HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-04 Info Packet of 3/30CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
March 30, 2000
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APRIL 3 WORK SESSION ITEMS
Memorandum from City Clerk: Summer Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from Mayor: Travel Reminder
Memorandum from Mayor: Request for Supplies
Email from Council Member Wilburn: Tobacco
Letter from Lt. Governor Sally Pederson to Planning and
Director: CDBG Program
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
Memorandum from City Manager: Goal Setting
Memorandum from City Manager: Stormwater Quality Management Regulations
Memorandum from City Manager: Music - Farmer's Market
Memorandum from City Manager: Use of City Buildings
Memorandum from City Manager to Economic Development Committee: First Meeting
Memorandum from Central Services Administrator to City Manager: Office Supplies -
Inventory Control
Email from City Manager to Legislators: Proposed Property Tax Legislation
Letter from Genevieve Taylor to City Manager: Senior Center
Memorandum from City Clerk: February 14 Council Work Session
Memorandum from City Clerk: March 1 Special Council Work Session
Memorandum from City Clerk: Agenda Items for April 26
Memorandum from Airport Manager to Associate Planner Yapp: Cellular
Communication Towers
Letter from Theresa Kopatich to Steve Nasby: Successful Living
Media Release: Downtown Spring Clean-Up
Email from Carol Sweeting: Public Works Award
Invitation: March 31 Open House and Farewell Reception
Minutes: February 24 East Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium
[Vanderhoef]
Minutes: February 24 East Central Iowa Council of Governments [Vanderhoef]
ECICOG Update- March/April 2000 [Vanderhoef]
The Eco-house [Vanderhoef]
Community Development
Information Packet
March 30, 2000
page 2
1999 Year End R~port Police Department
Agenda for Economic Development Committee meeting on 4/12.
Letter from City Manager to Press-Citizen regarding Irving Weber day.
Proposed action steps from Selected Bar Owners.
Memo from City Manager regarding procurement policies.
Memo from City Manager regarding "Paint the Town"
Memo from Customer Service Manager regarding collection of water service fee through
property tax lien procedures.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: March 28, 2000
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Summer Schedule
The Mayor asks that you bring your calendars to the April 3 work session to discuss a
summer schedule.
Traditionally Council has made some changes in the schedule due to absences, holidays,
etc. In the past some Councils have opted to change only one month at a time, while
others have made adjustments in the June through early September schedule at one time.
Please note that July 4 falls on a formal meeting Tuesday this year and Labor day falls on
September 4, which is a scheduled work session.
Staff is generally able to work with any meeting adjustments given ample notice.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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TO:
FROM:
RE:
March 29, 2000
City Council
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Travel Reminder
All out-town travel should be coordinated with the City Clerk. This will allow proper
documentation to be kept for audit purposes. Reimbursement will be made for mileage,
per diem meal costs, etc. based on City's travel policy. Copies of this policy are available
from the City Clerk. All out-of-town travel should be authorized BEFORE the travel
occurs.
Reimbursement for use of private vehicles (.32 a mile) is available but documentation of
the meeting is required. Mileage is reported prior to departure and upon return.
In town use of City vehicles should be kept to a minimum to allow the vehicles to be
available for City staff to do their jobs. Again arrangements should be handled through
the Clerk's office. A minimum of three days notice is requested.
Cc:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 29, 2000
TO: City Council
FROM:
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Requests for Supplies
The City has initiated an internet pilot program with Office Depot for office supplies
starting March 27th. Six divisions are presently involved in the one month pilot, and if
successful, approximately 40 other City divisions will be ordering utilizing the internet.
Bulk items such as stationary and envelopes will continue to be stocked in-house.
Central Services still has an inventory of office supplies and City employees will be
stocking up on supplies as they start to deplete. City Councilors should continue to work
with City Clerk Marian Karr on ordering all supplies.
Due to a large number of requests for items not typically stocked by the City, Council
needs to decide how to handle requests for these items by individual Council Members.
It appears to me there are two options:
1. Establish a policy that all requests must be directed to and approved by a majority of
Council.
2. Establish a policy that all requests must be directed to and approved by the Mayor.
After discussing this matter with City staff it is my recommendation that the second
option be implemented. I would appreciate your concurrence at our work session on
April 3rd.
Cc:
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject;
Eleanor M. Dilkes
Monday, March 27, 2000 8:34 AM
Marian Karr
FW: local control over sales of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to minors?
Eleanor M. Dilkes
City Attorney
410 East Washington Street; Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5030
eleanor_dilkes@iowaocity.org
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..... Original Message .....
From: Ross Wilburn
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2000 1:17 PM
To: Ernie Lehman; Mike O'Donnell; Dee Vanderhoef; Irvin Pfab; Connie Champion
Cc: Steve Arkins; Eleanor M. Dilkes
Subject: local control over sales of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to minors?
Dear Colleagues,
By now you are aware of the Supreme Court's ruling (5 to 4) that the Food & Drug Administration does not have authority
from Congress to regulate tobacco products. In our packets this week, we saw the fax from the Iowa Department of Public
Health with a notice to stop enforcement efforts. I am checking with you all to see if there is interest in creating local
authority (ordinance) to monitor access to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (to children and adolescents).
In her majority opinion, Justice O'Connor wrote,"Congress has chosen to create a 'distinct regulatory scheme' focusing on
labeling and advertising of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco." "...an administrative agency's power to regulate in the
public interest must always be grounded in a valid grant of authority from Congress." There is movement (according to the
press) by some members in Congress to start passing restrictions to give the FDA the authority. I am concerned about
waiting to find out from Congress to see if they will make this happen. I think it is crucial for local law enforcement to be
able to do checks/sting operations to keep convenient stores, etc. from selling tobacco products to minors.
Justice O'Connor also said,"By no means do we (the majority) question the seriousness of the problem that the FDA has
sought to address.""The agency has amply demonstrated that tobacco use, particularly among children and adolescents,
poses perhaps the single most significant threat to public health in the United States." With what I've read about this
decision, the court was simply saying Congress has not provided the authority under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of
1938.
I realize that most of you smoke. I hope you would agree of the importance in keeping the decision to smoke (or at least
access to tobacco) as an adult decision. Given how long it can take legislation to pass in Congress, I would be interested
in looking at establishing local authority to control access to tobacco by minors. It is interesting that the Food and Drug
Administration still maintains regulatory control over nicotine patches, gum, inhalers, and other nicotine delivery systems.
Anyone else have interest in establishing local control over sales of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to minors?
Ross
THOMAS J. VILSACK
GOVERNOR ,
Karin Franklin, Director
OFFICE OF THE (
;OVERNOR
STATE CAPITOL
DES MOINES, IOWA 50319
515 281-5211
FAX 515-28 I -66 I I
March 24, 2000
Department of Planning and Community Development
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
SALLY J. PEDERSON
LT. GOVERNOR
2 9 2000
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Dear Ms. Franklin:
Please accept this as a letter of support for the application submitted by the Institute
for Social and Economic Development for $30,000 in funding under the City's Community
Development Block Grant Program. CDBG funding will enable ISED to continue its
award-winning work in helping low-income people in Iowa City start or expand small
businesses. The project this year will also feature a new component focused on helping to
start, expand and strengthen home-based and commercial day care providers.
Through on-going support from the city, ISED has been able to demonstrate an
impressive track record in helping to start both retail and home-based businesses. Last
year, I had the pleasure of accompanying ISED executives to the White House to receive
the Presidential Award in Excellence in Microenterprise Development from President
Clinton. It is clear that the Iowa City also appreciates ISED, as it received the city's
Community Development Award last year. Iowa City is to be commended for reaching
out to help bring more Iowans into the mainstream economy.
Thank you again for your on-going support of ISED and its role in building a
stronger and more inclusive economic base in Iowa. If I can be of further assistance,
please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
.----)
Sally J. Pederson
cc: Mayor Earnest Lehman
Steven Nasby, CDBG Coordinator
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 29, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Pending Development Issues
An application from Sue Travis requesting a vacation of the alley between 405 South
Summit and 338 South Governor Streets.
An application from Village Partners for the vacation of a portion of North Jamie Lane.
An application submitted by Randy J. Tinker, Quiktrip Corporation, requesting variances
and a special exception to allow the enlargement and alteration of an existing
nonconforming use, an auto and truck-oriented use, for property located in the Central
Business Support (CB-5) zone at 323 E. Burlington Street.
An application submitted by All Nations Baptist Church to amend the November 3, 1999
Board decision by approving a special exception to modify the setback requirement from
Highway 218 for a fellowship and education addition to the main church building, in the
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone at 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard.
An application submitted by Glasgow Williams Real Estate Co. for a preliminary plat of
Village Green South Part 6, a 8.69 acre, 35 lot planned development and a rezoning
from Planned Development Housing (PDH-5) to Planned Development Housing (PDH-5)
for property located a Wintergreen Drive, West of South Jamie Lane.
An application submitted by Washington Park Partners for a preliminary plat of
Washington Park Addition part 11, a 10. 1 acre, 8-lot subdivision a rezoning from overlay
Planned Development Housing (OPDH-8) to Low Density single Family Residential (RS-
5) zone for 2.01 acres of property north of Washington Street and east of Green
Mountain Drive.
A City-initiated application for a preliminary plat of North Airport Development, a 57.1
acre, 17-1ot commercial subdivision with three outlots, a preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan and a rezoning of 54 acres from Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-
1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Public/Intensive Commercial (OSA-P/CI-1) and
approximately three acres from Community Commercial (CC-22) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay-Public (OSA-P) for property located in the north part of the airport property,
west of Riverside Drive. (melody)
An application submitted by Walden Wood Associates II, L.L.P. for an amended
preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Walden Hills, Lot 52, a 4.89 acre, 31-
unit Residential Development plan for property located in the Sensitive Areas Overlay
(OSA-8) zone on the west side of Shannon Drive, south of Willow Creek.
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City of Iowa City-!
MEMORANDUM
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Date: March 28, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Goal Setting
At your most recent work session, you indicated an interest in discussing a Council goal-setting
session. As you think about this and the time commitment involved, I would like to bring to your
attention several factors which I believe are relevant to setting up such a session.
First of all, I believe you must plan to set aside sufficient time to devote to discussion of the
many issues which could likely develop from a goal-setting session. I can envision an all-day
session (8 hours).
Secondly, if you wish to have an outside facilitator help conduct the meeting, you should choose
to proceed rather quickly because the more high profile facilitators are often booked months in
advance. We have in the past used another staff member and/or have me conduct the session.
If you are considering the use of an individual outside our organization, you need to plan to
make this one of your first decisions, and remember there will be a cost involved.
Thirdly, I would suggest we select a location outside of the Civic Center. While this is an open
meeting, I believe conducting the session at an area hotel and/or other conference facility
provides for some comfort in the process of your discussions as well as "keeps us away" from
the day-to-day activities that can intrude upon the process.
Foudhly, I believe there are two very distinct options for a goal-setting process. The first is the
more traditional approach, that is the identification of projects, programs, and policies which are
of interest to you and have some specific time frame you may desire. Usually the time frame is
two to four years. Under this approach, each of you would identify, discuss and hopefully
establish priorities on a collective basis as they relate to policies and programs you would like to
see pursued in the upcoming years. You may also expand on this approach to include values
and visions. Again, the more traditional approach allows each Council Member to work through
his/her list of issues and concerns with other members of the Council.
A second goal setting strategy is the question of how you as a City Council process work and
interact with each other. This would involve identification of specific Council Member
expectations as to how the Council as a body conducts its policy deliberation and governance
responsibilities. How you conduct yourselves collectively and arrive at goals and establish
direction for the City staff is a means of expressing community leadership.
I will place this matter on your upcoming work session agenda.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
March 28, 2000
City Council
City Manager
Stormwater Quality Management Regulations
You may recall I wrote Congressman-Jim Leach concerning Stormwater Management
Regulations and the significant cost that will be incurred by the City to fulfill these new federal
regulations. Specifically I raised the issue of the Unfunded Mandates Act. This is federal
legislation that has a basic premise of if the federal government initiates a new regulation and
that regulation is of such financial consequence to cause a financial burden to the local
governments responsible for administration of that regulation, federal government would provide
funding.
The Congressman provided me with a copy of the Federal Register which addressed the issue
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and a review by the Environmental Protection Agency for
its applicability to stormwater quality management for local governments. The EPA "has
determined that this rule (stormwater management regulations) contains no regulatory
requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments." This has the effect
of saying we will not be receiving any type of federal financial assistance.
The discussion in the Federal Register does indicate some interesting statements/conclusions.
For example, they have contacted "representatives of industry" in order to determine their
concerns about this legislation. Quoting from the Federal Register, "discussions with
representatives within the construction industry indicate that construction costs will likely be
passed onto buyers and thus not seriously affecting the housing industry directly". The EPA
appears to state that if stormwater management has a direct effect (which it will) on the cost of
housing, these costs will be passed on to buyers.
The discussions of the rule also indicates that the current regulations are the "least costly
option". On a national scale it is estimated that we as a nation will spend $850 million to $1
billion annually on the cost of the new rules. Most of these new costs will substantially be
directed to local units of government.
cc: Department Directors
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
City Manager
March 29, 2000
Music - Farmer's Market
Representatives of our Department of Parks and Recreation, Joyce
Carroll and Marilyn Kriz, have arranged for a co-sponsorship with
the University of Iowa Community Credit Union for what we have
called Market Music and Taste of Market musical events. The
Credit Union will provide funding for the Wednesday music
performances.
This will result in a savings of approximately $1,800 to the City.
Joyce and Marilyn are to be congratulated for their efforts and
initiative.
cc: Terry Trueblood
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FRO M:
DATE:
RE:
Department Directors
City Manager
March 28, 2000
Use of City Buildings
REVISED
I have received a number of inquiries regarding seeking signatures on petitions;
distribution of flyers/leafiets; and other related solicitations in City buildings.
The policy has been, and continues to be, the primary purpose for our City
employees is their performance of their work responsibilities to the public. Although
city buildings are public buildings, employees should not be disturbed at their work
place. Therefore, individuals acquiring signatures and other solicitation should be
limited to the public areas, and not the work places/offices. In the case of the Civic
Center the foyer area would be acceptable.
Individuals cannot place tables, chairs, or other objects that could constrain public
access to this area. The public area, such as foyers, etc. are the means of
egress/ingress to the building and must remain reasonably free of any obstruction. It
is expected those conducting such solicitation will conduct themselves in a
courteous fashion and without the disruption to the flow of traffic into and out of
the building.
This policy relates to all City buildings unless applicable policies have been
developed and approved by the City Attorney's office in outlying buildings.
Please share this policy with appropriate staff within your departments.
cc: City Council
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FRO M:
DATE:
RE:
Economic Development Committee
D. Vanderhoef)
City Manager
March 29, 2000
First Meeting
(E. Lehman, R. Wilburn,
We have scheduled the first Committee meeting for Wednesday, April 12
at 3:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Office. I would expect the meeting
to last approximately 1¼ hours. An agenda will follow.
CC:
Karin Franklin
David Schoon
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Manager
Mary Niichel
Central Services Administrator
March 30, 2000
Office Supplies - Inventory Control
The Office Depot/office supply internet pilot program began on Monday, March 27.
Six City divisions are presently involved in the pilot program. If the pilot program is
successful, our other divisions will be added to the ordering system.
The new procedure for ordering office supplies via the internet will be very
advantageous for all divisions. Office Depot has designed an ordering site tailored
to the City's needs. This new system will allow each division to order its office
supplies directly through the internet system without having to pick up office
supplies at the Central Services Division. Each end user will also be informed of the
location of his or her order once an order has been placed as the site will specify
whether the order has been filled, is on the truck, or has been delivered,
The Central Services Division will also benefit from this new ordering procedure.
This new ordering system will decrease the administrative effort of the Central
Services' Clerk significantly. Although the Central Services' Clerk will still place
orders for special items, each division will have the ability to order its own general
office supplies. Another advantage is the amount of space that will be saved due
to the implementation of this program. Since the general office supplies inventory
will no longer be kept in the Central Services Division, this additional space will be
allocated more efficiently.
We believe t administrative effort and the efficiency of the new office supply
ordering system will definitely be a benefit to all divisions involved.
Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Steve Atkins
Monday, March 27, 2000 4:21 PM
'joe_bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us'; 'robert._dvorsky@legis.state.ia.us';
'minnette_doderer@legis.state.ia.us'; 'mary_mascher@legis.state.ia.us';
'richard_myers@legis. state. ia. us'
*City Council
Proposed Property Tax Legislation - House File 2544
We have completed the worksheet from the State Legislative Fiscal Bureau in order to calculate the impact of
this legislation. The result is the City's General Fund would have a first-year loss of $528,000 in property tax
revenue compared to what is now budgeted. This legislation appears to substantially do away with the benefit
from revaluation of assessed values. Additionally as the Iowa League of Cities has noted, deducting the utility
tax and the M&E credit has the effect of doubling the loss of these revenues.
On the surface, House File 2544 is of no substantial benefit, does not simplify the tax calculation and, in fact,
punishes the Iowa City local government by a reduction in available tax revenue. Please note that in reviewing
the Fiscal Bureau form it required 26 calculations in order to arrive at available property tax revenue. It is
difficult enough to explain to the public property tax bills under the current law; this will simply exacerbate that
situation further.
Thank you for your attention.
Steve Atkins, City Manager
City of Iowa City
cc: City Council
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Stephen Atkins
Following is a copy of the
letter I sent to the Iowa
City Gazette and the Iowa
City Press Citizen.
Genevieve Taylor
4354 Treefarm Lane N.E.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
354-1490
March 23, 2000
Dear Sir:
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center is a real asset
as well as a resource for the community. The people of Iowa City
and Johnson County should be proud of the facility that
is provided for their senior citizens.
Having convenient parking available will encourage more use of
the center by rural patrons as well as those with disabilities. I was
pleased to read in the March 21 issue of the Iowa City Gazette
that plans are going forward for a skywalk between the new ramp
and the Center. It is of major importance that there be a safe
and i support to seeing that this is
done.
Sincerely,
Genevieve Taylor
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
March 29, 2000
Mayor and City Council
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk
February 14, 2000 Council Work Session, 6:20 PM
Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Davidson, Schmadeke, Schoon, Craig, Trueblood,
Osborne, Eckholt, Nasby
Tapes: 00-24 Both Sides, 00-25 Both Sides, 00-26 Both Sides
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
(AFTER CONFERENCE BOARD MEETING)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented the following Planning and Zoning items:
PUBLIC HEARING 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.
Davidson distributed a Iocator map showing landmarks to better identify the area for
discussion; reviewed the memo from Associate Planner Rockwell on changes to
address concerns of Mr. Schuchert at the public hearing of February 1; and his memo
regarding the recommended alignment of the arterial street. Council agreed to discuss
specific wording/changes/research to be added to the plan at the public hearing
tomorrow night.
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY o 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. (Duck Creek Condo's/REZ99-0012) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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/REZ99-0015) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
Council Work Session Minutes
February 14, 2000
Page 2
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) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART
FIFTEEN, A 40.27 ACRE, TWO-LOT, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO
OUTLOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF COURT STREET. (SUB99-0020)
P&Z Commission Member Bovbjerg clarified that the lower left 6-plex on the overhead
being presented had been changed to a 4-plex.
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.
(Clark/REZ99-0013) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLT 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)
AGENDA ITEMS
1).
(ITEM #24. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.) City Mgr. Atkins noted the resolution and revised
comment distributed that evening on the bid opening and recommended award to Story
Construction.
2).
(ITEM #23. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON
FEBRUARY 8, 2000, FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER, PHASE
2, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 7 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT,
PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.) City Mgr. Atkins stated staff was recommending rejecting the bids and
rebidding the project minus the concrete work, driveways, etc. In response to Council,
the City Mgr. stated the rebidding would be for chip seal instead of concrete. PW
Director Schmadeke present for discussion.
3).
Council Member Champion raised questions on the process for Planning & Zoning
review of changes made after their consideration. The Mayor suggested she state her
concerns during discussion of that item (#6c Mercy Hospital) at the formal meeting the
next night.
Council Work Session Minutes
February 14, 2000
Page 3
JOINT MEETING WITH LIBRARY BOARD
Library Board Members Mark Martin, Linda Prybil, Jesse Singerman, Jim Swaim, Mary
McMurray, Shaner Magalhaes, Linda Dellsperger, and Lisa Parker present. Chuck Engberg and
Joe Huberty, Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, presented plans and specifications of the
proposed new Library utilizing Option 7 (westward ho-expanding the present building west to
the pedestrian mall). PCD Director Craig and Director of Development Eckholt present for
discussion. Council directed the Library Board to continue with plans and to come back to them
with the amount of money and the date for the bond referendum.
STAFF ACTION: Wait for Library recommendation and contact Bond Counsel. (Atkins)
LANDFILL GRANTS (1 P2 of 2/10 packet)
The City Manager noted the 14 projects outlined in the February 6th memo from JCCOG Solid
Waste Management Planner Neumann. Council agreed to proceed.
HCDC HAWKEYE COURT APARTMENT LETTER
Council discussed the request from HCDC Chair Jane Moraski (January) to write a letter to the
University of Iowa regarding their plans for Hawkeye Court. Council agreed to send a letter
expressing the concerns of both Council and HCDC for the future of the apartments and
affordable housing issues.
STAFF ACTION: Letter sent February 22. (Karr)
CEMETERY/HICKORY HILL PARK (January 11 CA memo)
In response to City Attorney Dilkes, a majority of Council agreed to dedicate 36 acres as
parkland.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare exact legal description, write resolution, and bring back to
Council. (Dilkes)
RECREATION FEES
(Item #21. Resolution Establishing a Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges)
Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood available for questions. Majority of Council agreed to
proceed as outlined.
SKATE BOARD LOCATION (1 P3 of 2/10 packet)
Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood and Commissioners Craig Gustaveson and James
Moxley outlined the recommendation for the location of the Skate Board Park at Terrill Mill Park.
Council directed staff to proceed with plans for the park to be at Terrill Mill Park.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution approving grant application for March 7th agenda.
(Trueblood)
Council Work Session Minutes
February 14, 2000
Page 4
SALE OF CiTY PROPERTY/RIGHT-OF-WAY-VALUATION
(1/12 memo Item #10, Item #11, Item #12)
City Attorney Dilkes recommended that a starting point for establishing a value is with the
assessed value of the neighboring property and then evaluate other facts unique to each
parcel. Council agreed to the City Attorney's recommendation for valuation; will defer item #10
(Flanagan & Rose) to enable staff to discuss the formula of valuation; and proceed with items
#11 and 12.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES (IP4 of 2/10 packet)
Council agreed to dissolve the Legislative Committee and retain the Student Senate Committee
as a information gathering committee only, reporting back to Council.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution dissolving Legislative Committee for Council action.
(E)ilkes)
TELEVISED WORK SESSIONS
Majority of the Council did not wish to pursue televising the work sessions at this time.
APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - Alan Ellis.
Civil Service Commission - Reappoint Michael Kennedy.
Historic Preservation Commission - appoint James Enloe, East College Green and Peter
Jochimsen, Woodlawn; Reappoint Michaelanne Widness - At Large, and Pamela Michaud,
College Green.
Human Rights Commission - Maureen Howe.
Telecommunications Commission - reappoint Elizabeth McKray and Cathy Weingeist
COUNCIL TIME
1).
City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes alerted Council to the addition of item #27b to the agenda,
a resolution terminating the agreement with Gene (Kroeger) L.L.C. for construction of a
building at the corner of Linn and Court Streets.
2).
Council Member Kanner reported on a discussion with the School Board President
regarding a Council and School Board joint meeting. Staff noted that a joint meeting
with other County entities is planned in March or April and staff was directed to
investigate starting that meeting 30-45 minutes earlier to allow Council and School
Board to meet first.
3).
Council Member Kanner stated he would be attending the CDBG meetings the next two
days, and wanted to make sure there would not be more than three Council people in
attendance. No one indicated attendance.
4).
Council Member Vanderhoef told the Council that she will be abstaining from the vote
the following evening on the Iowa Avenue Project due to a conflict of interest.
Adjourned 10:20
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
March 30, 2000
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Special Council Work Session, March 1, 2000, 6:00 PM, Senior Center
Council: Lehman, O'Donnell (left 7:00 PM), Vanderhoef, Kanner (arrived 6:30 PM),
Pfab (arrived 6:10 PM).
Staff: Franklin, Karr, Davidson, Nasby, Miklo, Yapp, Boothroy.
Tapes: 00-31, Both Sides; 00-32, Side 1.
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
PENINSULA DEVELOPER PRESENTATIONS
PCD Director Franklin introduced the following presenters:
1) Stamper & Associates
Terry Stamper
Peter Katz
Barry Kemper
Jim Tischler
Jeff Ferrell
2) Lander Group and Town Planning Collaborative
Michael Lander
Scott Hochstrasser
Adjourned 8:00 PM
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
March 29, 2000
City of Coralville City Council
City of North Liberty City Council
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa City School Board
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk
Agenda Items for April 26
The next joint meeting of the City Councils of Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty,
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the Iowa City School Board will be held at
4:00 p.m., April 26, in the Iowa City Civic Center Council Chambers, 410 East
Washington Street.
Please forward any agenda items to be no later than April 17. A complete agenda will be
available on April 20.
My phone number is 356-5041, fax 356-5009, and e-mail is Marian_Karr~.iowa-city.org.
Thanks for your cooperation.
IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Office Phone (319) 356-5045
Memorandum
To:
From:
Date:
John Yapp, Associate Planner
Ron O 'Neil, Airport Manager Q~ 0.
March 23, 2000
Cellular Communication Towers
I read your March 16, 2000, memo to the City Council summarizing some of the issues involved
with communication towers and antenna. This memo is just a reminder that Airport Zoning,
Section 14-8B-1 (A) prohibits the construction of any structure extending more than 150 feet
above the established Airport elevation, within a given distance of the Airport. This would
include communication towers and/or antenna on existing structures. Before construction of any
towers, an application should be made to the FAA for an air space study to make certain the
proposed towers not in violation and that they have the proper lighting. Application forms are
available at the Department of Housing and Inspection Services or at the Airport Manager's
office.
City Council
Airport Commission
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Karin Franklin, Planning Director
Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attomey
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
March 16, 2000
City Council
l.rt
Summary of Cellular Communication Tower Issues
There has been some interest in exploring whether Iowa City's regulations regarding the
placement and design of cellular communications towers is adequate. Specifically, there was
consideration of requiring co-location in industrial zones and of additional aesthetic
requirements. Since the Telecommunications Act of 1996, three towers between 150 and 200
feet tall have been constructed within City limits to serve cellular phone customers. In addition, a
number of cellular phone related antennae have been placed on the roofs of tall structures such
as the Sheraton hotel, the VA Hospital, and a grain mill. Cellular phone providers prefer to place
antennae on existing buildings or structures whenever possible due to the lower cost, easier
maintenance, and "invisibility" of the components. There are also a handful of towers in Johnson
County outside of City limits, the most recent of which was constructed east of Taft Avenue near
the Windsor Ridge neighborhood. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is federal legislation
that relaxed some federal restrictions on communications providers in an attempt to encourage
increased competition. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires that a municipality allow a
cellular communication company to provide service. A municipality may use zoning authority to
regulate the location of communications towers but not to the extent that zoning regulations
make it impossible to provide service to an area of the city.
Following the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the City Council amended the zoning code to
allow communications towers in public zones with special exception approval from the Board of
Adjustment. To place a tower in a public zone, the applicant would need to show it is not
possible to place the telecommunications equipment on an existing facility. If a new tower was
being built, it would need to be designed with capacity to allow co-location with other
communication facilities. Co-location is two or more wireless communication providers locating
on the same tower. Co-locating various communications components on one tower helps to
minimize the total number of towers in the area. Allowing communications towers in public
zones by special exception was to help meet the intent of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
by designating the public zone as being potentially appropriate for telecommunications facilities.
The idea behind requiring Board of Adjustment approval for a tower in a public zone is that
towers may be appropriate on sites like the landfill property or the wastewater treatment plant,
but may not be appropriate in a park or another public gathering place. The Board of Adjustment
could differentiate between different types of public land on a case-by-case basis. To date, the
City has not received any requests for telecommunications facility in a public zone.
Regarding other zones, communications towers are prohibited in residential and commercial
zones unless they are accessory to the home or business, such as a "ham radio" tower or a
business associated tower such as at the AT&T cable office. Communications towers are also
permitted in the interim development (ID) zones, but only with special exception approval.
Communications towers are permitted in industrial zones provided their distance from a
residential zone is at least equal to the height of the tower. It was our intent to provide an
incentive to locate telecommunications facilities in industrial zones by not having co-location or
special exception requirements for the industrial zones. The industrial zone is the only zoning
Cellular Communication Tower Issues
March 16, 2000
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classification where stand-alone towers are permitted without a special exception.
Representatives of communications companies have told us they try to co-locate on existing
towers wherever possible due to the cost savings involved.
One area that may warrant further screening or design standards is where communications
towers are located in densely developed commercial or mixed-use areas such as in the
downtown and near-downtown. Towers in these types of pedestrian-oriented dense areas,
which would be allowed if they are accessory to a business, stand out and have much more of a
visual impact than towers in other commercial and industrial zones. For example, the television-
related tower near the corner of Market Street and Linn Street generated neighborhood
complaints and concerns when it was first constructed. Staff will address screening or design
standards for accessory towers in mixed-use areas as part of our upcoming review of the zoning
ordinance. We do not feel it is a priority at this time.
Some cities have experimented with requiring towers to be constructed with "stealth"
technology. Examples of this include towers the color and shape of trees, football stadium light
poles, silos, and even church steeples. The most common use of stealth facilities is to place
antennae on top of existing buildings; this is a common practice locally. Staff would be wary of
requiring stealth technology for communications towers. The special exception process is able
to deal with location, screening, and design issues in the ID and P zones. In industrial zones, in
staffs opinion, a fake tree or silo is more unappealing than a real tower. Staff, therefore,
recommends that no further regulation be adopted at this time.
Cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
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To Steve Nasby:
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I understand that there have been some questions about the relationship between D & K Properties and
Successful Living in regards to Successful Livings' application for funding ofthe Church St. Project. The
following is a brief description of that relationship.
In 1995 Theresa Kopatich and Lynn Detwe~er purchased a 13 unit SRO (single room occupancy) house
and rented it to very Jew-income persons that were staying at the area shelter. Kopatich was employed as a
Social Worker at the Emergency Housing Project arid Dctweiler owned his own construction company for
over 25 years. Kopatich monitored the persons living in the house and offered on-site counseling suppor~
to empower residents to better themselves and move into permanent affordable housing in the community.
Detweiler was able to make all repairs and maintain the building at lower costs.
In 1996 the Emergency Housing Project and the City of Iowa City saw the work and results of the house
and the 3 joined forces to open another house. Kopatich and Detweiler started D & K Properties, a private
Limited Liability Company- The City of Iowa City loaned D & K $125,000 to assist them in purchasing
the Dodge St. house, a nine unit rooming house. D & K carried the rest of the loan through Hills Bank. D
& K has an agreement with the City to pay their loan back by reducing 5 of the 9 units' rents, $100 be}ow
fair market rents a month. The rents run from $160 to $260 a month, all utilities included.
In connection with this project the city of Iowa City granted CDBG funds to the Emergency Housing
Project to provide counseling services to the residents in the home. Kopatich supervised these services
while she worked for the Emergency Housing Project. Support services were provided to help increase
daily living skills so residents would be ready to eventually move out into the community and maintain
housing and live as independently as possible.
In 1997 again these partners, D & K City of Iowa City, and The Emergency Housing Project, joined forces
and one more home was purchased. This was a 21 -unit rooming house located on Dubuque Street. With
the help of the City, D & K purchase this building from a local fraternity that was downsizing. D & K
entered into a similar agreement with the City to pay their loan back by reducing rents on 9 of the 20 units,
$100 below fair market rents, a month. The 15mergehey Housing Project decided that the lzansitional
program was growing larger than they could handle and it was beyond their goals of short-term shelter. To
meet this continued need Kopatich left l~mergency Housing Project and started Successful Living, a non-
profit agency to take over the operations of the houses and supportive services.
The properly on Church St. will be the first house owned and operated by Successful Living. D & K
Properties will have no connection to this house.
I hope this clears up any confusion there my be with this project. Please feel flee to contact me at nay
time with any further questions-
356-0947
kopatich~inav.net
Steve Atkins
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
media@iowa-city.org
Friday, March 24, 2000 4:11 PM
steve_atkins@iowa-city.org
RELEASE: DOWNTOWN SPRING CLEAN-UP
Contacts: Terry Robinson, Parks and Forestry Superintendent 356-5107
Sherry Thomas, CBD Maintenance 356-5107
A special Downtown Spring Clean Up will take place during the
week of April 10 through 14, 2000. During this time, City crews from
the Streets Division will join the Central Business
District maintenance staff in a concerted effort to give the
downtown area a thorough spring cleaning. Toward this effort,
approximately 25 City employees will spend the equivalent of
8-16 hours each working downtown rather than in their regular
assignments in the parks and around the city.
This effort will focus on cleaning tree grates, cleaning trash
receptacles, removing ground litter and cigarette butts from
planters and plantings, and refreshing wood chip mulch.
Pruning and mulching will occur in various areas as
appropriate. A variety of other maintenance activities will
also occur, including removal of sand debris from the streets,
walkways and other surface areas.
Hopefully the enhanced appearance will inspire business owners,
patrons, and all visitors to help keep the downtown clean and
attractive throughout the entire summer season.
Steve Atkins
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Carol Sweeting
Monday, March 27, 2000 11:01 AM
*All City Employees
Iowa City Department of Public Works Wins award in Business Fair 2000 Gold Rush
The annual business fair at Hawkeye Carver Arena was held this weekend. The three day affair gives the public the
opportunity to talk with business and organization staff. Every year the event has a theme, Goldrush 2000 enticed
participants to build special displays for their wares. The Public Works Departments display was created by Carol
Sweeting and her daughter Keri. Kay Irelan brought together the renderings and text which provided the community with a
visual display of the five public works projects that are being developed. The booth included a creek complete with
golddust, pick ax, shovel and various critters which would have been found when panning for gold. The theme was
completed by the Public Works staff dressing the part in boots jeans and flannel shirts and suspenders. Iowa City Staff
were rewarded by winning the Best Visual Display award for the event. There were 114 booths at the event this year.
Congratulations to those who helped Art Kistler, Jerry Cox, Gerri Turecek, Kim Shera, Chris Gilstrap, Tom Hansen Jr.,
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Tammy Salm, Carol Sweeting, John urhmeister, Roxann Bennett, Becky Eister, Rick Fosse, Walt Portwood, Laura
Lamb, Dick Northram, Guy Irvine. Special thanks to Dan Nolsh who helped with setup.
Caro/ Sweeting
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Chris Gilstrap Waste Water
Tom Hansen Jr. Equipment
Tammy Salm Solid Waste
Workers in the booth on
Saturday.
The Public Works booth, gives our staff the opportunity to highlight the projects they
are involved in. The public has the opportunity to ask questions in a vary informal
setting. A game of chance draws people in and assists in increasing their knowledge
about Public Works activities in the Iowa City community.
John Furhmeister Streets
Roxann Bennett Engineering
Workers in the booth on
Saturday.
People of all ages enjoyed the special
activities.
open house and farewell reception
public works conference room
friday March 31
Jim Schoenfelder, City Architect
EAST CENTRAL IOWA
EMPLOYMENT and TRAINING CONSORTIUM
February 24, 2000 Minutes
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS .PRESENT:
Lu BarTon
Leo Cook
Lumir Dostal
Lyle K. Hanson
Henry Herwig
Jim Houser
Dee Vanderhoef
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Council Member--City of Cedar Rapids
Mayor, City of Coralville
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Council Member--City of Iowa City
REGIONAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD RWIB) MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dee Baird
Maureen Bowie
Ken Cable
Stanley B. Cooper
AI Flieder
Robert French
Marty Kelly
Sandy Koppen
Stephen Lacina
Marilyn Mclnroy
Beryl O'Connor
Joe Pacha
Doug Peters
Cathleen Real
Harold R. Yeoman
RWIB--Ex~Officio Member
RWIB
RWIB
Chair of the RWIB
RWIB--Ex-Officio Member
RWIB
RWIB--Ex-Officio Member
RWIB
RWIB---Ex-Officio Member
RWIB---Ex-Officio Member
RWIB
RWIB
RWIB
RWIB
RWIB---Ex-Officio Member and Chair, East Central Iowa Private
Industry Council (PIC)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Robert L. Ballantyne
Ruth Carnahan
Larry Harmon
John Henik
Judy Landt
Mark Moore
Joe Nassif
Bonnie A. Pisarik
Steve Rackis
Title IIA Administrative Entity Director
Des Moines, Visitor
Title III Displaced Worker Director
Kirkwood Community College, Fifth Avenue Resource Center
Iowa Workforce Development, Cedar Rapids Office
Consultant, State of Iowa Workforce Development Department
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
Title IIA Administrative Entity Assistant Director
Regional Workforce Director, Kirkwood Community College/Iowa
Workforce Development
Lumir Dostal, chair of both the Local Elected Officials (LEO) and of the Chief Elected Officials
(CEO), called the following three boards to order at 10:00 a.m.: Chief Elected Officials Board;
Regional Workforce Investment Board; and the Local Elected Officials Board.
Introductions took place.
Lumir Dostal called for approval of the CEO agenda.
Lumir Dostal called for approval of the LEO agenda. Lu Barron made a motion to approve of the
agenda. Henry Herwig seconded the motion and it was passed.
Stanley Cooper, Chair of the RWIB, reviewed the RWIB items on the joint agenda.
Lumir Dostal called for approval of the CEO minutes.
Lumir Dostal called for approval of the LEO minutes. Leo Cook made a motion to approve of the
minutes as mailed. Henry Herwig seconded the motion and it was passed.
Stanley Cooper called for approval of the RWIB minutes. Marilyn Mclnroy offered a correction to
these minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Customer Services Plan
It was announced that the February 24, 2000 board meetings were also a public hearing for
the Regional Customer Service Plan.
Handout #3 was a draft of the Regional Customer Service Plan for Service Delivery Region
(SDR) Ten. Steve Rackis, Larry Harmon and Bob Ballantyne had been charged with
developing a new Customer Service Plan for Region Ten. Larry Harmon pointed out that this
is a "work in progress" as the Department of Labor has not yet provided all of the "nuts and
bolts" definitions. These will be forthcoming over time. However, in order to comply with
state timelines this document must be to Mark Moore, Consultant for the State of Iowa
Department of Workforce Development, by March 31, 2000.
Steve Rackis provided an overview of the development of a one-stop system under the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The term "Big WIA" is being used when discussing this
broad one-stop system development. Sections I, 2 and 3 of the plan, plus some of the back
sections, speak to the delivery of workforce development products, services and programs
through a one-stop system. Approximately $5 million for Unemployment Insurance, Wagner-
Peyser, Veteran's Programs, Food Stamp Employment and Training Program plus other
partner leverage will flow through "Big WIA". Steve reiterated that the State of Iowa jumped
out ahead of federal legislation with the passage of its own state workforce development
legislation. Under state legislation, there were two mandatory partners: Iowa Workforce
Development and the JTPA service providers. Locally, Service Delivery Region (SDR)
solicited volunteer partners to join with the mandated two partners. Now, under the federal
Workforce Investment Act there are nineteen (19) mandatory partners (the State IWD plus
others such as Vocational Rehabilitation; Job Corps; Adult Education and Literacy; and Carl
Perkins) who must come together and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The
purpose of the MOU is to identify, coordinate and describe the integration of regional
workforce delivery development products and services through a one-stop system. An
umbrella Memorandum of Understanding needs to contain an umbrella vision.
WIA services are listed in three categories in the WIA legislation:
· Core services--workforce services that are universal to everyone (i.e. self-help
services and self~registration for-employment).
· Intensive services--workforce services in which additional intervention and/or
assistance is required. One is enrolled into WIA in order to receive these services.
· Training services---workforce services involving training. One is enrolled into WIA in
order to receive these services. Case management is usually a function of this
level of service.
Bob Ballantyne informed board members that the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) calls for a
somewhat different service delivery system than under the Job Training Partnership Act.
Eligibility for WIA services is also somewhat different than eligibility for services under the Job
Training Partnership Act. However, like its predecessor WIA is also not an entitlement
program. Whereas "Big WIA" describes system development, "Little WIA"" is being used
when discussing WIA assistance to three specific targeted populations: adults, youth and
dislocated workers. "Little WIA" programming and services to adults, youth and dislocated
workers will be paid for through Title I of the WIA legislation. Under JTPA, these had been
known as services delivered through Title II and Title III. Bob added that as much as possible
a single system for delivery of "Little WIA" services to adults and dislocated worked has been
crafted in the Regional Customer Service Plan.
Approximately $500,000 or less will be available under "Little WIA" to provide services to
adults, youth and dislocated workers under Title I of WIA. Bob pointed out that the overall
funding for all WIA youth programs was less than the amount of funding available to operate
just the JTPA summer work experience program. This represents a decrease in available
funding for programming for low-income youth.
Section 4 of the Regional Customer Service Plan describes "Little WIA' services. Bob
Ballantyne pointed out that the Youth Service Delivery section of the plan contained gaps.
This was because a Request for Proposal had been issued for a Youth Services Coordinator
and a successful bidder had not yet been selected. The successful bidder for the Youth
Services Coordinator will add this material once the Request for Proposal process is
completed.
Bob Ballantyne informed the boards that performance criterion and performance indicators
were not yet established by the Department of Labor. He said that looking at performance
measures in the JTPA Program could provide clues regarding what the performance criterion
will look like under WIA. Bob informed the boards that Service Delivery Region Ten has
historically had one of the best performance records among all of the Iowa JTPA service
delivery operators.
Strategic Workforce Development Funds (SWDF)
b. HACAP's Reauest for additional SWDF funds
Joe Nassif informed board members that he was seeking additional funding for his current
SWDF contract. HACAP's current SWDF contract pedod began on August 15, 1999 and
ends on June 15, 2000. This contract is focused on low-income in-school youth (100% of
poverty level) with the purpose of assisting these youth to remain in school. Like youth
served in the JTPA summer work experience program, many of these youth are also
learning disabled. In fact, many youth flow from HACAP's year-round SWDF program into
the JTPA summer work experience program.
Joe Nassif explained that the goal for this contracted period was to enroll 42 youth.
Currently, 62 youth are enrolled and he was seeking additional SWDF funding for these
youth through the end of the contract. Joe was requesting an additional $4,535 in SWDF
dollars bringing the SWDF total to $44,350 dollars. If approved, this would bring the grant
total to $87,000 with one half of this budget ($44,350) to be matched by HACAP and one
half of this budget ($44,350) coming from SWDF funds. He informed members that the
Private Industry Council had approved of this additional funding at their February 22
meeting.
Lumir Dostal called for the CEOs to vote on this request. The measure passed the CEO
board with Leo Cook voting "no".
Lumir Dostal called for the LEOs to vote on this request. Lyle Hanson made a motion to
approve of HACAP's request for an additional $4,535 to their SWDF Year-Round Youth
contract. Lu Barton seconded the motion. The measure passed the LEO board with Leo
Cook voting "no".
Stanley Cooper called for the RWIB to vote on this request. The .measure was approved by
the RWIB.
a. Summer Reauest for Proposals (RFPs)
Steve Rackis informed the boards that he was seeking permission to issue a SWDF
Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting "traditional" SWDF summer programming (i.e.
conservation corps type of youth programming). Approximately $117,000 SWDF dollars
are currently available through July 1, 2000 for this type of activity. In the past, SWDF
dollars not spent in one year have been allowed to be carried forward into the next year. It
was uncertain if this carry-forward practice would once again be allowed at the end of this
fiscal year.
Discussion took place. Since the potential to carry-forward SWDF monies from one year to
the next was not known, it was suggested to issue this RFP with disclaimers regarding the
carry-forward availability of the $117,000 funding. Mark Moore passed out an updated
Region Ten SWDF indicating dollars allocated and dollars available.
Lumir Dostal called for the CEOs to vote on this agenda item. The measure passed the
CEO board.
Lumir Dostal called for the LEOs to vote on this request, Dee Vanderhoef made a motion
to approve of issuing a RFP soliciting "traditional" SWDF summer programming. This RFP
will include disclaimers regarding the carry-forward availability of the $117,000 funding.
Leo Cook seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Stanley Cooper called for the RWIB to vote on this agenda item. The measure was
approved by the RWIB.
Bob Ballantyne expressed a concern that performance considerations under WIA are
tightened to the point that no matter what type of youth an area may choose to serve in
their youth programs, employment outcomes are expected. This emphasis on youth
employment outcomes no longer makes work experience in a summer program a viable
option under WIA. Operation of a summer program is allowable under WIA. The academic
enrichment and career development which had been operated as a part of JTPA's summer
programming may take on the look of a Career Academy under WIA. Work is an option
under WAI summer programming but probably it will involve a work based context with
private sector jobs.
For many low income special needs youth (especially mentally and physically disabled
youth) one of their only opportunities to gain work experience has been through JTPA's
Summer Youth Work Experience Program. Many of these kids have no other opportunity.
Bob Ballantyne suggested that gaps in the upcoming Work'force Investment Act (WIA)
funding for youth might be compensated by devoting some SWDF dollars towards creating
this type of opportunities for these youth. SWDF dollars would have to be matched. He
wondered if WIA funding could be used to create such a match? Bob added that in order
to do this the PIC, the Regional Workforce Investment Board (RWIB), the CEO board and
the LEO board would need to approve of this action.
Joe Pacha presented a Youth Advisory Council update. He informed board members that a RFP
for a Youth Service Coordinator had been issued. The due date for respondents to submit
proposals had been set as March 7, 2000. On March 15, 2000 the Youth Advisory Council is
scheduled to hear presentations from prospective bidders.
Stanley Cooper announced the three individuals that he had appointed to the Youth Advisory
Council. They were: Dave Bunting, Executive Director of Secondary Programs, Kirkwood
Community College; Mary Lou Erlacher, Area Ten Work Based Learning Director, Kirkwood
Community College; and AI Flieder, School-to-Work Consultant, Grant Wood Area Education
Agency.
Discussion took place regarding ex-officio members to the Youth Advisory Council. It was
suggested to send invitations to everyone who applied to the Youth Advisory Council but was not
appointed inviting them to attend the Youth Advisory Council orientation session.
Discussion took place regarding ex-officio members on the RWIB.
Steve Rackis handed out a draft copy of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Region
10 Chief Elected Officials/Regional Workforce Investment Board and Region 10 Workforce
Development Partners. As stated, the purpose of the MOU is to "identify and coordinate a variety
of workforce development resources to design, and integrate the regional workforce development
products and services into a seamless delivery system and accept responsibility for the
performance of the system." More discussion on the MOU will take place at subsequent
meetings.
It was decided that all three boards will convene again at 10:00 a.m. on March 30, 2000 at the
Linn County Board of Supervisors Building.
The Chief Elected Officials board and the RWIB both adjourned.
The Local Elected Officials board continued their meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Purchase of Welfare to Work Video Series (JIST)--cost is $545.00
Jim Houser made a motion to approve of the purchase of a Welfare to Work video series
from the JIST Company for a cost of $545.00 for the sedes. These videos will be used
in employment seminars to help clients keep their current jobs and move into even better
self-supporting employment. Henry Herwig seconded the motion and it was passed.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Au.d. it
Bob Ballantyne reported that the State of Iowa auditors had completed their audit of the East
Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium for Program Year 1998. He reported no
major audit findings. Bob informed the LEOs that the unresolved audit matter for the waiver
of the $14,000 would be carried forward into the Program Year 1998 audit. He reminded the
LEOs that Richard Running, Director of the Iowa Workforce Development Department, had
wdtten to the Department of Labor requesting a waiver of the $14,000 stating that it did not
represent a significant variance given the total amount of grant funds handled by the
Consortium since the establishment of the Consortium (i.e. a fourteen to fifteen year period).
Bob suggested retaining the State of Iowa auditors to conduct the Consortium's closeout
audit.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Transition Issues
a. Close-out costs
Bob Ballantyne informed beard members that we will need to be adding JTPA close-out
costs to our current budget. Since many transition issues had already been accomplished two
years ago when Kirkwood Community College became the Administrative Entity and Fiscal
Agent for the JTPA programs, Bob did not anticipate the JTPA close-out costs to be great.
He stated the following close-out costs will need to be covered: costs associated with a final
Consortium close-out audit and costs associated with the transfer of participants from the
JTPA program to programs under WIA
2, Families First Conference Part II
Bob Ballantyne informed the LEOs that Promise Jobs staff along with the Department of
Human Services staff and staff from the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS)
Program have begun serious discussions about rethinking and creating a new vision
of the big picture of self-sufficiency for welfare clients. March 1, 2000 was the planned
date for a McNeilis compressed planning session on this topic. Staff from the following
programs/agencies were invited to participate: Department of Human Services; FaDSS;
Promise Jobs; Welfare-to-Work; and Child Support Recovery Unit. Bob also extended an
invitation to the Local Elected Officials. The March 1 .t event will take place at the Department
of Corrections facility.
Bob mentioned that Service Delivery Area Ten is moving ahead witl'f retooling collaboration
between partners in order to best direct resources towards those clients who have only
twwenty-two months, or less, of TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) receipt
remaining. Developmental opportunities will be aimed towards those who are gaining on
becoming self-sufficient but who are not yet there. Strategies include: providing information
via large group settings on on-the-job training opportunities, tax credits and ways to find
employment. Additional strategies include the provision of developmental training and/or
educational opportunities; and/or the combination of training opportunities with a client's
current employment.
It was discussed that monthly meetings of the Local Elected Officials will still need to take place
through June 30, 2000. After that the LEOs will still need to meet in order to handle the
Consortium's close-out matters. Perhaps these close-out meetings can be held on a quarterly
basis until all close-out business is concluded.
Dee Vanderhoef made a motion to adjourn. Jim Houser seconded the motion and it passed. The
LEO meeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
MINUTES
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Board Meeting
February 2.4, 2000 - ECICOG Office
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
03-30-00
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MEMBERS PRESENT
Dee Vanderhoef-lowa City City Council
Ann Heam-Linn County Citizen
Lu Barron-Linn County Supervisor
Jim Houser-Linn County Supervisor
Leo Cook-Jones County Supervisor
Henry Herwig-Coralville City Council
Carol Casey-Johnson County Citizen
Edward Brown-Mayor of Washington
Don Magdefrau-Benton County Citizen
Gary Edwards-Iowa County Citizen
Dennis Hansen-Jones County Citizen
Larry Kemp- Vinton City Council
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tom Tjelmeland-Mayor of EIy
David Cavey-Mayor of Olin
Charles Montross-lowa County Supervisor
Dale Todd-Cedar Rapids Commissioner
Bob Stout-Washington County Supervisor
Rod Straub-lowa County Supervisor
Ed Raber- Washington County Citizen
Dell Hanson-Benton County Supervisor
Sally Smtsman-Johnson County Supervisor
ALTERNATES PRESENT
Lyle Hanson-Cedar Rapids Commissioner
OTHER'S PRESENT- None
STAFF PRESENT
Doug Elliott-Executive Director
Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant
Chris Kivett-Berry-Housing Planner
Mary Rump-Transportation Planner
Chad Sands-Planner
Jennifer Ryan-Planner
Marie DeVries-Solid Waste Planner
Robyn Jacobson-Planner
Dave Correia-Planner
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Dee Vanderhoef.
.1 Recognition of Alternates
Lyle Hanson for Dale Todd
.2 Public Discussion - None
.3 Approval of Agenda
M/S/C (Hansen/Herwig) to approve the agenda. All ayes
2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS
.1 Approval of Minutes (January 27, 2000)
Vanderhoef added an amendment to the minutes from January. Item 2.2 (Budget Committee Report)
Vanderhoef's statement should be corrected. "Vanderhoef said that she presented the proposal to the Iowa
City Council and to JCCOG in dollar amounts and that they did not find it excessive."
M/S/C (Cook/Herwig) to approve the minutes with the amendment. All ayes.
.2 Preceding Month's Budget Reports/Balance Sheets
Elliott gave an overview of the January financial statements. He told the board that the waste tire money for
FY2000 has been placed in a CD until the money is ready to be spent.
M/S/C (Houser/Hansen) to receive and file the January financial statements for audit. All ayes.
.3 Depository Resolution
Elliott referred to page 11 of the board packet, the Depository Resolution. Brown asked Elliott why the
maximum deposit amount was $1,000,000 when FDIC only insures to $100,000. Elliott said that the auditor
encouraged the $1,000,000 limit because when transit vehicles are purchased, the pass-thru funds sometimes
exceed $100,000. Elliott referred to the financial statements and noted that current balances were within
insured amounts.
M/S/C (Barron/Heam) to allow the chair to sign the Depository Resolution. All ayes.
3.0 AGENCY REPORTS
.1 Chairperson's Report
Vanderhoef thanked the staff for hosting the Land Use Conference on Tuesday for the region. She also
congratulated Herwig for being inducted into the Society of Honored Associates of the National Association of
Homebuilders. A proposed list of the standing committees for 2000 was handed out. (attached) Potential
committee members will be contacted soon.
.2 Board Members' Reports - None
.3 Director's Report
Elliott brought to the board' s attention SF 2118. This is to create a Community Development Center at the
University of Iowa and for the University to provide services that seem to be similar to those that ECICOG and
the other COGs in the state provide. He told the board that he has spoken with Senator Bolkcom to try to find
a time to get together to talk about these issues. Elliott said that he hoped to meet with him on Saturday.
Elliott also made the board aware of SB 3178, Senator Mc Kean's Land Use Bill. Since Elliott did not have a
chance to read through this, he directed questions about this bill to Correia.
.4 Community Development Report
Sands handed out a summary of the land use conference evaluations. (attached) A video of KGAN TV News
coverage of the conference was played.
Vanderhocf asked that the community development report include more information about the projects, and to
also include the recipient of the grants.
Elliott congratulated Sands and Correia for their efforts in putting the land use conference together.
Discussion followed on the conference.
.5 Homing Report
Kivett-Berry told the board that Elliott had submitted a pro-application for a housing needs assessment for the
City of Coggon and had been invited to submit a full application for approval. Kivett-Berry also noted that a
pre-application for a housing needs assessment for Washington HACAP will also be submitted.
.6 Transportation Report
Information included in the board packet.
.7 Solid Waste Report
DeVries told the board that tire amnesty dhys would be held in the counties again this year. She handed out a
draft of the Rubber Products Tire Grant Application. The final application will be made available following
the March 9 Solid Waste TAC meeting. The Board will be asked to approve the application for submittal in
Casey gave a presentation on the Iowa Solid Waste Management timeline. The ECICOG region is at a 44%
reduction in solid waste. Discussion followed on the presentation.
DeVries encouraged board members to contact Representative Chuck Gipp today regarding HSB 673.
(handout attached) She encouraged board members to request that transfer stations be assessed the same
tonnage fee as landfills. Discussion followed.
Vanderhoef asked that information be sent out regarding solid waste management to board members.
4.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
.1 Executive Committee - None
.2 Budget Committee - None
.3 Personnel Committee- None
.4 Transit Operator's Group - None
.5 Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee - None
.6 Ad Hoc Committee Reports - None
5.0 IOWA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW SYSTEM
M/S/C (Herwig/Casey) to approve all Intergovernmental Reviews with favorable review. All ayes.
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
· 1 Approval of Expenditures
M/S/C (Brown/Herwig) to approve payment of expenditures. All ayes.
7.0 NEW BUSINESS - None
8.0 NEXT MEETING: March 30, 2000
Linn County Administrative Office Building
Dennis Hansen, Secretary/Treasurer
March 30, 2000
Date
ECIC 8,°
A NEWSLETTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN BENTON, IOWA, JONES, JOHNSON, LINN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES
ECICOG board of directors elects officers
At its annual meeting on January 27, 2000, the ECICOG board of directors elected
officers for the calendar year. Dee Vanderhoef, Iowa City City Council member, was
elected chairperson. Ed Brown, Mayor of the City of Washington, was elected vice-
chairperson. Jones County citizen, Dennis Hansen, was elected secretary/treasurer.
Dell Hanson, Benton County Supervisor, had served as the chairperson in 1998
and 1999. Hanson was honored by the board of directors in November, when he was
presented with an engraved gavel commemorating his service to the agency.
Transportation officers elected
Officers of the transportation committees were elected at their respective January
meetings. Jones County Supervisor Leo Cook was elected chairperson, and will pre-
side over meetings of the Transportation Policy Committee. Ed Brown, Mayor of the
City of Washington, was elected vice-chairperson, and will preside over meetings in
the absence of the chair. Bob Stout, Washington County Supervisor, was re-elected
secretary.
The following officers were elected to serve the Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee: Vince Ehlert, Iowa County Engineer - chairperson; Mike
McClain, Jones County Engineer - vice chairperson; and Don Torney, Cedar
County Engineer - secretary.
Recent funding awards
ECICOG recently received funding for several fire departments in the region
from the Iowa Department of Economic Developnqent's (IDED) Dry Hydrant
program. Funds assist with the installation of a dry hydrant and training in
hydrant maintenance.
Grantee Fire Departments County Award Funding Agency
ECICOG Garrison, Vinton Benton $1,734 IDED
ECICOG Coggon, Troy Mills, Linn/Delaware $1,734 IDED
Prairieburg Ryan
ECICOG Brighton, Richland Washington/Keokuk $2,000 IDED
EQCOG Mt. Vernon, Lisbon Linn $2,000 IDED
ECICOG Hills, Lone Tree, Johnson/Washington $2,000 IDED
Riverside
ECICOG is currently assisting Linn County with residential buyouts of homes
damaged by flooding in 1999. An additional $461,677 in state and federal funds
was recently awarded to Linn County from the Iowa Emergency Management
Division. These monies will allow the county to assist twelve more homeowners.
First annual land
use conference
a success
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21st
CENTime. P,a~o~u~t PEssPEcrnms ON
GROWTH MANAGEMENT was hosted by
ECICOG on February 22, 2000, at the
History Center in Cedar Rapids. By all
accounts, the confe$ was a great suc-
cess. Nearly one hundred persons partici-
pated in the conference as attendees, pan-
elists, and moclerator~'
Elected leaders, local 0ffidals, and
interested citizens from eight counties
gathered to discuss comprehensive plan-
ning, zoning enforcement, and innovative
land use management practices. The con-
ference was truly a daytong event, begin-
ning at 9:00 a.m., and culminating with a
discussion of the
public sector's role
in the development
of the 1-380 corri-
dor that adjourned
at 9:00 p.m.
The conference
generated signifi-
cant discussion on
the need to coordi-
nate land use planning on a regional basis,
whether that be between cities, between
cities and counties, or among counties
within the region. Participants challenged
local officials to find additional ways to
share resources and to assist each other in
achieving their goals for local development.
Plans for the second annual regional
land use conference are already underway.
Those responding to the conference evalu-
ation indicated they were eager to meet
again, so watch for an announcement of a
fall meeting date.
Director's Notes
ast month an area legislator asked me, "Will regional
planning ever truly happen?" My answer was an immediate
'
:~i~ ; regional comprehensive solid waste planning is a
:' :/~ great example. There are many more. And though I
knew that the legislator's question was more specific to land use
planning, my response was the same.
This conversation took place just a few days after COMMUNITY
DEVEIX}PMENT IN THE 21st CENTURY: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON
GROWTH MANAGEMENT~ ECICOG's first annual land use confer-
ence. As noted in the cover article, the conference was a great suc-
cess. Planning for fi~y attendees and having almost one hundred
probably doesn't speak well to our forecasting abilities, but it does
speak to the importance of issues of land use and growth manage-
ment to the region.
Discussion of ~inge area agreements, coordinated provision
of infrastructure, and shared stewardship of the environment con-
sumed an entire day, and reflected the ac~owledgement and
desire of those in a~endance that coordinated land use planning is
essential to the region's ~ture. Obstacles to regional planning were
recognized as well, e.g., competing development goals, feared loss
of local identity, and long-term financial responsibility. These can
be overcome.
I imagine these obstacles were in the legislator's mind when
he posed the question. Fortunately our region is rich in planning
resources. ECICOG, Johnson County Council of Governments,
Linn CounW Regional Planning Commission, the Urban and
Regional Planning program at the UniversiW of Iowa, and local
planning agencies are just a few. Continued and increased coordi-
nation among these entities can only strengthen our resources and
provide a flamework for cooperation at the local level. We look
forward to worNng with these and other colleagues to continue
the discussion begun at the conference.
Housing, continued
for a workshop.
Any Iowa county, city or council of governments is eligible
to apply or may apply on behalf of a local organization. The max-
imum award for a project is $50,000 over a three-year period.
Activities such as assessments and hiring a consultant have limits
of $10,000 and $6,000, respectively. A local match of at least 25%
cash and 25% in-kind is required.
Interested communities must submit a pre-application for
review by IDED staff. Eligible projects will be invited to submit a
full application. There is an open window for applications, and
competitive projects will be funded as long as funds are available.
For additional information, contact Chris Kivett-Berry at ECICOG.
Transportation Services
At its January 27th meeting, the Policy Committee reviewed and
recommended a regional Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) for 45-day public review. Each year, the lowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) makes approximately $2 million in Surface
Transportation Program (STP) funds available to Region 10 for
programming area projects. In addition, approximately $200,000 is
available annually for Enhancement projects. On April 1, the region
must submit a three-year program of projects. The program cur-
rently being prepared is for fiscal years 2001, 2002, and 2003.
The draft program was available for public review and com-
ment. Copies were available at all county auditors' offices within
Region 10, and at the ECICOG office. A public hearing was also
held on March 23 to solicit additional input. Following the hearing,
the proposed program was considered for formal approval.
A summary of the proposed program of STP and Enhance-
ment is also provided below (information available at time of this
printing -- sub. iect to dtange).
Fund Fiscal Project Location Sponsor Total Cost Federal Cost
Source Year ($) (S)
Housing Services
No more alphabet soup
HAAP, HDDP, HPG, RIG, REF, or GEF? Do you know which
grant program is the right one for your community development
project? Thanks to an initiative by the Iowa Department of
Economic Development (IDED), communities no longer need to
worry about which grant to use. The entire alphabet soup of pro-
grams has been condensed into one umbrella fund called the
Rural/Community Planning and Development Fund (R/CPDF).
The new R/CPDF will still fund the same types of activities
as before; however, applicants can now package their multiple
requests into one application. Eligible activities include assess-
ments, planning, studies, training, education, purchase of consul-
tative services, and staffing to further local initiatives. Project
examples include conducting economic impact studies or target-
ed market studies, hiring staff for new economic development
organizations, developing action plans to address housing needs
identified in a needs assessment, and purchasing training materials
STP 2001 Linn Street Anamosa 303,432 198,228
SIP 2001 Planning ECICOG 31,250 25,000
STP 2001 W-42 Linn Co. 290,000 19,461
STP 20131 W-12 Bridge Benton Co. 375,000 40,000
STP 2001 Hwy. 131 Phase I Belle Plaine 307,900 40,000
STP 2001 Hwy. 131 Phase II Belle Plalne 102,640 40,0430
STP 2001 Hwy. 131 Phase III Belle Plalne 102,640 40,OOO
STP 2001 Hwy. 212 Marengo 175,000 140,000
STP 2001 S. Wapsi Ave. Johnson Co. 300,000 240,000
STP 2001 Minivan ECICOG 42,1300 34,860
STP 2002 Planning ECICOG 37,500 30,000
STP 2002 F-44 Cedar Co. 1,000,000 400,000
STP 2002 Hwy.218 Vinton 354,250 198,934
STP 2002 X-30 Weft Branch 286,200 212,105
SIT 2003 Planning ECICOG 38,750 31,000
STP 2003 F.36 Benton Co. 1,200,000 619,812
STP 2003 W-58 Linn Co. 970,000 5130,000
STP 2003 F-15 Iowa Co. 2,000,000 635,310
STP 2003 G-6W Wash. Co. 1,000,000 770,043
Enh. 2001 RR Depot Benton Co. 60,000 48,000
Enh. 2001 Kewash Trail Wash Co. 50,000 40,000
Enh. 21301 Cedar Valley Trail Unn Co. 195,000 156,000
Enh. 2001 RR Museum Benton Co. 65,000 52,000
Enh. 2001 Lincoln Drive Trail Mount Vernon 66,130 36,707
Enh. 2001 Trail Underpass Linn Co. 235,000 188,000
Enh. 2001 Krelnbrings Station Lowden 45,000 36,000
Enh. 2001 Rec. Trail Lisbon 324,160 249,603
Enh. 2001 Brick Street Vinton 324,500 259,600
Community Development
... it's the econom stupid
In this issue, we feature economic devel-
opment as the final installment in our
series of planning tools usefu~ for com-
munities in the region.
Often economic devdopment for
small and rural towns is merely an adap-
tation of economic development strate-
gies used for larger cities and metropoli-
tan areas. However, the economic reali-
ties and needs of small towns are differ-
ent, indeed. Large towns compete for
corporate relocations, have economies of
sca~e which support a wide variety of
retail enterprises, and have the tax base
necessary to offer financial incentives
used to stimulate investment.
What can small and rural towns do
to insure that their local economy pro-
vides jobs, commercial options for resi-
dents, and a sufficient tax base for the
provision of services like police, fire,
sewer and water?
Small towns do have options. By
focusing attention on supporting the
local economy, small towns can develop
businesses and jobs by, and for, local res-
idents. How is this achieved? It is
achieved through a comprehensive
process that begins with an Economic
Development Needs Assessment.
This assessment occurs in three
steps: first, a survey of the local market
identifies the kinds of retail establish-
ments that are needed; what kinds the
town can support; what barriers to new
business development exist; and what
the community can do to help businesses
grow.
Second, a survey of the business
community is conducted to gather simi-
lar information from people who have
already invested in the town's future.
Finally, this information is combined
with information about financial
options, grants, and other sources of
capital necessary to turn an economic
development plan into a reality.
The plan is implemented by the city
council, chamber of commerce, or a citi-
zens' committee established to advance
the goals identified in the assessment.
The Economic Development Needs
Assessment is the first step in a larger
economic renewal approach to commu-
nity economic development. If you're
interested in finding out more about this
or other planning tools, contact Chad
Sands or David Correia at ECICOG.
Solid Waste Planning
Managing chemicals is a challenge for schools
Remember your high school chemistry class -- conducting
explosive reactions or rolling mercury around in a tray? Re-
search has shown that some common materials historically
used for teaching chemistry -- carbon tetrachloride, formalde-
hyde, and mercury, for example -- pose a threat to
human health and the environment. Identifying and
managing these materials has become a significant
challenge for schools.
Interest in assisting schools to change the way
chemicals are managed has brought together a unique
cooperative effort among educators, waste manage-
merit agencies, and health departments. ECICOG is
one of twenty entities participating in the Safe
Chemical Management for Schools (SCMS) task
force. Formed in November 1998, the SCMS task
force worked with area schools and identified a need
for technical assistance to recognize potential prob-
lems and financial assistance for proper chemical
disposal.
A pilot project, funded through the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, is the first step
towards developing a proven method of assistance.
Five high schools within the ECICOG solid waste
planning area participated in a professionally con-
ducted chemical inventory and safety training, as well as received
regulatory compliance information for their staff.
Project consultant, Pointer Environmental, Inc., has recorded
over 2,000 different chemicals stored at participating schools.
Inadequate labels and ~mproper storage are the most common
situations found by the consultant. The inset photo shows typical
items found in school chemistry labs. The project will also assist
the schools with proper disposal of unwanted chemicals.
The SCMS task force is hoping to use the results of the pilot
project to gain support for a statewide program. Contact Jennifer
Ryan at ECICOG for more information.
Update is a bimonthly publication
of the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments.
ECICOG was established in 1972 to pro-
mote regional cooperation and provide
professional planning services to local
governments in Benton, Iowa, Johnson,
Jones, Linn and Washington Counties.
Members of the ECICOG board of directors:
Lu Barron Larry Kemp
Edward Brown Don Magdefrau
Carol Casey Charles Montross
David Cavey Ed Raber
Leo Cook Robert Stout
Gary Edwards Rod Straub
Dennis Hansen Sally Stutsman
Dell Hanson Tom Tjehnehnd
Ann Hearn Dale Todd
Henry Herwig Dee Vanderhoef(chair)
James Houser
E '~ Staffi
D6, ~ ~liott, Executive Director
Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant
Mary Rump, Transportation Services
Robyn Jacobson, Transportation Services
Chad San&, Community Development
David Correia, Community Development
Marie DeVries, Solid Waste Planning
Jennifer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning
Christine Kivett-Berry, Housing Services
Jim Nehring, Joint Purchasing
East Central Iowa
Council of Governments
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
(319) 365-9941
Fax: (319) 365-9981
ecicog~ia. net (e-mail)
www. ia.net/Necicog
This program sponsored in part by a grant provided by the Iowa
Department of Economic DevelopmenL
Printed on recycled paper
Calendar
March 30
March 30
April 13
April 27
ECICOG board of directors meeting, Linn County
Administration Building, Cedar Rapids, 12:45 p.m.
Public Hearing, ECICOG Consolidated Transit Application, Linn
County Administration Building, Cedar Rapids, 1:00 p.m.
ECICOG SWTAC meeting, Bluestem Solid Waste Agency,
Kirkwood Community College campus, Cedar Rapids, 1:00 p.m.
ECICOG board of directors meeting, Linn County
Administration Building, Cedar Rapids, 12:45 p.m.
Contacting us by phone
If you call the ECICOG offices outside of regular business hours (8:00 a ..... 4:30 p.m.)
or when the switchboard is unattended, your call will be answered by the automated atten-
dant. You can reach an ECICOG staff person by entering their two-digit extension number
when prompted by the attendant. Extension numbers are provided below, and can also be
accessed when calling by pressing the number "8" key when prompted and entering the
first two letters of the staff person's last name.
ECICOG Staff Telephone Extensions
Doug Elliott, Executive Director ........................ Ext. 22
Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant .................... Ext. 20
David Correia, Community Development ................. Ext. 30
Marie DeVries, Solid Waste Planning ..................... Ext. 26
Robyn Jacobson, Transportation Services ................. Ext. 34
Chris Kivett-Berry, Housing Services ..................... Ext. 24
Jim Nehring, Joint Purchasing .......................... Ext. 32
Mary Rump, Transportation Services .................... Ext. 28
Jennifer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning ..................... Ext. 31
Chad Sands, Community Development .................. Ext. 27
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
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03-30-00
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:~pring 2000
The Eco-house
The 1'999-2000 Student-built Eco-house,
a project of the Cedar Rapids Community Schools and
the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®
7REASONS TO 'OWN
THE STUDENT-BUILT
ECO-HOUSE
Lower monthly utility
bills
2) Quality construction
3) .Improved indoor air
quality
4) Durable, environmen-
tally preferable building
materials
5) Low maintenance land-
scaping
6) Eadh friendly
7) More for your money
' Speciarpoints of ,;
interest: ·
· This is the 28th year of
the Student-built House.
· Students from Kennedy,
Jefferson, Washington,
& Xavier are enrolled.
· Students are closely
supervised at all points
during the construction
process.
· Exporls in various trade
fields assist the stu-
dents.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in the stu-
dent-built house! Every year the
house. is carefully crafted, but this'
year is exceptional. The 1999-2000
student-built house is labeled the
'eco-house' because it is being built
with the environment in mind.
A specially formed committee consid-
ered 'various technologies and mate-
rials, selecting-when possible-those
that are resource efficient. Evaluat-
ing building materials and techniques
for resource effidency.is complex,
but generally the committee consid-
ered the following as they made their
selections:
v' Products and building techniques
that make efficient use of natural
resources
v' Products and building techniques
that reduce home energy use
Products that demonstrate recy-
ciability and/or reneWability
For example, the environmentally-
friendly decking material has the
following features:
Ten year warranty against warp,
split, rot or splinter'
Non-toXic
Never needs painting or sealing and
is vidually maintenance free
ADA approved (slip-resistant sur-
face)
- Contains recycled wood and plastic
The construction of the 1999-2000
eco-house is among the steps being
taken by the Cedar Rapids Commu-
nity Schools and the Cedar Rapids
Area Association of REALTORS® to
integrate environmental concerns
and resource efficiency into its Build-
ing Trades Program. Other environ-
ment-friendly features include the fol-
lowing.
Eco-features
FLOORING
Choosing a resource-
efficient carpet is espe-
cially important, given
the huge amount of car-
peting used in the
United States, and its
relatively shod expected
useful lifetime. More
than 1.8 million tons of
rugs and carpets are
sent to landfills each
year.
The high density, recy-
cled-content carpet in
the eco-house is 'made
with PET plastic from
discarded soft-drink bot-
tles. This saves re-
sources and diverts rail-
lions of plastic contain-
ers from our landfills.
The flooring in the entry-
way and bathrooms is
Iowa-made ceramic
tile. C'eramic was se-
lected for its durability.
Because the product is
made in Iowa, energy
costs were reduced.
~.-'. :- The Eco-house
Page 2
Eco-features, continued
Quality construdlon
through-ouff
The eco-house contains
an energy efficient
furnace, air conditioner,
and hot water heater.
The house is built to 5-
Star energy standards.
Custom built with you in
mind?
FOUNDATION
To reduce the amount of
cement in the eco-house
foundation, fly ash - a
by-product of coal com-
bustion - was substi-
tuted for approximately
10% of the cement. Fly
ash actually adds
strength and durability to
concrete and can be
added in even greater
percentages.
By substituting coal fly
ash for cement, the eco
house design committee
reduced the amount of
energy consumed and
converted a waste prod-
uct into a building prod-
uct!
FRAMING
'Framing in walls, roofs,
and floors accounts for
desirable--into strong,
dependable framing
members. Engineered
lumber products offer
consistent perform-
ance, predictable qual-
ity, supedor strudural
integrity. and reduced
construction waste.
· Use of advanced
framing system. some-
times called "optimum
value engineering or
OVE," increases the
distance between studs
and uses two stud cor-
ners. Instead of 16
inch on center, eco-
house framing is 24
inches on-center. In-
creasing the on-center
distance of framing
members reduces
wood use 17-30% with-
out jeopardizing struc-
tural strength, and al-
lows for additional insu-
lation.
about 70% of the 13,000 Additionally, extedor
board feet of lumber
used in an average new
home. Anything we can
do to reduce the amount
of lumber used will help
save our forests.
Among the ways the
eco- house preserved
our forest reserves:
· Use of engineered
wood. Engineered
lumber produds, such
as the I-joist, turn small
pieces of wood--
sometimes from faster
growing tree species
formerly considered un-
walls are framed with
2 x 6 lumber to increase
wall insulation to over
R-19.-
HEATING &
COOLING
As the engine that ddves
the home comfod sys-
tems, heating, ventila-
tion, and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems are
critically impodant from
an environmental point
of view. These systems
directly consume the
home's largest amount of
energy.
That's why the eco-house
contains an energy effi-
cient furnace, air condi-
tioner, and hot water
heater. The heating and
air conditioning units have
automatic set-back con-
trols, saving even more
on monthly utility bills.
HOUSE PLAN
Ideally, a house plan will
take characteristics of the
lot into consideration. But
the plan for the eco-house
as well as the lot 'were
pre-selected, precluding
this discussion.
Luckily, the plan and lot
were adented north and
south, allowing for consid-
erable passive solar.
In addition, the open floor
plan takes advantage of
increased day-lighting
and greater thermal com-
fort.
The basic idea of passive
solar is to allow daylight.
heat and airflow into a
house only when benefi-
cial. Most passive solar
designs can be achieved.
with no additional cost, as
was the case with the
eco-house.
~Eco-house
INDOOR AIR
QUALITY
Indoor air quality is also
important to a home's
occupants. The eco-
house contains a heat
air exchanger, which
draws fresh air into the
house while expelling
stale air. This also pre-
vents the house from
being "too tight", a com-
mon problem in new
construction.
But, the heat air ex-
changer does even
more. It captures the
heat from the stale air
and transfers it to the
fresh, cold air as it en,
ters the house as well as
controls moisture levels
in the house.
Additionally, the eco-
house is pre-plumbed-
and wired for a whole
house vacuum system.
This keeps more dirt out
of the house as well as
being quieter.
All of this translates into
better in-door air qual-
ity for the home's occu-
pants.
INSULATION
The house contains ex-
tra insulation. Recy-
cled-content fiber
glass batts were used in
the walls while blown-in
rock wool, a product
that also contains recy-
cled material, was used
in the attic space.
LANDSCAPING
Xedscaping or low
maintenance land-
scaping is part of the
overall design of the
eco-house. The design,
created by the Kirkwood
Community College Hor-
ticulture Department, re-
places a portion of the
ever-thirsty traditional
turf with plants, shrubs,
and trees as well as a
pathway and patio.
It's a common sense ap-
proach, which' reduces
time spent watering, fer-
tilizing, and mowing.
LIGHTING
In several areas of the
house, compact ~uo-
rescent lights are used.
These newly designed
fixtures are roughly four
times more efficient than
incandescents.
PAINT
Conventional latex
paints contain petro-
leum-based solvents
known as volatile or-
ganic compounds
(VOCs). VOCs are in-
gredients in paint that
.evaporate dudng the ap-
plication and drying
process~ and are re-
sponsible for most of the
odor associated with
painting.
Paint used in the eco-
house is formulated
without VOCs, provid-
ing healthier indoor air
quality.
RECYCLING
The mud 'room, with its
doorway to the garage,
contains a custom-
designed recycling
center. And garbage
haulers serving Hiawa-
tha offer curbside collec-
tion of paper, tin cans,
and plastic. Recycling is
easier than. ever!
By the way, dudng con-
struction of the eco-
house, students sepa-
rated recydable scrap to
reduce landfill waste.
The Bluestem Solid
Waste Agency assisted
in the recycling effort.
ROOFING
Homeowners look for
durable, attractive roofs
that are also affordable.
They also want a roof
that resists fire, hail, and
wind damage. After
considering several op-
tions the committee se-
lected an asphalt roof
with a 40-year war-
ranty.
The recycled content of
traditional shingles such
as these is often over-
looked. The organic, felt
base incorporates recy-
cled paper and recycled
waste slag.
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Reduce, reuse, recyclel
L
The commiffee seleded,
an. asphalt roof with a
40-year. warranty.
The house contains a
custom-designed
recycling center.
Eco-features make a
house more occupant
friendly,
(Continuedonpage4)
(Continued from page 3)
SIDING
The eco house commit-
tee was very much
aware that exterior
finishes are the most
visible aspect of a home.
Homeowners want a fin-
ish that is attractive and
requires little mainte-
rlance.
Aluminum siding was
selected -for the eco
house for several rea-
sons:
., Aluminum siding is
durable
· Aluminum siding has
recycled content
(maybe your old pop'
cans!)
· Aluminum siding can
be recycled
· Aluminum siding re-
quires little mainte-
nance, and
· Aluminum siding is
aesthetic
While metal requires a
great deal of energy to
manufacture, its durabil-
ity and recyclability re-
duce the total energy in-
volved in producing sev-
eral generations of prod-
ucts.
WINDOWS
Windows provide a
home with style, views,
and daylight: They can
also contribute to home
heat loss. To overcome
this, the design commit-
tee selected energy ef-
ficient windows - dou-
ble-pane, argon-filled
windows with Iow-
emissivity (low-E) films
that reflect heat into or
away from the structure.
Though more expensive
initially, their lifetime
cost is lower. The en-
ergy and maintenance
savings translate into
both cost and resource
savings over the life of
the house.
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Eco-house sponsors
include:
· Bluestem Solid
Waste Agency
· East Central Iowa
Council of Govern-
ments
· Iowa Department of
Natural Resources
Energy Efficiency and Rcnewable Energy Network (EREN):
www. eren.doe.gov
Center for Resourceful Building Technology
www.montana.com/crbt
Environmental Building NewsTM www.ebuild.com
Energy Star(9)
www.energystar. gov
CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
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What is an eco-house?
What is an eco-'house? It can be many things: But, to us it is a house that is designed
and built with the environment in mind. We are building a house that uses "green or sus-
tainable building" construction techniques and products. We only have one planet and it is
up to all of us to wisely use its resources:
"What is the use of a house if you ha~;en 't got a tolerable planet to'put it on?"
-- Henry David Thoreau, Philosopher, 1854
1999 year end report police department
Message from the Chief of Police ...............Page 1
Field Operations - Patrol ..........................Page 2
Calls for Service .....................................Page 2
Reports Taken .......................................Page 2
Arrests .................................................Page 3
Traffic Tickets Issued ..............................Page 3
Parking Tickets Issued ............................Page 4
Training and Accreditation ........................Page 4-5
Grant Activity .........................................Page 6
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS).Page 7
Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) ...............Page 7
Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray) ..........Page 7
Special Response Team (SRT) .................Page 7-8
Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT) ..........Page 8
Bombs and Explosives (JCMBS) ...............Page 9
K-9 ......................................................Page 9
Use of Force Summary ............................Page 9
Investigations ........................................Page 10-11
CommunityPolicing ................................Page11-12
Administrative Services ...........................Page 12
Community Services ...............................Page 12
D.A.R.E ................................................Page 13
Crime Prevention ....................................Page 14
Animal Control .......................................Page 14-16
Emergency Communications ....................Page 16-17
Evidence & Property Control .....................Page 17
Planning & Research ..............................Page 18
Records ...............................................Page 19
1999 Employee Activity Listing ..................Page 20
Field Operations - Patrol
Calls for Service
reports taken
arrests
traffic tickets
TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION
parking tickets
Grant Activity
GOVERNOR'S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU
Training for Intervention Procedures - (TIPS)
Two officers are trained as trainers for the TIPS program. The officers have been
training employees of establishments that serve alcoholic beverages on how to
recognize and discontinue serving persons who already are or are becoming
intoxicated.
The officers also review liquor laws during the training and provide information on the
detection of fraudulent or fictitious identification cards and drivers licenses.
Drug Recognition Experts- DRE
The Iowa City Police Department has two officers that have received extensive training
in DRE. They are trained to recognize individuals who are under the influence of drugs
and can determine the type of drug involved. They are trained as instructors and have
assisted in DRE training of other officers throughout the state. The training these
officers have received and assist with is through the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau in
Des Moines.
Oleoresin Capsicum (Pepper Spray)
In 1997 officers were trained in the use of pepper spray on a voluntary basis. Most
officers have been trained in the use of pepper spray and are currently carrying the
spray. Pepper spray is used to temporarily incapacitate an aggressor when sprayed
into the eyes. During 1999 officers not previously trained in the use of pepper spray
were trained. All sworn officers are now trained in the use of O. C. spray. Pepper spray
was used 46 times during 1999 and has proven to be a very useful tool. Officers have
found that oleoresin capsicum has become much more effective than using a nightstick,
and even though it causes discomfort it prevents injury to the arrestee and to the officer
when effective. Persons recover within ten to fifteen minutes after being sprayed when
the eyes are flushed with water. The spray has been used and is very effective in most
incidents when needed.
Special Response Team (SRT)
The Special Response Team was organized in 1997 to handle high-risk incidents
completing its second full year of service in 1999. The team's responsibilities include
responding to and resolving critical incidents, such as hostage situations, barricade
situations, sniper situations, high-risk apprehensions, high-risk warrant services,
personal protection, civil disturbances, and other special assignments. The team
handled six critical incidents during the year, in comparison to seven in 1998. These
incidents consisted of four high-risk search warrants, one high-risk arrest warrant, and
one barricaded subject. No injuries were sustained by officers, suspects, or the public
during any of the critical incidents.
The SRT continued to train two days per month, with one day dedicated to tactical
scenarios, and the other to firearm marksmanship. Training locations included an
elementary school, two high schools, a motel, a bar/club, a restaurant, a residential
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home, and a University of Iowa dormitory, and administrative building. Joint training
days were held with the Iowa State Patrol, Coralville Police Department and Johnson
County Sheriff's Department. A one-week training session was conducted in June by
international tactical trainer Albert Preciado. The focus of this training was proper
tactical response to a school shooting or hostage incident.
During this year, team leadership made significant revision to the SRT Policy and
Standard Operating Procedures Manual. This revision updated team procedures and
created new guidelines for other areas, such as training.
Team leadership also worked with the Iowa City Community School District to create a
district Emergency Plan. This plan will be implemented in the year 2000 and will
provide each school with a comprehensive response plan for instances of an armed
intruder or other violent situation. In conjunction with this, leadership formulated and
trained the entire department in Rapid Deployment Procedures to assist the first
responding officers to an "armed intruder" type incident.
Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT)'
The Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT) operates under Field Operations and is
directly supervised by the evening investigation sergeant. SCAT consists of 1
supervisor and five officers, one officer is also a gang investigator.
The SCAT officers have been assigned to patrol designated neighborhoods throughout
the community. Their presence in these neighborhood areas has effectively displaced
negative activities, which were taking place in the assigned neighborhoods.
The SCAT officers have been instrumental in many drug arrests and have provided
pertinent information about gang members and their associates to investigators from
many other jurisdictions. Several arrests have been made from information obtained by
the SCAT officers.
The SCAT officers made 813 arrests, including:
*Other Miscellaneous Charges 363
Liquor Violations 231
Drug Violations 227
Intoxication 187
Juvenile 57
Disorderly Conduct 47
OWl 35
Aggravated Assault 19
Shoplifting 10
*s/a Driving While Revoked, Driving Under Suspension, Arson, Possession of a
Fictitious DL, etc.
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Bomb and Explosives (johnson County Metro Bomb Squad)
K-9
Gallo, and his handier Officer Ronnie Gist are assigned te the hours of 7:00 p.m, - 3;00
a,m, Gal~o has beel~ a valuable addition to the police depalm~en[ His presence has
quelled several dis{urbances afld has convinced others to submit to arrest without a
struggle. Gatie has been used in several searches of vehicles and homes where search
Use of Force Summary
January 17 July
Februai~ 31 August 17
March 22 September 31
Apd] 21 October 32
USE OF FORCE
Investigations
The investigations unit is comprised of eight sworn officers, a sergeant, and a
lieutenant. The lieutenant serves as the investigation commander, along with the
position of project manager for the Johnson County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force.
The sergeant is assigned as the evening supervisor of the unit and is also in charge of
the Special Crimes Action Team (SCAT) unit. There are four core general investigators
who individually focus on financial crimes, sex crimes, or property crimes. One general
investigator is assigned to the investigations unit as a one-year assignment. A gang
investigator is assigned to work closely with the SCAT unit, a narcotics investigator is
assigned to the Johnson County Drug Task Force and a Domestic Violence Investigator
focus on domestic-related crimes and works closely with the Domestic Violence
Intervention Program and the Rape Victim Advocacy Program.
The positions of narcotics investigator and domestic investigator are paid through
grants. The grant for the narcotics investigator is paid through the Governor's Alliance
on Substance Abuse (GASA). Information on the grant investigators' statistics are
maintained outside the investigative unit and are forwarded to GASA on monthly and
semi-annual reports, including yearly audits and on site visits. Information on crimes
against women is also maintained outside the investigative unit. The crimes against
women investigator is required to make monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the
state on the cases that are investigated.
Investigators are assigned to attend various training schools throughout the year. There
is a thirty-two hour block of training during the first quarter of the year for all
investigators. Investigators received further training on a wide variety of topics such as
the Law Enforcement Intelligence Network (LEIN), Drug Enforcement, Domestic
Violence, Financial Crimes, Child Abuse, Computer Crimes, Sex Crimes Investigations,
Rape Victim Advocacy Training, and Interviewing and Interrogation techniques.
Investigators are encouraged to participate in a variety of committees and organizations
to aid in investigations and provide for victim services. Locally investigators represent
the Iowa City Police Department on the Johnson County Domestic Violence
Investigation Team, the Johnson County Sexual Assault Investigator's Team, the
Department of Human Services Johnson County Multi-Disciplinary Team for Child
Abuse, and the Department of Human Services Johnson County Multidisciplinary Team
for Dependent Adult Abuse. Regional organizations include the Johnson County Multi-
Agency Drug Task Force, the Law Enforcement Intelligence Network (LEIN), Mid-States
Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), the Iowa Sex Crimes Investigators
Association and the Iowa Chapter of the Midwest Gang Investigators Association.
The total number of cases cleared in 1999 is 739 cases. This reflects an increase over
1998 figures by 26. In 199 we observed a decrease in the investigations involving
domestic abuse and child abuse, but we saw an increase in homicides, child sexual
abuse and thefts.
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Community Policing
Administrative Services
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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d.a.r.e.
ANIMAL CONTROL
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
EVIDENCE & PROPERTY CONTROL
PLANNING & RESEARCH
RECORDS
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
AGENDA
City Council
Economic Development Committee
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
3:30 p.m.
City Manager's Conference Room
Introductory Comments- City Manager
Organization of Committee
· Meeting frequency, staff assignment, open meetings,
report to Council, expectations, etc.
Review of Economic Development Strategy - City Manager
· Confirm issues, discuss work program
Work Assignments
5. Any Other Business
April 3, 2000
Mr. Charles Wanninger, Publisher
Iowa City Press-Citizen
1725 N. Dodge St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Chuck:
I received my copy of your letter addressed to Mayor Ernie Lehman in which you are critical of
the means by which the City's Weber Day Committee has utilized a Request for Proposal
process to seek media sponsorship of the upcoming Weber Day event. I have discussed this
matter with some of the Committee representatives and reviewed the RFP document.
This will be the third year of the Irving B. Weber Day, an event which was originated and
planned by the Weber Day Committee. The Committee is made up of a number of City staff, as
well as citizens and other community representatives. Their primary reason for being, motivation
and interest is to create a successful Weber Day. They want to bring about events which will
create a high level of community awareness, participation, and involvement. It has always been
the hope of the planners of this event that Irving Weber, the personality and the historian, would
continue to live through his writings and remain in the memory of Iowa City. One problem the
Committee faces, however, is that a frequently asked question is "Who was Irving Weber?"
Even though he was justifiably named Man of the Century by your newspaper, the transient
nature of this community makes it mandatory that a very proactive effort be made to publicize
his life story and writings. This is what the Committee is attempting to accomplish - they wish to
increase the number stories about his life, reprint his historical articles, in other words, increase
the knowledge level of Iowa Citians about Irving Weber, not to limit it. This issue is not about
controlling information, but offering suggestions to the local media to increase information about
a local historic figure. It is always up to the media, of course, to determine what they think is
suitable for publication.
In a review of last year's event and other activities, the Committee felt some disappointment in
the level of media support and promotion of this event. I did not discuss in detail the
Committee's dissatisfaction other than they hoped a higher level of publicity and active media
participation could be achieved. With this year being the 1 O0th anniversary of Weber's birthday,
the Committee wished to produce a greater variety of events and resulting attendance by Iowa
Citians. With the desire for an increased venue of activities, the expenses will also likely
increase. The Committee judged it a high priority that more attention be given to promotion and
corporate sponsorship of the event. It is also their hope that dependence on a City (taxpayer)
subsidy of this event be maintained at a fixed level even in the face of higher expenses. Thus,
they believe a more innovative and creative way of promoting the event and increasing
attendance revenue is required. Rather than arbitrarily switching away from last year's sponsor,
the Press-Citizen, the Committee decided to open the process up in a competitive manner to
allow media companies to participate, via a proposal process outlined in the RFP. This seemed
to be a fair and equitable method.
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
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This RFP is intended to afford an opportunity for the sponsorship of a public event and, not
unlike events such as the Jazz Fest and the Chamber's Business Fair, it would be an
opportunity for a sponsoring company to secure substantial promotional and marketing impact
on behalf of the sponsoring company. This RFP had no intent and I can find no language that
would even remotely imply controlling media access. Sponsorships are common, and from past
experience the Press-Citizen is entirely aware of this fact, as a past sponsor of public events.
The designation of a primary promotional sponsor in no way precludes involvement by any
media source at any time concerning this event. In fact the RFP states the Committee would be
seeking limited advertising from numerous media. To imply that you are somehow precluded
from covering this event as a news story, I simply cannot see how you reached such a
conclusion. While other companies sponsor events, I assume those events are legitimate news
stories and you assign your reporters as you see fit. The Irving B. Weber Day event, as you are
fully aware, consists of numerous activities which are open to all, free of charge. I do not see
how there would be any means possible of even suggesting that news access to this event
could be controlled, let alone the implications you suggest of governmental interference. Your
ability to cover the event would be similar to denying access to someone at a public activity.
Taking the Business Fair as an example, which was sponsored by a competing newspaper, I
assume your reporters were not stopped at the gate and prevented from covering the event as a
new story.
Most troubling of all is your rather free use of the word "kickback." I have assumed that you are
not issuing formal allegations but simply implying that it appears in your mind to be such. At
least, that is what I hope you are thinking. The use of cash donation to a sponsoring event may
appear troubling to you, but is commonly done by corporations as a show of their community
support at other events. The Weber Committee has been fortunate in the past to receive several
cash donations from local businesses and individuals who are supportive of the goals of the
Weber Day Committee. To describe these donations as a "kick-back" impugns the charitable
intent of these good corporate and individual citizens.
For example, we recently formed a cash sponsorship relationship with an area financial
institution who will be sponsoring our music events at the Farmer's Market. This will involve a
cash payment/donation. I certainly do not expect them to believe that any sort of City business,
financial or otherwise, is to be gained by their sponsorship.
If there is any type of impropriety that you believe you have discovered in your relationship with
any of the individuals voluntarily serving on this Committee, I would certainly like to be made
aware of those. Please note again the Committee is made up of broad representation of local
service organizations, historical societies, commercial and school representatives, as well as
City employees. As far as your implication suggesting governmental interference, I simply
cannot see that the sponsorship of the Weber Day event by a media source such as your
company would in any way interfere with the operation of the free press.
In order for me to feel more comfortable I did consult other news media professionals, as well as
a legal review of the RFP. I asked if, in their review, did they see any type of inappropriate
language suggesting anything other than sponsorship of a public event. Each indicated they
saw no inappropriate language.
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I do not recall any objections on behalf of the Press-Citizen in being a past sponsor and so
therefore we are, simply spoken, "shocked" by the allegations in your letter. Again, I must
reiterate that an RFP was used to create an equitable means of affording reasonable
opportunity for all to participate, rather than arbitrarily making a decision to preclude one
sponsor over another. It was also used to perhaps motivate the media sponsor to think of new
and innovative means of providing promotion, rather than just relying on the same methods
used in previous years. The use of the harsh language in your response, I believe, does a
disservice to a group of good and decent citizens only wishing to do what is best for our
community in supporting the growing popularity of the Irving B. Weber Day event.
After speaking with various members of the Committee, it is the Committee's hope that this
misunderstanding can be clarified; however, with the strident nature of your language, it
appears doubtful. Considering the importance of local newspapers in the career of Irving Weber
as a historian, a productive relationship with all local media will remain our goal.
Sincerely,
St
City Manager
cc: City Council
Weber Day Committee Members
mgr/ltr/weber.doc
Press-Citizen
SATISFY YOUR NEED TO KNOW.
1725 N. Dodge St. · P.O. Box 2480. Iowa City, IA 52244. 319/337-3181
March 29, 2000
Mayor Ernie Lehman
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Lehman:
I am enclosing a copy of a letter my firm recently received from the City of Iowa City ..,
and I wanted to make sure that you were aware of it.
At best, it seems to be an effort for the city to control the news coverage of a community-
wide event. At worst, it appears to be requesting a financial kickback. It almost says:
"Tell me how much money you'll give me... and we might give you the business."
I am offended, Ernie, on both counts. And I would hope that you would be too.
Irving B. Weber was a wonderful asset for the community of Iowa City. Certainly
honoring his 100th birthday with a special day is a worthwhile gesture, one that we would
completely support. As you know, we have been longtime fan of Mr. Weber, having
carried his columns and articles for years. We also commissioned a special play noting
Mr. Weber's life. And we contributed to a Weber Days festival last year.
Now, the City of Iowa City is asking for more - apparently the right to control the press
coverage of the event. And the clear implication that a financial kickback is in order if
we want to do business with the city's Weber Day Planning Committee.
Please note the language in Section 3 of the attached. It asks that we provide "editorial
support and planned series of news articles prior to the event." And asks for a "cash gift
to support the day's events."
Sounds like a kickback to me.
I am embarrassed that I apparently have to remind city govemment that news content is
not for sale at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. We, like you, have a role to play in the
leadership of this community. Part of that role is as a community watchdog. If we get in
the habit of allowing the city govemrnent to tell us what we can and what we cannot put
in our newspaper, we are abdicating our role.
And, though you may disagree with us from time to time, I suspect that you also have a
full appreciation for the different roles that government and the media must play in our
free society.
When the celebration of Irving B. Weber Day happens on August 12, the Press-Citizen
will be covering the story. But we will cover the story on the basis of its news value -
not on the basis of what city government dictates in the way of news coverage.
The attached "request for proposal" starts both of us down a slippery slope, Ernie. It
smells of government interference in the operation of a free press... and it smells of a
policy in which the city can demand a financial kickback for doing business with it.
I would hope that you and your elected colleagues on the Iowa City Council would not be
party to it.
Sincerely,
(-~harles T. Wanninger
President and Publisher
CC
City Manager Steve Atkins
Iowa City Council Members
Larry Eckholt
Barb Coffey
PROPOSED ACTION STEPS
1. Spearhead a movement to limit (& reduce) the number of liquor licenses
in district
2. Voluntarily refuse admission to patrons under 19 years
3. All bar staffs will be T.I.P.S. certified
4. Voluntarily discontinue all marketing efforts that may appear to be
encouraging "binge drinking" (i.e. "All You Can Drink - $5.00")
5. All bars will have ID machines and reference (match) books to confirm
both age and identity
6. Voluntarily discontinue "out of sight" sales (1 patron requesting 4
pitchers)
7. Establish formula for minimum prices (to avoid appearance of
encouraging binge drinking)
· Fall-back position (explanation & discussion)
· Potential legal recourse
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 4, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Procurement Policies
As many of you are aware we offer a City logo clothing purchase usually every six months or so.
City employees with their own funds can purchase various City logo apparel. Council Members
have also participated in these purchases. It is popular with our City employees and I believe
helps employees express support for the organization they serve.
We recently undertook a review of the manufacturing location of this clothing. We learned there
is the distinct possibility this clothing or at least some of the various types of clothing offered to
our employees may be made in sweatshops. The location of the country of manufacture lead us
to this conclusion. When learning this we halted the employee purchases in order to research
the matter. We did not want to commit to the purchase of any goods and services that could be
attributed to sweatshops or similar circumstances in a foreign country. Also we did not want to
accuse without having more detailed information. We have come to believe the clothing is being
manufactured in a work environment in these foreign countries that is not desirable for the
employees. We would like to believe that as City employees, we would conduct ourselves in a
fashion that would not add to human misery and therefore we have stopped this order of
employee logo shirts, t-shirts, jackets, etc. Public monies are not involved in this circumstance
but I do believe the City employees will be supportive of and understand my decision. We hope
to continue to offer these City logo clothing to our employees and will be seeking other vendors.
cc: Kevin O'Malley
Mary Niichel
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Procurement Policy
It shall be the policy of the City of Iowa City that the procurement of goods and services be
conducted in a manner that is socially responsible and sensitive to the work environment of
those who produce said goods and services. The City of Iowa City will seek vendors that reflect
its belief that any workplace involved with the production of goods and services should be an
environment in which individuals may work with dignity and without threat of economic, social,
or physical harm. To the fullest extent practical, the City of Iowa City will work with its suppliers
and other vendors to carry out this policy.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: April 4, 2000
RE: "Paint the Town"
Judy Hurtig of Hancher Auditorium is organizing an event called "Paint
the Town" in which people will be invited to paint large plywood panels
cut out to resemble a city skyline for later display at Hancher
Auditorium. Typically this activity will take place in Plaza during the
Friday Night Concert series.
Judy has invited the City Council and City staff to launch the project by
being the first group to "paint the town." She is requesting participation
on Friday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. She tells me artistic talent is not a
prerequisite. Please let Lisa or me know if you are interested so we can
tell Judy.
cc: Department Directors
TREASURY DIVISION MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 4, 2000
TO: ' , '
FROM: anager
SUB J: Collection of Water Service Fees through Property Tax Lien Procedures
A question was raised as to why the City does not include outstanding water service fees on inactive accounts with
the lien collections for delinquent utility accounts, as stipulated in Title 14, Chapter 3A-6B2. Our exclusion of such
water service fees from this lien process applies only to utility accounts identified as residential rental property
accounts when the tenant is the account holder. This exclusion was established to coincide with the stipulations set
for in State Code 384.84.
Specifically, State Code 384.84 3d reads For a residential rental property where a charge for water service is
separately metered and paid directly by the tenant, the rental property' is exempt from a lien for those delinquent
charges incurred after the landlord gives written notice to the city utility or enterprise that the tenant is liable for
the charges and a deposit not exceeding the usual cost of ninety days of water service is paid to the utility or
enterprise. The State Code goes on to explain what should be included in the required written notice and directs
when the ninety-day deposit would be refunded.
If the City were to enforce this state law to the letter, it would require changes to the City's utility computer program
and require additional staff hours to maintain the accounting of such a deposit system and also to process the written
notices from the owners/landlords. This would not be cost effective. I would also surmise that the ninety-day
deposit could be used ONLY for water service fees, and that our collection of balances from other utility service
fees would continue to be through the lien processes.
It is my opinion that requiring the owner/landlord of residential properties to comply with the State Code
stipulations (a written notice and a ninety day deposit from the owner for each tenant or account that is separately
metered) would be an administrative nightmare and not practical. The owners/landlords may or may not comply
with the written notice. The paper flow would be dramatic to both the owner/landlords and to the City. Consider
the financial burden to the owner/landlord of a 64 unit residential rental property that was separately metered.
(i.e. 800 cubic feet/month average water consumption = $30.43/month water service fee X 3 months =
$91.29 X 64 units = $5843.20 total deposits).
I would venture that owner/landlords would not be in agreement to put forth a ninety-day deposit for each separately
metered residential utility account in a tenant's name to exclude the collection of water service fees from the lien
processes.
For your information, the City wrote off $927.21 as uncollected water service fees on those residential rental
accounts in a tenants name, submitted for lien collection at the March 21, 2000 Council Meeting. The City wrote
off another $714.50 in water service fees on like accounts that were paid by the owners in order to prevent those
accounts from being presented to City Council for the lien collection. Therefore, a total of $1641.71 was written off
for unpaid water service fees on residential rental accounts in tenant's names.
In summary, the current State Code allows for the collection of water service fees on a residential rental account in a
tenants name, however, the State Code stipulations create an administrative burden and are not cost effective.
Cc: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director