HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-18 Info Packet of 4/13"'- - CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
~°/t~Y~r~' April 13, 2000
J APRIL 17 WORK SESSION ITEMS J
IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: CDBG/HOME
Allocations
IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: Council Discussion -Liquor Sale, Licensing, Etc.
IP3 Chart from Assistant City Attorney Matthews: Beer and Liquor Enforcement and
Control Options
IP4 Memorandum from City Manager: Upcoming Goal Session
J MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP5 Memorandum from Council Member Vanderhoef: Transportation
IP6 Letter from Robert and Erma Wolf to City Manager: Lake Ridge [City Manager response
included]
IP7 Memorandum from City Manager: Police Department Training
IP8 Memorandum from City Manager: Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy
IP9 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
IP10 Memorandum from City Clerk: Tentative Joint Meeting Agendas
IP11 Memorandum from City Clerk: March 6 Council Work Session
IP12 Memorandum from City Clerk: March 20 Council Work Session
IP13 Letter from Finance Director to Gloria Jacobson (Mayor, University Heights): Fiscal Year
2001 Contract between the City of University Heights and the City of Iowa City for
Transit Service
IP14 Minutes: February 24 Chief Elected Officials and Regional Workforce Investment
Board [Vanderhoef]
IP15 Letter from Irving B. Weber Committee Co-Chairs Eckholt and Coffey to Charles
Wanninger (IC Press Citizen): Sponsorship
IP16 Letter from Dr. Alfrieta Parks Monagan to Police Captains Harney and Widmer:
Appreciation
IP17 Letter from Neighborhood Services Coordinator to Northside Residents: Follow-Up to
March 23 Meeting
IP18 EPA Finalizes Phase II Regs [Vanderhoef]
Information Packet
April 13, 2000
page 2
Information distributed at Joint meeting with Parks and recreation commission
regarding parkland/trail/staff information.
Memo from Assistant City Attorney and Administrative AssiStant to the City Manager
regarding Sharpshooting.
Information regarding the fourth Citizen's Police Academy graduation and ceremony on 4/20.
Copy of Gazette article on Drinking Survey from Gary Sanders.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
To: Karin Franklin, Director, ~
FRre°.'m: CDBG/HOME AIIocations~~
On April 18th, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2001 Annual
Action Plan which contains the allocations for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. The Housing and Community Development
Commission has provided you with a recommendation based on ranking criteria
(attached) adopted by the Council in December, 1999. These criteria were
included in City Steps, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs and
Services for Low-income Residents. The Commission's recommendation was
also based on input from the applicants, the staff, and correspondence from the
public during the Commission's deliberative process.
The criteria, which have been discussed by the Commission and the Council
over the years and amended accordingly, are a guideline for decision-making.
However, the criteria are used by the staff to advise potential applicants, by the
applicants to make financial decisions about their projects, and are intended to
be used by the Commission and the Council as a guide to allocation decision-
making. The Commission clearly feels that the recommendation before you is
consistent with these criteria.
Since there has been some indication that the Council may have different
priorities for the allocation of these funds than those forwarded by the
Commission, the Commission has scheduled their April meeting for April 24 to
follow the Council's public hearing and allow an opportunity for the Commission
to offer an alternative allocation proposal, if necessary. This is not the
Commission's wish, but an allocation which meets HUD parameters (there can
be no contingency; unprogrammed funds must be put into administration or
another program; and only 20% of the allocation can be spent for administration)
must be completed and conveyed to HUD by May 15, 2000. We respectfully
request that if there is a possible Council majority, after the public hearing, who
wish to not fund a project(s) recommended by the Commission, or who wish to
fund a project (s) not recommended by the Commission, the Council so indicate
at your meeting on Tuesday. No formal vote is necessary or appropriate;
however an indication would be helpful.
Cc City Manager
Steven Nasby
Eleanor Dilkes
HCDC
RANKING CRITERIA FOR CDBG~HOME PROJECTS
This ranking sheet will be used to assist the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) in the
FY00 allocation process. HCDC members will rank each project according to the uestions\cdteria shown
below. Each question or criteria will then be assigned a point value. The five categories below are given a total
number of points and have been weighted according to their importance. Mark the number of point(s) for
each questionlcriteria and total the points in each section.
Need\Priority (maximum 20 total points)
1. Meets a CITY STEPS pdodty? (High=10, Medium=6, Low=3 points)
2. Has the applicant documented a need for this project? (0-5 points)
3. Project meets the goals or objectives in CITY STEPS? (0-5 points)
SUB-TOTAL
Leveraging Resources (maximum 25 points)
1. Does the project allow for the re-use of CDBG\HOME funds? (0-7 points)
A. Principal and interest [30 year or less Amortization] 7 points
B. Principal and no interest [30 year or less Amortization] 6 points
C. Principal with a balloon payment 3 points
D. Conditional Occupancy Loan (future repayment) I point
E. Declining balance lien (amount forgiven over time) 0 points
F. Grant (no repayment) 0 points
2. Project leverages human resources [volunteers, etc.] (0-8 points)
3. Project leverages other financial resources? [Including in-kind] (0-8 points)
4. Project pays property taxes or a payment in lieu of taxes (0-2 points)
SUB-TOTAL
Feasibility (maximum 20 points)
1. The project will be completed within the required time pedod? (0-6 points)
2. Project budget is justified? [Costs are documented\reasonable] (0-6 points)
3. The level of public subsidy is needed? [Private funds not available?] (0-4 points)
4. Has applicant documented efforts to secure other funding? (0-4 points)
SUB-TOTAL
Impact\Benefit (maximum 25 points
1. Primarily targets low-income persons (0-30%=10, 31-50%=6, 51-80%=4 points)
2. Project produces adequate benefits to the community related to cost? (0-5 points)
3. Does the project help persons gain self-sufficiency? (0-5 points)
4. Outcome data indicates program objectives can be met? (0-5 points)
SUB-TOTAL
Capacity\History (maximum 10 points)
1. Applicant has the capacity to undertake the proposed project? (0-4 points)
2. If previously funded, has applicant completed prior project(s) and
maintained regulatory compliance? (0-6 points)
3. If new, applicant can maintain regulatory compliance? (0-6 points)
SUB-TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL:
PROJECT NAME:
PROPOSED ALLOCATION: $ (Projects under 60 points receive $0)
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 12, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Council Discussion - Liquor Sale, Licensing, Etc.
At your regularly scheduled work session of April 17 you will be discussing issues associated
with the sale and use/misuse of alcohol and the community concerns related to the
consequences of such behavior. Many organizations, public and private, are offering you
opinions and ideas. You have been presented with a number of ideas that might address the
problem which, in my judgment, remains undefined. I believe one of your early discussions
should be defining the problem or at the very least putting on the table for discussion the
concerns of the City Council, collectively and individually.
We must also keep in mind that liquor is sold at numerous locations throughout the city, each
with unique circumstances to consider. The downtown area due to the number of bars,
restaurants, etc. is often cited as the location of most concern in our community, however, you
are aware that liquor is sold in many places of business. Your policy and ultimately legislative
discussion needs to address the problem on a comprehensive basis. Any action you might take
with respect to regulating the sale of liquor and/or the location of liquor establishments can have
an effect on our whole community.
You will need to consider how to proceed with a discussion of "just what is the problem."
Hopefully your discussion can bring focus to the problems associated with alcohol. If an issue is
strictly the social and health-related issues of irresponsible drinking of all ages, then we can
focus on how to regulate or at least minimize such behavior. Availability of liquor to those
underage is also a concern which can be addressed by regulation. This will likely elicit response
by all those who hold liquor licenses and are in the business of selling alcoholic beverages.
Governmental expenses need to be recognized and policies considered. Certainly one of the
common complaints is vigorous police enforcement of underage drinking as well as the
complaint of insufficient police enforcement of the liquor laws. Regardless of what side you are
on this issue, it involves a taxpayer expense.
Liquor Sale, Licensing, Etc.
April 12, 2000
Page 2
I would hope at our work session on April 17 we can focus on problem definition and after doing
so, we can put together a working list of options, ideas, and other issues. These can be
researched for you in order to determine just what options are available under the law and
which are acceptable to our community.
The following represents "the problem" as I have heard it defined from a variety of sources.
Please feel free to add to/subtract from as you see fit.
1. Underage drinking - those under 21
- neighborhood parties
- downtown
- quick serve establishments
- other suppliers of alcohol
2. Misuse of alcohol
drunkenness - binge, health-related
- public intoxication
- law enforcement responsibility
- reputation of downtown
3. Easy availability of alcohol/leading to misuse
- those underage
- those of age
- concentration of availability of alcohol (downtown)
- specials encouraging consumption
4. Negative effects on community image by concentration of liquor sales
5. Public expense of regulation and enforcement
cc: Chief of Police
City Attorney
City Clerk
mgdmem/liquor.doc
BEER AND LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT AND CONTROL OPTIONS
Criminal Measures
1. Possession Under Legal Age (City & State Code)
2. Serving minors (State Code)
a.) Licensee/Permittee
b.) Employee
Civil/Administrative Measures Incident To Criminal Conviction - Licensee/Employee
1.1st conviction: $500 civil penalty
2nd conviction within 2 yrs.: 30 day suspension & civil penalty of $1500
3~d conviction within 3 yrs.: 60 day suspension & civil penalty of $1500
4th conviction within 3 yrs.: revocation
Civil/Administrative Penalties Without Criminal Convictions For Serving Minors
1. Following hearing by Local Authority
a.) 1st violation: $300 civil penalty
b.) Subsequent violations: suspension up to 1 yr; revocation of license; or civil penalty up to
$1000
Limiting Access To Establishments By Those Under 21 Yrs. Of Age
1. By time of day
2. By time of day and % of sale of alcohol or food
Zoning Issues
1. Concentration or proximity of bars in downtown: any restrictions must be based on harm to
public safety, health, and welfare
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 12, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Upcoming Goal Session
I have spoken with Tim Shields of the University's Institute of Public Affairs and he indicated that
Thursday, May 25, all day, was available to him to serve as a facilitator for Council goal setting.
We need to select the date and confirm what your expectations are with respect to this goal
setting session so Tim may prepare his schedule.
This matter will be on your work session agenda for Monday evening April 17.
cc: Tim Shields
Mgr\mem~sa4-11 .doc
MEMO TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DEE VANDERHOEF
DATE: APRIL 11, 2000
At the March National League of Cities (NLC) meeting in Washington D.C., as an Iowa League
appointee, I participated in the Transportation, Infrastructure and Services (TIS) policy board meeting. At
this meeting, the members discussed areas of concern for their cities and what issues they wanted the
NLC to study. The Policy Board voted on all the presented issues and the top three were sent to the NLC
TIS Steering Committee for future study. From these studies, the policy steering committee may bring
recommendations to the NLC Congress (December) new policy statements to be adopted by the members
that may subsequently lead to political action (ie. lobbying Congresstional delegations, during the March
2001 NLC meeting and throughout the future.)
In looking at Iowa City and the state as a whole, I felt funding of all forms of transportation were a high
priority and most specifically Federal operations funding for transit and pari-transit systems for small
cities. Cities with populations of 50,000 to 150,000 are presently funded by population ratio standards,
where as larger cities are funded by performance standards. This may not be equitable. Also, it was noted
by another participant, Federal rules regarding the requirement to expand pari-transit as the regular
transit system was expanded was an unfunded mandate! ! [!
In addition, looking at the future of the rail system for rapid transit and passenger service, there is a huge
need for Federal capital funding to upgrade infrastructure. I presented these two issues to the Board. The
rail issue was expanded to include rail safety funding, whistle-flee rules, rail lengths, capacity, and high-
speed rail.
The third study issue adopted by the Policy Board was continuation of intelligent transportation systems
(ITS). ITS can be applied to transportation infrastructure of highways, streets, bridges and transit systems,
as well as to a growing number of vehicles, including cars, buses, trucks and trains. These information
and communications technologies can also be used to better manage and improve how transportation
proriders such as governments transit agencies and truckers offer services to the public.
This item is for your information. Please contact me with questions or input for the steering committee,
which meets in early June.
Dee
LAKE RIDGE, INC.
893 Spring Ridge Dr. - Hwy 218 S.
Iowa City, 1A 52246
Phone: (319) 446-9071
FAX: (319) 466-1793
Date: March 30, 2000
To: Steve Atkins
CiW Manager
410 E Washington St
Iowa Ci~ IA 52240
From: Lake Ridge, Inc.
Robert and Erma Wolf
Dear Neighbor:
As you may already know, we have purchased the John and Betty
Maxey farm with the intended purpose of expanding Lake Ridge and
fulfilling a request by the 1995 Johnson County Board of Supervisors
for a second access to Lake Ridge, that being from Dane Road.
Enclosed is a copy of our first draft showing the completed
development of Lake Ridge and a proposed addition schematic. You
will notice the two are very different. The market has moved to 65%
double-wide homes and 35% single-wide, a reversal of the 1995 market.
We are interested in hearing your ideas on how the Lake Ridge
expansion can better serve you and your property. Please call us at
Wolf Construction (351-6794) or Lake Ridge (466-9071). Now is the
best time to discuss any changes.
Thank you for your interest.
April 6, 2000
Robert and Erma Wolf
Lake Ridge Inc.
893 Spring Ridge Dr.
Highway 218 S.
Iowa City, IA 52246
Dear Bob and Erma:
I have received your memorandum dated March 30, 2000 regarding your planned expansion of
Lake Ridge. I am not sure of exactly what you would wish from the City at this point; however, I
would like to ensure you we are aware of the issues as noted below:
1. The property which you show to the west and south of Lake Ridge is in Iowa City's Growth
Area and is subject to the Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement. This
agreement recognizes existing zoning, but requires that any development be built to City
standards. It is unclear exactly what standards you have planned for this expansion. I will
note that this Fringe Agreement was adopted by the City and the County after the County
approval of the original Lake Ridge development.
2. The development which you show on the plan attached to your memorandum is consistent
with our recently adopted South Central District Plan. This is a plan which is part of our
larger Comprehensive Plan and looks at specific districts within the city, including our
projected growth area into the county. The main issue which we will have with the Lake
Ridge expansion relates to annexation. Because this property is within our growth area it is
an area in which we anticipate annexation at some time. We feel very strongly that urban
density development should take place within the incorporated areas of Johnson County
and that any urban density development on the fringe of the City should be incorporated into
the City. I am aware that you have equally strong feelings in opposition to that position.
3. In conversations with Karin Franklin, I understand that the zoning in place is RS in the
County and that rezoning of this property will be required whether you develop it in the
County or in the City.
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
4. We believe that your development provides a much needed housing opportunity in the Iowa
City area. What you show for your expansion is obviously a diminishment of the density of
development of Lake Ridge. However, the expansion appears to continue to provide an
alternative housing option for our area citizens. We would like to work with you on
development of this area. I hope that we can resolve our differences in terms of whether this
development occurs in the County or in the City.
Thank you for providing us information about your plans for the future. I sincerely hope we can
work together on this.
Sincerely,
cc: City Council
Karin Franklin, Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development
Sally Stutsman, Chair, County Board of Supervisors
Mgr\ltr~bew4-6.doc
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City of Iowa City P7
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: April 10, 2000
RE: Police Department Training
The department prepares on a monthly basis, a training bulletin. I
found the March 2000 bulletin to be particularly interesting in that it
discusses guidelines for our officers when approaching someone who
has been a victim of a crime. I thought you would find this
interesting.
Attachment
Iowa City Police Department March 2000
Guidelines for Approaching
Victims of Crime Terry Stops and Illinois V
Wardlow
Adapted from Department of Justice manual First
Response of Victims of Crime Adapted from Policy Review IACP
In 1968 the United States Supreme Court in Terry v.
The way people cope as victims of crime depend
largely on their experiences immediately following the Ohio, held that police officers who have reasonable
crime. As law enforcement officers, we are usually the suspicion that an individual has committed a crime, is
committing a crime, or is about to commit a crime may
first officials to approach victims. For this reason, we
are in a unique position to help victims cope with the stop that individual for questioning and may, if
circumstances warrant, frisk the individual for weapons
immediate trauma of the crime and to help restore their
sense of security and control over their lives. during the course of the stop. The legal requirement of
"reasonable suspicion" has been the focus of
Circumstances of the crime and the crime scene challenges under Terry stops. While reasonable
determine when and how the first responding officers suspicion is less than probable cause to arrest, there
are able to address victims and their needs. Generally, must be objective, articulable facts that cumulatively
officers must attend to many tasks, including assessing indicate that the individual may be involved in a crime.
medical needs, determining facts and circumstances, This in turn means that the officer making the stop
advising other personnel and gathering and distributing must be able to enumerate exactly what those
suspect information. Unless there is a life-safety issue, circumstances were that led the officer to believe that
sometimes, as the first responding officer, you must criminal activity is afoot and that the person being
delay your attendance to the victims. For example, if detained is involved in that activity.
the crime is ongoing, or if the collection of evidence or
investigation of the crime is extremely time-sensitive, Terry stops are differentiated from "consensual"
the first responding officer may not be able to direct contact, as when an officer is involved in a
"consensual" contact, the subject is free to walk away
their immediate attention to the victims. However, as
from the police. The courts have ruled that the police
continued onpage 2 have no authority to detain any citizen where there is
, no "reasonable suspicion" based upon objective,
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E articulable facts that the person is involved in a crime.
I Approaching Victims of Crime In illinois v Wardlow, officers were actively patrolling a
high crime/narcotics trafficking area. When Wardlow
I Terry Stops and Illinois v. Wardlow saw the officers he fled on foot. He was subsequently
arrested. In the past, the Supreme Court has held that
4 CALEA update persons were free to flee if the police did not have
reasonable suspicion to detain them. In this case it
was the Wardlow's action of fleeing from the police,
while in a high crime zone which created the
reasonable suspicion for the police to stop him. The
continued on page 3
training '1
continuedfrom page
soon as the most urgent and pressing tasks have been possible.
addressed, officers will focus their attention on the
· Ask victims about any special concerns or needs
victims and their needs. At this point, how the officers
they may have.
respond to victims, explain the competing law
enforcement duties and work with the victims is very · Provide a "safety net" for victims before leaving.
important. Make telephone calls and pull together personal or
professional support for the victims. Give victims
By approaching victims appropriately, you will gain related informational pamphlets including support
their trust and cooperation. Victims may then be more
services, victim compensation information and
willing to provide detailed information about the crime
hotline numbers.
to officers and later to investigators and prosecutors,
which, in turn, will lead to the conviction of more · Give victims, in writing, your name and information
criminals. Remember that you are there for the victim, on how to contact you. You may wish to include
the victim is not there for you. the case or incident number with the information.
Encourage them to contact you if they have
You can help victims by understanding the three major questions.
needs they have after a crime ahs been committed:
· The need to feel safe; Victims need to express their emotions
· The need to express their emotions; Victims need to air their emotions and tell their story
· The need to know "what comes next" after their after the trauma of the crime. They need to have their
victimization. feelings accepted and their story "heard" by a non-
Victims' need to feel safe judgmental listener. In addition to fear, they may have
feelings of self-blame, anger, shame, sadness, or
People often feel helpless, vulnerable and frightened denial. Their most common response is:" I don't
by the trauma of their victimization. As the first believe this happened to me." Emotional distress may
responding officer you can respond to victims' need to surface in seemingly peculiar ways, such as laughter.
feel safe by following these guidelines: Sometimes victims feel rage at the sudden,
· Introduce yourself to the victims by name and title. unpredictable, and uncontrollable threat to their safety
Briefly explain your role and purpose. or lives. This rage can even be directed at the people
who are trying to help them. You can respond to
· Reassure the victim of their safety and your victims' need to express their emotions by following
concern by paying close attention to your own
these guidelines:
words, posture, mannerism, and tone of voice.
(remember verbal judo, your non-verbals carry · Avoid cutting off victims' expression of their
more weight than your verbal cues) emotions.
· Notice victims' body language, and other non-
e Ask victims to tell you in just a sentence of two verbals (verbal judo training). This can help you
what happened. Ask if they have any physical understand and respond to what they are feeling
injuries. Take care of their medical needs first. as well as what they are saying.
· Offer to contact a family member, friend, or crisis · Assure victims that their emotional reactions to the
counselor f or victims. crime are not uncommon. Sympathize with the
victims.
· Ensure privacy during your interview. Conduct it in
· Counter any self-blame by the victims.
a place where victims feel secure.
· Speak with the victims as individuals. Do not "just
· Ask simple questions that allow victims to make take a report." Ask the victim how they are feeling.
decisions, assert themselves and regain control
· Let victims know you want to hear the whole story
over their lives. including things they don't think are important.
· To the extent possible, assure victims of the
· Ask open-ended questions. Avoid questions that
confidentiality of their comments whenever
can be answered by yes or no.
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continued from page I
court stated that while the presence in a high crime
UPCOMING TRAINING
area, or the fact that a person is fleeing from the police
THiS IS A PARTIAL LISTING OF UPCOMING TRAINING THAT MAY BE does not constitute reasonable suspicion, taken in
AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONSIDER THIS A POSTING. ANY LEq'rERS combination there was reasonable suspicion.
SUBMITTED BASED ON THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED A WardlOw is a 5 - 4 and the court declined to create a
REQUEST TO ATTEND. "bright line" rule, which states that running from the
police, in and of itself creates reasonable suspicion.
TRAINING EVENT One thing that Wardlow does not hold is that officers
PLACE NATL. GUARDARMORY have reasonable suspicion to stop everyone who is
DATE APRIL 10-11 AND 12-13 running away from them. It merely allows officers to
Terrorism/Weapons of Mass Destruction consider the fact that the subject is running, along with
Training Event other factors when determining if there is reasonable
suspicion to detain a subject.
PLACE TIFFIN GUN CLUB/CRPD RANGE
DATa MAY 15-19 Additionally, Wardlow was a situation where the officer
Range Week. was in uniform. It is unlikely that the decision would
have been decided in this manner if the officer(s) were
TRAINING EVENT in plain clothes or a non-traditional uniform and/or if
PLACE MOLINE PD they initiated the contact from unmarked patrol car.
DATE MAY15-19 AND MAY 22-26 I.e. iS it reasonable for a person to flee from
Police Cyclist training. unidentifiable people whom are attempting to stop
TRAINING EVENT them.
PLACE EAUCLAIRE, WI The officer must base all investigative stops on
DATa MAY22-24 reasonable suspicion, that the person to be stopped
MATAI cenference/ACTARtesting. has committed is committing or about to commit a
criminal act. Reasonable suspicion must be based on
specific, articulable facts. What constitutes reasonable
suspicion is seldom provided by just one fact; rather its
existence depends on the totality of the circumstances.
These may include but are not limited to location, time,
and behavior. While the decision in Wardlow is
helpful, it is more of a clarification then an expansion of
the officer's authority. ·
THIS AND THAT
Officer Singleman forwarded the following "reminder". Thanks
From a recent incident in Wisconsin.. .the members of the CRT were down in a basement trying to control a
subject. Two officers not involved in the incident and removed from the scene were "chatting" about the
incident on their data terminals .... #1 "1 guess they're gaBBing the heck out of him and he still won't come out."
#2 "Is he still alive?" #1 "1 hope not." Of course these messages were retrieved and are currently being used
by the family in the civil suit, with an atty. for the family saying the "the information would be fodder to show the
department's "cowboys and Indians" attitude toward the standoff." Bottom line.. .Anything you send from your
data terminal is retrievable. If the message you are about to send is not something you would be willing to
state verbally in a crowd or court; perhaps you had better reconsider sending.
Recently there have been instances where there have been holds put on impounded vehicles for proof of
current registration. While current registration is required to operate a vehicle on public highway, this in and of
itself is not grounds for placing a hold on the vehicle.
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. Unknown.
training 3
Continued from pg. 2
· Show that you am actively listening to the victims arraignment of a suspect.
through your comments, facial expressions and · Tell victims about subsequent law enforcement
body language. (once again V J) interviews or other kinds of interviews they can
· Avoid interrupting victims while they are telling expect.
their story. · Discuss the general nature of any medical forensic
· Repeat or rephrase what you think you heard the examinations the victim will be asked to undergo
and the importance of these examinations for law
victims say. I.e. "Let's see if I understood you
correctly." enforcement.
Victims need to know "What Comes Next" after their · Explain what specific information from the crime
victimization reports will be available to news organizations.
Discuss the likelihood of the media releasing this
Victims often have concerns about their role in the information.
investigation of the crime and in the legal proceedings.
· Counsel victims that lapses of concentration,
They may also be concerned about issues such as
media attention or payment for health care or property memory losses, depression and physical ailments
damage. You can help relieve some of their anxiety by are normal reactions. Encourage them to
telling victims what to expect in the aftermath of the reestablish their normal routines as quickly as
crime. This will also help prepare them for upcoming possible.
stressful events and changes in their lives. You can · Give victims literature listing resources available
respond to victims' need to know about what comes for help and information.
next after their victimization by following these
guidelines: · Ask victims whether they have any questions.
Encourage victims to contact you if they have
· Briefly explain law enforcement procedures for questions or need additional assistance. ·
tasks such as the filing of your report, the
investigation of the crime, and the arrest and
March Training CALEA UPDATE
At this time we are in compliance with approx. 310 of
Member(s) Training Hrs the 439 CALEA standards. There are an additional
75 standards that are somewhere in the review
50, 51 I nterview/I nterrogation 16
process. This leaves 54 standards that have not yet
88,99 Discipline 24 been addressed.
98 Rapid Deployment Inst. 8 During March, G/O 99-05, Use of Force and G/O 99-
04, Canine Operations have been reviewed. They
82,90 Natl. Traffic Safety Conf. 24 will be reissued in April under the new prioritization
format. Use of Force will obviously be a red and
90 Governor's Traffic Safety Conf. 16 Canine will be reissued as a green.
95,97 Missing Children Homicide 8
An order regarding body armor has been circulated
16 SRT Situational Training 8 for comment/review. It requires that officers electing
not to wear the armor take it with them in their
15 SRT FirearmsTraining 8 vehicle. (Note: This is not intended to mean that
patrol officers may leave their vest in the trunk of
All WT #s 00-08,37,28.36 their assigned vehicle. They will need to take it out
23 Bomb Disposal Update 8 with them each day.) It has generated conversation.
If you have any strong feelings, get them to me
47 Sworn FATS .25 ASAP.
33,17,55 Motor Vehicle Theft 8
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City of Iowa City ! °~'~:~° i-
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: April 10, 2000
RE: Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy
Attached you will find a chart summarizing findings from calls to
other cities in Iowa regarding sidewalk snow removal policies.. There
seems to be very little common ground regarding enforcement
policies; although, I would note that other than Cedar Falls, we do
allow the most "latitude" as it relates to enforcement. Council Bluffs
officials tell us it is not a big enforcement problem, but note they
issue a $500 + fine.
We will schedule this for a work session.
Attachment
SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL POLICIES
After Snowfall Complaints or # Hours after
City Stops, to be Staff Notified before Average Cost to Homeowner
Cleared within Inspections Method of Notification City Clears Comments
Ames 10 daylight Complaints On-site posting. 24 hours f~75-8125 They videotape. Useful in
hours (.75/ft + ~35 admin fee) court. Property assessed.
Bettendorf 48 hours Both Letter. 24 hours f~50 minimum. They hire contractor.
Property assessed.
Cedar Falls 7 days Both Phone Call and Letter. 48 hours ? Property assessed.
Cedar Rapids 10 hours Both Door Hangars. 8 hours $75 Property assessed.
Coralville 24 hours Complaints Letter. 24 hours 8.75/ft + ~50 admin fee + Contracted service. Property
ice melt 8.35/ft assessed.
Council Bluffs 24 hours Complaints Door hangar. 24 hours Fine of 8530. If they still
refuse to clear, the City will
clear it if they don't. $130
administrative fee and cost of
clearing- typically $30- 850
Davenport 10 hours Both (Staff None. Residents None. ? They hire private contractor.
regularly receive a letter at the Property assessed.
inspect 2-3 beginning of winter
block area season indicating the
around ordinance and that
schools) they will be assessed
for clearing with no
notification.
Des Moines 48 hours Complaints Business or residence: 24 hours Fine of ~30 for 1st and ~75 They take pictures and fine -
Door hangar. Vacant for subsequent. they do not clear unless it's
buildings and lots deemed extremely
receive the fine hazardous.
immediately.
Iowa City 24 hours Complaints Property is tagged and 24-48 hours ~25 admin fee + cost of the Contracted service. Owner
letter sent to property contractor. billed. If not paid, property
owner. assessed.
City of Iowa CityiP9
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 11, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Pending Development Issues
1. An application from Arlington L.C. to annex 69.37 acres and rezone 52.18 acres
from County A-Rural to Medium Density Residential (RS-8) and 17.19 acres from
County A-Rural to Interim Development Residential (ID-RS). This property is located
south of Lower West Branch Road and west of Taft Avenue north of Windsor
Ridge.
2. An application from Southgate Development for a rezoning from Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (SAO-1) and a
preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge Parts 8-10, a 35.15 acre, 23-1ot residential
subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 12, 2000
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: Tentative Joint Meeting Agendas
Council has two joint meetings scheduled the last week of April. Following is a list of
tentative agenda items. The final agendas will be prepared and distributed in next week' s
information packet.
Tentative Affenda Items
April 25 Joint Meeting with Iowa City School Board
1. Zoning applicability to School Districts
2. Tennis lights
3. DARE program
4. Alcohol issues
5. Highway 6 Pedestrian Overpass
Tentative Agenda Items
April 26 Joint Meeting with County; North Liberty; Coralville; School Bd.
1. Regional Water System (Noah Liberty)
2. Mobile Home Tax (Iowa City)
3. Alcohol issues (Iowa City)
4. DARE program (Iowa City)
5. Boundaries (School Bd.)
Please let me know of any changes, additions, or deletions to these agendas no later than
Wednesday, April 19.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 13, 2000
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 6, 2000 - 7 p.m. in Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Herting, O'Malley, Holecek,
Mansfield, Schoon, Fosse
Tapes: 00-32 Side 2, 00-34 Both Sides, 00-35 Side 1.
A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING & ZONING
(Agenda Item #6d & 6c) Planning and Zoning members Lea Supple, Dick Gibson, Ben Chiat,
Ann Bovbjerg, Marilyn Schintler, and Dean Shannon present.
D. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-
1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) FOR 2.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE WEST END OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR DRIVE. (Mercy Hospital/REZ99-0015)
Individual P&Z and Council Members expressed their views. Asst. City Atty. Holecek present
for discussion.
C. AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING
AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. (Louis Condos/REZ99-0016)
The Mayor noted the two options previously presented for addressing the request, adding a
third option to allow access to Foster Road until traffic counts reach the collector street
category or when 250 occupancy permits are issued for the area west of the driveway.
Individual P&Z and Council Members expressed their views.
PLANNING & ZONING
PCD Director Franklin presented the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), FOR
0.82 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BENTON COURT,
NORTH OF BENTON STREET. (REZ00-0001)
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 21 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING SIGNS IN SOME
COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Council Work Session
March 6, 2000
Page 2
C. AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLY (OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING
AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. (Louis Condo's/REZ99-0016)
(Items C and D were discussed earlier during the joint meeting with P&Z.) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, Council directed staff to change the wording on the conditional
zoning agreement (item #3) to clarify language by removing the reference to the west area
of the Peninsula and inserting "west of Mr. Louis' driveway,"
D. 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 AVENUE. (Mercy Hospital/REZ99-0015)
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
(Items C and D were discussed earlier during the joint meeting with P&Z.)
E. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(OSA-5) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THREE FOUR-UNIT BUILDINGS ON A 2.72 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH
OF ROHRET ROAD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218. (Duck Creek/REZ99-0012) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
F. 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.
PCD Director noted the correction in the first sentence of the March 1 memo from Associate
Planner Rockwell, the reference to Page 11 should read "Sycamore L to the east".
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item. No. 16. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S PROPOSED 5 YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN.) In response to Council
Member Kanner, the City Manager stated he would have staff available to answer questions
at tomorrow night's hearing.
2. (ITEM NO. 26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STP-U-
3715(615)--70-52.) In response to Kanner, City Engineer Fosse explained the 80% State
and 20% local match funds for the project.
3. (ITEM NO. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
ARCHITECTS, INC .... Near Southside Transportation Center) In response to Vanderhoef,
PCD Asst. Director Davidson stated the public art element is eligible as part of a federal aid
project with the same 80/20 funding.
4. (ITEM NO. 20. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED
ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD
Asst., Director Davidson stated he would follow up on private funds to be donated for the
park.
5. (ITEM NO. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
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March 6, 2000
Page 3
ARCHITECTS, INC .... Near Southside Transportation Center) Council Member Wilburn
indicated he had a number of questions regarding the site selection and would bring them
up at the public hearing. City Attorney Dilkes reported she was in the process of requesting
and proposals for acquisition and relocation services as the process is very time-consuming
and the federal government would reimburse the City 80% of it.
BUDGET (Items #11 & 12)
The City Manager requested Council discuss the operating and the Capital projects separately.
OPERATING:
Economic Development - no change
Increase Parking Fees - no interest
Reduce 3 police officers (by attrition over 3 years) - no interest
Funding for Arts Iowa City - create proposal for Community Events
Funding for Johnson County Crime Grant - No interest; not enough information
Add 3 Firefighters (now) - Maintain plan of hiring 9 new firefighters in three years
Increase the subsidy from the General Fund to Transit - no interest
Recreation fees increase limited to rate of inflation, assume 3% - no interest
Increase funding of public art to $100,000 - Item #13 would be defeated and budget amended
to retain at present level
¼ time Recreation Supervisor - add half time; let Commission determine where
Eliminate the DARE program - retain program; solicit input; schedule with School Board
Reduce ICAD contribution-currently $50,000 (p. 59) - no reduction
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
First Avenue - Mayor Ernie Lehman presented a proposal to delay paving First Avenue until
2003 ($500,000), but to do all other work (waterlines and grading) this budget year to save
costs, noting if accepted a motion to amend the budget would be necessary tomorrow evening.
City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Majority of Council indicated support for the proposal.
Mormon Trek Extension - Council Member Vanderhoef suggested the Highway 1 over to Dane
Road project be included in 2003.
Council Break
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(1P1 of 3/2 packet) Mayor Lehman suggested Council Members Wilburn, Vanderhoef, and
himself serve on the Committee. Council concurred.
IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE
(Item #19) Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she would be leaving the meeting due to a
conflict of interest. Brian Clark and Chris Della Vedova from Brian Clark and Associates
presented information. Majority of Council agreed to proceed.
Council Member Vanderhoef returned.
HIGHWAY 6 EAST PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS
City Manager Atkins asked Council if there was interest to pursue updating the engineering
study done 8-9 years ago outlining a $700,000 project. Council indicated a desire for updated
information.
Council Work Session
March 6, 2000
Page 4
STAFF ACTION: Update with minimal investment and report back to Council for further
direction. (Atkins)
DOG PARK
City Manager Atkins requested Council interest in working on a Dog Park. Majority of Council
agreed the matter be sent to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation.
STAFF ACTION: Memo to Parks & Recreation Commission. (Atkins)
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Council agreed to schedule a joint meeting with the School Board prior to the April meeting with
joint government entities. City Manager will prepare agenda and ask the school board for their
input. Council directed staff to contact North Liberty and offer to host the April meeting to enable
an earlier starting time.
STAFF ACTION: Contact School Supt. for agenda items and North Liberty for location
change. (Atkins/Karr)
JOINT MEETINGS
Council agreed to schedule meetings during work sessions with the PCRB and Parks and
Recreation in April.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule for next work session discussion. (Arkins)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she has gotten a lot of complaints about no right hand
turn lanes at Gilbert Street and Highway 6 and requested this issue be put on a work
session to discuss. Concerns were expressed about project costs and there was no interest
to schedule at this time.
2. Council Member O'Donnell stated he wanted the First Avenue Extension put to rest at the
Formal meeting the next night.
3. Council Member Kanner requested the Senior Center skywalk be scheduled for a future
work session, noting it appeared the project would be getting a low priority from their CDBG
funding request.
4. Council Member Champion requested discussion of the Northside neighborhood concerns
on a CDBG funding request.
5. In response to Mayor Lehman the majority of Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution regarding abstentions.
Meeting adjourned 10:25 p.m.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 13, 2000
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 20, 2000, 7:00 PM, Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Davidson, Grosvenor, Kopping, Neumann,
Fowler
Tapes: 00-35, Side 2; 00-39, both sides.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin reviewed the following Planning and Zoning items:
A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-PRM} FOR .48 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRENTISS AND LINN STREETS.
(McComas/Belle REZ00-0004)
B. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING
AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM MCLEAN STREET SOUTH
FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET. (VAC97-0002)
C. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW MASONRY WALL SIGNS IN THE
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1), HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (1-2), OFFICE RESEARCH PARK
(ORP) AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONES.
D. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF ANIMALS
WITHIN SMALL ANIMAL (CO-1) ZONE.
E. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 18 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-
12) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) FOR PROPERTY
SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET ALONG THE 300-600 BLOCKS OF GOVERNOR
STREET AND A PORTION OF THE 800-900 BLOCKS OF BOWERY STREET. (REZ00-
0007)
(See discussion after Item F.)
Council Work Session
March 20, 2000
Page 2
F. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 18 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-
12) TO NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) FOR PROPERTY
SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET ALONG THE 300-600 BLOCKS OF LUCAS STREET
AND A PORTION OF THE 700-800 BLOCKS OF BOWERY STREET. (REZ00~0007)
Franklin reviewed her March 16 memo relating to Items E and F, noting that the setting of
the public hearings institutes a moratorium on the issuance of building permits in the areas.
P&Z Commission Member Dick Gibson present for discussion.
ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR
Marcus Cook, Parthenon, asked to have his Class C Liquor License added late to the agenda.
City Clerk Karr stated all the paperwork was in order. Council agreed to add the license to the
Consent Calendar.
Mayor Lehman left the meeting due to a conflict of interest on the next item.
G. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO
LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), FOR 0.82 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BENTON COURT, NORTH OF
BENTON STREET ('OAKNOLL). (REZ00-0001)
PCD Director Franklin stated this was the request for an ordinance amendment from
Oaknoll to enable a parking lot to remain. The first step was an ordinance amendment
allowing parking to be in a different zone. The next step is actually rezoning the property.
Arty. Robert Downer, representing the applicant, present for discussion.
Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting.
H. AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING
SIGNS IN SOME COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
I. AMENDING THE SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ('OSA-8) CONDITIONAL ZONING
AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO FOSTER ROAD FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. (Louis Condo's/REZ99-0016) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
J. 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 Hos~ital/REZ99-0015)
K. APPROVING A FINAL 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 AT ITS EASTERN TERMINUS (SUB99-0004)
Franklin indicated the applicant had requested deferral to April 4.
AGENDA ITEMS
(ITEM #16. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
PROPOSED 5-YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN.) In response to Council Member Wilburn,
Council Work Session
March 20, 2000
Page 3
Housing Authority Director Grosvenor outlined the HUD notification process. Wilburn suggested
that an e-mail or phone call to interested groups could be implemented next time.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Public Art Advisory Committee - Stephen Perkins
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT
(Item #8) PCD Director Franklin presented the committee's recommendation of the Terry
Stamper team for this project. Council agreed to proceed.
SENIOR CENTER/TOWER PLACE ACCESS
City Manager explained he has had an informal requests to put a door in from the Tower Place
parking ramp, or from Ecumenical Towers, or the Senior Center. The Commission has stated a
policy recommendation for a skywalk. City Atty. Dilkes distributed a letter from Arty. Mark
Hammer regarding contact from a Council Member and HUD agreed upon issues. Parking &
Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Council decided they were not interested in
pursuing another entrance or doorway to or from the ramp.
RECYCLING CHANGES
City Mgr. Atkins, Solid Waste Planning Coordinator Neumann, and Asst. Slid Waste Supt.
Walls distributed information and explained the new recycling changes occurring April 3 with the
addition of magazines, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, newspapers; continue to pick up #1
and #2 plastic and metal cans; and the elimination of glass collection at the curb. A picture of
the new curbside recycling trucks and features were discussed.
ABSTENTION POLICY
(Item #20) City Attorney Dilkes answered questions.
CITY INCOME TAX
Majority of Council Members were not interested in lobbying the State Legislature to enable
Cities to pass a local option sales tax.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Wilburn raised concerns regarding a letter indicating a meeting with
Council, the northside neighborhood and Successful Living representatives; and he was not
notified about it and is not able to attend. After discussion, Council agreed that no Council
Member would attend the meeting, a letter would be drafted and mailed to the Northside
Neighborhood Association stating the Council Members would not be attending, and
outlining the public hearing procedure as a more appropriate method of giving input with
Council. Staff will draft a letter for the Mayor's signature and have it read at the meeting.
2. Council Member Pfab requested that the snow removal ordinance be scheduled for an
upcoming work session. Staff will contact other towns and provide information to Council on
this issue.
3. Council Member Champion asked that Council discuss scheduling a goal setting session
soon. The Council decided they would place the item on the agenda for their next meeting.
Council Work Session
March 20, 2000
Page 4
4. Mayor Lehman suggested holding Council Members to the same time limit of five minutes
that the public is asked to adhere too. Majority of Council agreed.
5. Mayor Lehman reminded Members of the Elected Officials Booth at the Business Fair this
weekend at Hawkeye Carver Arena. The City Mgr. stated Council Members could stop by
any of the five City booths as well. Council agreed to bring their calendars and discuss
scheduling hours for Elected Officials Booth at tomorrow's meeting.
6. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the letter from Marsha Hucke on the Consent Calendar
and the confusion of people thinking that the Washington Street bus stop will no longer be
there once the new Transit Center is built. The City Mgr. will send a letter stating the City
transit bus offices would remain at the Washington Street interchange.
7. Council Member Vanderhoef reported people are concerned about the number of trucks on
First Avenue and wondering if there could be any signs put out on Rochester near Scott
Boulevard so that trucks will go down Scott Boulevard. The City Manager will follow-up on
signage, and asked citizens to report the trucking companies to his office for follow-up also.
8. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Mgr. Arkins reported he had forwarded a
request for a recommendation of the dog park issue to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
9. In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Mgr. explained that the burning
reported under the bridge at 500 S. Gilbert was a cooking fire and did not violate the
burning ordinance. A staff meeting on the complaint is planned.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM
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April 6, 2000
Ms. Gloria Jacobson, Mayor
City of University Heights
1004 r4elrose Avenue
Iowa City IA 52246
Re: Fiscal Year 2001 contract between the City of University Heights and the City of
]:owa City for transit service
Dear Mayor Jacobson:
The City of Iowa City proposes continuing the annual contract for transit service to the
City of University Heights for Fiscal Year [FY] 200:[ starting July :[, 2000. The proposed
annual cost is $28,892 [current $28,050] $2,407.62 per month [current $2,337.50] and
3% more than the current contract. I would recommend that we incorporate an
extension agreement within the new 28E for FY2002.
If this is acceptable, please let me know at your earliest convenience and I will have the
3ohnson County Council of Governments draft the necessary contract documents. If
you have any questions about the ]:owa City Transit budget, feel free to contact me at
356-5053. If you have any questions about the operation of Iowa City Transit, feel free
to contact Joe Fowler at 356-5156 or Ron Logsden at 356.5154. Thank you for your
consideration of this matter.
, ely. ~"
nO~'alley
Finance Director ..-
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cc: Jeff Davidson, JCCOG
Joe Fowler, Director, Parking And Transit
Ron Logsden, Manager, Iowa City Transit
City Council
City Manager
Steve Ballard, City Attomey, City of University Heights
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICALS, LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
AND REGIONAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
MEETING FEBRUARY 24,2000
CEO Board Members in Attendance: Lumir Dostal, Henry Herwig, Dee Vanderhoef, James
Houser, Leo Cook, Lu Barron, Lyle Hanson.
CEO Board Members Absent: Dale Todd, Bob Stout, Ed Sass, Sally Stutsman, Lee Clancey, Jon
Bell, Victor Klopfenstein.
LEO Board Members in Attendance: Lu Barron, Leo Cook, Lumir Dostal, Henry Herwig, James
Houser, Lyle Hanson, Dee Vanderhoef.
LEO Board Members Absent: Lee Clancey, Sally Strutsman, Jon Bell, Ed Sass, Bob Stout, Dale
Todd, John Tibben.
RWIB Board Members in Attendance: Lu Barron, Kenneth Cable, Sandy Koppen, Marueen Bowie,
Stanley Cooper, Robert French, Beryl O'Connor, Doug Peters, Dee Vanderhoef, Joe Pacha,
Cathleen Real.
RWIB Board Members Absent: Valerie DeRycke, Bob Marsh, Mark Grenko.
RWIB Ex-Officio Member in Attendance: A1 Flieder, Steve Rackis, Marilyn Mclnroy, Marty
Kelly, Dee Baird, Harold Yeoman.
RWIB Ex-Officio Members Absent: Joe Drahozel, Elizabeth Selk, Douglas Elliott.
Staff in Attendance: Mark Moore.
Guests in Attendance; Joe Nassif, Larry Harmon, Robert Ballantyne, John Henik, Bonnie Pisarik,
Ruth Camahan.
The joint meeting of the Chief Elected Officials, Local Elected Officials, and Regional Workforce
Investment Board was called to order at 10:05 am by CEO Chairperson Lumir Dostal and RWIB
Chairperson Stan Cooper in the Board of Supervisor Meeting Room, Linn County Administration
Building, 930 First St. S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA.
All members and guests introduced themselves.
Chairperson Lumir Dostat thanked everyone for coming.
Chairperson Dostal asked for Approval of CEO Agenda. M/S/C Leo Cook, Lyle Hanson.
Chairperson Cooper asked for Approval of RWIB Agenda. M/S/C Joe Pacha, Cathleen Real.
Chairperson Dostal asked for Approval of CEO Minutes. M/S/C Henry Herwig, James Houser.
Chairperson Dostai asked for Approval of LEO Minutes. M/S/C Leo Cook, Henry Herwig.
Chairperson Cooper asked for Approval of RWIB Minutes. There was one correction to the RWIB
Minutes. Marilyn Mclnroy's name was omitted from the Ex-Officio Members as being absent.
M/S/C Cathleen Real, Joe Pacha that the RWIB Minutes be approved with the correction as noted.
Review and discussion of the Draft Regional Plan (CEO and RWIB) followed. The plan was done
by Steve Rackis, Bob Ballantyne, and Larry Harmon. The plan relies on the collaboration of many
groups. Steve Rackis said they are proposing to use the Baldridge criteria for planning. The
Baldridge process is also being used by the State and Kirkwood Community College.
Steve pointed out that Page 4 of the Plan identifies the Executive Summary, Page 13 shows the
locations for the One-Stop partners Workforce Development Service Delivery System, Page 14
identifies the Resource Centers and page 15 refers to the Flowchart which is the handout entitled
"Dueling Triangles".
Bob Ballantyne discussed Adult Services and Youth Services. He indicated that RFPs are currently
being sought for providing Youth Services. Bob said their goal for both programs is to make it as
easy as possible for their customers to use and the federal requirements have been incorporated into
their plan.
Larry Harmon talked about the Displaced Workers. He said there are many activities to choose
from and they normally use a "needs test" to determine what their customer needs. Some of the
activities offered are Skills Training, Support Services, One Time Emergency Financial Assistance,
Child Care, Transportation, etc.
Mark Moore said there are Federal Performance standards that have to be met. The numbers will be
determined by these Boards. Both Mr. Dostal and Mr. Cooper indicated they wanted our goal to be
higher than the minimums required. Sandy Koppen asked if there some benchmarks available to
use. Mark Moore indicated he will provide some guidelines.
Steve Rackis referred to page 23 of the Regional Customer Service Plan, Section 5 - CEO/RWIB
Oversight, Performance Standards, and Continuous Quality Improvement which he stated was
pretty much taken from the state level plan. Steve also referred to page 29 of the plan which states
Service Coordination with One-Stop Partners. The mandatory agencies include Iowa Workforce
Development, Kirkwood Community College, Division of Rehabilitation and Vocational services,
Green Thumb, Job Corps, and PROTEUS. The present voluntary agencies interested in becoming
partners are: The Commission for the Blind; Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
(HACAP); United Way, Four Oaks; Goodwill; and Department of Human Services. Kirkwood
Community College and Iowa Workforce Development will be the One-Stop Operator. The
mandatory parmers must sign a memorandum of understanding.
The final plan is due to Mark Moore on April 1, 2000, and due at the Federal level by April 7th.
August 15, 2000, is the deadline for the "Plan for Development of System Services for FY 01 -
Core, Intensive & Business.
Steve mentioned that the Memorandum of Understanding is currently in progress and the Public
Notice Meeting publication had been done.
Joe Nassif discussed his request for additional funding for SWDF In-School Program. This should
carry the program through the month of May and he is requesting an additional amount of $4,535.
The reason for needing these additional funds is because staff fringe benefits went up which they
had not planned on. The purpose ofthls program is to keep the students in school. These students
work at various job sites such as schools and other non profit organizations. They do need to meet
certain criteria to be eligible for the SWDF Program such as low income, resident in a group home,
be on FIP, a special education student, etc. Chairperson Dostal asked if there was a motion from the
CEO Board to endorse Mr. Nassif's request for the additional $4,535. M/S Dee Vanderhoef, Henry
Herwig. Motion carried with exception of one nay vote cast by Leo Cook. Chairperson Dostat
asked for a motion of Mr. Nassif's request for the additional $4,535 from the LEO Board. M/S Lyle
Hanson, Lu Barron. Motion carried with the exception of one nay vote by Leo Cook. Chairperson
Cooper asked for a motion of Mr. Nassif's request for the additional $4,535. M/S/C Beryl
O'Connor, Doug Peters.
Discussion regarding issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for SWDF Summer Program followed.
Steve Rackis asked for permission to issue RFPs. Mark Moore indicated there was $117,000
available for this program. Bob Ballantyne said that last year 75 families and 100-115 youth were
served. Stan Cooper expressed concern as to whether these funds could be taken away. Mark
Moore felt that we should assume the funds won't be taken away. Chairperson Dostal asked if there
was a motion from the CEO Board to issue RFPs for Summer Program - M/S/C Lyle, Hanson,
Henry Herwig. Chairperson Dostal then asked if there was a motion from the LEO Board -- M/S/C
Dee Vanderhoef, Leo Cook. Chairperson Cooper asked if there was a motion from the RWIB
Board to issue the RFPs for Summer Program - M/S/C Sandy Koppen, Lu Barron.
Report on Youth Services Committee RFP (RWIB). Joe Pacha reported that they had held their
first meeting. He indicated that proposals were due to the Committee by 03-07-00. The Committee
will then review all proposals received and narrow the field to either three or four potential
providers. These three or four will be asked to give presentations to the Committee on 03-15-00.
Status on Youth Council. Chairperson Cooper reported that he had selected the following
individuals to serve on the Youth Council: Mary Lou Erlacher, Workplace Learning Connections;
Dave Bunting, Executive Director, Secondary ProgramS, Kirkwood; and A1 Flieder,School-To-
Work Coordinator, Grant Wood AEA. Mr. Cooper indicated there were many well qualified
nominations submitted. All individuals who applied may participate as Ex-Officio Members.
Mark Moore mentioned that the Ex-Officio members of the RWIB were not represented by either
Older Worker or Persons with Disabilities. Nominations need to be made by the groups that serve
these two segments of the population.
Steve Rackis made a suggestion that the Executive Committee and Ex~Officio RWIB members
meet and go over why Ex-Officio members are non voting members. Chairperson Cooper asked
Steve to handle the arrangements for such a meeting.
Chairperson Dostal mentioned that he, Bob Ballantyne, Stan Cooper, Steve Rackis, and sometimes
others all meet at Tommy' s Restaurant on Fridays at 7:00 am to have informal discussions. No
actual business is conducted but discussions are good. He invited other members to join them if
they wished.
The next meeting of the CEO and RWIB Boards will be held March 30, 2000, 10:00 a.m. at the
Linn County Administration Building, 930 First St. S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA.
Meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Judy Landt.
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Chairperson, LEO and CEO Chairperson, RWIB
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B,
I'
Irving B. Weber Day
Saturday, August 12, 2000
Iowa City, Iowa
April 7, 2000
Mr. Chades Wanninger, President and Publisher
Iowa City Press-Citizen
1725 N. Dodge St.
P.O. Box 2480
iowa City, IA 52244-2480
Mr. Wanninger:
As co-chairs of the Irving B. Weber Planning Day Committee, we have received a copy of the
letter which you sent to Mayor Lehman dated March 29, 2000. We also have read the Michael
Beck editorial in the Press-Citizen of Apdl 1, 2000.
We regret that if there were questions about the Request' for Proposal, that they could have
been dealt with by directly contacting us first, rather than immediately resorting to contact with
the Mayor and the City Council. We were also disappointed to see these misperceptions
perpetuated in the Michael Beck editorial in the paper, again without communication with us.
This "politicizing" of the memory of a beloved Iowa Citian was shocking to us, and one which we
will do anything to never see repeated.
It is the consensus of the members of the Irving B. Weber Day committee that we will pursue no
further efforts this year to secure a partnership with the Press-Citizen or any other media
sponsor. This situation has taught us as fledgling event planners the advantages of "paddling
our own canoe" and will force us to seek alternative, perhaps even more effective, promotion
techniques than the usual newspaper advedising which we have used in the past. We thank
you for forcing us to look at more creative, hands-on promotion of this event. We may do limited
paid advertising with local media, but will focus most of our promotional activities in other
venues.
The last thing we want is to have the memory of a wonderful man, Irving B. Weber, tamished by
corporate infighting. We do not admit to any unethical transgression in our active seeking of a
promotional sponsor, and we do take strongest offense to the charge that we were soliciting
"kickbacks". All our efforts have been directed to one goal - to preserve and bdng the memory
of Irving B. Weber alive to present and future Iowa Citians. We will continue to seek and
gratefully accept gifts from businesses and individuals who feel as we do about Irving B~
Weber's memory, and the importance of keeping it alive. We see nothing "unethical" about this,
as we would otherwise be unable to hold the day's events. The costs of Weber Day activities
are purposely kept very low so price is not a barder to anyone. We must seek donations to keep
the day alive.
The Committee thanks you for the support the Iowa City Press-Citizen has shown to Irving B.
Weber Day in the past. We are confident that the popularity of this event will thrive in the future,
and that the news value of this day does not need to be mandated, but instead is inherently
important in both the past, present and the future of Iowa City,
Sincerely,
L k Barbara Coffey, Co-Chair
Irving B. Weber Day Planning Committee Irving B, Weber Day Planning Committee
cc: Mayor Ernie Lehman & City Council Members
City Manager
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806 Clark Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
April 2, 2000
Captains Pat Harney and Tom Widmer
Iowa City Police Department
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Captains Harney and Widmer,
I am writing to comment on the presence of Officers Tack and Erik
Lippold at the March 1st meeting of the Longfellow Neighborhood
Association. Officer Tack stayed for a short time, while Officer Lippold
remained for the entire meeting.
Both officers were friendly, approachable, and concerned about
neighborhood issues. I noticed that Officer Lippold asked questions at the
meeting and referred to "my neighborhood", obviously an area for which he
felt responsible and would do/was doing his very best.
I am a graduate of the first Citizen's Police Academy, so I have
overcome much of my personal ambivalence toward the Iowa City police.
However, the majority of Iowa Citians have not had this experience.
Interacting with law enforcement officers at neighborhood meetings
gives the average citizen an opportunity to perceive the officer as a
person and to ask questions within a familiar setting.
Thank you for making this possible, and kudos to the officers for the
way they conducted themselves.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alfrieta Parks Monagan
City
April 11,2000
Dear Northside Residents:
I need to apologize for the delay in getting this information to you. The sources
of this information were numerous and took more time than I anticipated. The
following is a summary of the questions/comments/concerns that were expressed
at the meeting on March 23rd and information that I have been able to collect
regarding each:
Crime in the Northside
Attached are crime statistics collected from the Police Department for the period
December 8 through April 8. This data is summarized at the end of the report as
comparing the number of Northside complaints to the number of complaints from
the entire City.
Limitations regarding the use of 214 Church Street
In two separate allocations in 1983, Hillcrest Family Service received at total of
$93,500 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the
acquisition and rehabilitation of a structure to care for mentally ill adult males and
females. The original amount of $73,500 was approved without a specific
location determined for the facility. Once the property at 214 Church Street was
acquired, another $20,000 was allocated for the rehabilitation of the property. All
of these funds were allocated in the form of a forgivable grant that depreciated
over a I O-year period starting in 1983. Hillcrest Family Services was required to
continue to maintain an ongoing program of services for mentally ill adult males
and females until December 31, 1993. Any agreements and promissory notes
associated with the CDBG funds state that no repayments or obligations exist
after December 31, 1993. There was no limitation on continuation of the use
after the December date.
There is no other documentation available that details any restrictions on the
continued use of the property at 214 Church Street as an institutional use.
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
Institutional Type Uses in Iowa City of Iowa City
The map included in this packet details the location and the number of clients
that might be served in the housing unit. The specific names of the agencies are
not included on the map. This map only includes facilities that provide some type
of supervised living arrangement for its residents. It does not include locations of
housing units that receive rental subsidies.
Emergency Housing Program (EHP)
A number of comments and questions were expressed at the meeting on March
23. In speaking with Christina Canganelli, the director of EHP, she felt it would
be very productive to meet with anyone in the neighborhood that was interested
in doing so. The meeting will likely be set up for the first part of May. All
individuals that received this mailing will be invited as well as neighbors
proximate to facility on North Gilbert.
If there are any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact
me at 356-5237 and I will do my best to respond to them or forward them to
someone who can.
Sincerely
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
NORTHSIDE CALLS
(DECEMBER 8, 1999 - APRIL ~0, 2000)
Total Total %
Northside Citywide Northside
COMPLAINT cau. c.u.
Child Neglect 1 4 25%
Unknown Injury Accident 2 12 17%
Improper / Illegal Parking / Abandoned Vehicl~ 312 2178 14%
Prowler 3 21 14%
Suspicious Package / Explosive 1 7 14%
Vagrant 9 66 14%
Car Alarm 1 8 13%
Disturbance / Loud Party 104 850 12%
Animal Bite 1 9 11%
Personal Injury Accident 6 56 11%
Harassment / Obscene Phone Calls 13 125 10%
Trespass / Invade Privacy 12 116 10%
Missing Person - Adult 1 10 10%
Obstruct Court / Perjury / Parole 1 10 10%
Missing Person - Juvenile 4 41 10%
Threats / Extortion 4 44 9%
Found Property 8 89 9%
Assault 6 70 9%
Property Damage Accident 56 668 8%
Civil Dispute 4 49 8%
Suspicious Activity / Person / Vehicle 31 380 8%
Burglary 12 162 7%
Vehicle Thefts 2 27 7%
Weapon Offense 1 14 7%
Domestic Fight / Family Problem 5 73 7%
Welfare Check 12 176 7%
Unknown Problem 5 74 7%
School Bus Violation 2 30 7%
911 Hangup 10 152 7%
Criminal Mischief 23 352 7%
Intoxicated Person 8 127 6%
Public Assist / Deliver Message 40 685 6%
Business / House Alarm 25 480 5%
Fight in Progress 9 184 5%
Assist Other Agency 8 166 5%
Vehicle Unlock 16 348 5%
Mental Subject 1 22 5%
Theft 15 348 4%
Lost Property 2 47 4%
Narcotics / Drugs 2 48 4%
Hit and Run Accident with Property Damage 5 121 4%
Road Hazard / Sign / Signal 4 99 4%
Attempt to Locate 4 100 4%
Traffic Control 1 25 4%
Juvenile Complaint 6 157 4%
Animal Complaint / Stray / Nuisance 10 274 4%
Serve Warrant / Civil Paper 12 358 3%
Motorist Assist / Car in Ditch 15 473 3%
Intoxicated Driver / Operating While Intoxicate 1 33 3%
Relay 2 70 3%
Fireworks 1 39 3%
Escort 2 85 2%
Reckless Driver 2 96 2%
Radar 1 96 1%
Traffic Stops 21 5734 0%
Out with Subject 1 601 0%
TOTAL 866 16689 5%
NOTE*
The population of the Northside is estimated to be 2940
or about 5% of the City' s population
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STORMWATER
EPA ina:izes regs
Thousands of local
governments must
formalize plans for
meeting permitting
requirements.
,. ~-..' By Elizabeth Treadway,
· "':LT, ,.~(,~Andrew Reese
."::.l'-;~and Douglas Noel
~'~~' v ast December, 10 years after it
finalized Phase I of the National
~--~Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) program, EPA pub-
lished the Phase II requirements, tar-
geting operators of small municipal
separate stormwater systems (MS4s).
Encompassing permitting, stormwater
management planning, and imple-
~.~ : 'g.~ menration of best management prac-
tices, Phase 11 will affect more than
5,000 local governments serving pop-
. ,... ~., .., :~ ulations less than 100,000.
WHO DOES IT AFFECT?
' "' ". - ' '~ ""~' "~ ~ .- mandates that EPA develop rules to
~-. ~ .. '~..~ v- :. ~-'~ control water pollution caused by
~ '¢ .~.-q?~ .. .. ,-' ...... stormwater discharges at medium and
g '~' , ' ' ': : ' k x-:- large MS4s (i.e., those systems serving
Phase II compliance will require
~ ~. mappin0 of ou~alls and inspections to
~ - '. ~ detect pollution in stormwater.
44 March 2000 AMERICAN CITY &COUNTY
p~q~ularillns tlf 100,000 or more) and dram inlet prt~rcctitm to pulelie cduca- sity is greater than 1,000 persons per
tt~r I1 cillcgt~rich {~t indusl ria[ iict~vity, tlolq programs :rod ]t~cal stt~rn~arer sqt~arc mile) are auttm~arically subject
inciudin~ c~nstrt~crit~n th;~t disrurl~s 5 ~rdinanccs. t~ the Phase I1 pr~gram, unless they
acres <~r m~re t~f land. Rather than set- Specifically, ~hc Phase 11 prt~gram arc already participating in
tin~ ntm~crical limits, the regulations requires NPDES permits t~r regulated In addilion to small cities, those
have established "N4axinltun Extent small MS4s and ct>nstructk3n disfurl> include military bases, large hospitals,
Practicable" as the standard fi~r inca- ing 1 to 5 acres of land. h also revises prisons, univcrsitfes and sewer
buring pertnit performance. the Phase I requirements, providing districts.
Like Phase I, the latest require- c,mditional exemption tt~ industri~d Additionally, EPA has established
menIs tar~c~ MS4s and construct i{~n. C~c ilities. (If ~ plant mcet~ "no cxp<~- guidelines tZ~r designating other Phase
B,,th phases ~lls~ share a ~cu~ on best st~rc" criteria ~ that is, if stormwater 1I participants. For example, m juris-
managclllent practices, and EPA is is not exposed to industrial prt~cesses dietions with popt~latit~ns greater than
Icax'in~ it to the cities to dclcrlllillc t~r materials at the site ~ the ~cility 10,000 and densities of 1,000 people
what th~sc are. That means that, (llq a operator can sutm~it written ccrtifica- per square mile, the NPDES permit-
c~the-by-case basiS, the cities can tit~lq ~fthat ~ct m lieu t~fapplyil]g f~r tinR a~cncy has the autht~rity
cht~ost. their <~wn nlethods fi~r rcduc- a permit.) review systems and determine whether
ing st~rmxvatcr runt~ff and c{m~plying Operators of MS4~ located in compliance is required. Furthermore,
with permit requirements. Accordin~ urbanized areas (according to the U.S. any individual can petitjim the per-
tt~ EPA, the {,ptions arc extensive ~ Census Bureath areas where the popu- mittin~ agency tt~ evaluate a small
ranging from filter fences and storm lation is greater than 50,000, and den- MS4.
STORM~VATER
Water quality,flooding propel diversion project
As a resort communiW that relies on tourism for its chums up, so does the algae," Winklet eXplaim. "~e
economic vitaliW, Lake Geneva, Wis., w~:facinga algae ~oaB over to the beach, ~d it accumulat~ on the
problem. An unde~g storm sewer was contributing to shore, where we hve to rake it on a daily basis? '
~equent street flooding in the city's central business In 1997, Lake Geneva took action. With ~e help of
district and historic neighborhoods. Additionally, El~om, Wis.-b~ed Oispell-Snyder, the 'ci~ ~naliZed a
discharge ~om an outfall at Libra~ Park w~ compromis- two-phase plan to remove pollutants from ~e smmwa-
ing the beauty of the nearby municipal beach and the ter and m divert flow tom the lake. ~e city estimates
quality of the lake that had made the community ~at, together, the measures will reduce ouffall disch~ge
famous. to the lake by as much ~ 74 percent.
An hour's drive ~om both Chicago and Milwaukee, ~e first phase of tM project, ~n last Novemir,
Lake Geneva developed in the 18~s as a summer retreat involves construction of a wet-bottom pond and an
for the weal~y. TMay, it remains a popular destination e~anced dry basin that will remove pollutanB in
for thousands of people seeking a weekend getaway. "Our different sub-basins of the Lake Geneva watershed. ~e
permanent population is about 6,700, but our weekend facilities will hold water long enough for conmmin~ts
population probably blossoms to 20,000 or 30,~0," says and sedimenu to settle, and they will help manage peak
D~iel Winkler, director of public wor~ and utilities for flows that c~ lead to fioMing.
the city. "Lake Geneva is a place for having dinner and In ph~e 2, the ciW will cons~ct a 5,4~-foot
shopping. There's a lot of boating, and we have boat sewer to divert flow from Geneva Lake to the less-
tours and the beach, which are very popular." sensitive Bite River. Running Nailel m ~e lake, ~e
As development has grown around Geneva Lake, so new line will intercept runoff from the problematic
has concern for water quality. The Geneva Lake Envi- undersized sewer, protecting the lake's water quality and
ronmentat Agency (GLEA), which operates ~ a shared controlling flooding.
unit of Lake Geneva and the towns and villages of Linn, While phase 1 of Lake Geneva's Stormwater Manag-
Walworth, Fontana and Williams Bay, began noticing ment Plan is essentially complete, phase 2 is still in the
changes in the mid- 1 970s. "We noticed high levels of planning stages. The ciW has paid for planning services
bacteria, sediment md phosphorous at the Libra~ Park and construction of the detention ponds using state
ouffall a~er a manh noahwest of the ouffall w~ fillM in environmental gts. ~e remaining improvemenB will
for an apartment development," says Ted Peters, director be ~nded with revenue from Lake Geneva's downto~
for GLEA. "In subsequent years, we noticed that, after tax increment financing district.
certain storm events, there was m increase in the bacte- ~e city has budgeted for construction of phase 2 ~is
ria levels in water samples t~en at the beach." year. When completed, the project will bring the total
~e discharge had an aesthetic impact as well. "Gene- cost of Lake Geneva's improvements to an estimated
va Lake is heavily used by boaters, and, as the water $1.8 million.
46 March 2000 AMFI{Ic.':\N C:lI ~ & Ct~t'Xl ~
C)perators of construction sites that
The Phase II calendar
hated automatically as Phase II partic-
ipants. Also, operators of construction
. '~[ ~' ',~r:practices ~r regulated small receive the designation if the NPDES
permitting agency determines that the
~ site could produce a significant level
: ~ ~e~idance on.the develop- of pollution or contribute to violation
" ~ht~:~matl MS4s. of a water quality standard.
.. ,. :. , . . .. ~ '~:~; :~- ~ 2:~--- , _-:.
. ""'/~~:~~ To comply with Phase II permitting
~ requirements, operators of small MS4s
· must develop stormwater management
programs that reduce stormwater dis-
::- ~ charge to the maximum extent practi-
~ : ~:: cable. (Proposed management strate-
: ; gies are incorporated into each per-
~ mit. Carrying out the conditions of
the permit is, therefore, recognized as
: reducing stormwater pollutants to the
~ maximum extent practicable.)
~ Over the next three years, the oper-
ators must evaluate their existing sys-
tems and plan to address the following
minimum control measures.
1. Public education and outreach
on stormwater impacts. Phase I1 par-
ticipants must determine how to enlist stormwater pollutant levels. Their lic works departments, as the city is '\
the public in reducing stormwater pol- plans must address: responsible for ordinances, project
h~tion and then educate the public on * legal mandates to control sedi- review. inspections, enforcement and
the impacts of and solutions to mentation and erosion; drainage system maintenance.
stormwater pollution. * implementation of best manage- 6. Pollution prevention/good
2. Public involvement and partici- ment practices on site; housekeeping for municipal opera-
pation. During development of their * waste management; tions. Phase II participants must
overall management plans, cities must · site plan review; develop internal programs to train
adhere to state and local public notice * site inspection and enforcement employees and to establish practices
requirements. EPA recommends that of mandates; and that will prevent or reduce pollutant
the public be included in the planning · methods for gaining public input runoff from municipal operations.
phase and that programs he provided on site problems. Specifically, the requirement targcts
t,~ allow for direct participation in 5. Post-construction stormwater employees involved in parks and open
pollution preventi<m activities. management in new development space maintenance, fleet and building
3. Illicit discharge detection and and redevelopment. The Phase 11 pro,- maintenance, new construction and
removal. Participants must develop grain requires the use of local ordi- land disturbances, and stormwater
and enforce a program to detect and nances and permits to establish sewer system maintenance.
eliminate illegal connections to storm authority for controls on new develop- EPA emphasizes that cities are not
sewer systems. They must develop ment, redevelopment and long-term prohibited from using existing pro-
maps identifying major outfalls, along maintenance. Additionally, operators grams to satisfy the control measures.
with the names and locations of of MS4s must set guidelines, ensuring Additionally, the Stormwater Man-
receiving waters, and they must incor- that developers maintain best man- agement Plan must describe the best
porate education elements for public agement practices and control runoff management practices and establish
employees, the general public and after construction is completed. The measurable and reportable goals.
businesses. post-construction control tneasure has Results must be reported to the per-
4- Construction site stormwater enormous implications for cities; even mitting agency annually during the
runoff control. Operators of Phase II if the local government does not own first permit period (typically five
construction sites tnust develop and or operate the site, the measure will
enforce programs that control require input from planning and pub-
Frown p. 49 pie, NPDES permitting agencies must * a Notice of Intent to comply with
establish criteria for communities out- the conditions of the general permit;
years), and participants must maintain side urbanized areas, and they must · a Stormwater Management Plan
three years of records that document decide whether to use individual or identifying the goals of the city's
compliance activities, completion of general permits. program;
goals and other information required EPA is encouraging the use of gen- · a description of best management
by the permitting agency. eral permits to streamline the permit- practices that will ge employed; and
ring process. (The agency is develop- * a timeline for implementation.
PERMIT APPLICATION ing a model permit and a menu of best Operators of MS4s and construc-
Ahhough cities have until March management practices as part of a lion sites must complete Phase I1
10, 2003, to obtain Phase I1 permits, toolbox for Phase II communities; see implementation before the end
there arc multiple dates that officials www.cpa.gov on the Web.) To apply their first permitting period. Although
will want to track in the meantime. for a general permit, the city would that means that the deadline could be
(See the chart on page 48.) For exam- submit: years away for many cities, officials
can use that period to produce signifi-
cant time and cost savings. For exam-
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V identi~ing the interlocal agreements,
v.. budgetary needs and regulatory
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March 2000 AMERICAN CITY &COUNTY
PARKLAND/TRAIL/STAFF INFORMATION
Joint Meeting
City Council/Parks & Recreation Commission
4/12/00
1985 2000 INCREASE
Parkland (acres) 625 1,322 112%
Trails (miles) 7' 20* 185%
Full time Park Maintenance
Employees 9 11 22%
Seasonal Park Maintenance
Employees (FTE) 2.04 5.31 160%
Total Park Maintenance
Employees (FTE) 11.04 16.31 48%
Parkland Sites 27 50 88%
* Trail figures are estimated; we also estimate another 20 miles of trails to be
constructed within the next five years. On-street bike lanes and a number of 8-foot
sidewalks are not included.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council a~llen
FROM: Dennis Mitchell and Lis hauer
DATE: 'April 14, 2000
RE: Sharpshooting
As you know, Iowa City was the first municipality in the state to request and receive authorization
from the Iowa DNR and Natural Resource Commission for a deer sharpshooting program. Certain
legislative changes were requested in order to make sharpshooting more effective. One year ago,
the State approved the ability to use bait and light.
Last year, the City Council decided to use a private contractor, White Buffalo, Inc. to sharpshoot
deer. City staff explained that a private contractor, unlike federal agents from the USDA, would
not be permitted to use sound suppressors under State law. Staff indicated at that time we would
attempt to work with State legislators to amend State law to permit the use of sound suppressors
pursuant to a State-approved deer management plan. Staff also indicated we would attempt to
change the current state law which requires the approval of all property owners within a 200 yard
radius. In follow-up to our discussions last fall, we contacted legislators regarding these two
changes.
The Deer Management Committee recommended a plan to Council under the assumption that
White Buffalo would be able to use suppressors. Iowa is currently one of only 13 states that do
not allow a federally-registered private individual to possess a suppressed weapon. Suppressors do
not necessarily effect the efficiency of a program, as any level of foreign sound is startling to a
deer, but it does effect the residents who live in the area trying to sleep at 1:00 a.m. A
suppressed weapon sound simply does not travel as far as an unsuppressed weapon, thereby
disrupting fewer residents.
A reduction of the 200-yard shooting restriction was also considered by the legislature. It is very
difficult to carryout an effective sharpshooting program within a metropolitan area with such a
restriction. The City received phone calls from residents, particularly from Manville Heights,
requesting shooting be allowed in their area. Although there are several shooting zones in that
area, particularly along the ravine, the 200 yard regulation made it impractical to assist those
residents.
It is important to remember that sharpshooting is not conducted randomly; rather it is a
methodical, disciplined activity where human safety is always the first priority. Selected shoot sites
are extensively analyzed. One of the benefits of sharpshooting and one of the reasons it is popular
as a kill method in urban/suburban settings is that it can be conducted in very confined locations.
Also, reduction in the 200 yard rule does not preclude residents surrounding a shoot site from
being notified of the activity. Dr. DeNicola of White, Buffalo, Inc., has indicated it is very common
to grant a courtesy notification to property owners within close proximity; approval, however,
would not be required. According to Dr. DeNicola, Minnesota, Indiana, and Maine have no
distance restriction with regard to sharpshooting activity. Our research indicated it not uncommon
for shooting to occur in busy municipal parks without closing them.
It is our understanding these amendments passed the State House by a vote of 85-9 and the State
Senate by a vote of 49-0.
State passage of these amendments does not mandate those seeking State approval of a deer
management plan to use them. The Deer Management Committee will recommend a management
program in the future. If sharpshooting is included in that plan, we can assume they will indicate
whether the City should utilize these amendments. Ultimately, the final decision will rest with the
City Council. Please feel free'to contact us if you have any questions.
Marian Karr
From: Joel Myers
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 11:07 AM
To: *Police
Cc: Mary McChristy; *City Council
Subject: Citizen's Police Academy
Please be advised that the Fourth Citizen's Police Academy will celebrate their graduation with a ceremony and
refreshments on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 P.M. in the Coralville City Council Chambers. All are invited to attend.
Please R.S.V.P. Officer Myers if you plan to attend.
A special invitation is extended to those officers who served as presenters:
Kelsay,Widmer, Gonzalez, Mebus, Campbell, Gist, Hurd, Fjelstad, Leik, Akers
Joel P. Myers
President
Iowa State Police Association
Iowa City Police Dept. Office - 319.356.5291
410 E. Washington St. Fax - 319.356.5449
Iowa City, IA. Pager - 319.358.4652
52240 Mobile - 319.430.4652
joel_myers@iowa-city.org
GazetteI Sun.. A~ril 16.=2OO,,~O O__._~_..D.,._m_~
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D i king s rvey raises ity eyebrows
OWA CiTY -- ~mkers ~ong ~ose surveyed was Be~th, the ~eader '~ nafiona] studies drinks in a two-week period in which C1~ Co~cil w~ consider mat-
BNews last week 19.89 years old. The average age of the of ~cohol abuse on college c~puses, they 8o drinking, on average, 3.59 te~s Hke ~ese as it beg~s
:discussions Monday night on
about cons& E~ ON 246 s~eyed students who qu~ed ident~es hinge ~k~n8 as consum- days, ~e survey says. -whether to restrict people ~de~
quences that Uni- as frequent b~ge ~jnkers was 20.~ ~g at least five ~jnks ~n a row for ~fie ~d's definitions of bjnge ~e age of 21 ~ ~owa Ci~ b~s.
versity of iowa [OWA C[T~ ye~s old. men or four ~inks in a row for worn- and ffeque~t binge ~nk~g ~e ~- Mayor Brnie ~hm~ says
students reported To put these numbers ~to perspec- en during a two-week period. able for people whose bodies c~ h~- ~at t~oughout ~e 40-some
re~ettin~ ~ter tire, Nath~, ~ ~ter~afion~ expe~ ~a~ard's researchers ident~y fie- ~e aicoho1 better ~an others', ~e ye~s he has 1~ved ~ iowa CRy
hinge drinking ~ alcoholism studies ~d a UI Foun- quent hinge ~in~ing as bingeing main concern is what these yo~g he has heard police ~d busi-
probably was star- dation Professor of Psycholo~, . three or more t~es ~ ~inkers do once they've do~ ~e
fling enough for learned ~at seven of 10 people repoR- a two-week period. booze. Says Na~an, "~cohol is not a nesses compla~ about booz~g
students, so
some people. ed ~k~g habits ~at fit into a deft- On average, fie- beni~ ~ug." : ~ese p~blems
But there's +~: : ;'::~; nition of binge or frequent binge : quent binge drinkers As repoRed ~ this newspaper last ~e not new.
more in UI psy- ~mkers when he ~terviewed people attending the UI and week, those consequences are sty- But UI offi-
chologist Peter ~der the leg~ ~king age. whose average age is fling. Three of four frequent binge ; ci~s seem to be
Nathan's studies That is a lot of people. The nation~ ~.~ 20 are qu~ing 35.5 drinkers miss a class, wh~e one-h~ concerned about
of ~ students' Lyle average is ~ percent. ~inks ~ a two-week of them get beh~d ~ their school what excessive
drinking habits Mullet Nathan s~eyed 1,468 students. ; period, Nathan's re- work. ~ree of eve~ five frequent ~king is do-
that will raise ~ GazeRe The~ average age was 20.21 ye~s old, search shows. b~gers ar~e with friends wh~e t~ee . ~g to students,
eyebrow or ~o. Iowa CiW editor the' age of a sophomore ~ college. Peter Nathan Guys binge drink of eve~ four do something they re- ~ he says.
For ex~ple, Interest~gly, ~e average age of the su~ey resu[ts more than women. get, Nathan's studies show. Ernie Lehman A solution on-
Ce average age of 243 non-~i~ers ~ ~e suNey was surprising ' Men who binge con- One-h~'of frequent b~ge ~ers ~Mayor says ly will come
1,225 UI students 21.1 years old, which is why UI o~- sume an average 36.29 drinks in a engage in unplanned sex. ~at statis- ~ problem from a consen-
who drank ~cohol and responded to ci~s say they ~e conceded. Under- two-week period, ~d bunch it into an tic was reposed ~e same day of a re- ~ not new sus ~ong ~e
surveys Nathan did over fo~ years classmen, mst~g freedom away from average of 5.12 days, according the Na- po~ ~at a UI student was ch~ged ~ ci~, UI and businesses, he says.
' was 20.05 ye~s old, one ye~ shy of home for the f~st t~e, appear to be ~'s research. with raping a wom~ who had passed ~ How the City Co~cfl's dis-
~e leg~ ~king age. ~e most prol~c ~kers. Meanwh~e, women who binge
The average age of ~e 1,021 b~ge ~e HaN~d School of Public drink consume an average 16.94 ~ Turn to 35: lye cussion t~s out remains to be
.seen. But ~ese problems go
'beyond whether bars are se~-
~g ~der-aged p~ple.
They de~ wi~ ~e big pict~e
~at ~cludes soci~ attitudes,
~dus~ market~g ~d ~o-
ple's person~ responsib~i~.
, ~ Contact GazeRe Iowa Ci~ Editor Lyle
;*- Muller at (319) 33~3159 or
lylem~iowa,com