing Near Southside neighborhood population growth and the continued vitality of downtown Iowa City as a commercial center will create demand for the approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial space being de- signed for the Near Southside Transportation Center. As detailed in the following section, this will provide an income stream which will benefit Iowa City Transit. The commercial space will also provide an opportunity for relocation of displaced busi- nesses on the proposed site of the transportation center. Intercity bus depot demand There are currently 23 intercity bus tdps which arrive and depart Iowa City daily. The majority of these are Greyhound trips, and nationally Greyhound is growing at a rate of 10% per year. Greyhound has stated the new intercity bus facilities in the Near Southside Transportation Center should be planned to accommodate this growth. It is expected that the University of Iowa, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and the Veteran's Administration Hospital will continue to provide demand for inter- city bus services in Iowa City. 5. Financial Feasibility Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study The Near Southside Transportation Center is intended to be a net revenue produc- ing enterprise, with 100% of the net revenue generated from the facility treated as program income and applied to the capital and operating expenses of Iowa City Transit. The transportation center will be treated as an independent activity within the City of Iowa City accounting system. A separate activity number will be assigned to the transportation center with all budgeted expenses and revenue accruing under that activity number. All oversight and management of the design, construction, and operation of the Near Southside Transportation Center will be conducted by the City of Iowa City. Design will be performed by an architectural and engineering consultant under con- tract to the City. Design activities are outlined in Section 7 Concept Design. Con- struction activities will be monitored by the architectural and engineering consultant, and overseen by either a private construction inspection firm under contract to the City, or by full-time City of Iowa City construction inspection staff. Construction in- spection will be conducted by individuals with experience in inspecting similar pub- lic works projects. The Near Southside Transportation Center will be operated as an asset of Iowa City Transit, and administratively be under the Transit Manager. Operation of the facility 22 will be managed by a combination of a full-time maintenance worker employed by Iowa City Transit, and privately contracted services. Revenue to the transit system will accrue from a combination of sale or lease of commercial property, and parking proceeds. The short-term parking area of the transportation center will operate with a central, automated cashier system and not be staffed by individual cashier em- ployees. Figure 10: Projected Annual Revenues and Expenditures Estimated Revenues: Rental of commercial space (27,000 sf @ $8/sf) $216,000 Parking permits (300 @ $40/mo.) $144,000 Short-term houdy parking (@ $.50/hour) $60,000 Total Estimated Annual Revenues: $420,000 Estimated Expenditures: Wages (Maintenance Worker) $36,000 Commodities $5,000 Contracted services $40,000 Total Estimated Annual Expenses: $8'1,000 Net Annual Revenues $339,000 The City of Iowa City is fully apprised of FTA Circular 9300.1 and will operate the Near Southside Transportation Center in accordance with Appendix B - Joint Devel- opment Projects. All provisions of Part 6: Participation and Proceeds Derived from FTA Investment will be followed. 6. Site Selection Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study A site selection process was conducted by the City of Iowa City to determine the optimal location for the proposed Near Southside Transportation Center. It was de- termined that a half block of property would be required, this based on the square footage requirements of the mix of uses desired, as well as the estimated density of development in the Near Southside. Three sites were initially identified, all of them having a combination of vacant parcels and buildings considered candidates for redevelopment. As shown on the attached Figure 11, the three sites were: 1. St. Patrick's Catholic Church parking lot. This site is the former location of St. Patrick's school, and currently contains a church parking lot and parish cen- ter. 2. Block f02. Block 102 is the last block along Burlington Street between down- town and the Near Southside neighborhood which has not already had signifi- cant redevelopment occur. It is seen as the remaining opportunity for the expan- sion of downtown south of Burlington Street. 3. Federal Building parking lot. When the Federal Building was established in the Near Southside neighborhood in the 1970s, an adjacent three-quarter block parcel was obtained for a parking lot. The site is currently a surface parking lot. 24 Figure 11 Initial Sites Considered Near Southside Transportation Center BURLINGTON STREET COURT STREET I St. CP.~~ ; COUNTY FEDERAL !- COURTHOUSE BUILDING Parki t ~i H ARRI SON STREET ~ o F~j !i:~!!: z2 O O Z EE -- m Par_z ~ _j <:]:2 j!/ ZD -- PRENTISS STREET -- i WRIGHT STREET ,,,, __ ~ LAFAYETTE -- STREET ',,(, BENTON STREET ~ 'll / ~ ' F 25 Evaluation process The initial step in the evaluation process was to determine the feasibility of each site based on the proposed uses within the Near Southside Transportation Center. All three sites were considered realistic candidates, but the St. Patrick's Church park- ing lot and Block 102 were seen as more favorable than the Federal Building parking lot because of the priority in establishing a linkage between the transportation center and downtown Iowa City. The Federal Building parking lot was seen as being too far away from downtown to establish this linkage. Ultimately the St. Patrick's Church parking lot was selected as the favored location because of the following factors. 1. Good location to serve potential short-term redevelopment sites in the Near Southside neighborhood. 2. Good accessibility to projects which have already paid into the Near Southside parking impact fee fund. 3. Good location for long-term parking permit use by downtown businesses. 4. The facility could be constructed incrementally. 5. The site could also provide a location for replacement of the parish hall. In September 1994 the City Council directed staff to begin property acquisition ne- gotiations with the church. This became a very controversial issue within the parish, and after approximately one year of negotiations the church declared they would not willingly sell the property. The City Council was consulted as to their desire to com- mence condemnation proceedings and a majority were not in favor of doing so. By this time there had been a change in the makeup of the City Council, and a philosophical shift in the City Council's thinking about the Near Southside Transpor- tation Center project. A majority were now in favor of the Block 102 site due to greater visibility and access to downtown. Block 102 was also by this time seen as having great potential for spin-off private development if the transportation center was constructed. City staff focused on evaluation of the four potential half-blocks on Block 102: north, south, east, and west. The Federal Building parking lot was also subjected to further analysis. The following key criteria were developed for evaluating each site. Criterion Objective 1. Pedestrian Access Minimize walking distance between the transportation center and downtown and Near Southside uses. Minimize pe- destrian-vehicular conflicts 2. Visibility Maximize visibility of the transportation center. 3. Street system access Provide for driveway access to the site on non-arterial streets. 4. Land use compatibility Complement surrounding land uses and fulfill objectives of the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelop- ment Plan. 5. Joint development opportunities Potential for transportation center to spur new private development initia- tives. 6. Intercity bus station relocation Provide a site for establishment of the intercity bus terminal and linkages with other modes of transportation. 8. Disruption to existing businesses Minimize disruption to existing busi- nesses. 9. Potential soil contamination If contaminated sites are known, po- tential for avoidance or mitigation. 10. Access to downtown Ability for the site to benefit downtown as well as the Near Southside neigh- borhood. The four alternative Block 102 sites and the Federal Building parking lot were evalu- ated against the criteria. Each site was scored from 0-5 on each criterion. Based on the results shown in Figure 12, the east half of Block 102 has been selected as the preferred site. Property acquisition activities will commence in fiscal year 2000. Figure t 2 ~lear Southside Transportation Center Site Location Evaluation Criterion BIk 102 N BIk 102 S BIk 102 E BIk 102 W Fed. Bldg. parking lot 1 .Pedestrian access 5 3 5 5 1 2.Visibility 5 2 5 5 1 3. Street system access 2 5 4 4 5 4. Land use compatibility 5 5 5 5 2 5. Joint development opportunities 2 4 5 1 1 6. Intercity bus relocation 3 5 5 5 3 7. Disruption to existing businesses 4 2 4 4 5 8. Potential soil 3 5 5 3 5 contamination 9. Access to downtown 5 4 5 5 0 Total 34 35 43 37 23 Relocation assistance FTA Circular 9300.1 states that "Grantees in the process of planning a federally- assisted project that will require the displacement of persons should be aware of the need for relocation planning dudng the early stages of project development." Consistent with this statement, the City has commenced relocation planning with potentially impacted tenants on the preferred site. Discussions have been held with individuals on the options for relocation off-site as well as relocation into the pro- posed transportation center. As indicated in the draft consultant agreement con- tained in Section 7, the City wishes to relocate any displaced tenant who indicates a desire to be relocated into the new facility. 7. Concept Design Near Southside Transportation Center Feasibility Study As outlined in Section 3, the Near Southside Transportation Center will contain eight distinct functional areas. This creates a complex set of relationships between the various areas of the facility. Certain areas, such as the intercity bus depot and the taxi stands, will have closely related functions. Other areas, such as the bus depot and the commercial spaces, will be functionally separate. The child healthcare/ daycare center has its own set of functional, safety, and security requirements. How access is provided to the transportation center is critically important so that traffic circulates efficiently in the central business district setting. Each individual functional area will require careful planning to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness, both now and in the future. For example, intercity bus representatives have indicated the following desires for their space in the facility: · three bus bays to accommodate existing traffic, peak traffic, and potential growth; · an office large enough for at least two desks; · a counter with two windows for ticket sales; · a baggage/package storage area of at least 200 square feet with a door at least 6 feet wide near the bus bays for easy loading and unloading; 29 a common area for 20-30 waiting passengers; the counter, office, and storage area should be able to be secured each night; · parking spaces for two employees; a taxicab stand with space for at least two taxis near the bus bays; a dispatch/driver's room of approximately 400 square feet for taxi operations. So that each functional area is designed appropriately, and so that the functional areas within the facility relate to each other correctly, the City will hire an architec- tural and engineering firm with experience in dealing with similar complex design projects. Based on submittal of competitive proposals, a firm will be selected based on the following attributes: · ability to provide the type and quality of services that will best meet the needs of the City; · organization, size, and structure of the firm; · experience and qualifications of persons assigned to the project, especially re- lating to similar work assignments; · references from prior satisfied customers from similar work projects. A preliminary scope of work follows which outlines the schematic design process. This process is estimated to take from March to December 2000. In 2001 construc- tion drawings will be prepared with construction of the facility occurring between 2001 and 2003. jccogtp~nsouthside~nal.p65 Figure 13: Preliminary Scope of Services; Concept Design I. scope of Services: A. Consultant agrees to perform the following services for the City and to do so in a timely and satisfactory manner. 1. Schematic Design Phase: a. The Consultant shall be familiar with the Near Southside Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan and Near Southside Design Plan, and shall pre- pare plans and specifications for the facility consistent with the planning and design principles contained in these documents. b. The Consultant shall become familiar with private redevelopment plans for the remainder of Block 102 including meeting as necessary with pri- vate property representatives of Block 102. The Near Southside Trans- portation Center shall be designed in a manner, which takes into consid- eration and is complementary to private redevelopment plans for the remainder of Block 102. c. The design of the project shall incorporate all functional areas stipulated for the facility. There shall be no vehicular entry and exit permitted on Burlington Street. The facility will be a mix of commercial space, an intercity bus terminal, a daycare center, a taxi stand, parking, and cov- ered bicycle parking. The Iowa City Transit system will not operate through the facility, but shall operate on the adjacent streets and facili- tate a "park and ride" function of the facility. d. The selected consultant shall be familiar with the building code issues associated with constructing occupied commercial spaces within a struc- ture that includes parking. All architectural and engineering work com- pleted by the selected consultant shall be approved by the City of Iowa City Division of Building Inspection prior to the letting of the project. e. The following elements shall be included in the design of the project and preparation of schematic design documents: 1 ) The Consultant shall meet as needed with City staff, City Coun- cil, the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, and as requested, other community groups to confirm design criteria and discuss project elements. 2) The Consultant shall prepare preliminary drawings for discus- sion including site plans showing site relationships, floor plans, parking control equipment, and miscellaneous amenities of the project. 3) The Consultant shall provide a written description concept and outline specifications indicating the major building materials, me- chanical, electrical, structural, and other systems required for construction of the project. The Burlington Street, Dubuque Street, and Court Street facades of the proposed transportation center shall have a masonry finish and be designed to resemble an urban building. 4) The Consultant shall prepare a preliminary estimate of construc- tion cost, including site development costs, in sufficient detail to identify any project phasing requirements, contingencies, design costs through construction administration, inflation, and any add or deduct alternates recommended. 5) The Consultant shall be available to assist City staff in present- ing the final project design to community groups. 6) The Consultant shall prepare drawings and other documents which depict several alternative concepts, which satisfy program, schedule and budget requirements, and make a recommenda- tion to the City as to the most appropriate and/or ranking of the alternatives. Consultant shall rigid mount one set of drawings for public presentation. 7) The Consultant shall prepare all materials related to this project in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Federal Tran- sitAdministration of the United States Department of Transporta- tion, and the Iowa Department of Transportation acting as ad- ministrative agent for the Federal Transit Administration. 8) The Consultant shall assist the City with project elements re- lated to relocating existing commercial tenants of the site into the new transportation center. 9) The Consultant shall evaluate constructing a direct physical con- nection from the proposed transportation center to adjacent build- ings if this is determined to be desirable. 10) The Consultant shall assist in the preparation of historical docu- mentation of any site structures prior to demolition. f. The City shall be provided with the original and 20 copies of the final schematic design plan report. Seven copies of the draft design plan report shall be available for review by City staff. All elements of the final schematic design plan report shall be reproducible using a photocopy machine. g. The Consultant shall complete schematic design according to a sched- ule for letting the project that would allow construction to begin in the spring of 2001. h. The Consultant shall assist the City in obtaining geotechnical services, survey work, and a Phase I hazardous material survey. The cost of geotechnical services, survey work, and hazardous material survey work will be the responsibility of the City. These services will be contracted directly with the City, and may involve the preparation of a Request for Proposal. i. Upon approval of the schematic design by the City the Consultant shall prepare final schematic plans, specifications, and cost estimate. j. The Consultant shall prepare drawings and other documents that de- scribe the project's size, structural system, exterior appearance, colors and materials, mechanical and electrical systems, floor-to-floor relation- ships, site relationships, and other appropriate elements. k. Consultant shall rigid mount one set of drawings for public presentation. I. Consultant shall update the schematic design preliminary construction cost estimate. m. The Consultant shall obtain City approval prior to proceeding to the next phase of design. n. Consultant shall provide one rigid mounted set (24" X 36") of colored, with shades and shadows, building elevations for presentation to the City Council. o. Consultant shall prepare a 24" X 36" full color perspective rendering of a view approved by the City. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM March 1, 2000 To: Steve Atkins, City manager From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit y Reference: Transit Interchange Building At the February 29th Council meeting a question was raised about the size of the planned interchange building and the ability of Transit employees to eat lunch there. The office area is fourteen feet by 19 feet or 266 square feet. There will be one person assigned to work in this space. The remainder will be available for employees to use as a break area. Transit scheduling of breaks is staggered through out the workday. There is one driver at a time on break. This area will not be sufficient to serve as a meeting room but will provide enough space for a work area and a break area. I have attached a copy of the proposed floor plan. The final product will be presented to Council prior to the project being bid. :' IOWA,.' cITy . --~r TI~ A~4 S l T I N_T'E R_c H...A_._~ G_L"::..:F A C::_t 'L'.:~ T .~ .-.-'~ :-'...' ............. : .... 9H:OEM~~K ~ H AA~ND P~E~'IOt..i~L BN~[N ~F~ 03-02-00 IP14 CITY OF IOWA CITY QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 to DECEMBER 31, 1999 Finance Department: Prepared by: Sara Sproule OVERVIEW The City of Iowa City's investment objectives are safety, liquidity and yield. The primary objective of the City of Iowa City's investment activities is the preservation of capital and the protection of investment principal. The City's investment portfolio remains sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet operating requirements that cash management procedures anticipate. In investing public funds, the City's cash management portfolio is designed with the objective of regularly exceeding the average return on the six month U.S. Treasury Bill. The Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless investment transactions and therefore comprises a minimum standard for the portfolio's rate of return. The investment program seeks to achieve returns above the threshold, consistent with risk limitations and prudent investment principles. The quarterly investment report lists investments by fund, by institution, by maturity date, and investments purchased and redeemed. The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate from 4.75 percent to 5.00 percent on June 30, 1999. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks charge each other. This was the first time this rate had been raised in two years. The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate a second time in August 1999 from 5.00 percent to 5.25 percent. The Federal Reserve also raised its discount rate by a quarter percentage point to 4.75 percent. This is the rate at which banks can borrow money from the Federal Reserve. On November 16, 1999 the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate a third time from 5.25 percent to 5.50 percent. They also raised the discount rate from 4.75 percent to 5.00 percent. The City of Iowa City is starting to receive higher rates on our portfolio investments. Rates on new investment purchases are 55 to 111 basis points higher on investments purchased in the fourth quarter of 1999 than on investments maturing in the fourth quarter of 1999. The size of the City's investment portfolio increased this quarter due to the investment of approximately $13 million in parking revenue bonds and notes proceeds. These funds were invested in flexible withdrawal certificates of deposits, so that funds may be withdrawn in conjunction with project expenses. CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND SUMMARY BY FUND GENERAL FUND 12/31/99 12/31/98 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT INVESTMENT NAME AMOUNT AMOUNT ALL OPERATING FUNDS 81,381,134.40 64,859,633.78 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND 600,000.00 1,200,000.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESERVE FUND 3,100,000.00 3,300,000.00 BOND RESERVE FUND 12,847,547.00 11,997,863.00 TOTAL 97,928,681.40 81,357,496.78 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND LISTING BY INSTITUION 12/31/99 12/31/98 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT INVESTMENT NAME AMOUNT AMOUNT BRENTON BANK 3,800,000.00 4,800,000.00 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK 9,648,684.00 0.00 MERCANTILE BANK MIDWEST 0.00 8,800,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK 24,320,000.00 0.00 HAWKEYE STATE BANK 12,650,000.00 11,700,000.00 HILLS BANK & TRUST 0.00 5,474,000.00 IOWA STATE BANK 14,500,000.00 4,500,000.00 IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST 11,148,150.57 5,067,627.81 UNION PLANTERS BANK 3,880,400.00 9,580,400.00 NORWEST BANK 11,318,463.00 21,285,468.97 U OF I COMM CREDIT UNION 3,400,000.00 9,950,000.00 US TREASURY NOTES AND AGENCIES 3,062,983.83 0.00 VAN KAMPEN 200,000.00 200,000.00 TOTAL 97,928,681.40 81,357,496.78 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENTS ON HAND DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE 12/31/99 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST NAME TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE VAN KAMPEN GOVT MUTUAL FUND 22-Ju1-85 N/A 200,000.00 VARIABLE NORWEST BANK SAVINGS 1-Dec-99 N/A 1,300,000.00 VARIABLE HAWKEYE STATE BANK SAVINGS 18-Ju1-97 N/A 1,500,000.00 VARIABLE IOWA PUBLIC AGENY INVEST. TRUST IPAIT 9-Mar-98 N/A 1,000,000.00 VARIABLE IPAIT 14-Dec-99 N/A 1,100,000.00 VARIABLE IOWA PUBLIC AGENY INVEST. TRUST IPAIT FLEX CD 6-Apr-98 N/A 726,841.84 5.72 IOWA PUBLIC AGENY INVEST. TRUST IPAIT FLEX CD 31-Mar-99 N/A 3,156,370.61 5.11 IOWA PUBLIC AGENY INVEST. TRUST IPAIT FLEX CD 21-May-99 N/A 5,164.938.12 5.01 NORWEST BANK CD 16-Feb-99 3-Jan-00 1,000,000.00 4.75 FIRSTAR BANK CD 30-Nov-99 3-Jan-00 670,000.00 6.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 14-Dec-99 13-Jan-00 10,250,000.00 6.05 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 25-Feb-99 14-Jan-00 2,200,000.00 5.10 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 11 -Mar-99 28-Jan-00 1,000,000.00 5.05 NORWEST BANK CD 5-Apr-99 l-Feb-00 1,200,000.00 4.96 NORWEST BANK CD 5-Apr-99 1 l-Feb-00 1,000,000.00 4.96 NORWEST BANK CD 13-Apr-99 15-Feb-00 1,200,000.00 4.96 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 9-Apr-99 25-Feb-00 1,000,000.00 5.00 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 1-Jul-99 29-Feb-00 535,575.00 5.266 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 1-Ju1-99 29-Feb-00 649,888.00 5.266 NORWEST BANK CD 13-Apr-99 1 -Mar-00 1,200,000.00 4.96 NORWEST BANK CD 13-Apr-99 10-Mar-00 1,000,000.00 4.96 IOWA STATE BANK CD 23-Apr-99 15-Mar-00 1,200,000.00 4.97 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 1 l-May-99 15-Mar-00 1,200,000.00 5.151 IOWA STATE BANK CD 23-Apr-99 24-Mar-00 1,000,000.00 4.97 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 1 l-May-99 24-Mar-00 1.000,000.00 5.151 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 1 l-May-99 31-MaF00 1,200.000.00 5.151 NORWEST BANK CD 5-Oct-98 5-Apr-00 2,000.000,00 5.26 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 11-May-99 7-Apr-00 1,000.000.00 5.151 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 11-May-99 14-Apr-00 1,200,000.00 5,151 U S TREASURY DISCOUNT NOTE 16-Jun-99 18-Apr-00 956.537.50 5.40 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 18-Jun-99 l-May-00 1,200,000.00 5.26 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 6-Ju1-99 5-May-00 1,000,000.00 5.396 IOWA STATE BANK CD 20-Ju1-99 15-May-00 1,200,000.00 5.37 U S TREASURY DISCOUNT NOTE 17-Aug-99 19-May-00 958,370.00 5.71 U S TREASURY DISCOUNT NOTE 17-Aug-99 l-Jun-00 1,148,076.33 5.67 FIRSTAR BANK CD 5-Nov-99 l-Jun-00 600,000.00 5.75 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 1-Sep-99 2-Jun-00 1,000,000.00 5.52 IOWA STATE BANK CD 9-Sep-99 15-Jun-00 1,200,000.00 5.63 IOWA STATE BANK CD 9-Sep-99 16-Jun-00 1,000,000.00 5.63 FIRSTAR BANK CD 8-Oct-99 27-Jun-00 1,200,000.00 5.73 FIRSTAR BANK CD 8-Oct-99 30-Jun-00 1,800,000.00 5.73 IOWA STATE BANK CD 9-Sep-99 3-Jul-00 800,000.00 5.63 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 15-Jan-99 3-Jul-00 1,200,000.00 5.05 IOWA STATE BANK CD 25-MaF99 3-Jul-00 2,500,000.00 5.01 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 6-Ju1-99 6-Jul-00 900,000.00 5.35 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 12-Oct-99 14-Jul-00 2,200,000.00 5.75 IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-Oct-99 28-Jul-00 1,000,000.00 5.73 IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-Nov-99 1-Aug-00 1,200,000.00 5.75 FIRSTAR BANK CD 12-Oct-99 10-Aug-00 1,000,000.00 5.75 IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-Nov-99 15-Aug-00 1,200,000.00 5.76 IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-Nov-99 25-Aug-00 1,000,000.00 5.77 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 l-Sep-00 1,200,000.00 5.80 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 8-Sep-00 1,000,000.00 5.80 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 15-Sep-00 1,200,000.00 5.83 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 22-Sep-00 1,000,000.00 5.83 Page 1 INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST NAME TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 2-Oct-00 1,200,000.00 5.83 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 6-Oct-00 1,000,000.00 5.83 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 16-Oct-00 1,200,000.00 5.83 FIRSTAR BANK CD 15-Nov-99 20-Oct-00 1,000,000.00 5.83 BRENTON BANK CD 15-Nov-99 1 -Nov-00 1,200,000.00 5.85 BRENTON BANK CD 15-Nov-99 3-Nov-00 1,000,000.00 5.85 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMM CU CD 30-Nov-99 15-Nov-00 1,200,000.00 6.00 BRENTON BANK CD 10-Dec-99 17-Nov-00 1,600,000.00 6.05 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMM CU CD 30-Nov-99 l-Dec-00 2,200,000.00 6.10 IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-Oct-99 2-Jan-01 1,200,000.00 5.83 HAWKEYE STATE BANK FLEX CD 14-Dec-99 29-Mar-01 1,650,000.00 5.95 COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK CD 1-Ju1-99 31-May-01 663,221.00 5.699 UNION PLANTERS BANK CD 3-Oct-97 30-Jun-01 119,000.00 6.25 NORWEST BANK CD 31-Oct-97 31-Oct-02 1,418,463.00 6.49 UNION PLANTERS BANK CD 31-Oct-97 1-Jul-03 250,000.00 6.50 UNION PLANTERS BANK CD 13-Ju1-98 11 -Jul-03 3,511,400.00 5.92 TOTAL $97,928,681.40 Page 2 CITY OF IOWA CITY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 9~30~99 84.589,093.03 INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INTEREST INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE RATE PURCHASES 9/30/99 TO 12/31/99 FIRSTAR BANK CD 10/8/99 6~27~00 5.73 1,200,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 10/8/99 6~30~00 5.73 1,800,000.00 IOWA STATE BANK CD 10/12/99 7128100 5.73 1,000,000.00 IOWA STATE BANK CD 10/12/99 1/2/01 5.83 1,200,000.00 HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 10/12/99 7/14/00 5.75 2,200,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 10/12/99 8/10/00 5.75 1,000,000.00 NORWEST BANK CD 11/1/99 11/30/99 5.49 1,017,000.00 NORWEST BANK CD 11/5/99 12/1/99 5.51 855,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/5/99 12/1/99 5.75 600,000.00 IOWA STATE BANK CD 11/12/99 611100 5.75 1,200,000.00 IOWA STATE BANK CD 11/12/99 8/15/00 5.76 1.200,000.00 IOWA STATE BANK CD 11/12/99 8~25~00 5.77 1,000,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 9/1/00 5.80 1,200,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 9~8~00 5.80 1,000.000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 9/15/00 5.83 1,200.000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 9~22~00 5.83 1.000.000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 10/2/00 5.83 1,200,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 10/6/00 5.83 1,000,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 10/16/00 5.83 1,200,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/15/99 10/20100 5.83 1,000,000.00 BRENTON BANK CD 11/15/99 11/1/00 5.85 1,200,000.00 BRENTON BANK CD 11/15~99 11/3/00 5.85 1,000,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 11/30/99 1/3/00 6.00 670,000.00 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMM CU CD 11/30/99 11/15~00 6.00 1,200,000.00 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMM CU CD 11/30/99 12/1/00 6.10 2,200,000.00 NORWEST BANK SAVINGS 12/1/99 N/A VARIABLE 1,300,000.00 BRENTON BANK CD 12/10/99 11/17/00 6.05 1,600,000.00 HAWKEYE STATE BANK FLEX CD 12/14/99 3/29/01 5.95 1,650,000.00 FIRSTAR BANK CD 12/14/99 1/13/00 6.05 10,250,000.00 IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT IPAIT 12/14/99 N/A VARIABLE 1,100,000.00 TRUST TOTAL PURCHASES 45,242,000.00 REDEMPTIONS 9~30~99 TO 12/31/99 NORWEST BANK CD 11112198 10/1/99 5.11 (1,000,000.00) MERCANTILE BANK CD 10/23/98 10/8/99 4.95 (900,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 11/12/98 10/15/99 5.11 (1,000,000.00) NORWEST BANK (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) SAVINGS 6~30~95 NIA(10115199) VARIABLE 1,000.000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 11/12/98 10/22/99 5.11 (900,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 11/1/99 1,000.000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 11/1/99 1,017,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 11/5/99 (900,000.00) UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMM CU CD 11/15/99 1,000,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 11/15/99 9,950,000.00) IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT (900,000.00) TRUST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 4/6/98 N/A(11/29/99) 5.72 (773,964.27) IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 3/31/99 NIA(11129199) 5.11 1,670,788.95) IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 5/21/99 NIA(11129199) 5.01 1,318,658.41) NORWEST BANK CD 11/30/99 1,017,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/1/99 4.94 1,000,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/1/99 5.51 (855,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/1199 VARIABLE (300.000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/3/99 4.91 (900,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/15/99 4.96 (1,000,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/17/99 4.96 (1,000,000.00) NORWEST BANK CD 12/30/99 5.01 (1,000,000.00) HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 12/31/99 5.25 (700,000.00) MERCANTILE BANK CD 12/31/99 5.80 (800,000.00) TOTAL REDEMPTIONS (31,902,411.63) INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 12/31/99 97,928,681.40 Russell H. Bennett 6059 Otter Creek Road SW Lone Tree, Iowa 52755 12/14/99 Lynn Rose, Chair and members of the Iowa City Riverfrom and Natural Areas Commission Effective 12/15/99 1 am submitting this letter as notice of my resignation from the City Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission. It is my understanding that membership is not appropriate if a commissioner actively conducts business with the Iowa City government or its Departments while serving. As I have discussed with you in the recent past, I have been working as a consultant and as such have been involved in several projects on behalf of the City Parks and Recreation Department. These consultations have resulted in payment of fees for my services and I feel it may imply some possible conflicts of interest if I continue my tenure. I would like to thank the members and staff involved with the Commission for allowing me to serve with them. It has been a rewarding and interesting experience for me and I will continue to do whatever I can to assist you in meeting your goals. I have enjoyed the friendship I found at our meetings and fell that the Commission will continue to provide a valuable service to our City. Thank you again for allowing me to serve with you. Russ Bennett 03-02-00 IP16 Iowa DOT surplus property Airport construdion in 2000 the Iowa Department of Transporta- A~other construction season will soon be upon us! Aviators should be on the lion offers equipment such as snow lookout for such things as closed runway crosses, temporarily displaced plows, mowers, and tractors for thresholds with shorter runway lengths, and construction personnel and equip- sale to all local government organizations. ment on or near runways and taxiways. Airport authorities, commissions, etc. are The following is a partial list of construction projects scheduled for the year 2000. invited to call or write Mike Holl to Remember to check NOTAMs for information on construction or maintenance activities receive a bid number. taking place at specific airports. Mike Holl Atlantic Municipal Apron and taxiway rehabilitation Iowa Depttrtntent o./' Tran,sTmrtati~m Boone Municipal Runway threshold displacement 800 Lincoln Wax' Ames, lowa 50010 Cresco Municipal Runway construction Phone: 515-239-1576 Decorah Municipal Runway, taxiway and apron rehabilitation or visit the web site tit.' Des Moines International Runway 5/23 extension www. dot. state. ia.us/dotauct. htm Dubuque Regional Runway 18/36 extension Dates for the Iowa DOT auctions in Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids) Runway 13/31 extension the year 2000: Humboldt Municipal Runway rehabilitation April 22 Small Equipment May 27 Large Equipment, Independence Municipal Runway rehabilitation and drainage installation Vehicles Iowa Falls Municipal Runway rehabilitation August 19 Large Equipment, Jefferson Municipal Runway extension and rehabilitation Vehicles Mason City Municipal Wind indicator installation September 30 Small Equipment Monticello Municipal Runway, taxiway and apron construction November 4 Large Equipment, Mt. Pleasant Municipal Runway rehabilitation Vehicles Items may be purchased by munici- Muscatine Municipal Turnaround construction runway ! 2/30 palities before an auction if it has not yet Sheldon Municipal Runway rehabilitation been listed for an auction. Sioux Center Municipal Lighting improvements Iowa City to hostFLY IOWA 2001 -.,_,-..,,.-, the Iowa Aviafio~ Promotion Group imcrm~diam fiz~l stop for the Chicago-m- Th~ prc~m terminal has ~clcdcd Iowa City as th~ ~itc Omaha airmail rom~. The Iowa City consh-ucmd in 1951 with assistance ~rom ~or th~ FLY IOWA 2001 statewide Chamber o~ Commerc~ ]cased ~ acres o~ ~he Civil Aeronautics Administration. fly-in and ariadon ~air. A stron~ comin- ~round to accommodate th~ airmail The structure provided terminal buildin~ ~cn[ o~ community leaders presented a activjb/. spac~ for that period oI' fim~ the commu- convincin~ argument to th~ iAPG board Public own~rship was csmblish~d in nit), was ~crvcd by ccrdfica~cd comm~r- or direcmr~ that Iowa Cib/, as the host o~ 1929 after the cib, of Iowa Cib, supported cia| air service. the fir~ FLY IOWA in 199~, would be a bond issue ~o purchase and develop a Scheduled passenger ~crvicc was the bc~t place ~o celebrate the 10~h municipal airport. The original ~-acr~ provided by United Airlines from ]9~0 anniversary of ~hc cv~m. As |owa Cit~ tract was included in th~ first public 19~9. O~ark Airlines provided service Airport Commission Chairman Rick acquisition of 192 acres or land. when Unkcd flights terminated, with Nascari and Vice-Chairman ~ark The importance of ~hc Iowa Cib' O~ark pmvidin~ scrvic~ Erom ] 9~9 to Anderson sm~cd in the cover left. or for ~unicjpal Airport increased in the 1940s. ]972. their proposal "Wha~ b~t~er place m ~mn F, xccpt ~or a ~cw !a[~r c×[cnsions, th~ The Iowa City Mumcipa] Airport has, a new millennium o~ aviation ~han a~ [h~ runways currently m us~ at th~ ajrport throughout its history, served ~tatc's oldest airport in its original w~rc constructed in ]940 and ]941. Th~ aviation. Today, it ~s on~ o~ th~ most location." airport was used Eor a civilian Nava! acdvc ~enera] aviation airports in Iowa. The Iowa City Nu~icipa] Airport has Pmtli~h~ School [rom 1959 m ]944. The had a lon~ history at th~ prcs~m airport Iowa City Airport Commission, which js site. The first acfivib, was recorded in msponsib]~ ~or airport operations, was 19l~ when pjlot~ used the si~c as a cstablish~d b~ th~ Iowa City City Council landing strip. Two years later the site was in the 1940s. chosen by the U.S. Postal Service as an IOWA AVIATION BULLETIN · SPRING 2000 ~ 9 ~ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: February 29, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk RE: Spring Break I will be out of town on Monday, March 13 through Wednesday, March 15. Deputy City Clerk Sue Walsh be will be available. I'll be back in the office on Thursday, March 16. March 3, 2000 Media Release CITY OF I0 WA CITY Re: Council Members to Attend Annual National League of Cities Conference Iowa City City Council Members Dee Vanderhoef, Ross Wilburn and Steve Kanner will be attending the National League of Cities' (NLC) "Annual Congressional Conference." The Conference takes place in Washington, D.C. from March 9 - March 14. The Conference is an opportunity for League Members to attend a variety of workshops, plenary and policy sessions. Council Members will be helping to shape the NLC's national agenda and also bringing Iowa City concerns directly to our congressional leaders in Washington. Council Member Vanderhoef, who has a leadership role on the League of Cities, says "Being an Iowa representative to the National Municipal Policy Committee on Transportation Infrastructure & Services allows me an opportunity to offer ideas, experiences and opinions as well as vote on policy issues and positions impodant to cities." As a previous member of the National Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Vanderhoef will also attend that policy committee meeting as an observer. -Vanderhoef added that the City of Iowa City is one of fourteen cities across the nation to be part of a new National League of Cities initiative and project called "The Future of Policy Finance", carried out through the National Center for Research and Program Development. She stated that "By representing small cities, I hope to focus attention on cities' needs for funding for state and national initiatives for projects such as clean air, stormwater management, and clean water." New Council Member Kanner, also attending his first conference, looks forward to attending workshops he signed up for and attending the "Roundtable Discussions" on Capitol Hill. Kanner states, "Attending the 'Duilding a Community-Based Government' workshop will allow me to bring back to iowa City concrete ideas on how our local government can work constructively and collaboratively with citizens and community-based organizations to achieve better results." In regards to national issues, "1 also plan on meeting with some of our city's congressional delegation and talk about the need for Congress to make a level playing field nationwide for garbage landfill disposal. It is crucial that Iowa City and other cities be able to retain our high environmental standards." The National League of Cities, sponsor of the conference, is the oldest and largest public interest group working at the national level on behalf of America's cities and towns. Iowa City is a member of the League. Interviews with the three Council Members attending the conference may be arranged before, or after the conference. Please call the Council Members directly: Vanderhoef, 351-6872; Wilburn, 358-6378; and Kanner, 338-8865. Kanner will be staying at the Doyle Washington Hotel (1900 Connecticut Ave.) and can be reached at telephone number (202)483-6000. 410 ~e,~kJ~ICrd°~VASHINGTON STREET , IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 3:56-5009 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 3, 2000 ~,, To: Steve Atkins From: Brad Neumann''~ Re: Curbside recycling changes for April In June of 1998, the City Council a'pproved a plan that would increase the amount of recyclables being collected in the City's curbside recycling program. The plan included the purchase of larger recycling trucks capable of collecting additional items including mixed paper and magazines. In past studies we have conducted, we discovered that paper and cardboard products make up over half of the residential waste stream. Mixed paper and magazines alone make up 13% of the residential waste stream. Unfortunately, in order to make room on the truck to collect these two items we had to eliminate glass from the curbside collection program. Glass makes up less than 2% of the residential waste stream and is an item that can be hard to manage. We will continue to collect corrugated cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, metal cans, and newsprint at the curb. The changes in the curbside recycling program were to be implemented in the Fall of 1999 but due to delays in receiving our three new recycling trucks (the waiting period for a new recycling truck is about one year) the program changes will be implemented in April. To promote the program changes, flyers will be inserted in the City's April utility bill, the monthly Insights section of the Community News/Advertiser, the Iowa City Gazette, and the Press Citizen. We will also place the flyer in recycling bins at the curb a week before the program changes begin and periodically during the first few months of the new program. Since we will no longer be collecting glass at the curb and we will be expanding the number of items that we collect at the curb, staff is looking into ways to improve the drop site recycling program so it will better compliment the curbside collection program. Currently, we collect clear glass at our North Dodge Hy-Vee drop site and at City Carton Company. The drop site at City Carton also accepts brown and green glass. The clear glass we collect at our Hy-Vee location, unfortunately, is usually contaminated and must be landfilled. The contamination occurs when brown or green glass is mixed (broken) with the clear glass. City Carton will not accept mixed glass and neither will their market outlet. With these problems in mind, staff has been looking into purchasing roll-off type containers to replace the current white recycling sheds that we currently use at our recycling drop sites. These roll-off containers are large single boxes that can be divided into many smaller collection units and serviced Wlth-al~pecial truck. Each bin can be labeled with specific instructions to help avoid contamination problems. These containers would be cleaner, easier to maintain, and would be more efficient to collect. We would like to place more of these containers throughout the city and expand these sites to accept the same items we collect at the curb as well as brown and green glass. The landfill will also have a recycling drop site this fall when the household hazardous waste collection facility is completed. cc: Jeff Davidson Bud Stockman Rodney Walls Dave Elias LsVnern~ba3-2.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM' Date: March 8, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Budget Work Session, February 8, 2000, 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Herting, Mansfield, Davidson, Fosse, Schmadeke, Trueblood, Franklin, Karr. Tapes: 0021, Side 2; 00-22, Both Sides. BUDGET DISCUSSION The City Manager distributed a memo "Airport Debt" and a copy of the new City newsletter; and presented information on housing numbers as it relates to the City's certificate and voucher program. Atkins reported that the City's housing inspection program for apartments inspects apartments every 2 years, while apartments in the housing assistance program are inspected every year. The City Manager reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan 2000-2004 and provided an overhead showing a 10% increase in water rates in August 2000; 5% increase in sewer rates in August 2001; no changes in rates for residential refuse or landfill fees; and a $1.80 monthly per utility customer fee. The City Manager provided a handout showing: · Capital Projects Which Open Areas For Development Funded and Unfunded · Capital Projects Which Support the Economic Development Strategy Funded and Unfunded The City Manager reviewed the Capital Improvement Projects previously approved and the projects moved up or added on the following flip chart: (Flip Chart #1) Mormon Trek $11,400,000 Scott Park Sewer 450,000 Amusement Rides 150,000 City Park Trail 75,000 Miller-Orchard Park 150,000 Airport Commerce Park 1,800,000 Cemetery 50,000 Economic Development 2,000,000 Capital Outlay 500,000 Near South Side Transportation Center 12,000,000 Budget Work Session Minutes February 8, 2000 Page 2 Postponed Iowa River Dam $1,255,000 Bento n-Orchard/Oaknoll 2,500,000 Leisure Pool 4,600,000 Willow Creek Trail 1,635,000 Iowa River Trail 1,200,000 Staff continued reviewing the CIP portion of the budget: *Police Second Floor Design *Peninsula Park - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood; City Engr. Fosse; PCD Dir. Franklin; PW Dir. Schmadeke Skateboard Park- Parks & rec. Dir. Trueblood *Water Works Park - PCD Dir. Franklin; PW Dir. Schmadeke GIS Computer Package - City Engr. Fosse Open Space Land Acquisition - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood; Budget Analyst Mansfield Parkland Development - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood; Budget Analyst Mansfield Mercer Park Ball Field - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Tennis Court Lighting - Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Sturgis Ferry Park- Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood Hunter's Run Park Development- Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood First Avenue Extended AND Capt. Irish Parkway - PCD Dir. Franklin; Trans. Planner Davidson; PW Dir. Schmadeke (4/3 to build) Park Road Bridge Approach - City Engr. Fosse Southside Parking Ramp - Trans. Planner Davidson Entrance to City/Beautification Brick Streets - City Engr. Fosse Traffic Calming - Trans. Planner Davidson Fiber Optice - Finance Dir. O'Malley Economic Development Strategy Mormon Trek Expansion Iowa Avenue Streetscape - (Vanderhoef left room) City Engr. Fosse *Englert - (Vanderhoef returned) *Library (*items were placed on second flip chart and discussed later in the meeting) After further discussion a flip chart was prepared as follows: (Flip Chart #2) Police Second Floor No changes Peninsula Park minus $100,000, add 03 Water Works Park to 02 Englert add $200,000 to 01 Library add $15,000,000 to 02 -$350,000 +$200,000 Englert Budget Work Session Minutes February 8, 2000 Page 3 ; .- After discussion the following budget adjustment were made to the budget: Arts Iowa City No changes Downtown Assn. Holiday Light Reduce to $500 Jaycees Fireworks $7500 Crime Prevention Req. more information Arts Festival No changes Friday Night Concert Series No changes Disability Awareness Day $258 Heritage Trees No request submitted JC Historical Museum $4635 Jazz Fest No changes Senior Center Walkway Not funded Meeting adjourned 9:50 p.m. clen~min/O~-O~.OOws.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: March 6, 2000 To: Mayor and City Council From: Madan K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Budget Work Session, February 7, 2000, 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Herting, Mansfield, Schoon, O'Neil, Trueblood, Franklin, Walsh, Karr. Tapes: 00-20, Both Sides; 00-21, Side 1. BUDGET DISCUSSION The City Manager distributed the following information: · Budget Review Activities · Budget Review Schedule · February 7 Schedule · Budget Decisions To Be Made ENTERPRISE FUNDS The City Manager and staff reviewed the following: Refuse Collection (page 90) Land fill (page 91 ) Airport (page 93) Assisted Housing (page 115) Cable TV/Broadband Telecommunications (page 94) - Asst. City Mgr. Helling Wastewater (page 83) Storm Water (page 90) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY City Mgr. Atkins presented information. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with the plan outlined by the City Manager and requested the item be set for an upcoming Council work session to appoint the Committee. Budget Work Session February 7, 2000 Page 2 PARK & RECREATION MASTER PLAN City Mgr. Atkins and Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood presented information. Council agreed to schedule a joint meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss comprehensive plan development and development of newly acquired land. SCHEDULE February 8 - Continue with Capital Improvement Projects (CIP's) Non-operational requests Human Services recommendations February 14 - Conference Board 6:00 p.m. Zoning items 6: 15 Agenda items Library Board Recreation fees Hickory Hill Park dedication/designation Televised work sessions Valuation of public land Legislative Committee HCDC/Hawkeye Court Meeting adjoumed 5:00 p.m.